PFS2 Pirate Intro2 (Inactive)

Game Master Pirate Rob

Going to bot since Silbeg is stuck in GenCon stuffs for awhile.

Blak Jak fires at the PlantZombie holding "Hope"

bang: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
crit damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 | fatal: 1d10 ⇒ 8

The creature drops to the ground and tendrils begin retracting from its orafices

Blak Jak moves up by "hope" and reloads.

Going to also bot Hope's save cuz I need to know for this next action.

will vs DC 14: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
"Hope" is not Fascinated.

The plant moster shambles forward excruciatingly slowly, first 5 feet and then 10 before lashing out at "Hope" with a tendril.

tendril vs Hope: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
piercing: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

The powerful tendril pierces "Hope's" shoulder, leaving a deep wound.
11 damage

Initiative:

Tandang
"Hope" (7/22)
Shanti
Green Dot Iruxi Plant Zombie (Dying 2)
Blak Jak
Solid Yellow Plant monster
Krozuk

Everybody but Blak Jak is up!

Hope's eyes widen... or at least they would if he wasn't a plant without proper human eyelids. "Oh no! Someone help our scout out before he bleeds out. I'll try to hold off this plant controlling them!"

Hope turns to hunt down the large plant monster and rushes towards it even on his injured root legs. Then he tries to cut it apart, like the rest of the foliage that blocked their way over here.

Hunted Longsword at Plant Monster: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Slashing it down: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Hunted Main Gauche: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 - 2 = 13
Also Slashing this time for good measure: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Second verse, same as the first: Move, Hunt, Twin Takedown

Shanti fires at the plant monster.

Hand Crossbow vs Plant Monster: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Piercing?: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Assuming the Iruxi plant zombie is who we're supposed to retrieve

Shanti drops her crossbow and rushes to the dying Iruxi and attempts heal him.

Battle Medicine, Iruxi: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
Healing: 2d8 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10

here's hoping he knows I'm trying to help him!

Tandang moves up with them and conjures a tree that would protect Hope.

Stride
Cast a Spell, Protector Tree

"Evil plant monsters are my first foe as a Pathfinder? THIS IS SO UNFAIR!" Krozuk is filled with both rage and indignation.
Rage. +4 temp hp, +6 damage

With a sudden burst of speed the barbarian races forward to fight their foe with his oversized greataxe!
Sudden Charge
Strike vs Yellow (Flat-footed): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Damage (S): 1d12 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 6 = 12

"Hope" tries their attacks against the Plant Boss, but between all it's writhing tendrils cannot land a solid blow.

The Iruxi plant zombie does not seem entirely zombified and is the only creature you've found here that appears to be Iruxi. You have no way to tell if it's the scout you're supposed to be rescuing, but it's a good guess.

Shanti's bolt does strike through and they manage to stabilize the Iruxi!
Any healing will stabilize them, too many plants in the brain to bet up right now though.

Tandang protects Hope with a friendly tree while Krozuk suddenly charges it and works on cutting it down to size with his greataxe.

Blak Jak moves into melee and shoots point blank.
bang: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

He then reloads, sneaking in a slcie with his war razor.
slice vs FF: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 4 = 19
slashy: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

The yellow plant monster lashes out at Hope behind it.
tendril: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

But can't land a solid blow,

The yellow flowery plant then sprays pollen in a 15ft cone over Krozuk, Shanti and Tandag.

Initiative:

Tandang (Will DC 20)
-Tree(10/10)
"Hope" (7/22)
Shanti (Will DC 20)
Blak Jak (Gun Loaded)
Solid Yellow Plant monster -22
Krozuk (Will DC 20)

Party is up!

Will save vs DC 20: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
"NICE TRY, UGLY PLANT! NOW I CUT YOU DOWN!"

He then tries to deliver on his promise.
Strike vs Yellow (Flat-footed): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Damage (S): 1d12 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

And because he's rarely satisfied with one go, heaves with a backswing.
Strike vs Yellow (Flat-footed): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Damage (S): 1d12 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Frustrated, he growls and shouts at the plant monster.
Demoralize vs Yellow's Will DC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
I'm pretty confident that this doesn't work, but Krozuk wouldn't.

Hope pulls their blades free of the plant's vines and tries once again to do away with the creature. "No more silly business, this time I will do away with you and your funny mind control!"

Longsword vs Yellow(FF): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Slashing: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Main Gauche vs Yellow (FF): 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 7 - 2 = 21
Still Slashing: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Main Gauche Attack 2 vs Yellow (FF): 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 7 - 4 = 7
Slashing: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Then, having exhausted his swings, he takes a defensive stance.

Twin Takedown, 3rd Strike, Parry for 19 AC, (though I suspect it probably won't be necessary)

Those 2 attacks assaults the plant!

Won't get a longer update in till after my 8pm EDT gencon slot most likely

After about 10 minutes Kazuuk rejoins you. "The large ones will leave us alone, I see you did well. Better than Igix, although he seems still alive. Come help me make a stretcher and we'll take him back to camp.

Chief Thakik once again sits atop her bone throne, but now the hint of a smile tugs at the corners of her mouth. [b]“Kazuuk tells us you were quite impressive! This is good to hear. I am told by our healers that Igix is expected to recover within a few days. I’m certain the Tskikha and the Pathfinder Society have a bright future ahead."

After the meeting with the chief Kazuuk takes you aside and gives you an elixir of Darkvision(lesser). "You have honored me with your presence and your deed, let me gift you this elixir, crafted by my own hand. May it let you see in darkness."

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Back at the Pathinder camp Fola Barun congratulates you on a job well done. "I understand Gorm, Eando and Calisro have missions for you as well. Do you wish to wait until tomorrow to take on your next mission or should I make introductions for you now?"

Also, lets give Hope a Hero Point for having to suffer most of the attacks.

I vote to wait until tomorrow to restore my expended spell(s). Hehe!

"My axe never sleeps."
I'm okay with resting, but I feel like we should be able to bang out another one. I'm easy here.

I'm fine either way, since Shanti has no spells per se

"Oh that sounds heroic, Krozuk! I like that. What he said. I can stand to strike down more evil today!"

As long as I have enough time to get stitched back up I'm good to do one more.

Lets rest overnight for simplicity, goodberries if nothing else will get Hope back to full.

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The next morning Floa Barun introduces you to to Eando Kline. Not only does she remember your names but she gets various tricky bits of inflection right as well.

The interior of Eando's tent is brightly lit and sparsely decorated. A fully armed and armored human man stands at a table opposite the entrance, a large wooden crate in front of him. After Fola Barun's introduction he delicately lifts what appears to be an ivory idol and places it within the crate, packs it with straw, then attaches the lid.

Fola Barun makes her egress.

“When it comes down to it, the Pathfinder Society has a loose set of agreements about how to behave. In the past, leadership was unwilling to take the necessary steps to keep dangerous items and information locked safely away. That’s where my role comes in. You all know about the Society’s motto: ‘Explore. Report. Cooperate.’ The Vigilant Seal has its own motto: ‘Protect. Contain. Destroy.’ The last thing we need is for a horde of fiends to be unleashed because someone jostled the wrong statue,” he says, and nods meaningfully toward the just-closed crate.

“So today I have an important job for you. Other Pathfinder scouts recently cleaned the monsters out of a nearby Azlanti temple dedicated to the vampiric demon lord Zura. They found an odd bit of treasure that had a dangerous aura about it. When they tried to seal it away in a protective box, it simply teleported itself back to the center of the temple. Rather than continuing to experiment with the item, they wisely reported their findings to me. After a bit of research into similar items, I believe that removing the item from the temple will require carrying it out by hand."

“Your job is to go to the ruin, retrieve this item, and return it to me so I can decide what to do with it next. The path is clear, and I have a map with the item’s location marked. Questions?”

See slide 8 for map

"What is the treasure? Is it big? Roughly axe-shaped? If so, I can carry."

Eando replies "They described it as a beautiful silver necklace set with a single, perfect ruby. Here's a sketch."

Added a picture to slide 8 with Eando.

Krozuk looks at the sketch, impressed. "This is the most detailed sketch I have ever seen. Look at all the colour. You should draw axes, Eando."

He then looks at the leshy ranger. "You should carry it, Life-Full-of-Sprouts-Like-Hopeful-Mushrooms. A test of strength."

Hope looks up at Krozuk with a shocked expression. "Me? Well, certainly. If you think it would be good for my training to carry it then I suppose I should. After all, the Venture Captain is correct, that necklace sounds evil and dangerous so its best I keep watch over it."

"Dangerous aura, you say?" Tandang thinks on those words. "If we need to carry it by hand, we have no choice then. We have the map, so we can quickly get out of the ruins, if that is the other problem, hehe." he adds. "I think we're ready, aren't we?" he asks as he looks to others for confirmation.

Shanti squares her shoulders and straightens her robes. "Onward, as they say"

Sorry for the delay, Friday and Saturday both ended up being a really busy days around here.

Following Eando's instructions are easy enough. Along the way there are some signs of the previous Pathfinders’ mission here: the bodies of several destroyed skeletons and zombies, disturbed cobwebs and rubble,
and occasional splashes of blood on the walls. taking you to the Heart of the temple where

Arriving at the Heard of the Temple you find a broad stone stairway descends into darkness to the west out of this low ceilinged room. To the south is an archway you just passed though carved with a rose motif.

The chamber decorated with a hooded figure bearing a scythe, rendered as a protector—or warning—of what lies beyond. A single pedestal stands next to the northern wall.

There are no traps but the amulet is magical.

"Now we test your strength, Life-Spuds-In-Beer-Hops-Remains," Krozuk says to the ranger. "You are small, but you can lift the tiny artifact."

He rests his greataxe on his shoulder, holding the handle in a way that suggests a casual readiness. "And when the hordes of undead appear, I will kill them."

No traps that any of you can notice, but feel free to position yourselves as desired in the room.

Hope steps up to the artifact and sheaths his dagger then picks up the necklace in one singular motion.

"If hoards of undead appear I will hope we all do our best to completely wipe them from existence. But hopefully this jewel's removal will keep others from having to suffer a doomed fate."

Life Sprouts Anew Life Sprouts Anew-Hope Remains Hope Remains picks up the necklace.

Their sap begins coursing rapidly through their body and they feel light headed.

"Hope" is Enfeebled 1.

Krozuk studies Hope, trying to determine how they are faring. The orc grunts. "You are fine. Let's move."

He then follows the route they took back, not watching to see if the others follow.

Shanti positions herself towards the front. She pulls out her hand crossbow and loads a bolt.

Tandang stays close to Hope just in case he needs a helping hand. Tandang has his club and wooden shield ready in his hands. "Let's make this quick. Let's get out of here quickly."

Hope instantly feels some of the strength leave him but tries to keep a straight face about it. The only response he makes is to sheath his sword with the hand still holding it and pull out his much lighter dagger instead. "Thank you Tandang. Let's get going."

He positions himself a bit behind the rest of the group, but is happy to let Tandang stick close to him towards the back.

I moved our Dwarven friend so that he stayed about the same distance from my token as before but feel free to move him if you had a different idea in mind, I just wanted to make sure my movement matched what you were trying to do in your post still.

Looks good to me at least.

Tandang Boreas and leshy friend begin to feel some of the same effects are are also enfeebled 1.

Also as if attracted by the artifact three corpses shamble forth from burial niches in the walls! The rotting corpses being shambling towards "Hope".

Initiative:

Krozuk
Tandang
"Hope"
Shanti
Yellow Dash Rotting Corpse
Blak Jak
Green Dot Rotting Corpse
Orange Solid Rotting Corpse

PCs who are not Blak Jak are up!

"THE DEAD RISE! WHY DO THEY PROVE ME RIGHT!?" Krozuk shouts, rage bursting forth.

He steps in close to the northern zombie, greataxe swinging.
Strike vs Green Dot: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Damage (S): 1d12 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21

And if it proves unwilling to die again, he swings a second time.
Strike vs Green Dot: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (8) + 7 - 5 = 10
Damage (S): 1d12 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Rage, Strike x2. If the first strike kills he will instead move next to the southern zombie fighting Shanti

Shanti yelps, startled as a corpse suddenly appears in front of her. She hastily raises her crossbow and shoots it...

Crossbow vs Yellow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

... and watches as the crossbow bolt drops to the floor.

Shanti drops her crossbow and immediately assumes the stance of an enraged phoenix. She unleashes a pair of claw strikes at the creature.

Flurry, Fire Talon 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Flurry, Fire Talon 2, MAP, Agile: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10

◆ Crossbow strike (Whiff)
◇ Drop crossbow
◆ Rain of Embers stance (+1 AC, Resistance to fire 1)
◆ Whiff Whiff

Hope takes a deep breath and holds himself up, despite the item sapping his strength away. Enraged by the appearance of the undead around them, he fights on and springs in action, rushing towards the solid orange walking corpse.

He hurriedly makes two swings at it with his parry dagger.
Main Gauche: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 - 1 = 14
Piercing: 1d4 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 1 = 6

Main Gauche: 1d20 + 7 - 1 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 1 - 4 = 22
Piercing: 1d4 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 - 1 = 4

Can't twin takedown with only one hand free so just Step and two Strikes

"Oh, weird. Why am I feeling weak all of a sudden?" Tandang says to Hope. "Is this the effect of its aura?" he asks, when suddenly corpses materialize around them. He quickly magically blasts the one closest to Hope with an icy ray that issues forth from the ceiling down to the undead.

Ray of Frost Attack vs Orange : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 (crit)
Ray of Frost Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 cold damage (double damage)

He then casts Guidance for Blak Jak.

◆◆ Cast a Spell, Ray of Frost
◆ Cast a Spell, Guidance

Krozuk uses great axe, it's super effective! Slicing into chunks of undead flesh with his massive swing still leaves the creature standing unfortunately.

Shanti attempts to give the shambling corpse a cold, and is about as effective as expected.

Hope: You can wear the necklace and have both hands free, it just must be touching a living creature, doesn't matter here with the crit but feel free to use both hands going forward.

Hope moves up to orange that ripples with power as the necklace gets close to it.

Despite hitting twice, and the second one being a critical the damage does not compare to Krozuk's mighty slashing axe.

Tandag's ray of frost also critically strikes Orange adding to the damage as they provide guidance to the local Tengu.

fisty vs Shanti: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
more fist: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (11) + 9 - 5 = 15

What Shanti lacked in offence she makes up for in defense, easily parrying both attacks from the shambling corpse.

Initiative:

Krozuk
Tandang (Enfeebled 1)
"Hope" (Enfeebled 1)
Shanti
Yellow Dash Rotting Corpse
Blak Jak (Guidance)
Green Dot Rotting Corpse -31
Orange Solid Rotting Corpse -26

Blak Jak is up!

Blak Jak leaps into the fray, Striding towards yellow dash. free action in his first round

He the steps forward, and slashes at the zombie with his war razor, not wanting to taste rotting flesh with a beak strike.
beak (finesse): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

He then shoots the zombie in the face with his pistol. this does not provoke due to the Sword And Pistol feat
dueling pistol: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 5 = 8
P (concussive): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 | crit damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 | fatal: 1d10 ⇒ 8

Blak Jak slices successfully with the war razor.
fixed war razor damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Cutting an outsized chunk out. The pistol shot is much less effective unfortunately.

Krozuk's green corpse shambles mindlessly past him, clearly drawn towards the relic as it seeminly grows in stature as it gets close to "Hope" and slams with a meaty fist.

slam vs Hope FF: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 1 = 22
b damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13

The orange corpse follows up
slam vs Hope FF: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 1 = 24
b damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

The rotting corpse not only hits hard, but holds on.

21 total damage to Hope and grabbed by Orange, also need 2 Fort saves DC 18

Initiative:

Krozuk
Tandang (Enfeebled 1)
"Hope" 1/22 (Enfeebled 1) (Grabbed:Orange) (2x Fort DC 18)
Shanti
Yellow Dash Rotting Corpse -16
Blak Jak (Guidance)
Green Dot Rotting Corpse -31
Orange Solid Rotting Corpse -26

Non Tengu PCs are up!

Fort 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Fort 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Fort 2 Hero Point: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 = 14 Well...

Hope looks back and forth in a panic, quickly composes himself and decides to try continue trying to cut down the Orange corpse after studying it this time around. Realizing the cuts from the axe seem especially damaging he changes up his grip on the knife.

Longsword: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 1 = 20
Slashing: 1d8 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 - 1 = 11

Main Gauche: 1d20 + 7 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 - 2 - 1 = 6
This is getting a little dicey for me so let's use another point!: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 - 2 = 20
Also Slashing this time: 1d4 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 - 1 = 7

And realizing that the undead are likely trying to get at him for the amulet around his neck, he steps back to get a little bit of cover behind Tandang. "Sorry, I don't usually like to use others as a shield but I'd prefer not to let these monsters get a hold of this item. Who knows what benefits they can gain from them?"

Hunt Prey on Orange, Twin Takedown, Stride away

"I'll take care of them here, get moving," Tandang tells Hope. He then empowers his club with primal energy. He then bludgeons Green Dot Rotting Corpse in the chest
+1 striking Club Attack vs Green Dot, Shillelagh: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 = 23
+1 striking Club Damage, Shillelagh: 3d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 2, 2) + 2 = 11 bludgeoning damage, (weapon damage dice increased to 3 if the target is undead, Shillelagh.)

◆◆ Cast a Spell, Shillelagh
◆ Strike

It takes both attacks from "Hope" but she does finish off the orange corpse before hetting out of trouble.

Misses the enfeeble on the rerolled second attack but is a hit either way, feel free to move move your mini when convenient.

Tandang is not surprised to find his club flare with primal power as it strikes the shambling corpse.

-1 hit/damage from enfeeble but still enough for a solid hit.

Initiative:

Krozuk
Tandang (Enfeebled 1)
"Hope" 1/22 (Enfeebled 1) Feeling a little funny.
Shanti
Yellow Dash Rotting Corpse -16
Blak Jak (Guidance)
Green Dot Rotting Corpse -41

Shanti and Krozuk still up!

AC 13, HP 50, Weaknesses positive 10 may be helpful in resolving your turns.

"HOW DARE YOU RUN FROM ME!" Krozuk shouts at the zombie that chased Hope. He races after the zombie, moving to flank with Tandang.

He swings with his massive axe!
Strike vs Green Dot (Flat-footed): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Damage (S): 1d12 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Krozuk drops green and moves on!

Shanti concentrates for a bit, adding power to her strikes. She then lashes out twice again.

Flurry, Fire Talon, Ki Strike: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Flurry, Fire Talon, Ki Strike, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Flurry 1 Damage, Fire: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Flurry 1 Positive: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Flurry 2 Damage, Fire, Crit: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Flurry 2 Positive, Crit: 1d6 ⇒ 4

She strikes once more and backs up a step.

Fire Talon, MAP 2, Agile: 1d20 ⇒ 16
Fire?: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

◆ Ki Strike
◆ Strike
◆ Step

Are these immune to incapacitation effects?

Stunning fist should work normally, didn't know you had it until a peaked now because you asked about incapacitation effects though.

The positive damage destroys the myserious unknown shambling corpse, with that we'll likely never know what type of creature they truly were.

Out of Combat

Quiet returns to the dungeon. Clearly the relic is dangerous but things seem safe enough to at least catch your breath (and possibly longer if needed) before pressing on towards the the Pathfinder encampment and the safety of the surface.

Status:
Initiative:

Krozuk
Tandang (Enfeebled 1)
"Hope" 1/22 (Enfeebled 1) Feeling a little funny.
Shanti
Blak Jak

Shanti steels herself but runs to Hope's side to treat her wounds.

Treat Wounds: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Treat Wounds, HP: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Not succeeding, and feeling woozy, she backs away to try again at a later date.

Shanti also retrieves her crossbow. If there's time, she'll also refocus.

Coming suddenly out of his larger-than-life anger, Krozuk breathes heavily for a few moments. When he collects his wits he once more looks at Hope. "You okay? Ready to continue this trial of strength? Need a healing potion?"
Hope is welcome to the minor healing potion that Krozuk requisitioned at the start of the scenario. Feel free to roll the healing

I think I have one as well but will take Krozuk's as a training gift.

Hope readjusts the amulet on his person and slowly stumbles over to Krozuk. He takes the bottle from Krozuk's hand and pours the potion over his root like limbs, absorbing in the potion's magic.

Healing Potion: 1d8 ⇒ 4

"Well, I can't say I'm the best shape, but I will continue to press onward. I cannot allow an artifact of a vampiric god to fall into the hands of monsters. No knight would let that happen, therefore neither can I. Let us continue."

He will, however, try to stay near the back of the group though.

Anybody else? or are we pushing forward after what I think is about 20 minutes?