The Dead Drop

This was an invitation, and I'm not assuming everyone wants to go, or doesn't have questions first (like Hawke). Your characters, your choices, and I'm not going to nudge over half the group along into the Dead Drop. Right now we have 2 out of 5, which leaves Krosus, Lexi, and Lissewa undecided.
Hawke has a 2 Willpower, which gives a dice pool of 2 green. Looking at his 'Skills Upgrade Record' on the character sheet, under 'Non-Career Skills', he has one 1 rank from species in Coercion, which converts one of the green from Willpower into a yellow, resulting in a final pool of YG. Since we're waiting on some of the other players anyway, go ahead and roll your green dice Meribson, then let me know the tally in your post for today.

Lexi, having been stopped by the appearance of the red Twi'lek, fell to the back of the group as Lissewa moved forward to speak with her.

Another Progenitor-damned road block. I swear, the Sith empire could be brought low by simply putting stumbling blocks in the way of every advance. Like a child tripping on a rock. The urge to burn and slash is getting stronger. We've already been delayed in our true mission, every additional detour now adds time that I can't be doing my job as an Eye. I'm feeling myself get jumpier every time something happens. The traffic jam? Had I been more on point, I would have spotted the threat ages before getting into a situation that required such flashy maneuvering. Now we've got a simple meet complicated by the prattling of prostitutes.

She felt the Darkness start to wrap its tendrils through her thoughts as she struggled to keep her hands away from the concealed lightsaber hilt near her back. Instead, she forced her hand to sit on her slugthrower butt all while forcing her lips to stay closed.

Difficulty dice rolls for Hawke's Coercion (vs her Discipline), and Krosus' Charm (vs her Cool). EDIT 1: Using Hawke's net 2 Advantage to add a Boost to Krosus' Charm. Rolling... Result: Krosus' Charm ends up with 5 Success and 4 Threat.

Okay, moving on. I'm posting it about 12 hours early, but this is my official post for our March 22nd game day.

Drama, whatver you're rolling for, I'm not sure what you're trying to do. Trying to have Lexi control herself (Cool/Discipline) would be unnecessary to roll for, unless you wanted to put the dice in control of your character's 'self control' for a moment? Deception to conceal that you're struggling to keep your hands off your saber? Again, unnecessary unless you're trying to leave things to chance and open up the door to randomness. Just really not sure what you rolled for. Would you please clarify?

A steady breeze is picking up as the prostitute leads you toward the entrance. Along the way, Hawke's efforts to intimidate her go unnoticed; perhaps she's used to such efforts, given the neighborhood and her line of work. Krosus, however, manages to get on the prostitute's good side in the few steps it takes to get to the front door. Although he doesn't work her over with a silver tongue, he effortlessly hits home with a bit of well-timed authoritarian charm, amplified by what seems to be a natural attraction to Krosus on her part.



Stopping just outside the entrance, she finally gives in to Krosus 'all-business' pragmatism with a smile. Leaning in close to him, she speaks only loud enough so all of you can hear. "Okay, okay. Just because you're so... I don't know..." She seems flustered, unsure of what to say. Krosus gets the impression that his charm, in this case, seems to stem from his nonchalant demeanor toward the prostitute, which, based on her looks, is something she is not used to. She bites her lip, then playfully sighs. "Well, he said you'd know him anyway, and I'm sure you're who he told me to watch for. His name's Nash... you know, handsome on one side, not so much on the other? Sound famil---"



The other Twi'lek prostitute interrupts, sliding in to the conversation, pressing close to Krosus, subtly pushing up against him, clearly trying to work. "Hey baby. Haven't seen you 'round before." She looks at Red (the first prostitute you encountered), giggles, then back up at Krosus, tracing a finger down his chest. "You know, I'm not busy now either..."

Krosus gently places his hands on the green Twi'leks arm. Charming as you are, i hope you don't take me as an easy mark. So if you will put back what you found i will forgive this lack of judgment on your part. To also make it clear, the team of us are off limits. We are not to be trifled with, so pass the word around.

The only thing of value she could have found in that pocket would have been his comlink. His lightsaber and credit chip were both tucked away on his belt deep behind his back. Hopefully the Twi'lek will heed his words and pass around the message.

No more delays. Time to talk to Nash.

Some dice rolls:

Pickpocket Prostitute Discipline to resist Krosus' Coercion. Results: Krosus succeeds in Coercing the Pickpocket to let go with 3 Success and 3 Advantage.

There are some notes in the OOC General Chat that everyone should read as a reminder for PbP gameplay mechanics, to help us avoid retcons and improve clarity of communication.

The Pickpocket prostitute lets go of Krosus' datapad just before Hawke pushes her away. Fearful, she takes a few steps back from the group, eyes shifting around. Suddenly, she points a finger at your guide, the prostitute who says she knows Nash. "It was her idea! She's the one who put me up to it. Made me do it, I swear! I owe her some creds an--"

The Guide prostitute cuts her off, almost screeching. "You lying, broke-ass desperate BITCH!" She abruptly moves toward the Pickpocket, her body language threatening, wagging a finger in the Pickpocket's face. "You shut your LYING, SKANK BITCH mouth RIGHT NOW, or I'm gonna sh--!!"

The Pickpocket reacts, stepping toward the Guide. "Gonna what, BITCH! Get your STANK ass, BANTHA SHIT smelling finger outta my face, RIGHT NOW, or I'll beat your a--"

The Guide cuts the Pickpocket off again. The two of them seem easily on the edge of a 'tusk cat' fight.