Extracts from Fuoco's journal

Well - I was left pretty disconcerted and have yet to test Senator Morgans' reactions at the revelation that the note had been prepared in advance....
(Samic): * climbs down a tree * (Fuoco): :) (Fuoco): hello there (Fuoco): new to these parts? (Samic): Good day. (Fuoco): my name is Fuoco (Samic): Me new around here? (Fuoco): yes sir (Samic): No, not at all. (Fuoco): ah (Fuoco): just happens we have never met (Fuoco): your name? (Samic): It has been some time since I've been to these lands. (Fuoco): I see (Samic): I'm Samic. (Fuoco): pleased to meet you Samic (Fuoco): I was patrolling the area (Samic): I have seen you before .. (Fuoco): and looking after my wizard's needs (Fuoco): oh yes? (Samic): Yes! (Fuoco): must have been distracted (Fuoco): so sorry (Samic): Some days ago I saw you and a big group of privateers. (Fuoco): wizards are often absorbed in thought (Fuoco): indeed (Fuoco): you were on Crescent Island then? (Samic): Oh yes I'm often lookin in on anything interesting. (Fuoco): I see (Fuoco): *smiles* (Fuoco): well these are tough days (Fuoco): we all keep our eyes and ears open (Fuoco): what is your profession or call in life Samic? (Samic): I heard some news about that poor senator and thought I might lend a hand * coughs * (Fuoco): hmm (Fuoco): news travel fast (Fuoco): but yes (Fuoco): good help is welcome (Samic): You know I have a cleric friend who might help for a price of course. (Fuoco): really? (Samic): That is if you do indeed get the senator back safely. (Fuoco): cn you tell me about him/her? (Fuoco): and you ask? (Fuoco): We have been worried sick (Samic): I ask? (Fuoco): my hair has got a lot greyer (Fuoco): of course we want our senator back and safe (Fuoco): Andrisians care for their people (Samic): Oh! (Fuoco): *is staggered* (Fuoco): * shel rel bol * (Fuoco): what in the name of Elara!? (Fuoco): dear me (Fuoco): hmmm (Fuoco): Samic? (Fuoco): *sighs* (Fuoco): *mutters* (Fuoco): *probably a rogue* (Fuoco): *but no ordinary one for all that* Fuoco's note - a scorpion is killed by an invisible person - all I could hear was the sound of a dagger (Fuoco): ah there you are (Samic): Oh my. (Fuoco): what is the matter? (Samic): My healing kits were up the tree. (Fuoco): recovered them? (Samic): I will recover. (Fuoco): *nods* (Fuoco): well (Samic): Umm so anyway where were we? (Fuoco): if you have the time to tell me more about your (Fuoco): ahem friend (Fuoco): I have the time to listen (Samic): Well as I said she is a cleric who might help the senator with her uhmm problem. (Fuoco): *eyes open a little wider* (Fuoco): pray speak (Samic): That is if you can get her back. (Fuoco): do I infer there is a problem there? (Samic): You see I was hiding out in a tree to watch you all. (Fuoco): watch us/ (Fuoco): I see (Samic): Oh yes the black magic looked scarry so I didn't come out. (Fuoco): *nods* (Fuoco): no good interfering with black magic (Samic): And then he cut off her hand.. (Fuoco): *cringes* (Samic): I watched him do it. (Fuoco): which of them did it? (Samic): From my tree you see. (Fuoco): yes (Samic): I believe it was the man they called Doc. (Samic): He didn't seem too pleased. (Fuoco): the Witch Doctor??? (Samic): Aye. (Fuoco): *bends head low* (Fuoco): pray continue (Samic): Well it seems he was prepared. (Fuoco): prepared? (Samic): Oh yes the note was already written! (Fuoco): *pales* (Fuoco): t-the n-note? (Fuoco): I do not wish to jump the guns (Fuoco): but are you saying to me (Fuoco): it was a planned trap? (Samic): He obviously didn't have time to write it as they were fleeing. (Fuoco): yes (Fuoco): unfortunately I was not close enough (Fuoco): to see all that passed (Fuoco): but that means (Fuoco): pray tell me straight away (Fuoco): was it or wasn't it the good senator's hand? (Samic): I'm afraid it was.. (Fuoco): you see - I never met the lady (Fuoco): *sighs heavily* (Samic): That is where I come in. (Fuoco): *waits for Samic to continue his story* (Samic): And my cleric friend. (Fuoco): *nods* (Fuoco): Samic (Fuoco): do not consider me too impertinent (Fuoco): if I ask whether you work independently (Fuoco): and why are you telling me all this. (Fuoco): you will understand my concerns (Samic): Well, I am a man of err a certain trade. (Fuoco): alright (Fuoco): let me guess (Fuoco): you offer services? (Samic): Ahh there yes! (Fuoco): for a recompense* (Samic): Nothing you can't afford though. (Fuoco): fine (Fuoco): good to know (Fuoco): I have some small matter of money but not a fortune (Samic): If I may continue.. (Fuoco): but I have friends (Fuoco): you may (Samic): You see in the moment when all of andris there was in shock.. (Samic): The hand was just sitting there by the note. (Samic): And... (Fuoco): my heart bleeds (Fuoco): yes? (Samic): Well I picked it up.. ughhh (Fuoco): *shivers* (Samic): My cleric friend she says that if the senator returns she might be able to uhh do some magic. (Samic): And put it back. (Fuoco): *eyes sparkle with hope* (Fuoco): Samic (Fuoco): you are being truthful? (Samic): Rogue's honor! (Fuoco): hahaha (Fuoco): sorry (Fuoco): got carried away (Fuoco): so your cleric friend can repair the damage? (Fuoco): for a fee (Samic): I believe so, I'm sure she will want something.. (Fuoco): but you do not know what yet (Samic): Perhaps from the senate but I'm sure it's nothing much. (Fuoco): you must realise (Fuoco): this is very important for us (Fuoco): how soon can you find out? (Fuoco): and have you got means to reach me again? (Samic): Find out what? (Fuoco): what your friend wants (Fuoco): for the (Fuoco): ahem (Samic): Oh! (Fuoco): service (Samic): Ahh well I'm sure she would want to speak to the senate directly. (Fuoco): you friend is close or far right noww? (Samic): I'm sure she won't expose herself unless the senator is returned safely. (Fuoco): so let me get this straight (Samic): She's not err all that popular. (Fuoco): once we get the senator back (Fuoco): you will show yourself (Fuoco): and have your friend close? (Samic): Oh we'll contact you not to worry. (Fuoco): and we take her to meet the senators? (Fuoco): one question (Fuoco): your friend's name (Samic): She's keeping the hand safe. (Fuoco): does it begin with the letter R perchance? (Samic): R? (Fuoco): yes (Samic): Ahh you want a hint? (Fuoco): yes sir (Samic): Not a chance! (Fuoco): I shall be silent (Fuoco): fair enough (Fuoco): not for me to decide (Fuoco): I am but a humble wizard (Fuoco): who cares for this place (Fuoco): I can but rely this conversation (Samic): Of course. (Fuoco): accept some small matter for your help (Fuoco): I do not carry much on me How much gold do you want to give? Given: 2000 gold pieces (Samic): Would you have any potions? (Fuoco): just to buy a mug of ale or two (Fuoco): I can pass my own (Fuoco): what do you require? (Samic): My reputation in Andris is not too fine. (Fuoco): so you are known to the city (Fuoco): well (Fuoco): we shall see what the senate has to say (Samic): Oh yes, Alys knows me. (Fuoco): I can only act as a messenger (Fuoco): the Lady Alys??? (Samic): I.. understand. (Fuoco): fine (Samic): We have a history. (Fuoco): give me time to inform the senate (Fuoco): I see (Samic): She gave me this robe! (Fuoco): indeed! (Fuoco): very elegant robe too (Samic): For the life of me I can't get this ginseng smell out. (Fuoco): you are aware the Lady Alys is far away (Samic): So I don't wear it much now. (Fuoco): well (Fuoco): if you wear it by a fire for over an hour (Fuoco): that might help (Samic): Ahh (Fuoco): make sure you use some fresh branches (Fuoco): green (Fuoco): a hat too! (Fuoco): you look quite the mage now (Samic): I was Marthonis for a while too. Long story. (Fuoco): wel.... you what? (Fuoco): sorry (Fuoco): you had me in shock there (Fuoco): did I hear correctly??? (Fuoco): Marthonis? (Samic): Oh it's a hobby. (Fuoco): *head spins* (Samic): Don't worry I don't know any black magic. (Fuoco): you are giving me a lot to think about sir (Fuoco): you were Marthonis... for a while??? (Samic): Err no not for real. (Fuoco): you mean the man himself or some kind of substitute? (Fuoco): ah (Fuoco): *relaxes a little* (Fuoco): what of him? (Fuoco): I have not seen the man in ages (Samic): I have not either I'm glad to say. (Fuoco): *cannot help smiling faintly* (Fuoco): well Samic (Fuoco): is there anything else? (Samic): Umm See you! (Fuoco): wait (Samic): * climbs up * (Fuoco): you said you need potions (Fuoco): !! (Fuoco): I need to think (Fuoco): and fast (Fuoco): town! (Fuoco): hail guards (Fuoco): please look sharp

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