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== The Journey Continues: En Route to New Texas (2024-10-11) ==
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== The Mysterious Elf & A Long Ride Ahead (2024-10-18) ==


=== Setting & Atmosphere ===
=== Setting & Atmosphere ===
* The team—'''Mia, Det, and Siz'''—remains aboard the **continental train**, continuing their journey to **Summer Springs, New Texas**.
* The team — [[Mia]], [[Det]], and [[Siz]]—remains aboard the continental train, continuing toward [[Summer Springs]], [[New Texas]].
* The **landscape has changed** from the more humid climate of Bhoover to **steppe and half-desert**, with **rivers, farmland, and small villages** visible outside the window.
* The landscape outside opens into vast canyons and steppe, with occasional settlements along rivers.
* The train makes **occasional stops** at larger settlements, where it loads and unloads cargo, taking between **10 and 30 minutes** at each station.
* Over the train's loudspeakers, a voice incorrectly announces that they will reach their destination in 10 minutes, before quickly correcting themselves—it is still 10 hours away.


=== Main Events ===
=== Main Events ===


==== Research & Preparations ====
==== Mia's Suspicious Encounter ====
* '''Mia continues researching their employer''', looking for connections between **Den and Charles** but finding little concrete information.
* Mia returns to the cabin, slightly unsettled, placing the food and drinks on the table.
* '''Det reviews local information**, switching between case files and **potential mining job opportunities** for the future.
* She informs the others about a [[The Elf|strange elf]] in leather, who she previously saw at Den’s Bar.
* '''Siz disappears into the bathroom to change** into more climate-appropriate attire.  
  - He was making finger guns and smug grins—clearly trying to be noticed.
   - She emerges wearing **leather pants, a loose shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat with ear holes**.
   - Mia is convinced it is not a coincidence that he is on the same train.
   - While the outfit would be **intimidating on a taller person**, on Siz it is **more adorable than menacing**.
* Siz tries to recall the elf but struggles, realizing that she usually only works in the kitchen, rarely seeing customers.
   - She carries **prepared toxin vials** for her needle pistol.
   - She does remember an elf at the bar, but the memory feels oddly blank—as if she should recall more details but cannot.
* Det remembers an elf from Den’s Bar too, recalling that she was once finger-gunned by him.
   - However, she considered it odd but not necessarily malicious at the time.


==== Ticket Inspection ====
==== Discussion About the Elf ====
* A **train conductor in an overly decorated uniform** arrives to check tickets.
* Mia places the snacks and drinks in the middle of the table, still appearing wary.
* Each of them presents their **digital vouchers**, and the conductor moves on without incident.
  - "It might be nothing, but I’d rather be safe than sorry."
* Det remarks on the **size of the train’s passenger section**, noting that **her home’s transport was far more cramped**.
* Siz humorously sums up their concern: 
  - "So, keep an eye out for kinky, flirty elves. Got it."
  - She theorizes that the elf might flirt with everyone except non-humanoid species.
* Det wonders if it could simply be a coincidence, pointing out that it is a big city and an even bigger planet.
  - She acknowledges that Den knows a lot of unusual people, so the elf might just be another associate.
* Mia remains unconvinced, describing the elf’s presence as giving her "odd and weird vibes," though she cannot put it into words.


==== Meal Run & Conversation ====
==== A Surprisingly Good Meal ====
* The team realizes they are **getting hungry** and check the **included meal options**:
* The food on the train is unexpectedly high quality, much better than standard transport food.
  - **Poultry with rice**
   - Siz acknowledges she has had better, but never on a moving vehicle.
  - **A rich stew**
   - Mia and Det enjoy their meals, appreciating the quality compared to past experiences.
  - **A vegan dish with almond milk**
* The team continues their journey, finishing their meals while keeping an eye out for any further strange behavior on the train.
* '''Mia volunteers to retrieve the meals** and asks if anyone wants anything extra.
  - She orders **stew for herself and Det**.
  - Siz chooses **the poultry with rice**.
  - They also request **drinks**—a **malt soda for Siz** and **root beer for Det**.
* '''Siz and Det discuss their backgrounds** while Mia heads to the **food cart**:
  - **Siz explains** how her interest in **mycology and brewing** evolved from the need to improve food quality on breeder planets.
  - **Det describes** the **utilitarian lifestyle** of her mining colony, where food was primarily **nutrient pastes or freeze-dried meals**.
  - Both discuss how **different cultures handle space and resource limitations**.
 
==== Encounters in the Food Cart ====
* The **train interior is spacious**, allowing for **two large passengers to pass each other comfortably**.
* Mia **notices two wanted posters** on the kitchen wall—black and white, printed **on tablet-like screens** rather than traditional paper.
   - Neither of the names or faces seem **familiar** to her.
* She purchases **extra chocolate bars for the group**, ensuring they have snacks for later.
 
==== A Suspicious Encounter ====
* On her **way back**, Mia **briefly feels watched**.
* A **leather-clad figure inside a half-open cabin door** winks at her and **makes finger guns**.
  - His face **immediately registers as familiar**—someone she **previously saw in Den’s bar**.
   - Mia **glares at him**, giving a **clear message of disinterest**.
  - He **chuckles deeply**, responding with an amused **"Gotcha"** and a **smirk**.
  - As Mia walks past, **more giggling is heard from inside the elf’s cabin**.


=== Next Steps ===
=== Next Steps ===
* **Return to the cabin** and distribute food to the others.
* Stay alert for any further signs of the elf’s intentions.
* **Discuss the wanted posters**—who are they, and should they be concerned?
* Monitor the train’s passengers for any unusual movements.
* **Assess the strange elf’s presence**—was he following them, or is it coincidence?
* Prepare for arrival in Summer Springs, ensuring they have their first steps planned.
* **Prepare for arrival in Summer Springs** and decide their next move.


=== Current Status & Unresolved Questions ===
=== Current Status & Unresolved Questions ===
* '''Who is the elf, and why does he seem amused by Mia’s reaction?'''
* Who is the elf, and why is he following them?
* '''Are the wanted posters connected to their mission, or just unrelated bounties?'''
* Why does Siz struggle to clearly remember him, despite working at the bar?
* '''Will their arrival in Summer Springs be smooth, or will they encounter resistance?'''
* Is he connected to [[Den]], or does he have his own agenda?
* '''How soon can they begin investigating Magrete’s disappearance?'''
* Will the rest of the journey remain uneventful, or is something about to happen?


== Categories ==
== Categories ==
[[Category:Sessions]]
[[Category:Sessions]]
[[Category:The Time Ticking]]
[[Category:The World Ticking]]
[[Category:Job Offers & Missions]]
[[Category:New Texas]]
[[Category:New Texas]]
[[Category:Travel]]
[[Category:Travel]]

Latest revision as of 20:22, 6 February 2025

The Mysterious Elf & A Long Ride Ahead (2024-10-18)

Setting & Atmosphere

  • The team — Mia, Det, and Siz—remains aboard the continental train, continuing toward Summer Springs, New Texas.
  • The landscape outside opens into vast canyons and steppe, with occasional settlements along rivers.
  • Over the train's loudspeakers, a voice incorrectly announces that they will reach their destination in 10 minutes, before quickly correcting themselves—it is still 10 hours away.

Main Events

Mia's Suspicious Encounter

  • Mia returns to the cabin, slightly unsettled, placing the food and drinks on the table.
  • She informs the others about a strange elf in leather, who she previously saw at Den’s Bar.
 - He was making finger guns and smug grins—clearly trying to be noticed.
 - Mia is convinced it is not a coincidence that he is on the same train.
  • Siz tries to recall the elf but struggles, realizing that she usually only works in the kitchen, rarely seeing customers.
 - She does remember an elf at the bar, but the memory feels oddly blank—as if she should recall more details but cannot.
  • Det remembers an elf from Den’s Bar too, recalling that she was once finger-gunned by him.
 - However, she considered it odd but not necessarily malicious at the time.

Discussion About the Elf

  • Mia places the snacks and drinks in the middle of the table, still appearing wary.
 - "It might be nothing, but I’d rather be safe than sorry."
  • Siz humorously sums up their concern:
 - "So, keep an eye out for kinky, flirty elves. Got it."
 - She theorizes that the elf might flirt with everyone except non-humanoid species.
  • Det wonders if it could simply be a coincidence, pointing out that it is a big city and an even bigger planet.
 - She acknowledges that Den knows a lot of unusual people, so the elf might just be another associate.
  • Mia remains unconvinced, describing the elf’s presence as giving her "odd and weird vibes," though she cannot put it into words.

A Surprisingly Good Meal

  • The food on the train is unexpectedly high quality, much better than standard transport food.
 - Siz acknowledges she has had better, but never on a moving vehicle.
 - Mia and Det enjoy their meals, appreciating the quality compared to past experiences.
  • The team continues their journey, finishing their meals while keeping an eye out for any further strange behavior on the train.

Next Steps

  • Stay alert for any further signs of the elf’s intentions.
  • Monitor the train’s passengers for any unusual movements.
  • Prepare for arrival in Summer Springs, ensuring they have their first steps planned.

Current Status & Unresolved Questions

  • Who is the elf, and why is he following them?
  • Why does Siz struggle to clearly remember him, despite working at the bar?
  • Is he connected to Den, or does he have his own agenda?
  • Will the rest of the journey remain uneventful, or is something about to happen?

Categories

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