[Thirds]
I shrug off Mimi's hand. "No touchee, gorgeous." A little frowny at him. But Monroe has the water heater. I can walk on this deal.
"Tills, not fair an you know it. But let's roll." And I'll monkey up to sit on the roof. Feet touching the …
[Vauri]
I put my finger to my lips, close my eyes, thinking, remembering what I saw from the street. "First a bookkeeper's, then this millner's, then a fortunetellers quorum, then last the stairs to these flats. I open my eyes, facing my cohorts. "…
I like the idea of some being predictable. The zerogee bubble which moves in almost an orbit around a drive-in.
But the big ones are gone. Mostly. We know them by what's left behind, strange and confusing areas of oddness.
I half imagine they are more superstition than actual anomaly. "That building collapsed, must've been an anomaly!" "Eat all your vegetables, or pop'll throw you in an anom!" "Tum Tum just got flung straight up! Run! It's an anomaly!"
I do like the …
[Thirds]
Reckon this'll be worth it a little. They got stuff, I don't have to find. Not as exciting. This how Robinson feels? Folk commat you with problems? I gotta move, though. Get bored staying in one place. They say if'n you sit still long enou…
[Vauri]
Kneeling by the dead man, regarding Frog. Then back to this Blainbus, his essence... It never seems right to burn a body; that is, to destroy a spirit with electroplasm. I feel troubled. I know the value and the worth of that exotic substan…
[Vauri]
I see Ring is on the rascal's pockets. I should like to specifically untie his Red Sash and tuck it away, should it be needed. Can the rifle be obviously broken down, or hidden in perhaps a coat box here? By chance, I happen to look at a fe…
[Vauri]
I'm composed. But my opinion of Frog... I must take better stock of this odd man. I nod with appreciation of his competence, a tight smile. Volette could tell how I feel... and probably tease me for it.
"Naturally, Ring!" A supple twist of…
[Vauri]
I point two fingers at my eyes, then jab them at Ring and Frog in turn. You've been made. I make a one-fisted tying motion at my bicep; Red Sashes; for Frog's benefit. Then I scribble with a finger in my palm, then close a book and tuck it …
[Vauri]
As it is, child's play. There's a wicked, self-satisfied smile on my face as Ring shows up. I glance at him, nod, and point to the door. I lean in to whisper. "One of the Sashes' riflemen. He's got a notebook." I look around, questioningly,…
[Vauri]
Keeping an eye on his notebook, I want it, and his rifle. Tut tut, it would be most nice if Bricks were here to sort this fellow. I should think Frog or Ring would be better to make an offer to flip from the Red Sashes. A quick check of my …
[Vauri]
Naturally, I shall signal my compatriots. But we mustn't all exeunt at once, lest we tip the enemy and show weakness to our courting client. If only our cant was superior... But a few handsigns that there's danger above and to stay alert ar…
[Vauri]
Very well then. The thing to do is to quietly get up there and disable him- perhaps a sleeping draught or thrown out the window? Depending on his loyalty, mayhap he could be turned.
I'll signal discretely to my companions. I've not been ma…
[Vauri]
Mme Tesslyn is on her way, and I spot along, seeing who takes interest in her. Ring and Frog are conversing also. I make my way underneath awning here and using a newspaper there. Is anyone watching my guildmates?
[Vauri]
"A party," I hungrily whisper to myself in the side alley, my eyes alight as a child's. I turn the heavy cream vellum of the cunningly folded envelope in my hands, its red and blue wax seal oh so tempting. I feel like the devil child this t…
Good enough!: when you try to repair something, roll+sharp. On a 10+, choose 3. On a 7-9, choose 1:
it'll work more than once or twice
you don't cause serious long-term damage to it
you don't take -1forward with it 'cause it's crap
you don't have t…
[Thirds]
Seems fair. I spend a few hours. I get a stash pick, maybe a hint from Tilly. Bit of goodwill, maybe. Rue and Robinson get the electric water heater back to Monroe. So two weeks payoff at least.
I pull out my multitool and get to work.