Jammers Summary: Chapter 1, Turn 25

----------- = Meanwhile, elsewhere...
*********** = Later...

Leera pauses after Kain suggests that Holland's use of 'mind magic' might provide clues to Gantius's whereabouts. Apparently having thought the matter through, she speaks "Yes, that would probably work. But even if it didn't," she grins over at Radick, "I'm sure we'd find other ways of loosening his tongue."

Continuing, Leera says "The key is that we have to capture one of Gantius's hoods before we can question one. I say that we head back to the Twisted Thumb in force and employ the plan I suggested earlier. Who's coming?"

Talus shakes his head in refusal, "I must rest and prepare for my meeting tonight. I shall stay here."

Italapate strolls back into the Tankard, smiling to himself. He plops himself onto the bed in Holland's room. "So, has our mutual destruction been plotted yet?" he grins.

Kain listens to Leera, pauses as Italapate returns, then says, "Perhaps Italapate and Raken could..ah..accompany you inside Leera." After a moment of indecision he adds, "If you'd wait a few hours I..ah..could also. I'm feeling a bit tired from my demonstration with Estriss," Kain explains with a frown. "A second group could, well, be made up of just about anyone. They could wait far enough away not to be noticed, but close enough to come if there's trouble" he suggests. "Also, how'd you plan on getting him outside," Kain asks. "If Holland knows about where to expect you, he can hide himself away beforehand," he explains.

Leera relies, "Hmm, well, that's a different idea. I'd thought that after I'd identified the thugs, we'd get them out of the tavern the old-fashioned way-- flung over someone's shoulder. You may be right, though. Perhaps it would be better to lure them into an alley. Got any suggestions?"

"Well, uh, depending upon what he's doing, and how many are there, maybe. Though I'm no good at talking people into doing what I want" Kain says with a slight shrug of his shoulders. "If he's alone and drinking quite a bit, just waylay'm when he leaves the, ah, Thumb. Or...hmmm..depending on what disguise you plan to use, just walk right up to him and start up a conversation. You could always say you're..ah.. hunting the Axe and that you heard he was here earlier." Kain shrugs and, shaking his head says, "if there are a few of the gang there, I think a fight'll be the only way to get one of 'em, ah, to question."

Billy rubs his hands, "I'll go, of course... I've got to get my hands on a few things I'll need though... I'll be back in about an hour. Maybe sooner... Anyone want to come with me?" Billy gets up and looks around.

"I'll go," Grigree replies. "My head's still woozy from that spell," he says with a small smile towards Leera. "A walk should clear it. I'll be there when we get back with Billy."

"As will I," Raken says. "Undoubtedly my services will be needed. Just give me time to don my armor, retrieve my blade, and say a prayer to Celestrian to forgive this Gantius' soul, because I have a feeling we won't."

"My swords are yours," Jamila says. "They are one thing I'm reasonably good with" holding the hilts in a relaxed grip.

Italapate raises his hand, "Oh! Yeah, I have some things I gotta get too."

Radick looks around at the others, "Well, I am not going to sit up here in this room waiting for everyone to come back - Billy, Italapate - if you don't mind I'll tag along as well. I doubt Leera's plan calls for my presence at the Twisted Thumb." As he slips the axe onto his back, "'Sides, I want to get back out there so anyone who is interested will see that I heal up really quick, of course they don't need to know about Raken's part in that." He chuckles to himself.

Billy turns to Radick and says, "Don't get me wrong. I *will* be going with Leera. It's just that I need to get my armour and weapons..." Billy smiles beatifically...

Radick responds simply, "Well, I guess then I will be going out alone. I don't think you want me showing up at the Twisted Thumb, so I'll just follow up with Gaspar's and see what they might know about that chalice. I'll meet you all back here for dinner - and don't have any fun without me." Radick then smiles and turns to leave.

"Alright then. Let's get going..." Billy whistles a merry tune as he heads for the door.

Leera agrees... "Sounds good. I need to spend some time with my spellbook anyway." She heads to her room.

"I will wait here for you Leera, when you are ready." Nilaroo remains in his seat, sharpening his long two handed blade.

"If I'm needed," Jamila says "I'll be out back sharpening my skills."

Kain nods, then murmurs, "Same for me..ahh..I'll be in my room if anyone's looking for me."

Jamila collects her stuff and moves it into Leera's room, armour's up and then heads down to the back yard for a bit of weapon practice until needed.

Italapate leaves, following Billy's lead. "I need to pick up some theatrical supplies, so hopefully we can go somewhere that sells them."

Grigree also follows Billy out the door before asking, "Where're you goin' t' get your stuff?"

Meanwhile.... When Radick descends the stairs Deigatt is waiting for him....

"Comrade Radick," Deigatt says, "I ham glad to see you've recovered rapidly. You har hoff now to pursue the henemy?"

"Actually big guy, I am in search of some old friends. At this point in time I expect that the enemy is hiding somewhere, and those fools I battled with earlier are getting some healing done." Radick smiles as he rubs his chin. "Three on one that was, and two left with serious wounds and the third was unconscious after Leera helped out. Too bad he got away though."

Radick then puts his hand on Deigatt's arm. "Come on, I could use some backup just in case things get ugly. We're headed for Gaspar's - then maybe we'll find a nice tavern to settle down and have a drink in."

"When the henemy his wounded hand routed his hoften the best time to strike, I ham told," Deigatt replies. "But I confess I ham not trained for combat within the city, only hin the field." The minotaur follows Radick out the door of the Broken Tankard and into the street. "Perhaps you can tell me more hof this city has we go to meet these friends hof yours, comrade?" he asks.

With such minor talk they pass the short walk to Gaspar's Reclamations (#45), Deigatt frowns as he sees the sign of the Twisted Thumb just two doors down. "His that not the Twisted Thumb, Comrade Radick?" Deigatt asks, pointing to the bar at the corner of Wasp Street. "His hit wise to come so close?"

Back to the others.....

Billy leads his friends towards the Burrows. Once there, he stops in front of a quaint home and stops. "You'll have to wait here while I get my stuff." He smiles almost apologetically. He opens the door and goes in, closing it behind him. Some snatches of conversation fade away as Billy goes deeper in the house. "Hi!" Woman's voice: "Billy, you're home early..." Billy: "Just stopped by to pick up some things..."

A few minutes later, Billy opens the door, a middle-aged halfling lady standing behind him. "OK. Bye for now... I should be back in time for a late supper." Billy gives her a quick peck on the cheek and closes the door behind him. "Where to guys?" He is now dressed in his armour with his shortsword strapped to his side and his crossbow slung over his shoulder.

"I need to get some cheap clothes so that I can disguise myself," Italapate says, "I also need some dyes and theatre putty and glue and mustachios and stuff."

'Pate thus leads Billy and Grigree around town as the others rest or practice or whatever. After about an hour an a half 'Pate has gotten what he needs and returned to the in where everyone again congregates in Holland's room, at his suggestion.

Italapate carefully looks Grigree and Nilaroo over first, then hands them both sashes to wrap about their waist. "they are unlikely to recognize you with these simple changes, especially if Jamila and Nilaroo stay apart, folks notice a human women with a Gromman." 'Pate then asks Holland to put a white streak through Grigree's hair with a cantrip, which he does.

Italapate then has Holland change Jamila's hair from black to a wheaten blond. Happy with the results he then fixes the mustache to his own face and changes into the clothing of Bralian dockworker.

Once he has finished Italapate, Holland, Grigree, Nilaroo, Billy, Kain, Leera, Jamila and Raken all head as a group towards the Twisted Thumb.

Date/time: 2:00 pm 17th day of the 4th Month, 5049 OC