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...

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[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.

[delicere]

[Avaleen is probably the worst person to have speak to the people in the pews, her face a mask of near horror at the thought of interrupting people while they commune with their gods but aware they have an important purpose here, she moves towards one of the pews and finds a spot near one of the people they spotted.

Rather than interrupt immediately, she takes a moment to offer up her own prayers. Head bowed, eyes closed, Ava not speaking with any god she imagined the person next to her was but it seemed right to take this moment first. Because Ava okay.

After a long, quiet moment she lifts her gaze and turns it towards the person near her, offering a weak smile but not about to interrupt if they appear absorbed in their own prayers. (Spot 20 Total.)]

[behindcloseddoors]

[ the person there is human, and he seems to be praying, but his gaze is drawn to the abnormally beautiful woman beside him once, then twice, then once more, and her soft smile draws one from him as well. he greets her in the local tongue, the intention clear enough. ]

[byyourleave]

[Baal nodded] Yes, that is what I speak of. We believe if we know the moment this distrust started, we could work back to try and heal it for the sake of all of those here.

[behindcloseddoors]

[ he paces away, still looking troubled and resigned.

"Ah, you speak as though there was one catalyzing moment. This anger has simmered beneath the surface since their number first arrived. These recent deaths merely gave them an excuse to act upon them." ]