In reply to Sederic (msg # 469):

"Who is asking?" he asks, flipping a netful of refuse to the side of the fountain, where a wheelbarrow, shovel, and broom can be seen.

Flashing his Guild badge, Mancini speaks up. "Good sir, my name is Mancini of the Guild, here with some of my associates. I was just admiring your work, and my associates said that it must be the work of Defontes."

In reply to Mancini (msg # 472):

"Your friend is wrong. I am Remy DuFontaine, son of Rabbelais DuFontaine, son of Marcel DuFontaine., and we have all been exclusively the caretakers of the fountains. "
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As they talk, Mancini observes the wheelbarrow.

16:19, Today: Mancini rolled 3 using 3d6.  Hazmat magical via wild talent vs. 15.

Crit!

In reply to Mancini (msg # 474):

Holy water, which causes damage to creatures who take damage from holy things, can be despoiled in a variety of ways, from casting a curse, to the addition of impure substances, including but not limited to blood of a demon, immersion of unholy objects, and bodily waste.
The substance is created by the divine casting of create water, purify water, and bless, although on occasson, ordinary water may become holy by immersion of holy objects or relics, including but not limited to the blood of saints and the feathers of angels.
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"Generations of service to the Cathedral and the Church.  One can become caught up in such a tradition."

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 476):

"It is honorable work, never mind that my wife would say there is no room for advancement,  and that the pay is poor or that working for the purple priests just means that they remember to tax you first. Bah!"

Ardenas, taken aback, looks up the magnificent architecture of the cathedral, then back to the fountain in the square before it, and back to du Fontaine.

"I'd thought this fountain belonged to the Triunists, part of their cathedral -- and though not my faith, I've found Father Robard quite pleasant in recent dealings.  But you are employed by the Hadereum, then?"

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 478):

"I am a member of the Northport Department of Acqueducts and Sewers, and yes, the plutocrats run the department  "

"Ah, I see.  I can certainly sympathize with the situation of having to work for them.  I was raised Vejovist, though I'm now a Buddhist -- and I find them almost universally unpleasant.  Perhaps it's just the smell of power on them."

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 480):

"We are seeking someone who made a purchase from an unusual shop. What was the name, Mancini?"

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 480):

"Doesn't matter to me who the boss is. Work is work."

In reply to Remy du Fontaine (msg # 482):

"So who do you work for? I mean, all the bosses?"

In reply to Aoife (msg # 483):

He glares at the leprechaun,  more irritated by her questioning than surprised by the presence of the presence of Aloysius or Kalima.

"I work to get paid, like anybody else."

In reply to Remy du Fontaine (msg # 484):

"Of course. We just wanted to know the details of the work, other than cleaning fountains, and the payments."

In reply to Aoife (msg # 485):

"What is your issue? I clean fountains and fix plumbing. What do you do, little nosy one? Wait... I don't care. Now leave me to my work."

In reply to Remy du Fontaine (msg # 486):

"Oh, but you should care! I poke my nose into the affairs of demons, and you name has come up as having a contract with some of them! Not that you should be afraid of me, but my friend here really does not like those who work with demons."

She gives Kalima a glance...

In reply to Aoife (msg # 487):

"Enough of your nagging! Shush!"
[Private to Aoife: make a HT roll , PM me with results before posting]

"I apologize for my pushy little friend, monsieur.  We need but a moment of your time to ask a simple question, then we will be on our way.

"Perhaps it's best if I let Mancini explain the situation."

OOC: The Gathering Chi Academy neglected social skills -- or perhaps that was part of what they taught while Ardenas was away learning magic.

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 489):

Aoife, suddenly unable to make sound, glares at the labourer. Now she is sure he has something to hide...and she is looking for it! But for now, she is looking without speaking...but making it clear to all that she is unable to speak.

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 489):

Sederic was a little disturbed by the way the Leprechaun was silenced...

[Private to GM: That roll in | msg #465 for Hazmat (Magical), I finally saw it, sorry. Made it by 2.]

Oly wanders around behind the guy, staying aware of what's going on while sight seeing. He has his blade grip free should he need it.

[Private to GM:  11:49, Today: Oly rolled 13 using 3d6.  Shadowing. as the closet skill and he just made it  ]

In reply to Oly (msg # 492):

"We have evidence that you were in that unusual shop, and that you traded a service of some kind with them for something.  What did you do for them, and what did you get in return?"

In reply to Mancini (msg # 493):

The laborer glares at Mancini, while avoiding eye contact with Kalima. He sneers at Aloysius and ignores the leprechaun except for a half smile.

In reply to Remy du Fontaine (msg # 494):

Happy with being ignored, the Leprechaun glares back at him...

[Private to GM: Cast Curse, 1 point, skill 20, so no words or actions required.]