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Old 01-17-2025, 09:21 AM   #2141
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"But then how would you know what sense means what? That's not something you can practice on just yourself."
"Experience. As I sense more stuff and learn more stuff, I put the things I can sense into context."
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"No, right now I don't trust you. I think you're a lot farther into this game that you present yourself. Thus the gun."
"Right, so we'll back burner that whole poking around in my head for now."

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Hester tightens the grip on her gun. "Yes, I'm from Centrum. Is that a problem?"
Peter does not know any better...

"Nope. I really don't know your whole deal, I just heard Centrum mentioned one time when I met some homeliners. I wasn't even in the conversation, but overhearing there is another interdimensional organization sticks with you."

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"Join up with us. And you can serve and advance to your full potential."
"I'm not much of a joiner... and I tend to disappear unexpectedly. But I'm always happy to help out when I meet good people doing good stuff!"

Peter is wonders if this woman's secrecy is in service of her clandestine work, but he's not sure he buys that.

Did he think the therapy bit was true? I'm wondering if he was actually getting a refresh of a hypothetical control whammy she has poor Nicholas under...
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Old 01-21-2025, 09:47 AM   #2142
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"As I said, we can fix your lack of control. If you want to join, don't let that stand in your way. You do want to gain control over them, yes?"


The Therapy bit is weird, that's one of the iffy parts of their story.
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Old 01-21-2025, 08:39 PM   #2143
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"It's our first date. Talking about joining up and touring my brain is probably a bit premature. But, like I was saying, if you're doing good works, I'm happy to help.

You're saying I should join up and be rewarded properly? What's that look like? I mean, I'm willing to be wooed here..."


Peter notes that she has gone from 'maybe' to 'can' and is increasingly suspicious by the deceptions...

Commanding her to tell him the whole truth with his Yaka Voice crosses his mind, and not for the first time.

He tells himself that's not cool, and not for the first time.
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Old 01-22-2025, 11:32 AM   #2144
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"Honor, Rank, Recognition, Material Comforts, Support in the Field, and Support by trained and experienced instructors for your powers."
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Old 01-22-2025, 04:37 PM   #2145
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"I'll check it out... I'd love to meet someone with abilities like mine. Take me to your conveyor!
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Old 01-23-2025, 09:52 AM   #2146
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Hester: "I can't take you to the conveyor, exactly, but I can take you to the rest of my compatriots. Nicholas, I'll see you tomorrow, same time and place."


Nicolas: "With pleasure."


Hester: "We'll take a carriage there. Its the home of myself and my supposed husband."


She finally puts the gun away, and leads down the stairs out to the main road.
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Old 01-23-2025, 11:15 AM   #2147
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Peter and Goliath accompany her into the hall, but before they go downstairs.

(Insert Diplomacy Roll to try and convince her to behave.)

"Okay, if you give me your word you won't be using your powers on me without my knowledge and consent, and I'll be free to go when I want, I'm willing to meet more of your people and hear more about what you do and how you do it, and I'll decide if I want to work with you."

"But honestly, I've got a whole thing with a god and a dragon back on Yrth, and a gig as a Wizards apprentice I kind of want to get back to, so my dance card is pretty full at the moment. Not to mention I'm behind on my homework. Math and bio I can kind of fit in here and there, but you can't really study civics when it's not your Earth, y'know?"

Peter thinks that she seems anxious to get in his head for a look around, so he's pretty confident that if she does give her word, it won't be sincere, so he's on the lookout for a deceptive response.

Thinking she just might behave because Peter is such a potentially great threat and or resource, it might be worth the risk. If she promises to be good, and passes the Detect Lies/Empathy sniff test, he will go with her.

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If she does not pass the sniff test, Peter doesn't go with her past the lobby.

"Thanks for the offer, but I don't think I'm ready to meet on your turf. I'm gonna think about it some more and I'll come find you if I want to learn more."
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Old 01-24-2025, 10:23 AM   #2148
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"A man with a foot in two boats will eventually get wet. You need to commit. But we will make our case. But yes, I will refrain from using my power, and you will be free to go."

You see no reason to trust this statement more than any others... but she also will get a roll against your deception. do you want to use luck?

She seems unsurprized when you say you're going to walk out. "Don't walk away. It will change the relationship. I'll give you one day."


She's shocked at your response, glares at Peter, and says. "I see. I'm warning you now. Come. Don't serve chaos and destruction."
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Old 01-25-2025, 11:20 AM   #2149
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Peter decides this reaction pretty much verifies the lady is bad news... He isn't sure if that means Centrum is trouble, or if she's a bad apple. He honestly still isn't really sure if Homeline is trouble yet for that matter. She was in his vision, so best to learn all he can.

He considers... Whatever she was doing in the hotel room was not a quick process, so if she does mean to put the whammy on him, (his overconfidence tells him that) his Voice would probably be quicker.

"Easy now, what's the big deal? A kid can't do a little research and give it a little thought before taking rides from strangers? Do you get a bonus for Jumpers or something? A promotion for bringing in a Wizard? I'll come, I'm coming... But if there's a bonus, you have to split."

Peter goes with the lady.
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Old 01-28-2025, 09:45 AM   #2150
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Kumar watches as Peter and Hester go outside to hail a carriage. It takes a while.

They get one and ride to Hester's base of operations.

"Centrum is dedicated to ensuring peace throughout the quanta. There is a lot of blood and horror and oppression out there. And when everyone tries to solve it at once, you just get more of it. That's where Centrum comes in. We've actually seen all of history. We've actually studied it, and found how to make changes. Found the equilibrium. the solution to suffering."

"But it all requires discipline and order."

They pull up to a office declaring "Garcia and Smith, Exports and Imports" and step inside. They recognize Hester and let her and him upstairs.
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