Going back for the car

[Thistle]

Apotheosis didn't like American driving culture. Not so much because it was bad, (though there were very aggressive drivers out there). It was because he didn't always know what to expect. Sure he knew of certain expectations and responses that were different than driving in Germany. But knowing and reacting were to seperate things. Driving was, in a way, an instinctual social interaction, and Theo didn't always do as well with those as with mental tasks. Speeds, yellow light durations, distance between vehicles, the large width of streets and other things were all small things that made riding in traffic a nerve wracking experince for Theo. Being on a motorcycle didn't help either, as he hadn't ever been on one before.
So he was glad when they finally arrived. He hoped that within the about hour and a half he had left the rental there it hadn't been highjacked.

[West]

~~Narration~~

The rental car is on concrete blocks, missing all four wheels and tires. It doesn't respond to the remote, either, and further investigation reveals why -- the battery is dead.

[Thistle]

"Yeah." Theo had to mentally comand his body to relax as he stepped down off the seat. He cast a couple basic spells and approached the car with caution, examining the prime material under its course matter. He was a little worried about trap spells.
Once he's satisfied in that regard, he checks the inside of the car to see if it's intact.

Spoiler

2009-05-29 00:35:35 Theo rolls 5 to Unseen Spy (10 Again) 10, 10, 3, 8, 10, 4, 5, 8 5 successes
2009-05-29 00:28:11 Theo rolls 5 to Supernal Vision (10 Again) 5, 5, 3, 7, 8 1 success
2009-05-29 00:27:50 Theo rolls 5 to Unseen shield (10 Again) 9, 9, 7, 7, 9 3 successes
2009-05-29 00:38:28 Theo rolls 6 to Extended Scrutiny Int+Occ (10 Again) 9, 5, 1, 9, 2, 2 2 successes
2009-05-29 00:38:28 Theo rolls 6 to Extended Scrutiny Int+Occ (10 Again) 1, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7 failure
2009-05-29 00:38:28 Theo rolls 6 to Extended Scrutiny Int+Occ (10 Again) 2, 5, 7, 10, 2, 5, 6 1 success

[West]

~~Narration~~

Theo's investigation only reveals the faint residue of a Forces spell. Opening the car, he finds a cheap supermarket bouquet of flowers.

[Thistle]

Theo examined the flowers, checking again for residual spells. If they had been conjured, it would reveal more about Wallflower's talents and abilities. If they hadn't, at least it would be a slightly funny gesture. You'll have to write a thank you note, said a voice in his head that sound like his mother's.

Spoiler

2009-05-29 01:07:14 Theo rolls 6 to ScrutinyInt+Occ (10 Again) 1, 9, 7, 10, 3, 7, 5 2 successes

He went to the trunk, hoping against hope that the same treament hadn't been given to his bike as the car.

[West]

~~Narration~~

Nothing else seems to be amiss, or missing.

[Thistle]

Theo's sigh contains more relief than anything else.
"It not as bad I expected actually. The missing wheels is most problematic. Unless you can conjure up some," Theo's tone is slightly joking but the look he gives Vegas shows it is actually a question "we need three more spares. Only one if we can get a tow truck. I don't know any local bussinesses though. Do tow companies provide replacements?"
Theo got out his phone, he wondered if Joshua would be done with his work yet.