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Post by Admin on Aug 28, 2019 20:44:18 GMT
The way to the back is clear aside from a few of the usual drunks in the alley. A knock on the door gets Hammett ushered into the Blue Parrot and lead to an alcove where Ferrari entertains Gerard and Brennon. Ferrari looks to be trying to smooth the waters between the other two men who glare at each other while drinking shots of tequila, the drink of choice tonight it seems. OOC: Continued here: amberunleashed.freeforums.net/thread/29/bre02-ham02-kasaba-saturday-night
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Post by Hammett on Sept 7, 2019 6:34:29 GMT
<< OCC: Back from combined thread. >>
(From Last Thread)
With that Hammett Hammett makes his way out of the club and on to the Kasaba streets. He makes his way back the few blocks to Wormwood's. He figured it was best to check in first and see if there has been any other visitors tonight before his next step, tracking down Renault to see what he knew and was doing about the murders.
Entering Wormwood's he spotted Conrad near the bar, and motioned him over.
"What's the word? Any one else come by looking for me?"
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Post by Admin on Sept 7, 2019 23:55:05 GMT
"Only Yvette, as usual." Conrad indicates with his eyes towards the pretty woman sitting farther along the bar who was conveniently distracted from Hammett's return by the attentions being given her from a Deigan travelling salesman.
"Ugarte stopped by again asking about you and later Renault's gendarmes came poking about claiming it was an inspection, scared more than a few of the guests.
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Post by Hammett on Sept 8, 2019 4:18:15 GMT
Hammett sighed, "Very well. I'll be in my office for a bit, can you send a couple of the boys out and see if they can find out where Renault is now? Have them check out the police and train stations first. They shouldn't bother him, just find out where he is. Let me know what they find out. I'll go visit him myself later."
With that Hammett headed back up to his office, once again locking the door behind him. He pulled out his trump cards and shuffled through them. He had a few people to try and connect with. First up was Dik, he would know all the rumors and news going on around the castle, so there was a good chance he'd know at least something of what was going on. Hammett began to focus his attention on the card...
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Post by Admin on Sept 10, 2019 3:26:06 GMT
Under Hammett's stare, the image on the card begins to flow like water until it reforms into showing Dik dressed in grey holding a feather duster and cleaning a cabinet in one of the sitting rooms. Behind him can be seen other servants rushing about polishing the woodwork, washing the floor, and setting up glassware on the tables.
"Eh, what's this?" he says smacking the side of the cabinet, "Is there a problem with this picture-box? Eh? Oh, Hammett, my boy! How are you?"
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Post by Hammett on Sept 10, 2019 16:25:42 GMT
"Dik! I'm doing good, thanks. How have you been?" The two exchange pleasantries for a few minutes before Hammett gets to the point of his reaching out.
"Dik, I seem to have found myself caught up in the middle of some unfortunate business here in Kasaba. Two murdered Amber couriers carrying something important, Gerard on a warpath and possibly something to do with Bleys. Any chance you might have heard anything about it? What is the word around the castle?"
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Post by Admin on Sept 11, 2019 6:07:24 GMT
"What's that? Kasaba you say? Interesting coincidence as we are preparing for a visit from representatives from that place. They should be arriving later this evening. Quite a fuss about some sort of deal or agreement between these Kasabers and Kashfa. I can't quite understand all the ins and outs of it all but something to do with one of the many kingdoms in your place and one of them is looking for some sort of military deal with Kashfa. King Random agreed to host the conversation and the castle has been abuzz since. Princess Flora was called back as she seems to like being in a place very similar to this Kasaba and she is an expert in the local language. But we've still needed to lug about endless heavy tomes dealing with foreign languages and dictionaries and such about - hard work for an old man's back!
"Well, the King and Princess Flora are here in the castle, Princes Julian and Gerard control Arden and the fleets, as usual. Benedict and Llewella stop in every now and then. Fina and Corwin haven't been seen in ages. Oh, yes, Corwin was also wanted for his knowledge of Kasaba's languages but no one has been able to reach him by the cards. Who else? Martin stops in every few months or so to 'jam', as the kids call it, with the King. Prince Bleys stops in for a week or two at a time but quite rarely.
"How are things in Ceridin?"
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Post by Hammett on Sept 11, 2019 9:11:28 GMT
"That is all good to hear, but I am sorry about all the extra work they are placing on you. Ceridin is well, although I haven't been there in a few weeks. I spend most of my time here in Kasaba these days. I wonder if King Random is aware of that? I am fluent in the language and that of all the surrounding Shadows. I would offer my services to the King, but would hate to presume that I would be invited to such a gathering."
Hammett considers things for a moment, "I might stop by this evening and offer my assistance, should King Random require it. And if not, then I'd be on my way. Besides, it has been too long since I have been back. It would be good to have a drink with you and catch up."
<<OOC: what is the time difference between Kasaba and Amber? Are they close enough that it is the same and time passes that same? For example, if it is early morning here in Kasaba is it the same in Amber? And if Turmped to Amber at 6pm Kasaba time, would it be 6pm the same day in Amber?>>
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Post by Admin on Sept 12, 2019 3:48:26 GMT
"You know the King if he wanted you to be a part of this meeting he wouldn't be shy in asking. And it would be good to see you again my young friend although my duties will probably keep me away from any relaxing discourse until this conference is over and the castle put back in order." Dik replies.
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Post by Hammett on Sept 12, 2019 5:20:52 GMT
"Maybe you are right. Well, if I do decide to come visit I will seek you out for that drink. Give my regards to Dame Margot and take care of yourself."
With that Hammett breaks the trump connection and ponders things for a few moments before shuffling through his cards again. He draws Bleys's card. Damn that Ugarte, if he hadn't interrupted right at that moment... Hammett cleared his mind of the troublesome man and focused on the card. Reaching out to try and contact Bleys.
<<OOC: what is the time difference between Kasaba and Amber? Are they close enough that it is the same and time passes the same? For example, if it is early morning here in Kasaba is it the same in Amber? And if someone Turmped to Amber at 6pm Kasaba time, would it be 6pm the same day in Amber?>>
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Post by Admin on Sept 12, 2019 5:57:37 GMT
<<OOC: Sorry forgot to add that to my last post. Time diff is similar to Earth in books - about 1.40 times faster in Kasaba.>>
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Post by Admin on Sept 12, 2019 6:01:26 GMT
The card is cold in his hand and a faint sense of contact with Bleys is felt but greater connection is not made. Either the uncle is unable or u willing to respond.
There is a knock at the door. One of the staff reports that Renault has come to the club with rumour of his payday and a need to spend it in the casino. A group of German military men are outside hoping to be given entrance to Wormwoods.
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Post by Hammett on Sept 12, 2019 9:18:13 GMT
Hammett sighs and puts away the cards as he informs the staff to let them in, there was a chance they might know something of what happened on the train and if they didn't then Renault certainly would.
Hammett quickly changed back into his tux, then headed down to the casino to see how Renault's luck was doing at the blackjack table.
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Post by Admin on Sept 13, 2019 5:31:49 GMT
Renault looks sup at Hammett with pained and accusing expressions and gestures the meagre remaining pile of chips on the table in front of him. He then nods to the German soldiers standing by the wall.
Two of the soldiers come forward one saying: "Major Strasser this is Signor Hammett."
Strasser is tall, cadaverous, wearing a crisp German army uniform. He places a monocle in his eye to stare down Hammett.
"This is a fine establishment you have here, Hammett, was it? Enjoy it while you can for once the Reich controls this place such dens of iniquity and decadence will be outlawed, their proprietors put to death."
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Post by Hammett on Sept 13, 2019 8:28:24 GMT
Hammett gives Renault a returning smile and nod, then signals the croupier that Renault's luck should change for the better. This was turning into an expensive night. Maybe he would go to the castle tonight. Steal some of the silverware.
He turns and greets the Major, "Major Strasser, a pleasure. Your reputation for wit and warm charm proceeds you. I am glad to find it is so well founded." Hammett thought to himself that 'Den of Decadence' did have a certain ring to it that he enjoyed. Maybe he would add it to the menus and business cards...
He offers the Major a seat at a nearby table, "How may I help this evening?"
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