Diablotin 2 session 17

Session

Prologue

Narrator: The end of Seventh-month is rapidly approaching - the worst heat of the summer, with the greatest likelihood of deaths, especially among the poor.

Narrator: Clerics are working hard to create water for those whose wells have run dry, but it is difficult to keep up with the need.

Narrator: There are grumblings that the Emperor should do more to help those who are suffering, but so far he has not.

Narrator: Perhaps he is distracted with another matter that concerns some of you - the imminent announcement of his brother’s betrothal

(and perhaps his own as well?)

Ysabeau: . o O (The Emperor doesn't give a Rat's ass for those less fortunate than himself, more like.)

Guillame: . o O (What she thought.)

Altheo & Dominik

Narrator: Dominik, you wished to talk to Altheo about the disappearance of one Felise Lozada. He can be located at the Rutting Boar, or you could perhaps find him at the Society if you prefer.

• Dominik will head to Altheo's establishment
• Dominik heads in, looks around on the off chance Altheo is lingering in the common room.
• Dominik spots him at the bar and heads over

Dominik: So this is all your place, eh?

• Dominik shrugs

Altheo: Yeah, I'm pretty happy with it.

• Altheo will pour us both a whiskey.

Dominik: Thanks

• Dominik will take a sip

Dominik: I don't know if Ysabeau had a chance to mention it to you, but I need to talk to you about a friend of yours.

Altheo: Ok.

Altheo: How can I help?

Dominik: Im trying to find Ramon Lozada.

Dominik: He is a friend of yours, is he not?

• Altheo looks at you a bit funny.

Altheo: What brings you here then?

Dominik: Well, I don't think Ramon would have much reason to give me the time of the day, so if I had someone introduce me, I might actually have a chance to talk to him

Altheo: Ah, I see.

Altheo: Well, most of the time when Ramon comes by here he keeps a pretty low profile, but I'm sure I could help you out.

Dominik: It must be an interesting story how you two know eachother.

Altheo: Yeah. We make an unlikely pair.

Dominik: Maybe you can tell me how he's doing these days.

Altheo: I think he likes the fact that no one remembers he's a spokesman when he comes by here.

Altheo: It seems to me liek that is one of those things that follows you most places.

Altheo: He actually got me in to the ball not to long ago!

Altheo: He seemed to be doing fine there.

Dominik: Thats right, you were at the ball... who were you with?

Altheo: A cousin of his.

Altheo: She was a very enthusiastic lady.

Dominik: That tends to be a trait of the ladies of his house

Altheo: I sure hope so!

Altheo: But why do you say that?

Dominik: I've seen a few that are quite enthusiastic

• Altheo nods.

Altheo: So do you mind if I ask why your looking for Ramon?

Dominik: ...and some that creep me out too, but thats a different story

Dominik: I was asked to look into something. It's not even Ramon that its about.

Dominik: But he might know what is going on.

Altheo: Ok.

Altheo: I'll be glad to set up a meeting.

Dominik: Great

Altheo: Is this the type of meeting that should be kept quiet?

Dominik: If you want

• Altheo nods.
• Altheo pours another round of drinks.

Dominik: I don't really care one way or the other

Altheo: All right then.

Altheo: (what time of day is this?)

Dominik: This isn't really my kinda thing, tracking people down and stuff

Altheo: Why are you doing it then?

Altheo: (sense motive on Dom)

Dominik: Because I was asked to

Altheo: (sm 24)

Altheo: Yeah, it seems I end up doing that a lot too.

Dominik: (that is pretty much the reason)

Dominik: What is your interest with the Society anyway? Just historical curiosity?

Altheo: Well, partly that, and partly that its given me access to a different level of customer.

Altheo: Its hard for a Pearl establishment to break into the higher markets.

Dominik: Well I could see some of them coming here, but the bookish types are not exactly the kind of people I would have a lot of interest in a place like this.

• Altheo smiles knowing.

Altheo: You might be surprised.

Dominik: But hey, what do I know

Dominik: Did you guys ever figure out the mystery behind that necklace?

Altheo: No.

• Altheo sounds frustrated.

Altheo: I think it was someone very well connected, but I don't know who.

• Dominik shrugs

Altheo: You wouldn't have any leads I could follow up on would you?

Dominik: That sister whats her name was digging into as well

Altheo: Alma?

Dominik: I have enough of my own shit weighing on me to get involved in that

Dominik: Yeah, thats her

Altheo: Yeah, I'm a bit worried she may think *I* stole it.

Altheo: I was there when she did her divination thing on it.

Altheo: But I wouldn' have the connections for that kind of job.

Dominik: There is a difference between theft and running a place like this

Altheo: Yes indeed.

Dominik: Shouldn't your buddy Ramon be all over that necklace thing, being a Spokesman and all

Dominik: My friend Tymon said all the Spokesmen were supposed to keep an eye out for leads.

Altheo: Probably, he's dropped hints that he is. But its the type of thing we couldn't work together on. His uppity comanders in chief would never let him live it down.

Altheo: He's gotta keep pretty caeful about his Spokesman jobs and his extra activities not mixing too much.

• Dominik nods to that and finishes his drink
• Altheo pours another round of drink.

Altheo: Well, your drinking at a bar, care to talk about your troubles?

• Dominik laughs

Dominik: My biggest problem is that I know what I'm good at and I never get a chance to do it.

Altheo: Whats that?

Dominik: Fighting

Altheo: I wish I'd known that, I could have used one lately.

Dominik: Well now you know

Altheo: I had a bit of trouble with a wanna be crime lord stealing one of my girls.

Dominik: Seems kinda harsh

Altheo: Well, I decided to go the non violent route and paid him off. But part of me regrets that choice.

Dominik: Not every problem can be solved with a proper application of force, just most

Altheo: I agree.

Altheo: Just out of curiosity though, do you do work for hire?

Dominik: I am currently engaged as a bodyguard, but I can freelance now and then.

Dominik: For someone who keeps giving me drinks, I may just help em out from time to time, and just consider it a favor returned

• Altheo smiles at that.

Altheo: I'm glad to hear it.

Altheo: Are you interested in meeting any of my girls?

Dominik: I would not turn down an introduction

Dominik: I don't generally frequent places like this.

Altheo: Certainly.

Altheo: Do you have a preference?

• Dominik shrugs

Dominik: I try to be open minded

• Altheo will call out a line a girls for Dominik to be introduced to.

Altheo: Don't worry, they are all fun.

• Dominik is a little taken back by the whole thing

Altheo: (I think that may be the end of this scene. lol!)