2a: Dividing Interests

May 30, 2024 8:43 pm
[ +- ] Mood Music
Manny

The drive to west Hollywood passes without event. The two women spend the twenty minutes discussing their co-workers, the odd weather and the stress related to the overall situation on set. Amanda pulls the car onto Hollywood Boulevard near Jared's apartment building and begins the process of circling the block looking for an open. As luck would have it a spot opens up right in front of the director's building and Amanda expertly dives upon the opening.

The women walk into the apartment building. The lobby is lavishly furnished with a modern ascetic. Clean, simple and elegant in its simplicity. Decorative lighting is used to highlight architectural features of the wide open lobby and promote a sense of vastness to the space. Various large ferns and other potted plants break up the space making the building seem more alive.

Sitting at a security island, a Hispanic man with a kind face, sad eyes and salt and pepper hair sits up and addresses the women.

Good morning, can I help you?
May 31, 2024 8:44 pm
"Buenos días señor!" Daria answers in a chipper voice, giving him a broad, friendly smile. "We are here to meet with Mr Woodward, we have an appointment."
Jun 1, 2024 7:35 pm
Manny

The man’s face contorts slightly, Oh, I’m sorry señora… Mr Woodward said no one was to be allowed up. He was quite clear about it. He said no one should be allowed up until he comes back down, under no circumstances…
Jun 1, 2024 8:05 pm
OOC:
Trying for a Persuade roll
"Oh?" Daria acts surprised, and then very sad. "But señor..." She looks for a name tag, and then continues. "Señor Javier, Mr Woodward's assistant was very insistent that we speak with him. He arranged the appointment with Mr Woodward himself, and we have driven all the way from Frisco to meet with him. Really, are you sure about those instructions?"

Daria opens her purse and places her card on the desk, along with a $50 neatly folded bill beneath it.

"Maybe you can check on those instructions again Señor Javier, as I am sure you will find they do not include us." Daria gives the concierge a big, hopeful looking, smile.
Last edited June 1, 2024 8:08 pm

Rolls

Persuade (60%) - (1d100)

(30) = 30

Jun 1, 2024 8:59 pm
Amanda glances over to security guy. who she's met and spoken with on quite a few occasions by now. "Please, Manny? Its important. If we don't at least speak with Mr. Woodward, it could cost millions and even shut down production."
Jun 1, 2024 9:07 pm
Manny wilts under the guile of the women. He reaches up and takes the offered money. all this talking reminded me. I never took my break for breakfast… Having said that, the guard stands and walks down the short corridor with the elevators. He puts a key in and pushes the button, before pulling his key and continuing down the hallway to a break room.

The women ride the elevator up to the 22nd floor, all of which belongs to the director. Exiting the elevator, they find themselves in a meticulously clean room. An exit stairwell is marked straight ahead and the door to Woodward’s apartment is to their left.
Jun 2, 2024 5:21 pm
Daria strides over to the door and, without bothering to knock, tries the handle.
Jun 3, 2024 10:38 am
Daria finds the door locked.
Jun 3, 2024 3:54 pm
OOC:
@RageRed: Do you have Lockpick by any chance? The alternative is we either knock, or break-in, neither of which is great.
Jun 3, 2024 9:58 pm
OOC:
@Drakis2. Not a chance. Locksmith 1% and no lockpick.
Jun 4, 2024 1:43 am
Daria listens at the door, unconsciously holding her breath, and then knocks loudly.
OOC:
LOL! She bangs her head against the door!
Last edited June 4, 2024 1:44 am

Rolls

Listen (20%) - (1d100)

(99) = 99

Jun 4, 2024 11:20 am
The door feels cold, almost frigid. As Daria puts her ear up to its surface she feels the icy bite penetrate her ear in a sharp pain. For a brief moment, Daria hears waves crashing against a foreign shore and an overwhelming smell of ozone and charged air surrounding her.

She snaps back from the door, blinking. The door feels cool but otherwise normal. She knocks loudly and no response seems to come.
OOC:
Sanity(1/d6). Daria will have a penalty die on future listen checks for the next hour.
Jun 4, 2024 3:12 pm
"What the...!" Daria lets out a yelp as the cold burns her ear, regarding the door as she rubs her ear to get warmth back. Tentatively placing her palm against the door she's confused to find it normally cold.

"This is really weird, like back on the set," she mumbles to Amanda. "Any ideas, looks like no one's home."
Last edited June 4, 2024 3:16 pm

Rolls

SAN (74%) - (1d100)

(47) = 47

Jun 4, 2024 7:17 pm
Amanda frowns. Her brows furrow at the idea that Woodward isn't home. "Sure he is. Why else would he tell Manny to not allow anyone to come up until he said otherwise?"

Taking a step back from Daria, Amanda shouts, "Mr. Woodward. We know you're here! Mr. Tekroop requests your presence on set! I think he's having a breakdown or something!"
Jun 4, 2024 10:18 pm
A silence permeates the entry hall. No response comes from the apartment after Amanda's shouting. The stark white furniture, the meticulously cared for plants, the sun streaming through a large bay window. All just seems so... blank.
OOC:
Can I have a Know roll from Amanda? Daria would need a hard success.
Jun 4, 2024 10:52 pm
OOC:
Know? roll

Rolls

Know - (d100)

(40) = 40

Jun 5, 2024 12:35 am
OOC:
A Know Roll is just a test against your EDU that is used to remind a player of something they have already heard.
Amanda remembers that Jared was working on musical scores for the film, which would imply he has a sound studio. Conceivably he could be in the sound studio and not able to hear the door.
OOC:
Also as that is a hard success!
Amanda remembers hearing of Woodward’s PA Julia having free access to Jared’s apartment. Amanda has her contact details.
Jun 5, 2024 7:43 am
Still determined, Amanda pulls out her cell phone and looks through her contacts. She stops on Julia Cortese and taps to call Woodward's personal assistant. If anyone can get through to Jared, it would be her.
Last edited June 5, 2024 7:44 am

Julia Cortese

Edmund_Balworth

Jun 5, 2024 10:09 am
Julia Cortese


Hello Amanda. Julia responds. When asked about getting access to Jared’s apartment she says, Oh, I don’t know… Jared is always just so focused, I don’t know if that’s a good idea. Listen, how about this… I’m on my way to his apartment now to bring him some brunch. I’ll sit and talk with him and have him call you to talk through your concerns?
Jun 5, 2024 2:57 pm
OOC:
@RageRed: I say we agree to what Julia suggests, but then just wait here for her anyway and push our way in. What do you think?
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