Takes place before Neil arrives at the Ember for the infiltration of Maxwell's secret lair.


Neil was not one for putting all his eggs in one basket, especially when they were taking a risk that was entirely predicated on a mortal. So he did what he could do. He had a number. He had names. He had his computer. The math seemed pretty simple. More information about Dr. Maxwell, might well be available, and he was going to see what he could find.

Bringing his laptop to a wi-fi coffee shop, the Shadow readied himself for his research. He bought a coffee that he'd bring with him and toss out later, securing himself a spot with a polite smile and three bucks (plus a dollar tip!) to the barrista on the cash.

He pondered how to go about this, his lips pressing together into a flat line as they often did when he was thinking. He was seated in the corner, occasionally checking the room to make sure he was secure for what he was about to do. First, he checked the information available online about the pair. Knowing one's enemy was key to overcoming them, after all.

His initial search of the telephone number he took out of the guard's phone connects properly to Dr. Maxwell. It's linked to him on various sites. A Faculty of Science webpage from the University and a few academic websites display him as a contributing author for several things, and also for the address at Cannon Park.

Neil smiled, pleased to be on the right track. Now it was time to dig even further. His methodical mind firing up, he began to search deeper, doing what he had to do to find more information that they might be able to use about Dr. Maxwell and the Cannon Park facility...

  11sux over 3 rolls extended
Date Action Roll Result
2012-09-24 15:44:17 Neil Kingsley rolls 9 to Computers - Dig a Little Deeper (int5+comp2+equip2) (10 Again) 3, 10, 5, 8, 10, 2, 5, 2, 10, 8, 9, 1 6 successes
2012-09-24 15:44:08 Neil Kingsley rolls 9 to Computers - Dig a Little Deeper (int5+comp2+equip2) (10 Again) 7, 2, 9, 1, 7, 10, 8, 6, 9, 7 4 successes
2012-09-24 15:43:47 Neil Kingsley rolls 9 to Computers - Dig a Little Deeper (int5+comp2+equip2) (10 Again) 9, 6, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 3, 2 1 success

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