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== Investigating the Card & Gathering Intel (2024-11-16) ==
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== Investigating [[Magrete Steel]] & Strange Encounters (2024-11-23) ==


=== Discovering the Card’s Secrets ===
=== Gathering Samples & Avoiding Experiments ===
* The team is still in their hotel room, analyzing the '''mysterious playing card''' given to Siz.
* [[Siz]] efficiently takes samples from [[Det]], including blood, cheek, and sinus swabs.
* '''Det attempts a technomantic reading''', using her abilities to scan the card for information.
* [[Det]] firmly declines a stool sample, drawing the line on what she will allow.
  - She receives cryptic impressions: a '''library''', a '''woman’s voice''', and a '''physical address'''.
* [[Mia]], watching uncomfortably, resolves to avoid any sample-taking from herself.
  - The card appears to act as an '''anchor''' for something unknown.
* '''Mia examines the card's hardware''', looking for any connection ports or signals.
  - The card has a tiny '''RF chip''' embedded inside, but no external connectors.
  - A wireless connection could access the chip’s data without damaging the card.


=== Siz’s Scientific Excitement ===
=== Planning the Next Steps ===
* Siz becomes overly enthusiastic about Det’s magic abilities.
Mia reviews [[Charles Bouvier|Charles]]' documents and suggests their next destinations:
  - She speculates wildly about '''genetic mutations''' and '''magical inheritance'''.
* [[The Bar]] as their first stop.
  - Excitedly, she pulls out a phlebotomy kit and begs for a sample from Det.
* Magrete’s farm afterward.
  - Det, overwhelmed, agrees to a sample '''after''' they finish analyzing the card.
The group debates whether to involve local law enforcement:
*  Mia strongly advises against it, fearing mistrust and lack of cooperation.
*  Instead, they decide to use a cover story:
**  They are looking for Magrete on behalf of a concerned friend.
**  The friend is off-world, which explains why they were hired.
* Siz jokes about becoming a traveling food critic, and the group prepares to head out.


=== Extracting Data from the Card ===
=== Arrival at [[The Bar]] ===
* Mia connects to the card’s '''RF chip''', which surprisingly contains decades-old data.
Weather Conditions:
  - The chip has been in '''Bhoover''' for the last '''six months'''.
*  Temperature: 36°C / 97°F
  - Before that, there is a '''three-year gap''' with no location records.
* Light rain (spitting rain), unusual for this region.
  - It had been '''outside the star system for ten years''' before that.
*  Strong breeze, making small trees sway.
  - The data suggests that the chip was '''inactive or isolated''' during these gaps.
As they arrive at The Bar, Mia spots [[The Elf|the strange elf]] again.
* Det cross-references the data but finds '''no mention of Magrete Steel'''.
*  He appears shocked to see them.
* Mia believes the card is connected to a '''larger mystery''' and suggests visiting the library sooner rather than later.
* He finger-guns, smiles, and retreats into an alley.
* Mia notes this was a chance encounter, not a planned tail.


=== Deciding What to Tell Den & Charles ===
=== Interrogating The Barman ===
* The team debates whether to inform Den and Charles about the card.
Inside [[The Bar]], a blond bartender in an oversized shirt labeled "BAR BARIAN" serves them:
  - Mia and Siz agree to '''withhold''' information about the card.
* Siz orders hot cocoa but is unimpressed.
  - They decide to '''only report the presence of the strange elf''' who has been following them.
*  Mia and Det also get drinks and observe the environment.
* Siz calls Den and gives a vague update:
Det initiates a conversation with the bartender, asking about Magrete Steel.<br>
  - '''"We might have a tail. Some weird person. Mia thinks he's a weird leather elf, but he might have some disguise skills."'''
*  The bartender is wary of strangers asking questions.
  - Den, skeptical, responds: '''"So, some 'weird leather elf' is following you, huh? And he's probably in disguise too."'''
* Det claims they are associates from Magrete’s alma mater, seeking her input on a research project.
  - Siz reassures Den that they will follow up later if needed.
*  The barman hesitates but offers a trade: If Mia explains [[tiefling|tieflings]], he will share what he knows.
* Mia and Siz explain [[tiefling]] origins, planar influences, and societal stigma. The bartender seems genuinely interested in learning.


=== Preparing for the Next Steps ===
=== Key Information Revealed ===
* The team agrees to:
The bartender provides an address for [[Magrete Steel]] and his personal number in case they need help.<br>
  - Focus on finding Magrete first.
He warns that others have been asking about her:
  - Visit the '''library''' indicated by the card later.
*  A man and a woman, both armed and armored, possibly bounty hunters.
  - Avoid giving Charles too much information.
*  A suspicious elf, likely the same one following them.
* Det finally agrees to let Siz collect a '''biological sample''', hoping to learn more about her own magical abilities.
He also rants about a fake food critic, who:
  - '''"Fine, so long as you share anything you find with me."'''
* Complained about the lack of "real food."
  - Siz, thrilled, prepares her kit.
*  Wore a gelled-back hairstyle, glasses, and an older suit.
*  Might have been a fraud trying to get free meals.


== Current Status & Next Steps ==
=== Current Status & Next Steps ===
* **Investigation Priorities:**
Next Investigations:<br>
  - **Find Magrete Steel** using available leads.
* Visit Magrete’s address given by the bartender.
  - **Check the library address** when time permits.
* Continue watching for the elf, as he remains a wild card in the situation.
  - **Monitor the mysterious elf** and his activities.
* Be wary of bounty hunters, as their presence suggests Magrete might be in serious trouble.
* **Unresolved Mysteries:**
* Possibly investigate the fake food critic if he resurfaces.
  - Why was the card given to Siz, and what is its true purpose?
 
  - Who else is involved in this web of events?
===Team Dynamic===
  - Is there a larger conspiracy behind Magrete’s disappearance?
* Mia is uneasy about her past but willing to answer questions for intel.
* Siz is excited about scientific discovery, but her enthusiasm unnerves Det.
* Det is curious but cautious, especially regarding the elf’s involvement.


== Categories ==
== Categories ==
[[Category:Sessions]]
[[Category:Sessions]]
[[Category:The Time Ticking]]
[[Category:The World Ticking]]
[[Category:New Texas]]
[[Category:New Texas]]
[[Category:Summer Springs]]
[[Category:Summer Springs]]
[[Category:Unexplained Phenomena]]
[[Category:Magic & Technology]]
[[Category:Magic & Technology]]

Latest revision as of 20:23, 6 February 2025

Investigating Magrete Steel & Strange Encounters (2024-11-23)

Gathering Samples & Avoiding Experiments

  • Siz efficiently takes samples from Det, including blood, cheek, and sinus swabs.
  • Det firmly declines a stool sample, drawing the line on what she will allow.
  • Mia, watching uncomfortably, resolves to avoid any sample-taking from herself.

Planning the Next Steps

Mia reviews Charles' documents and suggests their next destinations:

  • The Bar as their first stop.
  • Magrete’s farm afterward.

The group debates whether to involve local law enforcement:

  • Mia strongly advises against it, fearing mistrust and lack of cooperation.
  • Instead, they decide to use a cover story:
    • They are looking for Magrete on behalf of a concerned friend.
    • The friend is off-world, which explains why they were hired.
  • Siz jokes about becoming a traveling food critic, and the group prepares to head out.

Arrival at The Bar

Weather Conditions:

  • Temperature: 36°C / 97°F
  • Light rain (spitting rain), unusual for this region.
  • Strong breeze, making small trees sway.

As they arrive at The Bar, Mia spots the strange elf again.

  • He appears shocked to see them.
  • He finger-guns, smiles, and retreats into an alley.
  • Mia notes this was a chance encounter, not a planned tail.

Interrogating The Barman

Inside The Bar, a blond bartender in an oversized shirt labeled "BAR BARIAN" serves them:

  • Siz orders hot cocoa but is unimpressed.
  • Mia and Det also get drinks and observe the environment.

Det initiates a conversation with the bartender, asking about Magrete Steel.

  • The bartender is wary of strangers asking questions.
  • Det claims they are associates from Magrete’s alma mater, seeking her input on a research project.
  • The barman hesitates but offers a trade: If Mia explains tieflings, he will share what he knows.
  • Mia and Siz explain tiefling origins, planar influences, and societal stigma. The bartender seems genuinely interested in learning.

Key Information Revealed

The bartender provides an address for Magrete Steel and his personal number in case they need help.

He warns that others have been asking about her:
  • A man and a woman, both armed and armored, possibly bounty hunters.
  • A suspicious elf, likely the same one following them.
He also rants about a fake food critic, who:
  • Complained about the lack of "real food."
  • Wore a gelled-back hairstyle, glasses, and an older suit.
  • Might have been a fraud trying to get free meals.

Current Status & Next Steps

Next Investigations:

  • Visit Magrete’s address given by the bartender.
  • Continue watching for the elf, as he remains a wild card in the situation.
  • Be wary of bounty hunters, as their presence suggests Magrete might be in serious trouble.
  • Possibly investigate the fake food critic if he resurfaces.

Team Dynamic

  • Mia is uneasy about her past but willing to answer questions for intel.
  • Siz is excited about scientific discovery, but her enthusiasm unnerves Det.
  • Det is curious but cautious, especially regarding the elf’s involvement.

Categories

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