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Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair.

Posted by DJShirowFor group 0
DJShirow
GM, 846 posts
Mon 7 May 2018
at 06:04
  • msg #317

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

Vanyra stays with the pair, shadowing their path via the rooftops. After a few minutes they take right, forcing Vanyra to leap across the street. The span is wide, even for a Freyan's prodigious leaping ability and gives her pause. Not willing to give up the chase Vanyra moves back to give herself a good distance and then sprints towards the edge, timing her stride perfectly and with her final step she coils herself just enough before snapping forward in flight. At the summit of her arc Vanyra realizes it wasn't quite enough to land it, and instinctively she swings her legs forward to absorb the impact while preparing to grab the ledge. The next second seems like ten and then there is a scraping crunch as Vanyra's legs take the impact with the brick while she latches onto the roof's gutter trough. Not wishing to leave herself exposed she pulls herself up and scrambles away from view of the street below.

Unfortunately a gathering of ravens nearby did not agree with the Freyan's arrival and take off in noisy flight. Remaining perfectly still for a few more moments Vanyra then hazards a cautious look down to the street below. One of the two businessmen is looking up in her direction.
Yuu Jin
player, 471 posts
Mon 7 May 2018
at 09:45
  • msg #318

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

Meanwhile, Yuu has taken temporary leave of his prime real estate at Scar's Skewers and Stuff, and meandered his way over to a nearby alleyway. Just inside, in the shadows of a stack of boxes, the young mage finds a pile of garments that appear surprising like those worn by the intrepid Freyan. He arms the load, coils a draw string around them, and attaches it to the top of his pack. He then turns back to main street, and pauses. Mayhap, he's had enough of skewers, and instead looks for other options in his vicinity.
DJShirow
GM, 849 posts
Sat 12 May 2018
at 05:49
  • msg #319

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

Vanyra instantly freezes and watches as the man below stares directly at her and scans the surrounding area, then with a slight shrug he turns to his companion and motions for them to continue on. The Freyan maintains pose for another minute and continues her shadowing at a safer distance.

The pursuit only lasts another five minutes with the pair of men arriving at a small town square marked by a marble statue of some local person of import. They simply move to the statue and wait. Meanwhile Vanyra draws nearer, finally lying herself on the rooftop of a bordering three-story white stucco, flattop building. The monotonous color providing a perfect backdrop to her natural camouflaging abilities. She's only halfway through a scan of the scene below when she spots the two Order of Ashes members striding straight to the statue. A quick exchange of greetings between the agents and the two businessmen confirm her fears.
DJShirow
GM, 850 posts
Sun 13 May 2018
at 07:53
  • msg #320

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

The female Order of ashes agent jumps straight to business, "So what critical information have you gathered?"

The taller of the two businessmen speaks up, "We were instructed to buzz you if any Mespah came asking around Arkham about this Lasrane guy. Not only did one do just that today, but he claimed to be a member of your Order too."

A look of mild surprise plays across the faces of the two Mespah, looking at each other for a brief moment. The male then continues, "What did this supposed agent look like?"

The two men then take turns in providing a rather detailed description of Zelpuz, down to even the style of his boots; it's quite obvious from this that these guys are not regular street spies. "Was he still in the tavern when you left?" inquires the male Mespah after processing the description.

"Yeah, he left for a while and then came back, and was there when we left to come here. He wasn't with anyone in the tavern, but we don't know where he went for that period," answers on of the men.

"Understood. Please continue with the surveillance as usual, regular protocols are to be followed, and do not approach that man if you see him. We'll handle it from here." the female Order of Ashes agent instructs, and with that they take there leave heading in the direction that the businessmen came from. The two spies then head off together to the left.
Vanyra
Player, 397 posts
Freyan
Natural
Mon 14 May 2018
at 03:28
  • msg #321

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

Taking note of the details of the Mespah, Vanyra ducks back a little to avoid being noticed and activates her radio.

"The Order is looking for Mespah looking for Lasrane.  Two Order Mespah heading your way.  I advise you to get out.  On my way back. You get that?"
This message was last edited by the player at 03:29, Mon 14 May 2018.
Zelpuz
player, 671 posts
Mon 14 May 2018
at 04:29
  • msg #322

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

"Roger", Zelpuz mumbles into his phone. He gets up and walks out of the bar and blends in to the next alley.
"I'll try to get a good scouting point, I want to see who they are." Zelpuz radios back. He goes through the possible hideouts that will give him a good view of approaching customers, gets ready and activates his stealth field.
"Yuu, maybe you can have a pint in the pub next, see what they do when they arrive."
Yuu Jin
player, 472 posts
Mon 14 May 2018
at 16:22
  • msg #323

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

"Aye-firmative." Yuu replies. "What's eta?"
Vanyra
Player, 399 posts
Freyan
Natural
Tue 15 May 2018
at 22:49
  • msg #324

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

"I'll be there in 5, they'll be not much longer I would assume."
Zelpuz
player, 672 posts
Wed 16 May 2018
at 03:16
  • msg #325

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

Zelpuz positions himself on the rooftop nearby with a good line of sight/fire of the entrance and blends in with the background.
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:34, Wed 16 May 2018.
Yuu Jin
player, 473 posts
Thu 17 May 2018
at 14:51
  • msg #326

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

Yuu had been traipsing along, window shopping the various establishments lining the street from Arkham's Abode. With the sudden excitement, it was hard to justify getting comfortable anywhere until things settled themselves. With this latest news, the young mage was satisfied with his gut feeling on the issue, and began to less traipse himself back up the street and more... walk with a sense of quick purpose. He entered through the front door, and looked around for a spot to sit. A good spot, one of those spots a real spy might consider for espionage-making.

"I'm inside." he says into the radio once an architecturally strategic location had been chosen.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:53, Thu 17 May 2018.
DJShirow
GM, 855 posts
Fri 18 May 2018
at 06:15
  • msg #327

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

When entering the tavern Yuu draws some attention, as it's obvious that he doesn't fit the appearance of the average patron, but nothing more than a few lingering stares. After finding his spot a serving girl approaches and asks for his order. Judging from the interior it's unlikely this place serves anything outside of ales, mead and spirits.
Yuu Jin
player, 474 posts
Mon 21 May 2018
at 09:08
  • msg #328

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

"Hi. Um, I'll have a..." Inside his head, the room freezes, like holding a moment caught on photo film. Yuu begins flipping backwards through the scene, recalling a moment shortly after entering. He quickly finds what he's looking for, when he'd first glanced at the bar and saw the labels on the beer taps. "...a Berfinger's Red, and... do you have a food menu I could look at, please?"
DJShirow
GM, 857 posts
Tue 22 May 2018
at 22:19
  • msg #329

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

The server nods in the affirmative with a smile, "Certainly. I'll be right back with your beer and a menu." She heads off on her stated task, and as Yuu watches her go out of the corner of his left eye a slightly familiar form steals his attention away.

Swinging his gaze around Yuu finds Vanyra returning to the bar and finding a place near the back.
DJShirow
GM, 858 posts
Thu 24 May 2018
at 21:56
  • msg #330

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

A few minutes later the pair of Mespah, the female and male Order of Ashes agents, that Vanyra had spotted earlier enter the tavern. Their entrance draws a number of eyes, some curious and some wary, for a longer period than either Vanyra or Yuu remember receiving upon their own entrances. After a quick scan of the crowd before them the two move to the bartender, who becomes pensive at their approach.

The female immediate inquires after Zelpuz, using a perfect recital of the description provided by the two businessmen. The bartender responds that he had not seen the man come in before, but was here for several hours before leaving just a few minutes earlier. With that the two agents thank the man for their time and exit the tavern.
Vanyra
Player, 403 posts
Freyan
Natural
Wed 30 May 2018
at 05:29
  • msg #331

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

Vanyra heads towards the washroom in order to radio to Zelpuz and Yuu regarding what they want to do.  She indicates that she is willing to help stop someone for questioning, but she is nervous about going after agents that might have mind control or could be part of something bigger and scarier with people that have mind control.
Zelpuz
player, 678 posts
Wed 30 May 2018
at 18:14
  • msg #332

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

"I don't think we should take them in for questioning, they are members of the Order, so am I. Things are strange here, so I want to find out what's going on, but I don't want to be on the Order hit-list." Zelpuz replies. "Let's stick to observation."
Vanyra
Player, 404 posts
Freyan
Natural
Thu 31 May 2018
at 01:36
  • msg #333

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

"I'll stay a bit longer to avoid suspicion."
Zelpuz
player, 680 posts
Thu 31 May 2018
at 07:20
  • msg #334

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

"OK, I'll follow them. I'll try to keep you updated where we are."
DJShirow
GM, 868 posts
Sat 2 Jun 2018
at 01:14
  • msg #335

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

The two Mespah agents walk back the way they came, inland and deeper into the city, while Zelpuz shadows them from the rooftops. They seem to be moving with purpose, though not in haste; it is obvious they are following a familiar route. No words are being spoken between them, and Zelpuz assumes there is a telepathic conversation underway which is standard procedure for agents; don't potentially reveal details to the commons when you don't have to. After about thirty minutes Zelpuz guesses these two are headed back to the Chapter House, given their current neighbourhood.
DJShirow
GM, 870 posts
Sat 2 Jun 2018
at 15:34
  • msg #336

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

Zelpuz continues his surveillance from his elevated vantage points, teleporting from rooftop to rooftop as the pair of Order agents meander through the near-empty streets of late Aftereven in Ossylia. As suspected the two eventually make their way to the Order Chapter House and enter.
Yuu Jin
player, 475 posts
Sat 2 Jun 2018
at 16:36
  • msg #337

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

Yuu finishes off the basket of fries he'd ordered, and takes a sip of his second ale. He scribbles some ideas in his notebook, inking out a few blueprints and diagrams. Chewing on the end of his pen, he looks casually around, aiming to catch Vanyra's eye.
Vanyra
Player, 405 posts
Freyan
Natural
Sun 3 Jun 2018
at 23:22
  • msg #338

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

After waiting a bit to not seem suspicious or linked to Zelpuz, Vanyra departs the establishment so that she can be outside and ready if needed.
Zelpuz
player, 684 posts
Mon 4 Jun 2018
at 03:40
  • msg #339

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

After they enter the Chapter house, Zelpuz radios back: "OK, they were actually from the Chapter. That's potentially bad. I'll come back, then let's see what to do next."
Yuu Jin
player, 476 posts
Mon 4 Jun 2018
at 18:49
  • msg #340

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

Yuu finishes off his drink, spends a few more minutes taking notes, then pays his bill and departs.

He stands on the street, wondering what to do. Truly lost for the moment.
DJShirow
GM, 873 posts
Tue 5 Jun 2018
at 20:02
  • msg #341

Chapter 7: The Spider's Lair

On his way back from tailing the agents to the Order Chapter House Zelpuz radios Vanyra and Yuu, suggesting that they make their individual ways back to Vanyra's apartment to discuss the evenings observations. From there the trio make their own meandering route to the rendezvous point.
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