Day - Something Strange Is Going On [IC]

Javi turns to a random bystander.
"I dunno ese. Must be a janitor or something. Who else would be up there this late?"

Narrator

Feb 13, 2022 7:49 pm

OOC:

Are we able to get up closer and see the scene? Is it a car accident, a fight in the street or a shoot out? Does the scene look like it might be related to some kind of animal attack?

Narrator

Feb 13, 2022 8:44 pm

OOC:

McButterpants says:

Are we able to get up closer and see the scene? Is it a car accident, a fight in the street or a shoot out? Does the scene look like it might be related to some kind of animal attack?

LOL. It was so detailed in my head, I thought for sure I had described it, or that you knew what I was thinking. :)

The police scene is a cordoned-off office building, tall by Albuquerque standards where there are height restrictions for construction. Although the police tape extends into the street, the main activity seems to be inside the building. There is no sign of violence or other disturbance outside, so whatever happened must have occurred inside the building. Although there is a rescue unit on the scene, there are no large fire trucks that might be expected for a fire. The paramedics wheeled a victim out of the building.

Narrator

Feb 14, 2022 7:58 am

Javi asks around the crowd of bystanders if they know what the building is, what offices it houses, etc.

Feb 14, 2022 2:59 pm

Sammy leans in and tells both Javi and Wagner "I'm going to circle around and see if I can't get a better view. I've got to see what happened or it's going to drive me nuts." He points down the street to the west. "If we lose track of each other, we can meet up at the Bourbon and Boots a few blocks down."

Feb 14, 2022 10:32 pm

"Wait murderofghouls, we'll come with you," he says. He's too rattled, he might get in trouble, he thinks as he starts following Sammy.
"Come on OutThere, let's stick together, the man might need us." he turns to whisper at Wagner.

Feb 15, 2022 5:51 am

Aironfabio Inactive for 1 months

Sammy waits for Javi and Wagner to catch up, then turns and pushes his way through the crowd. He moves slowly around the outer rim of the crowd making his way to the doors of the building. He stops every so often to allow the others to catch up. It looks like Javi is struggling to get through the crowd on his bum leg and Wagner looks like he's about to have a heart attack. Why does he keep stopping and pulling at his jacket like that? Sammy shakes his head in frustration, but eventually gets to the door and cranes his neck to look inside the building.

Wagner C. Bradley

Feb 15, 2022 9:13 am

OOC:

I can cause a pretty effing big distraction if needed to get inside. I'll wait for the GM's description of the scene to understand if it's needed.

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Narrator

Feb 15, 2022 7:52 pm

The three amigos break off from the main crowd and make their way around the corner to check out the side of the building. The 15-story tall Bank of the West Tower looms large at the corner of Central and San Pedro avenues. The normally busy streets are mostly quiet at this time of night. The front of the building is surrounded by a 4 foot high iron fence, which is helping to keep the crowd at bay, but the parking lot in the rear can be accessed, although there is a police car parked there. As they move around the building they look up and see a broken window on the 11th floor. It looks like a few people are milling around in the office up there. Probably more police.

[ +- ] Bank of the West Tower

Narrator

Feb 15, 2022 11:08 pm

He tries to keep up with Sammy, limping behind him with his crutch. He eyes the building above them.

"Hey, guys? You don't intend to break in a crime scene, do you!?..." he asks, voicing his worst fear. "We have no business being in there, and we'd get straight at the top of the suspect list when they catch us. Guys??"

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Feb 16, 2022 2:35 am

Sammy looks at the crowd in the front of the building and then back at the lone cop car in the parking lot. He scans the building and then turns back to Javi. "No. You're right. I'm curious, but I'm not crazy." He looks over at Wagner. "Trying to get in with this circus is a mistake. Let's go grab that beer." He looks at Javi and a smile stretches across his face. "We can come back later when things calm down."

Feb 19, 2022 5:45 pm

OOC:

Just checking in to see how everyone's doing.

Feb 19, 2022 6:18 pm

Aironfabio Inactive for 1 months

OOC:

all good and ready to continue, here

Wagner C. Bradley

Feb 19, 2022 9:54 pm

Wagner is about to follow Sammy back to the bar, then it dawns on him "Ah! There is but one way to know for sure if something fishy is going on!".

He tries his best to comb the crazy out of his hair and adopt the demeanor of an old, innocuous, almost senile man. "Oh my, such a turmoil!" he gets closer once again to the cops, looking worried "First the convention of crazy youngsters, and now this! I say officer, this city is becoming trouble!" he tries his best to look scared "Is… is there anything we good citizens need to do? Roads to avoid? Anything a good, up-standing citizen needs to do to help you boys in blue?"

OOC:

I am just seeking out and receiving someone’s honest advice on the best course of action for us. May be useful later.

Police Officer

Feb 19, 2022 10:51 pm

"Well you know buddy, a lot of these crimes go unsolved because good upstanding citizens don't speak up. We need the help of the public. There's been a few of these lately and we ain't got no leads. So if you see something. Say something."

Police Officer

Feb 19, 2022 11:27 pm

Javi whispers to Sammy "What the heck is he doing??" He shakes his head, adding in the same tone "What's wrong with just getting a drink, you guys??"

Feb 19, 2022 11:57 pm

Sammy pulls out his phone and pretends to search for some important information. He waits for the cop to step away, then looks up at Javi. "Yeah, you're probably right. I don't think we're going to find out any information here ... at least not now. Maybe we should just get a drink." Sammy looks over to Wagner. "Hey, OutThere! Let's go grab a drink and chat. You strike me as a Burbon-man." Sammy looks back at Javi. "I'm guessing red wine? The good stuff, not the house wine. I could use a Bud myself."

Sammy chuckles as he moves away from the crowd. Maybe I can get your actual names. This whole 'OutThere' and 'MurderofGhouls' is kinda strange, even for me. We sound like some kinda crazy cult. Call me Sammy."

Feb 19, 2022 11:59 pm

Aironfabio Inactive for 1 months

"Javier. And a Bud will be just fine for me too. I'm a cheap date." he answers.

Wagner C. Bradley

Feb 21, 2022 2:32 pm

Wagner stops on his tracks How does he know bourbon is my favorite drink? Is he actually spying on me? Probably not... still, better safe than sorry - he thinks to himself paranoid as always - Keep them off balance. Always. Can't be too careful.

"What? Bourbon? No, not at all, I do not enjoy bourbon. I would have one Corona beer instead, I quite share the taste of the younger generations." he does not look forward to it, but still... better a crappy drink than confirming personal information.

"And my name is..." he stops, truly terrified. - Do I say it? Naaah... - "... Carson!" he lands on his middle name as an acceptable compromise between politeness and deniability. "Pleasure to meet you!"

Narrator

Feb 22, 2022 6:12 pm