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Post by abzhz101 on Apr 8, 2018 2:41:17 GMT
About sixteen minutes into Witch's workout, Gumnasia hears a ring from the door. It's a bit too early for Lily to be back and the others have just left. So who could it be?
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Post by Kadeem on Apr 8, 2018 2:43:56 GMT
That was strange, who the hell was at their door? None of the others should be back yet. Instructing the Rowlet to continue its workout she went to the edge of the roof above the door to look down at who was there.
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Post by abzhz101 on Apr 8, 2018 2:45:55 GMT
Gumnasia sees the top of a black umbrella twirl slightly, as if the owner is either turning or twirling it in their palms to pass the time.
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Post by Kadeem on Apr 8, 2018 2:48:18 GMT
'Of course they have an umbrella, now how am I going to spy on them?'
She supposed she could dispense with the reconnaissance and instead be more direct, calling down to the stranger at the door.
"May I help you?"
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Post by abzhz101 on Apr 8, 2018 2:52:46 GMT
Gumnasia sees the umbrella twist left, right... then it turns further against the rain and she can see a man in about his mid-twenties look up at her.
"Ah, yes," he says looking up at the woman who was poking her head out a window and into the rain. "I'm looking for the Baker Street Detective Agency. There's something I want them to find for me."
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Post by Kadeem on Apr 8, 2018 2:57:34 GMT
"Ah, yes. Pardon me, I'll be right down."
Heading back inside she calls Wičhú to her side as she jumps down to the door, landing gracefully if not silently. Opening the door she seems a guy a good couple years older than her. Smiling at him, she welcomes him inside and leads him into the office before standing behind the desk.
"Pleased to meet you sir, I am Brandy Williams. I am one of the detectives of the agency, how can I be of service."
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Post by abzhz101 on Apr 8, 2018 3:15:38 GMT
The man smiles at the frankness of getting down to business. His jacket is wet, but below that he is wearing presentable if casual clothing. He sits down easily in the chair and offers the woman at the other side of the desk a cigarette as he takes one out and lights it up.
"Simply put, I'm in the market for a rare item. A Dragon Plate. I am willing to pay a reasonable finder's fee and the cost of the plate." Then he smiles at you knowingly. "It is a gift for my wife's birthday, and I'd rather not let her know what I'm buying for her." You aren't quite sure that he's telling you the whole story, though it might be that wife is overstating the relationship. He slides you a slip of paper with a PO box. "If you could deliver send the plate to that address I would be most grateful. Also, be on the lookout for fakes. I've noticed more than a few people claiming to sell them when they have obvious flaws in their work."
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Post by Kadeem on Apr 8, 2018 3:27:22 GMT
Brandy smiles at the gentleman, taking him in as she speaks. This is interrupted as soon as he pulls out his cigarette. Before he can even light it she quickly but politely tells him
"We do not allow smoking within the Baker Street Detective Agency sir, if you would be so kind as to refrain from doing so it would be ever so appreciated."
She continues to let him speak, taking in the details of his request without judgement or wonder. It wasn't her business to question why people wanted gifts for who and whom those whos were to them.
She takes the slip of paper, but before pulling it to herself asks him a question.
"I never did catch your name sir, what was it? Also, given the rare nature of the item you are requesting me to purchase for you I'm inclined to ask for the cost of the item up-front and I will take the fee once I have completed the assignment. If it would make you more comfortable, I am okay with giving you collateral to assure my veracity."
All through her smiles and playfulness, her 'work' face never wavered.
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Post by abzhz101 on Apr 8, 2018 3:42:36 GMT
The man pulls out an envelope, and pushes it to Brandy. "I thought it would be safer to have only a couple of large bills than a wad of small ones," he says as a way of explanation. Within, you see approximately 5000. Then, he nibbles on his cigarette, and says, "As for my name, how about you just put it down as... Ye Qiu? Return the spare in the same package as the plate if you think this is too much. I'll look for it in about a week from now. If you don't have it by then I'll drop by."
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Post by Infynis on Apr 8, 2018 3:51:29 GMT
"While you're getting Gabby ready, I'm going to go scope out the area," Chris said, handing Misha Princess' collar, and picking up her umbrella. Opening the door, she made her way out into the rain.
Christie took the main roads, because she didn't know the back alleys, and it would make it easier for Misha to catch up. Artemis flew above her, and Chris could feel the rain sliding off her slick feathers. Artemis would keep a watch over her until they reached Tohou street, and then they'd fly a search pattern around the area.
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Post by Kadeem on Apr 8, 2018 3:52:21 GMT
She nods respectfully, taking the envelope and counting the money within.
"That was a safe assumption, less bills means less to count and less to get lost. Not that I would lose a client's payment."
She nods again, standing with a smile as she began to walk around the side of the desk to see him out.
"It was a pleasure meeting you Mr. Qiu. As for the payment, that will remain to be seen considering the lowest I have ever seen a Plate sold for in the average store is 3800. Hopefully I can complete this for you with wind at my feet, Lugia willing. Have a wonderful day, I hope your wife enjoys her present."
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Post by abzhz101 on Apr 8, 2018 4:02:23 GMT
Christie can a "I'll take what I can get" feeling from the Tranquil before she takes off. The Tranquil lets Christie know of a few problem spots in traffic that she could see developing, four homeless veterans in rotation, three street performers, and a pickpocket. She does see something going over at the Shrine, but that seems to be a local ritual for those who give thanks or are fearfully trying to buy Thunderous off.
But there is a distinct lack of pink cats. Maybe they don't like water?
The man nods, smiles, and leaves; his business concluded. At the door he flicks open his umbrella and walks down the street. When he hits the main thoroughfare, he quickly ends up blending into the street and is gone.
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Post by Kadeem on Apr 8, 2018 4:06:03 GMT
Gumnisa went back upstairs, running her Rowlet through his paces again as she awaited Lily's return. She wanted to wait until she had gotten home before she moved out.
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Post by Harbringer of Insanity on Apr 8, 2018 9:54:36 GMT
Misha nods to Chris as she leaves. " Gotcha. I'll hang back here for a bit. Probably best not to go out in the rain till Gabby is more cooperative, cause the water around ain't gonna help. See you in a bit." With that, she tosses her coat over a chair in the office and sits down, putting down Gabby, grabbing her brush and starting to groom her as she whispers encouragingly at her, getting her ready and focused for the day. After about half an hour or so, when Gabby is finally ready, she gets up, puts on her coat, grabs her umbrella and leaves with Gabby in tow, taking several alleyways and shortcuts, the both of them keeping an eye out for trouble as Misha stomps through town. Applying Focused Training to Gabby, +2 on Skill Checks, +1 on AC checks
Perception to look out for trouble: 6 from Misha, 14 from Gabby
Intimidate to make people think twice to mess with me: 13
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Post by abzhz101 on Apr 8, 2018 13:44:50 GMT
Misha, along the way you to your destination you end up staring down a girl with bubblegum-pink hair and a three shades too bright smile.
Gabby, who seems to be in a state of hyper awareness, growls at a few people who seem to materialize nearby Misha who then do their best to hide within the throng of the crowd.
Misha manages the look threatening, though if pressed to talk about her, they would say it was the fire type giving off the “If Any one of you makes me stay out in this rain a moment longer than I have to be, I will roast your face off” vibe that sold it.
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Post by Harbringer of Insanity on Apr 8, 2018 13:55:40 GMT
Misha meets up with Chris after a relatively uneventful trip, waving to her with the hand not holding her umbrella. "Heya Chris. Found anything yet?"
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Post by ventix on Apr 8, 2018 15:44:34 GMT
Lily practically skipped up to the door, humming a tune as she walked inside. "Nisa, I'm back! And I've got something cool to show you!"
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Post by Infynis on Apr 8, 2018 16:36:45 GMT
A few minutes after starting her search, Chris looked up from the ground, which she'd just been blankly staring at, to greet Misha. "Hi," she sounded a bit distracted. "We haven't noticed anything yet unfortunately. I think Princess might be trying to hide from the rain somewhere maybe." Out of curiosity more than anything else, she asked Artemis to take a closer look at whatever was going on at the shrine through their link.
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Post by abzhz101 on Apr 8, 2018 16:42:35 GMT
Artimis gets a bird's eye view as priests bang drums and burn offerings to the storm Legendary in a small pot with a tiny roof over it for just this purpose. As well, they are also using the rain to help wash the statues of Thundarous and Zekrom. The Dragon of Ideals' statue far closer to the center of the shrine, not quite lined up with Reshiram's statue but neither opposing it either.
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Post by Harbringer of Insanity on Apr 8, 2018 16:45:20 GMT
Misha nods, "Gotcha. Can't say I blame her, the weather's absolute shite. Well then, let's see what Gabby can pick up around here, shall we?"Taking the collar out of her bag, she kneels down next to Gabby and holds it up to her. "Alright, luv, I'm gonna need you to try and find the scent on the collar somewhere around here. I know it's wet out and the rain will have washed away some of the scent, so if you can't find anything, that's okay, we'll get you out of the rain and somewhere nice and warm. For now, just try your best," she speaks softly to the Vulpix, surprisingly gentle, as she lets Gabby sniff the collar and follows her around, shielding her from the rain with her umbrella as she moves around the street trying to catch the scent. Using Focused Training as an Order on Gabby
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