Storyteller Shadow |
Michele, Lorenzo, Andrew, Xing, and Alessandro hold here for the moment. Lorenzo and Xing you will both be resting until the evening, a few of the others have some afternoon events but they should be short.
Thesing |
Gunther Thesing & Michael Santos
Gunther and Fiona look at each other bewildered.
"What NOW?", Gunther bellows as he quickly bolts to the front door. Upon opening it he is surprised to find Michael standing there.
"Oh, uh, hello Michael. How are you?", Gunther asks in a puzzled tone. "What brings you here?", Gunther adds, almost nervous to hear his reply.
Michael Santo |
michael clears his throat, taking his hat off his head twisting in both palms as he tries to sturdy himself and formulate an apology to gunther ... peering past Mr. Thesing seeing his guest and spouse altogether ...
" Pardon me, did I come at a bad time? I just wanted to come by and apologies for all the trouble I put you through this past evening. I do hope I didnt land you in any trouble with your business prospects.
Storyteller Shadow |
Michael - Gunther's guest just left walking past you, you see Fiona coming into your view but that is it.
Thesing |
Gunther Thesing & Michael Santo:
"Not really, Michael. It seems Sergei is worried about his sister. He believes she is missing and believes she may be at my inn since he cannot find her whereabouts anywhere else."
Gunther turns to Fiona a moment.
"Why don't you go upstairs, check on Jordan, and get some rest. The hour is late and you've had a hard night."
Turning his attention back to Michael.
"Would you happen to know where she may be? I doubt she is at Greetings."
Michael Santo |
Michael Loosens his grip on the hat in his hands, and relaxes his nerves a bit in relief that his friend didn't erupt in pure rage at the sight of him
"Katriana is missing? I havent seen her or sergi for that matter since we all last met at the good Dr house... Why does he suspect she would be at your inn?"
thinking back to last night .oO (we didnt see her present amongst the crew or crowd. Sergi is probably going to go berserk if she is not found)
Thesing |
Gunther Thesing & Michael Santo
"Apparently so. I myself haven't seen her, and as I said I doubt she is at Greetings. I have business with a small group of people that have reserved the entire inn to themselves, and not to be interrupted. I feel for Sergei, but what does he think happened to her? She's a grown woman who can take care of herself. He's probably on his way to Greetings right now."
Gunther sighs and shakes his head in disbelief.
"I suppose I should go after him so he doesn't anger my guests and jeopardize my business. And speaking of business, you and me?... we need to talk later, my friend."
Gunther heads to the front door.
"Well, let's go."
Storyteller Shadow |
The front door to Greetings is closed, standing in front of it is one of Gunther's employees wielding behind his back a club. His eyes look a bit glazed over as he watches you approach him, "How may I help you today Master Thesing?"
Storyteller Shadow |
Thesing |
Gunther Thesing & Michael Santo:
"Outstanding. Glad to hear it. And, of course, if any problems should arise or if anything needs my immediate attention, I expect to be notified immediately. Yes? Good."
About to turn away to take his leave, Gunther pauses and addresses his employee again.
"By the way, which way did that gentleman head off?"
Storyteller Shadow |
Gunther and Michael
He points in the direction of your home.
Where do the two of you go from here?
Storyteller Shadow |
Gunther and Michael
Sergei could literally be anywhere, he did not say where he was staying, however, Michael you still do employ one of his men....
Michael Santo |
michael thinks to himself .oO( he could be anywhere by now tracking him might be impossible. { and by an act of providence } HIS HENCHMEN!!!)
Michael excitedly jumps with the sudden enlightenment
"I got it, I know how we might be able to find him follow me we must head to the docks"
Michael begins to exit towards the docs
Storyteller Shadow |
The employee soon I will name them all reports that the man you hired from Sergei's retinue is not due in until the evening and he has not reported his location within the city. It looks like you will not be able to locate the Volkov's living quarters until erly evening at best. What do you do now?
Storyteller Shadow |
Michael Santo |
"I have a few errands I do need to run. Sergis man will be in soon enough we can rendezvous back here when its time for him to work. Then we can see if we can locate him. Unless you have any other means of tracking him." michael will prepare to take a Gondola out a days fill of work
Thesing |
Gunther Thesing & Michael Santo
"Alright, fine. Do what you need to do. My main concern was that Sergei didn't cause any trouble, for my business or for himself. When we meet up with him again, hopefully he'll have found his sister, but if not maybe I can help lend a hand in trying to locate her whereabouts.
In the meantime, I'm heading home. If you need me, you know where to find me."
Gunther turns and takes his leave.
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day - Saturday Afternoon March 7, 1309
Lorenzo Cappelli
As the sun begins to set you head home feeling utterly relaxed and at peace with yourself. As you turn the corner your relaxed state of mind becomes quickly burdened by the sight of Dominic standing at your front door carrying two large sacks. He has yet to spot you.
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day - Saturday Afternoon March 7, 1309
Michele Querini
The day draws to a close and you head to your fathers house to grab a quick dinner. The guards let you in with a deferential bow and you greet your mother in the foyer. Your father calls you into his study.
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day - Saturday Afternoon March 7, 1309
Alessandro Khadaji
After a hopeful meeting with some prominent trading citizens you srrive home for prayers. Despite the good news of the morning the dark tidings of the previous night weigh heavily upon you.
Luckily your right hand man attends to you late in the day with news.
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day - Saturday Afternoon March 7, 1309
Xing Shi
You wake in the afternoon not even realizing that you had dozed off! It is probably a good thing though, with a long night ahead rest during the day becomes quite important. Your contact still is not here as the sun sets. You decide to perch yourself in a spot on the ceiling waiting for him to arrive, you will not be caught unawares again!
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day - Saturday Afternoon March 7, 1309
Andrew the Hardy
The sun is setting as you, Donnach, and Federico have picked the remnants of the pipeweed from Federico's harvest. "Signore, the weed must dry out before we can properly roll it but a pipe smoke could be quite satisfying especially so fresh", exclaims Federico.
Donnach points to a set of distant figures approaching, "Who do you suppose they are?"
The figures are dressed in brown robes and move quite slowly pulling what appear to be makeshift body carriers behind them, with the marshy surface, the pulling cannot be easy work.
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day - Saturday Afternoon March 7, 1309
Michael Santo
You work an afternoon shift but unfortunately only servants running errands and messages take a trip aboard your Gondola. s the day winds down you head back to your boathouse to try and catch, Wilhelm was that his name? to see if you can discover where he and Sergei are staying.
As you arrive you are in luck, Wilhelm is just about to leave the boathouse!
Storyteller Shadow |
Venice by Day - Saturday Afternoon March 7, 1309
Gunther Thesing
Finally having returned home from your travels with Michael Fiona sits you down in the front room. "Husband, with all of the danger surrounding this Christopher should we truly allow her to continue to see him? While marrying into such a prominent family woud set her well for life is it worth it at the risk of her very well being?"
Lorenzo Cappelli |
Seeing his brother, Lorenzo groans as he approaches his home.
"Dominic, you assume too much. I told you I would speak with those that I travel with and ask if you could accompany, I have promised nothing else. My contact is to be here shortly, if he should see you bags in hand, it is sure to hinder what you hope for."
Placing a "comforting" hand on Dominic's shoulder, Lorenzo continues, "Go home for now, brother. Allow me a chance to speak on your behalf and I will come to you when I have an answer. Pushing things any faster than that is only to guarantee disappointment for yourself. You do understand, yes?"
Michael Santo |
Michael brings his boat to the dock and settles it in
"Wilhem, ... Wilhelm" michael calls waving his hand to gain his attention. Moving towards him in a hurried fashion.
"May I have a word with you good sir" Michael doubles over placing each palm on his knees as to catch his breath from running to catch his subordinate before his departure. " have you seen your master around today? " michael says in a hush tone looking around making sure none is around to hear
Storyteller Shadow |
Andrew the Hardy
"I mainly use my humble home to do so though I must confess I usually harvest much less than this. Any suggestions?"
Federico turns towards the figures, "Well they do own a great deal of the land perhaps they are here for other purposes".
The lead figure drops its burden and heads towards your direction. As the figure nears it raises its hands to its good revealing its face. Underneath is an old man with milky white eyes, it is a wonder he can see at all. He regards you grimly, "You are trespassing on lands not your own, I must ask you to leave".
Storyteller Shadow |
Lorenzo Cappelli
Dominic looks quite disappointed but nods his head and picks up his bag, he begins to walk away but turns back towards you, "You promise not to leave without giving me an answer?"
Storyteller Shadow |
Alessandro Khadaji
You make your way across town to meet with Signore Thesing.
Hold there on your journey, I will prompt you when you arrive.
Storyteller Shadow |
Storyteller Shadow |
Andrew the Hardy
"I do not know of such dealings. If you are leaving that is for the best".
The man walks back and lifts his burden dragging it past you all and into the marshes beyond.
Andrew make a Perception + Alertness roll please.
Storyteller Shadow |
Lorenzo Cappelli
You enter your home shaking your head at the problem that Dominic is creating. Before you can ponder exactly what to do your eyes focus on a sunbeam across the room which seems to shine like a spotlight upon a figure sitting in your front room.
The figure clears his throat, "Good afternoon Dr. Cappelli. You were not home so my companion and I took the liberty of making ourselves comfortable. You have a very interesting... basement. I did not realize a city on the water could hide such a place, I appreciate that it is something I can now be on the lookout for". The voice of the figure is quite familiar, it is Sergei Volkov!
Standing next to him in the shadows is another figure which seems to be female but it is hard to tell.
Storyteller Shadow |
Xing Shi
The waiting game begins, for one trained such as Xing Shi this matter should be child's play. The sun sets and still no sign of your contact....