Corn is uneasy about the whole situation. Who is this guy, how he knew the artifact was useful - if it indeed was - and did he made sure he wasn't followed? Those were worse outcomes than losing their cash.
Back in the sanctum, he has boosted his stealth skill a bit to adequately hide his gun, which he did. Sure, it was illegal to carry a concealed gun without permit, but he could turn it to a toy if he was busted.
2021-09-21 07:59:05
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Corn rolls 5 to wits+stealth (10 Again)
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9, 2, 3, 1, 4
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1 success
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2021-09-21 07:54:53
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Corn rolls 8 to Wits+science+Life-2 (dur)-2(potency)+2 (High Speech) (10 Again)
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6, 5, 1, 5, 8, 7, 4, 4
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1 success
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Then, he decided to attempted a combined casting that would give him mage sight but also the ability to 'sense' words that resonate with fate. Reaching in his inner reserves now that his soul has grown closer to the Watchtower, Corn let himself draw on the power of his small hallow.
2021-09-21 08:35:55
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Corn rolls 6 to Gnosis+Matter -2 (duration) -1 (combined) +2 High Speech (10 Again)
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6, 5, 9, 8, 6, 8
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3 successes
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As previously arranged, before entering the cafe, Corn has met discreetly with Belle and he had extended matter armor on both of them, just in case. He found it easier this time to ease the spell in the fallen world.
Then they parted ways to enter inconspicuously, one after the other.
2021-09-21 08:10:16
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Corn rolls 1 to PaRAdoX-2 (10 Again, Chance)
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1
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Dramatic Failure!
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2021-09-21 08:12:08
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Corn rolls 5 to Gnosis+Matter -2 (duration) - 2 (target) +2 High Speech (10 Again)
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8, 6, 10, 9, 7, 3
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3 successes
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"Let's see what this day has to offer." Corn whispered to himself and walked in what could be a trap. He saw the girls already waiting outside, so he made his way towards them and waved.
His unseen senses were picking up a lot of magic from his colleagues as they probably felt from him.
Addressing the ladies, he asked. "Greetings, ladies. Beautiful evening. Have you ordered? I think I will get one of the blueberry muffins and a cappuccino."
When they entered, he gave his order to a passing waiter and asked for the wifi code.
Equipment: Light pistol (concealed, 1 success). Cheap, used portable laptop. Switchblade. Smartphone. Vehicle: Mid-size car parked nearby.
Corn brings 500$ for the pool. -
Aurora can keep 250$ or split it with
Belle .
Paradox counter still at 0 because of Dramatic failure on Paradox roll.
Spells: Gain Skill (life, rote): +1 stealth, potency 2, duration 2 hours (but cast before the scene - so it ends by the scene)
Unseen Aegis (extends to
Belle too): +4 armor against physical attacks, potency 3, duration 2 hours (but cast before the scene - so it ends by the scene)
Sibyl Sight & Dark Matter combo: (cast at hallow - no mana required as matter is 4), Potency 3, duration 2 hours (but cast before the scene - so it ends by the scene)