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OOC: Alright, so since Raszire extinguished the light (and Weasel is human until specified otherwise), Weasel probably would only see darkness ahead of him where Filimena speaks. The rats could probably have warned him of the presence of the others though, depends on how you want to play Weasel. It's your intro scene after all.

As Filemina talks the rats all look up then scatter

OOC: There is dim light coming from above Weasel

Weasel got up and said: “Come in the light, I'll not eat you!”

But nobody came, or even answered him. He started to get nervous and looked around him for an escape route to make sure he could run away if the newcomer were hostile.

He put his hand in his coat and wrapped his fingers around a hidden dagger, and tried to see through the dark. he was sure he'd heard the voice of a little girl, but perhaps there were more in the dark, and not friendly.

13:57, Today: Weasel rolled 21 using 1d20+7 with rolls of 14.  Perception.

The young man looked at his left and right, and swore under his breath. "Hmmm. I could use George's help right now," he said under his breath, and wondered which tunnel was the quickest path to get to him.

Weasel then said: “ come on, I'll not bite you - unless you deserve it.” The usual friendly manner disappears at the end of the sentence, as his voice suddenly becomes very cold.

Filimena stepped forward, the better to see the young man, and the better to be seen. "Oh... oh I'd rather not be eaten if I can help it. Just a little bit lost, is all," she says. In hindsight, she isn't sure the scared little girl ruse makes much sense, considering she and her compatriots are clearly armed. A bit too late to change her mind now. If he's talking to rats, maybe that means his mind's deranged enough he'll accept the contradiction without too much trouble.

OOC: Can Filimena hear the thing about George? I'm guessing not. No Guidance this time cos I doubt she'd be able to cast it while maintaining this act.

17:38, Today: Filimena the Gentle rolled 11 using 1d20+3, rerolling ones with rolls of 8.  Perception.

Weasel look at her, incredulous "What are you doing here?...You lost? You're here alone?"

“Not alone. Some friends. We mean no harm. We came down here looking for someone,” Filimena replies, continuing to speak in a calm, submissive tone despite the obvious chill in the young man’s. “You didn’t see anyone pass this way, did you? Or your friends?” With this second question she glances down towards the rats with an appealing look on her face.

Weasel can make out rough movement of 5 forms in the dark, with one being much larger than the others - very similar built to George actually. [Private to Weasel: You do recall seeing a group of Eyes, maybe 5 or 6 of them, come through an little over an hour ago. They were dragging along a person who was bound and had a bag over their head.]

Without more context than a name, Filimena has little way to go on with George though given the human did call the rodents by mundane names a George could be anything.
[Private to Filimena the Gentle: George
^The big lizard
A monster in the water]

Filimena pretends to trip over a brick as an excuse to falter lean for a moment against a wall. The Voices have dropped her yet another hint. They seem to be speaking out more often recently. Why? This and their allusion to Finneas just deeply unnerve her. Glancing briefly back at the party. ”Caution,” she says telepathically to the first person she sees (OOC: arbitrarily let’s say this is Raszire). “Some kind of big lizard creature ahead. Lives in the water.”

Not getting a response from the young Man, Filimena tries another tactic. Gathering herself up, she steps forward tentatively, maintaining a submissive posture. “My name is Filimena. What’s yours?” she asks, with a slight smile. Knowing a person’s name makes it easier to relate to them personally.

"Weasel! Name's Weasel!" he say. "Are you new Eyes? If so, you're well behind of the group! The others passed some time ago already"

"I can  guide if you don't want to be late...at the norma....at my price, of course..."

Hearing Filimena’s warning without seeing her speak, Raszire gathers that he’s possibly the only one to receive the message. Quietly, he turns to the others and whispers “Filimena has warned of some sort of large lizard creature that lives in the water ahead. I’m not sure if it’s an immediate threat, but I’m growing weary of this exchange. Shall we advance, or do we continue to hide here in the shadows?”

Growing increasingly concerned for Filimena’s safety, Raszire waits impatiently for word from the others as he’s eager to protect the halfling, but doesn’t want to create an agitated situation if it’s truly unnecessary.

"Y...Yes... Advance... slowly..." respond the elf "Seem...friendly....". Weasel doesn't appear to be hostile and he'll see them sooner or later. Might as well take the lead and approach slowly to reveal themselves. Maybe...Maybe if the man is that comfortable with rats, he won't mind the sight of a (giant) cat. Well, maybe not, but they will need to deal with that eventually and preferably sooner than later. A big lizard creature, he said? That's not good. Well, he doesn't know the whole of the aquatic world, but he doesn't see a lot of instance where the combination of the words "big lizard" and "water" could be friendly. They need to get out of here.

Marik take a deep breath and guide Rani to advance slowly, first revealing her eyes that gleam under the light, then her large shoulders covered in spotted grey fur, then the rider atop her back, that ask...

"Price...you say...what price?" says Marik, who then say something to Rani in Elvish

[Language unknown: "Peut k, bere, ev k na... A somlarpro ro...  Peomil... unei realinredthi!" ]

The panther bare her large teeth in a attempt to smile and purr audibly in the tunnel.


OOC: Can Marik do a Perception check to try to see what is that "Big Lizard creature" they speak of ahead? Marik rolled 14.
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Raszire slings his shield over his back and again casts LIGHT on his mace. He raises it as though it were more of a torch and not a weapon in order to seem less threatening and begins to follow Marik and Rani through the sewer.

“We are friends and fellow travelers with Filimena here. I am Raszire. Before me are Marik and his companion Rani. Behind is our friend, Omaron. We mean you no harm, we merely ask for your assistance.

He shrugs his head, suggesting to Filimena to continue with her greeting now that she’s being joined by the group.

Right. Subtlety doesn’t seem to be working. Clearly she’s misread the situation slightly. Time to cut to the chase. No need to dilly dally. ”You’re right. We’re going to be late. Better you lead us. What’s your price?”

Without any knowledge of the sewers of Titans Gate Marik isn't sure what a George is...

[Private to Weasel: George was to your left last you saw him, the Eyes went to the right.]

"The sewers is a kind of Labyrinth ! it's easy to get lost... and don't think about finding a way out ! Is very fair to ask for... "

Sudenly Weasel shut up, turn the head toward Rani and...

"OOOHH .... big....CAT !!" He turn and start walking...no...run toward the panther!

The panther start growling menacingly, as the strange human approach...

Marik calm down the panther, saying to her.

[Language unknown: Setra ere...T siesev yin ernde ss der, ul ncthcawi e any, rutprotic unansa in hisyinast wit. E ticaveous...estomeforthi. Olver ol o int day san po... ]

The big cat stop growling, instead watching with a uneasy look the human run to her.

Weasel approach the large cat and stop to crouch in front of her, apparently not afraid at all, even excited at the prospect of a predator that big. He stare at her for a moment, and put his hand in front of her nose for her to sniff, like he would for a street cat. Then, he immediately goes to  scratch her behind the ear.

"Eyes...that way" he says without even looking at Raszire, Filimena and Omaron, pointing to the tunnel at his right (your left) .

He then take the jaws of the large cat in his hands and open them slightly...
"ooouuuhhh NICE!" he comment, seeing the size of the teeth.

He then goes and take one of Rani's front paws and lift it in the air. The claws gets outs like a set of knives.
"Woooo.....Even more Nice!"
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Filimena spins around in surprise. "Er, hello?" she says, turning back to glare for a moment at the rats, then again at the young man and Rani. "Rude?"
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Marik uncomfortably watch this happen for a few second, then gently tap Rani's side  to signal her to advance.

"Ahum...well...great...Let's all go now...Don't want be late, yes?" he says, trying to act natural. The panther advance quickly as soon as he taps, eager to put some space between her and the strange human.

He exchange a awkward look with the others, while gesturing with the head to move in direction of the left tunnel.


Rani advance ahead, along the sidewalk and sniff the air. Marik sigh, thinking solely about this strange encounter before suddenly remembering something. What was that about something in the water Raz said earlier?

OOC: Rani rolled a 17 for a Perception check with smell

Rani doesn't get much from sniffy about due to the overwhelming smell of refuse.

Omaron approaches the strange meeting. He remains silent, content to observe for now.

Moving along

Going through the sewer Weasel guides the group until they reach another T-junction where a spherical, grapefruit-sized creature with a bulging central eye and four stumpy eyestalks is floating. It bares its teeth at the group!

INITIATIVE!
09:17, Today: DM5 rolled 5,11 using d20,d20 with rolls of 5,11.  Initiative - Party vs Gazer!

Monster goes first!

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09:22, Today: DM5 rolled 1,4 using 1d4,1d4 with rolls of 1,4.  Gazer - Stalk Beams!
09:23, Today: DM5 rolled 3,6 using 1d6,1d6 with rolls of 3,6.  which PC to hit?

Omaron - Give me a Wisdom Save DC 12 or be Charmed!
Weasel - Give me a Strength Save DC 12 or be pushed 30ft away!

[Private to GM: Gazer - https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/gazer]
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"Ah! This is a tricky one" says Weasel as he spot the T-shaped intersection. "Best follow m..."

17:34, Today: Weasel rolled 2 using 1d20 with rolls of 2.  Strength Save.

The party is treated at his point with the vision of a scraggy Weasel flying cartoonishly like a projectile over their head, before they hear a loud  SPLASH  in the darkness behind them.

"ow....."