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Title: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on May 15, 2018, 02:55:37 am
(2 at once, I must be mad...)
(I had another title for this game, but it was a bit on-the-nose, as shall be seen later)



As your life flashes before your eyes, you think back to it. That morning. How this horror show could have been avoided. All this.

If you'd just taken a different job.

Yeah.

If only


(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/225156314215481345/446032511496093706/SGPhone.png?width=339&height=601)
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Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: RoseHeart on May 15, 2018, 03:01:37 am
(gr8 ascii)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on May 15, 2018, 04:26:52 am
I assume by vehicle your wanting something like a car.

Name: Jimmy Carter
Model: 1978 Lincoln Continental
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 15, 2018, 01:24:08 pm
(yes, a car)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Parsely on May 15, 2018, 01:47:34 pm
Name: Elia Opal
Model: 2097 Toyota Previa

Let's take this uber into the !!future!!
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 15, 2018, 02:35:55 pm
Name: Elia Opal
Model: 2097 Toyota Previa

Let's take this uber into the !!future!!
Hold up a sec, revamped the OP
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on May 15, 2018, 03:05:54 pm
Ptw
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 15, 2018, 06:29:34 pm
(Well we got one name so far, cuz I'm not using Jimmy Carter, but we got 2 competing cars now)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: crazyabe on May 15, 2018, 06:56:03 pm
Name: Johnny Mac Janson
Model: 1904 ROLLS ROYCE smart fortwo (C453)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 15, 2018, 07:03:22 pm
Name: Johnny Mac Janson
Model: 1904 ROLLS ROYCE smart fortwo (C453)

(I'll have to veto anything with just two seats, because reasons.)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Funk on May 15, 2018, 07:12:48 pm
I assume by vehicle your wanting something like a car.

Name: Jimmy Carter
Model: 1978 Lincoln Continental
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: RoseHeart on May 15, 2018, 07:17:04 pm
This is going to get weird, right?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 15, 2018, 07:23:07 pm
(Maybe. But again, I'm not going to do literally President Jimmy Carter works ridesharing. Gimme a different name)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 15, 2018, 07:41:34 pm
(I'm getting too hung up on this)

Name: Elia Opal
Vehicle: 1978 Lincoln Continental

Is this correct?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Nakéen on May 15, 2018, 08:16:54 pm
(I'm getting too hung up on this)

Name: Elia Opal
Vehicle: 1978 Lincoln Continental

Is this correct?
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 16, 2018, 02:30:26 am
Your name is Elia Opal, and this morning you finally received a sticker from ReWheels, the rideshare company you applied to last week. With that slapped on the windshield of the old '78 Lincoln Continental, you can finally start making some much-needed extra cash. Some would say you'd make more money selling the old thing, a classic car still in working condition. Well, if you could call it working. But it's the only car you've got, and it's gotten you this far.

Unfortunately, you've been having a rotten first day. You've had some trouble figuring out how the app works, for one. And between that and an unusually patchy connection, you've gotten sniped on every single call that's popped up on your radar. It's surprising how many other drivers are in this area today. Then again, you've never really needed to use a rideshare service before. But still, it's been a long and frustrating day. You're almost ready to pack it in for the night when, as the sun's heading to set, you get a notice from a nearby bookstore, someone wanting to reach a spot outside the city limits. Holy shit, finally!

You pull up outside the bookstore to find a rather impatient-looking man standing there, wearing something between business and casual, as if he'd gotten off work but hadn't had a chance yet to fully change outfits. As soon as he sees the sticker on your car, he dashes for the rear door on the passenger side and climbs in. Welp.

You check the name on the app and repeat it. "Are you..."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 16, 2018, 03:21:23 am
Go get a different job.

Also, what were the terms of service?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Nakéen on May 16, 2018, 03:59:29 am
"Are you..."
"...ready to pay upfront? Because I'm not driving you anywhere until I am assured you can properly compensate me."

Like we care about his name as long as he got the cash! Being broke is serious business!
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 16, 2018, 04:09:18 am
I'm pretty sure that because this is not-uber, they're not actually supposed to give us cash straight up.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on May 16, 2018, 08:04:00 am
Take the man where he wants to go.

I'm not going to do literally President Jimmy Carter works ridesharing.
But we could have been the former president, instead of some random guy.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: HugeNerdAndProudOfIt on May 16, 2018, 10:31:40 am
... Donald Trump???"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on May 16, 2018, 10:34:53 am
... Donald Trump???"
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: FallacyofUrist on May 16, 2018, 11:21:55 am
... Donald Trump???"
+1
+1.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Parsely on May 16, 2018, 11:42:48 am
...Urist McUber?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 16, 2018, 04:17:05 pm
(Perhaps that was a bad place to put a name prompt, and I apologize. Enough with the presidents though, pls.)

Without really paying it much mind, you confirm the man's name. "Yeah, yeah, that's me," he says, flashing you his phone screen as he fumbles for the seatbelt on the backseat of your old car. After about a minute, he seems to be getting a bit flustered, and says "Just go, please, I'll find it in a minute. Please."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: RoseHeart on May 16, 2018, 06:13:07 pm
(I'm getting too hung up on this)

Name: Elia Opal
Vehicle: 1978 Lincoln Continental

Is this correct?
+1
+1

You had my ascii admiration, but now you have my curiosity.

Edit:
Whoops late post.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 16, 2018, 09:29:59 pm
(I'ma be honest, I fear I may have screwed this up by not putting enough in the start)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: FallacyofUrist on May 16, 2018, 09:41:26 pm
Right. Okay. Riiiight. Start driving.

"Weren't you somebody famous a few years back? Your name seems familiar..."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 17, 2018, 01:08:04 am
Right. Okay. Riiiight. Start driving.

"Weren't you somebody famous a few years back? Your name seems familiar..."

Your question seems to have momentarily disarmed the man, as you see in your rear mirror. "Huh? Who the heck- what?"

You look down at the name on your app again. Roger Williams. Well... that's a tad depressing. But this guy looks nothing like a certain beloved actor. "Like, Peter Pan- nevermind. Find that seatbelt yet?"

"Oh!" You hear a click behind you as you reach the intersection. At least you won't get ticketed now. As you wait for the light to change, you also hear him tapping his foot rapidly, only slowing somewhat when you finally make the turn. You start heading for the freeway, since that'll let you cut down on the stops on street-level and this guy's clearly in a hurry of some kind. Though, you wonder whether or not you should strike up a conversation.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on May 17, 2018, 05:31:09 am
Ignore the man and drive to the destination.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 17, 2018, 06:05:28 am
tell him a story bout how our life got flip turned upside down
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: birdy51 on May 17, 2018, 09:00:13 am
Do both of the previous actions; by ignoring his protests and telling the story to ourselves. No matter how much he protests, just keep talking!
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 17, 2018, 11:53:41 am
Do both of the previous actions; by ignoring his protests and telling the story to ourselves. No matter how much he protests, just keep talking!

Welp. This is gonna be an uncomfortable drive, at this rate. You feel the urge to fill the air with words. "So... how's your day been?"

"I just need to be somewhere by the end of it. Please hurry."

"Right, I hear ya. I've been having a long day myself. First day on this job. Thought it looked interesting, making my own hours and working at my own pace, but it's been a bit tricky so far..."

You continue on about your recent life, talking more to yourself than the tapping Roger in the back. But as you ramble, you notice his foot tapping gets slower, and then stops. Sounds like he might actually be chilling out a bit. Encouraged, you keep going, right through two green lights. Nice. "...And my other job's not really working out, so getting as much work as I need sounded pretty good. Plus, aside from living I gotta keep this old car from dying on me, or I'm pretty much screwed-"

"Oh, great..."

Your first thought is surprise, as you'd been going for a good 3 minutes and he hadn't interrupted you yet. Your second thought, though, is also surprise, that Roger there noticed before you, who's supposed to have eyes on the road. Damn. The arms swinging down over the railroad crossing. You come to a stop, a small line of other cars doing the same behind you. The train comes into view, and you can see it's got a good chain of freight behind it. The man seems to notice, too, as you hear feet and fingers start a-tapping. "Hey man, don't worry. We'll still get there on time. You wouldn't believe how much delay taking the freeway past this part of town saves. Trust me, a lesson hard learned at one of my last jobs. Never late to work again, I was, until I got let go for all those other times..."

It doesn't seem to help much this time, as your passenger keeps tapping the whole time the train rolls by, but you keep talking, and once the crossing clears and you start again towards the on-ramp, he seems to calm down again. The sun starts to set as you pull up onto the freeway. "See? Clear traffic. No worries."

"Okay. Okay. Okay..." He trails off. You listen for a bit, hearing him intermittently muttering "okay." Guy's really worked up. Time for more soothing stories.

The sky rapidly darkens, the lights on your radio and dashboard soon the only thing visible inside the car. You tell Roger about all the problems with your car you'd like to fix, like the lining in the trunk, the hinges on the glovebox, the noise in the clutch. "It's pretty impressive it's survived this long, really." You feel pretty good about this story, as Roger doesn't even seem to notice when you hit a bit of traffic just before the offramp.

However, as you pull off the freeway, you hear heavy breathing behind you. "No no no no no GOD DAMNIT!"

"Hey man," you start, "relax, we're almost-" And then you see the pair of yellow eyes glowing in your rear view mirror.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 17, 2018, 01:25:10 pm
"Oh cool, I get it. It's like a werewolf thing or something. That's cool; just chill there for a bit while I get some air, k?"

Say above in soothing voice. Stop car. Undo seatbelt. Exit car.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on May 17, 2018, 01:25:40 pm
"Oh cool, I get it. It's like a werewolf thing or something. That's cool; just chill there for a bit while I get some air, k?"

Say above in soothing voice. Stop car. Undo seatbelt. Exit car.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 17, 2018, 01:52:57 pm
"Oh cool, I get it. It's like a werewolf thing or something. That's cool; just chill there for a bit while I get some air, k?"

Say above in soothing voice. Stop car. Undo seatbelt. Exit car.
+1

Many things flash through your mind. Your first thought it to get out of the car, but you realize that as soon as you stop here, one of the cars behind will plow right into you. Shit.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 17, 2018, 01:53:47 pm
Pull over, dummy. Put on the E-lights.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 17, 2018, 02:16:03 pm
More screaming from the backseat. Okay. Okay. Just get off the ramp, find the first place to pull over. You blow through the junction, narrowly missing a passing van, and charge straight onto the road out of town.

Thump! Thump! "JESUS FUCK!"

Just wait till it widens a bit, miss the trees... there! The shoulder!. You practically swerve off the road, kicking up a bunch of gravel as you screech the car to a halt. You start stammering an excuse, fumbling for your seatbelt, and throw the door open. "I'ma- I'ma... you just chill there, k?"

"NOOOOOO! PLEASE NOOO!" Holy crap the shriek he makes. Damnit, the e-lights are still in the trunk, aren't they. What the actual hell...
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 17, 2018, 02:37:58 pm
Try to get the man to calm down and explain what's going on?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 17, 2018, 02:40:45 pm
Uh, bash the head in of whatever's eating him, I guess.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Parsely on May 17, 2018, 02:52:23 pm
If the car has electronic locks, lock that bad boy with your key fob. Regardless, film it on your phone for the insurance claim. If he gets out, run back towards the freeway, NOT into the woods.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Imic on May 17, 2018, 03:28:19 pm
DRIVE STRAIGHT FORWARD INTO SOMETHING
IT WILL BE FINE
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: birdy51 on May 17, 2018, 04:10:59 pm
Don't panic. Your English Degree prepared you for this. Maybe. Damn, you really wish you would have picked a better program...

Maybe you could check your phone and find a fair that's not crazy? Or alternatively, start doing all of the above things but succeed at none in a panicked state!
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 17, 2018, 04:58:30 pm
At times like this, you wish you were driving a modern car, with modern features. Like electronic locks you could pop closed with a button. Alright. Calm down, don't panic. Be reasonable about this. Maybe this Roger here is having a medical emergency of some kind. You switch your phone to flashlight mode and look in the back-right door. "Hey! Hey! Uh... Mr. Williams. Don't freak out, okay? Can you tell me what's going on?"

With what looks like great effort, he stops thrashing around against the seatbelt and looks up at you. Um.. yup. Those are yellow eyes. His hands, clenched against the seat, have blood leaking out from under the fingernails. "I was... a safe place... n-need to get to..." One of his thumbnails falls off.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Nakéen on May 17, 2018, 05:06:16 pm
Sigh and say with an annoyed look
"You are one of those lizardmen right?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 17, 2018, 05:25:04 pm
Hop back into the driver seat and get him to where he wanted to go as fast as we can?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Parsely on May 17, 2018, 09:55:46 pm
Call the police while briskly walking back towards the freeway.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 17, 2018, 10:06:14 pm
Sigh and say with an annoyed look
"You are one of those lizardmen right?"

Your passenger gives you a pained glare that nearly makes you shit your pants. Perhaps not the best moment for that kind of humor...

Hop back into the driver seat and get him to where he wanted to go as fast as we can?

All things considered, seems like the simplest thing to do would just be to take the guy where he wants to go. Sounds like he's got something to deal with.. whatever this is there, too. You climb back into the driver's seat. Yep. Totally the sane and rational thing to do. Of course.

Fortunately, it doesn't look like the destination is much further ahead. Maybe a mile. Behind you comes an agonizing shriek, then a loud crunching noise. Yep. Sure wish the back seats had shoulder belts. You floor the gas pedal and with a squealing of the tires your car pops back onto the road. Hopefully no cops heard that.

1 mile. Gunning it, about a minute. Maybe even less. 50 miles per hour. Please, let there be no animals standing in the middle of the road. 60 miles per hour. You hear a ripping sound. God, that better not be the seats, best feature left on this car. 70 miles per hour. You've only gone this speed once before. Something slams against the back of your seat. Hard. You barely keep control of the car. Jesus, were you this sweaty a moment ago? 80 miles per hour. You might be overdoing it. 300 feet. Shit!

You slam the brakes and veer hard to the right. For a moment, the car's hood becomes obscured by foliage and you're shaken violently side to side. But it's over in an instant, and you find yourself on a gravel road with a dimly lit house growing rapidly closer and clearer. Too quickly. You slam the brakes again.

"You have arrived at your destination."






Call the police while briskly walking back towards the freeway.

{sorry m8, had it written before yours popped up)

Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Parsely on May 17, 2018, 10:50:36 pm
((You don't have to apologize for every decision you make Hugo!))
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on May 18, 2018, 07:40:25 am
Get out of the car then ask if the guy is okay.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: birdy51 on May 18, 2018, 08:28:56 am
Safe place, go. No time for pleasantries!
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 18, 2018, 10:42:38 am
Alright, first things first. Check the guy's condition. You quickly exit the vehicle and run around the side to examine him through the safety of the car window. By your phone's flashlight, you see black claws where his fingernails used to be, which now seem to be scattered on the seat next to him. And god damnit, he's torn the back of the front passenger seat! As you look, a couple teeth pop out of his mouth, falling to the floor, and grey hairs begin sprouting on the back of his neck. Shiiiit.

Alright. Okay. You realize you're gonna have to decide fast how to get him in there. If it is still safe to let him out and take him inside, it might not be for much longer.

Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 18, 2018, 12:46:22 pm
Inform him that we've arrived at his destination and ask him if he needs us to help him get in there?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: StrawBarrel on May 18, 2018, 01:11:16 pm
Open the car door for him. We got to be courteous to our customers, especially when they're falling apart.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 18, 2018, 02:43:17 pm
Open the car door for him. We got to be courteous to our customers, especially when they're falling apart.

(I am both horrified and amused. You get a medal)

Inform him that we've arrived at his destination and ask him if he needs us to help him get in there?

Swallowing concern for your own safety, you open the door. "Um... we're here. Need any help?" You know, you're a real nice person. Good job, you tell yourself.

"AAAAAAHGAKAHHH!" Roger spits a bunch of blood and teeth out as he turns to you and screams. He looks right at the door to the house and lurches suddenly, only to twist against the seatbelt around his waist. He thrashes and kicks against the inside of the car, but it holds.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Maximum Spin on May 18, 2018, 02:48:01 pm
Look for a stick to push the seatbelt button with.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 18, 2018, 02:48:42 pm
Open the door and try to get the seatbelt off of him? While hoping he just rushes for the building instead of eating your face off?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 18, 2018, 04:24:55 pm
(You wouldn't believe how hard it is to research this car)

Fortunately, you have just the thing for not putting yourself within range of those increasingly clawed hands. "Juuuust a second there dude." You rush around to the trunk and pop it open. Yep! The old broomhandle is still there. You took it from a previous job since you needed something for propping your car's hood open. Quickly, you snatch it up and run around to the drivers'-side rear door and open it up. Luckily the release is on the clip, aside your suffering passenger rather than on him. With a quick jab, you manage to click it and Roger immediately lurches out of the car, falling flat on his face.

"M-muffer-f-fuuu..." He quickly springs back up, though, and begins stumbling towards the door, picking up speed despite looking pretty unsteady on his feet. Before you can really do much, he bowls right into the door and it just swings open. Huh. Guess it wasn't locked.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 18, 2018, 05:01:11 pm
Well now that we've gone way beyond our duty and clearly proven ourselves the best driver in our company... I do believe it is time to get the fuck out of here and hope that the back seats of our car didn't end up totally wrecked.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 18, 2018, 05:55:27 pm
Welp. That's it, right? Job complete. Holy shit. Sighing, you survey the damage. The upholstery of your car seats have only two big claw marks ripped into them. Alright. They are also littered with fresh blood, teeth, and fingernails. Fuck. In your professional opinion, it looks like someone may have been brutally murdered in the back of your car. At least it's night time, so no one's gonna be able to see it without a light. You shut everything up and climb back in the driver's seat, finding with great relief that the engine still turns over after that little crash. As you pull away from the house, there comes a muffled howl from somewhere within. Yep. Bye, Mr. Williams.

There's a ping from your phone as the journey marks itself completed. Funnily enough, you see a bunch more notes from other people who need rides back in town, but there's no way you're gonna do any more tonight. It's straight home for you. Without paying it more mind, you start gunning back to the freeway. Just gonna sleep this off like a...

Spoiler: Mirror (click to show/hide)

...like a bad stomach ache. Fuck.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Lunardog15 on May 18, 2018, 06:06:09 pm
stop and ask how you can help them
(and prey that there are not more of that......
thing around here)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 18, 2018, 06:06:37 pm
State clearly your opinion that today has quite clearly been one of the shittiest days of your life.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Lunardog15 on May 18, 2018, 06:09:00 pm
State clearly your opinion that today has quite clearly been one of the shittiest days of your life.
perhaps we wait till the popo are gone?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 18, 2018, 06:31:38 pm
Cursing silently to yourself, you pull over, and to your disappointment, the patrol car pulls ahead of you and does the same. At least they'll be approaching from the front...

An officer gets out of the car and walks up to the window. "Evenin'. Know how fast you were going there?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Parsely on May 18, 2018, 06:54:01 pm
Cooperate, but don't volunteer any information about the back of the car unless he asks about it.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Lunardog15 on May 18, 2018, 07:10:37 pm
yeha.....
i was sort of just in a bad situation and I wanted to get away from there as fast as possible
i understand that that was pretty reckless of me and i'm sorry
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 18, 2018, 08:10:23 pm
"Six...tyyyyyy..?"

"Well now, that is the speed limit. But you were ten over." He taps on your window. "License and registration, please."

You roll down your window a bit and start fishing around the console for your wallet. "Yeah... I was just sorta in a bad situation and I wanted to get away from it. I... I understand that was pretty reckless of me, and I'm sorry." You hand over your things.

He takes them, and tilts his head ever so slightly. "Bad situation?"

"Oh, just... a really annoying customer," you say, pointing at your windshield sticker.

"Mhm." You grit your teeth as the officer looks over your documents for five very long seconds. "Tell you what. I can tell you've been having a real bad day. I'll let you off with a warning."

"Oh... uh... thank you! It won't happen again!"

The officer hands you back your wallet. "Drive safe now."

With immense relief, you watch him get back into his car and drive off, before doing the same. All things considered, that could have gone a lot worse. Small miracles. It's seems like a long, dark drive after that, and feels a lot later than it actually is when you finally pull into your designated parking at your building. You don't care what time it is, though. You're going straight to bed. As soon as you trudge your way into your apartment, you flop over onto the couch, not even bothering to take your clothes off. Wearily, you wonder if there's anything you ought to do before you crash completely...

Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 18, 2018, 08:28:44 pm
Take a shower?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 18, 2018, 09:55:18 pm
A smidgen of responsibility goads you to sit up. If you're gonna be in this line of work, you've gotta be on top of your hygiene. Plus, a nice, warm, relaxing shower... that actually sounds pretty good right now. You toss your clothes in the hamper and climb in. It takes a bit to adjust the temperature, but soon you're spacing out, in that relaxed shower mindframe, stewing over the events of the day. Probably should check yourself for any unusual injuries... just in case. But at the end of fifteen minutes you emerge, clean and unscathed. Well, physically at least. You do feel a bit refreshed, though, and properly sleepy instead of stressed sleepy. You flop down naked on the couch, and before long are drifting off...

You're walking down familiar streets. Shadow people walk besides you, going about their shadowy lives. Everyone going off to their own myriad destinations. You couldn't begin to imagine them all. You, though... this street probably shouldn't lead into that one. It doesn't seem to matter for some reason. Your phone buzzes...

Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 18, 2018, 10:09:05 pm
Reply.

>Oh, goodie.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 18, 2018, 10:12:06 pm
"Uh Thanks. How do you know what I did tonight?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Maximum Spin on May 19, 2018, 12:02:27 am
"Uh Thanks. How do you know what I did tonight?"
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 19, 2018, 12:28:05 am
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Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 19, 2018, 12:30:18 am
>This is a dream, and I'm dreaming, so I'm totally within my rights to be worried about the dream-stuff happening around me.
>Also what just happened was clearly supernatural so maybe I should be worrying about dreams even when I'm not dreaming right now.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Maximum Spin on May 19, 2018, 12:33:24 am
Let's not be too whiny.

"Would you care to explain what that was, anyway?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 19, 2018, 01:55:24 am
(Wanna get in one more before bedtime, cuz work tomorrow, so I combined.)

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...You awaken to a room as dark as you left it last night. 5:11 AM, says your phone. An intense hunger kills any hope of getting back to sleep. Ugh, this is why you shouldn't skip dinner... Well, you're gonna need to clean your car up a bit- well, a lot -before you can go drive for ReWheels again. Given the circumstances, that's probably best done before most other folks are up, including the sun. Before then, though, there's probably some other morning things to take care of...
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 19, 2018, 01:57:57 am
Conjure a fried egg and consume.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on May 19, 2018, 05:03:26 am
Conjure a fried egg and consume.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on May 19, 2018, 06:14:59 am
Go and clean the car, and after your done with that throw all bloodied item away in a dumpster far away form your house.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: StrawBarrel on May 19, 2018, 11:14:34 am
Check our phone for any messages from our slumber.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 19, 2018, 11:21:02 am
Thinking back to your odd dream, you look at your messages. Nothing. Huh. Anyways. You pull yourself up off the couch and groggily trudge to the fridge to address the most pressing thing on your mind. It's not long before you've got an egg frying on your stove top, with a generous dose of black pepper. God damn, that smells good. You sit down at your cluttered little table and start eating the egg right out of the pan. So good! You're halfway through eating it when you realize you're still naked. Thank goodness you don't have roommates.

Well, order of operations. After throwing on some fresh clothes and brushing your teeth, you do a quick net search for how to get blood out of cloth upholstery and grab the peroxide from the bathroom. Remembering Pulp Fiction, you grab your worst bedsheets as well, and head out to your car in the gloomy predawn.

Ugh. Mayyybe you should have done this last night, while the blood was still wet. Though there's not as much as you thought, at least. Whatever. Time to get to work. You crawl in to apply some peroxide to a spot in the footwell and... wait. There's something you missed before. Oh no. Is that... is that his fucking phone?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 19, 2018, 12:13:18 pm
Uh shit. Ok put the phone up on our dashboard. Once that's done let's get cleaning done first before we worry about the phone. Also while your at it complain to yourself about how werebeast guy should really learn to manage his shit better. Cause if he was on a time limit to get to his safehouse or what ever he should have gone there earlier.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 19, 2018, 02:55:13 pm
Alright. Gotta clean this up before you can worry about anything else. You place the wayward phone on the dash and get to work. That guy should really get his shit together, you think as you clean. Someone coulda really gotten hurt, with him cutting it so close like that. Jeez...

Within half an hour, you've gotten the back into more-or-less presentable condition, with the worst spots expunged and your spare bedsheets tucked over the torn cushions. You're getting all the.... ew.... nails and teeth into an old plastic shopping bag when, for just a moment, they seem to crackle with orange sparks.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 19, 2018, 03:09:47 pm
Nope. Nopenopenope into the bag they go and then the garbage we're not dealing with some magical fucking fingernails.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Lunardog15 on May 19, 2018, 04:20:20 pm
Nope. Nopenopenope into the bag they go and then the garbage we're not dealing with some magical fucking fingernails.
+999 to this
or...
GFIO OF THERE NOPE NOPENOPENOPENOPENOPE NOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPE
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 19, 2018, 06:12:40 pm
Uhhhh, nope. Nooooooooope. You quickly sweep up the rest, then run to toss the bag in the dumpster. Not like you weren't going to throw away a bag of human teeth and whole fingernails, but fuuuuuuuck that.

The dumpster lid slams closed. Whew. Well... with that taken care of, the car should be ready to drive now. You suppose there's worse things than getting an early start on the day. Much, much worse things.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 19, 2018, 06:42:07 pm
Sounds like a plan... though we still have to deal with that guys phone. Perhaps... we could drive by the place from last night and leave his phone in front of the door or something?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 19, 2018, 10:57:57 pm
Guess you'd better return the guy's phone. You don't imagine there'd be a lot of business at 5:48 in the morning, so it's a good time for errands anyway. Hmm. ReWheels doesn't mark previous delivery points for drivers, but an isolated house out in the sticks, about a mile off a certain intersection, shouldn't be too hard to find. Yep, there it is on the nav.

It's surprisingly refreshing, to drive this way at this time of day. Everything's kinda quiet, aside from birdsong, and the sunrise gives everything a nice light. Golden hour indeed. You find yourself settling into a mental playlist of your favorite songs as you drive. Left here, straight for a mile... ah, there's the bush you plowed through last night. And sure enough, there's the house at the end of the gravel drive.

At the sound of your car pulling to a stop on the gravel, a head appears in the window nearest the door. Huh. Seems he's still there.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 19, 2018, 11:00:50 pm
Should probably go there and knock on the door, we don't know if he'll find it our we just leave it.
This way at least someone should answer the door who knows him, and we can tell them whose phone it is if he's not there anymore.
...Should keep the engine running though, just in case.


Ah dammit, ninjaed by update

In this case... just walk up there, then.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 20, 2018, 12:17:45 am
Welp. Time to just... walk up there, you guess. You knock, despite knowing that he had to have seen you, and the door cracks open to reveal a familiar and miserable-looking face. "Oh... I didn't expect to see you again. But uh... I really owe you for last night."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 20, 2018, 12:25:02 am
"Well hey, I couldn't exactly just leave you in my car. I need that thing for work!
...You're welcome. You dropped your phone, so I came to give it back."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 20, 2018, 01:20:36 am
"Well hey, I couldn't exactly just leave you in my car. I need that thing for work!
...You're welcome. You dropped your phone, so I came to give it back."

"Oh... oh!" He looks a bit less dead. "Er, if you have a moment, could you come in?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on May 20, 2018, 03:27:43 am
Go in the house, its not like we have anything better to do.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on May 20, 2018, 03:54:22 am
Go in the house, its not like we have anything better to do.
Idiotic desion but I support it
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 20, 2018, 03:56:18 am
"Sure, if you'll promise not to eat me? No offense but I really don't know what was up with... that."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 20, 2018, 11:17:24 am
"Sure, if you'll promise not to eat me? No offense but I really don't know what was up with... that."

"Oh. No worries. Only happens one night out of the month... I think. I still don't quite believe it myself..." He steps back and opens the door for you. You notice he's wearing somewhat ill-fitting pajamas.

The ground floor is a studio type space, one big room. There's a staircase up, with a door next to it presumably leading down to a basement. You notice a few drips of blood leading to this. The place looks barely furnished, aside from the kitchen and a single sorry recliner by the unused fireplace. Makes you wonder how (or if) anyone could even live here.

Roger walks over to the kitchen and takes a handful of bills out of a knapsack on the counter, then comes back over and presses them into your hands. "I seriously can't thank you enough. Er, please don't tell anyone, though?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on May 20, 2018, 11:52:32 am
Do you know when it will happen?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 20, 2018, 12:28:42 pm
"I'm sure if I told anyone I'd just sound crazy anyway. And I was just doing my job. If you insist, though..."
...Well, we're a bit hard up for cash right now. Couldn't hurt, could it?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 20, 2018, 03:00:16 pm
(Might wanna plan ahead, can only do short posts on me work days)

"I'm sure if I told anyone I'd just sound crazy anyway. And I was just doing my job. If you insist, though..."
...Well, we're a bit hard up for cash right now. Couldn't hurt, could it?

While recalling that it's against ReWheels policy to take cash from customers, you suppose as long as you're keeping secrets, it can't hurt. Woah, that's eleven $20s. Roger really is grateful.

Do you know when it will happen?

"Well... I've had this... thing, going on for about 2 months now. Last night was the second time, and both times now it's been a full moon."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 20, 2018, 03:05:31 pm
"That sounds weirdly predictable. Like I was expecting it to be something weirder than just the full moon because usually the stories, like, put some twist on the classic myth? But yours is apparently just the full moon. Huh."

...Dunno how to really do a big plan ahead during a conversation. I guess get him to tell his story if he's willing, hang out for a while, and go back to work? Maybe get his contact info if he needs someone to talk to.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 20, 2018, 03:15:07 pm
"That sounds weirdly predictable. Like I was expecting it to be something weirder than just the full moon because usually the stories, like, put some twist on the classic myth? But yours is apparently just the full moon. Huh."

...Dunno how to really do a big plan ahead during a conversation. I guess get him to tell his story if he's willing, hang out for a while, and go back to work? Maybe get his contact info if he needs someone to talk to.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Parsely on May 20, 2018, 04:04:14 pm
"I feel kinda guilty taking this, but I guess I do need to fix the seats... Thank you. Um, if you ever need another ride in a hurry let me know, then you don't have to worry even if something happens again. And uh, you don't need to pay me extra or anything! Cuz you're just another customer, you know? Uh, so yeah."

Alright that was pretty smooth I think I just got a regular customer! ...Right?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 20, 2018, 07:09:47 pm
(More on that "hang out and listen to story" later. Could use some questions to facilitate that tho)

"That sounds weirdly predictable. Like I was expecting it to be something weirder than just the full moon because usually the stories, like, put some twist on the classic myth? But yours is apparently just the full moon. Huh."

Roger puts a hand behind his head. "Well... I don't know what to expect? Guess it turns out it's real? I really had no idea myself until, well, y'know..?"

"I feel kinda guilty taking this, but I guess I do need to fix the seats... Thank you. Um, if you ever need another ride in a hurry let me know, then you don't have to worry even if something happens again. And uh, you don't need to pay me extra or anything! Cuz you're just another customer, you know? Uh, so yeah."

Alright that was pretty smooth I think I just got a regular customer! ...Right?

Roger nods. "You know what, I probably might need another ride in a hurry. And I think it's safer if someone who already knows my situation is available. How about I give you my contact info, and I'll just call or text you if that happens?"

You hand him back your phone and quickly exchange details.

Contact added: Roger Williams

"Though," he says, "I realize you might have to miss out on other passengers if I call you for... emergencies... so, I must insist on compensating you extra. Sound like a deal?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 20, 2018, 07:13:55 pm
"Are you asking me if it's okay if you give me more money, Mr. Williams?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 20, 2018, 11:12:42 pm
(Still gonna have to wait, but I can get that one at least)

"Are you asking me if it's okay if you give me more money, Mr. Williams?"

"Well... yes."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Maximum Spin on May 21, 2018, 01:41:54 am
Take a moment to consider how exciting this is. Scary, confusing, yes, but so exciting. Reflect on how excited you feel right now. Then, almost without thinking, give the guy a firm pat on the shoulder, say "Well, you'll always be safe with me.", and let your hand linger on his shoulder just a moment too long.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Parsely on May 21, 2018, 02:27:00 am
Take a moment to consider how exciting this is. Scary, confusing, yes, but so exciting. Reflect on how excited you feel right now. Then, almost without thinking, give the guy a firm pat on the shoulder, say "Well, you'll always be safe with me.", and let your hand linger on his shoulder just a moment too long.
+1 to awkward
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Lunardog15 on May 21, 2018, 05:35:44 am
Take a moment to consider how exciting this is. Scary, confusing, yes, but so exciting. Reflect on how excited you feel right now. Then, almost without thinking, give the guy a firm pat on the shoulder, say "Well, you'll always be safe with me.", and let your hand linger on his shoulder just a moment too long.
+1 to awkward
-1 too awkward
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on May 21, 2018, 06:35:02 am
Take a moment to consider how exciting this is. Scary, confusing, yes, but so exciting. Reflect on how excited you feel right now. Then, almost without thinking, give the guy a firm pat on the shoulder, say "Well, you'll always be safe with me.", and let your hand linger on his shoulder just a moment too long.
+1 to awkward
-1 too awkward
-1 Lets not get all weird and creep out the guy.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 21, 2018, 08:11:09 am
Take a moment to consider how exciting this is. Scary, confusing, yes, but so exciting. Reflect on how excited you feel right now. Then, almost without thinking, give the guy a firm pat on the shoulder, say "Well, you'll always be safe with me.", and let your hand linger on his shoulder just a moment too long.
+1 to awkward
+1 also
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 21, 2018, 09:58:56 am
Take a moment to consider how exciting this is. Scary, confusing, yes, but so exciting. Reflect on how excited you feel right now. Then, almost without thinking, give the guy a firm pat on the shoulder, say "Well, you'll always be safe with me.", and let your hand linger on his shoulder just a moment too long.
+1 to awkward
-1 too awkward
-1 Let's not be Awkward.

Accept the deal without being Awkward.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: FallacyofUrist on May 21, 2018, 11:54:36 pm
Before doing anything, say "I'm trying to find a way to say this that isn't awkward."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 22, 2018, 04:48:32 pm
(I'll take that as another vote for not awkward?)

You give Roger a firm pat on the shoulder. "Alright, it's a deal. Should be fine as long as you're not using the app to call me."

Roger laughs awkwardly. "Glad to hear it. I hope I can count on you."

He goes over to the kitchen and starts poking at a coffee maker, while you check your phone. Still no hits in town. Might as well hang out here for a bit longer. Plus, all things considered, you're a bit curious. Time to ask some questions.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 22, 2018, 06:38:34 pm
"So uh do you know why your transforming every full moon? Like did you get bit by anything?"

Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 22, 2018, 07:25:10 pm
"Ah... well," he starts, staring intently at the coffee maker. "Yeah, actually. It was two months ago last night. I was out with a friend of mine doing some nature photography. Birds, mostly... er, anyways." He opens the fridge and starts fishing around. "I was sorting through the pictures I took that day -we were gonna be out for like a week- when my friend says he sees a strange light. Like, a flash or something. He wasn't sure of more than that, so we figured we might as well go check it out, right? It's about nine at night, so it was pretty dark, but as we're going I just see these... eyes, staring at me out of the bushes. Like, glowing eyes. And before I can react, suddenly this... thing just bursts out and I'm knocked to the ground. I tried playing dead, cuz that's what you're supposed to do when a bear attacks. And thinking, 'wait, there aren't really bears in these parts' but then it just started..."

He stands up, taking a carton of cream out of the fridge, seeming to stare off into the distance for a moment. "...started just, ripping into me... I tried rolling over onto my back to protect my neck and belly, and then maybe crawl away, but it had my pinned pretty good. I thought 'this is it, I'm really going to die,' and... and I was sure it was going to pull my ribs right out of my back. I'm not proud to say but... I'm pretty sure I soiled myself." He sucks in a breath. "Uh... but then I hear this CRACK! and I hear my friend shouting 'Hey! Get away from him!' And I was thinking he must've brought his gun, even though I told him not to, and... well, next thing I remember is waking up in a trauma center with an IV drip in my arm."

The coffee maker beeps. Roger puts a mug under it and it starts to slowly fill. "I got discharged after about two weeks, they said I'd been lacerated pretty bad and had a few cracked ribs but was making a remarkably speedy recovery. At that point I thought it must've been a mountain lion or maybe a bear, since it seemed a bit big for a cougar. But, well, come the next full moon, I started feeling this... crawling feeling under my skin, and well... y'know..."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 22, 2018, 07:59:47 pm
"Sorry. It must have been tough going from a sudden attack like that then having this whole transforming thing happen. By the way um why was coming here so important? Do you have a way to contain yourself here... sorry if that was offensive. Like I just don't know if you have control of yourself when you transform? Because like werewolves and stuff like that are depicted as not being themselves when they transform sometimes."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 22, 2018, 08:41:05 pm
"Sorry. It must have been tough going from a sudden attack like that then having this whole transforming thing happen. By the way um why was coming here so important? Do you have a way to contain yourself here... sorry if that was offensive. Like I just don't know if you have control of yourself when you transform? Because like werewolves and stuff like that are depicted as not being themselves when they transform sometimes."

Roger laughs again, taking his coffee cup and putting a little cream in. "Offensive? No, no, it's fine." He takes a sip. "This place is a out of the way, and has got a basement. I figured I'd just shut myself down there and hope for the best." Roger looks at you a bit sheepishly. "Though uh... last night was the first time I actually tried it. It seems to have worked?" He starts walking over towards the door you'd presumed to be the basement. "I woke up down there this morning. And uh, realized I hadn't managed to actually look the door. Er, but it opens inwards, and it's a pretty sturdy door, so maybe that's why I didn't get out..."

Pausing for a second, he bites his lip. "Uh... it's only happened twice so far, so I really don't know a lot of details. When I'm... like that... I think I sorta remember things, but as I'm thinking on it now it seems kinda... foggy. I honestly couldn't tell you how dangerous I'd be. The first time I remember running into my bathroom for first aid, then waking up naked under a bush. This morning it didn't feel so much like I was waking up, more like... coming to? If that makes sense? And I was still, er, changing back a bit..." He frowns. "And that was like... barely an hour ago, too. Man, this is weird."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 22, 2018, 10:00:49 pm
"Yeah. Well hopefully it'll be easier to figure things out over time for you. Oh! Uh not to alarm you or anything but uh when I went to clean my car after well uh what happened last night I found... this is going to sound gross but like some of your teeth and stuff from where you transformed. Now um I wouldn't bring this up normally but they kind of... emitted some weird orange sparks? Just thought you should know they do that I guess? I uh kinda threw those away cause keeping a guys teeth sparks or not would feel kinda creepy on my part."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 23, 2018, 12:44:09 am
"Yeah. Well hopefully it'll be easier to figure things out over time for you. Oh! Uh not to alarm you or anything but uh when I went to clean my car after well uh what happened last night I found... this is going to sound gross but like some of your teeth and stuff from where you transformed. Now um I wouldn't bring this up normally but they kind of... emitted some weird orange sparks? Just thought you should know they do that I guess? I uh kinda threw those away cause keeping a guys teeth sparks or not would feel kinda creepy on my part."

After you stammer this out, Roger looks at you with an appropriately disturbed expression. "That's... very strange. Um..." He frowns down into his coffee. "I'm... very sorry you had to deal with such a horrific mess in your car. I uh... can't say I've ever seen orange sparks on any of my.. uh.. leavings..."

"Well, I saw what I saw," you say. "Just thought I ought to mention it."

Roger nods, still looking a bit horrified. "Hmm... say... can you wait here for a bit?" He grabs a paper towel from the kitchen, then goes over to the apparent basement door, pushes it open and disappears within. Shortly, he reappears and hands the paper towel to you. "Sorry... uh... I was just wondering."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Maximum Spin on May 23, 2018, 01:17:02 am
Accept the paper towel, brushing his hand with lingering contact while doing so.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: ~Neri on May 23, 2018, 01:26:18 am
Do not brush with lingering contact. Stop trying to intentionally be awkward.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 23, 2018, 01:31:17 am
Making sure to avoid unnecessary awkwardness in what is already a frankly bizarre situation, you take the paper towel and open it up. Inside is a big, wicked-looking black claw and a long, yellow-white fang. No orange sparks.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 23, 2018, 04:31:22 am
Well, probably because they're in the paper towel. Try poking with bare finger.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on May 23, 2018, 05:54:31 am
Well, probably because they're in the paper towel. Try poking with bare finger.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 23, 2018, 09:38:20 am
You poke the claw and the fang with your finger, eliciting another slightly grossed out look from Roger but still no orange sparks.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 23, 2018, 09:42:30 am
"Huh. Maybe it's just the human leftover parts, and not the werewolf parts?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 23, 2018, 10:13:37 am
"Huh. Maybe it's just the human leftover parts, and not the werewolf parts?"

"Maybe... maybe it's like responds to like? Or maybe I didn't grab enough pieces?"

Hmm. You notice the golden hour light through the windows is quickly becoming more neutral morning light. You should probably get going soon, if you want to get ahead of other drivers. There's probably time to do maybe one more thing here though.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 23, 2018, 01:35:53 pm
"Well I should probably get back to my job. Sorry again if I brought up anything weird. Also if you need a lift anywhere then feel free to call me or if you even just need someone to talk to about... all this. This is a stressful situation your in so I can understand if you need to get your thoughts or feelings out sometimes. I mean at least that's how I'd feel if this was happening to me."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 23, 2018, 04:50:11 pm
"Well I should probably get back to my job. Sorry again if I brought up anything weird. Also if you need a lift anywhere then feel free to call me or if you even just need someone to talk to about... all this. This is a stressful situation your in so I can understand if you need to get your thoughts or feelings out sometimes. I mean at least that's how I'd feel if this was happening to me."
Quote from: also prophet
I mean I don't think we as the person we're playing would take that with us. Especially after our reaction to just his sparking human teeth.

You hand back the paper towel and its contents, Roger accepting them somewhat dubiously. "Well, I should probably get to my job now. Sorry again if I brought up anything weird."

"No worries. Hard to avoid, given circumstances..."

You nod. "Feel free to call me if you need a lift, or just someone to talk to about... all this. It's gotta be a stressful situation, so I can understand if you need to get your thoughts or feelings out sometimes. At least, that's how I'd feel if this was happening to me."

Roger smiles. "Thanks again. I'm glad to have made your acquaintance..."  he gives you an awkward look. "...er, Elia, was it?"

"Yep. Elia Opal. Take care now, Mr. Williams."

"Will do. And, good luck today!"

You wave goodbye and step outside. Huh. Seems you've made a friend. Not a bad way to start off the day. Getting into your car, you check your phone as the engine sputters to life. Hey, seems there's a few calls already, and not a whole lot of other drivers around. Looks like you've got a few to choose from:

* Mathew Henderson, going from outside the local retirement home to a bus stop outside the city limits.

* Petra Farooqi, going from the community center to the bank.

* Pat Kressener, going from a different bus stop to a hotel.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 23, 2018, 05:02:35 pm
Briefly consider the possibility that all of these people are various flavors of supernatural creature because we're now cursed, put that out of our mind, and pick Mathew.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 23, 2018, 05:12:32 pm
Mathew Henderson.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Maximum Spin on May 23, 2018, 05:15:00 pm
I was also going to suggest Mathew Henderson.

I remember hearing Glass talk about something called "Old Man Henderson" before. Is that who he's visiting? :P
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 23, 2018, 05:39:36 pm
(Also, it occurs to me that I never gave y'all the chance to decide Elia's gender. So I guess you can do that if you want)

You decide to go collect Mr. Henderson. The retirement home isn't that far away, after all. After a few minutes you pull up in front of "Graceful Oak," a wide, one-storey building like someone poured out a large puddle of house. It's surrounded (funnily enough) by pine trees. Out front is a man with dark skin wearing a very sharp grey suit and a matching hat, who approaches your car. He's got the kind of smooth-shaven face that could be nearly any age. "Hello," he says with a polite smile. "Are you my driver?"

"If you're Mathew Henderson," you reply.

"That I am! Would you prefer I sit in the back or the passenger seat?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 23, 2018, 05:43:45 pm
(Female, I'd assumed.)

"Passenger seat."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Maximum Spin on May 23, 2018, 05:48:02 pm
(Female, I'd assumed.)
Elia is usually a male name, actually, so I assumed the opposite...
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 23, 2018, 05:49:49 pm
"I'm fine with which ever one you want to sit in sir."

(I was also thinking of Elia as a male.)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 23, 2018, 06:33:57 pm
(I think I'll wait for more consensus on that before I make specific mention of it)

"I'm fine with which ever one you want to sit in, sir. Though the passenger's seat is probably nicer."

"I'll take the passenger's seat then," he says, climbing in. He quickly fastens the seatbelt and folds his hands neatly in his lap, and you pull away down the other end of the roundabout to leave this place. "Nice morning, isn't it?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 23, 2018, 07:52:22 pm
"It is indeed sir."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 23, 2018, 08:16:27 pm
"It is indeed sir."

"Hmm!" Mr. Henderson gives a friendly chuckle. "Sure is. Tell me now, you got any interest in classic rock?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 23, 2018, 08:18:32 pm
"Well, I still have an old collection of cool-looking stones, does that count?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 23, 2018, 08:44:54 pm
"Well, I still have an old collection of cool-looking stones, does that count?"

He chuckles again. "Well, that's a shame," he says, reaching into his suit jacket pocket and pulling out a harmonica. "I always said everyone should listen to the classics, at least one time. You mind if I play a bit, to pass the time?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 24, 2018, 01:14:16 pm
(Perhaps some things are too small to be prompted. Could probably use some feedback here, but for now I'll let chance decide...)

"No, go ahead," you say. Hmm. You think about the times you've used ridesharing yourself. The drivers either leaving people to their own devices or making conversation. You wonder what your approach should be, outside your current experience of one very weird emergency.

"They call this one, House of the Rising Sun. Old, old song," says Mr. Henderson, before bringing the harmonica to his lips. You head out towards the edge of town. It'll be faster to take the streets there, not as many lights or cars. Though it's a bit early in the day yet to worry about traffic. Henderson keeps playing as you drive. He seems quite good, as far as harmonica music goes. You're nearing your turn when he finishes, and the weather seems to be heading from sunny to overcast.

Henderson smiles and leans back in his seat. "This is a nice car you've got here. She must've really been something back in the day. Been in the family a while?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 24, 2018, 10:53:11 pm
"Yeah. It was originally my dad's car but he passed it down to me when he decided to get a new one."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 25, 2018, 12:46:50 am
"Yeah. It was originally my dad's car but he passed it down to me when he decided to get a new one."

"Well, you just take care of her, and I'm sure she'll take care of you. Cars are like that, you know." Henderson chuckles again. "I remember mine... '57 Chevy Bel Aire. Worked hard for her... worth it though. Don't reckon I'll see her again. Looking forward to seeing my wife, though."

Hmm, the bus station seems further than it looked on the map. You figured you'd be pretty much there by now, but it looks like there's a ways to go yet. Did the destination update on the app? The sky's completely overcast now and it's even getting a bit foggy out. Must be that time of year again.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Maximum Spin on May 25, 2018, 03:00:48 am
Sigh heavily and say: "Okay, what idiotic supernatural bullshit are you pulling me into? Because I'm not dumb enough to start my morning with a werewolf and then think 'oh durr nothing else weird could possibly happen today'. Look, just tell me and we can deal with it together, or you can eat my soul or whatever it is you do, or whatever. I've recently discovered that I'm apparently completely adaptable when it comes to magical nonsense. I just don't want to sit here guessing, you know?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on May 25, 2018, 04:07:55 am
Sigh heavily and say: "Okay, what idiotic supernatural bullshit are you pulling me into? Because I'm not dumb enough to start my morning with a werewolf and then think 'oh durr nothing else weird could possibly happen today'. Look, just tell me and we can deal with it together, or you can eat my soul or whatever it is you do, or whatever. I've recently discovered that I'm apparently completely adaptable when it comes to magical nonsense. I just don't want to sit here guessing, you know?"
That but in a nicer way
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: ~Neri on May 25, 2018, 07:40:57 am
Do not under any circumstances offer your soul.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on May 25, 2018, 08:06:25 am
Do not under any circumstances offer your soul.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on May 25, 2018, 08:07:32 am
Do not under any circumstances offer your soul.
+1
It does sounds passimist, Maybe he will have something good in return
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: ~Neri on May 25, 2018, 08:30:26 am
There is no good trade for one’s soul.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on May 25, 2018, 08:36:54 am
There is no good trade for one’s soul.
What about two souls? or a thousend
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 25, 2018, 09:35:49 am
I do not think the fact that this is taking a bit too long and it's starting to get kinda cloudy is a particularly good reason to accuse this man of supernatural shenanigans just yet.
Let's keep our eyes open, though.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 25, 2018, 10:36:57 am
The sudden weather change has you a bit on edge. You were just hanging out with a confirmed werewolf, so you're not about to be taken by surprise by some otherworldly stuff. Mr. Henderson sits back and starts telling a story about working three jobs to save up for the down payment on his car.

The fog keeps getting thicker and thicker as you drive, until you can no longer see off the sides of the road. Just a wall of soft white. "Guess this means we're nearly there," says Mr. Henderson. You look at the app, and it seems you're indeed drawing close. After what was certainly too long for that distance.

Click. You glance down and see Mr. Henderson has placed his harmonica on the console between your seats. "Would you hold onto this for me? You know what they say, 'you can't take it with you.' Was sure nice to play it again, though."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on May 25, 2018, 10:40:36 am
Ooh great, we pick up someone to heven, in that case
How do I get here in the future?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 25, 2018, 10:49:44 am
"Oh, I get it. Neat. Hope to see you again someday, Mr. Henderson?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 25, 2018, 11:27:10 am
"Oh... I get it. Hope to see you again someday, Mr. Henderson?"

Mr. Henderson smiles. "You too. But, you better go and get as old as me at least first, you hear?"

Welp. Here we are. It doesn't look like there's a bus stop here, but somewhere out in the fog off the side of the road, there's this... light. As he undoes his seatbelt, you ask, "Well, when the time comes... how do I get where you're going."

"Heh. I'll be honest, I don't know what's out there. Just feels in my bones like it's something nice." He chuckles quietly. "But ah, I think all you gotta do is the best you can for the important folks in your life, and leave the world just a bit happier than how you found it." Mr. Henderson gets out of the car, taking a few steps before turning around. "Oh, and... can you do one last thing for me? Can you tell my grandson that, well, in the end I'm good with his choices?" With one last smile, he adds "I'd really appreciate it." With that, he walks off into the fog.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on May 25, 2018, 11:36:22 am
I guess his grandson will be at his home, so now how we say that whitout sounding like a creep?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 25, 2018, 12:26:50 pm
I guess his grandson will be at his home, so now how we say that whitout sounding like a creep?

Hmm. The request sounds pretty personally important, but it ocurrs to you you might not be able to fulfill it right away. After all, you have no idea where this guy's family is. You picked him up from a retirement home after all. All you've got to go on is his name. Plus, you'd need to think of a tactful way to approach that. And a believable one.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 25, 2018, 12:29:25 pm
Well, we'll probably get an opportunity eventually, knowing this job.
"Man, this job is weird."

Next ride?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on May 25, 2018, 12:46:55 pm
Well, we'll probably get an opportunity eventually, knowing this job.
"Man, this job is weird."

Next ride?
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 25, 2018, 05:08:42 pm
You pull away and turn around, and the fog quickly fades away, though the sky is still overcast. "Man, this job is weird..." As soon as you pull back into the city limits, you check your app again. Huh. Somehow, Mr. Henderson tipped you $15, the maximum amount the app allows. Wait, did he even have a phone?

Anyways, you see a few more pings:

* Stacey Atterson, calling for 3 seats. Going from a house to the middle school.

* Tyler Gonzales, going from a different house to a gym across town from said house.

* Nate Mayes, going from the police station to the strip mall.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on May 25, 2018, 05:11:27 pm
Let's see some groups here
Stacey
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 25, 2018, 06:50:15 pm
Hmm, Tyler might be interesting.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 25, 2018, 08:56:41 pm
Tyler.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: cronos5010 on May 25, 2018, 09:01:32 pm
Nate
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on May 26, 2018, 04:30:02 am
Tyler
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 26, 2018, 08:32:07 pm
(Perhaps I should put up a poll for Elia's gender, and maybe other characterization options?)

You opt to go for Tyler. Within a few minutes, you make your way into the nearby residential neighborhood and pull up on the indicated house. On the curb, there's a woman in red sweatclothes, her phone in one hand and a duffel bag in the other. It strikes you that she has got to be the palest person you've ever seen. Pale skin, white hair, and when she comes up to check the sticker on your windshield, you see pale red eyes.

"Elia Opal?" she asks.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 26, 2018, 08:35:43 pm
"That's me. Tyler Gonzales?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 26, 2018, 09:32:59 pm
"That's me. Tyler Gonzales?"

"Yup yup," she says, and unceremoniously tosses her duffel in the backseat. Only after climbing in herself does she seem to notice something. "Woah... looks like that one bit from Pulp Fiction back here. With the quilts on the carseats. Ever see that movie? So, who died back here?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 26, 2018, 09:36:40 pm
"Nobody died. It was very exciting, though.
...Oh, sorry, I shouldn't get your hopes up for that story, I promised someone that I wouldn't talk about it."

Try to think of an interesting story to tell in order to make up for not being able to tell this one?

Also. We just met a werewolf, we're two-for-two on supernatural shenanigans on this job, and this woman is extremely pale with red eyes. And she's taken an interest in the violent past of our car's backseat. So yeah, she's a vampire. Or something very similar. So watch our neck.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 26, 2018, 09:57:13 pm
"Nobody died. It was very exciting, though," you say with a neutral expression, though it's not as if she can see your face from the back. " ...Oh, sorry, I shouldn't get your hopes up for that story, I promised someone that I wouldn't talk about it."

"Oh man, you better not mean this is covering up the evidence of the nasty back here."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 26, 2018, 10:01:27 pm
"I assure you, it was not that."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: FallacyofUrist on May 26, 2018, 10:04:29 pm
"Whatever you're thinking, you're probably wrong."

"So. Good sense of smell?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 27, 2018, 02:04:05 am
"I assure you, it was not that."

"Good," she says, buckling in. "Cuz that'd be just gross. Getting all nasty that you've got a mess you gotta cover with blankets, then going and driving ReWheels with that. Just disgusting."

"Yeah, no. No." Still pretty unpleasant, though. "So. Good sense of smell?"

"Uh... decent I guess? Why you ask?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 27, 2018, 02:11:31 am
"I have no idea. Guess you just look like someone who might smell good? I mean-"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: ~Neri on May 27, 2018, 11:24:35 am
Do not say that that's intentionally awkward.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 28, 2018, 01:08:20 am
"I have no idea. Guess you just look like someone who might smell good? I mean-"

(Bear in mind recent rideshare controversies and maybe rethink this one.)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 28, 2018, 01:20:12 am
I was not aware of any such controversies, and I ain't looking 'em up.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 28, 2018, 01:25:09 am
(Basically there's been a lot of issues with drivers creeping on/harassing people, and subsequent crackdowns)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 28, 2018, 01:28:23 am
Well in the absence of any counterproposals I'm going to be unintentionally awkward anyway. Because that's a different thing from harassment.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 28, 2018, 01:35:08 am
(Just not sure what you're hoping to accomplish with that)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 28, 2018, 01:45:26 am
I just started writing dialogue and ended up with that. I don't particularly make tactical decisions in these games.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 28, 2018, 02:00:56 am
(You'll wanna avoid anything that sounds like bungled advances. You can stick with awkward if you want but that line does not go well there. It's a bit too close to creepy)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on May 28, 2018, 03:35:23 am
Just drive to the destination.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Prophet on May 28, 2018, 09:48:53 am
"Just been picking up a lot of weirdly talented people recently. Anyway I hope you've been having a good day ma'am?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Lunardog15 on May 28, 2018, 08:40:21 pm
say do you know anything about vampiers by any chance?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 28, 2018, 08:41:24 pm
say do you know anything about vampiers by any chance?
no
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: ~Neri on May 28, 2018, 08:43:32 pm
Don't be oveeeert.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Lunardog15 on May 28, 2018, 08:44:30 pm
say do you know anything about vampiers by any chance?
no
why not?
too BATTY?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 28, 2018, 08:54:19 pm
No, that's just rude. If we're going to make it clear that we think she's a vampire we should just go out and say it.
Also you misspelled it.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Lunardog15 on May 28, 2018, 08:58:11 pm
ok sorry
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 28, 2018, 11:54:08 pm
"Just been picking up a lot of weirdly talented people recently. Anyway I hope you've been having a good day ma'am?"

"I guess. It's barely started. Not till I hit the gym, anyway. I'd go jogging beforehand, you know, buuut not such a good idea. What with the family curse."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on May 29, 2018, 01:09:13 am
"What do you mean by family curse?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on May 29, 2018, 01:11:46 am
"What do you mean by family curse?"
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 29, 2018, 04:46:24 am
"What do you mean by family curse?"

"Skin cancer," she says, the car nearing the freeway now. "Gotta limit my time in the sun if I don't wanna end up like my papi and grandpapi."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Eschar on May 29, 2018, 03:31:51 pm
Politely, non-awkwardly inquire about them.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 29, 2018, 07:40:55 pm
Politely, non-awkwardly inquire about them.
Searching for the least risky way to respond, you come up with "Oh?"

"Yeah... I barely even knew grandpapi. Cancer got him too early. He had a fishing boat, I think, or maybe a farm. A lot of time outdoors. Papi had a desk job, but he was unlucky I guess." She leans back. "Kinda why I'm into health and fitness. Kinda. So, what about you? Hit the gym much?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Lunardog15 on May 29, 2018, 08:10:17 pm
some what so is the curse albinism cause that would explain the red eyes and skin cancer
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 29, 2018, 08:18:11 pm
"Oh, uh, not really."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 30, 2018, 12:59:48 pm
"Oh, uh, not really."

Hmm, traffic's starting to pick up. Getting to be that time when most folks start school and work.

"Well, that's a shame. Spending all this time driving, you could probably use some extra exercise. Get that blood pumping, you know?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Eschar on May 30, 2018, 01:10:01 pm
Get that blood pumping, you know?

((I see what you did there. I think.))
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: ~Neri on May 30, 2018, 01:15:54 pm
“Probably should.”
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 31, 2018, 04:06:25 pm
“Probably should.”

"Well, the gym I go to is pretty good. Maybe I can get you in there. Or another gym, I know a lotta people. Health and fitness is pretty much my life."

"Oh yeah?"

"Yeah," she says, fiddling with her duffel. "It's actually my dream to have my own gym one day. But, one thing at a time. I do teach self-defense classes, though. So, what about you? Got any dreams?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Maximum Spin on May 31, 2018, 04:45:37 pm
"Eh, I have a couple, I guess, but mostly just simple dreams like 'not being mauled by werewolves' and 'not having my blood drained by vampires'."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on May 31, 2018, 04:49:32 pm
"Eh, I have a couple, I guess, but mostly just simple dreams like 'not being mauled by werewolves' and 'not having my blood drained by vampires'."
Less specific efernse if we may, more like "not dying to supernatural murderer" or "not loosing segnificant portions of my blood at once"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 31, 2018, 05:12:20 pm
No. None of that. We'll look weird.

Mentioning werewolves breaks our promise. Mentioning vampires is generally just rude if she really is, but actually just incredibly insensitive if she turns out to just be a person with an inherited skin condition that killed her father.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Maximum Spin on May 31, 2018, 05:19:04 pm
No. None of that. We'll look weird.
why can't we just look weird
Quote
Mentioning werewolves breaks our promise. Mentioning vampires is generally just rude if she really is, but actually just incredibly insensitive if she turns out to just be a person with an inherited skin condition that killed her father.
Hey, we didn't say that either of those things really exist, nor that anybody we know may or may not be one of them! It's not like I said "MY DREAM IS THAT YOU ADMIT YOU ARE A VAMPIRE" or something! Maybe we were just making a really weird joke that doesn't have to have anything to do with anybody.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Eschar on May 31, 2018, 05:26:08 pm
No. None of that. We'll look weird.

Mentioning werewolves breaks our promise. Mentioning vampires is generally just rude if she really is, but actually just incredibly insensitive if she turns out to just be a person with an inherited skin condition that killed her father.

She has red eyes. I don't think we're looking at a skin condition here.

Perhaps we could jokingly mention something about 'profaning temples.' Of course, that assumes she plays DF.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: ~Neri on May 31, 2018, 05:53:23 pm
No. None of that. We'll look weird.

Mentioning werewolves breaks our promise. Mentioning vampires is generally just rude if she really is, but actually just incredibly insensitive if she turns out to just be a person with an inherited skin condition that killed her father.

She has red eyes. I don't think we're looking at a skin condition here.

Perhaps we could jokingly mention something about 'profaning temples.' Of course, that assumes she plays DF.

Albinism actually can result in pink/red eyes. It's a pigmentation issue. It also leads to skin cancer and irritation when exposed to the sun. Due to again, the pigmentation issue.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Eschar on May 31, 2018, 06:28:54 pm
No. None of that. We'll look weird.

Mentioning werewolves breaks our promise. Mentioning vampires is generally just rude if she really is, but actually just incredibly insensitive if she turns out to just be a person with an inherited skin condition that killed her father.

She has red eyes. I don't think we're looking at a skin condition here.

Perhaps we could jokingly mention something about 'profaning temples.' Of course, that assumes she plays DF.

Albinism actually can result in pink/red eyes. It's a pigmentation issue. It also leads to skin cancer and irritation when exposed to the sun. Due to again, the pigmentation issue.

I stand corrected.

Don't outright mention her condition if we can help it. Wait for her to say incriminating things of her own accord.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 31, 2018, 06:43:07 pm
(Okay, but what do you want to say?)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on May 31, 2018, 07:07:07 pm
We dream of some day finding a way to become immortal.
obviously
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Eschar on May 31, 2018, 09:04:40 pm
(Okay, but what do you want to say?)

(I wouldn't actually have to say anything, if we're waiting. However, let's go along with Egan's suggestion.)

We dream of some day finding a way to become immortal.
obviously

+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on May 31, 2018, 09:45:49 pm
"Oh, you know. Immortality."

Tyler laughs. "Immortality? Well, good luck with that. Though I think a good fitness routine will help you live longer."

You pull off the freeway. Just a few more minutes to go.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on June 01, 2018, 04:29:25 am
Tell her that we are almost there and keep driving.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 01, 2018, 01:25:20 pm
(Also, check the poll everyone btw)

Tell her that we are almost there and keep driving.

You spend the rest of the drive in a somewhat awkward silence, which Tyler tries to fill with stories about hemoglobin supplement protein. "Well, here's my stop," she says, scooping up her duffel. "About that self defense class I mentioned... it's at the community center, Mondays and Saturdays." She passes you a card. "Great for confidence building! And, you never know, might help you live longer," she chuckles.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Eschar on June 01, 2018, 01:44:29 pm
Read the card after we leave.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 01, 2018, 03:28:53 pm
With that, she throws up the hood on her training sweats and practically hops out of the car, striding towards the gym from which you can faintly hear the blare of hip-hop. You take a look at the card:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Well, she didn't try to bite your jugular at least. Hmm. 7:04. There's more pings on your app, but also more drivers out and about. The local auto repair place should be open now, too, so it might be a good time to get your seats checked out.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 01, 2018, 03:31:40 pm
go to auto repair shop
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on June 02, 2018, 06:43:55 am
It'd probably be cheaper to fix the seat our selves then have someone else do it, we could go and buy a needle and tread and fix the seat ourselves, or we could just buy a seat cover and leave it at that.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 02, 2018, 06:45:37 am
It'd probably be cheaper to fix the seat our selves then have someone else do it, we could go and buy a needle and tread and fix the seat ourselves, or we could just buy a seat cover and leave it at that.
Good enough
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 09, 2018, 03:01:55 am
(Welp, the poll is looking pretty conclusive. Anyways, gonna be resuming now that finals are over)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 09, 2018, 06:34:49 pm
(The research for this is surprisingly hard)

About ten minutes later, you pull into the lot outside Blue Auto Repair. One of the three garage doors hangs open, through which you can see there are no cars currently in shop. Steve Blue, an old acquaintance of yours, notices you as he sweeps a pile of dust out the open door. Disentangling his headphones from his long, greasy hair, he strolls up to the driver's side window. "Well, if isn't Eli! You want I should take that old thing off your hands at long last?"

"Cut that crap, Steve," you reply. "I just need some work done on the seats."

He purses his lips and nods. "Aight. Bring her in and I can take a look." He steps back to give you room, and, carefully, you pull into the shop. It looks the same as ever in here, about halfway split between fastidiously tidy and "lived-in" workspace. You turn off the engine and step out, going around and unlocking the back doors for Steve. He laughs a bit as he peers in through the windows. "Damn. Why you shoot someone in the face?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Eschar on June 09, 2018, 06:46:21 pm
Give a witty answer.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on June 09, 2018, 06:59:41 pm
Give a witty answer.
With maybe a bit of a flirty edge? You know, if we end up with wittiness to spare.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 09, 2018, 07:04:00 pm
(For instance?)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Maximum Spin on June 09, 2018, 07:35:15 pm
"If I told you, I'd have to shoot you too, and I'd hate to see that happen to that pretty face of yours."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on June 09, 2018, 08:19:51 pm
Good enough.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 09, 2018, 09:14:33 pm
"If I told you, I'd have to shoot you in your pretty face."

"A'ight, but I'm not running dead guy storage, FYI. Let's see the actual seats." Carefully so as not to tear them, you untuck, untape, and remove the bedsheets, revealing the now-clean but still damaged cloth. Steve raises an eyebrow at the claw marks, but says nothing about them, running a hand through his hair a few times.

"Okay... there's a few things we could do here. You could get the cloth replaced back to mint, but for a '68 that'd be... pricey. You'd have to order the replacement covers specially and I can't see that going under two thousand. Not the kinda work I really do either. Might have a patch kit or a seat cover to sell you, though. Wouldn't be as pretty as those immaculate seats used to be, but, well, affordable. And better than your murder-sheets at least."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on June 10, 2018, 02:50:33 am
Get the seat cover and the patch kit and put on the cover and fix it with the patch kit later.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 10, 2018, 03:18:15 am
Get the seat cover and the patch kit and put on the cover and fix it with the patch kit later.
Look like the best solution, we should check if the company willing to pay for the damage (and stay quiet, no way it's statistics what happened to us)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 10, 2018, 09:27:06 pm
You follow Steve into the store part of the shop, a small space filled with shelves of automotive paraphernalia and occasionally snacks. Steve's old man, Iggy, grunts at you from behind a newspaper (and the counter) as you enter.

Get the seat cover and the patch kit and put on the cover and fix it with the patch kit later.

You're unable to find a cloth patch kit that quite matches the hue of your seats, but fortunately you can cover the back with a seat protector. You've seen a lot of other rideshare drivers equipped with those, so you guess it might actually make you look more professional. Perhaps fittingly, the packaging shows a big dog sitting on the applied cover. Unfortunately, there's nothing to cover the back of the passenger's seat, which is also torn. "Maybe you could find another cover at a department store," suggests Steve, "Or maybe just apply the patch kit there for right now."

Having gathered your purchases, though, you present them to Iggy, who runs the barcode scanner over while barely looking away from his paper. "$45"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on June 10, 2018, 10:00:51 pm
We do have money, right?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 10, 2018, 11:42:17 pm
We do have money, right?

Hmm... you have a debit card, about $15 in various cash... oh, right, those eleven $20 bills that Roger gave you. Yeah, you can pay for this in cash. You hand Iggy the $45 and he hands you your purchases and receipt. "Thank you," you say.

"Mhmm." Iggy still hasn't looked up from the paper.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 10, 2018, 11:44:23 pm
Drive home and start the repairs?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 11, 2018, 01:19:58 am
Drive home and start the repairs?

"Well, thanks, Steve. I should head out and put this patch on, then."

"Hey, wait, Elly," Steve holds up his hand. "How about I help you put those patches on? It's not like we've got anyone else in shop right now."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on June 11, 2018, 01:45:30 am
Don't see why not.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 11, 2018, 02:20:16 am
With Steve's help, you soon have the patches on over the claw marks and cloth sealant painted around the edges. As you're finishing the last ironing, he notices the sticker in the corner of your windshield. "Oh shit, you're working ReWheels? Since when? Also, how is it?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on June 11, 2018, 02:36:47 am
"Just two days. And it's... different. Mind, I've only given three rides so far, but you would not imagine the kind of people you meet."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 11, 2018, 03:31:22 am
"Just two days. And it's... different. Mind, I've only given three rides so far, but you would not imagine the kind of people you meet."

"No shit?"

"Yeah... anyways, thanks for the help."

Steve nods. "You're gonna want to leave the patches alone for maybe half an hour. Probably should have brought that up earlier but, I didn't know. Sorry."

"It's alright, I could probably run an errand or two."

As you start the car and prepare to pull out of the shop, Steve leans towards the window. "Don't be such a stranger, Elly, uh? Good luck with the ridesharing!"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on June 11, 2018, 06:54:18 am
"Given the weird things that have been going on with this job I'll probably be coming around here a lot more. See ya around."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 11, 2018, 01:55:10 pm
"Given the weird things that have been going on with this job I'll probably be coming around here a lot more. See ya around."

"Oh... uh, sure. See ya!" Steve waves, and fits his headphones back on as you start driving away.

Well, that was... Steve. Looks like you shouldn't take any passengers for half an hour, so you'd best think of another way to use this time. Perhaps you could take this time to make a grocery run, deposit Roger's money, or just chill out. Or maybe something else.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 11, 2018, 01:57:27 pm
Chill a bit before we pick up some other passenger
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: ~Neri on June 11, 2018, 02:15:22 pm
Deposit the money. It is not wise to carry stacks of 20's around. That is asking for a robbery.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on June 11, 2018, 02:18:23 pm
Yeah, should probably deposit that. Maybe get groceries too if there's time.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 11, 2018, 03:00:23 pm
Yeah, should probably deposit that. Maybe get groceries too if there's time.

You suppose you could take care of two things at once. Question is whether you'd rather use an ATM at the grocery store, or take your money straight to the bank.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on June 11, 2018, 03:29:45 pm
Bank.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: ~Neri on June 11, 2018, 03:46:39 pm
ATMs have charges for use if they aren't from the same bank. Go to the bank.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 11, 2018, 06:19:35 pm
You usually just use ATMs, but you also usually don't deposit cash. Better safe than sorry, you figure. You start heading to the bank. Well, technically it's a credit union, but "bank" is shorter. It's not very far, and soon you're entering the little two-story office. Jeez, you're not sure you've been in here since you opened your account.

There's an open counter with a nameplate on it reading "Petra Farooqi," and the woman sitting on the other side looks up as you approach. "Yes?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on June 12, 2018, 01:40:57 am
Give her the money and tell her you would like to deposit it in your bank account.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on June 12, 2018, 01:45:28 am
Yup. This is how banks work.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 12, 2018, 02:45:07 am
(Now I feel like a dink for pausing there :v)

"Hi, yes. I'm Elia Opal, and I'd like to make a deposit?"

"Of course. Do you have your card?"

"Yeah," you reply, taking it out and beginning to lay out the money. You feel slightly nervous as she starts counting it, as a bunch of $20 bills seems somehow suspicious when you think about it, but she's got them all counted and stowed away without batting an eye. "Thanks."

"Will that be all?"

"Yeah, that's all." You take your receipt and head back out. Well, that was painless. Hmm. Are those overcast clouds looking a bit darker?

Next you head to the supermarket, to pick up about fifty dollars worth of food. You know your list by heart at this point, though you're picking up some slightly different things this week since you feel like learning to make...
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on June 12, 2018, 02:52:41 am
Hmm.

Quiche!
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 12, 2018, 02:59:46 am
Hmm.

Quiche!
Always fun
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on June 12, 2018, 08:05:50 am
But what about a Shepherd's pie.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 16, 2018, 01:55:37 pm
You pick up some extra eggs, flour, herbs, and a few other things, since you'd like to experiment with quiches. As you're heading for checkout, you notice a box of microwave shepherd's pie in the freezer section which intrigues your curiosity, but perhaps next week. Awesome, an open lane with no line.

"$50," says the clerk. There's something satisfying about all your purchases coming to such an exact amount. As he languidly places your groceries into paper bags, you notice the clerk isn't wearing a nametag. Hmm, hope that guy doesn't get in trouble for that. You thank him when he's done and scoop up your bags, passing on the way out the ATM you opted not to use along with one of those machines that vends little toys in capsules.

The day's looking a bit darker out as you get into your car. Starting to look less like overcast and more like cloudy. Well, the half hour's almost up.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 16, 2018, 02:03:03 pm
Put the groceries home
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on June 16, 2018, 06:53:08 pm
Well, that's not suspicious at all!

...Did we get a receipt? What's the total?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Dustan Hache on June 16, 2018, 08:52:11 pm
edit: I'm blind.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on June 16, 2018, 08:52:46 pm
That's kinda old.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 17, 2018, 02:55:27 am
Well, that's not suspicious at all!

...Did we get a receipt? What's the total?

You check your receipt again. Exactly $50. Damn, that's so satisfying for some reason.

Anyways... better get this food home. Fortunately you don't live far from the store, and the overland streets aren't too crowded. Might even be good to try walking here more often. Theoretically. Soon enough you pull in at your parking space and carry the goods back to your apartment, fumbling a bit with the keys as you've got a bag under each arm.

Huh... it occurs to you that, with a job like this, you could come home and take a break whenever you wanted. Well... if there was much really to do in here. You've got a TV, a few DVDs below it, a small collection of books in the bedroom... that's about it, really. No computer. You've just been using your phone for all your net needs. Guess you could always come in and take a nap or eat something though. You bring the food over to the kitchen nook in the back and start loading it into the nearly empty fridge. You're good about not letting anything go to waste, at least.

With everything where it should be, and the paper bags stored away for later use, you take a look at the time. 7:46. Alright, there's probably still some of the morning hustle and bustle to take advantage of.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 17, 2018, 03:02:32 am
What rides we got.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on June 17, 2018, 03:49:05 am
No computer.
We must be some kind of savage.

What rides we got.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 17, 2018, 06:25:01 pm
Well, that's that. You make sure to lock your apartment and run back out to the car. Let's see... there's more drivers out right now, so there's only a couple you could get to:

* Leshawn Keller, going from the strip mall to a large electronics store.

* Nate Meyes, going from the strip mall to an apartment building.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on June 17, 2018, 06:52:31 pm
Ahh, Leshawn!
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 17, 2018, 10:37:49 pm
Ahh, Leshawn!
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on June 18, 2018, 05:56:37 am
Ahh, Leshawn!
+1
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 19, 2018, 06:49:09 pm
Arriving at the strip mall, you see a tall, scrawny young man with a big backpack and braided hair standing outside the old Radio Shack, staring intently at his phone. As you roll on up, he looks at up at your car, evidently noticing your sticker. "You my ride?" he asks, approaching.

"Leshawn?" You've decided to just keep the passenger window open to facilitate such things.

"Yeah"

"Then yep," you answer. Leshawn plonks his ginormous backpack down onto the passenger seat and hops in the back, returning to his phonegazing. You swing around towards the street, passing another young-ish man with a buzz-cut waiting outside a law office. He stares at your windshield sticker as you go by. Hmm, if only it was a carpool.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on June 20, 2018, 08:17:37 am
I don't think this guys gonna want to talk so lets just take him to where he wants to go.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 20, 2018, 01:25:48 pm
The drive feels a bit longer as you don't try to start a conversation with Leshawn, who seems wrapped up in his own business. You pull up on the highway and breeze on over to the outlet store he's heading to, which is conveniently near the off ramp. "We're here," you say as you pull into the parking lot.

Leshawn looks up from his phone. "Cool. Hey, uh, could you wait out here for a bit? I might have another stop."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 20, 2018, 01:31:42 pm
Nothing wierd happend yet so why not.
No probelom
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 20, 2018, 01:53:03 pm
"Sure, but it'll cost extra," you tell him.

"That's fine," he says, dragging his backpack up over the headrest and then disembarking. "Thanks."

You press "add stop" on your app and leave the dialogue sitting open, watching Leshawn head walk on into the big store. A couple minutes roll by, and you pull into a parking space near the front, starting to wonder about any customers you could be missing out on right now. But, Leshawn pings you on the app and shortly you see him leave the store, and he jogs over to your car. "We gotta try somewhere else," he says, and starts typing into his phone. Your "add stop" pops up with a new destination, another electronics outlet store.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 20, 2018, 01:55:56 pm
Start drive
"Willing to share what you are looking for?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 20, 2018, 08:11:17 pm
Start drive
"Willing to share what you are looking for?"

"Oh... well I dunno if you're into audio stuff, but I'm looking for a new FX pedal compatible with my setup."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on June 21, 2018, 10:51:22 am
"That has some to do with electric guitars, I think."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 21, 2018, 01:44:22 pm
"That has some to do with electric guitars, I think."

"You can use it for electric guitars, yeah," Leshawn says, buckling up. "I'm looking for one that plugs into both my bass and my rig, though. Like, the EDM panel and the bass have a jack, but my computer is USB, so I wanna get one that can plug both kinds of cables. I'd look for an adapter but I already got both the cables, and it kinda fucks with the sound."

Shawn's looking at his phone as he says all this, making you unsure whether or not he'd want to keep talking as you drive.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on June 22, 2018, 03:36:59 am
"No idea where you could get one of those."
Keep driving to the destination.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 25, 2018, 01:36:11 am
(Whoops, missed the reply)

"No idea where you could get one of those."
Keep driving to the destination.

"Heh, me neither, but I'ma start by checking everywhere in town. I don't wanna have to order, that'd be expensive as shit..." Hmm. Sounds like you might be getting more requests to leave the meter running. Sure enough, as you pull into the lot at the next store, Leshawn turns around. "Hey, could you wait out here again? I'll be quick."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 25, 2018, 02:21:16 am
Does monster hunting work in this universe with music, it's too normal.
wait, look up the guy on the phone
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on June 25, 2018, 03:21:36 am
He might be a regular guy, that does regular guy stuff.

Sit in the car and stare at the ceiling.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 25, 2018, 03:26:45 am
Not see the damage of looking him up
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on June 25, 2018, 04:14:04 am
But think of the benefits of staring at the ceiling.

wait, look up the guy on the phone
Then:
Sit in the car and stare at the ceiling.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 25, 2018, 04:59:38 am
Ok, I agree to this compromise.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 25, 2018, 01:54:23 pm
Leaning back and staring at the roof of your car, you notice a tint fleck of blood there. Damnit. Well, nothing to do about it right now. Hmm. You pick up your phone and tab over to the internet, entering Leshawn's name into the search bar. Hey, looks like he's got a profile on one of those resumé/gig-finding sites. Leshawn Keller, musician and DJ. Credited with music for something called "Green Thunder." Seems like he's DJ'd for a few local people.

Leshawn returns after a couple minutes, settling down in the back again. "Naw. I got one more place to check though. That cool with you?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Maximum Spin on June 25, 2018, 02:09:27 pm
"You are literally paying me to be here, so, yes."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 25, 2018, 02:18:09 pm
"You are literally paying me to be here, so, yes."
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 25, 2018, 02:21:29 pm
He looks a bit taken-aback for a second. "A'ight. Let's go."

You drive over to the next store in silence, and Leshawn asks you to hold once again. A couple more minutes later he comes out, shaking his head. "No luck. I got just one more stop though." He types something into his phone and a new destination pops up on your app: an apartment building on the North side of town.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on June 25, 2018, 09:57:28 pm
Aw yeah, let's complete this fetch-quest.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on June 26, 2018, 05:17:07 am
Aw yeah, let's complete this fetch-quest.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 26, 2018, 02:17:52 pm
"Sure," you say. You hope this guy knows how much this is costing him. Not that you're complaining. You pull out of the parking lot and start heading North. It's another long, silent ride as Leshawn pays no mind to you, scrolling furiously on his phone. Soon enough you're coming up on a five-story apartment building across the street from the a grocery store. Wow, lucky.

"Here's me. Sorry for taking so much time." Leshawn pulls his pack out from the front seat.

"Don't worry about it, man." As he disembarks, you call out, "Good luck finding your pedal thing!"

Leshawn nods and heads inside. A second later, you get a blip on your phone. Damn, a $10 tip! And on top of that fare, too.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 26, 2018, 02:26:41 pm
Any time for another ride?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 26, 2018, 11:46:54 pm
Any time for another ride?

The main rush of morning transit seems to be over, and the spattering of pings over town seems a bit less dense. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem there's any you can get to before the other drivers.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 26, 2018, 11:52:53 pm
Well then, let's wait for the afternoon
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on June 27, 2018, 01:33:10 am
Try and get that bit of blood of the ceiling.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 27, 2018, 01:38:07 am
Try and get that bit of blood of the ceiling.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 27, 2018, 03:10:58 am
Try and get that bit of blood of the ceiling.

Welp, might as well. You find a wet wipe in your glove compartment and try to expunge the tiny blood splatter. Thankfully it comes out without too much effort, and you don't have to drive all the way home to get the peroxide. While you're at it, you scan the rest of the ceiling for remnants of last night's harrowing events, and fortunately find only a few more easily-erased marks. Now your car is truly clean. Well, relatively speaking. Hmm. Still got Mr. Henderson's harmonica sitting on the console there. You wonder if you should stow it somewhere, or something.

Well then, let's wait for the afternoon

The skies get fuller and darker as the day goes on. You see gradually fewer pings, it being a weekday and the weather taking a turn, and other drivers snap them up for the most part. It starts to drizzle a bit, off and on, and you manage to pick up a few folks who'd rather not walk, but overall things are starting to get frustrating again. However, as it's getting on past five, and the workday draws to a close, your map starts getting busy again and you spot some opportunities:

*Joe Brent, going from your grocery store to a nearby house.

*Petra Farooqi, going from the bank to a duplex.

*Pat Kressener, going from a hotel to a pizzeria.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on June 27, 2018, 03:28:40 am
Petra Farooqi
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 30, 2018, 12:55:09 pm
Petra Farooqi

You drive on over to the credit union, the rain starting to pick up again as you pull up next to the curb. A tall-ish woman with a very neatly collected suit and hair stands in the shelter of the doorway, holding her phone in one hand and a glasses case in the other. She calls out when you pull up, "Hello! Can you open the door please?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on June 30, 2018, 01:00:05 pm
Open the door
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on June 30, 2018, 01:06:50 pm
Open the door

You lean over and swing the passenger side door open, and the woman makes a dash for the seat with one hand up shielding her face. She closes the door, slightly damper, and starts fiddling with the glasses case. "Really didn't think it would rain today..." she says, extracting a pair of blue-rimmed spectacles and putting them on. She looks over at you and narrows her eyes as if looking closer. "Say, weren't you in here earlier today?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on June 30, 2018, 08:43:58 pm
"Yup. Depositing some cash."

Drive!
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 01, 2018, 04:10:43 am
"Yup. Depositing some cash."

Drive!

You take off towards Petra's residential neighborhood. "Yes... a bunch of twenty dollar bills. Do rideshare drivers take cash?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on July 01, 2018, 04:32:01 am
Say half true
Someone brought his dog into the car and destroyed a bunch of staff in here, it was compensation
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on July 01, 2018, 04:32:32 am
"That's a rather personal question, you know?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on July 01, 2018, 05:02:14 am
"That's a rather personal question, you know?"
Say half true
Someone brought his dog into the car and destroyed a bunch of staff in here, it was compensation
+1 to both.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 01, 2018, 12:19:32 pm
"That's a rather personal question, you know?"

"Oh. Sorry," she says, turning her head back to the front.

Say half true
Someone brought his dog into the car and destroyed a bunch of staff in here, it was compensation

"It's compensation, someone brought his dog into the car and it damaged the seats."

"Oh... you cleaned up right? I mean, it looks clean. I am allergic to dogs, so just hoping you got rid of any dander."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Lunardog15 on July 01, 2018, 12:40:55 pm
I mean I had to patch them up so...
I think they should be ok?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on July 02, 2018, 07:16:42 am
"It was only the backseat and the back of the passenger seat, so it you should be fine."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Maximum Spin on July 02, 2018, 07:51:55 am
Why not just truthfully say: "Don't worry, I cleaned up very thoroughly. I can't promise I didn't miss anything, but I don't think I did."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on July 02, 2018, 08:04:49 am
Why not just truthfully say: "Don't worry, I cleaned up very thoroughly. I can't promise I didn't miss anything, but I don't think I did."
+1 That's better then mine.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 03, 2018, 10:54:39 am
Why not just truthfully say: "Don't worry, I cleaned up very thoroughly. I can't promise I didn't miss anything, but I don't think I did."
+1 That's better then mine.

"Don't worry, I cleaned up very thoroughly. New seat covers and everything. I can't promise I didn't miss anything, but I don't think I did."

"Wow. Must've been some dog..."

"Yeah, it was a big boy alright. Got real freaked out about something. All good now though."

"Hmm," Petra stares at the raindrops streaming down the windshield. "Well, it's not like I was going to get out and wait for another car in the rain anyways." There is a rumble of distant thunder. Petra looks over again and removes something from her suit pocket. "Gum?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on July 04, 2018, 03:24:58 am
"Sure, I'll take a piece."
Keep driving and be sure to say thank you after getting the gum.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on July 04, 2018, 03:29:46 am
"Sure, I'll take a piece."
Keep driving and be sure to say thank you after getting the gum.
+1
Are we missing something or the last two rides were normal?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on July 04, 2018, 03:48:02 am
Are we missing something or the last two rides were normal?
Not every ride needs to be an adventure, this makes the strange ones more special.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 04, 2018, 06:47:58 pm
"Sure, I'll take a piece."
Keep driving and be sure to say thank you after getting the gum.

"Sure, I'll take a piece," you say, keeping one hand on the wheel as you do so. "Thanks." You pop it in your mouth and start chewing. Hmm. Pomegranate. She pops a piece in her own mouth and starts chewing. Hmm. Almost seems like an excuse not to make conversation. You drive on for a bit, swishing through the water pooling near the gutters, and Petra takes out a little notebook from her suit jacket, angling it away from you as she starts to scribble. Given the conditions, you're keeping your eyes on the road more than usual, but you catch her taking quick glances at you or out the window every so often.

You start getting lost in the act of driving. Just something about the rain; the sereneness of the sound, the extra attention needed. It's getting pretty dark pretty fast as the clouds continue to thicken in the evening, and soon enough you pull into the sleepily-lit neighborhood your app is pointing to. Sure enough, there's a duplex, right on target, a blue two-story affair divided left and right. You stop at the curb and look over to see Petra looks a bit lost herself, taking a second to stop scribbling after the car stops. "Hmm? Oh." She stashes the notepad back in her pocket and removes her glasses, stashing them back in the case. "Thank you for the ride."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on July 05, 2018, 05:15:47 am
"Your welcome, have good evening."
See if there are any rides available after we start to drive away.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on July 05, 2018, 05:35:03 am
"Your welcome, have good evening."
See if there are any rides available after we start to drive away.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 05, 2018, 01:31:43 pm
"Your welcome, have good evening."
See if there are any rides available after we start to drive away.
+1

"You're welcome, have good evening."

"See you at the office," she says, fishing for her keys, then getting out and making a mad dash for the sheltered eaves of her door. Well then.

You drive off and start looking for more pings. There might be some you could reach, but looking at the time, it may be a good idea to head home if you want to get started on that quiche for dinner. As you're browsing, though, you get a ping from your messenger:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on July 05, 2018, 08:57:16 pm
Oh, hey.
Was just about to drive back home, actually

Had a bit of an odd ride this morning. I'm pretty sure that I... gave an old man a ride to heaven?
Like, usually I'd put this down to distorted memory or something, but I also apparently met a werewolf yesterday. So like.

What are the odds that this rideshare app is like, haunted or something?

God I hope the nsa aren't reading my texts actually I'd sound so crazy.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 05, 2018, 10:48:32 pm
You make sure to pull over before you actually reply, feeling slightly guilty about that last bit in his text.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on July 06, 2018, 03:25:23 am
I believe all of the stuff about the NSA and that's why I wear this tinfoil hat all the time, just in case they are trying to read my mind.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on July 06, 2018, 03:30:39 am
There are werewolfs so I prrety sure one of rheir projects was a success
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Eschar on July 06, 2018, 01:39:39 pm
Isn't Roger Williams a real person?

Point out that the NSA probably isn't interested in whether he is crazy.

Feel free to downvote if this is in fact a pedantic point that won't really help his situation.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on July 06, 2018, 01:50:56 pm
Isn't Roger Williams a real person?

Point out that the NSA probably isn't interested in whether he is crazy.

Feel free to downvote if this is in fact a pedantic point that won't really help his situation.
No one suggested something better so +1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on July 06, 2018, 02:17:33 pm
Just say something normal I am not feeling very creative dunno sorry
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on July 06, 2018, 02:25:18 pm
Just say something normal I am not feeling very creative dunno sorry
If you insist

Nevermind, so what's up, why the text
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Maximum Spin on July 06, 2018, 07:30:36 pm
Isn't Roger Williams a real person?

Point out that the NSA probably isn't interested in whether he is crazy.

Feel free to downvote if this is in fact a pedantic point that won't really help his situation.
That doesn't even make sense, we're the one who said the thing about the NSA.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 07, 2018, 01:46:43 am
(115 degrees means I don't wanna bother with images, lol)
(Meant to do a longer one but it's been a long day)

You continue texting Roger:
Quote
>Hold on
>You are literally a werewolf, but the NSA stretches your credibility?
>Yeah that does seem a bit weird.
< Erm...
< I'm not super comfortable with the W-word.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Eschar on July 07, 2018, 07:10:05 pm
Isn't Roger Williams a real person?

Point out that the NSA probably isn't interested in whether he is crazy.

Feel free to downvote if this is in fact a pedantic point that won't really help his situation.
That doesn't even make sense, we're the one who said the thing about the NSA.

Oh. Sorry.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 07, 2018, 09:13:16 pm
(Perhaps using the quote button to post the update in wasn't the best idea)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on July 07, 2018, 09:27:20 pm
Okay, how would you describe it, then?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 09, 2018, 01:52:52 am
Welp, this conversation is taking a weird detour. In the distance you hear another peal of thunder.

Quote
> Okay, how would you describe it then?
< I don't know
< Just don't like referring to it so directly
> Alright
> Anyways, what's up?
< Just got worried about the weather
< Heard someone's tires squealing like they'd lost control for a sec
< But since you mention it, I think we should talk about strange happenings sometime
< What was that you said about giving an old man a ride to heaven?

At this point you realize someone like Steve Blue would've pointed out innuendo there without mercy. Small miracles...

Quote
> Oh yeah
> Well after I left your house, I got a request on the app for someone waiting outside the nursing home
> So I get there to find this old guy, all neatly dressed
> And now I think about it, I don't remember him having a phone
> I pick him up, he starts talking to me about classic rock or something, and it starts getting all misty out until the car's just surrounded in a white void of fog, and the drive's taking way longer than it should.
> So I kinda put it together and ask him about it, he tells me to get as old as him at least before I go the same way.
> Then he's just... gone into the mist, which clears up pretty fast as I drive away.
< Well then. I don't recall seeing any mist this morning. It did start getting cloudy though.
< But yeah, we should definitely talk about this stuff. Maybe in person some time, if you're that afraid of the NSA seeing :v
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Maximum Spin on July 09, 2018, 02:03:45 am
"That was a joke. But yeah, I can think of a few things I'd rather do in person."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on July 09, 2018, 02:24:29 am
"That was a joke. But yeah, I can think of a few things I'd rather do in person."
Sounds so much like innuendo for some reason but yes, we should
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on July 09, 2018, 03:56:10 am
Embrace the innuendo.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: ~Neri on July 09, 2018, 04:07:27 am
Maybe don't do innuendo with the werewolf we literally only met a day ago.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on July 09, 2018, 04:08:39 am
I mean, not on purpose or pointing it out specifically, just not bothering to change it because life is too short for that shit.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: ~Neri on July 09, 2018, 04:22:49 am
Considering prior posts. I'm nigh certain you're trying to make the character act weird again.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on July 09, 2018, 04:53:19 am
Embrace the weird, maybe?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on July 09, 2018, 04:54:37 am
Insisting that we never do anything out of the ordinary is an easy way to ruin an SG.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: ~Neri on July 09, 2018, 06:54:38 am
The character is a normal person whom is not being piloted by a hivemind. Keep that in mind when posting suggestions, they aren't gonna magically go pants on head crazy just because their job is a little weird. Additionally. Bay12 is a SFW forum. Keep that in mind as well.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Maximum Spin on July 09, 2018, 07:54:51 am
Additionally. Bay12 is a SFW forum. Keep that in mind as well.
If a little awkwardness and innuendo is considered unsafe at your workplace, you should become a NEET.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 09, 2018, 10:39:33 am
(Eh, it's not as weird as they were posting before. I'll veto anything truly dumb. But choosing what direction to take in personal interactions is an important part of this game. I'll give y'all some more time to vote on that reply as there's disagreement on it though.)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 09, 2018, 09:48:15 pm
(On looking again, it seems it's 2 v 1. I didn't even notice the innuendo at first, so it's not really out of line.)

(Also, I wonder what folks are picturing when I just say she lives in an apartment)

You send out one last reply before you get back on the road.

Quote
> That was a joke.
> But yeah, I can think of a few things I'd rather do in person.
< Alright, let's talk soon.
< Stay safe out there

The rain continues picking up as you drive until you're fairly sure a weather anchor somewhere is getting fired tomorrow. There's an ankle-deep flow of water running next to the curb and a sizeable puddle encroaching on your parking spot. Thank god you brought the groceries in earlier. You wonder if you should take Mr. Henderson's harmonica inside with you (y/n), and then make a dash for your unit, getting a bit drenched even over the short distance you're exposed for. Ugh.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on July 09, 2018, 10:08:33 pm

(Also, I wonder what folks are picturing when I just say she lives in an apartment)


I didn't notice and thought we lived in a house for some reason, so that. :V

Y
Make Quiche.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 09, 2018, 10:55:07 pm
Not bothering to dry off, you get to work clearing your kitchen counters and setting out your ingredients, searching the recipe you wanted to try on your phone and queuing the instructional video on youtube. It goes... pretty well, actually. You get some egg whites splattered on your counter, but you get the whole thing done in about 45 minutes and the quiche looks and smells great as you pull it out of your oven. Ahh, spam and broccoli!

You eat a third or so of it before you feel just absolutely full and stash the rest in the fridge. Well, gonna count that one as a success. As you're scrubbing your plate, you start thinking about when (or whether) you want to head back out when, without warning, the lights go out.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on July 09, 2018, 11:28:34 pm
Is it the fuse, go check.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 09, 2018, 11:41:00 pm
Is it the fuse, go check.

You get out your phone and turn on the flashlight, receiving a warning about "network connectivity lost" and seeing zero bars. With some trouble you make your way to the fusebox in the hall and start flipping switches. Nope.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on July 09, 2018, 11:48:52 pm
Is it's only in our apartment? If not, is it only in this building?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on July 10, 2018, 12:07:04 am
Storm. Possibly supernatural bullshit, given that this was apparently not forecasted. And the other person who's remarked on it is also somewhat supernatural.

Let's probably just stay here, but be prepared for... something.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 10, 2018, 12:24:47 am
Look out a window to see if a power line got downed, then just go hunker down in the bedroom and read a book or something. Grumble angrily at the universe conspiring to spoil your quiche.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 10, 2018, 02:26:45 am
Is it's only in our apartment? If not, is it only in this building?
Storm. Possibly supernatural bullshit, given that this was apparently not forecasted. And the other person who's remarked on it is also somewhat supernatural.

Let's probably just stay here, but be prepared for... something.

Look out a window to see if a power line got downed, then just go hunker down in the bedroom and read a book or something. Grumble angrily at the universe conspiring to spoil your quiche.

Ugh... well, there's no way you're walking out into the neighborhood while it's pouring buckets. Out your windows what you can see is mainly the parking zone and the common area of your complex... well, you normally could, if the streetlights weren't off. Mkay. You double check your deadbolt and go lie down in your actual bedroom. Fortunately you've got a couple full phone-chargers, enough to keep your phone light on for a good many hours. You pick up a book from the small collection by your bed and get to reading: it's...
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on July 10, 2018, 02:57:44 am
Classic book of urban fantasy, fitting for the last couple of days
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: King Zultan on July 10, 2018, 05:01:36 am
Post apocalyptic fiction.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 10, 2018, 10:13:36 am
Classic book of urban fantasy, fitting for the last couple of days
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 10, 2018, 11:34:03 am
...it's a post apocalyptic urban fantasy book, in which all modern technology suddenly stops working one day. You've read it before, but a long time ago. Perhaps a bit on-the-nose for a blackout, but soon you find yourself absorbed. Hours flow by, your eyes growing heavy reading by the small light of your phone. You rest them for a moment...

...

...

......

CLANG

Your eyes open. You feel your face resting in a small spot of your own drool. Ugh. Must've fallen asleep with the pillow pressing your chin tho the side again.

THUMP

Oh right. What the hell is that? It sounds like it's coming from outside.

BANG

...from the direction of your parking spot.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 10, 2018, 12:40:53 pm
Put on a raincoat and grab an umbrella. Head out to check on your car.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on July 10, 2018, 01:25:05 pm
Put on a raincoat and grab an umbrella. Head out to check on your car.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on July 10, 2018, 01:27:34 pm
Maybe also grab something heavy for whacking monsters with.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 10, 2018, 01:32:27 pm
That's what the umbrella is for.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on July 10, 2018, 01:59:23 pm
Something heavier than an umbrella. Unless our umbrella is a sword sheath or something.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 10, 2018, 05:36:14 pm
Raincoat... check. Lying at the side of the couch. Umbrella... check. Right in the closet where it should be.

CLANG

... bludgeon... hmm. The heaviest heftable thing you can think of is the toilet paper stand in the bathroom... check? Hmm... 2:03 AM. The rain outside is quieter than earlier, but you still don't want to be out without some cover. You set your phone in the breast pocket of your coat and go out your door, dual-wielding, as it were. Still pitch black outside, no signal bars. You can only see what's in the little cone of light from your phone before you. Not ideal... you walk with your erstwhile weapon held in front of you.

Advancing carefully, the rain tap-tapping on your umbrella, your light shortly shines on your car. BANG. The car looks totally unmolested, the sound seems to be coming from a bit further ahead. The dumpster? You lean around to get a view of the-

crackle crackle

Faint orange streaks arc down a shape before you in the darkness. A shape like a person, made of pure, depthless blackness. SLAM! By its own orange sparks you see its... arm slam into the lid. Doesn't seem to realize there's a latch.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Eschar on July 10, 2018, 06:30:35 pm
Orange sparks. We've seen those before...
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 10, 2018, 07:31:58 pm
"Dude, it's locked. You need to flip open the latch."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on July 10, 2018, 11:02:58 pm
"It'd actually be really inconvenient if you broke that."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 11, 2018, 03:14:20 am
"Dude, it's locked. You need to flip open the latch."

The... thing jitters, whirling around to face you. An orange, electric outline crackles around it, defining its blackness. BRRRRRT! (https://www.dropbox.com/s/cnumttg8638ws5a/Blorb.wav?dl=0) It advances, arms outstretched, its form seeming to waver.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on July 11, 2018, 04:46:16 am
"I'm not sure what I expected to do at this point in the plan. Bye!"

Yeah that's alright we'll just be leaving. Depart at a walking pace, given that running away will usually make big things charge.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on July 11, 2018, 06:54:44 am
"I'm not sure what I expected to do at this point in the plan. Bye!"

Yeah that's alright we'll just be leaving. Depart at a walking pace, given that running away will usually make big things charge.
+1 walk backwards, don't stop looking at it unless it go fast
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 11, 2018, 10:57:08 am
"I'm not sure what I expected to do at this point in the plan. Bye!"

Yeah that's alright we'll just be leaving. Depart at a walking pace, given that running away will usually make big things charge.
+1 walk backwards, don't stop looking at it unless it go fast

The thing lowers itself as if preparing to run, but the jittering of its shape seems to interfere with its movements, so its speed remains a walking pace. That's fine by you.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 11, 2018, 11:12:51 am
Keep backing up. Attempt communication.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 11, 2018, 11:18:56 am
Keep backing up. Attempt communication.

"Uh, heeey," you say, backing up. "Did I interrupt your dumpster diving...?" Hmm... you should think where you're backing up to: into the apartment complex, or down the drive and towards the street?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 11, 2018, 11:24:33 am
Into the apartment complex. Given that it was having trouble banging on a dumpster and didn't notice the latch, it probably isn't smart enough to pick a lock, nor strong enough to break down a door.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on July 11, 2018, 01:55:53 pm
Into the apartment complex. Given that it was having trouble banging on a dumpster and didn't notice the latch, it probably isn't smart enough to pick a lock, nor strong enough to break down a door.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 11, 2018, 02:37:14 pm
You start backing up towards your apartment, the thing still advancing on you. You start to gain a bit of distance, even walking backwards, though you fear tripping up in the rain. With relief you back into your apartment and shut the door. Then the deadbolt. The thing didn't seem to make any sound as it walked, so you're not sure what it's doing now.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Rockeater on July 11, 2018, 02:38:44 pm
Barricade the door, better safe than sorry
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 11, 2018, 02:42:52 pm
Then, grab all the battery powered lights you can find and lock yourself into a closet. Who knows, it's a shadow person. Maybe it can teleport into darkened corners or something.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 11, 2018, 05:32:26 pm
Barricade the door, better safe than sorry
Then, grab all the battery powered lights you can find and lock yourself into a closet. Who knows, it's a shadow person. Maybe it can teleport into darkened corners or something.

It's nearly pitch black, but your familiarity with the space helps you find a nearby chair and wedge it against the doorhandle. There's a bang! on your door, and you run to start pushing the couch. It's heavy, but with a surge of adrenaline you manage to push it in front of your door as well. Okay, lights... wait, do you even have any battery lights aside from your phone? Fuck... maybe in the bedroom. You go to check, and see an orange-lined dark shape standing outside the window.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 11, 2018, 05:37:27 pm
NOPEITY NOPE. Not dealing with that, head into a lockable area with no windows.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Egan_BW on July 11, 2018, 05:39:38 pm
nahhhhhhhhhhh mate
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 11, 2018, 06:45:32 pm
nahhhhhhhhhhh mate
NOPEITY NOPE. Not dealing with that, head into a lockable area with no windows.

Nooope. You bolt for the bathroom and slam the door behind you, desperately fumbling for the lock. Click. Not windowless, exactly, but it's one of those high-up tiny privacy windows above the shower. Okay... okay... um... there's a strange, creaking, ringing noise from somewhre outside the door. Uhhh.... nothing to wedge against the door... you heft the toilet paper stand in both hands.

THUMP!
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 11, 2018, 07:23:47 pm
Assuming that thump was wedging something under the door, rest against it to add your body weight to the equation. Be watchful of the window.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: FallacyofUrist on July 11, 2018, 07:50:44 pm
Assuming that thump was wedging something under the door, rest against it to add your body weight to the equation. Be watchful of the window.
+1. Please tell us the toilet paper stand is a nice metal one.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 11, 2018, 08:51:31 pm
Assuming that thump was wedging something under the door, rest against it to add your body weight to the equation. Be watchful of the window.

You'd like to think you just forcefully wedged something against the door, but as you'd just assessed, there isn't any moveable furniture here in the bathroom aside from the metal thing you're currently wielding. Shit. You lean your weight against the door. Shoulders first, arms held back, ready to swing...

THUD

Something smacks into the door from the other side. The lock and your efforts resist. crackle crackle

WHAM

Oof! You felt the bounce from that one. No creaking or splintering, though. At least, not yet.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 11, 2018, 09:01:08 pm
This may have been a poor idea. Keep holding.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Maximum Spin on July 11, 2018, 09:28:15 pm
Call our werewolf friend and explain what's happening. Anyone else who might be able to help too, I guess.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: WillowLuman on July 11, 2018, 09:46:28 pm
Now would be a good time to call for help, you think. Switching to a single-handed heft on the toilet paper stand, you unpocket your phone. Zero bars. Fuck. That's right, the power's still out.

WHAM

Maybe you could dump water on it. Or, wait, it was out in the rain-

BAM

O-or maybe you could bust open the bathroom window and climb up the shower bar-

WHUMP! crack

OR! MAYBE! You could... could fling open the door between hits, and... a-and surprise attack!

SLAM!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Egan_BW on July 11, 2018, 10:02:12 pm
panic roll. spam r1.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: WillowLuman on July 11, 2018, 10:05:53 pm
panic roll. spam r1.

OR.. OR MAYBE YOU COULD DIVE PAST IT! YEAH! BUST OUTTA HERE AND JUMP AROUND LIKE A CRAZY PERSON BEFORE YOU GET TOTALLY CORNERED! HA-ah-ah... wait. Is that light coming from under the door?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Maximum Spin on July 11, 2018, 10:16:17 pm
Assess whether the phone will fit under the door. If so, try writing something to the effect of "WHAT DO YOU WANT?" and putting it under the door. Maybe it'll parley.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 11, 2018, 11:41:20 pm
Assess whether the phone will fit under the door. If so, try writing something to the effect of "WHAT DO YOU WANT?" and putting it under the door. Maybe it'll parley.
+1, but only if it does not respond to verbal and written--on paper--communication. If it busts our phone, we lose our job.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: WillowLuman on July 11, 2018, 11:59:01 pm
"What do you want??" you cry, bracing for another impact. And... nothing. Okay. You shine your phone around, looking to see if maybe there's something to write with... wait. There's a signal!
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 12, 2018, 12:09:34 am
Peek under the door to see if the lights have turned back on. Call our our demihuman friend.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: WillowLuman on July 12, 2018, 12:56:16 am
Peek under the door to see if the lights have turned back on. Call our our demihuman friend.

It looks like there's light coming from under there. Not sure about putting that at eye level, you opt instead to flick the bathroom switch. Yellowish light instantly bathes the room and fills you with some small relief. Okay... now time to call for help.

Ring. Ring. Ring. Ring. Ring. Ring. "You have reached the voice mailbox of-" Alright, probably to be expected at least once.

Ring. Ring. Ring. Ri- "Unnnhh... hello? Ms. Opal? It's 2 in the AM, what is this?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 12, 2018, 01:05:06 am
"HOLY SHADOWPERSON BATMAN."
Explain to him what happened with the monster and the sparks.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Rockeater on July 12, 2018, 02:04:22 am
"HOLY SHADOWPERSON BATMAN."
Explain to him what happened with the monster and the sparks.

Start with something attacking me and it's not human
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: King Zultan on July 12, 2018, 05:53:01 am
"HOLY SHADOWPERSON BATMAN."
Explain to him what happened with the monster and the sparks.

Start with something attacking me and it's not human
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: WillowLuman on July 12, 2018, 10:13:51 am
"HOLY SHADOWPERSON BATMAN."
Explain to him what happened with the monster and the sparks.

Start with something attacking me and it's not human
+1

"A thing! A thing! There's a-a thing attacking me!"

"Hold... what?"

"It's-It's like a person, but made of shadows, and surrounded by orange sparks, and it was trying to break into my dumpster!"

"What??"

"And now it's in my fucking house!"

"Oh god! Are you alright??"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 12, 2018, 10:26:33 am
"Yeah, uh, I locked myself in the bathroom. The thing is... it was giving off orange sparks like the, uh, wolf bits."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Rockeater on July 12, 2018, 10:46:43 am
"Yeah, uh, I locked myself in the bathroom. The thing is... it was giving off orange sparks like the, uh, wolf bits."
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: WillowLuman on July 12, 2018, 01:00:16 pm
"Yeah, uh, I locked myself in the bathroom. The thing is... it was giving off orange sparks like the, uh, wolf bits."
+1

"The... hold on..."

"Or, uh, human bits, technically? Not important."

"So there's a creature made of shadows, it was breaking into your dumpster, it's attacking you in your house, and it's got orange sparks?"

"Yes!"

"Okay, okay, give me a minute to process this... um... can you hold out? What do you want me to do?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Rockeater on July 12, 2018, 01:12:21 pm
What we planes him to do anyway?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Maximum Spin on July 12, 2018, 01:32:59 pm
"Well, I think it might be connected to you, or possibly in some sense is you. Since it seems to want the pieces of you that, uh, fell out. Maybe it's some kind of fetch or tulpa? Hm, I know, I could turn up the volume and you could try to talk to it?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Rockeater on July 12, 2018, 01:34:13 pm
"Well, I think it might be connected to you, or possibly in some sense is you. Since it seems to want the pieces of you that, uh, fell out. Maybe it's some kind of fetch or tulpa? Hm, I know, I could turn up the volume and you could try to talk to it?"
Good enough for me +1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: WillowLuman on July 12, 2018, 02:50:18 pm
"Well, I think it might be connected to you, or possibly in some sense is you. Since it seems to want the pieces of you that, uh, fell out. Maybe it's some kind of fetch or tulpa? Hm, I know, I could turn up the volume and you could try to talk to it?"

"What?? That's... um.... okay??"

You hit 'speaker phone' and turn the volume up as high as it will go. "You're on."

"...Hello? Is someone there?" After a few seconds... no response. Come to think of it, there haven't been any bangs on the door for a while now. "Hello? Is it doing anything?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Maximum Spin on July 12, 2018, 02:54:44 pm
"No, I think it might have gone away. Maybe it's scared of you!"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: WillowLuman on July 12, 2018, 03:11:25 pm
"No, I think it might have gone away. Maybe it's scared of you!"

"...Do you think it's safe to come out?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Egan_BW on July 12, 2018, 03:12:28 pm
Actually, we haven't heard any more bangs since the power came back, and we got cell signal. I'm going to guess that these are connected. Open the door.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Rockeater on July 12, 2018, 03:14:08 pm
Actually, we haven't heard any more bangs since the power came back, and we got cell signal. I'm going to guess that these are connected. Open the door.
make sense, just hold somthing
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: WillowLuman on July 12, 2018, 03:23:53 pm
Actually, we haven't heard any more bangs since the power came back, and we got cell signal. I'm going to guess that these are connected. Open the door.
make sense, just hold somthing

Taking the toilet paper stand once again in both hands, you open the door with your elbow, tensed to swing. However, outside, there's no shadow thing. Your bedroom light is off, but from the light of the bathroom behind you and the living room out to the right, you see a trail of dark stains... footprints?... in the carpet leading from your closed bedroom window to in front of the bathroom... and back to the window. They seem to be fading away, the ones closer to the light faster.

Roger's voice comes from your phone on the bathroom sink. "Ms. Opal? Is everything okay?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Egan_BW on July 12, 2018, 03:36:05 pm
I think it doesn't like light. Note to self: get strong flashlight.

"Yeah, I'm fine. It looks like whatever that was left when the lights came back on."

One more thing; it went through the window twice without opening or breaking it. Given the connection to darkness and that it was bashing a dumpster rather than just teleporting through, it seems that this thing can move through solid objects, but only if transparent.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: WillowLuman on July 12, 2018, 04:22:40 pm
"Yeah, I'm fine. It looks like whatever that was left when the lights came back on."

"Oh... Do you think you're going to be okay?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 12, 2018, 04:25:02 pm
"Yeah, though I might want to buy a battery powered light. And maybe lockable window shutters. Looks like it can phase through glass or something."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: WillowLuman on July 12, 2018, 04:41:11 pm
"Y-yeah," you say, setting down your "weapon" and retrieving your phone. You head into your room and start digging around to see if you have that light. "I-I think I'm gonna buy a really bright flashlight. And maybe some shutters, um, I think it can phase through glass?"

"Um... okay. And, you're sure you're gonna be alright?"

"I think so. I've got the lights on now." Damn, there's no flashlight in your bedroom stuff.

"Alright... well, call me again if you need help... christ..."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 12, 2018, 04:49:30 pm
Say goodbye and hang up. Try to sleep, but keep your phone close.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Egan_BW on July 12, 2018, 05:50:12 pm
Um, tell him that it was probably after the orange sparking leftover human bits, so he should consider not keeping those around the house, lest he attract a shadowbeast.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: WillowLuman on July 12, 2018, 06:31:48 pm
Say goodbye and hang up. Try to sleep, but keep your phone close.
Um, tell him that it was probably after the orange sparking leftover human bits, so he should consider not keeping those around the house, lest he attract a shadowbeast.

"Wait, Roger... I think it may have been after your... leftovers... so if you've got any..."

"Oh... way ahead of you. Don't worry about me."

"Alright... goodnight."

"Goodnight. Let's talk soon."

You hear a long sigh before you hang up. Yeah, whew. What the fuck... werewolves, dead dudes, now... whatever the hell that was. What a weird week this has been so far. And tomorrow, or, today technically is only Thursday. Well, better get some sleep. There's bills to pay, and therefore work to be done tomorrow. Not feeling entirely safe sleeping right next to a window tonight, you go into the living room and try pushing the couch away from the front door. Oof. Well, at least you're more tired now...

...

...

......

You open your eyes to see dawn light coming in through the kitchen window. 5:41 AM, says your phone.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 12, 2018, 06:45:13 pm
Eat a bit of leftover quiche for breakfast, and try to see if our bathroom door is damaged.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: WillowLuman on July 12, 2018, 07:09:30 pm
You grab a chunk of quiche from the fridge. Still looks okay at least, and feels cold enough. Nibbling, you go over to look at your bathroom door. Mmmmm. There's a dent with little cracks around it on the front of it. Great...
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: FallacyofUrist on July 12, 2018, 07:29:25 pm
Bemoan what our life has become. Do we have a computer with internet access at our house? If so, download TOR(The Onion Router) or something similar for anonymous web browsing then use it to look up "orange sparks magic" and similar phrases.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG]
Post by: WillowLuman on July 12, 2018, 07:41:29 pm
Bemoan what our life has become. Do we have a computer with internet access at our house? If so, download TOR(The Onion Router) or something similar for anonymous web browsing then use it to look up "orange sparks magic" and similar phrases.
You've got a TV, a few DVDs below it, a small collection of books in the bedroom... that's about it, really. No computer. You've just been using your phone for all your net needs.
Bemoaning what your life has become, you sigh at you your already bare apartment now being slightly damaged. It's like entropy, or something. You feel like you're not at all equipped to deal with this shit.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: FallacyofUrist on July 12, 2018, 08:26:36 pm
We should get a computer. Surely we can get a Moogle laptop for cheap. Or something like that. Probably be handy. Also organize our books.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Egan_BW on July 12, 2018, 08:33:04 pm
I think we now have ample evidence that some kind of proper self-defense weapon is probably justified.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: WillowLuman on July 12, 2018, 09:25:32 pm
We should get a computer. Surely we can get a Moogle laptop for cheap. Or something like that. Probably be handy. Also organize our books.
I think we now have ample evidence that some kind of proper self-defense weapon is probably justified.
There's some things you feel lacking in, though you figure it may be best to get some more in your savings before buying much. However, you could probably pick up something more imposing to defend yourself with for fairly cheap. Though, thinking of savings, after your morning routine it'd probably be right on time to pick up some morning folks.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Things that go WHAM in the night
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 12, 2018, 09:30:25 pm
Check your phone for ride offers, and head to our car, while being sure to take a look at that dumpster the monster was attacking.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 12, 2018, 10:57:06 pm
Check your phone for ride offers, and head to our car, while being sure to take a look at that dumpster the monster was attacking.

First, you give yourself a quick wipe-down with a washcloth, to avoid spacing out in a full-on shower, then put on a fresh set of clothes. Then you head on out to your car, going a bit further to take a look at the dumpster. Looks undamaged. Aight. Time to see what rides you've got the opportunity to provide:

* Pat Kressener, going from a hotel to a bar

* Petra Farooqi, going from the community center to the bank.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on July 12, 2018, 11:01:09 pm
Petra!
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: FallacyofUrist on July 12, 2018, 11:15:20 pm
Petra!
Let's go give Petra a ride.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 12, 2018, 11:32:43 pm
Petra!
Let's go give Petra a ride.

Hmm, Petra again. Sounds good. You start driving towards the community center, and reach it soon enough with the lacking morning traffic. There it is, a big amalgam of square red-brick constructions at the head of the city's largest park. And there she is, standing outside in a grey suit and her blue-rimmed spectacles. She peers closely as you approach, and climbs into the passenger's seat of your car.

"Well, this is remarkable," she says.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on July 12, 2018, 11:44:18 pm
Smile.
"Well, you're certainly remarking on it."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 13, 2018, 12:31:07 am
Smile.
"Well, you're certainly remarking on it."

She puffs out a small laugh. "Clever. But to get the same rideshare driver twice in a row. And you're a customer at my job. That's pretty remarkable."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on July 13, 2018, 04:41:57 am
"Its a small world."
Start driving.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 13, 2018, 09:26:14 am
"Its a small world."
Start driving.

"I'll say," she says as you get on the road. "So, do you get up this early every day?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 13, 2018, 11:14:13 am
"There was a power outage at my apartment yesterday evening. Exhaustive work, trying to get it fixed, but once everything was done--I slept like a rock."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 13, 2018, 11:38:05 am
"There was a power outage at my apartment yesterday evening. Exhaustive work, trying to get it fixed, but once everything was done--I slept like a rock."

"Ah yes," she says, fishing in her bag. She removes something made of black silk, takes out the notepad you saw yesterday evening, and puts the silk thing back in. "Heard a whole seven or eight blocks went out. I think a tree fell on a power station or something? Hope your food didn't spoil."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 13, 2018, 11:49:21 am
Nervous mental sweating over that quiche.

"Heh, don't think so."
Be wary of spontaneous fog, etc. and keep driving on.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 13, 2018, 12:27:24 pm
Nervous mental sweating over that quiche.

"Heh, don't think so."
Be wary of spontaneous fog, etc. and keep driving on.

Petra takes out a pen and starts messing with her notebook. "You know, if you showed up here about twenty minutes earlier, you could probably get a bunch of people for a carpool. Though, I'm not sure what your schedule is like or what the policy is for that kind of thing." Hmm. There is a carpool option on the app, but it only takes people who specifically request carpool.

You're making good progress, it's a fairly straight shot from here to the credit union and there's next to no traffic.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on July 13, 2018, 12:38:08 pm
"Well, I could make that work and it's allowed, but someone would need to organise the carpool; I'm not supposed to just do it informally. There's an option in the app for that somewhere."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 13, 2018, 01:27:21 pm
"Well, I could make that work and it's allowed, but someone would need to organise the carpool; I'm not supposed to just do it informally. There's an option in the app for that somewhere."

"Oh, ok. Well if you'd like, if you can get here around 5:30 in the morning, I could definitely get some people to ride along."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 13, 2018, 01:28:33 pm
Alright.

"Is there normally so little traffic around here?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 13, 2018, 01:34:56 pm
(Elia would see this as a normal level of traffic for 6 o clock in the morning around here)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 13, 2018, 02:01:40 pm
Fair enough.

"So, what's it like working at a bank? Ever catch any criminals, or is it just numbers far as the eye can see?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 13, 2018, 02:23:20 pm
Fair enough.

"So, what's it like working at a bank? Ever catch any criminals, or is it just numbers far as the eye can see?"

"Criminals? God forbid. Also, it's really a credit union. But yes, there are a lot of numbers. And phone calls. It's a lot like customer service, I suppose." She's barely looking up from her notepad now, which is, like last night, angled away from you.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 13, 2018, 02:26:35 pm
"Customer service with more money, got it."
While driving, try to make a mental map of where those electronic stores you drove around to were in relation to the bank, given as we might want a laptop of some kind.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 13, 2018, 03:53:22 pm
(Going camping till Tuesday, gonna try and update as much as I can before going outside signal range. Feel free to review, speculate wildly, and give some feedback while I'm gone.)

None of the electronics retailers were in the direction of the bank-er, credit union-though funnily enough, that guy's apartment building was.

Petra seems once more lost in whatever she's writing on the notepad, which lasts for the rest is the ride. "Oh," she says, finally noticing when you pull up. "Thank you," she says, "I guess I'll see you around, Ms. Opal."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on July 13, 2018, 03:56:07 pm
Well, this notepad gonna be intresting
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 13, 2018, 04:00:55 pm
Well, it's certainly an excellent SG. Cool flavor/lore/fluff as well!

Check for any more rides to give.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 13, 2018, 04:34:14 pm
You check your phone for rides:

* Amat Turotseto Lico Omon, going from the bookstore to a hotel

* Anita North, going from a condo to a park
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 13, 2018, 04:35:39 pm
Amat McLongname
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on July 13, 2018, 04:40:50 pm
Amat McLongname
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 13, 2018, 05:53:26 pm
Amat McLongname
+1

After a few minutes driving, you pull up outside the bookstore and oh my god.

Standing out front is a rather... interesting looking fellow. Coppery tan skin, tall and solid build, big, flared sideburns. He's wearing a big, poofy long sleeved white shirt with a vest, sturdy-looking loose-fitting old-timey pants held up by a serious belt bearing many leather pouches (over what might be described as a skirt), sun-bleached leather boots, and a great big turban. All his clothes are encrusted with broaches and baubles that seem to be made of various semi-precious stones and carved bones or ivory. Perhaps more importantly, there seems to be a great big claymore strapped to his back. He stands there, fists against hips, gazing around.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 13, 2018, 05:59:08 pm
Quickly look up if it is against policy to carry an armed passenger.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on July 13, 2018, 06:05:31 pm
I'm sure it's fine. Wave.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on July 14, 2018, 07:25:25 am
a great big claymore strapped to his back.
I'm sure we'll be fine.

I'm sure it's fine. Wave.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 18, 2018, 12:49:09 am
(I'm back! Aww, no wild speculation)

I'm sure it's fine. Wave.

You wave at the man, and he takes a mighty stride over a rain puddle to your car. "Um... Amat?"

"That is I," he says in a deep voice. "You probably wonder how it is I have summoned you, but worry not. It is no witchcraft."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 18, 2018, 12:59:04 am
"No, no, it's fine. Please, feel free to get in. Anyhow, it's probably less witchcraft and more... silicon valley codercraft..."
"Neat sword, I suppose?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on July 18, 2018, 12:48:40 pm
"Actually, I am wondering about that. Could I trouble you to explain on the drive, perhaps?"

(I'm speculating that they might not just use the app.)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on July 18, 2018, 01:18:30 pm
"Actually, I am wondering about that. Could I trouble you to explain on the drive, perhaps?"

(I'm speculating that they might not just use the app.)
I wonder if the dead guy used just the app
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on July 18, 2018, 02:27:54 pm
"I just assumed that you used your phone. Though you don't really look like the kind of guy who uses a phone, what with the sword and all. Um, get in."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 20, 2018, 10:18:11 am
(Sorry for delay. Had a lot to clean up from the trip)

"I just assumed that you used your phone. Though you don't really look like the kind of guy who uses a phone, what with the sword and all. Um, get in."

The man removes his sword (still in the scabbard) from his back, setting it on his lap as he climbs into the rear seats. He takes a position exactly center, sprawling out and entirely ignoring the seatbelts. "I know not what a 'phone' is. Behold!" Reaching into one of his belt pouches, he removes what looks like a deep red gemstone, about the size of a crabapple. "Nimar-atöl. It is an artifact of sublime guidance which assists me in my travels."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 20, 2018, 10:32:45 am
Probably best to just go along with it.

"Certainly an impressive gemstone, I have to say."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on July 20, 2018, 10:39:44 am
Probably best to just go along with it.

"Certainly an impressive gemstone, I have to say."
+1 this gonna be an intreasting small talk
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: FallacyofUrist on July 20, 2018, 01:09:56 pm
"Out of curiosity, were you born in this world, or another one?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on July 20, 2018, 01:15:32 pm
"Out of curiosity, were you born in this world, or another one?"
I prefer "So, where are you from?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on July 20, 2018, 02:15:00 pm
"What do you do for a living?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 20, 2018, 07:35:46 pm
"Out of curiosity, were you born in this world, or another one?"
I prefer "So, where are you from?"
"What do you do for a living?"

"So... where are you from?"

"The Hills of Persuasion, in a faraway land. My travels lead me to many lands, sometimes by strange ways."

"Huh... travels, eh? What do you do for a living?"

"A profession?" He laughs. "I roam, I explore, I sustain myself from the fat of the land, and I take the belongings of my enemies! But fear not, I know the ways of settled peoples." Amat seems to be examining the insides of your car, pulling at this and that, winding the window crank back and forth. "I must admit, never have I seen vehicles such as this. What call you your profession?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 20, 2018, 07:49:02 pm
"A driver, maybe? I drive my car for a transport service. It gets you around some, but not as much as your travels. Speaking of, what were the Hills of Persuasion like? What inspired you to start traveling?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on July 20, 2018, 07:55:35 pm
I assume we started driving, if not we start the car.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 21, 2018, 01:13:03 am
"A driver, maybe? I drive my car for a transport service. It gets you around some, but not as much as your travels. Speaking of, what were the Hills of Persuasion like? What inspired you to start traveling?"

You drive through a big puddle at an intersection, throwing a big sheaf of water up onto the sidewalk; fortunately, no one's there. "Driver..." says Amat. "But not one who drives woolbeasts? Or cattle? Is it because you drive the vehicle onward?" You hear his foot tapping. "It does not sound quite right..."

"Er, okay... but about my question?"

"Ah, yes. It is a warm and wild place. My people raised horses and goats and followed our beasts around. I grew curious and restless to roam further, and so came across a village of settled people. There I became a hearthperson, trusted with slaying wayward wild beasts, and so acquired my taste for daring..."

The hotel you're being pointed to is up on a hilly rise, higher than most of the rest of town. The road starts to work its way up a nice wooded stretch, free of puddles due to the slope. "Daring?"

"Aye, it was quite modest at first. I killed a hyena who had eaten children from the village. Their chieftain asked me to stay on and gave me a seat in their hall. And so I remained, slaying more and more encroaching beasts, until my curiosity drove me to seek out greater-" There's a loud thunk! and the car lurches to the side. "What!?"

You stop the engine. "Shit... I think we've got a bum tire."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on July 21, 2018, 01:15:13 am
Welp. Do we have a spare?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on July 21, 2018, 10:10:21 am
Welp. Do we have a spare?
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 21, 2018, 10:37:25 am
"A what?" asks Amat.

"Um... part of one of the wheels needs replacing." You unbuckle your seatbelt. "Can you get out of the car for a sec? We need to reduce the weight."

He steps out as you do, following you around to the back and peering over your shoulder with his hands on his hips as you pop the trunk. "That looks like a wheel," he says, looking at your spare. "What are you still digging for?"

"We need one more thing," you say, fishing out the jack.

"What for?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on July 21, 2018, 10:44:46 am
"Something to lift the car easier"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on July 21, 2018, 10:48:15 am
"Something to lift the car easier"
Say this while we start jacking up the car.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 21, 2018, 10:55:30 am
"Something to lift the car easier"
Say this while we start jacking up the car.

"You need to lift the car?" he asks, looking over your shoulder again as you lean around the car to check which wheel. Yep, the right rear.

"Yeah... can't really get the tire off otherwise."

"Allow me," he says.

"Er, okay. Thank you," you say, and hand him the jack. "You'll need to slip it under near the-"

Amat sets the jack on the ground, and goes over to the back. Taking a wide stance, he crouches down and puts his hands under the rear bumper. Then he stands up. The back of the car now hangs about 3 feet off the ground. "Is this enough?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 21, 2018, 11:44:21 am
"...oh. Er, yes, that's plenty of room. Thank you."
Remove the bolts, take off the burst tire, and replace it.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on July 21, 2018, 12:39:40 pm
"...oh. Er, yes, that's plenty of room. Thank you."
Remove the bolts, take off the burst tire, and replace it.
+1 hope are car will handle this
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on July 21, 2018, 12:46:41 pm
The car should be okay, if this hurt the car we probably wouldn't be able to drive it anyway.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 21, 2018, 01:29:30 pm
"...oh. Er, yes, that's plenty of room. Thank you."
Remove the bolts, take off the burst tire, and replace it.

You step around Amat to get the lug wrench out of the trunk, then back around to get to work. It takes a couple minutes to get the lugs off, setting them in the hubcap, and you stick the spare on after a little futzing with lining up the bolts. Wow, this goes a lot faster without having to fix the other wheels in place and operate the jack. Once you've got the lugs and hubcap back in place, you motion to Amat to put the car down.

He does so gently, and then flexes his hands a couple times. "Lighter than I would have expected," he says, climbing back into the back and taking up his leisurely pose. "Let us continue forth!"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 21, 2018, 01:37:13 pm
"That was light? This car weights about two tons, do you come from some other world with higher gravity or something?"
Get in the Continental and keep driving to the hotel.
"Well, wherever The Hills of Persuasion are exactly, they're probably not like much over here. Speaking of, you slay beasts? There aren't exactly many beasts here, considering most of the real big ones died out a long time ago.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 21, 2018, 02:26:07 pm
"That was light? This car weights about two tons, do you come from some other world with higher gravity or something?"
Get in the Continental and keep driving to the hotel.
"Well, wherever The Hills of Persuasion are exactly, they're probably not like much over here. Speaking of, you slay beasts? There aren't exactly many beasts here, considering most of the real big ones died out a long time ago.

You say as you get back in yourself, "That was light? This car weights about two tons, do you come from some other world with higher gravity or something?"

Amat strokes his flared sideburns. "I have heard it said that I am of divine parentage and possessed of unnatural gifts. But I attribute it rather to my dedication to increasing my own prowess."

Welp. You gear out of park and get back on the road. "Well, wherever The Hills of Persuasion are exactly, they're probably not like much over here. Speaking of, you slay beasts? There aren't exactly many beasts here, considering most of the real big ones died out a long time ago."

"They are my most common quarry, yes. Lions, hyenas, wolves, skruum, bears. Such things. Larger creatures, too, at times. It is I who felled the great bird of prey in the northern desert, and seven giants in the ochre plains. Many other such tales, have I. Once, even, a dragon I fought, though that contest goes undecided. I slay outlaws as well, but usually only when they quarrel with me first."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on July 21, 2018, 03:07:31 pm
"You sound like a mighty warrior indeed."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 21, 2018, 05:31:16 pm
I'm four!

"You sound like a mighty warrior indeed."

Amat laughs a deep, booming laugh. "Yes, this is a fair thing to say. I have faced things stranger still in other lands than my own. But never have I seen a settlement spread so wide as this. Not even the grandest cities, guarded by walls."

You think about that. This is more of a town, really, not even part of a big metropolitan sprawl. Not teeny, but you'd place it on the other end of the scale from the "grandest cities" you know of.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 21, 2018, 05:35:09 pm
"Well, I'm just going to assume you travel between worlds, so just as a primer, we have a lot of large cities. Mostly because due to a few technologies, city walls are obsolete. It's also kind of helpful that we happen to live in a very stable society."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: FallacyofUrist on July 21, 2018, 06:38:22 pm
"For that matter, this is a rather small city. Here, let me show you something..." Pull up an image of New York City or such and show it to him.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 21, 2018, 11:20:38 pm
"Well, I'm just gonna assume you travel between worlds, so just as a primer, we have a lot of large cities, and this isn't even one of them." You wonder what he'd say if you pulled up a picture, though sadly you're driving at the moment and need to keep your eyes on the road. "Also, city walls aren't really a thing anymore, since we live in a very stable society. And they wouldn't be much use anyway, with the way wars are fought these days."

"How interesting..." Amat says, somehow leaning back even further into the seat. "Perhaps I shall see one of these cities, if I remain in these lands long enough. First, however, I wish to discover if fate had anything in store for bringing me here."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on July 21, 2018, 11:36:02 pm
"How did you get to this world in the first place?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on July 22, 2018, 11:11:47 am
"How did you get to this world in the first place?"
"Also do you have a way to get back to where you came from?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 23, 2018, 11:49:44 pm
"How did you get to this world in the first place?"
"Also do you have a way to get back to where you came from?"

"So, how did you get here?"

"I walked through a flash of light in the ghast-infested remains of an old library, and found myself behind that bookselling establishment. Being no stranger to such things, I took stock of my surroundings and consulted the Nimar-atöl for guidance."

"Huh... do you have a way back?"

"Not as yet. But fear not for me, o driver. More often than not I must find a different way out than I came in." The hotel comes into view now as you emerge from the trees. "By Kepfu, what an inn!"

It's a five-story beige building, smoothly-surfaced on the outside. Two wings, and parking all around, overlooking much of the town from up on this ridge. You pull up along the curb marked "pick-ups and drop-offs only" by the lobby and idle there. Amat removes something from his belt and drops a small pouch onto the front passengers' seat, where it lands with a clinking noise. "You have my thanks, young driver... driver... that still sounds wrong. Perhaps pilot? Or steersman. In any case, farewell, for now."

With a single motion, he opens the right-rear door, rolls gently out of the car, and picks up his sword, looping the scabbard's strap over his torso. He strides towards the lobby doors.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 23, 2018, 11:51:42 pm
"...probably should've mentioned weapons policy or something."
Check the rides available, and see what Amat gave us.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on July 24, 2018, 12:44:41 am
Call out "I like steersman, I'm going to go with that from now on!"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 24, 2018, 01:03:52 am
Call out "I like steersman, I'm going to go with that from now on!"

As he departs, you crack the window and call out, "I like steersman, gonna go with that from now on!" In response, he turns a circle as he walks to show you a grin.

You swing away from the lobby curb and hover at the edge of the parking lot before you pick up the pouch that amat left. Feels kinda like suede, and ever-so-slightly oily. A bit heavy, too, and when you open it you find three coins. They're about the size of a dollar coin, slightly thicker, and made of something bright and shiny grey. They're just a little bit worn around the edges, with short inscriptions in symbols you don't recognize circling around the center design: on one side, a group of curiously stylized figures standing together; on the other, a tree.

Checking your phone, you see the following rides you could do:

* Anita North, going from a condo to a park

* Stacey Atterson, calling for 3 seats. Going from a house to the middle school.

* Nate Mayes, going from an apartment to a strip mall.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on July 24, 2018, 01:08:28 am
Stacey Atterson, and tell her "I'm Elia Opal and I'm going to be your steersman today."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on July 24, 2018, 03:51:40 am
Stacey Atterson, and tell her "I'm Elia Opal and I'm going to be your steersman today."
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on July 24, 2018, 08:40:09 pm
Stacey Atterson, and tell her "I'm Elia Opal and I'm going to be your steersman today."
+1
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 24, 2018, 08:42:38 pm
Stacey Atterson, and tell her "I'm Elia Opal and I'm going to be your steersman today."
+1
+1
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 24, 2018, 08:45:21 pm
Stacey Atterson, and tell her "I'm Elia Opal and I'm going to be your steersman today."
+1
+1

You drive back down the other side of the rise, as this is the fastest way to the neighborhood where the marker is. Soon enough you're pulling up outside a house like any other, though there's no one waiting outside. You check the app again, and the numbers by the door. Yep, this is the right address.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on July 24, 2018, 08:46:11 pm
Wait to see if any one comes out of the house.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 24, 2018, 08:51:50 pm
Wait to see if any one comes out of the house.
+1, if nobody comes, get out and knock on their door.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 24, 2018, 09:12:19 pm
You wait. A couple minutes pass, and a smallish woman emerges from the front door, carrying a folio in her arms. It looks like it's barely holding its contents in. She takes a few steps before turning her head back to the house and calling "Peter! Stanley! Come on!"

"Alright, alright," comes the voice of a teenager, practically towering over the woman as he briskly walks out the door. He's followed by a much smaller adolescent boy, a preteen or thereabouts. The smaller one stares mostly at his feet, though spares a good three seconds of quality downcast staring time to examine your car. The big one half-jogs up to the back door and opens it, calling back "Hurry, Stan!" "Stan" power-shuffles the rest of the way over and they both climb in before the woman makes it over to the car.

Opening the door, she asks, "Elia Opal?"

"Yes, and I will be your steersman today." Stacey looks confused, but wastes no time climbing in, and seems to relax slightly once she's got her seatbelt on.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 24, 2018, 09:17:22 pm
Start off to the middle school.
"It's honestly pretty refreshing to have some regular people in here. Especially considering my last customer wore MC Hammer pants and had a sword."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on July 24, 2018, 09:29:45 pm
Start off to the middle school.
"It's honestly pretty refreshing to have some regular people in here. Especially considering my last customer wore MC Hammer pants and had a sword."
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on July 25, 2018, 12:20:09 am
Start off to the middle school.
"It's honestly pretty refreshing to have some regular people in here. Especially considering my last customer wore MC Hammer pants and had a sword."
+1
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 25, 2018, 12:42:10 pm
Start off to the middle school.
"It's honestly pretty refreshing to have some regular people in here. Especially considering my last customer wore MC Hammer pants and had a sword."
+1
+1

"Oh, huh-h," Stacey half-chuckles, looking confused.

"For reals?" says (by process of elimination) Peter, the elder boy.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 25, 2018, 12:49:13 pm
"Yep. He wore some kind of turban, too."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 25, 2018, 12:51:42 pm
"Yep. He wore some kind of turban, too."

Stacey blinks. "Oh! Was he a Sikh?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 25, 2018, 12:59:19 pm
"I'll be honest, I have no idea. The guy was pretty strange. Strong, though."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on July 25, 2018, 01:30:36 pm
"I'll be honest, I have no idea. The guy was pretty strange. Strong, though."
If she looks interested we talk about the werewolf
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on July 25, 2018, 01:32:22 pm
NO
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on July 25, 2018, 01:33:03 pm
NO
Why?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: ~Neri on July 25, 2018, 01:33:26 pm
We do not talk about the blatantly supernatural. That's private lifestyle information.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on July 25, 2018, 01:44:08 pm
If you insist
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: FallacyofUrist on July 25, 2018, 01:45:07 pm
Not our business to reveal someone else's life issues.

"I'll be honest, I have no idea. The guy was pretty strange. Strong, though."
This, though. Say this.

"Managed to lift my car so I could get a tire changed. Without using my jack. Barehanded."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 25, 2018, 03:21:12 pm
Not our business to reveal someone else's life issues.

"I'll be honest, I have no idea. The guy was pretty strange. Strong, though."
This, though. Say this.

"Managed to lift my car so I could get a tire changed. Without using my jack. Barehanded."

"No idea. He seemed pretty strange. Strong, though. I had a tire blow and he lifted up the car for me. Barehanded, without using my jack. Just woop, up she goes."

"...huh." Stacey frowns. Peter, however, seems to be sitting up and leaning in slightly.

You hear a rustling as the smaller boy removes some papers from his backpack. Stacey hears too and looks back. "Stanley! I thought you said you finished last night!"

"I diiiid! I'm just... checking!"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 25, 2018, 03:38:33 pm
"Strange job, this. One ride it's a bank teller, next one it's a world-travelling strongman. By the way, any problems back there? I can pull over if you guys need to look around or whatever?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on July 26, 2018, 05:03:29 am
"Strange job, this. One ride it's a bank teller, next one it's a world-travelling strongman. By the way, any problems back there? I can pull over if you guys need to look around or whatever?"
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 28, 2018, 12:11:50 pm
"Strange job, this. One ride it's a bank teller, next one it's a world-travelling strongman. By the way, any problems back there? I can pull over if you guys need to look around or whatever?"
+1

"Oh no, keep going!" says Stacey.

Peter purses his lips, ponderously. "You meet a lot of interesting people in this job then?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on July 28, 2018, 12:20:29 pm
"Oh yeah, definitely. Some more interesting than others. Why, you looking for work?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 28, 2018, 12:27:06 pm
Stacey sighs. "Peter..."

"What? It seems like a nice job."

"You've barely got your license, I don't want you getting in trouble."

Stanley continues to scribble furiously at his sheet of paper.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 28, 2018, 12:37:53 pm
"It's not exactly a dangerous job, but yeah. You should probably get some more driving experience before become a steersman. Heh. Steersman."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on July 29, 2018, 12:56:55 am
"It's not exactly a dangerous job, but yeah. You should probably get some more driving experience before become a steersman. Heh. Steersman."
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on July 29, 2018, 01:34:12 am
"It's not exactly a dangerous job, but yeah. You should probably get some more driving experience before become a steersman. Heh. Steersman."
+1
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 29, 2018, 12:42:52 pm
"It's not exactly a dangerous job, but yeah. You should probably get some more driving experience before become a steersman. Heh. Steersman."
+1
+1

"...Steersman... uh, okay?"

Stacey furrows her brow. "Is that a Dune reference?"

Stanley looks up. "Um... just out of curiosity, how do you calculate resistance?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 29, 2018, 12:47:17 pm
"Pretty sure it's voltage divided by current. Also, I have no idea what it's a reference to, the sword guy just found 'Driver' weird."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on July 29, 2018, 12:56:07 pm
"Pretty sure it's voltage divided by current. Also, I have no idea what it's a reference to, the sword guy just found 'Driver' weird."
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 29, 2018, 01:11:24 pm
Your phone buzzes, indicating a text message, though it wouldn't be safe to check while driving. "Thanks!" says Stanley, going back to furious scribbling.

Stacey sighs. "Peter, can you help him?"

"Moooooom!"

Peter frowns "Isn't it a bit late for that?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on July 29, 2018, 01:50:56 pm
About how far away is the school?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on July 30, 2018, 02:42:50 am
About how far away is the school?
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on July 30, 2018, 03:31:53 pm
About how far away is the school?

You've got a few minutes yet, barring traffic. Although a school might be the one place where you could encounter some congestion at this time in the morning.

"It's done, okay?" says Stanley. "It's all done, so I don't need help, okay?"

"Sorry about all this," says Stacey to you.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on July 31, 2018, 04:53:33 am
I guess we keep driving.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on July 31, 2018, 05:05:23 am
Chuckle good-naturedly and say "It's no problem."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on July 31, 2018, 05:41:46 am
Chuckle good-naturedly and say "It's no problem."
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 01, 2018, 06:05:17 pm
(Sorry for delays)

Chuckle good-naturedly and say "It's no problem."
+1

Stacey relaxes just a little bit. "It's just... do you know how it is?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: FallacyofUrist on August 01, 2018, 06:07:30 pm
"Know, no, but I think I can imagine."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on August 01, 2018, 06:08:47 pm
"No, not really. I don't have kids, and most of the people I've steered for are either certifiable adults, or a Conan the Barbvarian extra. Heh. Steered."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 01, 2018, 11:33:05 pm
"No, not really. I don't have kids, and most of the people I've steered for are either certifiable adults, or a Conan the Barbvarian extra. Heh. Steered."
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 01, 2018, 11:45:42 pm
(sorry, had it typed for a while but got distracted)

"No, I don't have kids. But I can take a guess."

"Yeah, you do look a bit young." She looks at you anxiously as she says this, as if searching for signs of offense.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on August 02, 2018, 08:55:41 am
"I'm actually sixty. I just have good skin."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 02, 2018, 09:02:58 am
"I'm actually sixty. I just have good skin."
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on August 02, 2018, 07:07:29 pm
I see that this is what happens when I let you guys steered. ;P

"Huh, you look nervous."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 03, 2018, 12:18:18 pm
I see that this is what happens when I let you guys steered. ;P

"Huh, you look nervous."

She twitches. "It's just... kind of stressful. We're cutting it a bit close-"

"We're really not," says Peter.

"And it's a task getting everyone gathered up and out the door..."

"C'mon Mom, we're on the way, we're almost there, we're on time, just relax a bit," Peter continues. You notice a look of utter mortification on Stanley's face as he pulls his knees up in front of his face.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 03, 2018, 12:41:19 pm
Did I missed something?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 03, 2018, 05:48:43 pm
(Apologies for this bit dragging on)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 03, 2018, 05:52:15 pm
No worries, you should probably wait until someone come, I have no idea what going on
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 03, 2018, 06:02:32 pm
No worries, you should probably wait until someone come, I have no idea what going on

(Read back a bit?)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 03, 2018, 06:12:39 pm
What time is it
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 03, 2018, 06:38:23 pm
What time is it
Glancing at the corner of your app, you see the time is 7:14 AM
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 03, 2018, 06:48:33 pm
" Relax, it's only 7:14"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 04, 2018, 02:46:09 am
"Relax, it's only 7:14"

"It's only 7:14," you say, realizing as you say this you're not entirely sure what time public schools usually start. 8 o'clock, isn't it? Been a while...

"Yeah mom, don't worry." Something about stepping into this conversation seems awkward. Stacey taps her fingers on the overflowing folio

You turn a corner of a residential street and at last the school comes into view. There's a queue of cars making a circuit through the parking lot, dropping off kids by the administration building. As you join the line, Stacey looks over. "Once you're in, you can drop us off in the staff parking instead of waiting all the way to the curb."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 04, 2018, 03:21:07 am
"Okay."
Do the thing she said.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 04, 2018, 05:39:48 am
"Okay."
Do the thing she said.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 04, 2018, 12:44:32 pm
"Okay."
Do the thing she said.
+1

The queue trundles forward. Something buzzes to your left, and Stacey manages to remove her phone while keeping her overstuffed folio closed. "Oh... looks like it's gonna be an unplanned pizza day."

Stanley and Peter both look up. "Why's that?" asks the younger.

"There was a power outage last night and all the cafeteria's food went unrefrigerated for hours."

You pull into the parking lot, and scan around. Yep, there's the staff parking, up near the front. You break away and look for somewhere dry to pull in, as a number of sizeable puddles lay over the asphalt. Hmm, maybe if you pull in backwards. Then the passenger's side doors will be over dry land.

The boys preemptively unbuckle as you pull in and Stacey starts quickly gathering herself up, some of her papers having slipped out despite her white-knuckled grip on the folio. Stanley gets out, his backpack still open, and starts walking away, but turns around after a couple steps. Peter gets out and opens the front passenger door, waiting.

"Thank you!" says Stacey to you as she disembarks. "And thank you, Peter."

"Yeah, no prob." They catch up with Stanley, Stacey stopping to give each of the boys a one-armed hug before returning both arms to clasp the folder tightly against her chest.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on August 04, 2018, 02:59:47 pm
Well, okay then. What's next?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on August 04, 2018, 03:20:17 pm
First off, we should probably dispose of that wheel at Blue Auto Repair and get a new spare.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 05, 2018, 10:50:01 am
First off, we should probably dispose of that wheel at Blue Auto Repair and get a new spare.

Jeez, should probably get a new spare before doing much more driving. It'd be a pain if you got another flat and didn't have one. You pull out of the parking lot and start walking away when you see that message notification on your phone. Oh, right. Guess it can wait a little longer. Don't wanna text and drive.

It's not long before you pull up outside Blue Auto Repair, parking on the curb. A chime tingles as you enter through the store section. Iggy, appearing not to have moved since yesterday, grunts without looking up from today's newspaper. "Hey Mr. Blue," you say. "Where's Steve?"

"He's sick." Iggy turns the pages.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: FallacyofUrist on August 05, 2018, 04:04:37 pm
"Darn. How bad?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 06, 2018, 02:24:03 am
"Darn. How bad?"

"Throwin' up."

"...well then. Tell him I hope he gets well soon."

"Mmhm."

"So, uh... I'm looking for a new spare tire. Can you help me out?"

"Mmmm. You still driving that '78?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 06, 2018, 05:36:33 am
"Its a 78, but yeah I'm still driving it."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 06, 2018, 11:42:51 am
(Whoops, I goofed. Meant to type 78. Iggy wouldn't get that wrong.)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 07, 2018, 03:21:09 am
Okay say this instead. "Yeah, I'm still driving it."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 07, 2018, 03:57:09 am
Okay say this instead. "Yeah, I'm still driving it."

Without looking up, Iggy says, simply, "Fifty dollars."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 07, 2018, 04:48:37 am
Pay the man the money and I guess we wait around until he's finished.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 07, 2018, 12:23:41 pm
You entertain the thought for a moment of trying to pay him with the coins Amat gave you, but you simply offer your debit card. Iggy swipes it and shuffles over into the garage, returning a few seconds later with an appropriate wheel under his arm.

"Thanks," you say, accepting the wheel with both hands. Iggy says nothing, and it's hard to see his expression behind the shades he always wears. He resumes his perch on the stool behind the counter and picks up the newspaper again. "Have a nice day. And tell Steve I hope he gets well soon."

"Mmmm."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on August 07, 2018, 04:49:41 pm
Consider what these coins are actually good for. They would probably be worth something to historians if they, uh, were part of this world's history. They're naturally not a legal currency. That pretty much leaves melting them down for the metal, right?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on August 07, 2018, 05:01:09 pm
Consider what these coins are actually good for. They would probably be worth something to historians if they, uh, were part of this world's history. They're naturally not a legal currency. That pretty much leaves melting them down for the metal, right?
Any precious metals dealer would accept them in coin form without worrying too much about the source, but we should keep the coins as a keepsake anyway, especially since we might end up having to refuel in another world some time.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on August 07, 2018, 05:06:32 pm
It seems statistically unlikely that if we end up in another world, these coins would be worth anything there, either.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on August 07, 2018, 05:08:10 pm
It seems statistically unlikely that if we end up in another world, these coins would be worth anything there, either.
Statistically unlikely, but narratively likely. :P
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on August 07, 2018, 05:20:21 pm
"I wish to argue that none of you have enough evidence to jump to this conclusion, but experience has taught me that only guarantees it to be the case." (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots1106.html)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 07, 2018, 06:07:38 pm
Consider what these coins are actually good for. They would probably be worth something to historians if they, uh, were part of this world's history. They're naturally not a legal currency. That pretty much leaves melting them down for the metal, right?

Following this train of thought, you remember there being a pawn shop downtown. Not sure about a gold guy or other metal dealer, but you haven't been looking for one either.

Oh! Probably a good time to look at that notification on your phone:

Quote from: Roger Williams - 7:10 AM
Hey. Just wanna ask about meeting up. Text me back when it's convenient.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on August 07, 2018, 07:32:02 pm
Let's check how many available rides there are before we do anything. Don't want to miss out on money. Let's also check how much of a profit we've been making as well.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on August 07, 2018, 09:03:55 pm
Let's check how many available rides there are before we do anything. Don't want to miss out on money. Let's also check how much of a profit we've been making as well.
I suppose this is expedient.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 08, 2018, 12:18:07 am
Let's check how many available rides there are before we do anything. Don't want to miss out on money. Let's also check how much of a profit we've been making as well.

Looks like you made... $124 yesterday, including tips. Not bad. A big chunk of that was Leshawn's epic journey though. That's not factoring your expenses, or the stack of cash Roger gave you. Hmm, perhaps you should keep track of this stuff.

Looking at the app, the ride postings you could do now are:

* Anita North, going from a condo to a park
* Pat Kressener, going from a hotel to an address on a corner
* Joe Brent, going from a house to your grocery store
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on August 08, 2018, 12:23:36 am
Let's text back Roger first, though. We shouldn't take a ride if it's something important.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 08, 2018, 12:56:33 am
Let's text back Roger first, though. We shouldn't take a ride if it's something important.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on August 08, 2018, 02:20:38 am
I suppose that that is equally and oppositely expedient...
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 09, 2018, 11:52:34 am
Let's text back Roger first, though. We shouldn't take a ride if it's something important.
+1

Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 10, 2018, 08:26:05 am
"What kind of stuff do you want to talk about?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 10, 2018, 08:32:29 am
"What kind of stuff do you want to talk about?"
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 10, 2018, 01:10:21 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Oh, right. He asked about that last night.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on August 10, 2018, 01:16:36 pm
Do any of the available rides take us to Roger's place?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 10, 2018, 01:29:41 pm
Do any of the available rides take us to Roger's place?

That house was kinda outside city limits, though you could probably meet him somewhere else. And he did say "today," not "right now."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on August 10, 2018, 02:10:10 pm
Text back "Oh, right, lol, apparently I'm a goldfish today. Sure, when's a good time?".

Then try to catch that ride posting for Joe Brent before it goes bad.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 11, 2018, 01:53:09 am
(I try to wait for consensus on the rides, but I wanna keep things moving here too)

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Right then. You'll think on that. Meanwhile, you tap Joe Brent's ping to let him know you're on the way.

It's only a few minutes to reach his house, one in a row of nigh-identical ones, and see him standing outside. A young man, a bit heavyset. Something looks familiar about him, aside from the uniform of your usual grocery store that he's wearing. He hurries over to wait by the curb before you even pull up, splashing through a puddle as he crosses the lawn.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 11, 2018, 04:17:27 am
Start driving
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 11, 2018, 05:07:59 am
Let the man in the car and say hello then drive.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 11, 2018, 05:09:07 am
Let the man in the car and say hello then drive.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 11, 2018, 03:15:16 pm
Let the man in the car and say hello then drive.
+1

"Joe Brent?" you ask.

He hurriedly climbs in the front and then says "Yeah, that's me," buckling in. Hmm. As you start driving away, you note on the route that he doesn't live all that far from the store, maybe a little closer than you but from a different direction. You're not judging, but you do wonder why he wouldn't just walk, as it'd be cheaper.

"So..." he says, interrupting the formation of a silence. "How's your morning been?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on August 11, 2018, 03:20:58 pm
"Pretty good, as far as things go. A bit strange, but that's nothing bad. You?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 11, 2018, 03:45:32 pm
"Pretty good, as far as things go. A bit strange, but that's nothing bad. You?"

He shrugs. "Well... I wasn't scheduled for today, but at work they texted me like ten minutes ago to come in ASAP. Guess they had a power outage last night for hours. Grocery store, y'know. Real big mess..."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 12, 2018, 07:37:24 am
"Bunch of stuff must have gone bad."
Keep driving.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 12, 2018, 09:08:43 am
"Bunch of stuff must have gone bad."
Keep driving.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: spazyak on August 12, 2018, 11:45:14 am
((Read through this all, going to ptw))
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 12, 2018, 12:42:38 pm
(Eyy)

"Bunch of stuff must have gone bad."
Keep driving.

"Yeah, I'll bet," he says. "So that'll be fun. Maybe they'll let me go home if we get it cleaned up fast though." It doesn't take long to reach the store. Maybe he called a ride cuz it was urgent. You pull up near the front, and as he's about to disembark, he stops. "Shit!"

"What?"

"I forgot my nametag again..."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 13, 2018, 03:54:21 am
"Do we need to go back for it?"
If he says yes drive back to his house.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: spazyak on August 13, 2018, 09:48:18 am
"Do we need to go back for it?"
If he says yes drive back to his house.
+1 (though it might be better to drop them off first then go get it.)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 13, 2018, 11:20:12 am
"Do we need to go back for it?"
If he says yes drive back to his house.

"Eh, no time. It should be fine," he says, disembarking. "I don't think I'll be here a full shift. Thanks though!" With that, he closes the door and half-jogs to the entrance.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 14, 2018, 10:44:03 am
I guess we look for some one else that wants a ride now.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 14, 2018, 11:10:47 am
Is the time on the phone accurate?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 14, 2018, 11:40:31 am
Is the time on the phone accurate?

According to your phone, it is now 7:39 AM.

I guess we look for some one else that wants a ride now.

Checking your app, the rides you could get to right now are:

* Anita North, going from a condo to a park.
* Pat Kressener, going from a hotel to an address on a corner
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 14, 2018, 11:57:57 am
Anita North
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 14, 2018, 12:00:06 pm
Anita North
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: spazyak on August 14, 2018, 01:55:37 pm
Anita North
+1
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on August 14, 2018, 02:00:32 pm
Yeah that one.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 14, 2018, 02:56:21 pm
After selecting her ping, you head on over to Anita North's location, taking a couple minutes. It's a four-story condo building, looks relatively nice. Hmm, by the map, it looks like Anita's still in there.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on August 14, 2018, 03:02:24 pm
While waiting, close our eyes and relax. You know, try to focus ourself. Think about how we're feeling. This is all pretty new, isn't it? You'd think that after the... strange things we've seen the past couple days, our whole worldview would be shaken. But honestly, I think a part of us has already accepted that this is what the world is really like. Maybe we already knew, on some level. It's less a shocking revelation about... everything, the world, it's more like we've just learned something new that fits in just fine.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 14, 2018, 03:07:31 pm
While waiting, close our eyes and relax. You know, try to focus ourself. Think about how we're feeling. This is all pretty new, isn't it? You'd think that after the... strange things we've seen the past couple days, our whole worldview would be shaken. But honestly, I think a part of us has already accepted that this is what the world is really like. Maybe we already knew, on some level. It's less a shocking revelation about... everything, the world, it's more like we've just learned something new that fits in just fine.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 15, 2018, 10:23:54 am
While waiting, close our eyes and relax. You know, try to focus ourself. Think about how we're feeling. This is all pretty new, isn't it? You'd think that after the... strange things we've seen the past couple days, our whole worldview would be shaken. But honestly, I think a part of us has already accepted that this is what the world is really like. Maybe we already knew, on some level. It's less a shocking revelation about... everything, the world, it's more like we've just learned something new that fits in just fine.
+1
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: spazyak on August 15, 2018, 01:41:02 pm
While waiting, close our eyes and relax. You know, try to focus ourself. Think about how we're feeling. This is all pretty new, isn't it? You'd think that after the... strange things we've seen the past couple days, our whole worldview would be shaken. But honestly, I think a part of us has already accepted that this is what the world is really like. Maybe we already knew, on some level. It's less a shocking revelation about... everything, the world, it's more like we've just learned something new that fits in just fine.
+1
+1
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 16, 2018, 12:51:39 pm
While waiting, close our eyes and relax. You know, try to focus ourself. Think about how we're feeling. This is all pretty new, isn't it? You'd think that after the... strange things we've seen the past couple days, our whole worldview would be shaken. But honestly, I think a part of us has already accepted that this is what the world is really like. Maybe we already knew, on some level. It's less a shocking revelation about... everything, the world, it's more like we've just learned something new that fits in just fine.
+1
+1
+1

Hmm. You have seen some pretty strange stuff in the past few days, stuff that you'd normally think impossible. You suppose you just might not have had time to properly process it, as busy as you've been, but honestly it's not as disturbing as you might've thought. You've always had your nose down, focused on the here and now, so it's not like you've staked a lot on your worldview. Or at least, as it pertains to werewolves, departed souls, and barbarians from another world. Though, on a here and now level, you've feared for your life at least twice in the past three days: any more of that and you might need a good, solid pillow-screaming session. Or your usual de-stress method, _____. Hmmm, should probably act on that earlier thought about getting a self-defense weapon. Maybe in a bit.

For a good few minutes, you lose yourself in thought, only realizing that Anita still hasn't come out when you get a ping from your app.
Quote from: passenger message - Anita North
Could you come up please? I need some help
2nd floor
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on August 16, 2018, 12:54:28 pm
usual destress method: firing range

and go up to help the lady, obviously!
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 16, 2018, 01:58:42 pm
usual destress method: firing range

and go up to help the lady, obviously!
+1, we might actually buy a gun there this time
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: spazyak on August 16, 2018, 02:05:56 pm
usual destress method: firing range

and go up to help the lady, obviously!
+1

Shooting range might be expensive though
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 17, 2018, 04:58:55 am
usual destress method: firing range

and go up to help the lady, obviously!
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 18, 2018, 01:46:18 pm
When you really want to unwind, you go see Steve Blue and borrow some airsoft. Since highschool you, him, and a couple other friends have gone shooting with his collection, and since you both moved out here, you've picked it up again on occasion.

Anyways... time to go help someone. You shut off the engine and get out, going up to the door. There's a buzz and a click, and you go in. Second floor, she said. Wait, which unit? You find the stairs and climb up. Hmm, the one on the right is hanging ajar. "Anita?"

"Yeah... in here." Her voice sounds a bit... yawny, for lack of a better word.

Pushing open the door, you see a large and pretty nice-looking living room. Beige furniture on a white carpet, on which a strewing of empty wine bottles leads to a woman lying spread-eagled. Frizzy, mid-length hair, darker skin, some light-weight casual clothes that look like they'd be outside your budget. She tilts her head up as you enter, though her eyes seem to be looking past you. "Hey...."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on August 18, 2018, 03:46:23 pm
"Need a hand?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 18, 2018, 09:53:46 pm
"Need a hand?"

"Mmm... no. I think I'm good now." She sits up, wincing, then climbs to her feet and rubs her eyes. "Or.. help me find the door?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on August 18, 2018, 10:10:13 pm
"Standing in it."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 19, 2018, 11:51:40 am
She walks blearily over to the door, and you lead her carefully down the stairs. She stops at the bottom to pinch the bridge of her nose and rub her eyes.

"I'm parked right out front," you say.

"Okay..." You help her out to the car. Slowly, she climbs into the back seat.  "You have the destination?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 19, 2018, 12:15:53 pm
Wait for her to tell us where she wants to go, then drive there.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 19, 2018, 12:32:14 pm
Wait for her to tell us where she wants to go, then drive there.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on August 19, 2018, 03:01:29 pm
"That park on [street], right?"


pls remember the destination is on the app already :P
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 23, 2018, 01:26:34 am
(Sorry for delays, the forum was down the other day)

"That park on [street], right?"

"That park on Arroyo drive, right?"

Anita nods sleepily. "Yeah... yeah, I think..."

It's a straight shot to the South, taking only a couple minutes. She says nothing the whole way, seeming barely awake. You come to a stop in the little lot in the park, and Anita starts stirring to get out. But, looking out the window, she pauses, her hand on the door handle. "No... this isn't quite right... um... could you check again?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 23, 2018, 01:28:27 am
Checking
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 23, 2018, 01:36:10 am
Checking

Looking at your app, it seems the destination has changed to the community center at the main city park.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 23, 2018, 02:05:31 am
Well, that's odd, I was sure it's here.
Drive to the new location
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: spazyak on August 23, 2018, 06:43:41 am
Well, that's odd, I was sure it's here.
Drive to the new location
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 23, 2018, 08:58:38 am
Well, that's odd, I was sure it's here.
Drive to the new location
+1
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 24, 2018, 01:24:14 pm
You swing around and head off towards the other park, taking about five minutes. Anita still doesn't talk much, but she looks a little more awake. She almost looks like she doesn't know where she is, peering around the car and out the windows with her brow slightly scrunched, both hands tapping on her knees. You come up along the corner of the park, heading towards the lot in front of the community center, when Anita sits straight up. "Oh... that's on Saturday. This wasn't where..." She rubs her forehead.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 25, 2018, 02:15:53 am
Check and see if the destination on the app has changed.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on August 25, 2018, 02:19:30 am
Also make sure the meter is running the whole time. I mean we gotta get paid.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 25, 2018, 02:17:07 pm
The destination is... flickering, you'd say. The words seem to change halfway into other words, before beginning to change into yet other words.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 25, 2018, 02:18:52 pm
Ask her where she wants to go
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: spazyak on August 25, 2018, 04:57:23 pm
So...this is purgatory, it lasts till the car runs out of gas.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on August 25, 2018, 05:05:10 pm
"Hey slow down a little, please. Could you just pick a spot and stick with it a while?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 26, 2018, 01:48:06 am
"Hey slow down a little, please. Could you just pick a spot and stick with it a while?"
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 29, 2018, 03:05:22 pm
"Hey slow down a little, please. Could you just pick a spot and stick with it a while?"
+1

"I... I'm trying!" Her eyes start the glisten. "I don't know why it's so hard to remember..." She clutches at her face, and looks up. "Maybe it was there?"

Looking back at your phone, you see it's now pointing you to the hospital.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 29, 2018, 07:56:11 pm
(Apologies for lack of updates recently. I am wondering about changing up the pace on the game, though.)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 29, 2018, 07:57:05 pm
Is she chages it on her phone?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on August 29, 2018, 08:05:36 pm
Nope.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to pressure you. What happened?"
Use reassuring-voice.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 29, 2018, 08:22:21 pm
How you change the location on the phone?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: spazyak on August 29, 2018, 09:19:59 pm
I don't think she is in the condition to change the location with her phone.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 29, 2018, 09:55:14 pm
How you change the location on the phone?

Now you think about it, you haven't seen her holding a phone yet.

Nope.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to pressure you. What happened?"
Use reassuring-voice.


Anita sniffs. "I'm not sure. I... I think it was something to... maybe there I can remember something."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 30, 2018, 05:15:46 am
Drive towards the hospital.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 30, 2018, 05:18:07 am
Drive towards the hospital.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 31, 2018, 01:19:20 am
Drive towards the hospital.
+1

You head off towards the hospital, which means getting on the freeway to cut across town. Hopefully there aren't a lot of people going that direction to get to their morning places. Anita stares straight ahead, stopping only to wipe her eyes every now and then.

There's a bit of a bottleneck on the onramp, but smooth sailing afterwards. You arrive arrive at the hospital without much delay. Anita puts a hand on the back of your seat. "I think there was something here... can you go in with me?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on August 31, 2018, 01:20:51 am
Yes.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 31, 2018, 01:41:35 am
"Yes. I'll go in with you." She nods, and you pull into a parking space, the lot being surprisingly empty. Both of you climb out and you walk next to her up to the front door.

In the lobby you see a smattering of people on the waiting benches. You can't quite make out their features: it's kind of like they're in your peripheral vision, even when you're looking right at them. The receptionist looks a bit clearer than the rest, though you still couldn't really describe him.

"There's something I need to find in here," says Anita. "I think it'll help. But I don't know where to start looking..."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on August 31, 2018, 06:25:35 am
Ask if she needs blood for "some reason".
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on August 31, 2018, 07:21:01 am
Ask if she needs blood for "some reason".
Then tell her to ask the receptionist for whatever the thing she needs is.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on August 31, 2018, 11:22:50 am
Ask if she needs blood for "some reason".

I see no reason to make this assumption.


Just walk farther into the hospital. Looking for non-blurry things, and avoiding paths that are blurry.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on August 31, 2018, 11:43:12 am
Ask if she needs blood for "some reason".

I see no reason to make this assumption.
it's a question not an assumption

that's like the opposite of that
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 31, 2018, 06:38:45 pm
Ask if she needs blood for "some reason".

I see no reason to make this assumption.


Just walk farther into the hospital. Looking for non-blurry things, and avoiding paths that are blurry.

You head further in, going down what corridors aren't locked by a keypad. It seems pretty deserted past the lobby, and nothing else seems to be blurry. Perhaps if you could find some clue on a direction to go in.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on August 31, 2018, 11:42:51 pm
Are you seeing things as blurry too?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on August 31, 2018, 11:52:40 pm
Are you seeing things as blurry too?
(Elia's the only one I've been describing the POV of, and Anita wasn't sharing to Elia there.)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on September 01, 2018, 06:26:47 am
Ask if they have an idea of what they want is of where it might be.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on September 01, 2018, 07:50:02 am
Go back and talk to the receptionist.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on September 01, 2018, 07:50:41 am
Go back and talk to the receptionist.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on September 01, 2018, 04:08:46 pm
Ask if they have an idea of what they want is of where it might be.

Anita shakes her head.

Go back and talk to the receptionist.

You head back to the lobby and go up to the receptionist. "Hello?"

He doesn't seem to hear you.

"Um, hello?"

Still nothing. He just pours over the papers sitting on the desk in front of him, occasionally looking up either at the other figures in the lobby or his computer.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Doubloon-Seven on September 01, 2018, 07:54:18 pm
Poke the man. Poke him intensely.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on September 02, 2018, 12:59:33 am
Poke the man. Poke him intensely.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on September 02, 2018, 02:05:51 am
Poke the man. Poke him intensely.
+1
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: spazyak on September 02, 2018, 09:36:36 am
Poke the man. Poke him intensely.
+1
+1
+1 Poke


Edit: Woops phone didn't include the +1 part
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on September 02, 2018, 08:48:05 pm
Poke the man. Poke him intensely.
+1
+1

(Whoops! Thought I posted this already)

The receptionist seems to take no notice of anything you do. Huh.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: FallacyofUrist on September 02, 2018, 08:50:06 pm
Okay then. Take his papers.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on September 02, 2018, 10:08:11 pm
No. Continue exploring the hospital. Detailed memories of this receptionist are not available, so it's pointless to investigate.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on September 02, 2018, 10:25:16 pm
(Ninja'd)

Okay then. Take his papers.

You scoop up the papers on the receptionist's desk. There's a sign-in sheet, a patient list, and two very dense pages of policy or somesuch whose contents you could not identify at a glance.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on September 03, 2018, 03:23:35 am
No. Continue exploring the hospital. Detailed memories of this receptionist are not available, so it's pointless to investigate.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: spazyak on September 03, 2018, 08:01:14 am
Try writing her information on the paper
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on September 03, 2018, 08:04:08 am
Try writing her information on the paper
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on September 03, 2018, 11:13:56 am
Try writing her information on the paper

What info? Which paper?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on September 03, 2018, 11:15:17 am
We got the papers from the receptionist, we write hello on it
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on September 03, 2018, 11:20:07 am
We got the papers from the receptionist, we write hello on it

You got 4 different papers, which one do you use?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: FallacyofUrist on September 03, 2018, 11:31:49 am
We'll write our passenger's name, and our own, down on the sign-in sheet.

Afterwards, we'll go in search of her, keeping the papers with us. She might find the patient list helpful.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on September 03, 2018, 03:49:26 pm
We'll write our passenger's name, and our own, down on the sign-in sheet.

Afterwards, we'll go in search of her, keeping the papers with us. She might find the patient list helpful.


You sign in on the sheet and set it back down on the desk. The receptionist doesn't react, leaning closely over where one of the dense documents was and seeming to study intently.

Crap, where did Anita go? You don't think she followed you down the hall, and she doesn't seem to be here anymore either.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on September 03, 2018, 03:54:32 pm
Start looking for her near the entrance and the car
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on September 04, 2018, 04:31:35 am
Start looking for her near the entrance and the car
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Prophet on September 07, 2018, 02:26:51 pm
Read the patient list.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on September 07, 2018, 02:50:11 pm
Start looking for her near the entrance and the car
+1

You rush to the front sliding door and look out, but don't see Anita anywhere. Not on the sidewalk, not in or near the car.

Read the patient list.

Hoping for any sense of direction, you take a look at the most legible document in your posession:

Spoiler: Patient list (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on September 07, 2018, 02:55:40 pm
Head to 407, I guess.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on September 08, 2018, 05:09:25 am
Head to 407, I guess.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on September 08, 2018, 05:28:46 am
Head to 407, I guess.
+1
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on September 09, 2018, 12:59:12 pm
Head to 407, I guess.
+1

You head further in and find an elevator, punching for the fourth floor. The doors slide open onto a hallway painted a different color, pastel blue, from the ground floor. The sun shines brightly through windows on the side of the hall upon blurry figures walking through. An unfamiliar town lies outside, and the morning seems quite a bit further on than when you came in. Hmm, this layout doesn't look quite right either. Wasn't this elevator toward the center of the building?

Focus. 407... 407... you follow along the hall until you see the number, and find the door unlocked.

"...oh." Anita's voice comes from behind you.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on September 09, 2018, 01:11:04 pm
"heeeeey it's you again what's happening please"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on September 09, 2018, 02:56:45 pm
"heeeeey it's you again what's happening please"
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on September 09, 2018, 08:34:54 pm
"heeeeey it's you again what's happening please"
+1

"Heeeey, it's you again. What's-"

Anita steps past you and opens the door. Inside, you see a child sitting up in a hospital bed, her features strongly reminiscent of the approaching Anita's. "Clary!"

"Sis!"

Anita takes the child's hand, her clothes now completely different and her hair tied back. "Oh Clary, I've missed you! Have things been nice here?"

"Uh-huh. But it's boring sometimes. And lonely. Can I come home with you today?"

Anita leans in closer. "Natty's still got things to do at her new job. But I promise, I'll get that home care soon, and then you can come stay with me. And you won't have to go stay in the hospital again."

"And the ducks? We can go see the ducks?"

Anita smiles, embracing her. "First thing, Clary. I'll meet you at the ducks."

You blink. Anita's once again as you met her, and the room seems to grow... distant somehow as she stands up and turns around. "I remember now. Let's go."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on September 09, 2018, 08:47:32 pm
"...Okay. Are you all right?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on September 10, 2018, 05:07:38 am
"...Okay. Are you all right?"
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on September 10, 2018, 05:20:36 am
"...Okay. Are you all right?"
+1
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on September 10, 2018, 07:17:45 pm
"...Okay. Are you all right?"
+1
+1

"No..." She steps past you again, into the hall. "I'm better than I was though."

Hmm. "Are... we all done?"

"Not just yet. But I remember where to go now. Will you take me?"

Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on September 10, 2018, 07:23:43 pm
"To... the ducks?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on September 10, 2018, 08:10:17 pm
"Sure. Where ever you're headed, it won't be the worst ride I've given so far this week."

Hope that's true.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on September 10, 2018, 08:18:01 pm
"Sure. Where ever you're headed, it won't be the worst ride I've given so far this week."

Hope that's true.

You make your way out of the hospital, noting a light fog rolling in as you get back into the car. Sure enough, there's a new destination as you put your phone back on the trivet. Ah, of course. Silverton park. The one with the pond.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on September 10, 2018, 08:24:14 pm
"Ah, so it is the ducks.
Hmm.
I hope that fog isn't an omen."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on September 11, 2018, 01:09:18 am
"Ah, so it is the ducks.
Hmm.
I hope that fog isn't an omen."
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: spazyak on September 11, 2018, 07:42:50 am
"Ah, so it is the ducks.
Hmm.
I hope that fog isn't an omen."
+1
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on October 01, 2018, 01:42:24 am
(Sorry for delays. I'll get the update out tomorrow, and then we'll pick up the pace again.)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on October 01, 2018, 09:19:19 pm
"Ah, so it is the ducks.
Hmm.
I hope that fog isn't an omen."
+1
+1

The fog gathers more and more as you drive, thickening until you can scarcely see past the hood of the car. You flick on the headlights, but soon have to rely on the app to know when to turn. You have no way of seeing the lights at the intersections, though as the sounds of other cars have faded away, you get the feeling that it won't be a problem. Hmm, in that case maybe a bit more speed.

Anita practically leans over your shoulder from the back seat, watching the progress on the map. She looks up towards the windshield as you draw near, the fog getting suddenly thinner. Abruptly you emerge from the clouds, finding Silverton park an island in an endless sea of misty white. A patch of clear, sunny sky shines overhead. "Pull up near the pond, please," she asks.

"Of course." You go along as close as you can.

"Sorry for all the trouble," she says, unbuckling the belt.

"No worries..."

"I didn't mean for it to happen like this... I just wanted to go to sleep and forget about things, after I got the news..." Anita looks out the window. "I thought she'd be here by now. I guess I'll wait for her." She gets out of the car and starts heading for the benches by the pond, but stops after a few steps, turning around. "Thanks for all your help. Sorry you had to see this."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on October 01, 2018, 09:21:57 pm
"Hey, you don't have big claws or anything, so I'm counting this one as a relative vacation."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on October 01, 2018, 09:32:32 pm
"Kinda makes repeat business a problem, though."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on October 01, 2018, 09:59:20 pm
"Hey, you don't have big claws or anything, so I'm counting this one as a relative vacation."

She looks quizzically at you for just a second, but then lets it go.

"Kinda makes repeat business a problem, though."

She laughs, once. "Well... I guess you can keep an eye out for my sister."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on October 01, 2018, 10:30:00 pm
"Will do. This is a nice place, I wouldn't mind seeing it again."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on October 02, 2018, 04:47:08 am
"Will do. This is a nice place, I wouldn't mind seeing it again."
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on October 02, 2018, 05:30:53 am
"Will do. This is a nice place, I wouldn't mind seeing it again."
+1
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on October 02, 2018, 07:29:18 pm
"Will do. This is a nice place, I wouldn't mind seeing it again."
+1
+1

"Well, you've got a car, you know the address. Maybe I'll even see you around."

"Yeah, maybe." Anita heads for a bench, and you pull away from the park. The fog envelops your car once more, then quickly disperses, and you find yourself driving in the overcast morning again.

buzz buzz

Huh, you're getting a call. No idea what number that is.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on October 02, 2018, 07:32:46 pm
Pull over and pick it up.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: spazyak on October 02, 2018, 07:44:42 pm
Pull over and pick it up.
+1
We should add something witty
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on October 03, 2018, 12:51:52 pm
Pull over and pick it up.

You pull over to the side of the road and answer your phone. "Hello?"

"Aah! Steersman! It worked!"

"Amat? How..."

"Ah yes, indeed! I wondered if I might contact you again, and so the Nimar-atöl guided me in operation of this symbolic mechanism. Most wondrous, that they would have such a thing simply laying about for guests at this lodging!"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on October 03, 2018, 02:34:22 pm
Does he shows up in the app?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on October 03, 2018, 03:12:41 pm
Um, hi.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on October 04, 2018, 07:12:15 am
Does he shows up in the app?
Um, hi.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on October 04, 2018, 01:47:42 pm
Does he shows up in the app?
Um, hi.
+1

"Um, hi," you say, taking a look at the app. There doesn't seem to be a ping for Amat, so you guess he's just calling.

"Yes, so good that I have found a way to contact you, steersman! I shall need your guidance in this realm during my stay, and mayhaps again your conveyance. In fact, I have a query right now!"

"Oh?"

"It seems I must exchange my coinage for the local currency. Evidently times are fraught enough that even a simple innkeep fears to keep real gold on her person. Know you where best I might exchange for these paper notes?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on October 04, 2018, 01:59:40 pm
...You know, I've never really thought about what the best way to exchange gold for money would be. Those "cash4gold" or whatever places with the TV ads always seemed like a scam. Maybe he should just go to a bank and ask about it?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on October 04, 2018, 02:38:37 pm
I mean, a jewler might be a good idea
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on October 04, 2018, 04:14:15 pm
"We have contrivances called 'banks' for that sort of thing. It may be difficult to find a buyer for your coinage, since gold coins have been so rare here for so long, but I'll help you through the process as much as you need."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on October 05, 2018, 05:53:08 am
"We have contrivances called 'banks' for that sort of thing. It may be difficult to find a buyer for your coinage, since gold coins have been so rare here for so long, but I'll help you through the process as much as you need."
I mean, a jewler might be a good idea
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on October 10, 2018, 12:33:08 pm
(This took a surprising amount of research)

"We have contrivances called 'banks' for that sort of thing. It may be difficult to find a buyer for your coinage, since gold coins have been so rare here for so long, but I'll help you through the process as much as you need."
I mean, a jewler might be a good idea
+1

"We have contrivances called 'banks' for that sort of thing." Although, you're not sure if a credit union would exchange gold for money. Do most banks even have gold anymore? Hmm.

"Ah, yes, I know of banks. That is where one stores gold, and shrewd settled peoples lend it out to somehow increase their own supply. Why, I once even pillaged the bank of the dark fortress of Gloomspire."

"...Um, well, you probably shouldn't do any pillaging around here."

"Fear not, I have no enmity for this place."

 "Anyways... It may be hard to find a buyer for your coinage, since gold coins have been so rare here for so long, but I'll help you through the process as much as you need. Maybe look for a jeweler."

"Yes, I knew I could rely on you, steersman! We shall speak again shortly, I must investigate." With that, the phone hangs up.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on October 11, 2018, 06:56:39 am
I guess we should check the app for rides now.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on October 11, 2018, 08:25:24 am
I guess we should check the app for rides now.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on October 14, 2018, 04:44:26 am
I guess we should check the app for rides now.
+1

Looks like you've passed the end of the morning rush. Pings are down and there's more other drivers about now. Maybe this is a chance to do one of the other things you wanted today, until things pick up again in the afternoon.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on October 14, 2018, 11:55:31 am
Such as...?

((Gimmie some slack, it's been a long time. :p ))
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on October 14, 2018, 12:00:16 pm
Yea, I don't remember anything either
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on October 15, 2018, 12:47:39 am
(Alright)

After last night's incident, you'd had a few thoughts on things to buy.
We should get a computer. Surely we can get a Moogle laptop for cheap. Or something like that. Probably be handy. Also organize our books.
I think we now have ample evidence that some kind of proper self-defense weapon is probably justified.

Additionally, there's Roger wanting to meet up. And those silver coins Amat gave you.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on October 15, 2018, 01:12:42 am
See about getting a handgun and a laptop, then show off our purchases to Roger.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on October 15, 2018, 01:33:24 am
See about getting a handgun and a laptop, then show off our purchases to Roger.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on October 15, 2018, 03:36:18 am
See about getting a handgun and a laptop, then show off our purchases to Roger.
+1
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on October 15, 2018, 07:10:03 am
Let's show off the silver coins, too. Bling!
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on October 16, 2018, 03:07:05 pm
You pull up the search on your phone. Handgun... purchase.... hmm. Seems there's two places in town you might be able to get one. The sporting goods store and the pawn shop. There might also be a used laptop at the latter, though used electronics might not be worth it depending on condition.

You opt to check the pawn shop first. It's downtown, a few minutes away, and, you see as you pull up, right next to a thrift store. It's a squat brick building with wrought iron bars on the storefront windows and a surprisingly cheery-looking sign reading "PAWN! - Buy, Sell, Loans"

Stepping inside, you find yourself amidst an absolute forest of various crap. Or, technically a woods, since a forest is only one kind of tree (God, how do you even remember that...). Clothes, cables, keyboards, guitars, furniture, toys, tools. All with tags and little white ball things clipped on. The muffled rendition of some kind of hair metal leads you over to the left, where you see what you'd have to call a fortified counter. An old woman with enormous glasses and a Metallica shirt sits behind it, seeming to only notice you as you approach.

"Hello there. Can I help you find something?"

"Oh, yes... uh, I was looking for a... I was looking to buy a gun? A handgun." You're not sure how people usually ask for guns.

"Ah, I see. Yes, we've got some. All in good condition, and a very good price, starting at $300. Of course, I'd need to run a background check, dearie, and then there'd be a waiting period of at least five days."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on October 16, 2018, 03:13:33 pm
Wait, what year is it?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on October 16, 2018, 03:14:25 pm
(201X)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on October 16, 2018, 03:49:56 pm
Welp, sounds good.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on October 16, 2018, 11:39:54 pm
Welp, sounds good.
+1,
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on October 17, 2018, 01:16:49 am
Welp, sounds good.
+1,

Hmm, it sounds like a good deal. Though that's currently most of, or perhaps more than, your bank balance, and you still need to make sure you have enough for the rent at the end of the month. "Sounds good. Uh, how do we handle this?"

"I give you some paperwork to fill out, you turn that in, and if everything checks out, you can come pick up your purchase five days after that. Also, it's cash only, dearie."

Yeah, you definitely don't have that much cash on you right now. "Ok. Can you give me the paperwork and I bring it back later?"

The old lady nods. "Yes, I suppose so. Anything else you need?"

"Oh! I'm also looking for a laptop computer, if you've got one."

She nods again. "Let me check my catalog. You can go try poking around the back, near the DVDs."

You do so, going to the back of the store. There do indeed seem to be more electronics here, and you spend a good few minutes looking through piles of hardware. There's some surprising finds here: VCRs, record players, an old games console. No computers though, or at least none you can see. It's honestly hard to be sure when you've thoroughly checked such a massive concentration of stuff. The old lady calls you back to the counter.

"Sorry dear, it doesn't look like I have anything at the moment. Is there anything else you're looking for?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on October 17, 2018, 04:37:33 am
"No, I think that's everything."
Go and check at Goodwill for a laptop as they are usually cheap there.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on October 17, 2018, 04:47:50 am
"Yes, do you know where to evaluate the value of old coins I got"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on October 17, 2018, 05:31:19 am
Or, technically a woods, since a forest is only one kind of tree (God, how do you even remember that...).
evaluate where we learned this false definition and purge it from our brain with the help of a dictionary.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on October 17, 2018, 05:43:06 am
Or, technically a woods, since a forest is only one kind of tree (God, how do you even remember that...).
evaluate where we learned this false definition and purge it from our brain with the help of a dictionary.
Do we need to do the first part to do the second one?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on October 17, 2018, 02:04:13 pm
"Yes, do you know where to evaluate the value of old coins I got"

"Oh? Can I see?"

"Sure." You remove the pouch from your pocket and place it on the counter. The old woman lifts the bag off the counter with one hand, shaking it slightly but not producing much motion. She then reaches under the counter and retrieves a box of latex gloves, which she applies to her other hand. Gingerly, she removes the three coins, one by one, and examines them. "I've never seen anything like these. They have the weight for real silver, but that needs testing. If they are, on material alone I'd say they're worth about $9 each. Could be more on the workmanship or historicity though." She looks up at you. "They all seem to have an identical design. If you leave one here, I can do some research and give you a full appraisal later. You'd just need to sign a paper attesting that I'd be briefly holding onto it for that reason."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on October 17, 2018, 02:18:40 pm
How many coins we have?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on October 17, 2018, 02:22:28 pm
the three coins
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on October 17, 2018, 02:40:49 pm
the three coins
Stop showing me not reading the entire thing
So it's not a lot of money
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on October 18, 2018, 01:18:25 am
(Need a response on letting her appraise before moving on)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on October 18, 2018, 01:27:01 am
I agree but I wanted to wait so someone else answer
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on October 18, 2018, 05:32:23 am
I say we let her appraise them.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on October 18, 2018, 07:07:34 pm
I say we let her appraise them.

"Alright then."

She gives you an affidavit to sign, and a card with the shop's phone number so you can check in if desired. "That'll do, dearie. Oh, and here's your paperwork for the background check. You can turn that in next time you visit. Is there anything else you need?"

"No, that'll be all for now," you say. "See you later."

You head back to your car and start browsing on your phone for laptops as you wonder what to do next. You suppose you should decide what all you want to do with a laptop. If it's just for browsing, that probably wouldn't take anything too fancy. Things still haven't picked back up yet traffic-wise, so it might also be a good time to see Roger.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on October 19, 2018, 09:30:16 am
Go and see roger.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on October 19, 2018, 11:34:50 am
Go and see roger.
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on November 05, 2018, 11:01:20 pm
(Sorry for delays. Personal stuff)

Go and see roger.
+1

You pull out your phone and text roger.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

It's not actually that far, just a dozen or so blocks North and West a bit. There's a couple slow intersections but you get there soon enough. It's a small green space, plentifully shaded, occupying one square of the neighborhood's grid. There's a sandwich shop, a bagel shop, and other various eateries on three sides, and, indeed, an old grey chapel on the fourth. The street parking's surprisingly crowded right now, but you manage to find an open space after circling around.

You spot Roger coming out of the bagel place, two coffees in hand. It looks like he's wearing the same blazer as when you picked him up the other day, on which you notice the sleeves seem to have come loose from the torso. He doesn't notice you until you approach and call out. "Hey."

"Oh! Hey. Uh, I got some coffee. Hope you like Espresso?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on November 06, 2018, 12:12:46 am
"Not as much as I like saying 'expresso' to annoy the salespeople, but sure."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: spazyak on November 06, 2018, 12:32:04 am
"Not as much as I like saying 'expresso' to annoy the salespeople, but sure."
as someone who does this, I have to +1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on November 06, 2018, 04:20:41 am
"Not as much as I like saying 'expresso' to annoy the salespeople, but sure."
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on November 06, 2018, 04:21:56 am
"Not as much as I like saying 'expresso' to annoy the salespeople, but sure."
+1
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on November 07, 2018, 01:23:17 am
"Not as much as I like saying 'expresso' to annoy the salespeople, but sure."
+1
+1

"Not as much as I like saying 'expresso' to annoy the salespeople, but sure," you say, taking one of the coffees. Roger looks somewhat relieved.

You cross the road into the green square and find a place to sit, a little chess table under an oak tree. Roger takes a sip of his coffee. "So... How are things going? You had any trouble since last night?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on November 07, 2018, 03:49:34 pm
Did we told him about the barbarian guy?
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on November 07, 2018, 03:55:28 pm
Did we told him about the barbarian guy?

(Looking back, you haven't)
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on November 07, 2018, 09:38:00 pm
"Does 'weird' count as trouble? Haven't had anything attack me, thankfully."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on November 07, 2018, 09:58:28 pm
"Does 'weird' count as trouble? Haven't had anything attack me, thankfully."

"Does 'weird' count as trouble? Haven't had anything attack me, thankfully."

Roger gives a quizzical look. "That's good. But weird? How so?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on November 08, 2018, 05:26:55 am
"There was this big barbarian guy from the past for one."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on November 08, 2018, 05:40:17 am
"There was this big barbarian guy from the past for one."
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on November 08, 2018, 12:55:15 pm
"There was this big barbarian guy from the past for one."
+1

"There was this big barbarian guy from the past for one."

"From the past?"

"Or, maybe another world? He had this glowing red gemstone and a great big sword on his back. Built like an absolute tank, too, he lifted up my car." Roger's eyes go wide. "Oh, don't worry. He was... friendly? He lifted the car to help me change a tire. Definitely not from around here, though."

Roger still looks a dumbfounded, taking a long sip of his coffee before saying "Huh... so, was he a customer? How'd you run into him?"

"Oh yeah, actually. He paid with these." You produce the pouch of coins, and set one on the table.

Roger reaches to pick it up, but yanks his hand back when a jolt of orange sparks zaps his finger. He grimaces and breathes as if suppressing a cry, clenching his fists in evident pain before managing to wheeze out "...the fuck..."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on November 08, 2018, 01:03:56 pm
"... maybe there's silver in there? Or maybe you're just weird in a new, exciting, unrelated way."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: spazyak on November 08, 2018, 01:05:47 pm
"... maybe there's silver in there? Or maybe you're just weird in a new, exciting, unrelated way."
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on November 08, 2018, 01:08:40 pm
Additionally, there's Roger wanting to meet up. And those silver coins Amat gave you.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on November 08, 2018, 03:21:39 pm
Silver coins, so Silver does hurt werewolves, wierd
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on November 09, 2018, 01:11:51 am
"... maybe there's silver in there? Or maybe you're just weird in a new, exciting, unrelated way."
(Don't wanna get stuck here, so I'll kinda bend this a bit)

"Ah... I thought those might be silver. I'd just left one to get tested. Although maybe that kinda proves it..."

Roger starts sucking on his burnt fingertip. "Seriously? This is a thing in my life now?" He looks really disappointed. Then horrified. "Do you have any idea how many shiny things we touch on a day-to-day basis are silver? Because I don't..."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on November 09, 2018, 01:29:01 am
"I don't think it can be very many. Silver's still a precious metal, they aren't going to plate the streets with it. And they'd use gold for that, obviously.

Still, do be careful, I'd hate to see you get hurt."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on November 09, 2018, 03:06:06 am
"I don't think it can be very many. Silver's still a precious metal, they aren't going to plate the streets with it. And they'd use gold for that, obviously.

Still, do be careful, I'd hate to see you get hurt."

"Hmm, that makes sense I suppose. Sss, this kills though..." Roger takes his finger out of his mouth and starts wrapping a napkin around it. "Say... were those the orange sparks you were talking about?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on November 09, 2018, 06:03:24 am
"Look like those"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on November 09, 2018, 06:14:45 am
"Look like those"
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on November 09, 2018, 06:23:09 am
"Well, they were orange sparks coming out of a we—uh, lycanthrope, so probably. I'm not really an expert on lycanthrope sparks."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on November 09, 2018, 03:48:19 pm
...Doesn't have to cause an orange spark reaction just because it's silver, you know. Could be because they're from a different world. Recall that Roger's discarded bits also sparked in the same manner.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Maximum Spin on November 09, 2018, 05:12:06 pm
...Doesn't have to cause an orange spark reaction just because it's silver, you know. Could be because they're from a different world. Recall that Roger's discarded bits also sparked in the same manner.
Well, my original suggestion left it open, but it seems like Hugo intended us to conclude that it was just because it's silver.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on November 09, 2018, 06:14:31 pm
(It was more cuz I was having trouble fitting the dialogue around the original wording, tbh.)

"Well, they were orange sparks coming out of a we—uh, lycanthrope, so probably. I'm not really an expert on lycanthrope sparks."

Roger nods, biting his lip, and takes another sip of coffee. "Hopefully I won't be seeing any terrifying mystery attackers..."

At this moment, your phone starts buzzing.
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Egan_BW on November 09, 2018, 07:55:59 pm
"Oh hey, there's one now."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on November 10, 2018, 03:32:48 am
"Oh hey, there's one now."
+1
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: WillowLuman on November 10, 2018, 11:29:55 am
"Oh hey, there's one now."
+1

"Oh hey, there's one now."

"Um..."

You hold up a finger, and answer your phone. "Hello?"

"Ah, steersman! This apparatus is indeed most convenient..."
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: King Zultan on November 11, 2018, 06:15:38 am
"Do you need another ride, or do you have more questions?"
Title: Re: Sideliner [SG] - Day 3
Post by: Rockeater on November 11, 2018, 07:06:44 am
"Do you need another ride, or do you have more questions?"
+1