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Cairo.

Posted by The KeeperFor group 0
Sgt. Fahd
Mon 15 Jun 2015
at 23:21
  • msg #968

Re: Cairo

In reply to Cynthia Jane Holloway (msg # 966):

It was as if the bribe money never existed. The sergeant answered with an innocent look.

"Arrested? No, missus. Mr. Besart is a free man. We always record the location of all foreigners who live in Cairo or are passing through. It is routine. As well, your embassy will keep a record. I assume that has already been seen to in your case." He obviously assumed that, as a woman, she wouldn't have been bothered with trifles like paperwork or other record-keeping. One day people would come and go with less trouble as global travel and tourism increased, but normal procedure for travellers abroad was to be tracked by their embassy and/or the local police.
Cynthia Jane Holloway
player, 717 posts
Dilettante
Globetrotting Free Spirit
Tue 16 Jun 2015
at 13:15
  • msg #969

Re: Cairo

"Ah, thank you so much for your trouble. You're very kind."

Cynthia is feeling a little embarrased for making a fuss about nothing, but she had the information required, regardless.

She turned to the count, "I suppose we should return to the car?"
Count Sigismund Bathony
player, 663 posts
Antiquarian Book Dealer
Owner Abingdon Rare Books
Tue 16 Jun 2015
at 20:30
  • msg #970

Re: Cairo

In reply to Cynthia Jane Holloway (msg # 969):

"Yes of course." He turns to the policeman; "Good-day." and with that they leave the police station and return to the cars.
Nigel Wassif
NPC, 22 posts
Reporter/Journalist
Cairo Bulletin
Tue 16 Jun 2015
at 23:04
  • msg #971

Re: Cairo

In reply to Count Sigismund Bathony (msg # 970):

Nigel was lounging against his red Lancia, smoking and wiping at some of the dust with a rag.

Although the streets were washed nightly(!) sand and dust was still blown in off the desert, tracked in by the people or settled from the ancient/poorly constructed buildings.

"Did you locate the good M'sieur Besart?"
This message was last edited by the player at 23:07, Tue 16 June 2015.
Cynthia Jane Holloway
player, 718 posts
Dilettante
Globetrotting Free Spirit
Wed 17 Jun 2015
at 00:02
  • msg #972

Re: Cairo

"The Street of Scorpions in the old city. Is that a nice part of town? It sounds very trendy."
Nigel Wassif
NPC, 23 posts
Reporter/Journalist
Cairo Bulletin
Wed 17 Jun 2015
at 09:55
  • msg #973

Re: Cairo

In reply to Cynthia Jane Holloway (msg # 972):

Taking a drag from his Turkish cigarette, Nigel shook his head. "It is not the worst part of the Old City, but it is not one of the tonier parts of Cairo. It is the kind of warren someone like, er, Warren, would go to lose himself."
Cynthia Jane Holloway
player, 719 posts
Dilettante
Globetrotting Free Spirit
Wed 17 Jun 2015
at 10:35
  • msg #974

Re: Cairo

"Do we need to be worried about visiting there?"
Nigel Wassif
NPC, 24 posts
Reporter/Journalist
Cairo Bulletin
Sat 20 Jun 2015
at 09:09
  • msg #975

Re: Cairo

Cynthia Jane Holloway:
"Do we need to be worried about visiting there?"


Nigel checked his pocketwatch.

"It's just shy of one o'clock. I should think we will be fine during the day."

He got in his Lancia and started it up with the newfangled electric starter.
John-Marc Falcon
player, 776 posts
Former Flt. Lt., RAF
Aeronautical Pioneer
Sun 21 Jun 2015
at 07:47
  • msg #976

Re: Cairo

JM nodded from his own experience.  "We'll just need to watch our wallets and goods and make sure to not get separated and alone."  He helped Molly into the car and then climbed in himself.
Count Sigismund Bathony
player, 664 posts
Antiquarian Book Dealer
Owner Abingdon Rare Books
Sun 21 Jun 2015
at 08:24
  • msg #977

Re: Cairo


The Count did not like the name of the area they were going to, but he did not voice his concerns. Instead entering one of the cars ready for the journey.
The Keeper
GM, 1292 posts
Tony Stroppa
Sun 21 Jun 2015
at 11:55
  • msg #978

Re: Cairo

Soon, the investigators' vehicles were stopping at the entrance to the Red Alley bazaar. The alley was off one of the main throughfares, sharia Muezzien Allah.
Nigel Wassif
NPC, 25 posts
Reporter/Journalist
Cairo Bulletin
Sun 21 Jun 2015
at 11:58
  • msg #979

Re: Cairo

Getting out, Nigel gestured to the crowded Red Alley bazaar across the sharia (boulevard).

"Good luck getting the motorcars in there! I suggest that Mahm'ud and I stay here and watch the automobiles. Salim can guide you through the bazaar, yes?"
Salim bin Kabina
NPC, 40 posts
Sun 21 Jun 2015
at 11:59
  • msg #980

Re: Cairo

In reply to Nigel Wassif (msg # 979):

Salim looked at the crowded bazaar with narrow eyes. "Yes. As Allah guides me, I shall guide you in that street of merchants."
Cynthia Jane Holloway
player, 720 posts
Dilettante
Globetrotting Free Spirit
Mon 22 Jun 2015
at 13:55
  • msg #981

Re: Cairo

"Is that alright with you, Mah'mud? Do you know what you'll do if there's trouble?"

Once Mah'mud is settled, she'll wait for the count to offer his arm, and follow him into the alley, keeping a careful eye behind and around them.
Mah'mud
NPC, 14 posts
Cairo street kid
Orphan
Mon 22 Jun 2015
at 14:08
  • msg #982

Re: Cairo

In reply to Cynthia Jane Holloway (msg # 981):

"Run and hide like the devil was on my heels?" The little urchin was probably the most experienced out of all of them when it came to trouble due to his surviving on the streets.
Cynthia Jane Holloway
player, 721 posts
Dilettante
Globetrotting Free Spirit
Mon 22 Jun 2015
at 16:05
  • msg #983

Re: Cairo

That stops Cynthia in her tracks. "Well... Wait, why are you watching the motor cars if you're just going to run away? That doesn't sound very helpful. Maybe we should leave someone with a gun?"
Count Sigismund Bathony
player, 665 posts
Antiquarian Book Dealer
Owner Abingdon Rare Books
Mon 22 Jun 2015
at 20:21
  • msg #984

Re: Cairo


Standing off to one side the Count listens as Ms Holloway remonstrates with her new charge. He takes the extra moments to look around the area they have stopped in. When the time comes he will offer his arm and follow their guide into the warren of streets.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:58, Mon 22 June 2015.
George Perkins
NPC, 94 posts
Catalogue Agent
Abingdon Rare Books
Mon 22 Jun 2015
at 20:23
  • msg #985

Re: Cairo


Mr Perkins finds a shady spot while the others alight from the cars. He gives their surrounds a scan to see if their approach had been noticed as he wipes his forehead. When the others move off he will keep a short distance from the group trying to watch if they are followed.
Nigel Wassif
NPC, 26 posts
Reporter/Journalist
Cairo Bulletin
Mon 22 Jun 2015
at 23:15
  • msg #986

Re: Cairo

Cynthia Jane Holloway:
That stops Cynthia in her tracks. "Well... Wait, why are you watching the motor cars if you're just going to run away? That doesn't sound very helpful. Maybe we should leave someone with a gun?"


Nigel lounged against his Lancia, and began laughing not unkindly at the exchange.

"Ha ha! Oh, my word! Do not worry, I will be here to serve as watch, as well as Mr. Perkins. As for the boy, I think he is wise beyond his years."
Cynthia Jane Holloway
player, 722 posts
Dilettante
Globetrotting Free Spirit
Tue 23 Jun 2015
at 13:25
  • msg #987

Re: Cairo

Once it's clear the cars are protected, Cynthia nods. "Alright, Mah'mud. You run and hide if things get dangerous. We'll be back soon."

She returns to the count and slips her arm around his.
John-Marc Falcon
player, 777 posts
Former Flt. Lt., RAF
Aeronautical Pioneer
Fri 26 Jun 2015
at 19:31
  • msg #988

Re: Cairo

JM steps forward.  "If something dangerous happens Mah'mud, run and come and get us.  That would be the best thing."  He extended his arm to Molly with a smile.  "Do you care to join us in a bit of a shopping stroll miss Mungo?"
Molly 'Mungo' Fuller
player, 555 posts
Reporter for the
London Scoop.
Fri 26 Jun 2015
at 19:40
  • msg #989

Re: Cairo

In reply to John-Marc Falcon (msg # 988):

Molly grinned at JM and took his arm.  "How can I refuse such an offer."
John-Marc Falcon
player, 778 posts
Former Flt. Lt., RAF
Aeronautical Pioneer
Sat 27 Jun 2015
at 03:59
  • msg #990

Re: Cairo

JM bowed slightly to Molly and tucked her in against him.  He looked over at the Count and Cynthia.  "Shall we go see this Frenchman then?"
Count Sigismund Bathony
player, 666 posts
Antiquarian Book Dealer
Owner Abingdon Rare Books
Sat 27 Jun 2015
at 04:12
  • msg #991

Re: Cairo

In reply to John-Marc Falcon (msg # 990):

"Indeed, let us be off this place has the distinct feel of a cult hangout." He looks at the rather shabby domiciles on either side of them.
John-Marc Falcon
player, 779 posts
Former Flt. Lt., RAF
Aeronautical Pioneer
Sat 27 Jun 2015
at 04:42
  • msg #992

Re: Cairo

JM patted the heavy pistol concealed in his coat.  "The sooner out of here the better Count."
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