Kalima has one hand on her spear, and three hands on Alban, who still
seems smug, u til one of her hands brushes against his neck, raising a small welt.

Oly slips out with the group and moves behind Alban and watches all around, above and below.

"Kalima, you beautiful war goddess, please stop touching this clearly corrupted young fool.  Ardenas, if you'd please step in close and make sure Alban doesn't do anything that deserves more of Kalima's tender attentions."

Benny waits a moment, and looks to see if Mancini wants to take over the questioning.


OOC:  I think Mancini came back?  Or is the Player still MIA?

In reply to Benny Morales (msg # 3):

Aoife is still a little annoyed, and ready to turn him into a fish at a moment's notice...

On cue, Ardenas steps up and initiates a grapple on one of Alban's arms.  If successful, he'll convert it to an arm lock to immobilize and control Alban.

[Private to GM: 05:07, Today: Ardenas Barehand rolled 13 using 3d6.  Judo (16 - 2 for arm grapple).]

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 5):

occ Mancini is still MIA.

Kalima looks at the mark on the man's neck, as she releases him into Ardenas' arm lock.

"My hands are holy, and they burned him like my spear did that infernal priest."

"Interesting.  Aloysius reacts that way because of his nature, not changed by the choices he's made in his life.  This one seems human, so either his trade with Faust has changed his nature, or this is due to the choices he's made.

"Alban, you'd best answer Benny's questions -- what favor did you trade to Johan Faust, and did you receive something tangible in return, or were you changed?"

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 7):

"I gave him nothing I was using "

In reply to Alban the lucky (msg # 8):

"I don't think you will get any less information out of him if I turn him into a fish...or maybe he just needs a big hug from Kalima..."

Benny sighs, "Young man do not mistake my initial desire to have a conversation like civilized people as an indication that I won't end our talk and withdraw my protection thus letting these ladies have their way.  She will turn you into a fish and leave in this alley to drown," he indicates Aoife and then Kalima, "and the holy touch of this angel you're already experienced.  However, if you answer straight and true, I will do what I can to help you out of your predicament, Lord Hermes is the shepherd of lost souls after all.  Now, what did you give and what did you receive?"


OOC:  01:41, Today: Benny Morales rolled 16 using 3d6.  Intimidation 15, attempting to scare Alban into talking. – [roll=1643265718.81922.341336]
Blah, MoS -1, hopefully Kalima looming and Aoife's threats lend at least a +1 to make that a Good Reaction instead of a Bad Reaction...
01:42, Today: Benny Morales rolled 8 using 3d6.  Detect Lies 17. – [roll=1643265775.84203.341336]

In reply to Benny Morales (msg # 10):

"I lead a charmed life, and even that cannot be taken lightly."

"Apparently, though, your luck can't be counted on for some things -- to find opponents in games of chance, for instance, or to protect you from the holy touch.  Luck may be better than skill once, but skill doesn't run out.  Say I kick you in the head.  You might be lucky enough to dodge the blow once or twice, but I'm sure I can keep kicking longer than you can keep dodging, luck or no.

"Now, you traded something you weren't using, for a charmed life.  See, we're making some progress.    What weren't you using -- your sense of honesty, of right and wrong, or simply your soul?  We've dealt with those who gave away their souls before.  Most of them are dead now, too."

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 12):

"Why does it even matter to you?"