[IC] Worlds of Fire

[Dorin Thorha]

"Can I make a suggestion that doesn't involve violence? Or is this the wrong crowd?"

"If they go together I'll take it on myself to get Guy's attention while you deal with the girl. If they go seperate I'll follow Guy and see what I can get out of him."

[RogerBW]

Originally Posted by ErhnamDJ

"I don't think it would matter," Douglas says. "What is she going to do if she finds us trailing her? I'll walk with you. Just the two of us out for a stroll. Shouldn't raise any suspicions. Not if we're out there before them. Won't look like we're following them that way."

"That sounds like a plan." Gabrielle gets up and joins Douglas.

Originally Posted by Talosian

"Can I make a suggestion that doesn't involve violence? Or is this the wrong crowd?"

"I've seen quite enough violence, thank you. I'd rather not be the cause of any more if we can avoid it."

Originally Posted by Talosian

"I... What? Seriously? At least try and TALK to her before you start rewriting her brain!"

"I'd like nothing more than not to have to break out the Sinister Mind Powers."

Originally Posted by Dorin Thorha

"If they go together I'll take it on myself to get Guy's attention while you deal with the girl. If they go seperate I'll follow Guy and see what I can get out of him."

"Works for me."

[KS Pathfinder]

After listening to the others discussion Mark-315 has formulated an idea of his own.

Mark-315<Aloud>: “I get the feeling I’d stick out like a sore thumb to Guy, and Sara would likely be very intimidated and scared if I was to interact with her, so does anyone object if I go with Seann? Serena would likely be a great asset in accessing and manipulating these worlds’ computers at any internet cafe we visit.”

Serena<Aloud, voice emanating from Mark-315’s concealed torso armour >: “Who knows, I might even be able to get us some in-depth info on demons, maybe some decent ID’s for us, and anything else we can think of.”

[Totem]

Originally Posted by RogerBW

"That sounds like a plan." Gabrielle gets up and joins Douglas.

Originally Posted by Talosian

"I... What? Seriously? At least try and TALK to her before you start rewriting her brain!" Seann shakes his head, "Look, just try not to kill anyone. I'm going to go find one of those internet cafes and then take a look at the campus later."

(Seann's going to the nearest internet cafe, and then following the pm I sent you, and also looking up demons while he's at it.)

Originally Posted by KS Pathfinder

After listening to the others discussion Mark-315 has formulated an idea of his own.

Mark-315<Aloud>: “I get the feeling I’d stick out like a sore thumb to Guy, and Sara would likely be very intimidated and scared if I was to interact with her, so does anyone object if I go with Seann? Serena would likely be a great asset in accessing and manipulating these worlds’ computers at any internet cafe we visit.”

Serena<Aloud, voice emanating from Mark-315’s concealed torso armour >: “Who knows, I might even be able to get us some in-depth info on demons, maybe some decent ID’s for us, and anything else we can think of.”

Ben considers for a moment. "Well, it sounds like you all have a plan. Serena, you should be able to get into the local mobile phone network; here's the number for the phone that I'm leaving with your group. Be sure to keep in touch with them.

"I'll be leaving now. Any report about UFO activity in the area... Have nothing to do with me; the Bane has excellent stealth systems." He stands and casts one last look around the table. "Let me know if you need help; that kit you asked for should be delivered within the next few hours, end of the day at the latest." He picks up his bag and heads over to the counter and pays for the meal before leaving, nothing about his stance or attitude suggesting that he is at all interested in the group of students.

[OOC: for reference, it is currently 08:30 locally. Anyone wishing to keep things interesting by deciding that they have jump-lag may feel free.]

[Further information: (this should have been put in earlier, but I'm adding it now; assume it was mentioned earlier). Longhampton follows the country's norm for laws. Most of these are normal enough (freedom of movement, speech, non-discrimination laws, generally CR3). Laws regarding weapons are however closer to CR5; guns and even knives above a certain size or lacking a mundane function are effectively LC1, available legally only to military or special forces. Being found carrying such things is liable to cause serious concern and attention from the police. On the other hand such things are rare enough that people, even police, aren't actively looking for them and a suitable fast-talk/ disguise roll at an appropriate penalty can pass such things as are noticed off as fakes, provided they have not been used too openly.]

[Totem]

Just after Ben leaves some of the other students begin to leave as well.

Sara, still sitting apart from everyone else, begins to make a hesitant move as well; she clearly didn't want to be here, but has visited the Rockfall Cafe in the hope of not appearing to have dropped out of existence or to find some sympathy. Instead she has managed to look even more out of place and attracted only the derision of her fellows.

As Sara leaves, Guy perks up. He hurriedly gets up, says something quickly to the people he has nominally been talking to (which they appear to find quite funny) and followed Sara, catching up with her just inside the door.

Despite Sara's obvious dislike of Guy, she doesn't appear willing to get rid of him, and with the reluctance of one bowing to the inevitable allows him to put an arm around her shoulder. Despite walking at her quite slow and very reluctant speed as they leave the cafe, Guy still manages to have something of a swagger about him. A few of the students that are around them grin or laugh at this.

[Dorin Thorha]

Indigo stands and looks at his non-existent watch. "Well, I'd best be getting to work. Thanks for breakfast!" He strolls out after Guy, with almost comical nonchalance.

Acting-12 to avoid any semblance of caring in the least about the two people ahead of him: 3d6=11 (Note that with IQ 12 he likely has the edge on the average observer.)

[ooc] Indigo will follow them until the crowd thins out a little, then catch up so he can talk to Guy.

[RogerBW]

Originally Posted by Totem

Laws regarding weapons are however closer to CR5; guns and even knives above a certain size or lacking a mundane function are effectively LC1, available legally only to military or special forces. Being found carrying such things is liable to cause serious concern and attention from the police. On the other hand such things are rare enough that people, even police, aren't actively looking for them and a suitable fast-talk/ disguise roll at an appropriate penalty can pass such things as are noticed off as fakes, provided they have not been used too openly.

[Gabrielle will keep gun and ammunition separate, and buried at the bottom of the backpack - yes, I realise they won't be accessible in a hurry...]

Originally Posted by Totem

Despite Sara's obvious dislike of Guy, she doesn't appear willing to get rid of him, and with the reluctance of one bowing to the inevitable allows him to put an arm around her shoulder. Despite walking at her quite slow and very reluctant speed as they leave the cafe, Guy still manages to have something of a swagger about him. A few of the students that are around them grin or laugh at this.

(to Douglas) "Looks as though they're sticking together for now. I might be able to split 'em up - do you want to go for it?"

[ErhnamDJ]

Originally Posted by RogerBW

(to Douglas) "Looks as though they're sticking together for now. I might be able to split 'em up - do you want to go for it?"

He nods. "Sure. What do you suggest?"

[Talosian]

Mark-315<Aloud>: “I get the feeling I’d stick out like a sore thumb to Guy, and Sara would likely be very intimidated and scared if I was to interact with her, so does anyone object if I go with Seann? Serena would likely be a great asset in accessing and manipulating these worlds’ computers at any internet cafe we visit.”

Serena<Aloud, voice emanating from Mark-315’s concealed torso armour >: “Who knows, I might even be able to get us some in-depth info on demons, maybe some decent ID’s for us, and anything else we can think of.”

Seann shrugs, "I don't mind." Seann picks up his bag and exits the cafe, heading for the nearest internet cafe.

[RogerBW]

Originally Posted by ErhnamDJ

He nods. "Sure. What do you suggest?"

"Well, if Sara suddenly found herself seeing Guy as a frightening and dangerous man... she'd probably aim to get away, yes? And I don't suppose he wants a huge fuss, so he'd probably let her go. Of course maybe today is Initiation Day and he's not going to let the new meat out of his sight. I'm not claiming this is a risk-free approach..."