FF2d6 - Secrets of Larian IC

[DualShadow]

Maybe the Al Bhed at the dock will have a way of getting to the ruins?

[Creed]

No, they will claim the statis pod for themselves instead of allowing me to use it.

[DualShadow]

Then we find it ourself, or find Alistaire, his journal allow me to think he might have some insight on Section R whereabout. If the Yevonite kept the secret it, so it would be normal for them to have a secret access to the ruins somewhere in their dwellings.

Nate start to slowly pace around the room, after a short while if uninterrupted, leave the room to pace around the whole temple.

[Creed]

Then we find it ourself, or find Alistaire, his journal allow me to think he might have some insight on Section R whereabout. If the Yevonite kept the secret it, so it would be normal for them to have a secret access to the ruins somewhere in their dwellings.

Nate start to slowly pace around the room, after a short while if uninterrupted, leave the room to pace around the whole temple.

This is why I believe here would have passage. But there is none... he trails off.

[Adell]

Drake walked back to the docks with the others and looked for the groups to talk to.

"Hey, since you Al Bhed and Yevonites can't seem to agree with one another on the danger of the machina, how about we act as a third party and investigate for ourselves? We'll give you all full detailed reports that you can look over afterwards."

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Negotiation - SPR
(2d6)[3][2](5) these rolls are terrible. >.>

[Critical]

Noticing the Drake's poor attempt at diplomacy and quickly getting, that he's probably better with weapons than with words, Oogem attempts to fit in his own word.

"Don't misinterpret my friend here, what he meant was, that we want to help you settle this and we'll do so to the best of our abilities and you can count on our impartiality, kupo."

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Your rolls are just below average, Adell. Did you suddenly remember, that you didn't have ranks in negotiation after rolling? Leave the diplomacing to the freaking party face!

Anyways, negotiation check to top Drake's check: (2d6+5)[10]

[Creed]

Noticing the Drake's poor attempt at diplomacy and quickly getting, that he's probably better with weapons than with words, Oogem attempts to fit in his own word.

"Don't misinterpret my friend here, what he meant was, that we want to help you settle this and we'll do so to the best of our abilities and you can count on our impartiality."

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Your rolls are just below average, Adell. Did you suddenly remember, that you didn't have ranks in negotiation after rolling? Leave the diplomacing to the freaking party face!

Anyways, negotiation check to top Drake's check: [roll0]

They parties seem hesitant.
How do plan to get down there, anyways?! one Yevonite asks, You some kinda Al Bhed Machina Worshippers?!
Mutters of dissent and agreement spring up among the two parties.

[DualShadow]

Well, we seem to be at an impass, I propose that we go and meet up with some acquiantances of mine, they might have a trick or 2 in their sleeves, how does that sound Mordecai?

As Nate slowly shift toward the temple's door.

[Creed]

This idea has merit. Maybe your friends have a plan. Mordecai follows.
Upon arrival at the tavern, the bartender informs you that your comrades have set off to the docks not long ago.

[DualShadow]

Well thank you my good man, here is for your service.

Nate give the barkeep 2 gil before heading out.

Well then, things couldnt be better.

Well Mordecai, looks like the group went to the docks, which mean, even nearer to the ruins and maybe to what we seek.

With this, Nate head toward the docks, hoping to catch them before they head into the ruins.

[Critical]

"Yeah, how are we going to do that, kupo?" - Oogem adds to the Yevonite's words, turning to Drake with his arms crossed and an unpleasant look on his face.

[Creed]

Well thank you my good man, here is for your service.

Nate give the barkeep 2 gil before heading out.

Well then, things couldnt be better.

Well Mordecai, looks like the group went to the docks, which mean, even nearer to the ruins and maybe to what we seek.

With this, Nate head toward the docks, hoping to catch them before they head into the ruins.

And you come across the team talking to the groups of Yevonites and Al Bhed. Mordecai has his hood back up.

[DualShadow]

Please forgive my lateness but I was really busy with some unforseen elements.

Nate eyes goes to the leader of the Al Bhed and the Yevonite, analysing them.

[Creed]

The Al Bhed leader is an old man with a mechanical graft for an arm.
The apparent Yevonite leader is an even older man in white vestments.

[Adell]

Drake wondered why Oogem looked so angry. It seems Oogem supports the Yevonites. I'll just file that away for later.

"As it turns out, being disagreeable doesn't actually help out. Now, do you want to know what's down there or not? Or do you just want to keep spewing your unfounded accusations?"

Drake was beginning to be angered by the short-sightedness of these people and remembered why he concealed weapons on himself.

Drake noticed Nate had arrived and turned to him and said, "Hey, Nate, which group do you think can get us down there?"

[DualShadow]

Al Bhed are currantly salvaging the place, meaning they should be in possesion of a mean to get there. Some high place Yevonite should have knowledge of some secret way to get down there.

Eyeing both leader: But on whose behalf should we got down there, I say neither, only our own for now.

[Creed]

Al Bhed are currantly salvaging the place, meaning they should be in possesion of a mean to get there. Some high place Yevonite should have knowledge of some secret way to get down there.

Eyeing both leader: But on whose behalf should we got down there, I say neither, only our own for now.

You could borrow my sub, the elderly Al Bhed says, But you have to take a team of my men with you.

[DualShadow]

If a team of Al Bhed is to go with us then a team of Yevonite must also go, else they will not allow anyone to go. If a team of Yevonite is too much to ask, then there will also be no team of Al Bhed coming.

Nate hold the elder Al Bhed in his eyes.

[Adell]

Drake turns to the group and says, "I won't have some political group breathing down my neck. I say we take his offer and ditch the Al Bhed and Yevonites before we get to the sunken city."

[Creed]

If a team of Al Bhed is to go with us then a team of Yevonite must also go, else they will not allow anyone to go. If a team of Yevonite is too much to ask, then there will also be no team of Al Bhed coming.

Nate hold the elder Al Bhed in his eyes.

Find yer own way down then! I won't be havin any loons in my sub!

[DualShadow]

What does the Yevonites have to say about that?

Now eyeing the elder priest.

[Creed]

What does the Yevonites have to say about that?

Now eyeing the elder priest.

We have no method of reaching the city, I assure you.

[Adell]

Drake whispers to the group, "We could always come back and steal the transport tonight. Provided someone can actually operate it, of course. "

[Zefir]

"I say we take the offer of the Al Bhed it is better than nothing."

Eon sais that loud enougth so all can hear it.

[Critical]

"Agreed with Shiftblade, kupo. Geez, you people have so much requirements these days, kupo."

[Creed]

Drake whispers to the group, "We could always come back and steal the transport tonight. Provided someone can actually operate it, of course. "

The black cloaked figure that came with Nate perks up at this.
Excuze me, but I can pylot a sub-marineen.

[DualShadow]

Well im not a fan of Drake's plan but it is better than causing a battle between the Al Bhed and the follower of Yevon.

Must keep in mind to keep in check Mordecai, he hold knowledge despise his apparent vocalisation problem.

[Adell]

Drake mutters so that only the group can hear, "Think about the possibilities. One side has to be trying to resurrect Sin and the other side is trying to prevent it. No matter what we find down there, one of the groups is going to try to silence us if they both go down there."

"Now if we steal the transport, and it turns out the Al Bhed are right, I think the prospect of using the machina without the nagging of the Yevonites will make them forgive us for stealing it. However, if the Al Bhed are wrong, we should not have any qualms about making sure that the people know the truth that they are trying to quash. Either way, we've still helped the people of this city."

"And this guy says he can operate it."

He waited to hear if any others agreed or disagreed with his reasoning.

[Fearan]

If we look away from all the "we would be hunted as criminals" part, it's pretty reasonable. - the Elvaan muttered with the same quiet voice. - and I agree, that fight between the Al Bhed and the cultists is unwanted. But there is one problem - do you know, where the sub actually is?

[Zefir]

"Why do we need to make thinks complicated just ask to borrow the Sub. Since noone of us belongs to one of these groups we are the neutral group and both have only possitivs if we get down there."