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== Investigating the Card & Gathering Intel (2024-11-16) ==
== 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' 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 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.
   - '''"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 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.
   - 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:
   - '''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?
* Team Dynamic:
   - Who else is involved in this web of events?
   - Mia is uneasy about her past but willing to answer questions for intel.
   - Is there a larger conspiracy behind Magrete’s disappearance?
   - Siz is excited about scientific discovery, but her enthusiasm unnerves Det.
   - Det is curious but cautious, especially regarding the elf’s involvement.


== Categories ==
== Categories ==
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[[Category:New Texas]]
[[Category:New Texas]]
[[Category:Summer Springs]]
[[Category:Summer Springs]]
[[Category:Unexplained Phenomena]]
[[Category:Magic & Technology]]
[[Category:Magic & Technology]]

Revision as of 23:56, 2 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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