"I can just thunderwave the gate open now if you would rather go in for tea.....however when the City Watch does show up, I can not guarantee that either Gargan and Kanus will be able to avoid capture."
Mulling over what has been said Gargan chips in with a sideways nod in Kanus’ direction. “Perhaps our friend here is right. From what I know of the Gralhunds they stay out of trouble. For once being forthright might be to our benefit...and we can always see if mention of our friend Renear’s name helps open some doors.”
Jack rights herself, and just slowly turns to give a disbelieving look at Cloudfur. Several times she tries to form even a semblance of a reply only to abandon it to consider another. "Now THAT.... huh... That's actually good angle there. Let's do that. Worst case scenario, they still call us riffraff, and we can go with another plan. Though if it does work, we REALLY need to be on our best behavior."She eyes the Tabaxi specifically. "The BESTEST behavior."
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Kanus moves in step with Cloudfur, and put's his hand on his shoulder firm but not harsh, "Best we talk first mate" he nods in Gargan and Jack's direction.
Kanus looks back at the others and then walks over to one of the sets of guards. "G'day gents, cold one innit, either of you two have a nip of whiskey? HAppy to pay" he then reached down and jingled his visible coin purse which held silver and copper coins.
Jack stops making strangling motions loosely in Cloudfur's direction long enough to take in Kanus' movement towards the guards; neither of which looked particularly enthused even from a distance. "Not looking to good over there. Think you can help him out, Gargan?" After making the suggestion, Jack eyes iris glow gold as she looked at the wall and general area about the manor for any signs of magic within 30ft of the place. And if she sees any, she squints focusing on the source to try and pick up the underlying schools to it.
If she discovers nothing, or felt she may need to get closer to try and peer past the gate, Jack sucks in a breathe to gird herself, then marched her way over. "You sure you couldn't take a peek. You're like a.. uh... Leafers, right? A.. think they call you a druid. Couldn't you become like a spider or something for a quick peek? It wouldn't necessarily be a B and E if a spider or rat just so happens to get in there for a peek now would it?" She says, stopping short to ask and give Cloudfur a wink at the end. "At the very least, you could do that while we work the guards. And if we're invited, well, by extension you would be too as a member of this band. Just... not one that had to announce themselves, is all."
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Wandering over to join Kanus Gargan joins the conversation. "We do indeed have business here my good sir, we seek audience with the masters of the house. You no doubt heard of the recent killings in the explosion nearby no? We have been conducting an investigation and we have reason to believe the one who perpetrated the attack may well have taken refuge within these very walls and those inside could well be in danger."
(On the assumption it could be needed!) persuasion:6
"Not a bunny. A rat. Or Spider. Maybe a beetle? Something.. mm... inconspic--that might be too--"She catches herself, and following an awkward cough carries on as normal. "Something that won't attract attention in the city, or say a home.... You have been around here for 'at least' month, right?" Jack asks, concern growing in her expression.
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The guards both noticeably tense up, now sensing there is a potential threat ... from you.
"If there is a threat about, I can assure you that at least one of the more than twenty guards on this property is aware of, and handling it. If there is something to be investigated, I trust the City Watch will be along to do so. Perhaps they can do it at the same time as when they respond to the alarm we're about to raise about several individuals impersonating investigators trying to gain access to a noble estate."
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Cloudfur will sigh, and gesture towards Gargan and Kanus with a 'and there you go' type look at Jack and then say "Give my the detector thingy" and if she does he will wildshape in to a rat and scurry off towards the house.
[Stealth: 17]
(OOC - the intention is to gain access to the grounds without being spotted)
As one of the guards is looking directly at you, you grab the detector, change shape into a rat, and start scurrying towards the gate (the only visible opening in the wall from this location).
As you try to run by, the guard reaches his leg out and tromps on your tail, pinning you in place. He then pulls out his longsword and, turning the blade flat, winds up and golfs you back towards the others. You take 2 points of damage, transforming you back into your natural form in mid-air, nearly taking out Kanus and landing like a yard-sale out on the road.
"Right, now we have a problem don't we?" The guard points his blade towards you while the second one draws his own sword and does the same. He also reaches for a cord attached to a large bell mounted on the pillar flanking the gate. "He's going to ring that bell in 5 seconds. Best you not be here for the result, I'd wager.... 5... 4... "
A complex array of emotions play on Jack's face as everything just goes wrong. Before she can sink too deeply into despair however, as the guard gives his warning, she hustles on over to help the Tabaxi up. Even if she gets a claw for it, the woman puts on her best winning grin at the guards. "I'm soooo sorry about that. We'll just get on going now. Isn't that right? Right! Keep up the good work, and watch out for snakes." She hurriedly warns while ushering her group along and out of sight of the guards and then some. Aside from avoiding any known areas where the closest City Watch might approach from, Jack is focused more on hurrying as far away from the villa as possible than on any particular new destination.
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Shaking his head in absolute dismay at the situation Gargan holds his hands up in a gesture of peace towards the guards as he desperately tries to calm the situation down, happy to let the others hurry out of sight as he pleads one last time. “Sir, you are absolutely correct.” Giving Cloudfur a particularly annoyed look as he disappears the tone of his voice as he continues makes certain that he too is more than a little furious at the attempt to break in mid conversation. “My friends particularly rude and stupid actions undoubtedly leave us in an untenable position and for that I can only apologise.”
Turning his voice softer now as he continues to show supplication to the guards Gargan carries on, subtly influencing the guards as he does so. “Perhaps we can start again as if this never happened?” Pausing for a brief moment he asks once more. “I would gladly tell you what brings me to meet your employer and let you be the judge of it’s seriousness. I give you my word I will leave in peace if you are not content with those reasons.”
With little more than his ego bruised, he stands back up, dusts himself off and hands the device back to Jack "I blame you for that, if we hadn't been standing in the middle of the road loudly discussing breaking and entering I could have been in there with no problems. Now I think its time we get the City Watch involved....before Gargan makes things even worse for us." and he'll indicate towards the Dragonborn still trying to get the guards to let him in.
"First off. I wasn't loud."She said tersely. "Secondly, we weren't even /that/ closed. And thirdly, you didn't even bother to--Bah! Nevermind. I'm headed back. You guys do whatever."In a huff, Jack storms away pocketing the device. As soon as an opportunity provided itself on her way back to Trollskull Manor, she changes into a non-descript looking human in secret, as well as changes into a spare set of clothing.
Cloudfur
"I can just thunderwave the gate open now if you would rather go in for tea.....however when the City Watch does show up, I can not guarantee that either Gargan and Kanus will be able to avoid capture."
and he'll sniff the slouching Jack
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Gargan
Mulling over what has been said Gargan chips in with a sideways nod in Kanus’ direction. “Perhaps our friend here is right. From what I know of the Gralhunds they stay out of trouble. For once being forthright might be to our benefit...and we can always see if mention of our friend Renear’s name helps open some doors.”
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Cloudfur moves towards the guards and prepares to Thunderwave the gate then.....
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Kanus Tredicim
Kanus moves in step with Cloudfur, and put's his hand on his shoulder firm but not harsh, "Best we talk first mate" he nods in Gargan and Jack's direction.
So you're going to approach the guards? And say .. ?
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Cloudfur isn't doing anything now - apparently Jack was not referring to his plan to thunderwave the gate when she said that it was a good idea.....
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Kanus Tredicim
Kanus looks back at the others and then walks over to one of the sets of guards. "G'day gents, cold one innit, either of you two have a nip of whiskey? HAppy to pay" he then reached down and jingled his visible coin purse which held silver and copper coins.
One of the guards responds, "If you've business here, say so but if not, be on your way - loitering's not appreciated by the residents here."
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Dhara - Tiefling Ranger, Grotto to Glory
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Gargan
Wandering over to join Kanus Gargan joins the conversation. "We do indeed have business here my good sir, we seek audience with the masters of the house. You no doubt heard of the recent killings in the explosion nearby no? We have been conducting an investigation and we have reason to believe the one who perpetrated the attack may well have taken refuge within these very walls and those inside could well be in danger."
(On the assumption it could be needed!)
persuasion:6
Cloudfur
"So you want me to what? poof in to a bunny and hop around looking for a construct?"
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Jack
"Not a bunny. A rat. Or Spider. Maybe a beetle? Something.. mm... inconspic--that might be too--" She catches herself, and following an awkward cough carries on as normal. "Something that won't attract attention in the city, or say a home.... You have been around here for 'at least' month, right?" Jack asks, concern growing in her expression.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
The guards both noticeably tense up, now sensing there is a potential threat ... from you.
"If there is a threat about, I can assure you that at least one of the more than twenty guards on this property is aware of, and handling it. If there is something to be investigated, I trust the City Watch will be along to do so. Perhaps they can do it at the same time as when they respond to the alarm we're about to raise about several individuals impersonating investigators trying to gain access to a noble estate."
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Dhara - Tiefling Ranger, Grotto to Glory
Cloudfur will sigh, and gesture towards Gargan and Kanus with a 'and there you go' type look at Jack and then say "Give my the detector thingy" and if she does he will wildshape in to a rat and scurry off towards the house.
[Stealth: 17]
(OOC - the intention is to gain access to the grounds without being
spotted)Uh oh
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As one of the guards is looking directly at you, you grab the detector, change shape into a rat, and start scurrying towards the gate (the only visible opening in the wall from this location).
As you try to run by, the guard reaches his leg out and tromps on your tail, pinning you in place. He then pulls out his longsword and, turning the blade flat, winds up and golfs you back towards the others. You take 2 points of damage, transforming you back into your natural form in mid-air, nearly taking out Kanus and landing like a yard-sale out on the road.
"Right, now we have a problem don't we?" The guard points his blade towards you while the second one draws his own sword and does the same. He also reaches for a cord attached to a large bell mounted on the pillar flanking the gate. "He's going to ring that bell in 5 seconds. Best you not be here for the result, I'd wager.... 5... 4... "
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Dhara - Tiefling Ranger, Grotto to Glory
Jack
A complex array of emotions play on Jack's face as everything just goes wrong. Before she can sink too deeply into despair however, as the guard gives his warning, she hustles on over to help the Tabaxi up. Even if she gets a claw for it, the woman puts on her best winning grin at the guards. "I'm soooo sorry about that. We'll just get on going now. Isn't that right? Right! Keep up the good work, and watch out for snakes." She hurriedly warns while ushering her group along and out of sight of the guards and then some. Aside from avoiding any known areas where the closest City Watch might approach from, Jack is focused more on hurrying as far away from the villa as possible than on any particular new destination.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Gargan
Shaking his head in absolute dismay at the situation Gargan holds his hands up in a gesture of peace towards the guards as he desperately tries to calm the situation down, happy to let the others hurry out of sight as he pleads one last time. “Sir, you are absolutely correct.” Giving Cloudfur a particularly annoyed look as he disappears the tone of his voice as he continues makes certain that he too is more than a little furious at the attempt to break in mid conversation. “My friends particularly rude and stupid actions undoubtedly leave us in an untenable position and for that I can only apologise.”
Turning his voice softer now as he continues to show supplication to the guards Gargan carries on, subtly influencing the guards as he does so. “Perhaps we can start again as if this never happened?” Pausing for a brief moment he asks once more. “I would gladly tell you what brings me to meet your employer and let you be the judge of it’s seriousness. I give you my word I will leave in peace if you are not content with those reasons.”
Cloudfur
With little more than his ego bruised, he stands back up, dusts himself off and hands the device back to Jack "I blame you for that, if we hadn't been standing in the middle of the road loudly discussing breaking and entering I could have been in there with no problems. Now I think its time we get the City Watch involved....before Gargan makes things even worse for us." and he'll indicate towards the Dragonborn still trying to get the guards to let him in.
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Jack
"First off. I wasn't loud." She said tersely. "Secondly, we weren't even /that/ closed. And thirdly, you didn't even bother to--Bah! Nevermind. I'm headed back. You guys do whatever." In a huff, Jack storms away pocketing the device. As soon as an opportunity provided itself on her way back to Trollskull Manor, she changes into a non-descript looking human in secret, as well as changes into a spare set of clothing.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.