Missing in Modesto - One Shot story area

May 9, 2018 6:18 pm
It was Friday morning when the news went viral. #GalloGrandBabiesGone started trending. It's evening now, outside of town a cadre of news vans are clumped together near the gates to a residence some ways away from the front gate blocked by trees and landscape little can be seen inside from the front. Various reporters still make updates on the story. From what they know from rumors the great grandchildren of the Gallo Family are missing, details are sparse with the FBi having stated to be stepping in to investigate things the following week on Monday, the media outlets have turned to the history of the family and recent outburst between the dual heads of the family now over the last two decades with no new information.

Friday night you all find yourselves' getting into the back of a black SUV taking a back channel route into the Estate proper not on maps through the grounds surrounding the estate. You find yourself being escorted into a sitting room with two men coming in separately from doors on opposite walls from which you've entered. They both look too tired to be angry but still scowl at one another.

"I blame you..."
"I blame you..."

They say at the same time in unison their face contorting in a smoldering hate it seems.

These are the heads of the current generation in charge of the Gallo family. The biggest family or company when it comes to wine exporters in all of California.
Sep 9, 2018 2:12 am
(I’m assuming this is how to send a question to the GM.) Did our G-men letters provide any information prior to this?
Sep 10, 2018 2:37 pm
OOC:
You can use the OoC tag or a note (Little page with red one it) if you have a private question.
You see someone else come in rather late with a similar black enevlope in their hand looking around a bit curious as what is going on and what's happened since they were late. Like the rest of you the letter probably is a bit vague. With the names of the Gallo siblings written in a cursive gold font and the tell tale cryptic part you spend a bit of time each letter figuring out, this time is simply states 'Family Bond'. Some of you who have gotten letters before know that unlike these letters where a name appears in red with a crime of some sort these letters also have victims that need help but they've never been in gold before.
OOC:
Baelfor's PC will be the person showing up late once they've created them.
Seeing the final person and the envelop the face of the two soften a bit and they look away from each other.

One finally speaks, "You've no doubt heard on the news my... our family is dealing with a kidnapping. Thankfully the media hasn't heard the details. I honestly thought it was just this asshole over here trying to strongarm me into a buy out. I didn't think our argument would go that far but it's been several years..."

"I don't like my older brother Julio and his idiotic thought for a business expansion but I love my Godchild very dearly despite their parentage. Business is cut throat but family is kind of where one should draw the line. I'm Ernest by the way the younger sibling."

The two look at each other and give you the details which is probably why the media hadn't gotten a hold of them, they're quite vague.

The siblings kids one boy and one girl unlike their parents didn't have any animosity towards one another and since they were young often played with each other in the backyard playground on the estate. Servants let their fathers know their children were missing and a cursory spotting of the grounds lead into a rather thorough search followed by Ernest driving into town at a local restaurant and confronting his brother which lead to a scuffle and many phones coming out to record the heated conversation causing it to become a viral sensation with the media chomping at the bit to get in on the story. No demands were made which made them quite nervous. What made matters more fearful for the two was the fact their processors had left a letter for each of them that they've read plus another letter to open on a special occasion when things were dire for the family. At that time someone came in with a rather old looking leather satchel and produced the letter in a telltale black envelope.
OOC:
Before the letter is open feel free to ask questions.
Sep 10, 2018 8:03 pm
"Is there any electronic surveillance on the grounds?"
Last edited September 10, 2018 11:42 pm
Sep 10, 2018 8:29 pm
"There's a few sensors and cameras inside, plus part of the perimeter along the man road... honestly the area would be too large just to monitor constantly for the estate grounds to be cost effectively or at least we thought..." Ernest explains looking to his brother who also seemed to be frowning with the thought of too little too late. Thinking back it did take quite some time to get from where you were requested to park to get to the house proper through several winding back trails barely big enough for the vehicle.
Sep 10, 2018 10:42 pm
Jack sits to one side looking very much like he’s slept in his clothes....slept in them for several days. The stubble showing on his face gives another indication that Jack maybe a bit lacklustre in terms of his personal hygiene. He looks for a moment like he’s about to say something before he coughs and try’s to catch his breath before he starts talking "So, you say they’ve been kidnapped. There been any demands yet from the kidnappers? You had any proof of life for the pair that’ve been taken? Anyone jump to mind who might’ve had a hand in it?" has he talks he fishes around in his coat and pulls a battered, coffee stained notepad out to start taking down some details.
Sep 11, 2018 1:04 pm
Hubert tries to appear casual as he slowly takes in the two brothers.
myuniquedisplayname sent a note to not sure if there is a better way. i wanted to acknowledge the situation, but not ready yet for questions.
Sep 11, 2018 2:25 pm
"No demands and no proof of life... No one I think has the balls to try something like that against our family... some do seem to have the balls to talk about our children as if they're already dead though which makes me wonder if you people are actually prepared to help us or just going through the motions." The older brother explains his jaw setting in place as he stares down Denton pouring himself a drink.

"My brother is right in that we don't think anyone would try something this bold in our line of business. Although getting a letter explaining if we got the letter our offspring have likely been abducted and we'd need to wait for people in black suits to show up we didn't know and then open another letter... it's weird have a family member long dead tell you something that would happen in the future." Ernest states trying to smooth things out. His older brother drops off a drink in front of his sibling before belting back the drink.

"Well lets get that letter open and these people out of our house the sooner they find our kids the quicker we can get this over with and lets them be on their way." Julio states.

He snatches the letter and opens it with a letter opener and starts to read it. He quickly puts down the glass his eyes widening as he continues to read his complexion paling. His hands shaking he gives it to his brother who's looking at him with concern now.
The younger sibling read through the message and has a similar reaction it seems. The older brother in the time finds a chair and sits on shaking legs placing his hands together he says nothing closing his eyes with his hands together in a silent prayer possibly his index fingers against his forehead his thumbs against his lips.

The younger sibling turns to the group as if to say something with letter in hand but suddenly runs to a wastebasket and vomits.
OOC:
You can all tell Julio was insulted by Denton's words but the anger was drained out by the letter explaining the situation. The younger brother Ernest seems more emotional and is currently throwing up. You're free to ask about things or just pick up the letter the brothers are off in their own world for a few moments it seems as they process the information.
Sep 11, 2018 3:05 pm
Molly picks up the letter to read and show to the others.
OOC:
Has the G-Foundation ever sent us on "group" missions before?
Sep 11, 2018 3:16 pm
Calvin stays silent, but walks to the far side of the wastebasket and hands Ernest a silk handkerchief. he is trying to get him to focus on Calvin for a bit of time.
Sep 11, 2018 5:12 pm
OOC:
If you’ve done jobs before it has been something you can take care of yourself usually giving a nudge towards ‘justice’ vigilante or legal. If there’s this many of you for the same job you figure it’s too big for one person. Also the spoiler letter is kind of long, my apologies if there's wonky areas, eating lunch while typing it.
[ +- ] To the Gallo
Sep 13, 2018 12:16 am
OOC:
Not sure on the spoiler context, should we wrap questions about the spoiler in spoilers?
Sep 13, 2018 1:14 pm
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It's the letter Jackson picked up and read before showing to the rest of you I figure you can ask ICly just as easily unless if it's why the letter sounds like some messed stuff is goin on... XD
Sep 13, 2018 1:22 pm
OOC:
Molly passed it around, so if you took the letter to read, there it is.
Sep 13, 2018 2:32 pm
Ernest breath comes out ragged as if choking for air. His body shakes and trembles uncontrollably from the after effects, he dry heaves a bit more not even noticing Calvin yet or the offering. You can tell his sobbing now as he clutches the can still occasionally dry heaving.
OOC:
@SpicerAck how did you want to try and calm him down Charm, Deception, or just wait him out until he gets it out of his system?
Sep 13, 2018 2:58 pm
OOC:
lets go with charm.
Sep 13, 2018 4:10 pm
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Lets go with a Average Charm Difficulty with 1 setback die since he's still upchucking. (Two Purple and a black) if you're wondering about what your skill dice would be for your character let me know, this is technically a one shot so some explaining might be in order.
Sep 13, 2018 4:26 pm
attempting to distract Ernest

Rolls

2 Threat

Total: 2 Threat

Sep 13, 2018 4:31 pm
OOC:
adding green

Rolls

1 Success, 1 Advantage

Total: 1 Success, 1 Advantage

Sep 13, 2018 5:55 pm
Calvin finally calms the man down almost getting a late sudden burst of vomit on himself. With a few nods from Calvin the man finally calms down out of breath.

"Daughter's... name... Gia..." he sobs between moments of choking.

Realizing what the man is trying to say Calvin tries to hide his shock.
OOC:
We'll go realizing what the guy is freaking out about plus almost getting barfed has Calvin take a point of strain.
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