Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 8:27:26 AM)
(This user has entered Where there's smoke) (IP = 173.178.226.130)
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 8:27:50 AM)
(When we left our coke-addled heroine, she was investigating the source of the smoke.)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 8:27:58 AM)
((So, she was at the cafe drinking coffee, finishing her pastry and she smelled then saw some smoke from somewhere nearby))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 8:30:44 AM)
*Sallies forth!* (Lag post)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 8:34:39 AM)
*As she gets closer she will see a big brick building ahead, some smoke is trickling from the ventilation system where a fan draws out air to be replaced by cooled air from the AC system*
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 8:36:38 AM)
...
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 8:36:46 AM)
(Lagging now, naturally)
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 8:40:05 AM)
*She looks the building over as she approaches, for some sign (literally) as to its owner or purpose, while also glancing about to see if anyone else is paying undue attention as she nears the place, senses (supernatural or otherwise) peeled!*
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 8:43:31 AM)
*Turns out it's an antique shop! A very nice ritzy one, but it is closed at the moment. More smoke startes pouring through the vent as she watches.*
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 8:45:05 AM)
...
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 8:45:19 AM)
(And I am keeping out of Skype, it hurries up the lag)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 8:46:05 AM)
((Ok))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 8:46:06 AM)
Inez tries the door, lest it be ajar, not likely going to fit through any vents!
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 8:46:32 AM)
((Front door?))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 8:46:50 AM)
(For starters. If that fails, she'll go around back.)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 8:48:00 AM)
*The front door is locked. When she goes around the the back she finds an open door, in the meantime the smoke has gotten worse and there is some coming out of the back door as well now.*
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 8:48:32 AM)
*Taking a deep breath, she enters, keeping low, the better to avoid breathing the stuff*
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 8:54:10 AM)
*She seems to be in some sort of storeage area in back of the store, there are several old antiques that look like they are in need of minor repairs, a desk in one corner with a computer, some filing cabinets, but no people. There are two doorways leading out of this room other than the one she entered.*
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 8:56:16 AM)
*Moving quickly, reaching out for the slightest hint of the supernatural as she goes, Inez glances through each doorway, looking for the source of the smoke, as well as any possible victims. Whatever else may catch her eye, she's most focused on people, not things*
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 8:56:48 AM)
((Roll a Perception check!))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 8:58:03 AM)
(O.O 4 successes! The Defiler is on her game!)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 8:59:33 AM)
*She opens the first door and it enters into the main room of the store. Then goes to open the second door and just as she is about to she realizes the handle is a bit hotter than it should be!*
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:04:20 AM)
*A quick glance about the main room to see if something is out of place. The latter of course is a strong hint that there's fire behind that door, but she expected it somewhere...* (In short, if there's anything I might find interesting to grab before I go about getting burned, lemme know.) *Then, deep breath, she crouches to keep low and, wrapping something around the handle (an article of clothing if nothing else), she tries the handle*
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:05:52 AM)
((There's of nice old antiques... not sure what she'd be interested in.))
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:06:11 AM)
*The handle turns.*
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:10:22 AM)
(Stuff that makes Awareness tingle. She's not looking to rob the place. :P ) *She does look about for fire extinguishers, though!
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:11:22 AM)
((Was she opening the door with the fire or looking for the extinguisher and other stuff first?))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:12:07 AM)
(Extinguisher first, thought only struck now, so just before turning she's looking for one in the usual places, or if she remembered seeing one. Not lollygagging about it though.)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:13:58 AM)
*She heads to where she spotted an extinguisher on the wall by the other door.* ((Another Perception+Alertness roll please))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:14:35 AM)
(3 successes!)
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:14:48 AM)
(DR is not making me its bitch for a change.)
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:15:34 AM)
(In unlikely event Dusk is watching in green, I can haz PM unrelated to scene?)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:15:40 AM)
*She grabs the extinguisher and notices it feels light... and it doesn't have the pin in it... on further examination the old CO2 extinguishers gauge says it's empty.*
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:17:16 AM)
*What she mutters at this discovery is NOT ladylike, and Inez moves back to the door and, resuming her crouch, covers her hand and turns the handle, opening the door and trying to shield herself from the heat as she investigates*
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:19:00 AM)
((Roll a Dex+Dodge to stay out of the backdraft. You need 5 sux to negate it completely and I'm gonna be rolling damage based on the sux that you don't negate.))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:19:38 AM)
(How about you just take my word for it that I got 19 successes?)
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:19:52 AM)
(I can spend WP?)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:20:18 AM)
((Yesh))
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:20:29 AM)
((You may spend WP))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:21:08 AM)
(3 successes. Or 20, if you will let me Lore of Longing the ST.)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:21:32 AM)
((Heh... I'll roll 2 damage against ya. Do you have any armor?))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:22:19 AM)
(What do you think? :P I'm not one of these WoD combat freaks who walk around in spiked motorcycle outfits...)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:23:03 AM)
*There is a big burst of flames, some of which curl around the door over her arm, but miraculously it doesn't burn her!*
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:23:18 AM)
((C'mon... 2 damage dice isn't that damgerous.))
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:23:27 AM)
((Dangerous))
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:23:47 AM)
((5 wouldn't have even killed her if she rolled no sux and it rolled all sux))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:23:58 AM)
(Please. I am fabulous. Any roasting is a crime against beauty.)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:24:08 AM)
((Heh))
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:24:40 AM)
*Beyond the doorway is a room full of flames! FIRE FIRE EVERYWHERE!!!* ((Roll a Perception roll diff 8))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:26:43 AM)
*Eyes watering, she can see nothing (would have been 3 successes at 6!! I am low, so should be under smoke, we sure about that diff?) as she crawls, literally, to keep from asphyxiating! Unless floor is on fire. Either way, voice hoarse from the heat, she calls, while wishing her Devil stalker was around* IS ANYONE HERE?
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:30:30 AM)
*There is no answer. All she sees is smoke and fire filling the room, she wouldn't want to enter. She gets a glimpse of words painted on the wall but can't make any out. The smoke and heat then get a bit overwhelming and Inez must retreat.*
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:31:42 AM)
*Cursing herself as she does so, dialing 911 for the fire department, Inez takes a moment to take stock of the situation. Quickly checking the counter and computer area for a security system. Perhaps there's a tape she can review later to see what happened?*
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:33:52 AM)
*The fire is spreading across the celing, she doesn't have much time and therefore can't really tell what sort of security system there is here. There is no obvious tape or anything to take though.*
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:34:59 AM)
*One last try then. Deep breath, and she'll try and brave the heat in an effort to find and rescue anyone if she can. Or at least catch the writing before her courage gives out*
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:37:55 AM)
*She finds what seems to be the only place near the room to stand in as the fire rages around her and she can make out the work "Banish" on the wall.* ((I'm gonna roll damage for each additional round she stays in the fire, adding 1 die each round))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:38:29 AM)
(No peoples?)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:38:49 AM)
((Not that she can see... if there are they are likely dead dead dead))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:40:04 AM)
*She takes a quick snap of the markings with her camera phone then, and retreats, finishing her call to 911 if possible as she makes for the exit*
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:40:47 AM)
((She gonna try to remain unseen leaving the building?))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:41:24 AM)
(Without making a huge deal of it. After all, she's the good guy concerned citizen here.)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:42:52 AM)
*She gets out, coughing and hacking as she stumbles throught he doorway. She notices the bottom of her skirt smoldering and the 911 operator is trying to ask her questions while she's coughing.*
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:44:13 AM)
*Slapping out any fire before it results in more than the cost of new clothes, she struggles for breath as she completes the call. Giving the address, making it quite clear that there is a fire, damn it!*
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:47:28 AM)
*The dispatcher advises they have already recieved several calls for the fire and thanks her, asking a few more questions, but making it somewhat short*
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:49:31 AM)
*She does as well then, distancing herself from the place, but not before snapping the front sign on her way. Once at a convenient distance to watch the proceedings, Inez websearches the place, looking to learn anything she can about it or its owner*
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:49:49 AM)
(Inez Archuleta -- socialite and private investigator!)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:52:07 AM)
((You realize she looks like she's just been in a burning building right? Might lead to unwanted questions once the Police and Fire Department show up.))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:53:10 AM)
(Which she can talk her way out of without a second thought. But I did mean "out of easy sight." If she's in danger of attracting undue attention, discretion will beat valor and she'll outta there.)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:54:38 AM)
((Roll Dex + Stealth to casually hide. *Chuckles*))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:55:37 AM)
(I suck at that! *Wails*)
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:56:18 AM)
(Le fail. I would propose Wits/Stealth, but it's the same dice anyhow.)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 9:57:09 AM)
*People start looking at the ash smugded smokey smelling pretty lady even before the sirens can be heard in the distance rappidly approaching.*
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:57:54 AM)
*Right. Definitely her cue to make herself scarce. With an apologetic smile for any onlookers, Inez is outty there!*
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 9:59:13 AM)
(I mock your feeble fire's damage efforts by the way. The way you roll, it may be repairing that building!)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 10:00:25 AM)
((Heh))
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 10:00:37 AM)
((Endscene!))
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 10:00:50 AM)
((Hope ya had fun!))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 10:01:18 AM)
(Thankee! Does she learn anything about shop or owner with time to research?)
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 10:02:07 AM)
(So that when she tells other Demon PCs about it she doesn't sound like a total null?)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 10:06:56 AM)
((She would find it is owned by someone very wealthy. She can continue to research later to learn more.))
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 10:08:20 AM)
(Okiedoke.)
Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 10:08:27 AM)
(Thanks for scene!)
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 10:11:04 AM)
((Yer welcome!))
Mercutio (Sep 1, 2011 10:11:06 AM)
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Inez Archuleta (Sep 1, 2011 10:11:15 AM)
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