Call of Cthulhu: The Deepest Darkness

[Lycan 01]

Motel

"The fish..." the manager growled. "Its about all they got... They might have a sammich of some sort, but don't be suprised if the breads a bit stale..."


Plaza

"They're in the hotel..." one of the younger men growled.

"Are you with 'em?" the older man frowned. "If not, you'd be smart to keep your distance from 'em... They're bound to stir up trouble with the way they's been actin'..."

[Zanzabarb]

Abigail Higgons

Still talking to the bus driver, Abbey continues, "2 dollars. That's a bit pricey for me. I'm between jobs at the moment. But then again, I bet you don't get too many passengers. Am I right?"

Well now, anybody that rode out here on the bus would have to spend the night somewhere... including our boy, Luke.

Abbey leans close to Alex to do some whispering of her own, 'if you get a chance check the guestbook.'

[Lycan 01]

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The bus driver scowls. "My prices are pretty good for somebody who has to drive all the way out to that stinkin' city and back again every day, especially since I don't get many customers... Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go check on the bus. It was makin' some funny noises on the way up here... See ye later, Charlie..." the driver waved farewell to his friend behind the counter.

"G'night, Joe..." the manager nodded. He then turned his attention back towards Abigail and Alex, between whom some whispers were being traded. He arched an eyebrow upon hearing something akin to "In your pants, can I look?"

"Hey, now!" the manager growled, "Save that stuff for the room. We don't need ta be seeing none of that..."

[Project_Mayhem]

Oh I assure you, causing trouble is the last thing I want to do laughs Charlie, and heads off towards the motel

[Project_Mayhem]

(Assuming he arrives unmolested) Charlie enters the motal and has a quick glance around the lobby.

To the manager: Hi, have you got any rooms left? And then suddenly to the investigators Oh, I think you're the people I'm looking for ...

[Lycan 01]

Motel

"Yeah..." the manager grumbles. "I got three left. You'd best fork over the cash quick if you wanna get one before these folks do."

Then, dropping his voice to a lower tone, he adds, "And if they are the folks you're looking for, I'm a bit sorry for ya, fellow. They're the weirdest bunch that's come by this place in years..."

[Kesnit]

Timothy

Timothy turns to the newcomer. Who are you? And why are you looking for us?

[Project_Mayhem]

Charlie flashes his press card

Charlie Walker, Arkham Gazette. I think I'm interested in ... His eyes flicker to the manager and back ... the same thing you are. Anyway I thing we're disturbing this man, bustling in his lobby like this. Why don't we book rooms and talk about this some place else?

[Daryk]

Ian McKinnon

Making his way into the lobby a bit later than he would have liked, Ian clomped over to the desk and politely asked for a room. Upon hearing how few there were, he offered to share a room with an obviously nervous Timothy. It wouldn't do to lose two friends' sons, after all.

[Lycan 01]

Motel

"Four fifty a night..." the manager grumbled to the newcomer, eyeing him suspiciously. "Room 2B. It'll be ready around the same time as the other one... You folks wanna just go ahead and pay for all the spare rooms I got, so we can all save ourselves some time? Because this is gonna get real repetative..." Clearly, the man was not very patient with non-locals...

[Wiz]

Robert Kane

Kane pulls out the remainder of the price of the other rooms. "There my good man, we'll pick up the keys, as you say, in an hour. Do have the rooms ready, and liveable... otherwise... I will tell all my friends that this is the best motel I've ever stayed in and encourage everyone I know to visit your quaint little town." He smiles.

[Kesnit]

Timothy

Timothy smiles with relief at Ian, then hands the desk clerk the room fee. He fails to hold back a chuckle at Robert's obvious tweeking of the clerk.

[Project_Mayhem]

Smiling also, Charlie hands over the cash.

Sorry for forcing you guys to double up more

[Zanzabarb]

Abigail Higgons


"Aw shucks mister," Abbey says to the new comer. Then winking at Timothy, "I don't mind doubling up."

This boy is so squeamish he might just provide the distraction Alex needs to take a peek at that book...

Reaching over, Abbey attempts to pinch Timothy's bottom.

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I assume that's an opposed DEX check? I don't have the book still so I'm not sure.

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Timothy was keeping people between himself and Abigail, so how did she reach him to grab his butt?

Timothy

Timothy yelped and jump away as Abigail grabbed his butt. He gave her a "beaten puppy" look, then manuvered himself so that he was as far from Abigail as possible. Without a word, he promised himself he would never again be within arm's reach of her.

[Kantur]

Robert Talbot

Robert heads into the diner.

[Lycan 01]

Motel

"Hey! I'm warnin' ye..." the manager snarls, glaring at Abigail. "The folks 'round here don't take too kindly to such things in public! You'd best cut thought out... I mean it."

Then turning his attention towards Mr. Kane, he states: "No worries, Outsider. The room will be perfectly fitted to your taste. Candy on the pillow, and everythin'..."


Diner

The bell above the diner's door dings as Robert Talbot walks in. The small diner is nothing special; four empty booths, ten empty bar stools, a less-than-sanitary floor, and one waitress. The woman is tall and skinny, has black hair and blue eyes, is suffering from the Innsmouth Look, as well. She removes her notepad from her apron and she glares at Mr. Tablot as he enters. "What can I get for ya, Outsider?" she growls, obviously not feeling too mannerly towards the customer.

In the back, a seedy looking cook peers through the window into the kitchen. Even without the Innsmouth Look, he'd be overqualified for the title of ugly. A battered chef's hat sits crooked on his bald head, and he growls a warning to the waitress: "Don't be too rude to him, now... We need the business!"

[Wiz]

Robert Kane

Kane leaves the inn as well, welcoming the open air of the town to the smell of the inn. He see's Talbot entering the diner and walks after him, going over to see what kind of fish was on the menu. He enters shortly after Talbot does.

[Lycan 01]

Diner

"Oh great, another one..." the waitress grumbles. "What can I get for you, sir?"

"And before you ask, we ain't got much..." the cook interjected. "We got fried fish, grilled fish, fish sandwitches, and toast... I might be able to find you some turkey for a sandwitch, if you're lucky..."

[Wiz]

Kane

Kane smiles, "I'll take the deep fried fish, chips... and if you have it, plenty of malt vinegar."

[Lycan 01]

Diner

"I think I can fix that up fer ya, Outsider..." the cook shrugs. "It'll cost ya 'bout fifty cents... And it'll take about 15 minutes... How 'bout you, fella? What you wantin'?"

[Kantur]

Rober Talbot

"If you can find some turkey, I'd appreachiate it. Otherwise the grilled fish."

He heads to a booth, sitting and reading his bible.

[McSherrie]

Alex hands over her money for a room, smiling apologetically at the man and hands over some money. "Miss Abigail can share my room. We will be sure to keep out of your hair as much as possible." Turning to Abigail, she bows and offers her arm. "Shall we take some refreshment, my dear?"

[Lycan 01]

Motel

"Well, 'least one of ye has some manners..." the manager grumbled.



Diner

"Hm..." the cook frowns. "I'll see if I can find sum fer ya, Outsider..." He then dissappears from the window, and the sounds of culinary equipment being moved around in the kitchen can be heard soon after.

[Vrek]

Edward groaned at the denial of cigarettes. He knew he should have gotten a pack earlier, but he had been running a bit to the meeting with Mr. Zapetto, and he hadn't had the chance to stop by a store since then. "Don't suppose you'd have a pack of gum, either? He sneaked a look out the door, then turned back the man. "So what's the story with the monument? Looks like it was a lot nicer a while ago. He started, just trying to get the guy talking more, just make him more approachable. Easiest way to learn things was from a talking man.

[Lycan 01]

General Store

"Sorry sir, no gum, either..." the clerk shrugged. He then leaned forward, in order to get a look at the statue. "Yeah, its supposed to commemorate the citizens of Innsmouth who fought in the Revolution. It used to look a lot better, back before..."

The clerk suddenly stops talking, as if interupted by some unseen force, and his eyes nervously dart to the floor beneath Edward. It seems that he has heard something that the customer did not. "Mister..." the clerk whispers softly, "I really don't think you'd be smart to keep askin' questions..."

[Wiz]

Kane

Robert Kane sits down in a booth and looks out the window at an angle across the square, watching the temple as unobtrusively as possible.

[Zanzabarb]

Abigail Higgons


Abbey furrows her brow a bit.

I thought that'd go a little smoother... don't forget to apologize to that boy, you sure are making friends Abigail Higgons.

With a shrug and a sheepish look she takes Alex's offered arm. "Yes, lets. I'm famished."

[Project_Mayhem]

'Do you mind if I join your little party to eat?' Charlie asks Alex and Abigail 'I think I have things to discuss with you.'

[Daryk]

Ian McKinnon

Ian waited for Abbey to leave before speaking to Tim. "Well Tim, you up for some food? We don't have to sit with Abbey."