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2013-01-29, 01:21 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2011
- Location
- Somewhere south of Hell
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
"Wait. Madame."
Charlotte stops, one toe still in the doorway, poised to move but not yet sent along. Like in chess. The move only counts once you let go, after all.
"I remember. The castle was carved from a mountain in a black wood. We could try to find the location from here, perhaps?"
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2013-01-29, 07:51 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2009
- Location
- San Francisco
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
There is no trouble getting to the police station. You see the guard come back, carrying several old-fashioned mousetraps, after you're already out of the compound, him none the wiser for the moment.
It being a little earlier in the evening than Stephanie's last visit, the police station near the docks has several officers in it, including a team of three that just got back, looking to be hauling in a couple of new arrestees. From the looks of them, they got in a fight with each other, and while one has a broken nose, the other appears to have a broken face, so they didn't make out equally there.
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2013-01-29, 08:22 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Apr 2009
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2013-01-29, 08:30 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2009
- Location
- San Francisco
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
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2013-01-29, 08:31 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Apr 2009
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2013-01-29, 08:35 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2009
- Location
- San Francisco
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
The guy bustles into the back of the station, somehow looking busy and officious as he does so.
About 10 minutes later, he still isn't back, the three-man team of street officers has left, and the more conscious of the two guys in the temporary holding cells is leering at Rose and Stephanie in a decidedly uncomfortable way.
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2013-01-29, 08:43 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Apr 2009
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
"So, what are you in for?" said Stephanie, reflexively striking up a conversation.
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2013-01-29, 10:22 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Nov 2005
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
Suddenly, Rose finds the ribbon in her hair to be an annoyance. Now knowing what it does, she's suddenly unsure of quite what others' perceptions of her are. Ordinarily, that would mean less than nothing. But when there's a convict making faces at you and you're suddenly unsure if your standard intimidation tactics would work or just make things worse... well, damn it. She settles for standing very straight, instead. Until Stephanie talks to him.
"...What on earth are you doing?"
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2013-01-29, 10:25 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2009
- Location
- San Francisco
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
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2013-01-29, 10:40 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Apr 2009
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
"I'm just talking. People know things. Weird things," said Stephanie. "Or they know important people. They run with a gang, or they've got a story to tell, or they've got something that sets them apart. Everyone has something that makes them more than just a regular drunk,"
Stephanie looked at the guy. "Right?"
[Can this stand for a larger Manipulation+Streetwise investigation for the truck?]
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2013-01-29, 10:42 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2009
- Location
- San Francisco
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
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2013-01-29, 10:56 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Apr 2009
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2013-01-29, 11:04 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2009
- Location
- San Francisco
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
"S'true, baby. I have standards. Not like this bum here." He turns and spits on the other guy, who is sprawled out on the floor and not especially responsive.
"I used to run with one of those white supremacist rags, before I realized they were a bunch of cunts and struck out on my own. Don't run with no gang now, but I do make a little money in ways the police ain't kosher with, if you get my drift."
He looks around, making sure there aren't any police in the vicinity at the moment. "So, what's a couple of fine-lookin things like yourselves doin in here?"
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2013-01-29, 11:53 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Apr 2009
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
"Lookin' up for a bunch of them fellas who don't have your standards," said Stephanie, falling into a slightly reflexive imitation of the accent. Old street habit. "Some of these guys? They're taking kids. Outta their homes. For cash. Can you believe that? I mean, there's looking out for yourself and then there's just plain wrong, am I right?
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2013-01-30, 12:37 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Sep 2008
- Location
- Imladris
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
Hedges do funny things. It's not like they have any reason for doing what they do, not at all. Not like it's trying to remind her about certain periods of existence in her life. Not a bit.
Marchande reaches out, trying not to get any angrier - too much anger just burns out - and pushes a branch away. And because this is a place of stories, she presses upon one of the juniper leaves just a bit too hard, with one finger, just the one-
"Ow! Son of a-"
And brings the finger up to her mouth to lick away the blood, one drop remaining on the leaf, because one drop always has to remain on the leaf or drop to the loam. She licks, becoming Taliesin, and tastes wisdom.
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2013-01-30, 12:39 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2009
- Location
- San Francisco
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
"Damn straight you are, baby! There's a special place in hell for folks that fuck with kids."
He eyes Rose and Stephanie up and down, appraising them.
"Dunno that you oughta be snoopin around though. You look more like to get kidnapped than to be stoppin any kidnappin."
He stops and looks Stephanie over again, looking at her facial expression, at Rose's tense strength despite the cute face.
"...And you're also one of those little shits that don't take no for an answer, amirite? Yeah, well, if you're a fukin idiot, maybe check out that turf war down south. I heard that both sides are gettin cash from the guys you're lookin for."
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2013-01-30, 12:41 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2009
- Location
- San Francisco
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
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2013-01-30, 12:45 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Apr 2009
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
"Hey, if the smart folks ain't getting it done, it's down to us idiots to carry out right?" said Stephanie. "And thanks for the tip, I'll give it the see-to. Keep up the good fight, brother,"
Then she leaned back in her chair, gave Rose a subtle grimace, and resumed waiting for Bryan.
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2013-01-30, 12:47 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2009
- Location
- San Francisco
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
The orderly comes back out a few more minutes later.
"Alright, I called around, but Bryan isn't in. I think he's walking the beat out in the Sunset tonight. There's been a lot more crimes recently around 20th street cuz of all the high school kids staying out late."
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2013-01-30, 12:57 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Nov 2005
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
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2013-01-30, 12:58 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Apr 2009
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
"Hmm. All right," said Stephanie. "Thanks for trying."
Once the officer had left she looked over at Rose, "My way didn't pan out, you want to try yours?" she murmured, "Looking for the company's public address?"Last edited by Thanqol; 2013-01-30 at 12:59 AM.
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2013-01-30, 01:40 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Nov 2005
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
"Given that our other option is stepping into a gang war and attempting a shakedown, yes. We should check for the address of the shipping company. There's also a man. Name... hm. Rodriguez, right. Joey. Could be a fake name, my "informant" wasn't sure. One more thing to check, I guess."
Rose taps her foot on the ground and folds her arms in quiet contemplation for a moment.
"When I used to do this sort of thing, I'd generally find a phone book or a library. I'm assuming there's some new, faster way. Would you happen to know it?"
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2013-01-30, 01:51 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Apr 2009
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
"Yeah, but we're five bucks and ten years away from being able to swing an internet cafe," said Stephanie. "Let's stick to the phone books for now, there's some right over there,"
Stephanie went over to grab some books, carrying them one at a time and staggering a little under the weight, and putting them down in front of Rose. "Oh, yeah, other thing - you've got that Contract that makes you seem important, right? You could use that to have them see if this guy is in the system, maybe check him against a photograph or something. Even have them run the plates yourself?"
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2013-01-30, 02:28 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Nov 2005
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
Kalina blinks. Unexpected, after all of the crazy things she's seen the world do today. She gently picks up a phonebook, folds it back and forth a bit, then opens it up and starts to thumb through it, first for Royal Crane, then to see how many Joseph Rodriguezes plagued the area.
"I could try," She says without looking up, "But I don't know if that would cover up the fact that I just sat there without saying anything."
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2013-01-30, 02:38 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2009
- Location
- San Francisco
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
Royal Crane has both a number and an address listed. They're registered as a moving company, and the address for their office is located on Main Street, in the downtown area, just a block from the bay. Kalina and Stephanie take down the number and the address.
Joseph Rodriguez, on the other hand, is going to be a needle in a haystack. Honestly, that's probably why the guy used the name, but there are nearly 30 of them in the phonebook, and possibly more unlisted. On top of that, most only have phone numbers and no addresses.
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2013-01-30, 03:16 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Apr 2009
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
Last edited by Thanqol; 2013-01-30 at 03:17 AM.
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2013-01-30, 03:55 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Nov 2005
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
"Back in a minute, then. Rodriguez is a dead end, anyway. Too many; probably a fake name."
Kalina sets the phone book aside and heads back into the station. She places one hand on the counter and rubs her eyes with the other one. This is stupid and she shouldn't be listening to Stephanie. She hated this kind of magic. Sigh. She closes her eyes and lets it wash over her. The worst part was never knowing if it really worked until she said something.
"Ahem. Just caught wind about a vehicle involved in some potentially suspicious activity. Mind running these plates for me?"
[2 glamour activates the Mask of Superiority. The roll is... Intimidate+Wyrd - Resolve? But whose resolve? His? Mine? I'm unclear here.]
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2013-01-30, 04:06 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2009
- Location
- San Francisco
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
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2013-01-30, 04:16 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Nov 2005
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
[Intimidate+Wyrd-1: 9, 6, 3, 10. Reroll is a 7. 2 Successes and a contentless post. Blargh.]
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2013-01-30, 04:24 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2009
- Location
- San Francisco
- Gender
Re: [Changeling] A Gathering of Mists IC
[They happen]
The officer at the desk doesn't really even look at Kalina. He just takes the number that she offers, punches up the computer, types some things in, prints out a paper and hands it to her. It's actually impressive he can be that precise with something without ever making eye contact.
The paper details this particular truck: purchased in Oregon, registered to Royal Crane Transport Co. Crossed state lines into California 2 years ago. Cross out of state lines for a long haul trip 3 months after that, then back in again 2 months later. Remained the Bay Area ever since. Registered address matches the address you found in the yellow pages. Driver: Joseph Rodriguez.
Well, that's about as good a match as you could have hoped for.