Apocalypse Northwest

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Red Light Show

(Anyone rolling a 15 or higher--Kurt and Trainwhistle--on their checks notice the tell-tale signs that the wolf is not a biological organism. Its lack of breathing, its too-perfect features, or its extreme focus give it away)

To Kurt: The man stares at Kurt with steely indifference while Kurt speaks. He doesn't give a name when Kurt extends his hand in greeting, offering only a "Pleasure." The wolf's eyes follow you almost like a painting from Scooby Doo--its body barely moves.


To Trainwhistle: Somehow, Trainwhistle notices the wolf's eccentricites while dancing what may be the best barn dance we will see on these boards. He attracts the attention of a not-entirely-homely, not-entirely-elderly woman who sees through his grisly, filthy exterior into the heart of a grizzled, jovial old coot. She bats her eyes and joins him on the dance floor (Perform Dance: 17+2=19) "Name's Edna!"

The evening progresses--characters with charisma's over 8 getting cozy with a girl if they so desire...until about midnight, when the door at the back suddenly opens in. Not a whole lot of heads turn--many have left for the night (including Freeman and the latino, but not the red-armored man), and those who didn't leave are a little intoxicated). Nevertheless, you recognize one of Gerard Ansiem's orphans looking around frantically, looking more ill than you've ever seen anyone look. He's pale, he's barely able to stand, and he seems to be sweating so much that liquid is pouring off him. He mutters "Somebody please...the greenhouse is..."...shortly before falling forward, hitting the ground and bursting into a dull pink foamy stew with bones.

Edna and any remaining conscious people scream, panic, and run.