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Post by Brian on Jul 4, 2021 20:25:51 GMT
The people see them searching and direct the pair towards a winding stairway leading deep underground where it connects to Brian's tunnel system. A few low-watt bulbs provide a dim light. The people close and bar the door behind Lor and Brian. They see two cards both depicting women. One has pale skin, long straight dark hair. She wears blue jeans and a black blouse. Holds a blue mask in one hand, and a bloody dagger and a small trident, or prong, or fork in the other. A thin silver chain wraps around her headband a small silver pentagram hangs from it centred on her forehead. Her expression is of someone who has just thought of a brilliant witticism and is unwilling to share it with the painter. Behind her are green hills and a portion of a bridge span. Brian recognizes it as the Bay Bridge in San Francisco. The other woman has russet-coloured hair, a bit more colour in her cheeks, wears an orange, red, and brown gown. In one gloved hand a small fire demon dances, in the other lightning arcs between splayed fingers. She looks with contempt into the eyes of the viewer. Behind her is the stonework of a medieval wall. A small stand beside her has a bowl containing a pile of exotic fruits. I don't venture to far initially. I motion for Lor "Do you recognize either of these two?"
I ponder where I would want to go in the tunnels. Its possible the Tunnels could get blown out. I also keep an ear to the door to get a vibe on if Any Germans are coming on the people hiding in the mosque.
OOC: How far from Hamm's position does this Mosque seem to be?
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Post by Lorelei on Jul 5, 2021 1:12:04 GMT
When asked if she can see the cards in the dark, Lorelei replies, "To the light of a single candle within a body's length I can see the cards well enough to use them, within the length of three I can see shapes well enough to identify objects, provided the intervening silt content is low enough. With the diminishing light, navigation in the sea below a certain depth has very little to do with vision."
Brian gives the word to his mercenaries over the radio. The people in the mosque steer them to the stairway down and bar the door behind them. In the low light of the tunnel Lorelei checks out the Trumps with Brian. Brian may notice that her pupils have dilated to the point that the iris is a barely noticeable band, were they to dilate much more the whites of her eyes would disappear. She shakes her head in answer to the question of recognizing either woman on the Trumps.
"If one can judge by expression, the dark haired woman seems the more approachable," observes Lorelei. There is also the unspoken distaste for one who chooses to play with fire themes. "If you would place your hand on my shoulder to join the contact and stand ready to break my line of sight if needed, I can try to contact her..."
If that is agreeable, Lorelei tries to use the Trump.
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Post by Brian on Jul 5, 2021 1:25:29 GMT
Brian points to the card with the Masked Woman.
"That's America." He thinks thoughtfully. "And I think that was drawn in a particular spot. That place has a particular view of the Bridge there." I squint for a bit. "If you've heard of such things Television and movies set there often use that very location. Its a popular tourist spot for the locals. Whomever made this card of this woman....either she has a connection to America, or the artist does." Brian shrugs a bit "Or both."
Brian ponders for a moment seriously. "Her clothing also seem fairly contemporary to my own experiences."
I look at Lor for a moment. "Can you show me how to do it? I think it might be better if I try. You carry certain legacy with you. Neutrality might be a better course?"
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Post by Lorelei on Jul 5, 2021 4:01:40 GMT
For a moment Lorelei wants to argue the legacy angle, but can't. She is part of the Amber Royal Family simply by being Oberon's grand-daughter. Worse yet, her father is Corwin and he pissed a lot of people off. And finally, she is a half-sister to the King of the Courts of Chaos...
"Father and aunt Llewella showed me how to use the Trumps, which are not well suited for an aquatic environment," comments Lorelei. "They are, however, relatively simple to use if your mind is strong enough. Hold the card in front of yourself and focus on the image until it manifest a third dimension."
"If it is a location Trump, that much contact is sufficient to allow you to set into the other location. If it is a person Trump, this level of contact will allow communication, unless it is being resisted or blocked. The person on the other side can strengthen the contact enough to allow physical passage..."
"Unfortunately there are dangers. They can be trapped, sending you to a location other than the one shown, or you can be mentally attacked through them. If it doesn't pull you in instantly as part of a trap, the connection can be broken by breaking your line of sight... Breaking line of sight can be accomplished by turning the card over, covering the image, or eliminating the local illumination, simply closing your eyes is not enough. If you are being attacked mentally, you might not have enough of your mind free to physically break the line of sight."
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Post by Admin on Jul 5, 2021 5:49:57 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/cwSVh97/Screenshot-2021-07-04-at-22-42-11-Pin-on-Art~png After a minute of concentration, ignoring as much as possible the sounds of bombs exploding in the city above them and the occasional gust of hot wind rushing down the tunnels from bombs that have reached deep enough below the surface, the image of the woman becomes real. She lounges on a divan while multicoloured smokes drift about the room and strange discordant music plays. She conducts the orchestra with a long bbq rib which she takes a bite out of. Even though the rib is smothered in sauce, her face and clothes are clean. "So, who do we have here?" she asks Brian. |
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Post by Admin on Jul 5, 2021 5:54:10 GMT
Before I forget: It is about 5 blocks to Hammett's location. If he hasn't moved. And if the tunnels run straight. And if the way hasn't been collapsed by an explosion.
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Post by Brian on Jul 5, 2021 8:11:53 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/cwSVh97/Screenshot-2021-07-04-at-22-42-11-Pin-on-Art~png After a minute of concentration, ignoring as much as possible the sounds of bombs exploding in the city above them and the occasional gust of hot wind rushing down the tunnels from bombs that have reached deep enough below the surface, the image of the woman becomes real. She lounges on a divan while multicoloured smokes drift about the room and strange discordant music plays. She conducts the orchestra with a long bbq rib which she takes a bite out of. Even though the rib is smothered in sauce, her face and clothes are clean. "So, who do we have here?" she asks Brian. Brian takes a moment pondering the scene in his minds eye
"We are in a bit of an awkward situation. I don't know you, you don't know me. Or at least I don't think you know me. And I have to ask you a question about some one you Know who I only know of through other people. You have no reason to trust me about him either. So I am going to tell you my name and we will start from there eh? My name is Brian Kane. These cards are from Dalt. He got injured by a horrible creature. I am trying to see if he used a Trump to escape. Unfortunately he dropped your card and one other." Brian tries to project the image of the other card in his mind's eye. So if you checked in on him would he tell you if he was ok? I don't know if he is still here in the Shadow I am in. He is injured and a lot of things are blowing up around me because of a bombing campaign and he is injured.Since we have Allies in common I figured helping him out if he is injured and at risk of being blown up would be the thing to do.So is Dalt the sort of person you would want to check in on? I basically took a gamble you were the better choice to ask."
OOC: To the woman in question, If I guessed the woman on the card right, she would probably recognize Brian's Virginia accent as well.
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Post by Admin on Jul 5, 2021 9:45:40 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/cwSVh97/Screenshot-2021-07-04-at-22-42-11-Pin-on-Art~png "Brian Kane," she purrs his name sensuously letting the syllables roll across her tongue. She gives the knowing smile of one player to another as he tells his tale. "You certainly like to talk fast, Brian Kane. Nervous? Your first attempt at assassination, perhaps?"She reaches across her body to a geode on the table next to her. She pinches one of the crystal spears, and it begins to glow a mellow red. Brian gets a good look at her graceful neck and shoulders, long back, thin waist and nicely rounded butt. She turns back to him. "You didn't need to go to all that trouble to talk to me; you could have just knocked on my door. And now you're worried that you didn't quite finish the job, eh?" |
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Post by Lorelei on Jul 5, 2021 10:39:56 GMT
Lorelei hovers near Brian's shoulder, but not touching him, not part of the circuit. He doesn't seem to be in distress...
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Post by Brian on Jul 5, 2021 11:35:57 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/cwSVh97/Screenshot-2021-07-04-at-22-42-11-Pin-on-Art~png "Brian Kane," she purrs his name sensuously letting the syllables roll across her tongue. She gives the knowing smile of one player to another as he tells his tale. "You certainly like to talk fast, Brian Kane. Nervous? Your first attempt at assassination, perhaps?"She reaches across her body to a geode on the table next to her. She pinches one of the crystal spears, and it begins to glow a mellow red. Brian gets a good look at her graceful neck and shoulders, long back, thin waist and nicely rounded butt. She turns back to him. "You didn't need to go to all that trouble to talk to me; you could have just knocked on my door. And now you're worried that you didn't quite finish the job, eh?"I roll my eyes. " I don't kill people who share enemies with me. And I certainly don't go about killing people who share allies with me." He shrugs his shoulders " I'm tending to the safety and security of someone who was concerned with his survival. And as I didn't even get to talk to him I figured it would be rude to not see that he is alive or safe. Also I've only had to slay a kinsman once. It's not something we do unless forced to where I am from." He is annoyed at the inference...but not annoyed at her. Also he seems to regret having to kill a kinsman. "If you arent concerned with his survival then I guess we are done and I'll try the other option." |
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Post by Brian on Jul 5, 2021 16:15:27 GMT
Ooc: if she keeps playing hard to get Brian will break the connection
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Post by Admin on Jul 5, 2021 17:13:41 GMT
"Kinsman. I see.
"Dalt is a big boy and knows how to take care of himself. You should take care in determining your enemies and allies."
She ends the connection.
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Post by Brian on Jul 5, 2021 17:49:13 GMT
"Kinsman. I see. "Dalt is a big boy and knows how to take care of himself. You should take care in determining your enemies and allies." She ends the connection. I huff a bit. " What is it with all these rude women." I turn to Lor " These cards are probably not going to be useful to track him down with. Best chance we have is hope Hammett can connect to him." |
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Post by Admin on Jul 6, 2021 0:12:34 GMT
[OOC: Maybe they are busy and have their own concerns and problems and resent the need to attend to the attentions of some unknown, unwelcome man hassling them for their time and information.  ] |
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Post by Brian on Jul 6, 2021 0:13:50 GMT
[OOC: Maybe they are busy and have their own concerns and problems and resent the need to attend to the attentions of some unknown, unwelcome man hassling them for their time and information. ] OOC: They are all rude for different reasons. And I was trying to be polite with this one by not wasting her time. lol |
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