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  1. #61
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    So that was it.

    Bell-Hop was more automaton than sentient spirit at this point. Discovering the truth of the Hotel sent a shiver of excitement running through him as it became apparent how influential the spirit was. One possible ally / rival / noteworthy neutral was noted and dimly filed away in his mind.

    Now was the time to back out as it was doubtful the pack would learn much of use on this expedition. And Bell-Hop's words still triggered caution.

    <<Nothing to see here. We go. We hunt shadowed city>>

    Hector sounded disappointed. More at himself for allowing this to tag on for so long.

    <<We must hunt. Get your things>>

    Hector turned and did what an Alpha should. He led the pack back out into the Hisil and back to the hunt. Even if they could have aligned with the Hotel, the Cahalith doubted his pack would stand for such subservience. No - they needed to find something weaker, more focussed, and more pliable.
    Iron Master <<Farsil Luhal>> Cahalith

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  3. #62
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    Tail flicks give away just how eager Chris is to leave the Hotel. At least outside there is room to move around and fight. Turning to face the exit the Irraka patiently waits for Hector to take the lead. Which the Alpha does. Enough has been said already, now is the time to go with the flow.

    Ears flick up and forwards as the dire-wolf sized Uratha looks towards the exit and then beyond. Ready to continue this dive through the Hisil. A head tilt to see where Odie and Tristan Hardt are in the pack.
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  5. #63
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    His eyes watch the Bell Hop as it floats away. Then they fall on the desk. Which - shit! Isn't a goddamn desk. The Tristan-wolf is more than glad to hear Hector call them away to the streets again. He stalks away, close on the Alpha's heels. He catches Chris' eye and simply exhales.

    But this puts them back at square one. Was the floating guide nothing more than a distraction? No... the laughing voice said bring a bell. It didn't ask them to let a bell bring them. But the bell is attached to the simple spirit, isn't it? Simply tearing it off wouldn't be honorable, not that'd he'd expect the others to see it like that. They have their own callings. But maybe he can make it an offer. Something all spirits need.

    <<Bell Hop.>>
    he calls out, once outside again. <<We need bell. Taking would cause you pain, but we will not attack. We take only if you agree. But I will offer essence. Trade. Essence to heal the wound. Then you find more guests.>> The floating spirit may be simple, but Tristan knows it's needs. To bring guests to the 'hotel'. And Essence.

      5 successes
    Date Action Roll Result
    2018-04-05 15:36:53 Tristan Hardt rolls 10 to Manip 2 + Persuasion 3 + Spirit Envoy 2 + WP to negotiate (10 Again, WillPower) 4, 1, 9, 9, 10, 9, 6, 2, 6, 9, 1 5 successes

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    The Pack still without its name retreats from the ominous ambience of the Hotel, lead by their Alpha the expertly nice from the looping patters of the busy light washed streets, towards the dimmer, desolate echoes.

    The floating form of the brass wrapped Bell Hop lays before them, and Tristran-wolf's voice calls out forceful, persuasive and clear.

    The Spirit stops. Bell a'ringing <<Essence to heal?>> it repeats confused ringing its bell, it continues to float away until Tristran-wolf says the magic word. <<Guests? More Guests? To bring to the Hotel? Yes! Yes!>> it chimes, <<Deal! Bell for Guests!>> it waits. Floating atop its wheels, placidly waiting for the Uratha to tear its Bell from itself, all for the promise of Guests.

    Though as the Pack states at the placidly waiting Spirit something tingles in the back of their minds, as if they were forgetting something important.


      
    Date Action Roll Result
    2018-04-06 21:34:17 BellHop rolls 6 to My bell! (10 Again) 1, 1, 5, 5, 5, 8 1 success

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  9. #65
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    Hector leads from the front, crouched low as he moves swiftly to regain lost ground. That is, till he becomes aware of the light pressure on his mind. The Cahalith comes to a grinding halt, his stance and body language taking on a more hostile aspect. Ears flatten and his eyes narrow.

      
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    2018-04-09 03:11:12 Hector to look for the source of the compulsion rolls 4 to Wits + Investigation (10 Again) 10, 1, 1, 6, 4 1 success

    Craning his head back along the way he had come, the Cahalith wares an almost human look on his lupine face.

    <<You feel something?>>

    His eyes dart to their Elodoth, mid way through his negotiation. And the bubbly spirit.
    Iron Master <<Farsil Luhal>> Cahalith

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  10. #66
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    There's the Half-Moon. That's how they do things. Lips peel back in a very human expression that translates very poorly onto a wolf's skull. Instead of amusement Chris looks like he's ready rip into something. The expression falls away as the Irraka swings his head around to take a look around. Bell-Hop sounds fairly...simple?..for a spirit. Is that the right word?

    Movement stills along Chris-wolf as something clicks as off. Except the Irraka senses and seeing nothing specific. <<Weird... Off?>> The halted tongue of Near-Wolf is irritating but Chris refuses to give up the strength of the form.

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    2018-04-09 21:01:30 Chris rolls 5 to Perception to forgetting? (Wits+Comp=5) (10 Again) 1, 2, 1, 6, 6 failure
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  12. #67
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    Tristan's satisfaction in reaching an agreement is short lived... something nags at the back of his mind. Great. It's like getting distracted mid-thought and forgetting what it was you were about to say. Rather than immediately snatching the bell from the floating spirit, Tristan strains to do what one does when thoughts escape them...

    failure

    <<Forgetting. Something.>> He echoes to the pack.

    Date Action Roll Result
    2018-04-16 18:57:12 Tristan Hardt rolls 5 to Int+Comp to remember (10 Again) 5, 2, 7, 5, 4 failure
           





    Nothing comes to mind. Which leaves Bell Hop, presenting his bell like a prize. The grey wolf pads up to the spirit and, looking up at the dangling bell, clamps his jaws down over it.

    Really not sure how to handle this mechanically. So I guess it's on Saber Sloth .
    Bone Shadow Elodoth | Primal Urge ● | Health | Essence | Willpower

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    The mote of a memory fades away as unimportant, more important matters await the Pack. The bell just out if reach only action required to place it in their possession.

    Which comes swiftly! Violently, but precisely. Tristran-wolf's jaws are powerful, their purpose true.

    Finally! The Bell is theirs!

    Bell-Hop waits teetering for Tristran-wolf to lap at the wound and pour the promised Essence upon it.

    Once that happens the Spirit hops, not hearing it's bell and chimes, <<Guests! Guests! You must leave and return to The Hotel with Guests!>> Bell-Hop bend, simulating a fervent nod, it's soundless mess echoes loudly, before it hops to, and drifts off once more.

    The Bell, gleaming as it rings with every motion. It's the exquisite ideal of what they sought in every way.

    Quickly, excitedly the Pack makes their way to the Alley and its ink dark shadows, stopping short when they are grated by the small emaciated feline form. Made of those same in dark shadows, eyes flinty as they reflect the gloom around them.

    <<Idiots!>> it hisses at them, <<I said no harm.>> it reminds them, voice sibilate and harsh, miles away from its near rhyming bubbly voice for before.

    The ink dark shadow in the shape if a feline circles the Pack, once, twice, ending at the entrance to its Alley. It flicks its tail dismissively, as it pads away. Disappearing in the dark.

    <<Why would I bind myself to those not worth the Cunning on their skin?>>

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    At last the Alpha moves, pacing forward. He spares the silenced Bell-Hop a single glance before turning to the emaciated looking cat-spirit.

    <<You said do no harm. But not who was covered by the ban. You said no harm to you or me. So no harm to pack or yourself>>

    Hector padded forward slowly.

    <<Is Bell Hop harmed? Is Bell Hop's function weakened? Bell Hop is a courier and a guide. Nothing more.>>

    He grinned wolfishly.

    <<Think on that. And more. Why bind to us? We are The People! We grow strong, you grow strong. Your territory is our territory. Our tithe to you makes you stronger in Essence. Our tithe to you makes you stronger in Influence. That is why you bind with us>>

    The Cahalith snorted coldly, posture dismissive.

    <<Or we can go back to Hotel>>

      
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    2018-04-18 03:55:15 Hector to brusquely bluff / intimidate the spirit rolls 6 to Manipulation + Intimidation (10 Again) 3, 10, 9, 3, 9, 1, 2 3 successes

    That he believed the cat and the Hotel to be rivals vying for influence went without saying.

    This is probably going to back fire. He he he.
    Iron Master <<Farsil Luhal>> Cahalith

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    Stillness spreads down Chris's form as the shadow cat blocks their path. Then remains as the cat insults the pack. A slow deep breath that rumbles in the Talon's chest helps Chris stay where he stands. Cunning may be how Luna decided to grant Chris a new life but Glory is a path he has chosen to walk. Who is this spirit to judge him?

    Fortunately the Alpha steps forwards and responds to the challenge. Helping Chris further push down the instinct to lay into the spirit and remind it of the order of things. The Irraka spares a glance at Tristan as the Hotel is mentioned again. Not entirely sure if the Alpha is bluffing or not Chris remains silent to see how the spirit responds. Maybe today will get messy after all.
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