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Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks (Part A) [01/31/1925]

Posted by The KeeperFor group 0
Millicent O'Connor
player, 129 posts
Age 29. App 14, Siz 10
Innocent Businesswoman
Fri 27 Jan 2017
at 00:53
  • msg #36

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

 "Yah touchy," Millicent said slurring her words and giggling. She wobbled alongside Leo moving away  from the man. "Comon funny guy," she said a little too loudly, "lets go somewhere more fun!"

 She leaned down to whisper, "With that many men, they can't possibly be doing something on the level. How in the world are we going to get close?" 
Lascars
NPC, 1 post
Fri 27 Jan 2017
at 03:03
  • msg #37

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

The man laughed softly into the night.

"These two fools have the right idea. And you, big fool, will you be joining them? Or you are still wanting to stay here, ulloo ke patthe?" he asked Stanley.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:04, Fri 27 Jan 2017.
Stanley Bishop
player, 667 posts
Pinkerton Detective
Age 38 App 09 Siz 16
Sun 29 Jan 2017
at 08:28
  • msg #38

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

"I don't think they will be wanting me to join them." Bishop answered looking at the two love birds, seeming a bit confused and none to bright.

A bit dejected, Bishop turned and walked away. Heading off as if looking for another ship that might be loading cargo late.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:13, Sun 29 Jan 2017.
Walter 'Bo' Brandon
player, 430 posts
Age 35 APP 09 SIZ 13
Sun 29 Jan 2017
at 13:47
  • msg #39

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

Walter remains motionless and silent in the deepest shadows.
The Keeper
GM, 1271 posts
Tue 31 Jan 2017
at 01:45
  • msg #40

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

The man laughed softly at Stanley's attempted obfuscation. They watched while he left, till they could no longer see him, and then they walked back towards the warehouse, entering it again.



OOC:

How long does Walter remain in the area?
Are Leo and Millicent returning to the car?
What does Stanley do after he retreats?

Millicent O'Connor
player, 132 posts
Age 29. App 14, Siz 10
Innocent Businesswoman
Tue 31 Jan 2017
at 02:18
  • msg #41

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]


 OOC: Where are we in relation to the warehouse? Is there anyway to come around from the other side or will it be too obvious? This might be up to Walter if we can't do anything without them noticing.
The Keeper
GM, 1273 posts
Tue 31 Jan 2017
at 02:58
  • msg #42

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

OOC:

You all had to cross a street to get to the area where the warehouse area is. There's a turn-in for vehicles to access the warehouses in that area. Then there's a series of docks just beyond the warehouses, several of which are empty, or housing smaller craft, one of which houses a merchantman vessel.

There is a way to come around from the other side, if you would like, but as to whether that would be too obvious, that's something you'll have to judge for yourself.

But what I can tell you is certainly too obvious is trying to come back around from the other side while they're watching you walk away - though you're welcome to do that if you'd like.

Otherwise, I'm curious as to what you had planned.


Dr. Leonardo Elias
player, 485 posts
Physician
Age 58 APP 12 SIZ 11
Tue 31 Jan 2017
at 14:02
  • msg #43

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

Leo leaned over to Millicent and spoke quietly to her again.
The Keeper
GM, 1274 posts
Wed 1 Feb 2017
at 02:42
  • msg #44

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

The night seemed still and quiet save from the ambient sound of water lapping against the docks and the sounds of people drifting in from establishments a few streets down, dark except for the intermittent lighting of the docks that was scattered and sometimes lost in the fog, sometimes eerily reflected back.
This message was last edited by the GM at 05:05, Fri 03 Feb 2017.
Millicent O'Connor
player, 134 posts
Age 29. App 14, Siz 10
Innocent Businesswoman
Thu 2 Feb 2017
at 22:33
  • msg #45

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

In reply to Dr. Leonardo Elias (msg # 43):


 Millicent nodded to Leo and started talking very loudly. "Hey, what do you think you're doing?! What kind of girl do you think I am!"

"Try to help me up,"
she whispered.

  She pushed him back, pretending to stumble fall to the ground.

"You lush,"
she continued in her loud voice, slurring her words. "I can't believe I fell for your lies, Bastard!"
Stanley Bishop
player, 670 posts
Pinkerton Detective
Age 38 App 09 Siz 16
Fri 3 Feb 2017
at 02:54
  • msg #46

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

Bishop continued on his way. With Leo and Millicent playing their part, he figured Bo still had a chance to sneak in and look around. He planned to sneak back himself in a few minutes.
Dr. Leonardo Elias
player, 486 posts
Physician
Age 58 APP 12 SIZ 11
Mon 6 Feb 2017
at 14:55
  • msg #47

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

Leo took a step back at the push, and feigned a stumble of his own. "I know zactly what kinda girl you are."

The physician seemed to regain his footing and then helped Millicent back up, or tried to do so at least.
Millicent O'Connor
player, 135 posts
Age 29. App 14, Siz 10
Innocent Businesswoman
Mon 6 Feb 2017
at 16:29
  • msg #48

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

Dr. Leonardo Elias:
Leo took a step back at the push, and feigned a stumble of his own. "I know zactly what kinda girl you are."

The physician seemed to regain his footing and then helped Millicent back up, or tried to do so at least.



"Oh really" Millicent said loudly as Leo tried to help her up. "And I knows what kind of Mmmmm..MAN you are," studdering before saying the word with an air of distaste in her voice. "A...A... ooph," her voice cut out as she purposefully fell backwards trying to get up, trying to make as much of a distraction as possible.
Dr. Leonardo Elias
player, 487 posts
Physician
Age 58 APP 12 SIZ 11
Mon 6 Feb 2017
at 18:09
  • msg #49

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

"You haven't even scratched the surface, honey. There's still a lot for you to find out." Leo grabbed at Millicent's back to act as though he was keeping her from falling. He could follow her dance steps as easily as he could lead.
The Keeper
GM, 1286 posts
Wed 8 Feb 2017
at 18:17
  • msg #50

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

Walter stood there in silence, his dark clothing blending in with the limited lighting and the fog, marking him for the moment as undetected. Stanley had wandered off in one direction, Leo and Millicent in another. The men had retreated to the warehouse.

OOC:

What is Walter's next move?

Walter 'Bo' Brandon
player, 433 posts
Age 35 APP 09 SIZ 13
Fri 10 Feb 2017
at 20:55
  • msg #51

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

In reply to The Keeper (msg # 50):
The Keeper
GM, 1292 posts
Mon 13 Feb 2017
at 04:25
  • msg #52

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

Once all has been quiet for several minutes, Walter shuffled his chilled feet and started to move. Keeping to the darkest patches of shadow, he approached the warehouse.

There were no windows on the warehouse, though there was a door on the side he approached from, and several larger sliding gates that appeared to open vertically. He could see a hint of light around the edges of the door. Listening to the door, he can hear some conversation quietly.

OOC:

Make a Listen roll.

Walter 'Bo' Brandon
player, 434 posts
Age 35 APP 09 SIZ 13
Mon 13 Feb 2017
at 14:43
  • msg #53

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

In reply to The Keeper (msg # 52):

Walter 'Bo' Brandon rolled 35 using 1d100 with rolls of 35.  Listen 40%.
The Keeper
GM, 1296 posts
Mon 13 Feb 2017
at 20:41
  • msg #54

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

Walter heard a few men talking in a language he didn't understand. He had been around the world enough to identify it something Indian, supported by his estimation of the darker skinned mens' appearances.
Walter 'Bo' Brandon
player, 435 posts
Age 35 APP 09 SIZ 13
Tue 14 Feb 2017
at 13:04
  • msg #55

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

In reply to The Keeper (msg # 54):

Can he access the back of the warehouse, the dock side?

And I take it there is no upper story, no fire escape or access ladder to the roof on the front.
This message was last edited by the player at 13:05, Tue 14 Feb 2017.
The Keeper
GM, 1301 posts
Wed 15 Feb 2017
at 17:30
  • msg #56

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

In reply to Walter 'Bo' Brandon (msg # 55):

OOC:
There is no upper story, no fire escape, or access ladder from the roof. He can access all other sides of the warehouse by walking around the building.

The Keeper
GM, 1306 posts
Thu 16 Feb 2017
at 19:02
  • msg #57

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]


OOC:


The above image represents a rough map of what is going on in your various scenarios. 

The green square represents where the car was parked, and where Leo and Millicent decided to return. 
The building outlined in red is the warehouse. 
The blue rectangle is the merchantman vessel that you all saw as you approached.
The yellow dot is where Stanley headed presumably in search of more work.
The orange dot is where Walter remained undetected.


This message was last edited by the GM at 19:05, Thu 16 Feb 2017.
The Keeper
GM, 1315 posts
Tue 21 Feb 2017
at 17:10
  • msg #58

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

Some noise came from the boat, and looking there Walter could see a series of figures disembarking, heading to the entrance of the port area towards the town.




Make a Stealth roll.
Walter 'Bo' Brandon
player, 436 posts
Age 35 APP 09 SIZ 13
Tue 21 Feb 2017
at 18:00
  • msg #59

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

Trying to keep an eye on the aproaching figures and on the warehouse, Walter blunders into an empty ash can, sending it careening and clattering down the slight incline toward the river.

He flees, taking a circuitous ramp toward the car.

Those zany madcaps, Stanley and Walter, in Laurel and Hardy Rob a Warehouse
The Keeper
GM, 1320 posts
Wed 22 Feb 2017
at 19:55
  • msg #60

Re: Chapter 2.3: Hickory Dickory Docks [01/31/1925]

The sailors seemed surprised by the revelation of Walter's presence, but didn't give chase when he fled.

OOC: Please move to the Docks thread, Part C. Closing this one.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:58, Wed 22 Feb 2017.
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