"Tinder, it is ok, I don't think anything is there."
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As Wax and Velmar exit the workshop they see Kojo and Tinder scowering the shop. Nolaria "Guys! Did you find any thing? Footprints, scrap of clothing, ghost endo or exoplasm? We found a clue! A name! Nolaria! Should we go to the next shop now!?"
It doesn't cross Velmar's mind that Majara could be hiding something. Nothing about the way she paused or the nature of this mischief causing any type repercussions for either the missing apprentice or Majara herself, comes anywhere near Velmar's thoughts. Majara could have probably told Velmar Wax wasn't standing next to him, and he would believe it. "Thank you for all of your assistance madam, rest assured we will find your missing apprentice. Ready Wax?"
"Jinkies!" A clue, a clue! We found a clue! Trying to repress his excitement as much as possible he asks. "What sort dangerous ideas?"
Velmar puffs up his chest. "It's ok madam, we are here to help. What can you tell us about the last time you saw him? Where does he usually go after work? Was he acting at all particular before he went missing?" Velmar glances at Wax and gives her a quizzical look.
.....girls are not scary. Velmar gives a yelp as Wax pulls him into the shop. Wax, Pricknetles: At hearing what Wax asked, Velmar's eyes go wide.
What my companion means by 'Giant Bugs' is could you tell us any information regarding your apprentice that went missing? The Mayor sent us on a mission." He reaches into his pocket to pull out the Mayor's note, but remembers that Kojo still has it. Velmar awkwardly keeps his hands in his pockets to hide his search.
Velmar gives a stiff nod and a gulp. He proceeds to knock on the door of the shop. Wax and I alone.... It wasn't that Velmar was intimidated by Wax, or that Wax was a female. Well, it was actually both of those things. I am part of the Order of the Mystery Machine, girls are not scary. Even scary girls are not scary. Velmar continues to repeat this mantra in his head. While they wait for an answer.
I had forgotten how...unique..... our group can be. Gathering his wit, Velmar turns to the Mayor and bows. "Well Madam Mayor I am sure you have lots of important Mayor things to get back to.". Velmar grabs Tinder and motions everyone toward the door. Looking back at the Mayor he says: "And don't worry, we're your men, and woman. We will not rest until we get to the bottom of this case. You can count on the Order of the Mystery Machine!" As he finishes, Velmar's voice dramatically squeaks, effectively nullifying any dramatic effect his speech would have had.
In his excitement Velmar completely misses the ocarina jab. My show! I can't believe Kojo called it 'my show.' I won't let them down. "Ok, fine. I mean if you insist. On to Ms. Pricknettle's!"
"What are we waiting for?!? Let's go interview some Masters'! Who should we talk to first?" Velmar looks expectantly at Kojo.
Adopting a placating tone Velmar says: "Come on Abner, I bet the Mayor has something for you to punch. We don't want to miss our chance and have her find another group."
Remembering his surroundings Velmar quickly picks up chair and gnome and sits back down. He casually states "I mean, if we aren't too busy, after celebrating, if we feel like it..."
Startled by Tinder's sudden appearance, Velmar knocks his papers off the table. "Always good to see you again Tin. Why do you think the wood would burn any differently than normal wood?" Hearing Kojo's words: "Guys! This is awesome! The Mayor wants us! Maybe there is a strange Rune scribbled on her wall, or shimmering lights above the old mine, or....or something even more awesome!" Velmar quickly stands knocking over both his chair and Tinder.
Noting Kojo's lack of reaction, Velmar dramatically flops on table. "Seriously? Maybe I didn't add enough B notes, I could have sworn I added enough B notes." Velmar sits up and pulls out a parchment covered in notes and carefully examines it.
"This is my chance to prove myself as a legitimate member of The Machine!" Velmar struggles to fight down his nervous excitement and casually states: "I guess I could play something if you really wanted." With a swiftness that betrays his apparent indifference, Velmar begins to play.
Another Singing Day already and back with the old gang again. Being the younger than most of his gang, Velmar was usually looking for approval from the others. He was one to act first and think second. He was good at the acting, even outside the Order, others said he could be very convincing if he would just take the time to think. His fascination with the magical had led him to them. Hearing Kojo's story, Velmar excitedly began to tell of his adventure. "I learned of an old haunted court room a few towns over, so I went to investigate. " Wanting to sound courageous, Velmar continued with none of the fear he felt upon arriving at said courthouse. "It was really old, with cobwebs and broken benches and everything! There was a giant mural on the ceiling of Iomedae! And an interesting grandfather clock with strange symbols. I was hoping to find a skeleton (he was, at the time, hoping to find anything but), but I found a group of people and arguing about some ghost." More quietly: "There could have been a ghost... but eventually all the people just got up and left...The ghost could have just been out haunting some other place maybe..." Suddenly perking up: "But guys, you know my ocarina that my grandfather gave me? You know the one I kept thinking was magical? Well it is! It worked! I accidentally dazed a half-orc! I'm serious!" |