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Post by Hammett on Jun 10, 2020 6:37:31 GMT
Seeing that Brennon is still is shock at his injuries, Hammett continues, "Also have word on another job. Might be easy, might be dangerous depending on how many people take an interest. Prince Martin, King Random's son, is off somewhere in shadow. I've been asked to locate him. He might have no idea what has happened, on the other hand he might be on the run fearing for his own life. And he might have good reason. I have feelers out already, and a back-up plan if needed to find him, but my feeling is it might be best to do it simply and low-key. Interested? Or have you got your own plans for what happens next?"
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Post by Brennon on Jun 19, 2020 1:29:24 GMT
Brennon is obviously still a bit rattled at his friend's new face.
"There's still the matter of payment.." it seems to be his default state, taking care of the money, or the score, first. "I believe the phrase is, 'Chaos is a web of treachery and intrigues." The accent he puts on the phrase says he learned it far closer to the Courts than the Golden Circle, though most shadows that have had dealings with the courts have a similar saying.
"They were killed? I'd heard the castle exploded, but nothing specific about the rulers. Is that how you got injured?" He shakes his head before Hammett can answer, "No, you said it was family, and I doubt Pinky would have called your home 'that weirdo shadow' if it was Amber."
"I'm near the Golden Circle at the moment, but if you're right about what happened there, this is probably as close as I ought to get. Do you have a method for locating the quarry? I haven't met him, so I have no way of tracking him down. Feelers are all very well, but they have some of the more subtle ways of avoiding trails, if you take my meaning."
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Post by Hammett on Jun 19, 2020 19:11:08 GMT
Hammett smiles, "Amber is one of my homes, but not one I spend much time in." He motions to his face, "And after this I think I'll be spending even less there."
He continues, "Ceridin is another one of my homes, I have my own section of berths at the docks that my company maintains. Fairly private and they are use to lots of ships from very unusual locals berthing there. It might be a good place for you to dock and for some r&r for your crew. It is probably about as safe as anywhere right now, and possibly safer then most. As for payment..."
((OCC: I forget what they payment was going to actually be. Can you remind me.))
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Post by Brennon on Jun 22, 2020 4:58:39 GMT
Brennon shakes his head. "I haven't heard of Ceridin. I'll need a lot better description of the place if I'm going to get there on my own. Like I said, I have business here until midnight tonight, then I'm free to sail. Assuming trouble doesn't come with the cargo, we'll leave at the morning tide. If there is trouble, we'll leave as soon as we can. It's hard on the crew, but all shore leave is up as the sun sets, just to make sure we're all aboard."
He seems to think for a moment, then decides to add, "the purchaser showed an unusual amount of interest in Pinky, too. I had to keep stating she wasn't for sale."
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Post by Admin on Jun 22, 2020 6:47:50 GMT
[[OOC: No payment was offered othen than Hamm's effort to repay the wrongs Rebma has suffered under Random's rule.]]
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Post by Hammett on Jun 22, 2020 20:12:06 GMT
[[OOC: No payment was offered othen than Hamm's effort to repay the wrongs Rebma has suffered under Random's rule.]] OCC: That was't the payment we were talking about. We were talking about hiring Brennon to take me and my team (and a few others) to Begma before Kasaba fell.
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Post by Hammett on Jun 22, 2020 21:41:41 GMT
"Really? I assume they hadn't met Pinky in person then. No one would willingly pay to put up with her." Hammett jokes, but then continues, "But that is interesting. I wonder how they knew she isn't what she appears? Or are they just after her because she works with me? Either way, thank you for keeping her safe. I know she can be a handful. Ceridin is part of the Golden Circle, so there are marked shadow paths and routes to her. The good thing is that it is pretty exclusive. A rich and old shadow, only ships directly with Amber and other major players, while keeping itself out of the politics. I run the only shipping company that deals with more exotic locals and have my own private section of berths at the port, so The Celessia should blend right in."
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Post by Brennon on Jun 23, 2020 4:39:33 GMT
Brennon's eyes narrow. "Only with Amber and some major players? That would be why I haven't heard about it then; I try to pick my battles with ships that aren't much bigger than me, and who don't come with a seasoned fleet escort. Do they have firepower? War mages?" he then lists several more questions, trying to learn the various properties and dangers of the shadow and find where along the Golden Circle it lies.
When he is done, he will lean back in his chair and ask the real question. "So, did you want to come here and guide me, and possibly keep an eye on Pinky while the deal goes down tonight? Your trip fee, this part at least, has already been negotiated."
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Post by Hammett on Jun 24, 2020 7:55:11 GMT
Hammett grins at the questions, "It's a chill place, just very prim and proper. They are rich and they know it, and feel "above" all the petty politics of the other shadows. But don't worry the dock district is just like ones everywhere else. Your crew won't be bored and heck, if they want a little culture and don't mind cleaning up a bit there are museums and galas and things like in the town proper. Just make sure they behave and don't steal anything. I'm friendly with people in power here if that eases your worries."
He then gives better directions on how to locate the right shadow paths that will lead there.
"I could come through, but I worry these buyers you've got lined up might somehow know and it could sour the deal. It seems like some of the people involved in the Kasaba situation are still interested in me so I am trying to keep a lowish profile as much as I am able while still taking care of the dozens of other things pulling me in every direction. But if you think you need the back-up I can come though now, or if you are worried about Pinky and want her off your ship, you can get her and I can bring her through to me right now."
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Post by Brennon on Jun 26, 2020 20:00:30 GMT
"I would prefer.. assurances. She'll be fine as long as she doesn't leave the ship, but I don't know that she's appreciative of the danger. I'd pass her to you now, but she's aboard, and Celessia's still keeping the spell wards up, so no trump there. Again, I could call you back, but she'd have to leave the ship to get to you, unless you come to her. A tricky situation."
Brennon won't insist that Hammett leave his home, but he clearly feels that he has too many lines in the water to deal with multiple bites.
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Post by Hammett on Jul 2, 2020 18:51:07 GMT
Hammett nods, "Well I can't come through right this second. I'll need an hour or so to get some stuff settled on this side. With the wards up on the Celessia I won't be able to trump you, so maybe trump me back in an hour or so and I'll be able to come through then. Sound good?"
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Post by Brennon on Jul 2, 2020 19:36:46 GMT
Brennon nods, a little bit of tension easing in his shoulders. "I'm not due back aboard for a few hours yet. If that's not long enough, I'll try again before sunset. Time can do funny things between shadows." he nods, and lets the connection fade.
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Post by Hammett on Jul 3, 2020 18:18:39 GMT
When the trump contact ends Hammett goes and finds Conrad and fills him in and to take care of things in his absence. Mainly helping Ugarte adjust and then getting him to help Yvette plan for Kasaba. It is too soon for news from Begma, Dalton's ship probably only left port a few hours ago, so he didn't need to worry about that. The more Hammett thought about it, being on Brennon's ship, and the useful things it could apparently do, might be very helpful...
Then Hammett draws out his trump card for his study in Carcosa and steps through into the room.
He doesn't bother to adjust the time flow, best to keep it on Amber standard for now. he wouldn't be here long this time. He then grabs a backpack and loads it up with some clothes and travel supplies, and then adds in a bunch of his drawing and painting materials and a few blank cards.
All that done, he rests for a moment then reaches out with his intent (and a few commands to his guardians) and spends 20 or 30 minutes making preparations for his eventual guest/visitor.
That done he does a quick check on the Things then puts the wards back up and trumps back to his office in Ceridin to wait for Brennon's trump.
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Post by Admin on Jul 12, 2020 4:10:06 GMT
Hammett senses someone attempting to contact him via Trump...
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Post by Hammett on Jul 13, 2020 19:17:44 GMT
Hammett opens himself to the contact.
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