"I think we can make it work. After all, any clearer vision might help us in the long run."
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Bryn recalls the etiquette of dealing with the Skyseer, advising the group as needed to make sure it's followed to show the proper respect when Millicent conveys the request.
"I've heard of Lorcan. He's a local crime boss based out of the Parity Lake district. Do you know if they've been trying to apply pressure to Alkahest & Etchings at all? Or if they've been peddling or working with a burnt oil like substance?"
Bryn will take a look at the kidnappers to see if there's any more clues or to make sure the story seems to match.
"Morena is it? Here, take this," Brynn says, offering her a flask filled with a dark amber liquid. "When you're ready, we'd love to hear your perspective on you ended up here in the wagon. Do you know who your captors are? As well as the rest of these men here?" Bryn inquires.
Speaking loudly so that everyone can hear, Bryn continues as he flashes his badge, "That should remove any doubt. Now, everyone put down their weapons. We're all going to walk to the carriage and sort this out nicely. Otherwise I'm going to have to fill out paperwork, which makes me irritable... and trigger happy. Paperwork is easier when there's no one left to ask questions. So why don't we go see what this is all about?"
"I'm only saying this once. This is the RHC. Yield now!" Bryn yells as he approaches.
Almost there...
@team - does anyone have a better way to deal with the guys in the back? With green counting as double terrain, it'll take forever to go around since there's a 10' difference in height from the spaces in front.
He will maintain the tactic and double move this round.
Tactic / Deployment (Ex) You can direct allies to get into advantageous positions quickly. All your allies you can see gain a +10 ft. enhancement bonus to their base movement if they take a double move or run action.
"Have you noticed any shortages of inventory? Working shipping and receiving would make it easier for her to smuggle goods in and out."
"Do we have a map of the embassy? Which areas would only be accessible to an outsider via invisibility?"
"That sounds like a plan that gets me away from filling out paperwork. Let's do it," says Brynn, tossing his pen on top of the current pile.
"The green faith? That doesn't sound like it would line up with the folks here. What are your thoughts on it?"
"If she didn't know any doctors, do you know who else she might have crossed that might have posed as one?"
Bryn watches the room at the news of Nilasa's demise, seeing who's reaction contradicts the unfortunate news.
Happy holidays everyone! The season has been keeping me busy, so sorry about the lack of posts. Also, I will be traveling the first week of the New Year, so please feel free to bot Bryn as needed. Otherwise stay safe, enjoy the time with the friends and family, and best wishes for next year!
"The drink is to say thanks. What you do with it is up to you. Feel free to leave it at the table when you leave if you need to maintain an image," Bryn says simply. Turning to Millicent, "Sure. At the very least, it'll give me a chance to finish my food while they carry on,"
This should be interesting. I wonder if they sell snacks here, it's been a while since lunch "I'll go ask. While I'm at it, can I get you another round Thames?"
Bryn raises an eyebrow to the last bit, "Twist? Do you know who might be able to distinguish between one from the other?".
Bryn considers what might sway Thames, but can't seem to think of anything else at the moment besides what Preach has already said.
"It's a bit of both, to be honest. Investigations aren't a 9-to-5 profession after all. Did you hear about the incident at the embassy? We were the ones assigned to it. We're only a day in and it's pretty clear it's going to be a muddy one," explains Bryn, stopping to take a sip and to see what Grimsley starts to disclose.
"It looks like our docker friend is eager to get our attention again. I'm going to go see what he has to say," says Bryn as he grabs his drink and heads over to Grimsley. Approaching with a recognizing smile, Bryn gives a nod, "I certainly didn't expect to see you here. Unwinding after a shift? What are we drinking?" Bryn inquires, probing to see how he reacts.
Bryn discreetly scans the room, using mirrors and reflective surfaces as they order to get a feel for the clientele.
Stepping up to the bar, he signals for the bartender and orders a pitcher. "I've got the first one. We might as well relax so we don't spook the locals. Does anyone have any cards?"
"We could also drop this substance off for analysis on the way,"
"I wonder what agency this Officer Porter works for?" asks Bryn, concerned at the relatively clean room. "Still, the Doctor might have stashed something outside the room. Let's take a look around, ask the other guests about interactions, and then find out more about this Officer Porter..."
"We'll take his room for a week," Bryn adds. When he can be discreet: "We can search his room in case he left any clues as well as use it as an easier way to ask around those that might have come into contact with him while he was there," Bryn explains.
"We'll take a room as well. We might as well sit down and have some food and drink while we talk," Brynn interjects, greasing the wheels.
"Time to find out. Take us to the hostel Jack," Bryn commands as he starts getting in the vehicle.
Bryn picks up the paper and after reading it, passes it along to the rest of the team to look at. "It looks like we have another lead. I wonder if this is what Nisala acquired? Or maybe the key piece is what's being made or stored at this location," Bryn ponders. Seeing the carriage driver hail them, Bryn does a quick scan of the alley for others that may be waiting for them.
"I suppose we should look at the alley, but it sounds like this man with the goatee is long gone." "Still, he may have left something behind... and if we're lucky, a trail,"
"Chief, it looks like anything found on Nisala was already removed. Can you show us what was taken from her?"
"I think so. Can someone grab the rest of the candies and place it in the evidence bag?"
When the group gets a chance to talk amongst themselves, Bryn updates everyone with his findings, "I suspect a lot of the staff is using some form a drug. That receptionist could barely notice anything but the buttons on her shirt. Keep your eyes open. Maybe our deceased was some form of dealer? Or caught wind of the operation?"
Bryn returns to the group after talking to some of the staff. "Somethings odd. Although I wouldn't expect Nilasa to have been friends with everyone, there are a few who appear to be hiding something. Also, I couldn't find an in with the receptionist, but she might know more. Maybe someone more familiar with fashion could find a way to talk to her?"
Bryn will take a few moments to talk to the staff to see if any oddities pop up in conversation as well.
After the group inspects the body, Bryn asks, "Lebrix, where can we find her boss and co-workers?"
We might want to tail a few of these people of interest once we leave...
"Do you know where she was staying? We will have to take a look at her for additional clues. You know, procedural stuff."
Bryn brings over a chair and water for the boyfriend of Miss Hume as Preach asks his questions.
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