"...I cannot surmise their plan from the scant clues we have... but I would think having been seen dressed like that, taking us here... our bodies being found here would look quite suspicious to authorities?"
Case stares at the small dragon, "You're suppositions make sense, and you make more sense from this situation than I could have. If that is the case, we have no fear of opening this door and declaring our presence to the true inhabitants of this place, to unearth this plot." He glances at Jax, "Or should I say, reveal this foul plan."
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Stitch gives Drego a quizzical look. So far, Stitch didn’t have any reason not to trust those that were in the room with him. And he reminded Drego of that fact with a scolding “I am Stitch.”
A small smile creases the hard man's face 'No buddy, I don't mean our friends, I mean everyone else. Case and Jax and Robin and PM all fought to keep you safe, you can trust them ok?'
Drego looks up and makes eye contact with Case and Jax 'I'm just worried that whoever comes through that door might be coming to finish the job and I'm not inclined to give them the chance to try'
“… but if these men are indeed frauds, as Chase suspects, then we must be careful…” the dragon cautions. “…whoever approaches may be quite legitimate and innocent…”
Stitch gives Drego a smile and a satisfied head nod. Concerning the groups current situation, Stitch didn’t have much input. He does posit the idea that they could all pretend to be dead and see how the person headed this way reacts…
Case opens the door to a young man dressed in a black robe with a simple red teardrop on the breast, who is almost at the door, hand lifted to the knob. He takes in the dead bodies, crossbows pointed at him, and heavily armed people, and slowly raises his empty hands to show there's nothing in them, eyes narrowing. "What in the name of the Divinity Within is going on here? Who are you? How did you get in here? What happened to those guards?" The tone of his voice suggests he knows the answer to the last question, but is giving you an opportunity to give your side of the story.
Stitch explains quite clearly that the three dead “guards” came to where they’ve been staying while in town claiming someone here needed to speak with them and upon their arrival, lead them to this closet and tried to murder them… they just weren’t very good at it. “I am Stitch.”
He then clambers onto Case’s shoulders, to get a better look out into the hallway and the man in front of them, inspecting for anything shiny…
Jax pulls up one body of a guard that still has its neck attached and holds it easily in one hand, by the breastplate. His other hand indicates the tattoo. "I am guessing real guards do not have tattoos like this. We were tricked into following them here. They said we were to speak with Torvos. They used a side entrance, led us in here, locked the door, and tried to kill us. We objected. Are you missing three guards? We are..."
He looks hopelessly at the others to try to introduce the group better and who they have helped who might be allied with the man in the robes.
Case nods to the man as his allies explain. “As we have done nothing wrong, we will remain here in peace for your superiors to arrive and then explain to them, or we will attend to a meeting to explain.”
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"...I would posit that THAT is a metaphysical journey that none of is really have time to divulge in right now..." the dragon suggests, still hovering above the door on the inside of the room. "...suffice it to say that we are not the ones in stolen uniforms but rather their intended victims? ...we believe the dead men are members of the Order of the Emerald Claw... ourselves, on the other hand, are tasked with bringing an emergency message to the leaders in Korth from the Warlord Geron Karlach in Teryk..."
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"But surely the people who work and live here would see these people are strangers, tattooed ones at that?" Jax says.
"...I cannot surmise their plan from the scant clues we have... but I would think having been seen dressed like that, taking us here... our bodies being found here would look quite suspicious to authorities?"
Case stares at the small dragon, "You're suppositions make sense, and you make more sense from this situation than I could have. If that is the case, we have no fear of opening this door and declaring our presence to the true inhabitants of this place, to unearth this plot." He glances at Jax, "Or should I say, reveal this foul plan."
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
"...plus, we need to leave eventually... though we should be prepared for anything, just in ca... err, just to be safe..."
Drego carefully reloads his crossbow and steps to where he can cover the door as it opens, pushing Stitch squarely behind him as he does.
‘Take no chances here. We don’t know who to trust’
Stitch gives Drego a quizzical look. So far, Stitch didn’t have any reason not to trust those that were in the room with him. And he reminded Drego of that fact with a scolding “I am Stitch.”
A small smile creases the hard man's face 'No buddy, I don't mean our friends, I mean everyone else. Case and Jax and Robin and PM all fought to keep you safe, you can trust them ok?'
Drego looks up and makes eye contact with Case and Jax 'I'm just worried that whoever comes through that door might be coming to finish the job and I'm not inclined to give them the chance to try'
“… but if these men are indeed frauds, as Chase suspects, then we must be careful…” the dragon cautions. “…whoever approaches may be quite legitimate and innocent…”
Stitch gives Drego a smile and a satisfied head nod. Concerning the groups current situation, Stitch didn’t have much input. He does posit the idea that they could all pretend to be dead and see how the person headed this way reacts…
Case comes to attention. "If we are to be beset, then I wish to ensure that my metallic armored frame is first in their way."
He boldy walks over to the door, and then opens it, looking around for anyone walking about.
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
The dragon happily hovers above the door, against the wall, hidden from any slings or arrows (or spell effects) which may flood into the room…
Case opens the door to a young man dressed in a black robe with a simple red teardrop on the breast, who is almost at the door, hand lifted to the knob. He takes in the dead bodies, crossbows pointed at him, and heavily armed people, and slowly raises his empty hands to show there's nothing in them, eyes narrowing. "What in the name of the Divinity Within is going on here? Who are you? How did you get in here? What happened to those guards?" The tone of his voice suggests he knows the answer to the last question, but is giving you an opportunity to give your side of the story.
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
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Stitch explains quite clearly that the three dead “guards” came to where they’ve been staying while in town claiming someone here needed to speak with them and upon their arrival, lead them to this closet and tried to murder them… they just weren’t very good at it. “I am Stitch.”
He then clambers onto Case’s shoulders, to get a better look out into the hallway and the man in front of them, inspecting for anything shiny…
“…we mean no harm “ Pieste Mor assures. “… as our young friend says, we were lured here by these false guards… their intent we know not…”
Jax pulls up one body of a guard that still has its neck attached and holds it easily in one hand, by the breastplate. His other hand indicates the tattoo. "I am guessing real guards do not have tattoos like this. We were tricked into following them here. They said we were to speak with Torvos. They used a side entrance, led us in here, locked the door, and tried to kill us. We objected. Are you missing three guards? We are..."
He looks hopelessly at the others to try to introduce the group better and who they have helped who might be allied with the man in the robes.
“…we are The Uninvited…” the dragon says with a shrug and a questioning look…
Drego hangs back, weapon at the ready as Case opens the door.
As the door opens and Stitch leaps off his shoulder, the ranger stays back and stays quiet. Studying the newcomer carefully
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Case nods to the man as his allies explain. “As we have done nothing wrong, we will remain here in peace for your superiors to arrive and then explain to them, or we will attend to a meeting to explain.”
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
The man presses his fingers to his forehead. "I'm Derin. And none of this actually explains who you are."
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
"...I would posit that THAT is a metaphysical journey that none of is really have time to divulge in right now..." the dragon suggests, still hovering above the door on the inside of the room. "...suffice it to say that we are not the ones in stolen uniforms but rather their intended victims? ...we believe the dead men are members of the Order of the Emerald Claw... ourselves, on the other hand, are tasked with bringing an emergency message to the leaders in Korth from the Warlord Geron Karlach in Teryk..."