Earthblood - Crossroads 23

Broken glass and overturned furniture litters the grand foyer that just last night seemed something beyond your imagining. Now it looks a shadow of that glittering festival hall. The Great Lady Maybaw smiles at you coyly, wiping a bit of lipstick from the rim of her whiskey glass. She leans against the cracked bar counter, her wig sitting beside the open bottle.

"You want to help, hmm? Well, a member of my... House... is missing. They were last seen at the public baths on Reath street. This member of mine was in possession of some particular information about a particular character... our Mr. Pinch. I need this information. Now, I figure if you'd like to help, you can either check out the baths and see what you can find, OR... if you're feeling particularly spicy... the local guard barracks. If they've been snatched up that's where they'll be. That would be a... Quiet job... if you get my meaning? After this incident the last thing we'd need is the guard to think I'm retaliating against them. 

"Maybe we'll find the freak that bruised up Voltis and your other escorts..." Kheen cracks his knuckles and you swear you can see him puffing out his chest until a lotioned hand cups his cheek.

"Maybe... you'll get yourself killed. Or worse. Please... don't risk yourself for something so silly sweetheart..." Voltis smiles weakly and takes a seat beside the Great Lady.

"No. There will be no violence. Not yet. Not until we're ready."

"We'll be careful, Heela. Don't you worry." Moshet pats Kheen on the shoulder and guides your party towards the front door. You can see it leaning a little on its bent hinges, the wind dragging it back and forth with a light squeal. Moshet glances about as he walks, a clear air of sadness about him, but also something more.

"So... how would we like to do this? Heela wants to play it quiet, so I'll keep my men at the Den to protect her and the escorts."

"Good idea. And for us... should we split up and divide our efforts? Or should we stay together and focus on one place...? Kheen should go to the baths regardless, just to play it safe."

"Mikal..."

"Kheen."

"Boys... boys..." Moshet sighs and gently clasps your shoulder.

"What do you think, Kalu...?"