"Guess the little runt wasn't lying, I wonder whats hidden in that room we were just in. I'm a little neverous about them locking us in here." He comments to his noble bodyguard.
"Yes, at least we're outdoors. I'm sure we can figure a way up and out if we have to."
Karsielle and Eugene make it to the top flight of stairs they open into a dingy belfry with open walls and exposed beams. In a corner rests a large iron bell, badly corroded from the weather and cracked in several places. Karsielle can hear the flap of some sort of large bird which sounds like it is taking off from the belfry, but when she looks around nothing can be seen. She also notices that Eugene's grip on her hand grows tighter and he has a look of ecstasy on his face.
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Artued walks back from the entrance with Suny following. "It seems your priestess has disappeared. You are welcome to wait in the courtyard with her bodyguard until I finish with some other clients." he says, pointing Suny to Silas.
"Now, sorry for the interruption," Artued says to Mishael. [b]"It seems business is brisk this day. Please follow me to my office and we can make arrangements." the old mortician says as he attempts to lead Mishael up the stairs. He glances at Bloody sitting atop the barrel and gives a slight hesitation.
"Perhaps your already excellent reputation is growing sir. I can assure you, we will be most discreet, but I am confident your work with my captain will grow your business still further. Let's go to your office now. My captain still needs to rest and I will be happy to conclude our business."
Suny bows semi-formally to Artued and walks over to stand near Silas, nodding politely to the others within the space, turning as she does such that her gaze encompasses most of the yard.
She asks, though her eyes take note of Artued.
The Captain looks straight at Artued,(He looks over the servent and looks for a set of keys or a pouch he might be holding closely.)
"You should be nervous, how dare you provide Sir Captain Kip Drago with a stinky barrel for a place to rest." He moves closer and pokes the man on the chest, "Is this how you treat how class clients such as myself! I hope your master knows better and my father deserves more respect then what you have offered me!" As he pokes him in the chest with one hand he will swipe the keys or whatever he saw and he starts to tear up. "Now lets get moving! Come on my loyal beauty, let us see what these unmannered sort have to offer." He snaps his finger to have Mishael come forward and as she moves forward he holds out his arm for her to take.
"Of course my captain!" says Mishael as she moves forward to take her captain's arm.
"Enough Eugene. Don't pull so much or you won't enjoy the treat I have in store for you. But first what's going on down there..." she points to the people in the courtyard. She looks around, taking in the layout and lie of the ground, taking in particular interest in the garden that Artued's balcony looks over.
Once she has finished looking she talks Eugene in kindly words, "Now, your treat. Would you like to close your eyes?" she puckers her lips, suggestively she whispers words to Calistra, she then tries to kiss the big man.
Suny stands besides Silas...calmly and patiently awaiting developments. (^_^)
Eugene face lights up as Karsielle tells him about his treat. His actions turn sudden with excitement. He closes his eyes and when their lips meet his face is one of pure bliss. Even after she leaves the tall man's face Karsielle can see the man standing in the same position, with his eyss closed and seemingly unwilling to move.
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Artued's face gets red and he attempts to throw the captain's hand away from his chest but he is too shocked and moves too slow. "You!...er..." he stutters before realizing his company and looking around to see their expressions. In doing so, he does not notice the captain lift the keys from his vest pocket.
As Mishael and the Captain head for the door, she laments, "Ah captain, we'll find the right place to recognize your father. Too bad, this showed such promise." She opens the door for the Captain once we reach it and head out into the street.
"Certainly there most be one with a little more class." He snorts as he raises his nose and moves with Mishael to the outside glancing back to see if anyone follows them.
"All right, let's beat it down the street and watch for the rest of them."
Karsielle leaves Eugene in his state of bliss, Thanks for your guidance, now I must fly. smiling she blows him a final kiss, and quickly skips away and down the stairs. Once out of sight she will move as quickly as she can back on the way to the courtyard.
Karsielle leaves her dumbstruck friend staring off in the distance.
As she hurries down the stairs she sees her two companions waiting for her as well as Artued who is cursing under his breath. He straightens up as he hears the priestess coming down from his office but isn't able to put together a coherent piece.
"Mam, we should...um...how did you like...er, where are you going?"
As they walk down the street, Sir Captain Kip Drago will duck into an alley and shift into the scholar again. "Hopefully the rest of the group has some sense and get out. Since we now have the means to get in later, hehe." The scholar states as he pats his pocket.
"Really he grabbed my arm, I had to kiss him to let me go, I don't think we can do business here. Come Silas, hurry up off that barrel, quick. We must go." she looks at Artued and goes towards the door and the exit, he nose held high in the air, haughty and stiff.
"Well done my timid scholar, well done. Sneak back a little after dark?"
Suny bows to Karsielle,
"I'm starting to get worried about them Flag. Think we need to go back?"
Suny trots along keeping up with Karsielle's quick pace.
"Let us wait a moment and see, but we can move around to see if there is a back door." He'll move closer to the building trying to listen in on the building.
Perception:
"Sure, it would be good to know all the ins and outs before we see what is going on in there." Mishael joins Flag and the others at the back, staying clear of the building.
"Front door after dark everyone? 8 o'clock?"
Suny looks to her 'Mistress' Karsielle and awaits her word. (^_^)
The brown skinned Elf seeming to be enjoying playing her role, even after leaving the abode that has captured the groups interest.
"Yes, at 8 in the evening. Can anyone open the locked door, it would be better than just breaking it down?" as Karsielle thinks on the days exploits. She gives Suny a wink as she asks, for this young water loving elf seems to have a vast array of skills.
The scholar smirks as he raises a set of keys, "No need for lock picks, Artued was nice enough to give me the keys hehe."
Suny straightens as Karsielle addresses the group.
At Flag producing said keys, Suny grins,
He gives a bow as he says his comment and gives her a smile.
"Now I was thinking I would disguise myself as Artued, and act as I was helping late visiting customers to the neighbors. what do you all think of the entry plan?"
"Ah, that sounds like an outstanding plan. Perfect to avoid attention from neighbors or passers-by. As for armor, I always travel light. And I don't think I need to buy anything. See you at 8."
That night, a few minutes before 8 o'clock, the group reassembles in an alley a few blocks from Goodrest Mortuary.
"So, should we all approach as one group, or should Bloody go in first with his disguise?" Silas asks the others.
"We'll go with him and pretend we're after hours customers. If we see occupants as we approach, we'll break off and try later. Sound good?" When Flag is ready to head to the door, Mishael will walk with him and watch for any trouble at the mortuary or nearby.
"Ay, but th' only peoples we should be meetin' is'a peoples we's already met, like. Right?" Suny points out.
"Them big workin' type fellers what might still be inside...workin', like..." She adds.
As they discuss the plan Bloody disguises himself as Artued with the power of his magical hat.
Artued's look a like turns to the group, "Come now, let us conduct our business." He strides towards the building trying his best to mimic Artued body language as he moves.
He looks at the entrance seeing if he can see in laterns on inside or some other kinds of light peeking out from the building. If nothing looks like the residents are still there he will unlock the door with the keys and open it for the group to come in.
Mishael whispers, "Suny, the disguise is for the neighbors. Once we're in, it is unlikely to be of great help, alhough if Artued is not present, he may be able to confuse them long enough for us to act." Mishael scoops up a handful of dirt from the street and puts it in her pocket.
As Bloody makes his way to the building he can't see any traces of light coming from within. The mortuary is completely dark.
He takes the keys out of his pocket, much like the real Artued would, and casually unlocks the front door. The tumble turns and the door opens without resistance.
Suny follows after 'Artued', though she does nod to Mishael.
"Yah...but whut're th' folks in'a buildin's next door gon'a care...?" She whispers back, a little puzzled.
