[Game Thread] Lord Windos’ PokeRole Adventure 2: The Wild Lands

[Lord Windos]

And on that note, Seddi will remove the bandage from his eyes (or if he cannot do so on his own due to magical interference, get Veluza to cut it off of him), then walk back over to Sylvia and Randy.

(...)

After (presumably) exchanging contact info with Randy and Sylvia, Seddi will head back outside to update Dodger on the situation.

"Should probably lock the building down even more tightly, Dodger.  There's an active magic circle in there, and it's got a hypnotic effect on anyone who focuses on it for too long.  Would have probably gotten me if it weren't for the folks accompanying me inside snappin' me out of that stupor.  Might have caused me to vanish too if they hadn't.  If you can get the teams at the other Centers on the same page, have them look for a pendant like this one at each location.  Found this one behind the main counter.  Varmints probably used these to start small before makin' their big move.  And while you're doin' that, I'm gonna go have a sit down and see if I can get some more magically adept help involved.  We might be findin' ourselves at a dead end sooner rather than later without some more suitably skilled individuals."

And with that, Seddi will find a bench somewhere and send a very short and blunt text to Bernhard, asking the question that's been on his mind the entire investigation.  Time to stop beating around the bush and figure out what's going on with that mage. (of course, what Seddi doesn't know is that Bernhard is out cold at this current time)

Bernhard, did you hear about what happened this morning?

The 'visor' of sorts comes off easily - in fact, it's in your hands the moment your intent to remove it was made. You can't help but rub yours eyes afterwards afterward, however - going from 'Sightless' vision to the one that you were born with was not easy on the eyes. - 1 on Insight and Vision/Alert Checks for this and the next Encounter.

(...)

Once you could separate Dodger from the suits and cops he was coordinating with - or rather he boldly abandoned them once you made your presence known and intent plain enough - you dutifully update him on everything. 

In the beginning the dandy man grew worried, his concern visible and palatable, but the moment you mentioned 'hypnotic magics' and that you could've been kidnapped yourself his expression....it hardens. No, that is not quiet right - it goes neutral. Dangerously so. A pale descends upon him and all around, with all the officials and cops suddenly looking his way, shooting either concerned, nervous, or grave looks, and you can't help the shiver than tingles along your nerves. This air...this weighty sense of danger....it heavily reminds you of that moment you shared with the Quicksilva Star. The moment you discovered just how capable he was and could be, at any given moment. 

Then, it's gone with a long, long *Siiiiigh* . Rodger closes his eyes for a moment, before slicking his hair back and looking at you and giving a nod. Coincidentally, the rest of the tag alongs let out breaths they were holding, relieved, but now growing serious themselves. 

"Alright," he says, crossing his arms, "Cops, Lock Down the Center tighter than a Clamping Cloyster. This goes for all locations - nobody goes in or out without us coming down on them," he says, and immediately the police around him hop to him, including what appears to be a Police Chief. You could see the PC using his Dex and Radio a moment later - no doubt sending the Orders out.

"Between the evidence you collected, the Murkrow's testimony, and your own - as well as a Psychic scan of them, with your permission - I should be able to wrangle M.E.T.A and A.E.G.I.S into this sordid mess without any hassle or red tape Gunk Shoting things up. Between them and the greater draw this case will have, they and the city government should be able to handle this shortly. No telling how long it'll take for us to catch wind of these bastards, but they WILL be Caught. One way or another."

Dodger then lets out another sigh, and favors you with a small smile.

"Thanks for the help, 'specially after you put your neck on the line for us, intentionally or not. I owe you a drink later - me, you, and your friends can get it at The Afterlife. *Chuckles* Oz can tell ya about it later, but you'll have a blast there, count on it. I'll be stuck here for awhile longer while I iron the final details out and get the super spooks on the ringer, but if you can wait I can take you and anyone that wants to join to the Afterlife straight after. *Shrugs* Well, if that meeting of yours is now canceled, that is - might want to get in touch with the one setting it up and see if you guys still want it Tonight. I probably won't make it myself, as the suits and the Heads probably want my ear before the night is out, but I'll try to at any rate."