Tommy eased out of the car and followed a half step behind Bishop as they approached the apartment. Unfamiliar with the place he squinted as he looked up to see the drawn curtains and stillness of the place.
"Maybe he's just out of town visiting relatives. Did he tell you he was going any place?".

ooc: any homeless guys or other locals going about their business? If so TOmy would wander over to chat and see if Hargrove has been seen recently.

OOC:

Give me an Idea roll.

@Stanley: Yes, it has multiple apartments per floor.
@Tommy: No, nobody seems to be loitering around outside.

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Tommy frowned. The street was quiet save for occasional passing vehicles and no locals were loitering ripe for interview. Overhead some bird let out a shrill unwelcoming sqwark and reeled away across the grey sky.
Taking a few paces back Tommy peered upward at the first floor apartment to see if he could make out if any windows were ajar, or if the fire escape was accessible.

13:38, Today: Thomas Cotton rolled 91 using 1d100 with rolls of 91. Idea vs 80

07:25, Today: Stanley Bishop rolled 35 using 1d100 with rolls of 35. idea 13.

OOC:

Stanley, your Idea is 65, not 13, so that's a pass. The only way you could have an Idea of 13 is if your INT was 2.6 :)

Stanley remembers that Abraham had a car, and thought it might be a good idea to look around and see if the car was parked anywhere nearby. A brief visual survey of the area indicates that Hargrove's vehicle is nowhere in sight.

OOC: What about the mailbox? Newspapers?
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OOC:

There is no newspaper in front of the door. If you search around the area, there will be a central area where there are mailboxes for each unit. There is no obvious indication of whether or not there is a superintendent.

Matching Hargrove's unit number and mail box, Bishop looks into the ubiquitous window like grate to see of mail has been picked up.

Bishop will look for a mailbox or bell marked super before going knocking on a few doors and asking about both the super and Hargrove.

The windowlike area is covered from the inside by a paper labeled with Hargrove's unit number on it, rendering Bishop unable to detect the presence or absence of mail. Almost all of them are marked similarly, with unit numbers, save for a few of them which have none and are empty - presumably indicating that there are a few unoccupied residences in the building.

Tommy's boot scuffed against the hard stone as he kicked a pebble down the road. "Wherever Hargrove is, he aint here. Maybe we should leave a message or come back tomorrow?".

He turned South to face the cold afternoon wind. "Whoever was tailing us could be anywhere now. I'm worried about the others. Shouldn't we go and collect them?".

ooc: now we've been alerted to the presence of a tail, can we presume that Tommy is always on the look out for the tell tale signs?
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OOC:

While some Keepers make the rolls for the players and keep them in secret, I generally give characters the benefit of the doubt that they are being observant, which is why I periodically call for Spot Hidden rolls when the opportunity arises. I trust you to roleplay the situation well and to know the results of your own rolls. Please don't have any concern on this count.
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"I want to knock on a few doors. Then we can go back to the city and pick up the ladies." Bishop said.

"Try and look like a cop." Bishop said quietly as he knocked on the door closest to Hargrove's.

The door opened slightly, a chain holding it from opening fully and a face peered out from the gap. "Whaddaya want?"

Taking advantage of the limited vision allowed through the door, Bishop quickly flashed his Pinkerton badge quickly.

"We are looking for your neighbor. Seen him around lately?" Bishop asked like a cop.

OOC:

Please make a Fast Talk roll.

20:26, Today: Stanley Bishop rolled 92 using 1d100 with rolls of 92. fast talk.

"Who are you again?" the voice asked uncertainly. "I didn't catch your name."
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Bushop cursed himself, he was too honest to fool anyone. Which went a long way to explaining the end of his career as an attorney.

"My name is Bishop. I am a detective and I am trying to locate Mr. Hargrove. I assure you, you would be doing him a favor if you assist me." Bishop said.

"Mr. Who? I don't know who you're talkin' about. I mostly keep to myself," he said, closing the door on the pair.

How about a luck roll for a busy body neighbor.

13:59, Today: Stanley Bishop rolled 61 using 1d100 with rolls of 61. luck roll busy body neighbor.

Tommy stepped forward clearing his throat.
"Ah, what my colleague Mr bishop means to say is we won't take but a moment of your time. We're just looking for Mr Hargrove.". he gestured toward the neighbouring apartment and offered his gentlest smile.
"I don't suppose you've seen him in the last few days? We'd love to leave a message, but can't find anyone to accept our payment.". he shuffled a hand into a pocket promisingly, to see the fellows reaction.

22:28, Today: Thomas Cotton rolled 72 using 1d100 with rolls of 72. Fast talk vs 70.
Closer...any cheeky bonus for a bribe, or following Bishops attempt? ;)

If the tenant heard Tommy's offer of money as he was closing the door, it didn't seem to have moved him to action.

A woman walking a rather large dog strolled by at the moment. Pale, she wore a lot of make up, and her kohl-rimmed eyes stood out under her horn rimmed glasses. Her skirt was short, and so was her hair, worn under a Cloche hat. Many layers of necklaces covered her shirt, and she wore other assorted items of jewelry. She looked at the pair with interest as she casually smoked a cigarette but didn't approach.
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Bishop smiled "Good morning, that is a handsome dog."

After she replied "I wonder if you know Mr Hargrove .. Abraham Hargrove."

"Honest Abe! Yeah, I know him. He's a writer. What gives?" she asked casually.

"I am a friend of his and came to see but he is not around. I noticed his car is gone and was wondering if it was worth waiting for him to get back." Bishop replied.