[20:13] <@BradGM> ++++++++Begin Transmission++++++++
[20:13] <@BradGM> +++Calixis Cup: Consolodation+++
[20:13] <@BradGM> +++Thought of the Day: Suffer Not The Witch To Live+++
[20:13] <@BradGM> +++Location: Hall 00-012.4; Arbites Fortress, Upper Hive/Hidden Office of Pajo Helk, Toxic Falls, Hive Sibellus; Scintilla+++
[20:13] <@BradGM> +++1449 Hours Hive Sibellus time+++
[20:14] <@BradGM> +++Grendel, Mira and their guide Bowels arrived in Toxic Falls, where Bowel’s contract was re-negociated. While goiong for the Spark-Faced Mutant, they were ambushed by a group of juvie gangers, but were quickly beaten. Meanwhile, Lazerus joined Elana and Alaric heading for the Arbites Fortress to meet Inquisitor Skane, but were stopped by the zeal of Skane’s own acolytes.
[20:14] <@BradGM> During that time, The underhive pair arrived at the designated dive, and met the contact, despite more or less following the procedure. Mira and Grendel were taken to a hidden office in an alley dead end, and met with Pajo Helk, recieving a sling bag filled with fist-sized polished stones, yet as light as a feather.+++
[20:14] <@BradGM> ++++++++End Transmission++++++++
[20:14] <@BradGM> ((Mira and Grendel, join #toxicfalls))
[20:16] <@BradGM> Lazerus and Elana, you are down the hall to the Hall of Justice. The 2 acolytes are still hanging in front of the door.
[20:25] * DiceServitor (~Omnissiah@modemcable214.22-130-66.mc.videotron.ca) has joined #Shadowrun
[20:25] <@BradGM> ((right, that should do it))
[20:26] * +Elana nods towards the exit, reiterating her previous opinion: 1"Mayhaps we can be useful to your fellow Acolytes. We can return to Inquisitor Skane later on, and may have more success reaching him."
[20:27] <+Lazerus_Grim> "Indeed, though we run the risk of not being able to find her again."
[20:31] * +Elana eyes the Arbitrator: 1"You already had dealings with this Inquisitor?"
[20:33] <@BradGM> Alaric "No, I have not. Where to now?"
[20:35] * +Elana pauses for a heartbeat before tapping the vox-controls on her armour collar. 1@@"Mockingbird, this is Elana. Report - what is your current situation?"
[20:36] * Retrieving #Shadowrun modes...
[20:36] <+Elana> "Let us hope they are still in range"6, she adds towards the Acolytes.
[20:37] <@BradGM> @@Static.@@
[20:39] * +Elana repeats her call, fumbling on the small dials as she attempts to increase signal strength - yet likely to no avail. 1@@"Mockingbird, report in. Do you receive?"
[20:39] <@BradGM> @@Different Static.@@
[20:40] * +Elana ceases her attempts at establishing communication. 1"It appears we have no way to make contact for now. Suggestions?"
[20:41] <+Grendel> ((that's what the group gets for offending the machine spirits of commbeads earlier in the game))
[20:41] <+Lazerus_Grim> "We must trust that the others are completing their task and focus on ours. Hopefully Skane will be done soon...."
[20:42] <+Elana> ((I didn't participate in that!))
[20:44] * +Elana harrumphs in dissatisfaction. 1"True enough. I dislike waiting."
[20:44] * +Lazerus_Grim nods
[20:44] <+Lazerus_Grim> "There are less subtle, more....violent means."
[20:46] <@BradGM> Alaric "What do you mean? Starting something here, and the hall will be filled with Judges under 2 minutes."
[20:47] * +Lazerus_Grim sighs
[20:47] <+Lazerus_Grim> "I dislike logic."
[20:48] <@BradGM> Alaric "Yet agian, it's 3 against 2; and we got the sister in armour here."
[20:50] * +Elana studies the hidden psyker with a puzzled look until apparently choosing to disregard the suggestion as a weak attempt at some jest. Alaric earns a chastising gaze as he seems to participate. 1"Those are Imperial agents"6, she reminds them both. 1"Take care of what you speak."
[20:56] <@BradGM> Alaric "So are we; and we're in higher numbers."
[20:59] <+Elana> "You cannot seriously suggest we take to battle against loyal agents of the God-Emperor's will."
[21:00] <@BradGM> Alaric "What lese is there to do? Either we wait or we go in."
[21:03] <+Elana> "Then we wait"6, she growls. 1"Despite earlier claims, our message is not of any true importance. We are playing an Inquisitor's game."
[21:04] * +Lazerus_Grim finds a bench and sits
[21:05] * +Elana follows Lazerus, though she remains standing. 1"They cannot stay in there forever"6, she announces as if attempting to remind herself more than her companions.
[21:06] <+Lazerus_Grim> "No, but they can take a very, very, very long time."
[21:07] <@BradGM> An couple of hours passes, when the doors leading to the Hall of Justice opens. A short-haired, stern looking woman wearing gilded enforcer armour is walking besides the Lord-Marshall. They exchange words before the acolyte woman speaks to the gilded armoured wearing woman, motioning you.
[21:10] <@BradGM> The trio isbegins walking toward you." [21:12] * +Elana had still resisted the bench, but closed her eyes and - maybe to the chagrin of the other two Acolytes, should they have attempted to find sleep - had begun to silently recite liturgies as her fingers ran over the prayer beads of her Chaplet Ecclesiasticus. She does not notice Skane in the first moment, but opens her eyes as she notices footsteps closing in. [21:14] <@BradGM> Woman "So, you have business with me? State your names and function!" [21:16] * +Elana immediately assumes the role of the speaker, taking a step forward. 1"Are you Inquisitor Skane?" 6The other woman is met with a stern, judging gaze. [21:18] <@BradGM> "You'd be wise to answer, Sister." [21:20] * +Elana slightly narrows her eyes, hesitates a moment before yielding. 1"I am Sister Elana of the Orders Militant, currently in the employ of Inquisitor Jex and acting as courier. I have tribute to deliver." [21:20] <@BradGM> The Woman turns to Lazerus and Alaric. [21:20] <+Lazerus_Grim> "Templar Tertius Lazerus Grim, mistress." [21:21] <@BradGM> Alaric "Alaric Augustus Novarius, My Lord. We are all acolytes of Inquisitor Jex." [21:22] <@BradGM> Skane "Then I am Inquisitor Skane. What is it you want?" [21:24] * +Elana produces the small bag she had been issued, giving it another somewhat skeptical look before offering it to Skane. 1"Tribute, by the hands of Inquisitor Vaabak." [21:25] <@BradGM> Skane "So who's acolyte are you? Jex's or Vaabak's?" [21:28] <+Elana> "As I said"6, the Sister reiterates, as if slowly losing patience, 1"we were sent by Inquisitor Jex to deliver this. I had hoped you would unserstand these rituals more than we do." [21:28] <+Elana> ((s=d)) [21:32] <@BradGM> Skane "And you should offer me tribute on behalf of your own Lord rather than wherever you gotten it." [21:33] <@BradGM> Skane "Do not think yourself outside this matter sister." [21:34] * +Elana 's irritation grows, though she still maintains her composure - undoubtedly due to convent training. 1"It is what I did. If the origin of the tribute should have remained a secret, I apologize, but I was not privy to the rules of this ... game." [21:35] <@BradGM> Skane ehrself seems to be loosing patience, but doens't hide it behind training. "So what is it this time? A bag filled wiht dirt?"
[21:36] * +Elana blinks, as she would agree that it would be pretty close to her own observations - yet she is clever enough not to voice her thoughts. Wordlessly, she hands Skane the bag.
[21:37] <@BradGM> Skane takes the bag, and touches it a little, before passing it to her acolyte." [21:38] <@BradGM> Skane "There, your task is complete." [21:39] <@BradGM> Skane "You may dispose." [21:39] * +Elana inclines her head. 1"Thank you, Inquisitor. Is there any message we should convey?" [21:39] <@BradGM> Skane "No." [21:40] <@BradGM> She turns and leave with her 2 acolytes in tow, throwing you scrutinising glares.*
[21:41] * +Elana bows before turning to Alaric and Lazerus, taking a deep breath.
[21:45] <+Lazerus_Grim> "Wow. That was less than respectful. Shall we proceed to the last objective?"
[21:46] <@BradGM> ((BRB))
[21:47] <@BradGM> ((RP while you drive back to the tricorn or something))
[21:50] * +Elana nods, intoning a verse. 1"The God-Emperor takes delight in mankind, and it is written, the humble He crowns with salvation." 6An almost reflexive Aquila-gesture follows before she continues on: 1"Let us go. With any luck, this last step of our journey will not have us waste as much time."
[21:55] <@BradGM> ((Back))
[21:55] * +Lazerus_Grim follows the sister.
[21:56] * +Elana returns to the requisitioned vehicle where she allows Alaric to assume the driver's seat again as she tries to squeeze her armoured form onto the rear compartment, hopefully leaving enough space for Lazerus to follow.
[21:57] * +Lazerus_Grim squeezes into whatever room he can
[21:58] <@BradGM> ((you cans it up front))
[21:58] <@BradGM> ((this ain't a mini))
[21:59] <@BradGM> You drive back to the Tricorn.
[21:59] <+Elana> ((more room on the rear seats, pauldrons are bulky))
[22:00] <+Elana> "Now, onto our last assignment ... the Watch Commander, was it?"6, she recalls from memory.
[22:07] <@BradGM> ((..?))
[22:09] <@BradGM> ((You can talk to each other))
[22:11] <+Elana> "We need to find the servoskull again"6, she continues. 1"Apart from possibly being able to lead us to the target location, he is also an essential part of this task. I wonder if it would listen in to our vox?"
GRENDEL AND MIRA DEALING WITH PAJO HELK AND ALSO, BOWEL PROBLEMS
[20:16] <@BradGM> You have the slingbag.
[20:16] <Grendel> "Any other message we need to relay?"
[20:17] <@BradGM> "Other than he knows what I expect of him now."
[20:18] * Grendel nods beneath his cowl, assuming that has some sort of fleshy meaning.
[20:27] * Grendel bows slightly to the man. "Then if that is all we will be leaving now."
[20:28] <BradGM> Pajo "You'll be all right to get back up hive? You need a ride, I can get it; I'd hate to see such fine acolytes getting banged up."
[20:29] <Grendel> "We have a guide I believe."
[20:29] * Mira_Atella looks at Grendel, "If we can go straight back, wouldn't you prefer that to the route we came?"
[20:30] * Grendel shrugs. "What would it cost us?"
[20:30] * *.undernet.org sets mode: +o BradGM
[20:30] <C> 1 client should have been opped.
[20:31] <@BradGM> Pajo laughs a little, kicing back his feet on his large, ornamented wooden desk "You guys are learning quick how things work around here...Let's say..consider it a favour form me, to you, no strings attached."
[20:32] <Mira_Atella> "Very generous of you, thank you." she nods her head towards him.
[20:32] <@BradGM> !perc 64
[20:32] <DiceServitor> BradGM rolls [ 64% (or Lower) : 12 57%, Success ]
[20:32] * Grendel thinks these are the kind of favors that have the most strings, but allows Mira to take the lead.
[20:32] <@BradGM> roll scrutiny!
[20:33] <@BradGM> ((half perception if you don't ahve it))
[20:33] <Grendel> !perc 17
[20:33] <Mira_Atella> !perc 17
[20:33] <DiceServitor> Grendel rolls [ 17% (or Lower) : 12 2%, Success ]
[20:33] <DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls [ 17% (or Lower) : 04 80%, Fail ]
[20:37] <@BradGM> Indeed Grendel, the man will surely be returning to fetch something, sometime, somehwere, for some reason....Mira, You're not gonna be walking back it seems! Emperor bless this Pajo Helk!
[20:38] <Grendel> "I am sure Mira is glad to accept this...gift."
[20:42] <@BradGM> Pajo "Excellent, I'll have Maor drive you." *He presses on a hidden button and the Bald man who took you to the crime lord eneters. "Yeah boss?"
[20:43] <@BradGM> Pajo "Ah, Maor! Drive those 2 back up-hive."
[20:43] <@BradGM> Maor "Right now boss?"
[20:43] <@BradGM> Pajo "Yes, now."
[20:44] <@BradGM> Maor turns to you. "come on follow me."
[20:44] * Mira_Atella nods once more to Pajo before standing and following Maor.
[20:45] * Grendel nods. "We have a message to deliver before we go." He turns and walks out the door to retrieve his weapon before he goes anywhere.
[20:45] <@BradGM> Grendel, your weapons was kept by Maor, as he told you; it was not manipulated or tampered with. So were Mira's weapons
[20:47] * Grendel mutters brief prayers to the machine spirit in binary as he heads outside to tell Bowels that we have another ride back.
[20:47] <@BradGM> Bowels is busy drinking at the bar.
[20:47] * Mira_Atella waits with Maor while Grendel goes to speak with the guide.
[20:48] * Grendel finds the...man. "It seems we have been provided with another way back to the hive."
[20:49] <@BradGM> Mira, Maor takes you to a garage building of sorts, and opens the door, to reveal a land car and 3 men armed wiht shotguns, who relaxed after seeing Maor.
[20:49] <@BradGM> Bowels "Huh? What do you mean? another guide?"
[20:49] * Mira_Atella glances around at the protection surrounding the vehicle.
[20:50] <@BradGM> The 3 men are wearing a trech-coat the same colour as maor, and are armed wiht pump-aciton shotguns.
[20:50] <@BradGM> The car appears to be a used, but servicable land 4-door car.
[20:51] <Mira_Atella> "People must try to steal that a lot if you're protecting it so heavily."
[20:52] * Grendel shrugs. "Some sort of conveyance I believe. Provided by our...contact."
[20:52] <@BradGM> Maor "People respect strength here, girly. Your power and respect goes as far as your gun's range. Remember that next time you come around for a visit."
[20:53] <@BradGM> Bowels "So, I get paid the rest?"
[20:53] * Grendel shakes his head. "But you may keep the helmet."
[20:56] <@BradGM> Bowels "You cheat! We had a deal! Gimme 30 thrones and let's forget about it."
[20:57] <Grendel> "20 and we're done."
[20:58] <@BradGM> Bowels "Fine! But next time, you don't get a pot at all except if you pay for it!"
[20:58] * Grendel hands over 20 credits. "The Omnissiah's blessings on you."
[21:00] <@BradGM> Bowels "Blahk!
[21:01] * Grendel shrugs and turns, heading back towards Mira and the rest.
[21:02] * Mira_Atella looks to Grendel as he approaches, "I assume he wasn't happy."
[21:04] <Grendel> The mechadendrites twitch at the comment. "You will have to bring your own pot next time, or thrones."
[21:04] <Mira_Atella> "I don't have many plans of sewer spelunking any time in the near future, but I'll keep that in mind."
[21:05] <@BradGM> Maor "All right, let's go."
[21:05] * Mira_Atella nods.
[21:05] * Grendel nods, looking over the vehicle.
[21:08] <@BradGM> It seems to be well maintained; the engiens runs well, the interiors is still clean and with less tears and stains than you'd would expect form an underhive vehicle.
[21:10] <@BradGM> Maor drives you into Hive City "Where do I drop you?"
[21:11] * Grendel mentions a location two blocks from where the backdoor to the Tricorn is.
[21:14] <Mira_Atella> (( wouldn't we still need to take the train thing to get to the tricorn? ))
[21:14] <@BradGM> ((no))
[21:15] <@BradGM> ((he basically drops you at the station))
[21:15] * Mira_Atella exits the vehicle and gives a thanks to Maor before walking towards the platform, looking for the time.
[21:17] * Grendel exits the conveyance as well, his mechadendrites stretching as they become uncramped for the first time in a while.
[21:20] <@BradGM> Maor dissapear wihtin the mass of vehicles driving back and forth.
[21:22] * Grendel starts trudging back to the main base.
[21:23] <@BradGM> You go bakc throught the hidden entrance. You'Re a long corridor, wiht a door at the very end.
[21:23] * Mira_Atella walks down the hallway, looking a bit tired after the day.
[21:24] <@BradGM> You pass the door and comes into a darken room.
[21:24] * Grendel pulls his mechadendrites in close to not scrape against the wall, his gate easy.
[21:25] <@BradGM> Then blinding lights turns on and youR'e surrounded by stromtroopers, thier hellguns pointed at you "DON't MOVE OR WE KILL YOU! IDENTIFY YOURSELVES!"
[21:25] * Mira_Atella stops, her eyes going wide with the lights, "We're from Mockingbird!"
[21:26] * Grendel sighs quietly and lets the programming take over, providing the identification.
[21:26] <Mira_Atella> (( heh I forgot about those, why didn't just scan instead of yelling at us? lol ))
[21:26] <@BradGM> ((stormtroopers?))
[21:27] <@BradGM> The Stormtroopers lower their weaposn after confirming your codes and let you go isnide.
[21:27] * Mira_Atella sighs as she passes them and continues inside, "You'd think they would have checked who we were before we even got that far."
[21:28] <Grendel> "I am sure it is an efficient killbox."
[21:28] <Mira_Atella> "A bit dramatic."
[21:30] * Grendel remains silent on that, but really thinks that most things the Inquisitors do fall under "Dramatic."
[21:32] * Grendel attempts to contact the Inquisitor to find his location.
[21:32] <Grendel> @@"Grendel to Inquisitor Jex."@@
[21:32] <@BradGM> You dramatically realized that Inquisitor Jex never gave you his frequency; all contact were make through Captain rothers or in person!
[21:32] <Grendel> @@"Grndel to Captain Rothar."@@
[21:33] <@BradGM> ((Grendel got a caugh?))
[21:34] <@BradGM> you ehar the robotized voice of Captain rothers. "Vox-link completed. Captain Rothers reporting."
[21:36] <Grendel> @@"Requesting position on the Inquisitor to deliver his tribute."@@
[21:37] <@BradGM> Captain rothers "Elaborate."
[21:38] <Grendel> @@"We have retrieved the tribute from Pajo Helk."@@
[21:38] <@BradGM> Rothers "Report current position."
[21:39] <Grendel> @@"We have just come in the entrance designated the "Hidden entrance.""@@
[21:40] <@BradGM> Rothers "Hold position. Will rendez-vous in 12.3 minutes."
[21:41] <Grendel> @@"Very well."@@
[21:41] * Mira_Atella leans against the wall while they wait.
[21:42] * Grendel turns to Mira. "We are to remain here until Captain Rothers arrives. Or someone else I suppose."
[21:42] <@BradGM> 12.2 minutes later, you see Captain Rothers down the hall, flying towards you.
[21:42] * Mira_Atella nods.
[21:42] <@BradGM> ((btw Mira, did you checked out the Malleus preview picture? http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=2365 ))
[21:43] <Mira_Atella> (( nope, looks nice though ))
[21:43] <Mira_Atella> (( pretty much Mira, except for the head part heh ))
[21:44] * Grendel lets his mechadendrites twitch. "Greetings Captain Rother."
[21:44] <@BradGM> Rothers "Greetings acolyte."
[21:45] * Mira_Atella pushes back off the wall, standing straight as Rothers arrives.
[21:45] * Grendel pats the satchel. "We have returned with the tribute."
[21:46] <@BradGM> Rothers "You instructions are to return the tribute to Inquistior Jex."
[21:46] <@BradGM> ((BRB))
[21:46] <Grendel> "We require a location."
[21:47] <@BradGM> Rothers "Follow me."
[21:47] <@BradGM> ((RP while you walk))
[21:48] * Mira_Atella follows behind Rothers and Grendel, taking the time to go over a few things on her dataslate.
[21:48] * Grendel straightens, the mechadendrites twitching while he walks. "This was relatively painless."
[21:49] <Mira_Atella> "I think it would have been a lot worse if we'd have had to go back the way we came. Those things in there might have been more ready for us the second time through."
[21:52] * Grendel nods. "Perhaps scavenging the first we felled."
[21:53] <Mira_Atella> "You didn't seem to believe him that there were no strings attached to giving us the ride, any reason in particular?"
[21:55] <Grendel> "He is an underhive boss. Do you really expect him to do anything for free?"
[21:56] <Mira_Atella> "Maybe he owed Jex a favor. You never know. But you're probably right."
[21:56] <@BradGM> ((back))
[21:56] <@BradGM> Rothers takes you back to the grand, guarded hall where the many Inquisitors have thier study.
[21:57] * Grendel continues to fall the skull. "I am sure you will see him again."
[21:58] <@BradGM> He stops to a section of the wall, which then slides up and reveals Inquisitor Jex, himself blocking most fo what'S behond him
[21:59] <@BradGM> He steps foward and the wall slides back down agian "Grendel, Mira...Captain rothers informed me you met Mister Helk."
[21:59] * Mira_Atella nods, "Yes."
[21:59] * Grendel carefully removes the satchel, holding it out. "Of course Inquisitor."
[22:00] <@BradGM> Jex "Excellent! I suppose your trip underhive wasn't too troubling...loking at you, it seems it was not!"
[22:01] * Mira_Atella looks at the rip in her suit, "Nothing Braden can't fix, I'm sure."
[22:01] <Grendel> "Minor nuisances I am sure."
[22:02] <@BradGM> He extents his hand
[22:03] * Grendel passes across the satchel. "There was..perhaps a message."
[22:04] <Grendel> "The you know what he expects of you?"
[22:06] <@BradGM> Jex "Yes of course." *He checks inside the bag, counting the stones* "I shall take care of it."
[22:06] <@BradGM> Jex "you may continue with your other tasks."
[22:06] <@BradGM> The walls opens up and enters. The hidden doors closes again.
[22:07] * Mira_Atella starts to say something, but he's gone too quickly. "Well.. we don't have any other tasks."
[22:07] * Mira_Atella shrugs.
[22:07] <Grendel> "I suppose we should see if the rest of Mockingbird has been as successful."
[22:07] * Mira_Atella nods.
[22:08] <@BradGM> Jex seems almost obsessed by the stones; you were barely noticed by him before he entered his study.
[22:09] * Grendel attempts to communicate with the rest of Mockingbird.
[22:09] <Mira_Atella> (( we could probably switch back to the other room now ))
MOCKINGBIRD IS REGROUPING
[22:13] <+Grendel> @@"Grendel to Mockingbird."@@
[22:13] * +Elana pauses before tapping the vox controls on her armour. 1@@"This is Elana."
[22:18] <+Grendel> @@"We have completed our task. How goes progress on the rest?"@@
[22:19] * +Elana glances at the other two Acolytes in the vehicle. 1@@"We are en route to the final segment within the Tricorn. What is your current position? You seem to be closer again."
[22:20] <+Grendel> @@"We have returns and delivered the tribute to the Inquisitor."
[22:22] <+Elana> @@"Very good. Meet us in the hangar - expect our arrival in ..."6 She pauses, giving a questioning look towards both Lazerus and Alaric.
[22:24] * +Mira_Atella sighs hearing them, "I hope you know about where we are and where the hangar is from here."
[22:24] <+Grendel> @@"The hanger?"@@
[22:27] * +Elana pauses, considering how best to describe. 1@@"The Tricorn has at least one large vehicle pool. I suggest questioning the guards - or better yet, find the servoskull and let it lead you. We shall have need of it for our last task."
[22:28] * +Mira_Atella looks around for the skull since he was only just here.
[22:28] * +Grendel looks around to see if the servoskull stuck around after leading us to the Inquisitor.
[22:28] <@BradGM> Captain Rothers is still lfoating above you Mira.
[22:29] * +Mira_Atella shudders a bit, remembering what that thing can do when above your head. "He's here.."
[22:29] <+Grendel> "How long will it take to rendezvous with the rest of the group at the hanger, and then pay tribute to the Watch Commander?"
[22:31] <@BradGM> Rothers "Estimated time to motor pool C is of 22.2 minutes."
[22:31] <+Mira_Atella> "Lead us, please."
[22:32] <+Grendel> @@"We will arrive at the motorpool in 22.2 minutes.@@
[22:33] * +Grendel heads off with Mira and the Captain.
[22:34] <+Elana> "How long until we arrive back at the Tricorn?"6, she repeats towards Lazerus and Alaric.
[22:35] <@BradGM> Alaric "About 15 minutes I'd say."
[22:37] * +Elana nods, returning her attention to the vox conversation: 1@@"We will wait for you there."
[22:38] * +Grendel longs for the modifications that allow the tech-priests to control the mysteries of the maglev, and not have to walk everywhere.
[22:38] * +Mira_Atella walks along silently following Rothers.
[22:38] * +Lazerus_Grim enjoys the scenic ride
[22:40] <@BradGM> You all meet up at the Motor Pool requisition desk
[22:41] * +Grendel adjusts his gear, thinking he should've dropped the requisitioned gear off, but shrugs. "Captain Rothers, how long to find the Watch Commander?"
[22:41] * +Mira_Atella nods to the others as they walk in.
[22:41] * +Grendel then looks at the new arrivals. "Any problems?"
[22:43] <+Elana> "Merely of diplomatic nature"6, the Battle Sister admits. 1"I take it you are well." 6It sounds more like a courteous assessment, less a question.
[22:43] <@BradGM> Rothers "Watch Commander Boreale, possible location; Watch Bastion Sigmundum. Estimate time to reach; 74.0 mintes."
[22:43] <+Mira_Atella> "A good bath and we should be fine."
[22:45] <+Elana> "Very well. I recommend completing our assignment first."
[22:45] * +Mira_Atella nods.
[22:45] * +Grendel continues before anyone's brain explodes at the idea of how exactly Grendel would take a bath. "Is it possible to get there faster, Captain Rother?"
[22:46] <+Elana> ((not waterproof? ;P))
[22:47] <@BradGM> Rothers "Negative."
[22:47] <+Grendel> "Then I suppose we must proceed. Lead the way."
[22:48] * +Elana waits for the servoskull to assume the lead, then follows closely.
[22:48] * +Mira_Atella continues along with the others, following Rothers.
[22:49] * +Grendel gives a short and succinct explanation of their part of the mission as we proceed.
[22:49] <+Grendel> ((Brb))
[22:52] * +Mira_Atella listens the droll and emotionless account, surely not thinking it was boring while it was happening.
[22:53] <@BradGM> You walk upward into the Tricorn, until you come faced with double metallic doors, guarded by a pair of sword and shield wielding Space Marines.
[22:55] <+Grendel> ((Back, sorry, had to pop some aspirin))
[22:55] * +Grendel looks over at Elana. He's sure she speaks bolterese.
[22:56] * +Elana listens as well, with growing attention as Grendel mentions the fights they got into. 1"I see you fared well. The Emperor protects." 6As the group approaches the large doors, the Sister's emerald eyes scan the Astartes for any markings.
[22:56] <@BradGM> Roll Common Lore (Imperium) -10
[22:56] <@BradGM> ((sorry caps))
[22:58] <+Elana> !perc 4
[22:58] <+Grendel> ((no skill here))
[22:58] <+Elana> ((dice aren't allowed to talk, it seems :P))
[22:58] * BradGM sets mode: +v DiceServitor
[22:58] <+Elana> !perc 4
[22:58] <+DiceServitor> Elana rolls [ 4% (or Lower) : 04 24%, Fail ]
[22:59] <+Elana> ((I blame the convent))
[22:59] * +Grendel could probably tell who made the armor more than he could tell who is wearing it...
[22:59] <+Mira_Atella> (( was that just for her to roll since she was looking them over, or everyone? ))
[23:00] <@BradGM> Elana, you cannot recognize the Chapter markings of the Space Marines.
[23:00] <@BradGM> ((If you want to Id the chapters, you roll it))
[23:00] <+Elana> ((also no ][ on their armour, eh?))
[23:01] * +Mira_Atella looks over the armor as well.
[23:01] <+Mira_Atella> !perc 25
[23:01] <+DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls [ 25% (or Lower) : 04 26%, Fail ]
[23:01] <+Mira_Atella> (( meh ))
[23:03] <@BradGM> You too Mira, cannot be too sure about which Chapters the Marines are.
[23:04] <@BradGM> Space Marine "HALT! WHO SEEKS ENTRANCE WITHIN BASTION SIGMUNDUM."
[23:05] * +Grendel pauses, mechadendrites weaving slowly.
[23:06] * +Elana raises her chin, determined to maintain appearance even though not being used to be anywhere near these legendary warriors. 1"Sister Elana of the Orders Militant, and the Acolytes of Inquisitor Jex. We seek audience with the Watch Commander to pay tribute in the name of our master."
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[23:07] <@BradGM> S.M. "I WAS NOT INFORMED OF THIS. WAIT."
[23:08] <+Elana> "We will." 6She glances towards her companions.
[23:09] * +Grendel folds his hands infront of him, waiting patiently.
[23:09] * Ribonizer (hehe@bas4-hull20-2925492378.dsl.bell.ca) Quit (Signed off)
[23:10] <@BradGM> You wait a few minutes. The Marines then looks down at you "YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER. A GUARDIAN WILL BE ASSIGNED TO YOU; FOLLOW HIS INSTRUCTIONS AND YOU SHALL MEET WATCH COMMANDER BOREALE.." [23:12] * +Elana responds with a nod. 1"May He watch over you." 6The Battle Sister steps forward. [23:12] * +Mira_Atella nods. [23:12] * +Grendel studies the Marine's armor while they wait, then steps forward with the rest. [23:12] * +Mira_Atella steps in behind Elana. [23:15] <@BradGM> The Marine waves his arm at the panel and the double doors begins to open, as another Marine, his Chapter shoulder pad painted black. "MOCKINGBIRD. FOLLOW ME. DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING NOR LOOK ANYWHERE BUT IN FRONT."
[23:17] * +Mira_Atella follows the Marine's instructions.
[23:17] * +Elana 's lips tighten at the restrictions imposed on her and the team, but opts not to speak. She would evoke little change either way.
[23:17] * +Grendel rolls his eyes, but complies.
[23:18] * +Lazerus_Grim nods
[23:20] * +Grendel is beginning to think we're doing this just so the Inquisitor doesn't have to deal with the marines.
[23:23] <@BradGM> **You are taken under constant scrutiny by your Guardian to a room where a Bald Marine wearing ancient and heavily engraved armour exits. "Brother Baltazal, are those the Acolytes?"
[23:23] <@BradGM> "YES WATCH-COMMANDER."
[23:23] <+Elana> ((oh no, it's him! D:))
[23:24] * +Elana eyes the Space Marine, remembering the name.
[23:26] <@BradGM> Boreale "Very well; You may return to your duties; I shall take it from here."
[23:27] <@BradGM> ((And....let's stop it here, it's getting late.))
[23:28] <+Mira_Atella> (( okie dokie ))
[23:28] <+Grendel> ((Sounds good))
[23:28] <+Lazerus_Grim> ((but we're so close to being done!))
[23:28] <@BradGM> ++++++++Terminate Transmission++++++++
[20:13] <@BradGM> +++Calixis Cup: Consolodation+++
[20:13] <@BradGM> +++Thought of the Day: Suffer Not The Witch To Live+++
[20:13] <@BradGM> +++Location: Hall 00-012.4; Arbites Fortress, Upper Hive/Hidden Office of Pajo Helk, Toxic Falls, Hive Sibellus; Scintilla+++
[20:13] <@BradGM> +++1449 Hours Hive Sibellus time+++
[20:14] <@BradGM> +++Grendel, Mira and their guide Bowels arrived in Toxic Falls, where Bowel’s contract was re-negociated. While goiong for the Spark-Faced Mutant, they were ambushed by a group of juvie gangers, but were quickly beaten. Meanwhile, Lazerus joined Elana and Alaric heading for the Arbites Fortress to meet Inquisitor Skane, but were stopped by the zeal of Skane’s own acolytes.
[20:14] <@BradGM> During that time, The underhive pair arrived at the designated dive, and met the contact, despite more or less following the procedure. Mira and Grendel were taken to a hidden office in an alley dead end, and met with Pajo Helk, recieving a sling bag filled with fist-sized polished stones, yet as light as a feather.+++
[20:14] <@BradGM> ++++++++End Transmission++++++++
[20:14] <@BradGM> ((Mira and Grendel, join #toxicfalls))
[20:16] <@BradGM> Lazerus and Elana, you are down the hall to the Hall of Justice. The 2 acolytes are still hanging in front of the door.
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[20:25] <@BradGM> ((right, that should do it))
[20:26] * +Elana nods towards the exit, reiterating her previous opinion: 1"Mayhaps we can be useful to your fellow Acolytes. We can return to Inquisitor Skane later on, and may have more success reaching him."
[20:27] <+Lazerus_Grim> "Indeed, though we run the risk of not being able to find her again."
[20:31] * +Elana eyes the Arbitrator: 1"You already had dealings with this Inquisitor?"
[20:33] <@BradGM> Alaric "No, I have not. Where to now?"
[20:35] * +Elana pauses for a heartbeat before tapping the vox-controls on her armour collar. 1@@"Mockingbird, this is Elana. Report - what is your current situation?"
[20:36] * Retrieving #Shadowrun modes...
[20:36] <+Elana> "Let us hope they are still in range"6, she adds towards the Acolytes.
[20:37] <@BradGM> @@Static.@@
[20:39] * +Elana repeats her call, fumbling on the small dials as she attempts to increase signal strength - yet likely to no avail. 1@@"Mockingbird, report in. Do you receive?"
[20:39] <@BradGM> @@Different Static.@@
[20:40] * +Elana ceases her attempts at establishing communication. 1"It appears we have no way to make contact for now. Suggestions?"
[20:41] <+Grendel> ((that's what the group gets for offending the machine spirits of commbeads earlier in the game))
[20:41] <+Lazerus_Grim> "We must trust that the others are completing their task and focus on ours. Hopefully Skane will be done soon...."
[20:42] <+Elana> ((I didn't participate in that!))
[20:44] * +Elana harrumphs in dissatisfaction. 1"True enough. I dislike waiting."
[20:44] * +Lazerus_Grim nods
[20:44] <+Lazerus_Grim> "There are less subtle, more....violent means."
[20:46] <@BradGM> Alaric "What do you mean? Starting something here, and the hall will be filled with Judges under 2 minutes."
[20:47] * +Lazerus_Grim sighs
[20:47] <+Lazerus_Grim> "I dislike logic."
[20:48] <@BradGM> Alaric "Yet agian, it's 3 against 2; and we got the sister in armour here."
[20:50] * +Elana studies the hidden psyker with a puzzled look until apparently choosing to disregard the suggestion as a weak attempt at some jest. Alaric earns a chastising gaze as he seems to participate. 1"Those are Imperial agents"6, she reminds them both. 1"Take care of what you speak."
[20:56] <@BradGM> Alaric "So are we; and we're in higher numbers."
[20:59] <+Elana> "You cannot seriously suggest we take to battle against loyal agents of the God-Emperor's will."
[21:00] <@BradGM> Alaric "What lese is there to do? Either we wait or we go in."
[21:03] <+Elana> "Then we wait"6, she growls. 1"Despite earlier claims, our message is not of any true importance. We are playing an Inquisitor's game."
[21:04] * +Lazerus_Grim finds a bench and sits
[21:05] * +Elana follows Lazerus, though she remains standing. 1"They cannot stay in there forever"6, she announces as if attempting to remind herself more than her companions.
[21:06] <+Lazerus_Grim> "No, but they can take a very, very, very long time."
[21:07] <@BradGM> An couple of hours passes, when the doors leading to the Hall of Justice opens. A short-haired, stern looking woman wearing gilded enforcer armour is walking besides the Lord-Marshall. They exchange words before the acolyte woman speaks to the gilded armoured wearing woman, motioning you.
[21:10] <@BradGM> The trio isbegins walking toward you."
[21:12] * +Elana had still resisted the bench, but closed her eyes and - maybe to the chagrin of the other two Acolytes, should they have attempted to find sleep - had begun to silently recite liturgies as her fingers ran over the prayer beads of her Chaplet Ecclesiasticus. She does not notice Skane in the first moment, but opens her eyes as she notices footsteps closing in.
[21:14] <@BradGM> Woman "So, you have business with me? State your names and function!"
[21:16] * +Elana immediately assumes the role of the speaker, taking a step forward. 1"Are you Inquisitor Skane?" 6The other woman is met with a stern, judging gaze.
[21:18] <@BradGM> "You'd be wise to answer, Sister."
[21:20] * +Elana slightly narrows her eyes, hesitates a moment before yielding. 1"I am Sister Elana of the Orders Militant, currently in the employ of Inquisitor Jex and acting as courier. I have tribute to deliver."
[21:20] <@BradGM> The Woman turns to Lazerus and Alaric.
[21:20] <+Lazerus_Grim> "Templar Tertius Lazerus Grim, mistress."
[21:21] <@BradGM> Alaric "Alaric Augustus Novarius, My Lord. We are all acolytes of Inquisitor Jex."
[21:22] <@BradGM> Skane "Then I am Inquisitor Skane. What is it you want?"
[21:24] * +Elana produces the small bag she had been issued, giving it another somewhat skeptical look before offering it to Skane. 1"Tribute, by the hands of Inquisitor Vaabak."
[21:25] <@BradGM> Skane "So who's acolyte are you? Jex's or Vaabak's?"
[21:28] <+Elana> "As I said"6, the Sister reiterates, as if slowly losing patience, 1"we were sent by Inquisitor Jex to deliver this. I had hoped you would unserstand these rituals more than we do."
[21:28] <+Elana> ((s=d))
[21:32] <@BradGM> Skane "And you should offer me tribute on behalf of your own Lord rather than wherever you gotten it."
[21:33] <@BradGM> Skane "Do not think yourself outside this matter sister."
[21:34] * +Elana 's irritation grows, though she still maintains her composure - undoubtedly due to convent training. 1"It is what I did. If the origin of the tribute should have remained a secret, I apologize, but I was not privy to the rules of this ... game."
[21:35] <@BradGM> Skane ehrself seems to be loosing patience, but doens't hide it behind training. "So what is it this time? A bag filled wiht dirt?"
[21:36] * +Elana blinks, as she would agree that it would be pretty close to her own observations - yet she is clever enough not to voice her thoughts. Wordlessly, she hands Skane the bag.
[21:37] <@BradGM> Skane takes the bag, and touches it a little, before passing it to her acolyte."
[21:38] <@BradGM> Skane "There, your task is complete."
[21:39] <@BradGM> Skane "You may dispose."
[21:39] * +Elana inclines her head. 1"Thank you, Inquisitor. Is there any message we should convey?"
[21:39] <@BradGM> Skane "No."
[21:40] <@BradGM> She turns and leave with her 2 acolytes in tow, throwing you scrutinising glares.*
[21:41] * +Elana bows before turning to Alaric and Lazerus, taking a deep breath.
[21:45] <+Lazerus_Grim> "Wow. That was less than respectful. Shall we proceed to the last objective?"
[21:46] <@BradGM> ((BRB))
[21:47] <@BradGM> ((RP while you drive back to the tricorn or something))
[21:50] * +Elana nods, intoning a verse. 1"The God-Emperor takes delight in mankind, and it is written, the humble He crowns with salvation." 6An almost reflexive Aquila-gesture follows before she continues on: 1"Let us go. With any luck, this last step of our journey will not have us waste as much time."
[21:55] <@BradGM> ((Back))
[21:55] * +Lazerus_Grim follows the sister.
[21:56] * +Elana returns to the requisitioned vehicle where she allows Alaric to assume the driver's seat again as she tries to squeeze her armoured form onto the rear compartment, hopefully leaving enough space for Lazerus to follow.
[21:57] * +Lazerus_Grim squeezes into whatever room he can
[21:58] <@BradGM> ((you cans it up front))
[21:58] <@BradGM> ((this ain't a mini))
[21:59] <@BradGM> You drive back to the Tricorn.
[21:59] <+Elana> ((more room on the rear seats, pauldrons are bulky))
[22:00] <+Elana> "Now, onto our last assignment ... the Watch Commander, was it?"6, she recalls from memory.
[22:07] <@BradGM> ((..?))
[22:09] <@BradGM> ((You can talk to each other))
[22:11] <+Elana> "We need to find the servoskull again"6, she continues. 1"Apart from possibly being able to lead us to the target location, he is also an essential part of this task. I wonder if it would listen in to our vox?"
GRENDEL AND MIRA DEALING WITH PAJO HELK AND ALSO, BOWEL PROBLEMS
[20:16] <@BradGM> You have the slingbag.
[20:16] <Grendel> "Any other message we need to relay?"
[20:17] <@BradGM> "Other than he knows what I expect of him now."
[20:18] * Grendel nods beneath his cowl, assuming that has some sort of fleshy meaning.
[20:27] * Grendel bows slightly to the man. "Then if that is all we will be leaving now."
[20:28] <BradGM> Pajo "You'll be all right to get back up hive? You need a ride, I can get it; I'd hate to see such fine acolytes getting banged up."
[20:29] <Grendel> "We have a guide I believe."
[20:29] * Mira_Atella looks at Grendel, "If we can go straight back, wouldn't you prefer that to the route we came?"
[20:30] * Grendel shrugs. "What would it cost us?"
[20:30] * *.undernet.org sets mode: +o BradGM
[20:30] <C> 1 client should have been opped.
[20:31] <@BradGM> Pajo laughs a little, kicing back his feet on his large, ornamented wooden desk "You guys are learning quick how things work around here...Let's say..consider it a favour form me, to you, no strings attached."
[20:32] <Mira_Atella> "Very generous of you, thank you." she nods her head towards him.
[20:32] <@BradGM> !perc 64
[20:32] <DiceServitor> BradGM rolls [ 64% (or Lower) : 12 57%, Success ]
[20:32] * Grendel thinks these are the kind of favors that have the most strings, but allows Mira to take the lead.
[20:32] <@BradGM> roll scrutiny!
[20:33] <@BradGM> ((half perception if you don't ahve it))
[20:33] <Grendel> !perc 17
[20:33] <Mira_Atella> !perc 17
[20:33] <DiceServitor> Grendel rolls [ 17% (or Lower) : 12 2%, Success ]
[20:33] <DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls [ 17% (or Lower) : 04 80%, Fail ]
[20:37] <@BradGM> Indeed Grendel, the man will surely be returning to fetch something, sometime, somehwere, for some reason....Mira, You're not gonna be walking back it seems! Emperor bless this Pajo Helk!
[20:38] <Grendel> "I am sure Mira is glad to accept this...gift."
[20:42] <@BradGM> Pajo "Excellent, I'll have Maor drive you." *He presses on a hidden button and the Bald man who took you to the crime lord eneters. "Yeah boss?"
[20:43] <@BradGM> Pajo "Ah, Maor! Drive those 2 back up-hive."
[20:43] <@BradGM> Maor "Right now boss?"
[20:43] <@BradGM> Pajo "Yes, now."
[20:44] <@BradGM> Maor turns to you. "come on follow me."
[20:44] * Mira_Atella nods once more to Pajo before standing and following Maor.
[20:45] * Grendel nods. "We have a message to deliver before we go." He turns and walks out the door to retrieve his weapon before he goes anywhere.
[20:45] <@BradGM> Grendel, your weapons was kept by Maor, as he told you; it was not manipulated or tampered with. So were Mira's weapons
[20:47] * Grendel mutters brief prayers to the machine spirit in binary as he heads outside to tell Bowels that we have another ride back.
[20:47] <@BradGM> Bowels is busy drinking at the bar.
[20:47] * Mira_Atella waits with Maor while Grendel goes to speak with the guide.
[20:48] * Grendel finds the...man. "It seems we have been provided with another way back to the hive."
[20:49] <@BradGM> Mira, Maor takes you to a garage building of sorts, and opens the door, to reveal a land car and 3 men armed wiht shotguns, who relaxed after seeing Maor.
[20:49] <@BradGM> Bowels "Huh? What do you mean? another guide?"
[20:49] * Mira_Atella glances around at the protection surrounding the vehicle.
[20:50] <@BradGM> The 3 men are wearing a trech-coat the same colour as maor, and are armed wiht pump-aciton shotguns.
[20:50] <@BradGM> The car appears to be a used, but servicable land 4-door car.
[20:51] <Mira_Atella> "People must try to steal that a lot if you're protecting it so heavily."
[20:52] * Grendel shrugs. "Some sort of conveyance I believe. Provided by our...contact."
[20:52] <@BradGM> Maor "People respect strength here, girly. Your power and respect goes as far as your gun's range. Remember that next time you come around for a visit."
[20:53] <@BradGM> Bowels "So, I get paid the rest?"
[20:53] * Grendel shakes his head. "But you may keep the helmet."
[20:56] <@BradGM> Bowels "You cheat! We had a deal! Gimme 30 thrones and let's forget about it."
[20:57] <Grendel> "20 and we're done."
[20:58] <@BradGM> Bowels "Fine! But next time, you don't get a pot at all except if you pay for it!"
[20:58] * Grendel hands over 20 credits. "The Omnissiah's blessings on you."
[21:00] <@BradGM> Bowels "Blahk!
[21:01] * Grendel shrugs and turns, heading back towards Mira and the rest.
[21:02] * Mira_Atella looks to Grendel as he approaches, "I assume he wasn't happy."
[21:04] <Grendel> The mechadendrites twitch at the comment. "You will have to bring your own pot next time, or thrones."
[21:04] <Mira_Atella> "I don't have many plans of sewer spelunking any time in the near future, but I'll keep that in mind."
[21:05] <@BradGM> Maor "All right, let's go."
[21:05] * Mira_Atella nods.
[21:05] * Grendel nods, looking over the vehicle.
[21:08] <@BradGM> It seems to be well maintained; the engiens runs well, the interiors is still clean and with less tears and stains than you'd would expect form an underhive vehicle.
[21:10] <@BradGM> Maor drives you into Hive City "Where do I drop you?"
[21:11] * Grendel mentions a location two blocks from where the backdoor to the Tricorn is.
[21:14] <Mira_Atella> (( wouldn't we still need to take the train thing to get to the tricorn? ))
[21:14] <@BradGM> ((no))
[21:15] <@BradGM> ((he basically drops you at the station))
[21:15] * Mira_Atella exits the vehicle and gives a thanks to Maor before walking towards the platform, looking for the time.
[21:17] * Grendel exits the conveyance as well, his mechadendrites stretching as they become uncramped for the first time in a while.
[21:20] <@BradGM> Maor dissapear wihtin the mass of vehicles driving back and forth.
[21:22] * Grendel starts trudging back to the main base.
[21:23] <@BradGM> You go bakc throught the hidden entrance. You'Re a long corridor, wiht a door at the very end.
[21:23] * Mira_Atella walks down the hallway, looking a bit tired after the day.
[21:24] <@BradGM> You pass the door and comes into a darken room.
[21:24] * Grendel pulls his mechadendrites in close to not scrape against the wall, his gate easy.
[21:25] <@BradGM> Then blinding lights turns on and youR'e surrounded by stromtroopers, thier hellguns pointed at you "DON't MOVE OR WE KILL YOU! IDENTIFY YOURSELVES!"
[21:25] * Mira_Atella stops, her eyes going wide with the lights, "We're from Mockingbird!"
[21:26] * Grendel sighs quietly and lets the programming take over, providing the identification.
[21:26] <Mira_Atella> (( heh I forgot about those, why didn't just scan instead of yelling at us? lol ))
[21:26] <@BradGM> ((stormtroopers?))
[21:27] <@BradGM> The Stormtroopers lower their weaposn after confirming your codes and let you go isnide.
[21:27] * Mira_Atella sighs as she passes them and continues inside, "You'd think they would have checked who we were before we even got that far."
[21:28] <Grendel> "I am sure it is an efficient killbox."
[21:28] <Mira_Atella> "A bit dramatic."
[21:30] * Grendel remains silent on that, but really thinks that most things the Inquisitors do fall under "Dramatic."
[21:32] * Grendel attempts to contact the Inquisitor to find his location.
[21:32] <Grendel> @@"Grendel to Inquisitor Jex."@@
[21:32] <@BradGM> You dramatically realized that Inquisitor Jex never gave you his frequency; all contact were make through Captain rothers or in person!
[21:32] <Grendel> @@"Grndel to Captain Rothar."@@
[21:33] <@BradGM> ((Grendel got a caugh?))
[21:34] <@BradGM> you ehar the robotized voice of Captain rothers. "Vox-link completed. Captain Rothers reporting."
[21:36] <Grendel> @@"Requesting position on the Inquisitor to deliver his tribute."@@
[21:37] <@BradGM> Captain rothers "Elaborate."
[21:38] <Grendel> @@"We have retrieved the tribute from Pajo Helk."@@
[21:38] <@BradGM> Rothers "Report current position."
[21:39] <Grendel> @@"We have just come in the entrance designated the "Hidden entrance.""@@
[21:40] <@BradGM> Rothers "Hold position. Will rendez-vous in 12.3 minutes."
[21:41] <Grendel> @@"Very well."@@
[21:41] * Mira_Atella leans against the wall while they wait.
[21:42] * Grendel turns to Mira. "We are to remain here until Captain Rothers arrives. Or someone else I suppose."
[21:42] <@BradGM> 12.2 minutes later, you see Captain Rothers down the hall, flying towards you.
[21:42] * Mira_Atella nods.
[21:42] <@BradGM> ((btw Mira, did you checked out the Malleus preview picture? http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=2365 ))
[21:43] <Mira_Atella> (( nope, looks nice though ))
[21:43] <Mira_Atella> (( pretty much Mira, except for the head part heh ))
[21:44] * Grendel lets his mechadendrites twitch. "Greetings Captain Rother."
[21:44] <@BradGM> Rothers "Greetings acolyte."
[21:45] * Mira_Atella pushes back off the wall, standing straight as Rothers arrives.
[21:45] * Grendel pats the satchel. "We have returned with the tribute."
[21:46] <@BradGM> Rothers "You instructions are to return the tribute to Inquistior Jex."
[21:46] <@BradGM> ((BRB))
[21:46] <Grendel> "We require a location."
[21:47] <@BradGM> Rothers "Follow me."
[21:47] <@BradGM> ((RP while you walk))
[21:48] * Mira_Atella follows behind Rothers and Grendel, taking the time to go over a few things on her dataslate.
[21:48] * Grendel straightens, the mechadendrites twitching while he walks. "This was relatively painless."
[21:49] <Mira_Atella> "I think it would have been a lot worse if we'd have had to go back the way we came. Those things in there might have been more ready for us the second time through."
[21:52] * Grendel nods. "Perhaps scavenging the first we felled."
[21:53] <Mira_Atella> "You didn't seem to believe him that there were no strings attached to giving us the ride, any reason in particular?"
[21:55] <Grendel> "He is an underhive boss. Do you really expect him to do anything for free?"
[21:56] <Mira_Atella> "Maybe he owed Jex a favor. You never know. But you're probably right."
[21:56] <@BradGM> ((back))
[21:56] <@BradGM> Rothers takes you back to the grand, guarded hall where the many Inquisitors have thier study.
[21:57] * Grendel continues to fall the skull. "I am sure you will see him again."
[21:58] <@BradGM> He stops to a section of the wall, which then slides up and reveals Inquisitor Jex, himself blocking most fo what'S behond him
[21:59] <@BradGM> He steps foward and the wall slides back down agian "Grendel, Mira...Captain rothers informed me you met Mister Helk."
[21:59] * Mira_Atella nods, "Yes."
[21:59] * Grendel carefully removes the satchel, holding it out. "Of course Inquisitor."
[22:00] <@BradGM> Jex "Excellent! I suppose your trip underhive wasn't too troubling...loking at you, it seems it was not!"
[22:01] * Mira_Atella looks at the rip in her suit, "Nothing Braden can't fix, I'm sure."
[22:01] <Grendel> "Minor nuisances I am sure."
[22:02] <@BradGM> He extents his hand
[22:03] * Grendel passes across the satchel. "There was..perhaps a message."
[22:04] <Grendel> "The you know what he expects of you?"
[22:06] <@BradGM> Jex "Yes of course." *He checks inside the bag, counting the stones* "I shall take care of it."
[22:06] <@BradGM> Jex "you may continue with your other tasks."
[22:06] <@BradGM> The walls opens up and enters. The hidden doors closes again.
[22:07] * Mira_Atella starts to say something, but he's gone too quickly. "Well.. we don't have any other tasks."
[22:07] * Mira_Atella shrugs.
[22:07] <Grendel> "I suppose we should see if the rest of Mockingbird has been as successful."
[22:07] * Mira_Atella nods.
[22:08] <@BradGM> Jex seems almost obsessed by the stones; you were barely noticed by him before he entered his study.
[22:09] * Grendel attempts to communicate with the rest of Mockingbird.
[22:09] <Mira_Atella> (( we could probably switch back to the other room now ))
MOCKINGBIRD IS REGROUPING
[22:13] <+Grendel> @@"Grendel to Mockingbird."@@
[22:13] * +Elana pauses before tapping the vox controls on her armour. 1@@"This is Elana."
[22:18] <+Grendel> @@"We have completed our task. How goes progress on the rest?"@@
[22:19] * +Elana glances at the other two Acolytes in the vehicle. 1@@"We are en route to the final segment within the Tricorn. What is your current position? You seem to be closer again."
[22:20] <+Grendel> @@"We have returns and delivered the tribute to the Inquisitor."
[22:22] <+Elana> @@"Very good. Meet us in the hangar - expect our arrival in ..."6 She pauses, giving a questioning look towards both Lazerus and Alaric.
[22:24] * +Mira_Atella sighs hearing them, "I hope you know about where we are and where the hangar is from here."
[22:24] <+Grendel> @@"The hanger?"@@
[22:27] * +Elana pauses, considering how best to describe. 1@@"The Tricorn has at least one large vehicle pool. I suggest questioning the guards - or better yet, find the servoskull and let it lead you. We shall have need of it for our last task."
[22:28] * +Mira_Atella looks around for the skull since he was only just here.
[22:28] * +Grendel looks around to see if the servoskull stuck around after leading us to the Inquisitor.
[22:28] <@BradGM> Captain Rothers is still lfoating above you Mira.
[22:29] * +Mira_Atella shudders a bit, remembering what that thing can do when above your head. "He's here.."
[22:29] <+Grendel> "How long will it take to rendezvous with the rest of the group at the hanger, and then pay tribute to the Watch Commander?"
[22:31] <@BradGM> Rothers "Estimated time to motor pool C is of 22.2 minutes."
[22:31] <+Mira_Atella> "Lead us, please."
[22:32] <+Grendel> @@"We will arrive at the motorpool in 22.2 minutes.@@
[22:33] * +Grendel heads off with Mira and the Captain.
[22:34] <+Elana> "How long until we arrive back at the Tricorn?"6, she repeats towards Lazerus and Alaric.
[22:35] <@BradGM> Alaric "About 15 minutes I'd say."
[22:37] * +Elana nods, returning her attention to the vox conversation: 1@@"We will wait for you there."
[22:38] * +Grendel longs for the modifications that allow the tech-priests to control the mysteries of the maglev, and not have to walk everywhere.
[22:38] * +Mira_Atella walks along silently following Rothers.
[22:38] * +Lazerus_Grim enjoys the scenic ride
[22:40] <@BradGM> You all meet up at the Motor Pool requisition desk
[22:41] * +Grendel adjusts his gear, thinking he should've dropped the requisitioned gear off, but shrugs. "Captain Rothers, how long to find the Watch Commander?"
[22:41] * +Mira_Atella nods to the others as they walk in.
[22:41] * +Grendel then looks at the new arrivals. "Any problems?"
[22:43] <+Elana> "Merely of diplomatic nature"6, the Battle Sister admits. 1"I take it you are well." 6It sounds more like a courteous assessment, less a question.
[22:43] <@BradGM> Rothers "Watch Commander Boreale, possible location; Watch Bastion Sigmundum. Estimate time to reach; 74.0 mintes."
[22:43] <+Mira_Atella> "A good bath and we should be fine."
[22:45] <+Elana> "Very well. I recommend completing our assignment first."
[22:45] * +Mira_Atella nods.
[22:45] * +Grendel continues before anyone's brain explodes at the idea of how exactly Grendel would take a bath. "Is it possible to get there faster, Captain Rother?"
[22:46] <+Elana> ((not waterproof? ;P))
[22:47] <@BradGM> Rothers "Negative."
[22:47] <+Grendel> "Then I suppose we must proceed. Lead the way."
[22:48] * +Elana waits for the servoskull to assume the lead, then follows closely.
[22:48] * +Mira_Atella continues along with the others, following Rothers.
[22:49] * +Grendel gives a short and succinct explanation of their part of the mission as we proceed.
[22:49] <+Grendel> ((Brb))
[22:52] * +Mira_Atella listens the droll and emotionless account, surely not thinking it was boring while it was happening.
[22:53] <@BradGM> You walk upward into the Tricorn, until you come faced with double metallic doors, guarded by a pair of sword and shield wielding Space Marines.
[22:55] <+Grendel> ((Back, sorry, had to pop some aspirin))
[22:55] * +Grendel looks over at Elana. He's sure she speaks bolterese.
[22:56] * +Elana listens as well, with growing attention as Grendel mentions the fights they got into. 1"I see you fared well. The Emperor protects." 6As the group approaches the large doors, the Sister's emerald eyes scan the Astartes for any markings.
[22:56] <@BradGM> Roll Common Lore (Imperium) -10
[22:56] <@BradGM> ((sorry caps))
[22:58] <+Elana> !perc 4
[22:58] <+Grendel> ((no skill here))
[22:58] <+Elana> ((dice aren't allowed to talk, it seems :P))
[22:58] * BradGM sets mode: +v DiceServitor
[22:58] <+Elana> !perc 4
[22:58] <+DiceServitor> Elana rolls [ 4% (or Lower) : 04 24%, Fail ]
[22:59] <+Elana> ((I blame the convent))
[22:59] * +Grendel could probably tell who made the armor more than he could tell who is wearing it...
[22:59] <+Mira_Atella> (( was that just for her to roll since she was looking them over, or everyone? ))
[23:00] <@BradGM> Elana, you cannot recognize the Chapter markings of the Space Marines.
[23:00] <@BradGM> ((If you want to Id the chapters, you roll it))
[23:00] <+Elana> ((also no ][ on their armour, eh?))
[23:01] * +Mira_Atella looks over the armor as well.
[23:01] <+Mira_Atella> !perc 25
[23:01] <+DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls [ 25% (or Lower) : 04 26%, Fail ]
[23:01] <+Mira_Atella> (( meh ))
[23:03] <@BradGM> You too Mira, cannot be too sure about which Chapters the Marines are.
[23:04] <@BradGM> Space Marine "HALT! WHO SEEKS ENTRANCE WITHIN BASTION SIGMUNDUM."
[23:05] * +Grendel pauses, mechadendrites weaving slowly.
[23:06] * +Elana raises her chin, determined to maintain appearance even though not being used to be anywhere near these legendary warriors. 1"Sister Elana of the Orders Militant, and the Acolytes of Inquisitor Jex. We seek audience with the Watch Commander to pay tribute in the name of our master."
[23:06] * Chymos (~Chymos@184.6.49.11) has joined #Shadowrun
[23:07] <@BradGM> S.M. "I WAS NOT INFORMED OF THIS. WAIT."
[23:08] <+Elana> "We will." 6She glances towards her companions.
[23:09] * +Grendel folds his hands infront of him, waiting patiently.
[23:09] * Ribonizer (hehe@bas4-hull20-2925492378.dsl.bell.ca) Quit (Signed off)
[23:10] <@BradGM> You wait a few minutes. The Marines then looks down at you "YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER. A GUARDIAN WILL BE ASSIGNED TO YOU; FOLLOW HIS INSTRUCTIONS AND YOU SHALL MEET WATCH COMMANDER BOREALE.."
[23:12] * +Elana responds with a nod. 1"May He watch over you." 6The Battle Sister steps forward.
[23:12] * +Mira_Atella nods.
[23:12] * +Grendel studies the Marine's armor while they wait, then steps forward with the rest.
[23:12] * +Mira_Atella steps in behind Elana.
[23:15] <@BradGM> The Marine waves his arm at the panel and the double doors begins to open, as another Marine, his Chapter shoulder pad painted black. "MOCKINGBIRD. FOLLOW ME. DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING NOR LOOK ANYWHERE BUT IN FRONT."
[23:17] * +Mira_Atella follows the Marine's instructions.
[23:17] * +Elana 's lips tighten at the restrictions imposed on her and the team, but opts not to speak. She would evoke little change either way.
[23:17] * +Grendel rolls his eyes, but complies.
[23:18] * +Lazerus_Grim nods
[23:20] * +Grendel is beginning to think we're doing this just so the Inquisitor doesn't have to deal with the marines.
[23:23] <@BradGM> **You are taken under constant scrutiny by your Guardian to a room where a Bald Marine wearing ancient and heavily engraved armour exits. "Brother Baltazal, are those the Acolytes?"
[23:23] <@BradGM> "YES WATCH-COMMANDER."
[23:23] <+Elana> ((oh no, it's him! D:))
[23:24] * +Elana eyes the Space Marine, remembering the name.
[23:26] <@BradGM> Boreale "Very well; You may return to your duties; I shall take it from here."
[23:27] <@BradGM> ((And....let's stop it here, it's getting late.))
[23:28] <+Mira_Atella> (( okie dokie ))
[23:28] <+Grendel> ((Sounds good))
[23:28] <+Lazerus_Grim> ((but we're so close to being done!))
[23:28] <@BradGM> ++++++++Terminate Transmission++++++++