The Other Baron (RP)

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Apr 13, 2023 1:59 pm
- Norbert -

Your prisoner's mouth snaps shut and he watches you, eyes wide with fear. There is no one else around to see what happened or what happens next.

What do you do?
Apr 13, 2023 2:28 pm
"Get inside." Norbert growls. When the man tries to get up he pulls him along to the door, ignoring the wimphering and moaning.

He looks hopefully at the door, wishing for the experienced men to show themself.
Apr 13, 2023 8:56 pm
Albert watches Norbert slip past him through the now open door. He follows the axe as it hits one of the men square in the knee with a crunch sound. That can't be good. He thinks while the man lets out a yelp of pain. With the other men running away, he rushes over to the injured person to make sure he's ok. Though he makes sure to have a good look at the fleeing bandits, making mental notes of some of their clothes, stature and hair color.

"Yes, let's get him inside." He replies as he tries to help the man into the room carefully. "Don't worry, we don't mean you any harm. Well... not anymore at least. But that's your own fault for trying to ambush us!"
Apr 13, 2023 9:00 pm
Your prisoner seems indignant at your objection to his ambush, and offended by Albert's calm tone, but he starts to relax... until he sees the dog.

"Oh, gods!" He exclaim in fear. "It's the monster! My cousin warned me! It ate his whole arm right off!"

What do you do?
Apr 13, 2023 9:08 pm
Roald is taken by surprise by Norbert's action.
This fellow has hidden skills
He gives Norbert a smile and a 'well-done' nod.

''Shut your pie hole'' he hisses whilst waving his sword.
Apr 13, 2023 9:14 pm
"OK! OK! Just keep it away from me!" He begs, trying to scramble as far away from the dog as he can while obeying all orders.

He is well and truly cowed. His fear and loathing of you all is clearly written on his every expression.

What do you do?
Apr 14, 2023 5:25 am
Norbert positions himself at the door with the dog. He pull her close and rubs her belly and lets het lick his face. He looks at Roald and raises his shoulders slightly.

Once the worst of the shaking is over he asks the man: "What were you thinking? This could have gotten out of hand really quickly."
Apr 14, 2023 7:03 am
"Yes, I have to say, you're running with the wrong crowd there." Albert chimes in. "Why were you trying to get in anyway? If we've done you wrong in some way, I'm sure we didn't do it on purpose." His voice sounds genuine when saying this.
"If you have troubles, perhaps praying to Raynor could help you find your path forward."
Apr 14, 2023 10:32 am
Your prisoner looks at you, agog at your questions.

"We can't let scum like you wander around our valley! Attacking barons, maiming guards, kidnapping daughters, breaking knees!" The last one he is taking personally.

Nothing you have done so far has convinced him you are not sociopaths.

What do you do?
Apr 14, 2023 6:06 pm
Roald puts down his sword, there are three of them + the dog so they'll be safe enough.
"WOW WOW. What do you mean: attacking barons, maiming guards and kidnapping daughters??? We have done no such thing. Where did you hear these stories? And,... who send you?"
Apr 14, 2023 6:40 pm
"You're lying!" Your prisoner shouts back at you with full conviction. "And no one 'sent' us. We are here to stop you, we are just doing what is right."

Aside from the kidnapping, you actually did do what he is accusing you of. [ref] Though his facts seem a bit distorted. Convincing him of your 'innocence' in what you did may be harder than outright lying and denying everything.

Something extreme will be needed to get this guy on your side. Maybe that is out of the question for now? He is scared enough that he in unlikely to resist interrogation.

What do you do?
Apr 16, 2023 8:42 am
Roald assesses the man for a moment. Could this guy be trusted... He might have the information we're looking for...

"Allright, maybe we started off on the wrong foot here. You say we kidnapped a girl, that is completely untrue. In fact, we are here to find and rescue her. We may not look like it but, just like you, we are the good guys in this story. I would like to appoligize on behalf of my friend for the busted knee, we will help you patch it up. It's just that... sometimes he and his dog are a bit out of control."
While saying these last words, Roald turns his head and winks at Norbert. Hopefully he understands Roald is playing 'good guard, bad guard'.

"Tell me, what do you know about this kidnapping, any information is welcome"

Rolls

good cop charm - (2d6+1)

(16) + 1 = 8

Apr 16, 2023 10:00 am
"Out of control?" Norbert thinks outraged. "How could he!?"

"Oh." His inner voice goes at the wink. "Right." He kneels next to the dog ans whispers in her ear. Three breaths later the dog starts growling.
"Give the man the chance to answer. He might not be in league with the kidnappers." Norbert says to the dog.
Apr 16, 2023 11:39 am
Your prisoner does not look at all like he believes you --and why should he? But he almost reacts defensively to Norbert's implication that he might be 'in league' (though he does not know what 'league' means, isn't that something to do with boats?).

You can see the wheels turning in his mind: What harm can it do to tell them what I know? he is thinking.

"I know," He declares defiantly. "That you where amongst the last people to see the girl. That you dined with the mayor and his daughter just before she vanished." He looks proud at himself that he was so clear and concise.

Something nags at some of you about his specific wording.

What do you do?
Apr 16, 2023 12:15 pm
Albert in the mean time is keeping an eye on the door. Every now and then checking the hallway, just in case. They think we're the bad guys? Right now he doesn't want to interrupt the interrogation, so he decides to stay quiet and think.

Rolls

Checking the hallway (awareness (wis)) - (2d6+2)

(51) + 2 = 8

Apr 16, 2023 12:34 pm
'' where you there? At the mayor's?''
OOC:
if he was... He too was amongst the last people who saw the girl. I can't remember if she was dining with us though
Apr 16, 2023 1:23 pm
"What? Me? With the mayor? Of course not!" Your prisoner exclaims at Roald's question/accusation. "I have not been near the village in ... at least two years!" Which in his mind establishes his alibi and innocence.

He does not comment on how he then 'knows' you were there.

What do you do?
Apr 18, 2023 10:44 am
"This is getting ridiculous!" Norbert exclaims. "We are here to rescue this girl from a horrible death and now he accuses us of kidnapping her. The nerve! And to think I felt sorry for hurting him." He turns to the man. "You should be ashamed for speaking to these men in such a way. They are heroes in the village. MY village! I fear they are that girls only hope."

Deep in his heart he hopes Albert will be able to save the mans knee, but he can't bare the injustice from the accusations.

"This is to much, I need fresh air." He goes out to the yard, the dog right on his heels.
Apr 18, 2023 2:44 pm
Albert is stunned by Norbert's outburst. He lets him, and the dog, walk past when they try to exit the room. He opens his mouth to say something, but can't really think of any words and so his mouth just closes again.

Curious to hear what this man has to say to all that, Albert turns to look at him. A stern look on his face.
OOC:
Vague, I added a roll in my previous post. I forgot to mention it in the OOC thread. Not sure if you noticed.
Last edited April 18, 2023 2:45 pm
Apr 18, 2023 5:18 pm
- Norbert -

"That's not what I heard." The man whose knee you broke, and who does not know you nor trust you calls after you as you leave.
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