(Sweet Dreams)

[Seraphina]

She rocks back on her heels as she listens to Ingrid give the run down. Though it was nice that she was going to keep the sister in the loop. Not that they probably had much of a choice on that, but better her Queen than her.

Then nods when the big guy gave his name. Lev. Interesting name, not one she thinks she’s heard before. Though she does wonder if it’s short for something, like Levi or whatever. But that was for a different time.

“Guess that’s the long and short of it.” She had her theories, but being in the open wasn’t a place to talk about them.

“And I agree, lets get to it. Hopefully we’ll find something, or at least a lead to something else.” Anything really would be good.

Head moves toward the door and she begins to open it if no one else has, “Shall we?” eyebrows raising, heart beat increasing. She was excited about this, new place and the chance to maybe be helpful and find something. There wasn’t much she could do at the apartment, maybe there was someone or something she could get info from in the store. That’s be great.

[Ingrid]

"OK. Lets do it. You guys can spread out and look over the shop. I'll talk with Mr. Cheng. Or whoever is running the place. I can play my Private Investigator card. It might help - or shake something loose."

Ingrid finished her cigarette, made one last attempt at a smoke ring. And failed again.

Then, if there was no further comment, she was striding across the street and into the shop.

[Seraphina]

Shops like this were always intriguing. How they managed to fit as much stuff on the shelves in such small spaces blew her mind. And she was trying to be careful as they entered, keeping her arms close and making sure one arm held her purse close to her body. Cause it was always embarrassing when your purse knocked something over.

The labels were noted, but didn't really mean anything to the Nix. Though she was awfully tempted to pick up the flowers and herbs to smell. Especially the ones marked Roses, she loved the smell of roses. But she doesn't.

The sudden voices, and the accusations surprised her and she felt herself jump up a couple inches.

"Excuse me? Spies?!" she says, eyes wide and body tensing. "Are you closed or something? I didn't see a sign indicating that." but she had to admit, she did feel a little safer having Lev here. He was a big guy, big guys were intimidating and good to have on your side. Not that she couldn't handle herself, but still.

  1 success

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2017-09-10 13:58:12		Seraphina rolls 4 to Looking Around(Wits+Comp) (10 Again)		5, 7, 1, 9		1 success

[Ingrid]

The place leaked otherworldly. Fear pressed on her: first from the strange dimensions the shop seemed to inhabit; second, from the sight of the fellow with the blade; third, the discordant voices.

Thank the Stars that Lev had agreed to join them. The Lion man's presence - even his brief moment of fallibility - made the Emerald Courtier feel better, safer.

Breathing deeply, the Darkling moved ever forward toward the counter. Her eyes scrutinise the shadows - are they men or Masked changelings? She will deal with that first. The idea that someone would so brazenly make a Hollow here is beyond her for the moment - because if that were so they'd be in a lot more trouble than she thought. No - Ingrid is hoping they are human, in a human shop.

  

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2017-09-11 03:56:14		Ingrid to look for tell-tale shadows rolls 6 to Wits + Occult (10 Again)		7, 3, 7, 3, 10, 7, 9		2 successes

"My friends right. We walked in from the high street and there was no closed signs. Nice joke, by the way. I'm kinda hoping I can ask a few questions about a customer of yours. I got money, too. So I can buy some stuff if that'll help... Actually, I'm hoping I can do that anyway. Kinda low on supplies."

She attempted to make an ingratiating smile. In the gloomy and curiously cramped confines, her pale palor did her no favours.

  

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2017-09-11 04:04:40		Ingrid to make friends rolls 2 to Manipulation + Persuasion - 1 Untrained (10 Again)		3, 3		failure

[Thomas Land]

Upon entry, it's immediately apparent to the Mole-Man that things aren't what they seems here. The distended quality of space-time alone is enough to trigger his keen nose for the occult. Indeed, his pointed, fleshy nose begins to twitch right away, as if he's caught the scent of some delicious grub.

In his own way, Mole-ish way, Thomas is calling on his contract with Autumn to make him understand, to make him see the strangeness of this place...

  Warlock's Gaze, 4 successes

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2017-09-11 18:59:45		Thomas Land rolls 4 to Warlock's Gaze Wyrd1 + Occult3 (10 Again)		3, 10, 10, 9, 6, 10, 5		4 successes

But then the voice is booming, from nowhere and everywhere at once. And, instead of boldly responding or expressing his confusion like the others, Thomas's first instinct is to hide himself among the stacks.

  Hide! Failure

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2017-09-11 19:03:09		Thomas Land rolls 5 to Dexterity2 + Stealth2 + Specialty1 (10 Again)		6, 5, 1, 4, 6		failure

Of course, he fails miserably, knocking over a stack of books with an audible "Oof" and then looking sheepishly around, temporarily more embarrassed than terrified.

[Ingrid]

"Well. I hope they are. And I can pay." Ingrid patted a pocket emphatically. "I must say I like the look of your store. I hope you'll be staying around; you look like you got some of the things I really do need." The Darkling adds the last with an air of honest appreciation as she takes a moment to peruse a hoary shelf. Surprise delights her eyes and her lips part.

Her face is still animated with interest as she hunts down some joss sticks, sage and other sources of incense. To this she adds some candles as well. Clicking her tongue she gathers her up her goods and tracks down a basket. It makes her growing pile easier to move and suggests she can add more purchases to sweeten the negotiations.

At last, after perusing some curious looking jars, she approaches the counter.

"Do you sell any dream catchers? Anyway... I'm hoping you'd be able to help me. I'm trying to find out what happened to a guy I know, Mark." Ingrid added a few descriptions of the youth, based on what she had seen. "He was a student who worked part time at a theme park to pay the bills... I'm kinda worried something may have happened to him. Look, seems he was developing an appreciation for the old traditions..." Ingrid waves about her, indicating the shop and its contents. "I think he may have been getting his supplies here. Maybe you'd have seen him stop by. Or perhaps seen the people he was hanging with...?"

She leans closer and tries to make a concerned face.

"I dunno. I feel... I'm scared he may have been poorly led. Mixed with the wrong crowd, you know?"

  

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2017-09-14 04:15:08		Ingrid to encourage cooperation rolls 5 to Manipulation + Persuasion - 1 Untrained (10 Again, WillPower)		3, 9, 5, 4, 6		1 success