The Olympus (One-Shot)
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Jul 23, 2020 9:21 pm
I know exactly who I am, Sgt. Hamilton. The question remains though... Do you know who I am? Eli sits there and let's Hamilton stew a bit before continuing to speak. I am Elijah Van Brunt... the owner of the Olympus. For the record I know that your A police officer of the local precient. I also know that you've ran up a hefty debt here. I'm offering you a chance to clear it. What do you have to offer?
Jul 24, 2020 1:19 am
Hamilton listens to what you have to say and gives off a little snort of laughter as you finish. "That's what this is all about? You want to bribe me? I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Well, I'm not stupid, Elijah. You specifically came to me so you clearly have something in mind that you want. Let's not beat around the bush. I am interested in your offer. Tell me what I need to do to make this happen."
Jul 24, 2020 11:09 pm
Eli takes his eyes off the monitors and looks at Hamilton. Fair enough, I want access to some files. I want access to full copies of any files related to what happened to my family. That includes lists of any evidence and any possible witness lists. You do that for me and I'll drop 25% of your tab. In effect it'll have never existed.
Sitting there, Eli let's Hamilton soak in the offer. Depending on what I find out, I may have need of your services. Keep helping me and you'll see your tab quickly disappear.
Sitting there, Eli let's Hamilton soak in the offer. Depending on what I find out, I may have need of your services. Keep helping me and you'll see your tab quickly disappear.
Jul 25, 2020 10:29 pm
Hamilton gives you an annoyed but impressed smile. "The way you had Ziggy all worked up I figured you were going to get eaten up and spit out by this town, but look at you. Dangling a good deal at first and then low balling me." He wipes his right hand on his uniform and reaches across the desk for a shake. "Either way, I am just the mark that can't pass up on this deal. I hope a hand shake means as much to you as it does to me. If it does, I can see this relationship being very good for the both of us."
He gets up to leave the office. "Give me a couple of days and I'll get what you're asking for. Any troubles and you'll hear from me. For what it's worth; I thought your father was a good man. Now excuse me while I go add to that tab. You should have made it a straight amount rather than a percentage. Practically encouraging me to add to this beer belly," he laughs and closes the office door behind him.
He gets up to leave the office. "Give me a couple of days and I'll get what you're asking for. Any troubles and you'll hear from me. For what it's worth; I thought your father was a good man. Now excuse me while I go add to that tab. You should have made it a straight amount rather than a percentage. Practically encouraging me to add to this beer belly," he laughs and closes the office door behind him.
Jul 30, 2020 11:49 pm
Eli stands up and shakes Hamilton's hand. A handshake in my opinion is the same as giving your word. In my opinion it's an iron clad bond.
Take your time with getting me the file. I'm not going anywhere. I'll let the bar staff know about your tab as well. Eli watches as Hamilton leaves the office.
With nothing better to do, Eli leaves the office and heads back out into the bar area. Taking a seat at the end of the bar, Eli orders a drink and puts his back against the wall. Simply content to sit in the shadows and watch.
Take your time with getting me the file. I'm not going anywhere. I'll let the bar staff know about your tab as well. Eli watches as Hamilton leaves the office.
With nothing better to do, Eli leaves the office and heads back out into the bar area. Taking a seat at the end of the bar, Eli orders a drink and puts his back against the wall. Simply content to sit in the shadows and watch.
Last edited July 30, 2020 11:50 pm
Aug 3, 2020 10:28 pm
One of the bartenders slides you a drink and just as the glass touches your lips, Mac slaps you on the back, nearly causing you to spill all over yourself. Mac thinks the whole thing is hilarious. He takes the seat next to you and orders two more drinks.
" I hope this drink isn't for medicinal purposes, because friend, there are better ways to deal with your problems that won't lead to more problems down the road."
" I hope this drink isn't for medicinal purposes, because friend, there are better ways to deal with your problems that won't lead to more problems down the road."
Aug 6, 2020 10:27 pm
Eli smiles at Mac and downs the drink in one shot. He looks around the club and takes a moment before speaking. How did my club get like this? It wasn't this bad before I left to go on my international bar hop. I know there some people using the back rooms for small-town deals. Yet now it seems like every illegal action or sin can be found here. I'm going to clean thing place up and return it to it's former glory. I'm setting up a meeting with all the major families and players that conduct business here. We'll be discussing terms and what expect from us.
Looking over at Mac, Eli has a serious look on his face. I could use some help. You want the job?
Looking over at Mac, Eli has a serious look on his face. I could use some help. You want the job?
Aug 8, 2020 12:51 am
Mac listens closely to what you have to say. He doesn’t butt in. Just nods along; carefully taking in every detail. You know him. He’s working every angle and analyzing the details before he gives his two cents. When it comes to the job proposal, Mac is a little caught off guard. He studies your face to make sure you’re not pulling his leg.
"You sure, Eli? A lot of people in this town hold me responsible for what happened with your dad and brother. I know you know better then to listen to that bull, but it doesn’t change the fact that it happened on my watch. If this is a serious offer, then you don’t even need to ask. Of course I’m in."
He motions to a waitress and Mac orders a soda this time. "Gotta keep my mind sharp if I’m suddenly on the clock. Now you might not believe this, but I already heard about the meeting you’re planning. Word travels fast around here, especially if Ziggy is in the know. His mouth is as big as his gut.
"Word of advice: You can invite the lower level heads of family and local thugs to a meeting here, but don’t pull that with Paganelli. I just got this job and I don’t aim to lose it week one. You try a move like that with Marcos and he’ll teach you respect. You should request a meeting with him on his own turf. Let him know who you are and that your respect him and his turf. I know you aren’t going to like hearing this, but you got to walk on eggshells with him. Treat him like the king he thinks he is. Butter him up. Then maybe you can lay down the law about what can and cannot take place on your own turf."
"You sure, Eli? A lot of people in this town hold me responsible for what happened with your dad and brother. I know you know better then to listen to that bull, but it doesn’t change the fact that it happened on my watch. If this is a serious offer, then you don’t even need to ask. Of course I’m in."
He motions to a waitress and Mac orders a soda this time. "Gotta keep my mind sharp if I’m suddenly on the clock. Now you might not believe this, but I already heard about the meeting you’re planning. Word travels fast around here, especially if Ziggy is in the know. His mouth is as big as his gut.
"Word of advice: You can invite the lower level heads of family and local thugs to a meeting here, but don’t pull that with Paganelli. I just got this job and I don’t aim to lose it week one. You try a move like that with Marcos and he’ll teach you respect. You should request a meeting with him on his own turf. Let him know who you are and that your respect him and his turf. I know you aren’t going to like hearing this, but you got to walk on eggshells with him. Treat him like the king he thinks he is. Butter him up. Then maybe you can lay down the law about what can and cannot take place on your own turf."
Aug 9, 2020 9:16 pm
Fair enough, I'll request a meeting with him on his turf. Could you request it or should I handle it some other way? Eli says as he listens to Mac's advice.
As soon as Mac questions Eli's choice of hiring him, Eli laughs for a couple seconds. You're family, you always have been. I don't care what people say. I'm not going to leave you out in the cold.
Eli finishes his second drink and thinks about the upcoming meeting. I requested that each representative bring one person with them. Obviously I want you there as my second. Is there anything else that you can suggest doing?
As soon as Mac questions Eli's choice of hiring him, Eli laughs for a couple seconds. You're family, you always have been. I don't care what people say. I'm not going to leave you out in the cold.
Eli finishes his second drink and thinks about the upcoming meeting. I requested that each representative bring one person with them. Obviously I want you there as my second. Is there anything else that you can suggest doing?
Aug 9, 2020 11:05 pm
"Sure thing, boss. I've never spoken with Marcos himself, but I've had to deal with the Family before. I'll reach out to my contacts and get things set up in a way that he likes and then get you everything you need to know before heading in there."
He gives you a very genuine smile and a heartfelt nod of appreciation at your kind words before offering a toast to the start of a new beginning for "both of us, the Olympus, and hell, even Crowfall!" Naturally, he agrees to being by your side at the upcoming meeting. In response for any suggestions, "You'll have an easier time getting them on board with any changes if you agree to get rid of the ones they consider riff raff. Hoods and masks get along about as well as.... I don't know, metaphors aren't my thing. Point is, they hate seeing super villains in here probably as much as you do. So win-win, really. It won't change things overnight, but they will be more willing to take the more shady business elsewhere if you take steps to ensuring this place remains a nice and safe neutral meeting ground. I know that might not be quite what you want, but baby steps right?"
The front door swings open and slam into the walls; drawing pretty much everyone's attention. For a moment, the sense of joy that permeated the room instantly vanishes as everyone looks upon who you can only assume is Jade Sheahan. She walks through the doors alone, dressed in business slacks and a shabby looking undershirt. Her bright red hair is tussled and you notice her knuckles are bloodied. It is pretty clear she has already been in at least one fight tonight and the way she is looking at everyone, daring them to start something, makes it look like she is gearing up for another one.
He gives you a very genuine smile and a heartfelt nod of appreciation at your kind words before offering a toast to the start of a new beginning for "both of us, the Olympus, and hell, even Crowfall!" Naturally, he agrees to being by your side at the upcoming meeting. In response for any suggestions, "You'll have an easier time getting them on board with any changes if you agree to get rid of the ones they consider riff raff. Hoods and masks get along about as well as.... I don't know, metaphors aren't my thing. Point is, they hate seeing super villains in here probably as much as you do. So win-win, really. It won't change things overnight, but they will be more willing to take the more shady business elsewhere if you take steps to ensuring this place remains a nice and safe neutral meeting ground. I know that might not be quite what you want, but baby steps right?"
The front door swings open and slam into the walls; drawing pretty much everyone's attention. For a moment, the sense of joy that permeated the room instantly vanishes as everyone looks upon who you can only assume is Jade Sheahan. She walks through the doors alone, dressed in business slacks and a shabby looking undershirt. Her bright red hair is tussled and you notice her knuckles are bloodied. It is pretty clear she has already been in at least one fight tonight and the way she is looking at everyone, daring them to start something, makes it look like she is gearing up for another one.
Aug 11, 2020 10:00 pm
Well it looks like shit just got real. I'm guessing that's the infamous Jade Sheahan, that Ziggy told me about. Elijah grabs the bottle the bartender left and fills his glass up again. Looking over at Mac, Elijah smiles and says... The quickest way to get respect from the various groups is to show them that I'm willing to keep the place clean and the undesirables out.
Hopping off his stool Elijah grabs his glass and starts to move towards Jade. Just as Mac tries to stop him, Eli motions for him to stop. Don't worry, I'll be okay. I learned how to throw a punch while I was bar hopping.
With a devil may care grin on his face, Eli slaps Mac on the shoulder and makes his way through the crowds. Once through he steps up and looks at Jade. Welcome to the Olympus, how can we help you?
Hopping off his stool Elijah grabs his glass and starts to move towards Jade. Just as Mac tries to stop him, Eli motions for him to stop. Don't worry, I'll be okay. I learned how to throw a punch while I was bar hopping.
With a devil may care grin on his face, Eli slaps Mac on the shoulder and makes his way through the crowds. Once through he steps up and looks at Jade. Welcome to the Olympus, how can we help you?
OOC:
Eli is acting like the typical drunk rich guy that doesn't know what's about to happen. Yet he's poised to attack at a seconds notice. Aug 12, 2020 1:03 am
Jade reaches out a hand for a shake. You are familiar with opening maneuvers like this, and prepare your other arm to block any potential strike coming from her free hand. Unfortunately she decides to take a different route. You’re on the ground feeling like you’re going to puke before you even realized what happened. A knee to the balls will do that to a guy.
She moved faster than anyone you have ever encountered. You feel like you would have an easier time squaring off against ten brawlers than this lightning fast sociopath. Your drink falls from your hand and the glass shatters on the ground as every male in the joint groans in your shared pain.
Jade continues on like nothing happened and takes a seat at the bar. Mac makes sure to steer clear of her and comes to help you back up to your feet.
"You ok, Eli? Sorry. Dumb question." He looks around and sees that everyone's eyes are darting back and forth between Jade and Eli. "Not going to lie, boss. That didn’t exactly go the way we wanted it to."
Jade grabs one of the waiters by the collar and slams his face into the bar. He slumps down onto the ground and she takes the bottle of whisky he had been ready to serve. She doesn’t bother with a glass. The rest of patrons that were at the bar quickly try to find tables far away from Jade to sit at. More then a few head right for the exits. You also notice a few gangsters that are eyeing Jade with looks of pure hatred. This supposedly peaceful neutral meeting ground suddenly feels like a powder keg about to blow.
Dice Pool Limit: 5
Eli --- 3 HP
Threat Rating
Boss: Jade --- 3 HP
She moved faster than anyone you have ever encountered. You feel like you would have an easier time squaring off against ten brawlers than this lightning fast sociopath. Your drink falls from your hand and the glass shatters on the ground as every male in the joint groans in your shared pain.
Jade continues on like nothing happened and takes a seat at the bar. Mac makes sure to steer clear of her and comes to help you back up to your feet.
"You ok, Eli? Sorry. Dumb question." He looks around and sees that everyone's eyes are darting back and forth between Jade and Eli. "Not going to lie, boss. That didn’t exactly go the way we wanted it to."
Jade grabs one of the waiters by the collar and slams his face into the bar. He slumps down onto the ground and she takes the bottle of whisky he had been ready to serve. She doesn’t bother with a glass. The rest of patrons that were at the bar quickly try to find tables far away from Jade to sit at. More then a few head right for the exits. You also notice a few gangsters that are eyeing Jade with looks of pure hatred. This supposedly peaceful neutral meeting ground suddenly feels like a powder keg about to blow.
Dice Pool Limit: 5
Eli --- 3 HP
Threat Rating
Boss: Jade --- 3 HP
Aug 12, 2020 5:28 pm
OOC:
Jade rolls for round 1Dice Pool Limit: 5
Eli --- 3 HP
Threat Rating
Boss: Jade --- 3 HP
Rolls
Attack: Rank 5 - Goddess of Barroom Brawls - (3d6)
(345) = 12
Defense: Rank 5 - Goddess of Barroom Brawls - (2d6)
(24) = 6
Aug 28, 2020 7:21 pm
Eli stands there as he takes a moment to catch his breath. Looking over at Jade, Eli's face is unreadable, yet his eyes are not. Burning with an intensity that that matches his anger, Eli reaches over and drains his drink in one shot.
As he sets his glass on the bar, Eli catches a glimpse of Mac starting to make his way over towards Jade. With a glare and a cut of his hand, Eli gives simple instructions to his friend. Stay put, this is my fight.. It may have been the simple instructions or better yet the glare in Eli's eyes, but Mac moved back to his position by the bar.
Eli stood there, calmly fixing his tie, and making himself presentable. Once done, he turns and faces the glances and stares of all of the patrons. Knowing that if he truly wanted to clean this bar up, hell... to clean the city up, then his next decision was a crucial one. Taking a deep breath and slowly letting it out, Eli made his choice.
Making a beeline to where Jade was sitting, the anger and fury in Eli's expression spoke volumes. Everyone from the various gangs and families, to the two hoods that were getting drunk, opened up a path and took a couple of involuntary steps back. Eli could almost hear the bookies laying out the odds on the fight that everyone knew was coming. As he made his way over to where Jade was sitting, Eli gave a simple gesture for the staff to vacate the area.
As he stopped right beside Jade, Eli smiles his usual smile, but the fury never left his gaze. I'm sorry, it would seem that you didn't realize that this is a private members only establishment. We are currently not taking on new members. If you're looking for a job, we are looking for someone to take out the trash though. By all means...allow me to show you where. Moving with a speed and violence that leaves everyone watching speechless, Eli grabs the back of Jades head and slams her face first into the bar, three times in rapid succession. On the third hit, Eli grabs her and tosses her onto the barroom floor.
Without looking at anyone, Eli's voice spoke volumes. Give us some space. Let's see what she's truly got. Eli calmly rolls his sleeves up and gets ready to fight.
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Dice Pool limit 5
Eli 3 HP
Threat rating
Boss: Jade 3HP
As he sets his glass on the bar, Eli catches a glimpse of Mac starting to make his way over towards Jade. With a glare and a cut of his hand, Eli gives simple instructions to his friend. Stay put, this is my fight.. It may have been the simple instructions or better yet the glare in Eli's eyes, but Mac moved back to his position by the bar.
Eli stood there, calmly fixing his tie, and making himself presentable. Once done, he turns and faces the glances and stares of all of the patrons. Knowing that if he truly wanted to clean this bar up, hell... to clean the city up, then his next decision was a crucial one. Taking a deep breath and slowly letting it out, Eli made his choice.
Making a beeline to where Jade was sitting, the anger and fury in Eli's expression spoke volumes. Everyone from the various gangs and families, to the two hoods that were getting drunk, opened up a path and took a couple of involuntary steps back. Eli could almost hear the bookies laying out the odds on the fight that everyone knew was coming. As he made his way over to where Jade was sitting, Eli gave a simple gesture for the staff to vacate the area.
As he stopped right beside Jade, Eli smiles his usual smile, but the fury never left his gaze. I'm sorry, it would seem that you didn't realize that this is a private members only establishment. We are currently not taking on new members. If you're looking for a job, we are looking for someone to take out the trash though. By all means...allow me to show you where. Moving with a speed and violence that leaves everyone watching speechless, Eli grabs the back of Jades head and slams her face first into the bar, three times in rapid succession. On the third hit, Eli grabs her and tosses her onto the barroom floor.
Without looking at anyone, Eli's voice spoke volumes. Give us some space. Let's see what she's truly got. Eli calmly rolls his sleeves up and gets ready to fight.
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Dice Pool limit 5
Eli 3 HP
Threat rating
Boss: Jade 3HP
OOC:
Eli is in full attack mode for the first round. He knows that in order to save face with everyone watching that he has to show no mercy.Last edited August 28, 2020 7:24 pm
Rolls
Master of Ancient Martial Arts and Modern Weaponry - 4 - (5d6)
(61552) = 19
Aug 29, 2020 7:44 pm
Jade gets to her feet and stares you down. Blood pours from his nose but she doesn’t seem to care. In fact, she’s smiling pretty wide. She rolls her neck from side to side, letting loose an audible crack, and clenches her hands into cold fists made for destruction. "Well look at the rich boy trying to impress these pathetic sods that call themselves gangsters. Aight, let’s have it, rich boy. Show me what you got."
She doesn’t move a muscle at first. Just stands there, arms at her side, but fingers curled into fists. Her eyes watch you closely, waiting for you to make the first move. The crowd is in an uproar. Everyone has given you the requested space and there is now a distinct circle of bodies around the two of you screaming for blood. Many more spectators are in rows behind them or standing on tables to get a look at the impending action.
The second your muscles so much as twitch toward movement Jade is on you like lightning. She drops her shoulder and rams it into your rib cage pushing you into the crowd who toss you back into the metaphorical ring.
You waste no time throwing punches but Jade is ready for each of them. She uncurls her fingers and meets your fists with the palm of her hand, dulling the impact and redirecting the blow. Her joyous smile and laughter is only occasionally interrupted by having to spit away blood still dripping down from her nose.
Satisfied with toying around, Jade grips your hand and pulls you toward her. You stumble off balance as she directs your momentum and wraps her arm around your neck into a sleeper hold. She starts to apply pressure to your carotid arteries in an attempt to make you blackout.
Dice Pool Limit: 5
Eli --- 1 HP
Threat Rating
Boss: Jade --- 3 HP
Jade rolled 3 attack dice and 2 defense. She got successes on all of those rolls.
You rolled 5 attack dice and 0 defense with 2 successful rolls.
With no blocks, all 3 of Jade’s hits get through and you are reduced to 0 HP (you need to go to -1 or lower to lose).
Jade is able to negate your two attack successes with her 2 blocks and she remains at 3 HP.
Since it is your first fight and the rules might not be clear, I am going to re-split your dice pool to 3 attack and 2 defense. Unfortunately, the rolls themselves were not very good. So this means you have 1 hit and 1 block.
Jade still blocks your attack success, but you are at least able to block 1 of her 3 hits. Still an uphill climb, but at least you are in a little bit better shape. Good luck.
She doesn’t move a muscle at first. Just stands there, arms at her side, but fingers curled into fists. Her eyes watch you closely, waiting for you to make the first move. The crowd is in an uproar. Everyone has given you the requested space and there is now a distinct circle of bodies around the two of you screaming for blood. Many more spectators are in rows behind them or standing on tables to get a look at the impending action.
The second your muscles so much as twitch toward movement Jade is on you like lightning. She drops her shoulder and rams it into your rib cage pushing you into the crowd who toss you back into the metaphorical ring.
You waste no time throwing punches but Jade is ready for each of them. She uncurls her fingers and meets your fists with the palm of her hand, dulling the impact and redirecting the blow. Her joyous smile and laughter is only occasionally interrupted by having to spit away blood still dripping down from her nose.
Satisfied with toying around, Jade grips your hand and pulls you toward her. You stumble off balance as she directs your momentum and wraps her arm around your neck into a sleeper hold. She starts to apply pressure to your carotid arteries in an attempt to make you blackout.
Dice Pool Limit: 5
Eli --- 1 HP
Threat Rating
Boss: Jade --- 3 HP
OOC:
FYI, the details you use to obtain your dice do not have to match how you split your dice pool. You can describe only attacks and still use defensive rolls. If I use your selected split with 5 attack dice and 0 defense, then you’ll be down to 0 HP and Jade will be at 3 because it would break down as follows. Jade rolled 3 attack dice and 2 defense. She got successes on all of those rolls.
You rolled 5 attack dice and 0 defense with 2 successful rolls.
With no blocks, all 3 of Jade’s hits get through and you are reduced to 0 HP (you need to go to -1 or lower to lose).
Jade is able to negate your two attack successes with her 2 blocks and she remains at 3 HP.
Since it is your first fight and the rules might not be clear, I am going to re-split your dice pool to 3 attack and 2 defense. Unfortunately, the rolls themselves were not very good. So this means you have 1 hit and 1 block.
Jade still blocks your attack success, but you are at least able to block 1 of her 3 hits. Still an uphill climb, but at least you are in a little bit better shape. Good luck.
Rolls
Attack: Rank 5 - Goddess of Barroom Brawls - (3d6)
(641) = 11
Defense: Rank 5 - Goddess of Barroom Brawls - (2d6)
(36) = 9
Sep 25, 2020 3:49 pm
Eli doesn't panic as he feels Kate's sleeper hold tighten up. Remembering his training, he tightens his neck muscles in order to combat her attack. As he does so, Eli slides his feet and gets them into position.
Once he's set up for his attack, Eli quickly launches his attack. With a quick series of strikes with his elbows, Eli begins to hammer Jade in her ribs. Once he feels her grip begin to loosen the slightest bit, he rams his head backwards into her face with a reverse headbut. As her grip is finally broken Elijah doins and throws a hard right hook that surprises a lot of people by the speed and power of it.
As Jade lands hard on the floor, Elijah pauses a moment to catch his breath. With an amused expression on his face, Elijah straightens his tie...again. Okay sunshine, you made your point. I'm giving you one chance and only one chance, to walk away. You don't and we keep fighting...someone isn't going to like how this ends. It's in your court, make your move.
Elijah then turns his head and cracks his neck while shrugging his shoulders. Looking around Elijah spys one of the waitresses standing near the front of the crowd. Moving over he grabs the drink off her tray and downs it in one shot. With a playful smile he smiles and motions for the bar staff to refill the order.
Turning his attention back to the matter at hand, Elijah looks at Jade and watches her every move.Seeing that she's beginning to stand up, Elijah walks over and delivers a hard kick to her already bruised ribs. As Jade falls back down, Elijah let's a polite smile spread on his face. That was for the knee you decided to bring up and start negotiations with. Now stand up sunshine, no one ever found victory in the dirt. Elijah steps back a couple feet and prepares for Jades counter offer.
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Once he's set up for his attack, Eli quickly launches his attack. With a quick series of strikes with his elbows, Eli begins to hammer Jade in her ribs. Once he feels her grip begin to loosen the slightest bit, he rams his head backwards into her face with a reverse headbut. As her grip is finally broken Elijah doins and throws a hard right hook that surprises a lot of people by the speed and power of it.
As Jade lands hard on the floor, Elijah pauses a moment to catch his breath. With an amused expression on his face, Elijah straightens his tie...again. Okay sunshine, you made your point. I'm giving you one chance and only one chance, to walk away. You don't and we keep fighting...someone isn't going to like how this ends. It's in your court, make your move.
Elijah then turns his head and cracks his neck while shrugging his shoulders. Looking around Elijah spys one of the waitresses standing near the front of the crowd. Moving over he grabs the drink off her tray and downs it in one shot. With a playful smile he smiles and motions for the bar staff to refill the order.
Turning his attention back to the matter at hand, Elijah looks at Jade and watches her every move.Seeing that she's beginning to stand up, Elijah walks over and delivers a hard kick to her already bruised ribs. As Jade falls back down, Elijah let's a polite smile spread on his face. That was for the knee you decided to bring up and start negotiations with. Now stand up sunshine, no one ever found victory in the dirt. Elijah steps back a couple feet and prepares for Jades counter offer.
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Rolls
Attack - (2d6)
(64) = 10
Defense - (3d6)
(264) = 12
Sep 26, 2020 12:46 am
Jade’s face is blank as she rises to her feet. She stands loosely, arms at her side once more. There is no telling what she is going to do. She almost reminds you of a captured zombie from a horror movie. A blank shell that only resembles a human. Like a zombie, this shell is driven by violence.
She lets loose a loud battle cry and charges forward. You squat into a defensive position, expecting her to attack with her fists. Instead she drops to a knee and slides across the floor toward you.
You hop backward, wanting to keep some distance between you, and she straightens into a standing position. This type of feint / counter / reset cycle continues as you both feel out one another's fighting style. The best way you could describe her style would be street fighter meets drunken boxer. She tries hard to cover just how much careful thought and training is required to pull off her deceptive movements.
The crowd starts to turn on you both as the action stalls out. They are sharks and they want more blood. Jade doesn’t seem to care one bit. She knows you are a worthy opponent and is taking her time. She doesn’t know when she’ll get another fight that lasts more than one punch. The impatient crowd, on the other hand, does their best to spice things up.
You hear glass break and a broken bottle is slide into the circle. This is followed by a few more glasses which only shatter on impact with the ground. Next comes a broken chair leg and someone even tosses a switchblade to the floor. The fighting circle just got a lot more dangerous.
Jade smirks, and nudges the knife in your direction. With her eyes, she dares you to go for it.
Dice Pool Limit: 5
Eli: 1 HP
Threat Rating
Boss: Jade: 3 HP
She lets loose a loud battle cry and charges forward. You squat into a defensive position, expecting her to attack with her fists. Instead she drops to a knee and slides across the floor toward you.
You hop backward, wanting to keep some distance between you, and she straightens into a standing position. This type of feint / counter / reset cycle continues as you both feel out one another's fighting style. The best way you could describe her style would be street fighter meets drunken boxer. She tries hard to cover just how much careful thought and training is required to pull off her deceptive movements.
The crowd starts to turn on you both as the action stalls out. They are sharks and they want more blood. Jade doesn’t seem to care one bit. She knows you are a worthy opponent and is taking her time. She doesn’t know when she’ll get another fight that lasts more than one punch. The impatient crowd, on the other hand, does their best to spice things up.
You hear glass break and a broken bottle is slide into the circle. This is followed by a few more glasses which only shatter on impact with the ground. Next comes a broken chair leg and someone even tosses a switchblade to the floor. The fighting circle just got a lot more dangerous.
Jade smirks, and nudges the knife in your direction. With her eyes, she dares you to go for it.
Dice Pool Limit: 5
Eli: 1 HP
Threat Rating
Boss: Jade: 3 HP
Rolls
Attack: Rank 5 - Goddess of Barroom Brawls - (2d6)
(12) = 3
Defense: Rank 5 - Goddess of Barroom Brawls - (3d6)
(552) = 12
Oct 14, 2020 8:53 pm
Plot summary to wrap up this story:
Jade and Eli fight to a standstill, much do the displeasure of everyone watching. They share drinks together and chat for a few hours before Eli challenges Jade to a drinking contest. She takes the first shot and instead of downing his shot, Eli gets in a sucker punch and knocks her out cold before tossing her out of the bar. Eli delivers a speech to the rest of the shocked patrons about how things are going to change around here going forward.
The date of the meeting with the mafia officials arrives and Eli is double crossed by Ziggy and Mac. Both are working for the Paganelli Crime Family. Ziggy poisons Eli's drink and he wakes up tied to a chair in a building he does not recognize.
Mac reveals that he is directly responsible for the death's of Eli's father and brother. The duo wouldn't bend to the demands of Marco Paganelli and Mac was paid to take them out. Mac would prefer not to do the same thing to Eli, who he had always been much closer with. Instead, he injects the owner of the Olympus with a mind control serum so he is able to keep him in line.
Mac and Eli arrive at the Olympus that night and appear to be the best of friends. They drink, they gamble, and they gladly enjoy the company of Crowfall's most infamous mobsters.
Jade returns to pick another fight with Eli, but this time he is backed up by Mac, Ziggy, and every gangster in the place. She has no choice but to flee but vows revenge against every associated with Eli and the Olympus.
Eli, Mac, and Ziggy toast to the good times that are sure to follow for all of them.
Jade and Eli fight to a standstill, much do the displeasure of everyone watching. They share drinks together and chat for a few hours before Eli challenges Jade to a drinking contest. She takes the first shot and instead of downing his shot, Eli gets in a sucker punch and knocks her out cold before tossing her out of the bar. Eli delivers a speech to the rest of the shocked patrons about how things are going to change around here going forward.
The date of the meeting with the mafia officials arrives and Eli is double crossed by Ziggy and Mac. Both are working for the Paganelli Crime Family. Ziggy poisons Eli's drink and he wakes up tied to a chair in a building he does not recognize.
Mac reveals that he is directly responsible for the death's of Eli's father and brother. The duo wouldn't bend to the demands of Marco Paganelli and Mac was paid to take them out. Mac would prefer not to do the same thing to Eli, who he had always been much closer with. Instead, he injects the owner of the Olympus with a mind control serum so he is able to keep him in line.
Mac and Eli arrive at the Olympus that night and appear to be the best of friends. They drink, they gamble, and they gladly enjoy the company of Crowfall's most infamous mobsters.
Jade returns to pick another fight with Eli, but this time he is backed up by Mac, Ziggy, and every gangster in the place. She has no choice but to flee but vows revenge against every associated with Eli and the Olympus.
Eli, Mac, and Ziggy toast to the good times that are sure to follow for all of them.