brussels ♔ violate the natural order

[silverguardian]

WHO || Matt, Avaleen, Baal, Bubblegum, Nyna
WHAT || The Knights are sent to investigate mysterious deaths that might be gang-related
WHERE || Brussels, Belgium
WHEN || Late March, 2016 [backdated]
HOW || Actionspam

With five dead members of a gang whose members are composed of entirely non-human Shadowkind, Belgium police are concerned that a gang war is about to break out, with accusations flying towards an anti-Shadow gang in the same inner-city neighborhood in Brussels.  The Knights are sent to get to the bottom of this, and to that end, they've arrived in the city and made their way towards the section of town where the deaths have been occurring...

Comments

[behindcloseddoors]

I don't care what you think! There's no proof because there's nothin' to prove! [ both groups of thugs start yelling at each other loudly again, throwing insults back and forth in a growing cacophony. ]

[delicere]

[Look how few people are shocked to discover that Avaleen had prepared Calm Emotions, several words are murmured under her breath and with a motioning of her hands, a wave of calm washes over everyone standing within a 170 foot radius of her (Will Save 20 Negates).

This will last up to 7 rounds as long as she's concentrating and with her Nat 20 con check she's... super focused folks.]

[monosaccharide]

[If Bubblegum's aware a spell has been cast, she makes no notice of it.]

If there's nothing to prove, why are you so afraid to let us look? We're trying to fix things for you.

[byyourleave]

[having stayed back, Baal also goes forward because things are getting heated, raising his voice with a diplomacy 27]

Gentlemen! Fighting like this does not solve problems. It just continues this cycle you are trapped in. Perhaps you should listen to the ladies and try a new approach that will bring benefit to you all.

[behindcloseddoors]

[ between the spell and baal's words, the arguing finally ceases, and the human leader rolls his shoulders, shaking his head ] Fine. What do you need from us?

[delicere]

[One look at Ava may suggest that she's focused on what she's doing so the speaking in this situation is best left up to the others as she maintains the spell.]

[monosaccharide]

Information. I want to know who saw each of the victims last, where they were found, and any altercations anyone has witnessed.

[behindcloseddoors]

[ the dwarf growls, arms tightening across his chest.

"It happened when they were alone, walking through this territory - it skirts the borders of their turf. Rex had been arguing with his boy earlier," he says, nodding at the human leader. ]

[byyourleave]

[and Baal will address the human leader]

And what was this argument about, sir?

[behindcloseddoors]

[ the man shrugs.

"The usual, I expect. Shadowkind getting uppity, thinking they run this town." ]

[monosaccharide]

You realize that a bunch of Shadowkind are trying to help you right now, right? It's probably in your best interests to hold back your racism until we're done.

[silverguardian]

Some people don't have an off switch for it. [ nyna seems pretty done with this guy, tbh. ] Look, we're trying to keep more people from dying. That seems pretty straightforward to me. How about you break up this little lovefest, and let us look around, make sure there's nothing else going on here?

[byyourleave]

[Baal would point out that he isn't Shadowkind, but that isn't really the point here]

A town only functions when those who care about it work together, not against each other. But the ladies speak truth - perhaps it best to put this matter to rest for now, and let us see how we can help both of you find a solution that can help that is best for all, and not just one.

[silverguardian]

[ they glare each other down a bit more, before the human scoffs and waves a hand.

"Fine. Whatever. We'll clear out and you can look around all you want." ] There, that wasn't so hard, was it?

[delicere]

[Ava will wait for them to start to disperse before she breaks her concentration. Mouth set into a grim line as her gaze lifts to the rest of the group.]

Perhaps somebody in the Church might be able to offer assistance. [Without a side of threats and bickering.]

[silverguardian]

That's not a bad idea. Maybe they heard something.

[byyourleave]

[Baal keeps his eyes on them until they are gone before looking back at the ladies]

Then let us continue and see what the good people inside have heard, and how it conflicts with the stories of those men.

[silverguardian]

It can't hurt. [ and so they push through the doors into the church, which is largely empty, although rather beautifully kept inside. a few quiet men or women sit in the pews here or there, on their own, and near the front, a priest lights candles slowly. ]

[monosaccharide]

[Bubblegum nods in agreement.]

Sounds like a plan. [She strides purposefully towards the building.]

[byyourleave]

[lowering his voice, he nodded with his head at the priest]

I will speak with the man of faith if you wish to talk to those in the benches.

[silverguardian]

[ nyna nods to the others to do as he says, and let baal handle the priest. she goes to stand by the door to keep an eye out for any trouble coming in. ]

[byyourleave]

[and Baal will make his way forward, taking care to tuck his necklaces under his shirt so not to offend the man]

Excuse me, sir. May I have a moment of your time?

[behindcloseddoors]

[ he stops and turns to regard baal with solemn eyes and a small smile.

"Of course, son. How may I help you?" his voice is heavily accented, but he certainly seems comfortable with english. ]

[byyourleave]

[english is good, even if it's not his first language either]

I have come to town with a team to try and help solve the problems that have been building between it's citizens. As a man of faith, have you any insight on the origins of the anger that exists?

[behindcloseddoors]

[ there's a shift in his expression immediately at the words, a pinched sort of look that indicates this is something he not only deals with often, but is frustrated and disheartened with. ] You're speaking of the lack of tolerance between those of this world and those pilgrims from another.