
[IC] Sudden Payback (Session 1)
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Mar 15, 2020 6:42 pm
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Be sure to read the post before this one if you haven't already. (The voice inside responded.)[ +- ] Inside the warehouse

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So, yeah, the app doesn't show the Despair symbol for some reason. In this case, it means you are now "made" by the bad guys. You're welcome to try an Average (PP) Perception check to search through the warehouse; Marv's the most perceptive, so he can take two boosts from Lenny and Hank. But then let's wrap up the session and get nezzeraj into the action!Mar 15, 2020 8:52 pm
"Where is everybody? You sure this is the right place?" Marv looks at Lenny, then around the warehouse, totally befuddled. He pulls his tablet out to see if there's a wifi connection the camera is communicating with and looks to see if there's a wire leading back from it that might tell him where it's recording, "I coulda sworn that voice was coming from inside. Let's see if we can find anything in here."
Rolls
Perception
4 Success, 3 Advantage, 3 Threat
Total: 4 Success
Mar 16, 2020 1:24 am
Marv's tablet reveals a single wi-fi network here, named "dornoyglaz". The network is password protected, but it's what the camera is apparently communicating with. The voice seems to have come from a wi-fi speaker inside the warehouse. A router and modem are out on a crate in a corner near the door, and a couple of repeaters are near the back entrances, where other cameras are stationed. Someone's gone to a lot of trouble to keep this place surveilled.
Beyond that, the three interlopers notice a few other interesting details. First, there's a random futon sticking out perpendicular to one of the walls; judging by the dirt and dust on the larger concrete floor, it looks like there were once many more futons like this one all along the perimeter of the warehouse and some in the middle besides—enough to sleep a few dozen people, at least. There's a single bathroom with a flushing toilet, and, to judge by the smell, it's been in use fairly recently. Then, on one wall is a graffiti tag that seems to belong to one of the gangs in town.
Beyond that, the three interlopers notice a few other interesting details. First, there's a random futon sticking out perpendicular to one of the walls; judging by the dirt and dust on the larger concrete floor, it looks like there were once many more futons like this one all along the perimeter of the warehouse and some in the middle besides—enough to sleep a few dozen people, at least. There's a single bathroom with a flushing toilet, and, to judge by the smell, it's been in use fairly recently. Then, on one wall is a graffiti tag that seems to belong to one of the gangs in town.
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Hard (PPP) Knowledge (Society) check to interpret the graffiti tag, but with a boost since you're all locals and +2 boosts more if Marv, Hank, and Lenny put their heads together.Mar 16, 2020 1:31 am
After giving the warehouse a once-over and finding no clear clues or leads for a job, the three men stand before the tag on the side wall. Hank tosses away a piece of litter he'd picked up hoping for a name or address. "This looks familiar. I feel like I seen it somewhere around town, but can't place where. This ringing any bells for you guys?"
Rolls
With our powers of memory combined...
2 Success, 2 Advantage, 1 Failure, 5 Threat
Total: 1 Success, 3 Threat
Mar 16, 2020 2:58 am
[ +- ] Tag

As you try to interpret the strange letterforms, though, you hear some subdued popping noises, and you notice smoke trailing up from the router, cameras, and speaker system. Someone's apparently toasted them remotely.
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There's your threat.Mar 16, 2020 5:08 pm
Hearing the pops, Hank runs over to try to unplug them before they're totally toasted, but arrives too late. Damn. I guess we won't be able to take these back to Max figure out who they belong to.
Hank turns to Lenny. "Well, Lenny, thanks for helping us track this down. Looks like they're a bit paranoid to go offering jobs to just any geezers off the street, but we gave it a try. I hope your gig a few blocks up keeps you busy for a while, but we'll have to keep hunting, I guess."
As they walk out, he hides a smirk and says, "Hey Sam... Seems like the Havoc Hounds, uh... caught our scent. And they didn't like that we were... barking up the wrong tree." At the groan from Lenny, Hank says, "Oh, you don't like that one, huh? I bet the Hounds would have liked it. Wouldn't have even given 'em paws." He lets out a loud guffaw and slaps his belly as he walks.
Hank turns to Lenny. "Well, Lenny, thanks for helping us track this down. Looks like they're a bit paranoid to go offering jobs to just any geezers off the street, but we gave it a try. I hope your gig a few blocks up keeps you busy for a while, but we'll have to keep hunting, I guess."
As they walk out, he hides a smirk and says, "Hey Sam... Seems like the Havoc Hounds, uh... caught our scent. And they didn't like that we were... barking up the wrong tree." At the groan from Lenny, Hank says, "Oh, you don't like that one, huh? I bet the Hounds would have liked it. Wouldn't have even given 'em paws." He lets out a loud guffaw and slaps his belly as he walks.
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Not sure if we have anything else to find or ask here, but that seems like a good place to fade-out to jaunty music. Last edited March 16, 2020 5:09 pm
Mar 17, 2020 4:17 am
As the group exits, jaunty music playing, Marv's voice breaks through, "seems like somebody's got 'em on a short leash, and let me tell ya, I've really got a bone to pick with that someone!"