Dr. Bailey frowns at the mention Omni-enhancer "The omni-enhancer was a failure. Lethargy that occurred after using it was too much of a downside for the good people of this nation. though I.C.E performed well. Though having the honor of working with Hellstromme Industries is a dream worth pursuing." He looks around at the other passengers and points to man chatting with a charming lady. "That man is Patton Riddle the one who earned the highest award at last year's symposium with the creation of rocket propelled munitions."

Patton Riddle

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Erikur please roll athletics

 OOC: Lol. 12 on that Athletics check.

"Ah, do you know Patton Riddle on a personal level or by reputation only?"  Modoc will glance where Dr. Bailey is pointing and look at any other companions of Patton Riddle, like potential bodyguards.

Taking note of those that are armed, Hyalithza will make sure to scout for both spots that would offer good cover ina gun fight were to breakout and a place to have Dr. Bailey bunker down if need be. Once satisfied with her sweep of the car she will move to the next. Stopping to do the same in both the lounge and passenger cars. As she goes through these cars she will concentrate on trying to pick up on any interesting conversation.

Perception: 7

Gaelan takes a turn around the freight car - presuming this is where the experiment materials are.

Are there other people present? Are there other things that look like science/experiment materials? Gaelan gives things a good look without touching anything.

Perception 22

Investigation 16

The crates come in all sizes and yes, the train is full of people. Several look to be scientist. The crates in the freight car vary in size some larger than a person. Gaelen does see a crate with the religious symbol of the holy church of California. 

Hyalithza seems to be distracted and it not able to find the spots that offer her cover or a safe place for Dr. Baily. Though the sleeping care has room that would offer better cover. 

Dr Bailey shakes his head "I do not know him well, but he seems to like the ladies very much so." 

Paton Riddle does not seem to have any guards and he sems more interested in chatting with the lady next to him than thinking about the upcoming scientific symposium. There is a smug confidence around the man as if he already believes he will win the highest award this year as well. 

Erikur offers a stabilizing hand. There is a moment where he loses his grip, but his assistance is just enough not to have whatever inside the crate break. Dr. Bailey's crates are loaded safely.

Looking at Silas you see a vein throbbing at the side of his temple as he approaches Erikur "Well everything is loaded, now where is my compensation?" 

Among the passengers there the party sees a fatherly looking man dressed in religious garbs 

"There are certainly a lot of interesting characters heading out with us.  By the way, what does this do?" Modoc indicates the empty bottle whose contents he applied to the train's undercarriage.

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Erikur offers a stabilizing hand. There is a moment where he loses his grip, but his assistance is just enough not to have whatever inside the crate break. Dr. Bailey's crates are loaded safely.

Looking at Silas you see a vein throbbing at the side of his temple as he approaches Erikur "Well everything is loaded, now where is my compensation?" 

 Eirikur offers an apologetic smile. "You are right to insist. I did say that the conversation of compensation should happen, but I do not actually have the authority to have that conversation. As I said, I will do all in my power to make you whole. To that end, I can offer my witness testimony to the damage done to your fine furniture. Come, let's find the man in charge." he says with confidence. "I can be very persuasive." Eirikur places his hand on the pommel of the longsword resting on his hip in its half-scabbard. The marks of heavy use are evident, though it is just as obvious that it is well-cared for. Freshly sharpened and oiled, the sword offers a mirror-like reflection of morning light off of the sharpened edge and spaces where the fuller has no scores. He turns to Gaelan. "Stay with the crates."

OOC: That is a 25 on Persuasion if needed. 

Hyalithza makes note of the sleeping car perhaps being the best place to go if they need to defend their charge, doing a once over of the Lounge car before she begins to make her way back towards the passenger and freight cars. If she makes it back before Eririkur's conversation with Silas she will tell him what she saw and if not she will take his spot with guarding the crates.

Hyalithza indeed makes it back to Erikur as he is conversing with Silas. 

(Great roll Erikur)

Silas throbbing temple calms down a bit "So your just some lackey. Just my luck. Let's find the station manager" he prowls Union Station like a big game hunter ready for the kill. 

Eventually you find the station manager. A portly woman with greying hair tied neatly in a braided bun. She wears glasses and looks like a woman not to be trifled with. In a high nasally tone, she says "What business do you have with me. Can't you see I am a busy woman." 

Silas flares his nostrils as he starts yelling about the incompetence's of the porters. The station manager's mouths form a thin firm line "Perhaps the fault is yours Sir as you most likely improperly packed your crate. Being top heavy without proper stamps will do that to you. There will be no compensation unless you can prove otherwise"

Silas is literally red in the face as he makes a fist with his right hand. 

The station manager eyes gleam with provocations as if she is daring Silas to raise his hand against a defenseless woman. 

On the train Dr. Bailey says, "That is a lubricant which will ensure the Hellstromme Express will arrive earlier than scheduled." 

Modoc nods as if lubricating a locomotive to make it faster without the knowledge of the train engineers makes sense.  

"Are you a religious man, Dr. Bailey?" he says while nodding to indicate the holy man.

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Hyalithza indeed makes it back to Erikur as he is conversing with Silas. 

(Great roll Erikur)

Silas throbbing temple calms down a bit "So your just some lackey. Just my luck. Let's find the station manager" he prowls Union Station like a big game hunter ready for the kill. 

Eventually you find the station manager. A portly woman with greying hair tied neatly in a braided bun. She wears glasses and looks like a woman not to be trifled with. In a high nasally tone, she says "What business do you have with me. Can't you see I am a busy woman." 

Silas flares his nostrils as he starts yelling about the incompetence's of the porters. The station manager's mouths form a thin firm line "Perhaps the fault is yours Sir as you most likely improperly packed your crate. Being top heavy without proper stamps will do that to you. There will be no compensation unless you can prove otherwise"

Silas is literally red in the face as he makes a fist with his right hand. 

The station manager eyes gleam with provocations as if she is daring Silas to raise his hand against a defenseless woman. 

 OOC: I am in love with this woman LOL.

IC: "Madam." Eirikur holds his hands open and to the sides in surrender. "I observed the matter myself. The chairs were poorly handled by the workers and caused damage to many. My own crates were almost damaged and would have been, had I not intervened to directly assist in the loading. If your staff are new, these things can sometimes happen. Surely, there is some way to help keep this man from destitution."

OOC: 16 on the Persuasion. :O

Eirikur looks into her eyes and tries to see if there is any hope for poor Silas.

OOC: Insight is an 18!

As she watches Eririkur go off with the furniture salesman, Hyalithza will take a spot by the crates. Leaning against the wall she moves to keep her hand close to her revolver. Once Eririkur returns she will then tell him what she had seen.

On train

Dr. Bailey shakes his head. "I am a man of science. I leave the worship of god to the devout." 

At Union Station

The station manager pauses in thought looking over Erikur. "You can thank your friend here for the compensation that I will give. Now get out of my face unless you want to talk with your fist" 

Erikur gets the sense the station manager rather this issue be over with as she has other duties the fulfill that cannot be wasted talking to blubbering baboon that is Silas. 

Silas grumbles and stomps away to the train.

Everyone hears the conductor yell in a loud voice "All Aboard!" 

The engineer gives a long blast of the steam whistle and moments later the train starts chugging forward. Slowly at first but soon gaining speed. Inside an hour the Hellstromme Express across a flat landscape of wheat, corn, wheat, and more wheat. 

With the train underway the passengers begin to chat amongst themselves. The other scientists are easy to pick out as they boast about their scientific prowess. There are 6 in total

1. Dr. Bailey
2. Patton Riddle
3. A woman with a head full of red curls
4. A proper looking Englishman with bowler hat and waistcoat
5. A fierce looking woman with blonde hair
6. A slightly hunched man with an air of exasperation.