Danielle doesn't really have any bills to pay given her sorry state, but when she does need cash she likes to deal in information and secrets. It's easy for her to snoop around, and sometimes she'll even get info that can be used in more supernatural matters.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:27, Thu 10 Sept 2020.

So it's up to Jake to decide who he wants to bring into this investigation. He might want all of you, or just one of you, or to take this one alone. Whomever is left over, I'll create another job for you.

The other PC's could be hanging out at Kian's club, and I would there because the corpse had its throat ripped out. Then I notice them there and remember they can be very useful.

Right now it's about 0730, which is not the natural time for nightclubs, vampires, or rock musicians.

In reply to MC: Master of Ceremonies (msg # 15):

Ah, good point. Vamps here are sun-phobic, yes?

I could text everybody...

Sure, easily. Just include that note on your next post.

In reply to Jake Montello (msg # 16):

Danielle doesn't technically have a cellphone? She probably bit the dust with a flip phone, but I can't imagine they have good service in the space between life and death.  We can totally just write this off as her being with Nora or Xavier though, when they get the texts.

In reply to Danielle Grimm (msg # 18):

Well, if you have a working car-why not a phone?

The core rulebook is really open-ended as to what gear the Spectre has. All we have to go off of is "Whatever was on your person when you died, albeit spiritual versions of each."

It's ultimately the MC's decision, but I personally took this as "anything you were actively holding/carrying when you died." So relatively trivial things, such as office supplies or sentimental trinkets, or (MC permitting?) an old flip-phone that somehow still works.

You definitely have a cell phone. It doesn't work via satelites, it works by the connection you have with the people you call. So it gets better reception with people you know well, less good with strangers, and you can't dial a random number at all.

But yes, Danielle has a phone. It's a phone circa the era she died, so it's kind of old by today's levels.

That's a really interesting work around! I'll update my character sheet with the new spirit phone and hop into the roleplay shortly.

Here's a question.  I don't have any relationship with Danielle (debts at least).  So do I know her or is this their first meet.  It seems like Jake may reach out to everyone for assistance pretty often from the way he sent that email.  It's possible Danielle and Xavier know each other, just don't owe each other.

What do you think Danielle?

In reply to Xavier Marsh (msg # 23):

Oh, sure. Danielle's pretty amicable, so they would probably know each other as acquaintances through Jake.

There's a map, taken from the Dark Streets book, of the Bronx, in the 'Locations and Places' thread. As other areas become relevant to the campaign story, I'll add those as well.

Sorry, sorry! I think I mis-indicated what I was trying to get across with my actions. To wit; Jake, Nora is standing across the street -from you-, waving her phone in your direction, asking about the text.

Yeah, I think everyone is together now.

In reply to Nora Doe (msg # 26):

Oh sure, but he would still call you...and then look up and actually see you.

Let's just assume that everyone has been filled in with knowledge to avoid Jake's player having to retype everything I've said, and that everyone is seeing the same crime scene. Someone make a Move.

Note that 'what's in it for me' for Nora doesn't have to be a capital-D Debt. It could just as easily be a nice dinner, a new pair of roller skates, or something else equally odd.

Oh, and one thing I forgot to do. Sue me, it's my first time playing or running this system.

At the beginning of every session, announce which character your
character trusts the least; their player will spotlight a Faction for
your character (that isn’t already marked). Mark that Faction. Tell the
MC about a rumor or conflict that you’ve heard about that Faction,
building on previous established information if you’d like, and roll with
the Faction.
On a 10+, you’re prepared for the conflict you laid out: you’ve got a
Debt on someone in that Faction or a useful piece of information or
equipment, your choice. On a 7-9, you’re neck deep in it: you owe
someone in that Faction a Debt, and someone in that Faction owes
a Debt to you. On a miss, you’re caught flat-footed, unprepared, or
unaware: the MC will tell you who is coming at you.

Oh yeah! I totally forgot about that mechanic as well. I'd say that Danielle trusts Xavier the least. Not in a hostile way, she simply doesn't know him well enough to make a judge of character.

Since we're doing play-by-post, what would you consider to be the "start" of each session?

I'll tell you when a session is over.

Here's the thing. I'd like to say 'Xavier', too, but I don't want to lean double on someone who doesn't already have a post up. I think Danielle and Nora trust each other pretty well, so I'm sorry, Jake, it's gonna have to be you. :(

In reply to MC: Master of Ceremonies (msg # 31):

10:51, Today: Jake Montello rolled 10 using 2d6.  Night faction roll.

Jake has heard about various vampires using a form of human trafficking. As the need for blood is paramount, most of the victims are often never seen again even without vampires being involved. Thus making a useful food source and entertainment. Needless to say, some in the Night community find this so awful they are willing to inform on thier fellow undead...and Jake has plans on dealing with these creatures.

As for which PC Jake trusts the least it would certainly be Nora. Demons may be awful, but they do tend to make rational, if selfish, choices. With the fae you can never tell...
This message was last edited by the player at 15:23, Mon 14 Sept 2020.

I'm so pleased I got the untrusted! Nora is absolutely that. :D