Episode One: New Taste

Sep 5, 2018 8:12 am

PROWL puts the goblin in the freezer and drags the injured man into the office. A pillbox pops out of the robot's side, dispensing a handful of capsules filled with thousands of tiny surgi-med nanobots, as well as a combination of powerful chemical stimulants. (Goodberry) PROWL stuffs one capsule into the man's mouth, and breaks one directly onto one of the man's wounds. "Sssh...LAPD. Stay down, you'll be out of danger soon." PROWL whispers in imitation of one of the regular Joes' voices.

Glancing at the security monitor, PROWL notes the position of the goblins in the dining area, then gets on the smartphone to send Tremor a message.
"Rear sentry neutralized. One civilian hostage wounded but stable. Moving to surveil dining area."

OOC:

On the security feed, do I see the negotiations going on out front?

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Sep 7, 2018 4:37 am

The man opens his eyes sleepily for a second, groaning in response before falling back into unconsciousness. His breathing sounds healthier.

The rest of the party enters the dim diner. Small cracks of sunlight enter the dark building, but even without bright lights everyone can sense the place is wrecked. stools are overturned, various foodstuffs lie on both floor and counter-top, there is a strange smell hanging in the air, and a large crate sits behind the counter (3x3x3 feet). In one corner sits a jukebox, another holds picture frames with newspaper clippings praising the establishment. Four goblins scurry towards the counter as everyone comes inside, all holding weapons and glaring intensely at the party.

"I'm Grug, and I'M in charge." The door-goblin says confidently before locking the entrance, daring anyone to question his authority. "No human see us, we just waiting here for ride. Then we take gla-moor and go."

OOC:

@Jabes there aren't any cameras showing the outside view, but from viewing the dining camera you can tell there is nonviolent negotiations.

I'm gonna NPC Jericho, I won't put anyone in a bad situation when I do this.

Sep 7, 2018 4:45 am

CosmicKeyring Inactive forever!

"Wrong. Our intel says you were seen by civilians. Ride to where?" Rodrigo points at the crate. "And what have you got there?"

Jericho

Sep 7, 2018 11:02 am

Jericho’s eyes focus on Grug. He already knows the goblin is lying about one part of that defense, but what about the rest?

Rolls

Insight - (1d20+4)

(17) + 4 = 21

Tsavo Inactive forever!

Sep 7, 2018 7:52 pm

Tremor raises his hand slightly to hint at submission, but keeps his palms facing the goblins in the event this all goes poorly. Deciding not to add to the number of cooks in the kitchen he simply observes the interaction and remains alert to any dangers or opportunities to provide help when needed.

OOC:

Not sure if he can ready an action out of combet, but if he can, he'll ready Eldritch Blast and unleash it on the first goblin that makes a move against any member of the team.

Sep 7, 2018 10:33 pm

CosmicKeyring Inactive forever!

Grug & the gang are indeed waiting for a pickup but are definitely just saying whatever will get the party to leave. You also have reasonable suspicion Grug's leadership is only temporary and not very solid.

Looking up at Rodrigo Grug stomps his feet at these accusations, causing some utensils to clatter about. "None of your bus'nes! Its just our stuff." He points his sword at Rodrigo, quickly becoming fed up. "We have per-mis-on from owner to be here, you don't. Leave."

OOC:

campeador I'm assuming in this encounter your weapons are in plain view.

@Tsavo Unless you have some way ensuring you get first attack no one is surprised in this case and combat would follow normal rules with initiative and whatnot. (Basically ready actions don't really work outside of combat)

Jericho

Sep 7, 2018 10:55 pm

MushroomMage Inactive forever!

"If that is the case, then I'm sure you won't have a problem if we were to ask to speak to the owner to verify. We take these matters very seriously, Grug." He raises a hand alongside the goblin's sword, using that as a diversion to have his drone try to find Prowl. "I don't think there's any need for that. We're just here to talk."

Rolls

Persuasion - (1d20+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Stealth (Drone) - (1d20+3)

(9) + 3 = 12

Naji

Sep 8, 2018 1:49 am

"Ah come on guys, of course Grug is fine. Clearly this is all a misunderstanding. We just need to know what you're planning Grug. It's not like you goblins to come out of the woodwork like this. What is really going on here?"

Rolls

Persuasion - (1d20+4)

(20) + 4 = 24

Sep 8, 2018 3:27 am

Through the security feed, PROWL can see but not hear the confrontation n the dining area. Things don't appear to have escalated just yet, but the Rodrigo seems to be angering the goblin leader.

OOC:

How far to the dining are from where I am now? Can I get there and act in a single combat round? As an alternative, does the door between kitchen and dining area have have a window like in many restaurants?

Sep 8, 2018 3:30 am

OOC:

Quote:

campeador I'm assuming in this encounter your weapons are in plain view.

Pistol and baton are concealed. Katana is sheathed across my back but in full view.

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Rolls

Sleight of Hand if necessary - (1d20+4)

(17) + 4 = 21

Sep 8, 2018 9:38 pm

Jericho as you speak the eyes of every goblin falls on you, tilting their head in confusion. Just as you think you've been found out Naji draws their attention, giving a brief window to set your drone free.

"You no understand, Grug lies!" A goblin behind the counter responds, collapsing under this pressure as tears stream from their eyes. "We aren't s'posed tah be here. We bringing weapons for-Gah!" Grug dashes over and wrings a hand around their neck. "Shut up Korb! When Ulgrik gets here you die!" The rest of the pack looks worringly at this exchange, afraid to speak up or suffer the same fate.

OOC:

@campeador Ok that covers it.

I'll have a map ready of the diner tomorrow so everyone has a better idea on space, and will allow some repositioning to compensate.

The distance from the office to the dining area is about 50ft. (its almost on opposite sides) I thought about the window myself but to change it now would mean retconning a tad. Kitchen connects via a swinging door.

Sep 9, 2018 6:57 am

"Weapons?! That's it, you're under arrest! Lay down your arms! You have ten seconds to comply!" Rodrigo declares loudly. He does not yet draw weapons, but is clearly preparing for a fight.

Sep 9, 2018 6:58 am

As things begin to escalate PROWL hustles out of the office and makes for the dining area.

OOC:

Dash action, stopping at the swinging door. Peeking through if possible.

Rolls

Stealth if necessary - (1d20+14)

(5) + 14 = 19

Perception if necessary - (1d20+6)

(14) + 6 = 20

Sep 10, 2018 2:18 am

CosmicKeyring Inactive forever!

OOC:

Here's the basic map, labelled to help with movement tracking. G's are goblins, GR is Grug. none of the spots are difficult terrain (if you don't mind standing on booths), everyone can place themselves around E-G/1-3 unless you are going to rush them (in which case please roll initiative), go ahead and declare your starting position. Jabes: Prowl is right at the kitchen entrance.(E8)

Map link because drive isn't being compatible

Jericho

Sep 10, 2018 2:54 am

OOC:

Jericho is at E4 facing Grug.

Sep 10, 2018 2:58 am

Taking advantage of the element of surprise, PROWL makes its move. The robot touches the floor, causing it to sprout metallic, grasping tendrils.

OOC:

I have surprise, yes? Casting Entangle, positioned to affect G1, G2, and Grug.

Sep 10, 2018 3:03 am

OOC:

Oh crap, cross-posted with Cosmic! If possible, spell is positioned to not affect the good guys!

EDIT: Will include myself in AoE if necessary.

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Sep 10, 2018 5:15 am

OOC:

F4, since E4 is taken. So do we roll initiative since PROWL has begun the fight?

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+4)

(5) + 4 = 9

Sep 10, 2018 5:42 am