Session 11

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?