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Esprit15

2017-04-28, 01:47 PM

When whatever was going on outside began, Victor was simply sitting in the lounge with some of his friends, chatting about the events of summer. A quick message to the group chat from Joe however gets everyone's attention.

Hey everyone, you might want to come outside...

Some more specificity would have been nice, but the small group of friends head outside to see what Joe was talking about. It's too early in the year for any sort of event, which ruled out most things. Was it something bad? Victor tells one of the others to shoot a message back and to keep an eye on their stuff while the rest of them went to check things out.

"Excuse me, pardon me," Victor says, waving a few of his fellow students out of the way. It was the worst kept secret that the Declan family had made a major donation to the university (even by Harvard standards) that had funded additional equipment and faculty for several of the departments, and while Victor tried to not revel in his family's ability to make life easier, he certainly wasn't above using said influence and name to... encourage a desirable outcome.

As the grouping of people becomes more clustered and harder for everyone to move past, Victor gives up on finding Joe in the crowd. Instead, he looks around for someone who had a better sense of what was going on, maybe campus police, or an RA, or a residence life worker. "What's all the commotion about?"
Luck (-1), Connections (+2), School King (+2)

Regardless of success, Old Friends

ElFi

2017-04-28, 04:47 PM

Why am I doing this. Why am I doing this. Why am I doing this.

Even though summer was nigh-over and the temperature in the air had cooled significantly, Zack was still sweating. Freshman orientation was in full swing here at the university, and for whatever bone-headed reason he'd volunteered to work in the information kiosk, passing out pamphlets and answering trivia questions to confused freshmen. Which meant sitting in the middle of a big crowd and smiling continuously until his face hurt and answering a lot of questions that terrified him because he just knew that sooner or later one was going to come up that he wouldn't have the answer for and gaaaaaahhhhh.

"When does the next tour group leave?" "Sh-should be in the next ten minutes or so, sir."

"Could you point me to the dorms?" "The way's a little complicated, but, um, here's a map. Er, take two, we have plenty."

"Excuse me, could you tell me what's going on outside?" "What do you mean?"

+2 on Luck rolls for running into the protagonist.

danielxcutter

2017-04-28, 05:17 PM

Jenny was never one for staying still, especially during such a commotion.

"Huh? Hey, what happened?"

Suddenly, a random thought passed through her mind.

What are the odds of that... then again, it can't hurt.

Luck, a weak roll... but I use Genre Savvy to exchange that for a Skill roll!

Lentrax

2017-04-28, 09:48 PM

Anna had headphones in and so was barely aware that a commotion happened. She was listening to metal it wasn't her favorite but someone stole her favorite music. That person was going to pay for what they did as soon as she found him. So she went about her business. I think I'll get some pizza. Thinking a supreme pizza with no mushrooms. Thank god I have enough scholarships to be here with any food i want to eat the others didn't have a chance and I'm sure they regretted ever applying for them.

Weak luck
Only luck affecting trait as I don't know what this is.
+2 on Luck rolls involving running into the protagonist in a startling place.

Walking through the parking lot, with the metal music I her ears, she didn't hear the van, even though it was backfiring and sputtering and then it stalled out as it managed to stop in a parking spot. As the engine died, it let out one more mighty bang, and smoke poured from the engine, which was probably now dead. Not able to see anything through the smoke, you hear the door squeal as it opened, and you hear the metal groan as it was shut with more than just a little force. As the smoke begins to clear, you can just make out the outline of someone in the smoke, and then fanning hands blow away enough smoke to get a glimpse of a girl trying to find the release for the engine compartment in the rear of the van.

Susan had been working in the Computer Lab when she was alerted to several loud noises outside. Hoping that no one was hurt, she rushed to the scene to see what had happened and if she had the capacity to help.

Een though she didn't know what was going on, Susan arrived before a massive crowd poured out of the union. Apparently a vehicle had broken down, because a large gout of black smoke was pouring up into the sky. As you hurry to the scene, you arrive in time to see a young woman tring to wave smoke away from the rear of the van, and another girl is standing nearby.

Jenny was never one for staying still, especially during such a commotion.

"Huh? Hey, what happened?"

Suddenly, a random thought passed through her mind.

What are the odds of that... then again, it can't hurt.

Luck, a weak roll... but I use Genre Savvy to exchange that for a Skill roll!

There are a lot of great series where the protagonist just appears out of nowhere on a clear, cloudless day.

Today is one of those days.

As smoke begins to clear from the rear of a broken down old VW van, you see a red-headed girl, wearing a faded old Batman T-shirt, what appears to be military combat uniform jacket tied around her waist, sporting jeans and genuine combat boots. The boots are untied, hanging open, and to complete her look, you see the trailing edge of what looks like a tattoo on her upper arm. And the way the smoke just parted, perfectly circular to give you this view? It can't be simple coincidence.

As Lissa tried to look at what the commotion was, her "aide" stood between her and the commotion in general.

Hey, I want to see what's going on! Lissa complained.

"I'm sorry, Lissa I can't let you do that." He said keeping on high alert.

Weak Luck.

Try as he might, Lissa's guard couldn't keep her from finding out what was going on, though, he did push her to the side when what sounded like three short barks of a gun went off. But the chatter came through the crowd. Just a van breaking down. Nothing that exciting.

With the full respect a man in his position gives his charge, the guard reaches a hand down to help Lissa back to her feet, expressing his concern for her well being. After all, the backfire may have been planned, and he checked to make sure she really was alright. Over his shoulder, Lissa could see a column of smoke, marking the spot where the "exploded van" was.

When whatever was going on outside began, Victor was simply sitting in the lounge with some of his friends, chatting about the events of summer. A quick message to the group chat from Joe however gets everyone's attention.

Hey everyone, you might want to come outside...

Some more specificity would have been nice, but the small group of friends head outside to see what Joe was talking about. It's too early in the year for any sort of event, which ruled out most things. Was it something bad? Victor tells one of the others to shoot a message back and to keep an eye on their stuff while the rest of them went to check things out.

"Excuse me, pardon me," Victor says, waving a few of his fellow students out of the way. It was the worst kept secret that the Declan family had made a major donation to the university (even by Harvard standards) that had funded additional equipment and faculty for several of the departments, and while Victor tried to not revel in his family's ability to make life easier, he certainly wasn't above using said influence and name to... encourage a desirable outcome.

As the grouping of people becomes more clustered and harder for everyone to move past, Victor gives up on finding Joe in the crowd. Instead, he looks around for someone who had a better sense of what was going on, maybe campus police, or an RA, or a residence life worker. "What's all the commotion about?"
Luck (-1), Connections (+2), School King (+2)

Regardless of success, Old Friends

With the massive press of students around him, as well as one frantic looking sales clerk, Victor was not able to make much headway.

The clerk calls over to him. "Hey, everything's alright. Just a van breaking down. No one's hurt."

Of course, there is still that cloud of smoke...

Why am I doing this. Why am I doing this. Why am I doing this.

Even though summer was nigh-over and the temperature in the air had cooled significantly, Zack was still sweating. Freshman orientation was in full swing here at the university, and for whatever bone-headed reason he'd volunteered to work in the information kiosk, passing out pamphlets and answering trivia questions to confused freshmen. Which meant sitting in the middle of a big crowd and smiling continuously until his face hurt and answering a lot of questions that terrified him because he just knew that sooner or later one was going to come up that he wouldn't have the answer for and gaaaaaahhhhh.

"When does the next tour group leave?" "Sh-should be in the next ten minutes or so, sir."

"Could you point me to the dorms?" "The way's a little complicated, but, um, here's a map. Er, take two, we have plenty."

"Excuse me, could you tell me what's going on outside?" "What do you mean?"

+2 on Luck rolls for running into the protagonist.

"I mean, there's something going on outside."

As you get up to go see for yourself, it looks like people are starting to come inside. Some of them are muttering about damage to the environment, and how that unsightly heap looks next to all the sparkling BMWs and Audis.

And then, outside the large glass entryway, above the heads of everyone, you can see the small plume of smoke. Ostensibly, the vehicle damaging the environment.

Illven

2017-04-28, 10:04 PM

Oh ****! Lissa replied wincing as she realized that wasn't really ladylike.

Accepting the proffered hand, Lissa smiled brightly.

Are you okay? She asks him, giving an appraising eye.

danielxcutter

2017-04-28, 10:09 PM

Jenny went up to the girl and started running her famed "motor mouth".

"Oh, heya, I'm Jenny! What's your name? Do you need help? Are those real combat boots? Can I see your tattoo?

Lentrax

2017-04-28, 11:01 PM

Oh ****! Lissa replied wincing as she realized that wasn't really ladylike.

Accepting the proffered hand, Lissa smiled brightly.

Are you okay? She asks him, giving an appraising eye.

"Yes, ma'am." The man looks around. "Shall we go? We still have to get you settled in."

Jenny went up to the girl and started running her famed "motor mouth".

"Oh, heya, I'm Jenny! What's your name? Do you need help? Are those real combat boots? Can I see your tattoo?

As Jenny approaches, Jenny sees the girl's shoulders slump.

At least it got me here.... Looks like it won't be going anywhere anytime soon though... She lets the over to the engine compartment close, then gives at a good shove to get it to latch in place. Then she realizes she is being addressed and turns to look up at her. Jenny sees that the girl has dazzling, bright green eyes. She seems to stumble over her words as she tries to keep up with your questions.

Huh? I- Well.. I don't...

Illven

2017-04-28, 11:06 PM

Of course. Lissa replied with a small curtsy. Lead the way. She directed.

danielxcutter

2017-04-28, 11:10 PM

At least it got me here.... Looks like it won't be going anywhere anytime soon though... She lets the over to the engine compartment close, then gives at a good shove to get it to latch in place. Then she realizes she is being addressed and turns to look up at her. Jenny sees that the girl has dazzling, bright green eyes. She seems to stumble over her words as she tries to keep up with your questions.

Huh? I- Well.. I don't...

Jenny blinked.

"Oh. I got carried away with myself again, didn't I. Let's do that again."

She held out her hand.

"Hi, I'm Jenny! What's your name? Looks like you need help!"

Esprit15

2017-04-29, 12:50 AM

"Are you sure? I'm sure one of us could help, unless they already are being taken care of." Victor looks over at the smoke. There's half a dozen things it could be, but if they sound calm, there's not much to be done.

Konatsat

2017-04-29, 01:21 AM

Seeing that there were figures within the smoke, Susan ran towards the van and yelled "Is anyone hurt?" only to be greeted by three people whose attention she had attracted with her shouting. "O-oh Hi. Uhh looks like everyone's out and... safe?"How embarrassing she thought as she stumbled over words.

Iceseer

2017-04-29, 08:18 AM

She took off her headphones as she was the van. Anna knew she found love at first sight and she will try to stop anyone from taking it from her. My name's Anna I would be willing to help you and I know a mechanic that might be able to repair your van. if the van is beyond repair she was going to get another van of the same make and model for her.

Lentrax

2017-04-29, 09:35 AM

Of course. Lissa replied with a small curtsy. Lead the way. She directed.

You make your way across campus. All around, other students are unloading furniture from cars and trucks. Bags and mini fridges are being hauled up into dorms. Your escort guides you through the chaos, and brings you to your new home away from home. You find that many of your things have already been brought in, and await you to arrange them to your satisfaction. There is, so far, no sign of a roommate.

Jenny blinked.

"Oh. I got carried away with myself again, didn't I. Let's do that again."

She held out her hand.

"Hi, I'm Jenny! What's your name? Looks like you need help!"

Jessica. And yeah, I probably will. BUt not right now. Problem for another day.

"Are you sure? I'm sure one of us could help, unless they already are being taken care of." Victor looks over at the smoke. There's half a dozen things it could be, but if they sound calm, there's not much to be done.

"Don't know if there's anything you can do, but feel free to check!"

Seeing that there were figures within the smoke, Susan ran towards the van and yelled "Is anyone hurt?" only to be greeted by three people whose attention she had attracted with her shouting. O-oh Hi. Uhh looks like everyone's out and... safe?"How embarrassing she thought as she stumbled over words.

ONe girl, a red-head, looks over and sees Susan running toward them. Yeah, everyone's okay. I was the only one in the van.

She took off her headphones as she was the van. Anna knew she found love at first sight and she will try to stop anyone from taking it from her. My name's Anna I would be willing to help you and I know a mechanic that might be able to repair your van. if the van is beyond repair she was going to get another van of the same make and model for her.

Nah, its fine. I'll get it put back to right. But for now, I just need to let it cool off and stop smoking. But thanks for the offer. I'm Jessica.

Illven

2017-04-29, 11:39 AM

Lissa starts on the re-arranging. The years of martial arts training giving the girl surprising strength for her class.

Do you know who my roommate is going to be? Lissa asks her escort.

Esprit15

2017-04-29, 11:49 AM

"Will do." With a little more assertion and vocalizing, Victor again tries to push through the crowd.

Lentrax

2017-04-29, 12:24 PM

Lissa starts on the re-arranging. The years of martial arts training giving the girl surprising strength for her class.

Do you know who my roommate is going to be? Lissa asks her escort.

He checks a small notebook he pulls from his pocket. "A Miss Yuki Aibari. A political science student, exchange student from Japan, 18 years old, 5 feet 7 inches tall..." He will probably keep going until you stop him.

"Will do." With a little more assertion and vocalizing, Victor again tries to push through the crowd.

Victor makes it out to the parking lot and finds himself looking at the burnt frame of a VW van, behind which, he hears a few girls talking. As he rounds the van, he sees a girl with red hair and wearing a t-shirt and jeans. She is talking to three other girls, about the state of her van, and emphatically denying any attempts at getting her van towed somewhere to have it fixed because as she says as you approach, I can do it myself.

That voice... You aren't sure... But it sounds so familiar....

Then she turns at hearing you approach from behind, and you see her eyes. It is her. Jessica. Here. Now.

Konatsat

2017-04-29, 12:33 PM

Illven

2017-04-29, 12:35 PM

Does she speak fluent English? Lissa asked raising an eyebrow.

Some people might wonder how the escort had so much info on the person in question. But Lissa knew.

Knew that connections could get you all sorts of information.

ElFi

2017-04-29, 12:45 PM

"S-sorry, I'll go check it out myself." Zack stammered, getting up from his chair and making his way through the crowd as fast as possible.

By the time he'd broken through the crowd, there was already a small group of girls (and one guy) clustered around a backfiring van and the redheaded girl who seemed to be the owner. She was dressed in some sort of modern grunge and clearly didn't care what anyone saw, but she was... pretty. Really pretty. That was the first thought that came to Zack's head as he saw her. His face was getting red. Why was it doing that?

"Um, excuse me," he said, speaking towards the driver, "Do you need help with your car? I'm helping out with orientations, um, and I have campus security on speed-dial. We could get somebody to tow your car, er, if that's what you need."

Lentrax

2017-04-29, 01:07 PM

"Oh thank goodness that no one was hurt. S-so, uhm what's your name?" At this point she didn't think that she could simply back out of the conversation or turn and walk away and it would be awkward not to talk.

Its Jessica. She opens the side door of the van and pulls a large satchel out, slinging it over a shoulder.

Does she speak fluent English? Lissa asked raising an eyebrow.

Some people might wonder how the escort had so much info on the person in question. But Lissa knew.

Knew that connections could get you all sorts of information.

"I am sure she speaks enough English to get by. As to fluency, miss, I am sure the is a cunning linguist around here somewhere..." The man chuckles to himself at that.

"S-sorry, I'll go check it out myself." Zack stammered, getting up from his chair and making his way through the crowd as fast as possible.

By the time he'd broken through the crowd, there was already a small group of girls (and one guy) clustered around a backfiring van and the redheaded girl who seemed to be the owner. She was dressed in some sort of modern grunge and clearly didn't care what anyone saw, but she was... pretty. Really pretty. That was the first thought that came to Zack's head as he saw her. His face was getting red. Why was it doing that?

"Um, excuse me," he said, speaking towards the driver, "Do you need help with your car? I'm helping out with orientations, um, and I have campus security on speed-dial. We could get somebody to tow your car, er, if that's what you need."

Having slung her bag on her shoulder, the girl heaves an exasperated sigh at yet another offer to tow her van.

No! Look, I am sure you all mean well, but it is perfectly fine where it is for now. Now would someone please point me in the direction of Orientation? I am late enough as it is.

Iceseer

2017-04-29, 01:11 PM

Illven

2017-04-29, 01:18 PM

"I am sure she speaks enough English to get by. As to fluency, miss, I am sure the is a cunning linguist around here somewhere..." The man chuckles to himself at that.

The innuendo clearly flies over Lissa's head.

It doesn't matter if there is a cunning linguist in a nearby room. Unless they end up moving in here unofficially I suppose. Lissa replies.

Konatsat

2017-04-29, 01:21 PM

"Sorry. Bye." Susan walked as fast as she could back to the computer lab. She had really stuffed up that social interaction. To take her mind off of it, she was planning to return to her dorm room after taking her bags from the computer lab.

Esprit15

2017-04-29, 01:31 PM

Victor stops for a second, a look of 'Am I looking at what I think I'm looking at' on his face. "Jessie? What are you doing here?" Smooth. That's how you greet a girl you haven't seen for a decade? "Um, I could show you toward orientation and have some friends fix up your van, if you would like." And now you're just being presumptuous!

ElFi

2017-04-29, 04:29 PM

"S-sorry!" Zack yelped, shrinking backwards at the firm refusal. His face was even hotter now. Was he blushing? Oh, this was so embarrassing. Then his brain finally wrangled down the second part of what she'd said, about orientation. "Um, orientation's right here in the Student Union building. The next tour's leaving in... five minutes or so?"

Lentrax

2017-04-29, 04:41 PM

I was going near their anyway I'll be willing to guide you there is a couple of turns and you might get lost . she lied about the fact she was heading out near their in fact she really didn't have anything else to do and the woman had already attracted her heart.

Not going yourself?

The innuendo clearly flies over Lissa's head.

It doesn't matter if there is a cunning linguist in a nearby room. Unless they end up moving in here unofficially I suppose. Lissa replies.

"Never mind, miss. IF there isn't anything else I can do for you, the school frowns upon us being here for long."

"Sorry. Bye." Susan walked as fast as she could back to the computer lab. She had really stuffed up that social interaction. To take her mind off of it, she was planning to return to her dorm room after taking her bags from the computer lab.

As Susan begins walking back to the computer lab, she finds that she is walking in the same direction as the crowd she just tried to leave.

Victor stops for a second, a look of 'Am I looking at what I think I'm looking at' on his face. "Jessie? What are you doing here?" Smooth. That's how you greet a girl you haven't seen for a decade? "Um, I could show you toward orientation and have some friends fix up your van, if you would like." And now you're just being presumptuous!

You'll leave my van alone. I'll take care of my van on my own. Just like I've been taking care of myself.

"S-sorry!" Zack yelped, shrinking backwards at the firm refusal. His face was even hotter now. Was he blushing? Oh, this was so embarrassing. Then his brain finally wrangled down the second part of what she'd said, about orientation. "Um, orientation's right here in the Student Union building. The next tour's leaving in... five minutes or so?"

Jessica sighs again, this time, the sound seems to be more cleansing than frustrated.

I don't need a tour, I just need my packets and information, and sign my documents. A few steps pass in awkward silence.

But thank you.

Illven

2017-04-29, 04:49 PM

Of course. I'm good. Tell my dad that I miss and love him. Lissa replied with a curtsey. Waiting for her escort to leave before leaving herself to go and meet some new people.

Iceseer

2017-04-29, 05:05 PM

It's pretty much the same speech from last year I suspect. You know what sure I'll go to orientation she tried to play this off as nonchalant because she was to embarrassed to admit she was going because she saw an invitation in it with her new found love.

ElFi

2017-04-29, 05:08 PM

"Oh! I'm... actually in charge of that too. At the information kiosk. Which I should really be getting back to. Oh, geez! I need to get back to my chair!" Zack took off running, calling over his shoulder, "Come find me once you're inside, miss! And, um, sorry about your car!"

For some reason he couldn't pin down, he felt braver than he had in a long time.

danielxcutter

2017-04-29, 05:19 PM

Normally Jenny would have said enough for two people, but with all the attention Jessica was getting she didn't get out enough words for one.

No fair! I wanted her to myse...

Jenny blushed.

Oooeerg, I knew I was bi, so no surprise there, but I don't fall for people that easily. Or do I?

Esprit15

2017-04-29, 07:43 PM

"Sorry, I just... um... I just thought I would offer..." he says, now clearly stammering and flustered. "It's been a while but... do you remember me?" Victor asks, slightly sad at the hostility.

Lentrax

2017-04-29, 08:23 PM

Of course. I'm good. Tell my dad that I miss and love him. Lissa replied with a curtsey. Waiting for her escort to leave before leaving herself to go and meet some new people.

"Of course, miss. I will pass on your regards." The man excuses himself, leaving you alone, truly alone, for perhaps the first time in your life. But before you can celebrate this newfound freedom for long, a young Asian girl appears in the door. "Oh, excuse me!" she says as she bows. "I did not mean to intrude! I am Aibari Yuki, and it is a pleasure to meet you!"

It's pretty much the same speech from last year I suspect. You know what sure I'll go to orientation she tried to play this off as nonchalant because she was to embarrassed to admit she was going because she saw an invitation in it with her new found love.

Sorry, I didn't realize you weren't a Freshman. I guess I kind of assumed the only ones out here today would be here for orientation.

"Oh! I'm... actually in charge of that too. At the information kiosk. Which I should really be getting back to. Oh, geez! I need to get back to my chair!" Zack took off running, calling over his shoulder, "Come find me once you're inside, miss! And, um, sorry about your car!"

For some reason he couldn't pin down, he felt braver than he had in a long time.

Shouldn't be too hard to find you. I can just follow you there, can't I?

Normally Jenny would have said enough for two people, but with all the attention Jessica was getting she didn't get out enough words for one.

No fair! I wanted her to myse...

Jenny blushed.

Oooeerg, I knew I was bi, so no surprise there, but I don't fall for people that easily. Or do I?

It looks like quite a group has gathered around the redheaded girl, and they all seem intent on making her happy, don't they?

"Sorry, I just... um... I just thought I would offer..." he says, now clearly stammering and flustered. "It's been a while but... do you remember me?" Victor asks, slightly sad at the hostility.

No, sorry. I don't think I do. I don't know a lot of people, so I think a pretty boy like you would stand out in my memory.

Illven

2017-04-29, 08:35 PM

It is a pleasure to meet you miss Yuki, I'm Lissa. Do you need help setting up? She offers returning the bow flawlessly.

ElFi

2017-04-29, 08:44 PM

"Erm. Sure. Come right this way." Zack slowed his pace, allowing the red-headed girl to catch up, along with the throng of people that were apparently following her around. He wasn't exactly sure what that was about, but they were all trying to get her attention.

The Student Union was still jam-packed as Zack made his way back in, squeezing through the crowd back to the kiosk. Thankfully, only a few people were waiting as he got back into his seat. "Sorry, sorry!" He yelped as he processed questions and handed out forms and pamphlets. "I promise it won't happen again, sir, ma'am, sirs and ma'ams!" In the corner of his eye, he saw the red-headed girl getting onto the back of the line. Zack found himself hoping the people before her didn't have any big requests.

Esprit15

2017-04-29, 10:31 PM

She thinks he's... pretty? While he'd rather a different descriptor, it was a positive sentiment at least. "Well it was something like ten years ago," Victor said. Nine years, to be specific.

Lentrax

2017-04-29, 10:53 PM

It is a pleasure to meet you miss Yuki, I'm Lissa. Do you need help setting up? She offers returning the bow flawlessly.

"Oh, no! Please, I am fine! I have just a few things, I did not bring much form home, knowing what I needed I would be able to find when I arrived. Please, I will not burden you with aiding me."

"Erm. Sure. Come right this way." Zack slowed his pace, allowing the red-headed girl to catch up, along with the throng of people that were apparently following her around. He wasn't exactly sure what that was about, but they were all trying to get her attention.

The Student Union was still jam-packed as Zack made his way back in, squeezing through the crowd back to the kiosk. Thankfully, only a few people were waiting as he got back into his seat. "Sorry, sorry!" He yelped as he processed questions and handed out forms and pamphlets. "I promise it won't happen again, sir, ma'am, sirs and ma'ams!" In the corner of his eye, he saw the red-headed girl getting onto the back of the line. Zack found himself hoping the people before her didn't have any big requests.

They didn't. Well, not really huge requests. One of the girls in line expressed sentiments of hoping to share classes with you, but in short order, Jessica is at the front of the line, a small smile on her face. See? Told you it would be easy to find you again.

She thinks he's... pretty? While he'd rather a different descriptor, it was a positive sentiment at least. "Well it was something like ten years ago," Victor said. Nine years, to be specific.

Oh! Oh. Look. I am sure you mean well, but listen. What I did, I did 'cause it was the right thing to do. I'm not a charity case, and I tried real hard to not dwell on it, alright? Now, if you want, you can go on remembering me for who I was back then, or you can realize that the girl you thought you knew was just an illusion, a falsehood based on what I am.

Crap. Crap, CRAP! Of all the places to run into someone who knows me... And worse, probably remembers what I am... Just play it cool.

And think about who this guy is. You'd think something that pretty would've stuck out.

It probably didn't because you were, I don't know TEN!!!

Yeah, that probably would have done it, I suppose.

Illven

2017-04-29, 11:03 PM

"Oh, no! Please, I am fine! I have just a few things, I did not bring much form home, knowing what I needed I would be able to find when I arrived. Please, I will not burden you with aiding me."

From. From home. Lissa corrected gently.

And as you wish. Do you want to accompany me to one of the tours? She asks.

danielxcutter

2017-04-30, 12:00 AM

"Huh? You two know each other? Can you guys tell me?" asked a surprised Jenny, looking back and forth between Jessica and Victor.

Talk about coincidences... Oh, who am I kidding.

Esprit15

2017-04-30, 12:22 AM

"Huh? You two know each other? Can you guys tell me?" asked a surprised Jenny, looking back and forth between Jessica and Victor.

Talk about coincidences... Oh, who am I kidding.

"We lived nearby when we were younger," Victor says, letting the girl keep her past hidden is she wanted. Her response was odd, but... huh. He'd have to look a little more into her. Maybe when they could get some one-on-one time. "Sorry, I didn't think you were a charity case, just someone who needed help. I'll leave you to yourself, if that's what you want," he says quietly, sadness still noticeable in his voice as he turns to leave.

Konatsat

2017-04-30, 01:36 AM

Finally accepting that this would just be an awkward walk, Susan resigned herself to slowing down her pace until she was at the back of the group, then walking behind everyone else.

Lentrax

2017-04-30, 08:53 AM

From. From home. Lissa corrected gently.

And as you wish. Do you want to accompany me to one of the tours? She asks.

The girl bows again. "Yes, please! My English is good enough for the exams, but probably not for the everyday talking."

"Huh? You two know each other? Can you guys tell me?" asked a surprised Jenny, looking back and forth between Jessica and Victor.

Talk about coincidences... Oh, who am I kidding.

Yeah. I... used to... move around a lot as a kid.

"We lived nearby when we were younger," Victor says, letting the girl keep her past hidden is she wanted. Her response was odd, but... huh. He'd have to look a little more into her. Maybe when they could get some one-on-one time. "Sorry, I didn't think you were a charity case, just someone who needed help. I'll leave you to yourself, if that's what you want," he says quietly, sadness still noticeable in his voice as he turns to leave.

Look. I appreciate that you want to help, alright? And I am not that friendly because I'm used to... She stops herself before she says anything else, and suddenly decides to change in the middle of her sentence. I'm just not a very friendly person, okay? Sorry if I hurt your feelings. I'm just used to being a loner.

Finally accepting that this would just be an awkward walk, Susan resigned herself to slowing down her pace until she was at the back of the group, then walking behind everyone else.

As Susan watches the group, she sees that it isn't just awkward for her. It seems to be pretty awkward for everyone.

Esprit15

2017-04-30, 11:13 AM

The young man just waves as he heads off, but doesn't say anything. Maybe he put her on the spot too much there. Whatever. This encounter wasn't going to improve, so there was no reason to stick around past his welcome.

Illven

2017-04-30, 11:50 AM

Your English is fine. Honestly you speak better then some native born speakers I've heard. Lissa replies with a warm smile.

Lentrax

2017-04-30, 12:01 PM

Your English is fine. Honestly you speak better then some native born speakers I've heard. Lissa replies with a warm smile.

"No, please, you do me much kindnesses."

Lentrax

2017-05-01, 10:31 AM

Orientation goes on, and the various activities lead freshmen all over the campus.

As the day goes on, whispers and rumor spread as they always do, and soon enough, comes rumors about the smoking van in the student union parking lot.

And the rumors vary widely. From a stranded hippie commune, to a failed terrorist attack, you hear all sorts of rumor about "that van in the parking lot."

But you put them from your mind as you make sure you know where you are going to go tomorrow.

And so, checking over your schedule, you see that you have a class in the engineering building, a required course for nearly every program, Computer Science 107, Advanced Computer Skills. Looking at your course catalog, the class apparently focuses more on programs and alternative methods of accomplishing many tasks in more efficient ways. Finding the class should be an easy feat, and so you head off to find the right place. When you arrive, you spy a familiar redheaded girl tinkering with some of the computers, and decide that now would be a good time to try and make a better impression!

This roll is Unopposed. Make a good Impression on Jessica!
Outfit Advantages apply to this roll.

Allure d6: Charm your way into her good graces! +2 VP
Skill d8: Impress the girl with your own brand of Technical Expertise! +3 VP
Luck d6: Know an impressive random factoid! +2 VP

Iceseer

2017-05-01, 11:07 AM

Illven

2017-05-01, 12:00 PM

Lissa for her part already had admirers. The buxom pretty lady was gifted cookies, an apple or two. And even the finest spring water. Nothing unusual for Lissa of course, but she was still surprised at how quickly she caught peoples hearts.

The fact that they were shaking from fear as much as any affection on their part went over her head.

So it was of course necessary to show up in her fitted training uniform in case someone got the wrong idea.

Hey She started asking the girl and guy near her. Either of you want a cookie, or an apple? She asked showing both off.

Strong allure, Gorgeous gi, School queen.

Esprit15

2017-05-01, 12:54 PM

Victor heads into class, waving at a couple of his friends that decided to take the class alongside him. Hm... he had some passing familiarity with programming, though more with spreadsheets than the coding languages themselves. Still, might be good to get to know what was going on before class began, and get in the professor's good graces. Jessie might be still annoyed with him, and it seemed that several people were all going to gun for her attention aggressively. Better to give her space. Actually... "Hey Mike, mind sitting next to Jessica and making sure she is unbothered? She seems kind of occupied and I want to make sure people give her space if she wants it. Don't be super overt or anything."

While that goes on, he heads to the front of the class a few minutes before it starts, and greets the professor. "Good afternoon, professor. I was just curious what coding languages we would be working with predominantly in here. I know in an engineering class we would use MatLab a lot, but for most of us that would be rather pointless. Would it then be C, or Java? Or a family friend mentioned using BASIC at his job. I'd just like to know what the actual purpose for this class is, since many of the people here will only use it to fill a general requisite."
Skill (+1) Strong roll
School King (+2) Use of Mike to make sure that Jessie is unbothered, and so can hear Victor talking to the professor
Connections (+2) Speaking to the professor to demonstrate already being familiar with material
Renaissance Man (+1) Skill roll instead of non-skill options

ElFi

2017-05-01, 01:49 PM

The classroom was already bustling when Zack walked inside, so he instinctively started searching for the least occupied part of the classroom- until he saw that red-headed girl from earlier in the day. Some random bypasser had namechecked her as Jessica. Zack still wasn't entirely sure what he felt about her. She was standoffish, maybe even a little rude... but nice in her own way. He decided to go and say hello, almost immediately regretting the decision when he noticed the girl in a training uniform, also from earlier (he hadn't caught her name) hovering around her.

"Erm. Hello. Remember me?" He said somewhat nervously, settling into the seat opposite Anna on Jessie's other side. "Can I ask what you're working on? I usually use this time to do research for the school newspaper. We have a whole algorithm set up by one of the seniors that helps us find relevant articles and news for our papers." Gulping self-consciously, he started up the program.

Skill roll.
+1 from Skill as strong roll.
+2 from Keen Eye for doing research.
Not sure if Quiet Patience applies, since we've only done one scene? If it does, that's another +2.

danielxcutter

2017-05-01, 04:19 PM

"Hey, maybe I can help!" said Jenny, winking. "Need help with those computers? I know, they're kind of a pain in the ass to use the first time, but it's a lot easier if someone helps! Trust me, I'm speaking from experience!"

As her famous "motor mouth" started working overtime, Jenny looked over at what Jessica was doing.

Hmmm, let's see what I can do... maybe I'll make a good impression!

Hypercharged+Overclock. I'm choosing Allure(no bonus) and Luck(-1).

Konatsat

2017-05-01, 07:55 PM

As Susan arrived for her computer science class she noticed that many of the people involved in the incident yesterday were also in her class today. The memories of yesterday still plagued her, however she attempted to put them aside and focus on the class. As it had not started yet, her eyes wandered and she noticed that Jessica was sitting in front of her messing with one of the problematic computers. After using that computer last year and noting down the bugs then researching solutions to them, she knew how to make sure it behaved properly. This one in specific would occassionally deactivate the web-cam or be unable to connect to the internet after an update. She wrote down a quick set of instructions on how to fix these problems - one involving entering a command into the cmd and the other involving deleting a certain file - then attempted to get Jessica's attention. Oh, hey Jessica! The computer you're using occassionally runs into problems, here's some quick fixes for them." proceeding to hand her the note then continuing "If you need any help, don't hesitate to ask."

Strength skill: +1
Amateur Novelist: +2 to skill rolls involving writing or drawing
Honour Student: +2 to skill rolls involving logic, puzzles, or academics
Keen Eye: +2 to skill rolls involving perception or research

Lentrax

2017-05-01, 11:39 PM

Hey nice seeing you here. she sits right next to her unless there is a sitting chart already available.

I'll go for allure
+4 due to
+2 Boyish charm:to wearing masculine outfit allure
+2 Gorgeous Gi: to wearing martial art uniform allure
I have strength in allure

Jessica appears to be engrossed in what is on her computer screen in front of her. Some kind of browser based game? At your greeting, though, she looks over and recognizes you. Oh, yeah. Hey, How's it going?

Lissa for her part already had admirers. The buxom pretty lady was gifted cookies, an apple or two. And even the finest spring water. Nothing unusual for Lissa of course, but she was still surprised at how quickly she caught peoples hearts.

The fact that they were shaking from fear as much as any affection on their part went over her head.

So it was of course necessary to show up in her fitted training uniform in case someone got the wrong idea.

Hey She started asking the girl and guy near her. Either of you want a cookie, or an apple? She asked showing both off.

Strong allure, Gorgeous gi, School queen.

One of the somebodys near you happens to be a particularly good looking redheaded girl. At your offer of food, she spares a moment from what she is doing to give you a look over the top of her monitor. You know it isn't a good idea to have food like that near a lot of computers like this, right?

Victor heads into class, waving at a couple of his friends that decided to take the class alongside him. Hm... he had some passing familiarity with programming, though more with spreadsheets than the coding languages themselves. Still, might be good to get to know what was going on before class began, and get in the professor's good graces. Jessie might be still annoyed with him, and it seemed that several people were all going to gun for her attention aggressively. Better to give her space. Actually... "Hey Mike, mind sitting next to Jessica and making sure she is unbothered? She seems kind of occupied and I want to make sure people give her space if she wants it. Don't be super overt or anything."

While that goes on, he heads to the front of the class a few minutes before it starts, and greets the professor. "Good afternoon, professor. I was just curious what coding languages we would be working with predominantly in here. I know in an engineering class we would use MatLab a lot, but for most of us that would be rather pointless. Would it then be C, or Java? Or a family friend mentioned using BASIC at his job. I'd just like to know what the actual purpose for this class is, since many of the people here will only use it to fill a general requisite."
Skill (+1) Strong roll
School King (+2) Use of Mike to make sure that Jessie is unbothered, and so can hear Victor talking to the professor
Connections (+2) Speaking to the professor to demonstrate already being familiar with material
Renaissance Man (+1) Skill roll instead of non-skill options

The 'teacher' is actually just an RA, a CompSci grad student working on a Master's degree. "You evidently didn't read the course description, did you? This isn't a programming class, dude. Its like, an intermediate computer skills course. But its CORE required, so here we are. But if you know how to program, you should do just fine here."

The classroom was already bustling when Zack walked inside, so he instinctively started searching for the least occupied part of the classroom- until he saw that red-headed girl from earlier in the day. Some random bypasser had namechecked her as Jessica. Zack still wasn't entirely sure what he felt about her. She was standoffish, maybe even a little rude... but nice in her own way. He decided to go and say hello, almost immediately regretting the decision when he noticed the girl in a training uniform, also from earlier (he hadn't caught her name) hovering around her.

"Erm. Hello. Remember me?" He said somewhat nervously, settling into the seat opposite Anna on Jessie's other side. "Can I ask what you're working on? I usually use this time to do research for the school newspaper. We have a whole algorithm set up by one of the seniors that helps us find relevant articles and news for our papers." Gulping self-consciously, he started up the program.

Skill roll.
+1 from Skill as strong roll.
+2 from Keen Eye for doing research.
Not sure if Quiet Patience applies, since we've only done one scene? If it does, that's another +2.

I might do research, Jessica began, If I were doing anything worthwhile. But right now, I am more concerned with defending my moon base from this massive attack coming in.

"Hey, maybe I can help!" said Jenny, winking. "Need help with those computers? I know, they're kind of a pain in the ass to use the first time, but it's a lot easier if someone helps! Trust me, I'm speaking from experience!"

As her famous "motor mouth" started working overtime, Jenny looked over at what Jessica was doing.

Hmmm, let's see what I can do... maybe I'll make a good impression!

Hypercharged+Overclock. I'm choosing Allure(no bonus) and Luck(-1).

Jenny's "help" as she happily pounded away on several of the keyboards in the room, locked half of them before anyone could actually attempt to login on their own, caused the other half to reboot, and cheerfully instructed one phone to make a long distance call (collect) to Buckingham Palace. Whether intentional or not, the act was immediately followed by fifteen groans, sixteen snorts, one person trying very hard to not sound like some upstart Yank calling the Queen in the middle of the night, and one redhead to start laughing.

That, Jessica says. Was awesome.

As Susan arrived for her computer science class she noticed that many of the people involved in the incident yesterday were also in her class today. The memories of yesterday still plagued her, however she attempted to put them aside and focus on the class. As it had not started yet, her eyes wandered and she noticed that Jessica was sitting in front of her messing with one of the problematic computers. After using that computer last year and noting down the bugs then researching solutions to them, she knew how to make sure it behaved properly. This one in specific would occassionally deactivate the web-cam or be unable to connect to the internet after an update. She wrote down a quick set of instructions on how to fix these problems - one involving entering a command into the cmd and the other involving deleting a certain file - then attempted to get Jessica's attention. Oh, hey Jessica! The computer you're using occassionally runs into problems, here's some quick fixes for them." proceeding to hand her the note then continuing "If you need any help, don't hesitate to ask."

Strength skill: +1
Amateur Novelist: +2 to skill rolls involving writing or drawing
Honour Student: +2 to skill rolls involving logic, puzzles, or academics
Keen Eye: +2 to skill rolls involving perception or research

Thanks. I mean, I already fixed one of the bugs. But I didn't know of the other. Probably be easier to just go in and trash the registry sector for the bad file. If the computer can't read the sector, it'll spit the error into the report and carry on, you know?

Esprit15

2017-05-01, 11:57 PM

Illven

2017-05-02, 12:03 AM

Don't worry, I'll be careful I am the very balance of skill and grace. Lissa replied.

danielxcutter

2017-05-02, 12:08 AM

"...Whoops, didn't expect anything like that."

Jenny blushed and covered her face with her hands.

Gaaaaaaaaah. That was stupid. Even by my standards.

Peeking out between her fingers, Jenny looked at Jessica. She was laughing - but fortunately not at her.

At least some good came out of this.

Lentrax

2017-05-02, 12:15 AM

He hadn't bothered. His advisor told him which classes were required, he signed up, assuming that the material would actually be new. "Great... Any way I can just CLEP out of this? I passed high school, I know how to use a computer."

"Funnily enough, no. You can't. I don't recall the BoRs reasoning behind it, but ah well. Here we are." Moans, groans, and laughing erupt as something odd happens to all the computers at once.

"Besides. It looks like you'd miss out on a great time."

Don't worry, I'll be careful I am the very balance of skill and grace. Lissa replied.

But what about all the people who took the fruit or cookies from you? Will they be as respectful?

"...Whoops, didn't expect anything like that."

Jenny blushed and covered her face with her hands.

Gaaaaaaaaah. That was stupid. Even by my standards.

Peeking out between her fingers, Jenny looked at Jessica. She was laughing - but fortunately not at her.

At least some good came out of this.

I wish I had been recording that! It would've ooked great online.

Illven

2017-05-02, 12:17 AM

You're actually the first two I've offered it too. So... you tell me? Lissa asked brightly.

Esprit15

2017-05-02, 12:25 AM

"My great times tend to have fewer assignments and grading attached to them," he mumbles as he returns to his seat.

"Oh good, the computers are locked up, guess we have to cancel class," Victor says sarcastically as he sits back down to now a non-functional computer.

Iceseer

2017-05-02, 06:32 AM

Great how are you? Anna asks to her love.

ElFi

2017-05-02, 01:52 PM

Though Zack was a little disappointed that Jessie wasn't really paying him much heed, he just barely managed to not crack up at Jenny's antics. And then failed completely. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry," he forced out between whooping chuckles, "It's just... oh my gosh. I don't think I was prepared for that." He smiled at Jenny. "Do you think it would be too much, um, if I asked you to provide a comment for a fluff piece for the newspaper? The whole school will laugh when they find out what you did." He paused. "But, erm, hopefully not, you know, at you."

Lentrax

2017-05-02, 02:45 PM

You're actually the first two I've offered it too. So... you tell me? Lissa asked brightly.

I would probably be fine with it, since I keep a space dedicated to food at an adjacent table from my computer. That way any spillage doesn't end up damaging my components.

"My great times tend to have fewer assignments and grading attached to them," he mumbles as he returns to his seat.

"Oh good, the computers are locked up, guess we have to cancel class," Victor says sarcastically as he sits back down to now a non-functional computer.

"Alright, everyone, settle down. Now this is only a minor inconvenience. How many of you have already tried turning the computers off and then on again?"

Great how are you? Anna asks to her love.

I am fine. I am still getting used to being around so many people.

Esprit15

2017-05-02, 03:22 PM

"Yep, it's taking forever to restart." Which itself is probably just because it is a school computer, and is actually unrelated to the problem.

Illven

2017-05-02, 03:31 PM

I would probably be fine with it, since I keep a space dedicated to food at an adjacent table from my computer. That way any spillage doesn't end up damaging my components.

See no problem then. Lissa chirped.

danielxcutter

2017-05-02, 05:16 PM

ElFi

2017-05-02, 06:08 PM

When Zack finally managed to get a hold over his chuckling, he examined Jenny curiously for a second, then nervously extended a hand. "I don't, um, think we've met before. My name's Zack Gofman."

Konatsat

2017-05-02, 11:08 PM

Nodding Susan says "Yup, try to keep a copy though, just in case something else goes wrong." She then returns to her computer - one of the ones not affected by the strange girl's antics - and opened up an emulator out of her USB to get in some Galaga before the start of class.

Lentrax

2017-05-03, 11:48 PM

"Yep, it's taking forever to restart." Which itself is probably just because it is a school computer, and is actually unrelated to the problem.

Jessica tilts her head around her monitor as she looks at you. Not much of a computer guy, are you? Just don't try and be like the Fonz, alright?

Nodding Susan says "Yup, try to keep a copy though, just in case something else goes wrong." She then returns to her computer - one of the ones not affected by the strange girl's antics - and opened up an emulator out of her USB to get in some Galaga before the start of class.

Sure. Always nice to have a cheat sheet.

Just a few moments later and your class begins. This first class, nothing major happens, just getting a copy of the syllabus and generating your class folders on the drive so your assignments will be able to be graded. The class seems to go by incredibly slowly, and almost everyone seems to be a bit bored by the time the hour is over. But finally, you all hear the tones signaling the end of the class, and you all start packing your things to go.

d6 Luck. Notice something peculiar with Jessica's stuff? 0 VP, but a ? will be awarded.

Konatsat

2017-05-04, 12:07 AM

danielxcutter

2017-05-04, 12:11 AM

Esprit15

2017-05-04, 12:18 AM

"I intend to pay people to deal with those problems, for most part," he says dismissively.

***

As class lets out, Victor catches back up to Mike. "So what have you got next?" he asks. Mike was a new addition to the group, but got pulled in pretty quickly to the crew of friends that had formed in the lounges freshmen year.
Luck (-1), School King (+2, Mike was sitting next to her the entire class and would have had a good view of her stuff)

Iceseer

2017-05-04, 07:57 AM

As the bell rings I set my backpack on the ground and
Power on my computer. I look around while the familiar whirring of the computer happens.

Weak luck

ElFi

2017-05-04, 02:21 PM

Class went by uneventfully, Jessie was a lot more interested in the game on her computer than she was in him. Zack sighed internally, can't win 'em all.

He stood up promptly as the bell rang, wanting to talk again to the girl who'd made such a mess of the computer lab, for some reason she seemed interesting. But before he left, he spared one last look back at Jessie.

No advantage/disadvantage.
+2 from Snoop for finding or walking in on someone.
I know Keen Eye is a Skill bonus, but the description does apply to "Perception". If it works here, that's another +2.

Lentrax

2017-05-05, 01:38 PM

As the bell rings, Susan begins to pack up ensuring that she puts the syllabus in a folder to prevent it from getting crumpled then making sure to properly eject her USB. She gets up to leave and looks around for the fastest way out of the room sometimes focusing on other things that caught her interest.

Genre Savvy: You’ve watched enough harem anime to know where this is going… you don’t just stumble into unexpectedly romantic situations, you plan them. Twice per episode, you may substitute a Skill roll for a Luck roll. [-][]
Keen Eye: You’re always on the lookout for the next big story. +2 on Skill rolls involving perception or research.
Strength: Skill +1

Class went by uneventfully, Jessie was a lot more interested in the game on her computer than she was in him. Zack sighed internally, can't win 'em all.

He stood up promptly as the bell rang, wanting to talk again to the girl who'd made such a mess of the computer lab, for some reason she seemed interesting. But before he left, he spared one last look back at Jessie.

No advantage/disadvantage.
+2 from Snoop for finding or walking in on someone.
I know Keen Eye is a Skill bonus, but the description does apply to "Perception". If it works here, that's another +2.

As you are passing Jessica, you see her putting her things away. As you watch, you see into her bag just enough to spot a blue folder. The folder has the words "Federal Bureau of Investigation" printed on it.

Lentrax

2017-05-05, 01:41 PM

Jenny bounces out of her seat as soon as the bell rings, partly by reflex and partly because she was so embarassed by what she'd done. As such, she failed to notice anything out of ordinary about Jessica's stuff.

Failed the Luck check in the OOC thread.

You are in such a hurry to leave that you don't realize it right away, but you seem to have grabbed Jessica's hat.

"I intend to pay people to deal with those problems, for most part," he says dismissively.

***

As class lets out, Victor catches back up to Mike. "So what have you got next?" he asks. Mike was a new addition to the group, but got pulled in pretty quickly to the crew of friends that had formed in the lounges freshmen year.
Luck (-1), School King (+2, Mike was sitting next to her the entire class and would have had a good view of her stuff)

"You kidding? I was too busy figuring out how to get my computer to work right again, and at the same time, apologize to the queen for interrupting her in the middle of the night. She's hot though. I'm probably going to ask her out when I see her again."

As the bell rings I set my backpack on the ground and
Power on my computer. I look around while the familiar whirring of the computer happens.

Weak luck

As you are sitting there, you hear a voice over your shoulder.

Nice machine. Have you seen a hat around here somewhere?

Illven

2017-05-05, 01:49 PM

So miss Yuki. What did you think of class? Lissa replied brightly.

Iceseer

2017-05-05, 02:00 PM

No haven't found a hat. She responds and looks back.

Esprit15

2017-05-05, 04:41 PM

"Um... who did you wake up?" Victor asks, slightly concerned and confused.

ElFi

2017-05-05, 06:48 PM

For some reason, a chill went down Zack's spine as he read those words. He was seeing things, right? He misread stuff all the time. No way the new girl who came out of nowhere and is somewhat standoffish and... wait a minute.

He turned away hurriedly before Jessie saw him snooping. His gaze immediately fell on a mousey, bespectacled girl he swore he'd seen earlier that day, just as she tore her gaze away from Jessie's general direction. The way she'd just moved was unmistakable, or at least Zack hoped it was. Locking eyes with Susan, he mouthed "You saw it too?"

Lentrax

2017-05-05, 09:35 PM

So miss Yuki. What did you think of class? Lissa replied brightly.

"Ah. It was fine. But you can please simple call me Yuki."

No haven't found a hat. She responds and looks back.

Oh. Okay.

"Um... who did you wake up?" Victor asks, slightly concerned and confused.

"The queen of England. You know. Elizabeth? She has a cruise liner named after her? Who did you think I was talking about? The prom queen?"

Illven

2017-05-05, 09:48 PM

Yuki it is. You can call me Lissa. Lissa replies gesturing to herself.

Esprit15

2017-05-05, 09:50 PM

"Oh right, that was your phone that did that..."

Lentrax

2017-05-05, 10:27 PM

Yuki it is. You can call me Lissa. Lissa replies gesturing to herself.

"Of course, Lissa-sa-" The girl catches herself and blushes because of her mistake. "Forgive me. Lissa."

"Oh right, that was your phone that did that..."

"Yeah, and boy was she mad. I think somewhere in her speech was something about being banned from coming nearer to England than the Isle of Wight. Whatever that means. Good thing I don't plan on going to England anyway, right?"

Esprit15

2017-05-05, 10:41 PM

"I doubt anything will be delivered on. Unless they know what your name is and can identify you, it's just angry talk. Besides, I'm pretty sure the royal family has lacked that authority for several decades.

So what do you think? Will this be another one of those 'You and I take turns showing up' classes? I'd really rather do more productive things than sit in L2computer 101," Victor says with a chuckle, looking at the syllabus. He wasn't the most brilliant student in school by any means, but if there's one thing he knew already, it was that time management is how you survive college.

Lentrax

2017-05-05, 10:46 PM

Illven

2017-05-05, 10:47 PM

It's fine. Lissa replied. It happens, and it's kinda cute. Lissa comments.

Esprit15

2017-05-05, 11:35 PM

"Well, like I said, that redhead chick you asked me to spy on is hot. So I am probably gonna sit this one all the way through. Just to be able to see that three times a week."

"Just don't scare her off, dude. I actually kind of know her, I'd rather she not think I surround myself with weirdos now."

Lentrax

2017-05-07, 12:25 PM

It's fine. Lissa replied. It happens, and it's kinda cute. Lissa comments.

"Oh, okay. Very interesting things happen here do they not? Much like manga series today."

"Just don't scare her off, dude. I actually kind of know her, I'd rather she not think I surround myself with weirdos now."

Mike shrugs. "Oh, dude. Totally no prob."

"But, wait, you know her? She hasn't seemed friendly to, well, anyone. That normal for her?"

Illven

2017-05-07, 01:15 PM

Not really? We went to class, what's exciting about that? Lissa questions.

Esprit15

2017-05-07, 01:18 PM

"She was... odd. Moved around a bit and didn't stick around long. She got more prickly than she was when she was younger." It still was odd how much she changed from when they had taken her in. Still plenty of personality in place, but she was a lot more... secretive. Something had happened in nine years, and he was going to (slowly) figure out what. Mike asking her out might not be a bad thing, actually.

Konatsat

2017-05-07, 06:47 PM

The strange folder and shocked Susan. Questions ran rampant in her mind as she tore her eyes away from the bag only to lock eyes with a boy she had seen the day the van broke down. His reaction combined with the words he mouthed seemed to indicate that he had seen the same thing as her. Intrigued by the folder and thinking it warranted further discussion, she pointed outside and arched an eyebrow as if to motion that they should converse outside.

Lentrax

2017-05-07, 11:16 PM

Not really? We went to class, what's exciting about that? Lissa questions.

"The computers became possessed after the genki girl did something. And then there is the other girl that gathered much attentions. She is like protagonist in visual novel game."

"She was... odd. Moved around a bit and didn't stick around long. She got more prickly than she was when she was younger." It still was odd how much she changed from when they had taken her in. Still plenty of personality in place, but she was a lot more... secretive. Something had happened in nine years, and he was going to (slowly) figure out what. Mike asking her out might not be a bad thing, actually.

"So, what are you saying? She's like some kind of weird, shady person?"

Esprit15

2017-05-07, 11:44 PM

Illven

2017-05-07, 11:49 PM

"The computers became possessed after the genki girl did something. And then there is the other girl that gathered much attentions. She is like protagonist in visual novel game."

I think she just f..... messed up with the code. Lissa explained. And you mean that redhead that wouldn't accept my cookie?

Lentrax

2017-05-07, 11:57 PM

"Shady isn't the right word. More like there is a lot going on beneath the surface, and she doesn't like talking about it. I'll tell you more about it if the time is right. It sounds like she wants to keep any history she may have hidden, and until it becomes a bigger issue, I intend to respect that. Maybe if you manage to snag a date with her I'll talk a little more," he says with a chuckle.

'Oh, damn. So she's got some mystery to her? Now I gotta try and find out."

I think she just f..... messed up with the code. Lissa explained. And you mean that redhead that wouldn't accept my cookie?

Yuki tilts her head as she considers this. "Hmm. I am not sure that is any different. Still very manga. And yes. The red haired girl. Everyone notice her. Very protagonist. SHe will hve harem soon."

Illven

2017-05-08, 12:08 AM

Yuki tilts her head as she considers this. "Hmm. I am not sure that is any different. Still very manga. And yes. The red haired girl. Everyone notice her. Very protagonist. SHe will hve harem soon."

You mean like a Ottoman emperor? Lissa replies raising her eyebrow.

Esprit15

2017-05-08, 03:53 AM

"Like I said, go for it," Victor says. Granted, he had kind of developed a crush on her back then, and seeing her didn't exactly let that old thought die off. Still, he should be a good friend and let his buddy give it a shot. Maybe he could also figure out more of her history through him. "Just respect if she shoots you down too, you know? We don't need a repeat of that incident last year with Will and Laura." Neither of whom were now acknowledged as part of their group anymore.

ElFi

2017-05-08, 03:05 PM

Lentrax

2017-05-08, 09:33 PM

You mean like a Ottoman emperor? Lissa replies raising her eyebrow.

"Eh? No. Nonono. Not like that. Well. Maybe? I don't know. I do not know how she is as a protagonist. I would have to consult my source materials, and speak with friends back in Japan who are more knowledgeable on matters of ecchi. I would also have to know how the pretty girl handles flirting and displays of affection."

"Like I said, go for it," Victor says. Granted, he had kind of developed a crush on her back then, and seeing her didn't exactly let that old thought die off. Still, he should be a good friend and let his buddy give it a shot. Maybe he could also figure out more of her history through him. "Just respect if she shoots you down too, you know? We don't need a repeat of that incident last year with Will and Laura." Neither of whom were now acknowledged as part of their group anymore.

"Dude, c'mon," Mike says, trying to keep the mood of the conversation chill. "You remember when I got shot down by Erin? We're still cool. I'm pretty sure this new girl will be too."

"Besides," he adds with a chuckle after a few more steps. "She hasn't shot me down yet!"

Illven

2017-05-14, 06:30 PM

"Eh? No. Nonono. Not like that. Well. Maybe? I don't know. I do not know how she is as a protagonist. I would have to consult my source materials, and speak with friends back in Japan who are more knowledgeable on matters of ecchi. I would also have to know how the pretty girl handles flirting and displays of affection."

So I should try flirting with her. And what do you mean by displays of affection. From what I've heard American is far more open about that. At least with girls.

Esprit15

2017-05-14, 07:25 PM

"Fair enough, man," he says, waving his buddy off and heading to his next class.

Konatsat

2017-05-15, 12:43 AM

Zack follows Susan outside, moving as fast as possible while also slowly enough to not attract attention. He hoped. It wasn't long before crowded hallways gave way to open air, and Zack gestured to a nearby bench for them to sit at. As she sat down next to him, with them isolated from the crowd, Zack's face started getting red again as he thought over the implications this scene might draw. Too much to think about right now.

"Um, my name's Zack. Zack Gofman." He said by way of introduction. "I guess you saw what Jessica had in her bag? Federal Bureau of Investigation, right? FBI? What could that even mean? Is she an agent? Wait, why would an agent be at our school? Oh gosh, do you think there's a terrorist threat? Or maybe she's a hacker? But it seems kinda weird that she'd label stuff like that so openly." Then he realized he was rambling and totally ignoring her. "S-sorry."

While Zack was talking, Susan was trying to piece together a narrative that would feasibly describe who this new girl was and what she was doing here at there school until she heard Zack apologize and stop talking. "Oh no really i-it's fine, you don't have to apologize. I'm Susan... Sarandon, Susan Sarandon nice to meet you. And yeah, I agree. She's probably some sort of agent or else she's something dangerous. She seems to attract inordinate amounts of attention but that might not be... supernatural or anything. A simple explanation could be that it's just a folder, but... I-I'd rather not take the chance. We should not confront her about this, probably."

Lentrax

2017-05-15, 03:57 PM

So I should try flirting with her. And what do you mean by displays of affection. From what I've heard American is far more open about that. At least with girls.

"If you think it wise. I do not know her personality. It may upset her. As for affection... Ehh, let's see. Holding hands is okay. But kissing is... not... normal behavior."

"Fair enough, man," he says, waving his buddy off and heading to his next class.

"Alright, dude. See you later." He starts off, then turns back to call after Victor. "Hey, we still on for tonight? Party for the start of term?"

Illven

2017-05-15, 04:06 PM

"If you think it wise. I do not know her personality. It may upset her. As for affection... Ehh, let's see. Holding hands is okay. But kissing is... not... normal behavior."

Yeah, over here females will kiss each others cheeks if they are friends all the time. Lissa replied.

Lentrax

2017-05-15, 04:12 PM

"Well, she is not Japanese. It should probably be OK."

Illven

2017-05-15, 04:20 PM

"Well, she is not Japanese. It should probably be OK."

So what should I be expecting from her for displays of affection?

ElFi

2017-05-15, 04:20 PM

While Zack was talking, Susan was trying to piece together a narrative that would feasibly describe who this new girl was and what she was doing here at there school until she heard Zack apologize and stop talking. "Oh no really i-it's fine, you don't have to apologize. I'm Susan... Sarandon, Susan Sarandon nice to meet you. And yeah, I agree. She's probably some sort of agent or else she's something dangerous. She seems to attract inordinate amounts of attention but that might not be... supernatural or anything. A simple explanation could be that it's just a folder, but... I-I'd rather not take the chance. We should not confront her about this, probably."

"Yeah, definitely not... supernatural or anything. Ahem." Zack cleared his throat self-consciously. "I, um, agree that confronting her about it probably isn't, the, uh, b-best idea. We could get in, like trouble... or maybe she could if she really is an agent or something. Er... hang on a sec," he said, taking his phone out of his pocket and holding it up, "Do you think we could, maybe, I, um, exchange n-numbers or something? It might be, um, helpful if one of us gets thrown in a trunk or something."

Esprit15

2017-05-15, 06:10 PM

"If you think it wise. I do not know her personality. It may upset her. As for affection... Ehh, let's see. Holding hands is okay. But kissing is... not... normal behavior."

"Alright, dude. See you later." He starts off, then turns back to call after Victor. "Hey, we still on for tonight? Party for the start of term?"

"Yeah, off campus place ought to have everything, just gotta go and set things up. If I could get two more people at four things should be ready by six," Victor says.

Konatsat

2017-05-15, 07:30 PM

"Yeah, definitely not... supernatural or anything. Ahem." Zack cleared his throat self-consciously. "I, um, agree that confronting her about it probably isn't, the, uh, b-best idea. We could get in, like trouble... or maybe she could if she really is an agent or something. Er... hang on a sec," he said, taking his phone out of his pocket and holding it up, "Do you think we could, maybe, I, um, exchange n-numbers or something? It might be, um, helpful if one of us gets thrown in a trunk or something."

"Oh ha um yeah actually that'd probably be best. Here let me..." Susan takes the offered phone and inputs her contact information "There, that should be my number. C-can you um maybe try calling me? I-it would let me get your number too, you know, just in case."

ElFi

2017-05-17, 07:39 PM

"Oh ha um yeah actually that'd probably be best. Here let me..." Susan takes the offered phone and inputs her contact information "There, that should be my number. C-can you um maybe try calling me? I-it would let me get your number too, you know, just in case."

"Yeah, sure." Zack fumbled with the buttons as he called Susan's phone, but smiled despite himself as her cell phone started to buzz. He didn't know this girl very well, but she seemed awkward yet honest, a lot like himself. "So... I guess, we're like, um, partners in crime now or something. But minus the crime."

Konatsat

2017-05-17, 08:53 PM

"Yeah, sure." Zack fumbled with the buttons as he called Susan's phone, but smiled despite himself as her cell phone started to buzz. He didn't know this girl very well, but she seemed awkward yet honest, a lot like himself. "So... I guess, we're like, um, partners in crime now or something. But minus the crime."

"Haha, yeah, wouldn't want any crime around someone with some kinda connection to the Federal Bureau of Investigation y'know?" It was nice to talk to someone like this, Susan had had trouble finding friends in college, instead spending most of her time as a recluse, studying while cooped up in her room. "Anyways, I've got your number now, your name's Zack Gofman right? How do you spell that?"

Lentrax

2017-05-18, 12:41 AM

The rest of the day passes rather uneventfully, and you get a feel for just how dismal college life will be for the next year. You don't even see Jessie for the rest of the day.

But of course, some won't allow their college experience to be dull and mindless, so shortly after lunch, there seemed to be a copy of the same poster on every bulletin board, coffee shop door, and dorm entrance. The flyer is on neon blue paper, with a wild font to match.

"Start of Term Par-Tay! Soldiers Field! To-nite! Be there! ΔΡΕ"

Some people laugh, dismissing the idea of partying so early in the year. They hadn't even settled in yet. Some take the flyers, some just take a picture. A couple of students are so busy that they don't even notice the flyers. As you arrive back in your dorm at the end of the day, you notice that Jessie's door has been plastered with the things, and you wonder if some overt attempt at getting the girl to show up is in effect. Those of you who live off campus, get a picture of Jessie's door, as she is pushing it open.

Perhaps now would be a good time to try to socialize with her?

Costume Advantages allowed.

Allure D6: Get over your nerves, and ask Jessie to the party! +2 VP

SKill D6: Cunningly deduce where Jessie will be when she gets to the party, and just happen to be there at the right time! +2 VP

Luck D8: Well, this is awkward! Run into Jessie. Literally. +3 VP

Esprit15

2017-05-18, 02:23 AM

Konatsat

2017-05-18, 05:27 AM

The copious amounts of flyers Susan had seen on Jessie's dorm room hinted that her presence at the party would be almost certain. While usually not one for parties, Jessie's attendance was enough to put her on the fence about it, after all, she still wanted to find out more about the curious woman with the ominous folder. Returning to her dorm room, she sat down and took out her phone deigning that she would go if she could convince someone else she knew to go with her. After scrolling to the bottom of her contacts list, she found who she was looking for, Zack Gofman. "Hey Zack" she started "going to the party tonight? Mystery girl might be there."

ElFi

2017-05-18, 02:03 PM

I'll be there. Tell me where you'll be? Zack texted back in response, feeling an electric sensation. It was like they were investigating a mystery, and the mysterious dame was an aloof, pretty redhead with some connection to the FBI. Yep. Mystery. Also, her name's Jessie in case you didn't know

The sensation that he'd made a mistake immediately started creeping up Zack's spine as he walked onto Soldier's Field. He wasn't good with people, and despite the laughs and jeers at the fliers earlier in the day a lot of people had turned up anyway. Most of them were clearly freshmen scouting out upperclassmen or brown-nosing for early popularity points, and the place was swarming with them. He tried looking for Susan or Jenny, but if either of them were here they were blocked by the crowd. Momentarily defeated, Zack squeezed through the crowd over to the snack table in an attempt to clear his head- except just as he'd reached it someone's elbow crashed, hard, into his back, sending him toppling forward towards the unfortunately-placed array of chips and soda bottles.

Luck roll.

Quiet Patience (+2 for no VP for the last two scenes), Snoop (+2 for running into Jessie), Vulnerable (+2 for ending up in peril).

Overall bonus: +6.

Iceseer

2017-05-20, 08:47 AM

Anna walks over to Jessie and says Hey, would you like to go to the party with me? I was going to go there anyway and it seemed like a great place of get to know each other better.

Allure
+4 due to costume advantages.

Illven

2017-05-20, 12:32 PM

Lissa wearing her training gi, before going to practice is convinced by Yuki to ask Jessie to the party.

So. Uh. Jessie. Lissa said rubbing her head vaguely nervous. Huh that was strange. Why should she be nervous?

Would you want to come to the party with me and Yuki?

Allure, School queen, Gorgeous gi.

Lentrax

2017-05-22, 10:45 PM

It's not hard to deduce where Jessie will be for the party, or rather, it doesn't actually matter: Victor is the host, after all. It's only fair that he be one of the people greeting those who arrive (and keep an eye out for those that would otherwise crash a perfectly innocuous gathering of students).

"Hey Jessie, I see you made it to our party," the taller young man says, red cup in hand as he waves to his old friend. "Kind of surprising, actually, in a good way. Did Mike ask you to come here with him? I know he was planning something like that," he says, looking off to his friend who was just getting out of his own car.
Skill (+1, +2 from Do your Best), Connections (+2, from either Mike inviting her or his friends helping organize the party in the first place), Renaissance Man (+1)

I am not sure. I received many invitations, as well as promises of finding me and talking to me here. I think my van blowing up inadvertently made me the most popular person here.

The copious amounts of flyers Susan had seen on Jessie's dorm room hinted that her presence at the party would be almost certain. While usually not one for parties, Jessie's attendance was enough to put her on the fence about it, after all, she still wanted to find out more about the curious woman with the ominous folder. Returning to her dorm room, she sat down and took out her phone deigning that she would go if she could convince someone else she knew to go with her. After scrolling to the bottom of her contacts list, she found who she was looking for, Zack Gofman. "Hey Zack" she started "going to the party tonight? Mystery girl might be there."

Once Susan gets to the party, she sees Jessie speak with several people. And then she sees some kind of commotion, and Jessie extricates someone from a collapsed table. Someone who looks like the person she had been talking to earlier. The one she was going to meet. And he is talking to the mystery woman... Or at lest, he should be. Is he? It's hard to tell from here...

I'll be there. Tell me where you'll be? Zack texted back in response, feeling an electric sensation. It was like they were investigating a mystery, and the mysterious dame was an aloof, pretty redhead with some connection to the FBI. Yep. Mystery. Also, her name's Jessie in case you didn't know

The sensation that he'd made a mistake immediately started creeping up Zack's spine as he walked onto Soldier's Field. He wasn't good with people, and despite the laughs and jeers at the fliers earlier in the day a lot of people had turned up anyway. Most of them were clearly freshmen scouting out upperclassmen or brown-nosing for early popularity points, and the place was swarming with them. He tried looking for Susan or Jenny, but if either of them were here they were blocked by the crowd. Momentarily defeated, Zack squeezed through the crowd over to the snack table in an attempt to clear his head- except just as he'd reached it someone's elbow crashed, hard, into his back, sending him toppling forward towards the unfortunately-placed array of chips and soda bottles.

As Zack struggles with the various snacks that have temporarily overcome him, a hand grabs ahold of him and hauls himself to his feet.

You alright? A girl's voice. It seems familiar...

Anna walks over to Jessie and says Hey, would you like to go to the party with me? I was going to go there anyway and it seemed like a great place of get to know each other better.

Allure
+4 due to costume advantages.

Jessie, having just left her room, gives Anna an appraising look. After coming to some conclusion in her head, she shrugs her shoulders and says simply, Sure. We should go now, before it gets too crazy.

Lissa wearing her training gi, before going to practice is convinced by Yuki to ask Jessie to the party.

So. Uh. Jessie. Lissa said rubbing her head vaguely nervous. Huh that was strange. Why should she be nervous?

Would you want to come to the party with me and Yuki?

Allure, School queen, Gorgeous gi.

Sure. So long as you don't mind... I'm sorry. She says, turning to Anna. What was your name again?

Illven

2017-05-22, 11:22 PM

No. I don't mind. Lissa says shaking her head while smiling as she extends a hand.

Lissa, and this is my roommate Yuki. She says indicting her.

Esprit15

2017-05-22, 11:50 PM

Victor chuckles and takes a drink. "I mean, you did kind of make yourself well known, accidental or otherwise. Just revel in it for a while, use it as a way to meet people, make some friends." The young man smiles, gaze lingering on his old friend for a little before looking back at the party. "Things are just starting to pick up now. It's so annoying with parties, you have to tell people to show up an hour earlier than you intend for it to start. We have some food and water right over there, most of the dancing is further in. If you're 21," he says, not even hiding a sarcastic smirk, "there are drinks besides water further back."

ElFi

2017-05-23, 01:43 PM

"Yeah, I guess, I mean that soda bottle got all over me, oh my gosh this is so embarrassing..." Zack panic-rambled as he realized who was helping him up. "S-sorry we keep meeting like this. You must think I'm such a s-screw-up," He said as he took a step away from Jessie, mentally panicking as he tried to put some distance between the girl who might or might not be a criminal. Then he noticed Susan trying to make her way through the crowd, breathed a sigh of relief, and started making his way towards her.

Lentrax

2017-05-23, 09:14 PM

No. I don't mind. Lissa says shaking her head while smiling as she extends a hand.

Lissa, and this is my roommate Yuki. She says indicting her.

OH, so you two aren't...? Her finger gesture fills in the end of her question. Together?

Victor chuckles and takes a drink. "I mean, you did kind of make yourself well known, accidental or otherwise. Just revel in it for a while, use it as a way to meet people, make some friends." The young man smiles, gaze lingering on his old friend for a little before looking back at the party. "Things are just starting to pick up now. It's so annoying with parties, you have to tell people to show up an hour earlier than you intend for it to start. We have some food and water right over there, most of the dancing is further in. If you're 21," he says, not even hiding a sarcastic smirk, "there are drinks besides water further back."

Well, just let me know if the cops show up.

"Yeah, I guess, I mean that soda bottle got all over me, oh my gosh this is so embarrassing..." Zack panic-rambled as he realized who was helping him up. "S-sorry we keep meeting like this. You must think I'm such a s-screw-up," He said as he took a step away from Jessie, mentally panicking as he tried to put some distance between the girl who might or might not be a criminal. Then he noticed Susan trying to make her way through the crowd, breathed a sigh of relief, and started making his way towards her.

You can't be that much of a screw up. After all, I don't think anyone here accidentally called England because you knocked over the hors d'oeuvres, did they?

Illven

2017-05-23, 09:41 PM

I just met her. Lissa replied her hand going over her chest indicting herself.

Lentrax

2017-05-23, 09:48 PM

Oh, so its just your first date? Well, you two are cute together.

Illven

2017-05-23, 10:02 PM

We're not... I mean. We're just friends. Lissa said blushing as she turned to Yuki.

Esprit15

2017-05-24, 12:09 AM

"Sure. Mind getting me your number?" he asks, offering his phone, new contact screen pulled up.

Lentrax

2017-05-24, 12:42 AM

We're not... I mean. We're just friends. Lissa said blushing as she turned to Yuki.

"Oh, no!" Yuki says as she blushes, and covers her mouth with her hand as she giggles nervously. "We are not together like that. I am simple new to America, and Lissa is helping me getting used to it."

I see. Well... Jessie says, as she begins to turn away. Let's see what kind of trouble we can get into...

"Sure. Mind getting me your number?" he asks, offering his phone, new contact screen pulled up.

Before Jessie takes Victor's phone, she pulls out her own phone. It appears to be one of those cheap prepaid phones you can get just about anywhere for fifteen or twenty bucks. She presses a couple buttons, and then takes the proffered phone, and copies a number into it. Then she hands Victor back his phone, before replacing hers into her jeans pocket.

There you go. Don't text me unless its important. Calling is better, but still, only call for emergencies.

Esprit15

2017-05-24, 12:57 AM

"Sounds good. Limited plan, I assume?"

Lentrax

2017-05-24, 01:23 AM

All Victor gets in reply is a noncommittal shrug of her shoulders.

Esprit15

2017-05-24, 01:43 AM

"Well, what brings you here? You said a lot of people asked you, but you don't seem to have grown into the type to care what others ask of you," Victor notes as he continues to watch the party.

Illven

2017-05-24, 03:05 AM

"Oh, no!" Yuki says as she blushes, and covers her mouth with her hand as she giggles nervously. "We are not together like that. I am simple new to America, and Lissa is helping me getting used to it."

I see. Well... Jessie says, as she begins to turn away. Let's see what kind of trouble we can get into...

Dad says not to get in trouble. He says that cops should always be avoided if possible. Lissa replies cocking her head.

Konatsat

2017-05-24, 03:16 AM

ElFi

2017-05-24, 01:46 PM

Arriving at the party, Susan decided that heading towards the food would be a good idea, after all, free food was the best part of any party. After witnessing the spectacle and noticing that Zack was indeed the unfortunate one who had crashed into the table, she headed towards him."H-hey, are you okay? I, um, I saw what happened at the snack table. That was, uhh, Jessie right?"

"Fine. Just, you know, embarrassed. And, um, wet." Zack looks mournfully at his t-shirt; probably ruined beyond repair from an assortment of soda stains and who knew what else. It was uncomfortable to wear, but the prospect of being shirtless in a crowd of strangers was even more so. "A-and yeah, th-that was her. She was talking to my roommate, l-looks like she's using some kind of disposable phone." He pauses for a second as a realization dawns on him. "S-Susan... do you think it's like a burner or something?"

Lentrax

2017-05-25, 11:15 PM

"Well, what brings you here? You said a lot of people asked you, but you don't seem to have grown into the type to care what others ask of you," Victor notes as he continues to watch the party.

Yeah. Well, I've done what I can to settle in, but until my internet gets set up, I can't really do anything useful. SO for now, I have to lie IRL.

Dad says not to get in trouble. He says that cops should always be avoided if possible. Lissa replies cocking her head.

Well, i guess we'll just have to get you out of here first, won't we? Don't want Daddy to get mad. I hear there's better stuff toward the rear of the party, shall we see if its worth tempting fate?

Esprit15

2017-05-26, 12:51 AM

Konatsat

2017-05-26, 05:02 AM

"Fine. Just, you know, embarrassed. And, um, wet." Zack looks mournfully at his t-shirt; probably ruined beyond repair from an assortment of soda stains and who knew what else. It was uncomfortable to wear, but the prospect of being shirtless in a crowd of strangers was even more so. "A-and yeah, th-that was her. She was talking to my roommate, l-looks like she's using some kind of disposable phone." He pauses for a second as a realization dawns on him. "S-Susan... do you think it's like a burner or something?"

Susan stole a quick glance over at Jessie trying to catch a glimpse of the phone. "Jeez l-like in those cop movies? That'd be kinda strange wouldn't it? I mean, most people don't do the whole disposable phone thing right? You'd need a reason for a burner phone, like... undercover work or maybe even... you know, running away from something."

ElFi

2017-05-26, 08:41 AM

Susan stole a quick glance over at Jessie trying to catch a glimpse of the phone. "Jeez l-like in those cop movies? That'd be kinda strange wouldn't it? I mean, most people don't do the whole disposable phone thing right? You'd need a reason for a burner phone, like... undercover work or maybe even... you know, running away from something."

"I mean, we could, um, be making all this up in our h-heads or something like that," Zack replies, "Isn't that like a cliché or something in the m-movies? Like the girl has a disposable phone for all the numbers of guys she doesn't, er, want to talk to?" Then he notices Jesse stepping away with some vaguely familiar girls in tow towards the party's back end. "I, uh, guess we should follow them."

Illven

2017-05-26, 12:48 PM

Well, i guess we'll just have to get you out of here first, won't we? Don't want Daddy to get mad. I hear there's better stuff toward the rear of the party, shall we see if its worth tempting fate?

Yeah, sounds fun. Lissa chirped.

Lentrax

2017-05-26, 11:24 PM

"Internet? Did you go off and become a YouTuber? Or do you mean actually useful, like coding and such?" Victor asks, slight surprise in his voice. "Not that there's anything wrong with an active life online, but what's the problem with IRL?"

No. No I don't do Youtube. I mean, don't get me wrong, I watch some of the stuff on there, but no, mostly I game. And what's wrong with reality? Jessie pulls in a deep breath. Then, instead of going off on some tirade, she lets the breath out in an exasperated sigh, and says simply, A lot. Too much.

Yeah, sounds fun. Lissa chirped.

Well, in that case... Let's go see what this party has in store for us.

Toward where Victor had pointed Jessie, there seems to be a frat doing a little early initiation (AKA hazing freshmen.). As Jessie and Lissa approach them, one of the frat boys notices the group of girls, and nudges his brothers with his elbows and pointing you out. Soon enough, there is a large group of guys around you, offering you drinks and asking if you want to have a good night. There is even a catcall, apparently, according to a loudmouth in the crowd, just for effect.

Illven

2017-05-26, 11:51 PM

Lissa knows better then to take any pro-offered drinks.

No thanks I'm good. She protests turning to Jessie.

Esprit15

2017-05-27, 12:53 AM

Illven

2017-05-27, 01:17 AM

Lissa flashes a smile to Victor.

Konatsat

2017-05-27, 11:48 AM

"I mean, we could, um, be making all this up in our h-heads or something like that," Zack replies, "Isn't that like a cliché or something in the m-movies? Like the girl has a disposable phone for all the numbers of guys she doesn't, er, want to talk to?" Then he notices Jesse stepping away with some vaguely familiar girls in tow towards the party's back end. "I, uh, guess we should follow them."

"Oh yeah, I think I have actually heard stories about girls using burner phones for, um, those purposes. A-and we may be looking too far into this but... I don't think both of us could have just imagined the folder right?" At the mention of the folder, Susan lowered her voice so as not to attract attention. "A-anyways, yeah we should keep track of them." Susan moves towards the direction that Jessie had been heading to, occasionally looking behind her to make sure Zack was still there.

Lentrax

2017-05-28, 01:37 PM

"Guys, come on, leave them alone," Victor says to the guys, finishing his drink. He would have liked to talk up Jessie more about why she had issues with people and the world, but it seemed that that same world wasn't going to let him do so. "I'm sure there are some lovely girls with low standards that way that are more than willing to give you the time of day."

"Aw, dude, c'mon. They came out here. It's just a drink. And the only one low enough to do anything is Brad, and he's out scoring with some cheerleader right now."

The frat guy turns back to the girls and offers the drink again. "So, what do you say? Want a beer?"

"Oh yeah, I think I have actually heard stories about girls using burner phones for, um, those purposes. A-and we may be looking too far into this but... I don't think both of us could have just imagined the folder right?" At the mention of the folder, Susan lowered her voice so as not to attract attention. "A-anyways, yeah we should keep track of them." Susan moves towards the direction that Jessie had been heading to, occasionally looking behind her to make sure Zack was still there.

Heading in the direction you think you saw Jessie go, you finally come to a spot where you see her, two other girls, and one of the guys you passed at the front welcoming people to the party. They seem to be having some trouble with a group of guys with red cups.

Esprit15

2017-05-28, 02:39 PM

Victor simply looks to the girls. It was their choice, after all; he wasn't their mother. He also sends a message to the group text: Hey Joe, mind coming over to the area by the food? Got some frat-bros that might not get what 'No' means.

I have added a section on Victor's page for friends that have been mentioned.

Illven

2017-05-28, 02:51 PM

Lissa waits to see how Jessie, and Yuki react.

Lentrax

2017-05-29, 08:56 AM

Lissa waits to see how Jessie, and Yuki react.

Yuki does not care for what is going on, and tries to make herself look invisible behind Lissa and Victor.

Jessie meanwhile, starts grinning like an idiot.

A beer, huh? Yeah, sure.

She takes the cup from the outstretched hand, but then she stumbles as she starts to turn, and the cup ends up smashing against the frat boy's head as Jessie catches herself. The beer spills out, drenching the guy's face and causing him to cry out.

"Hey! What was that?"

Whoops. Sorry, bro. Guess I'm a bit clumsy tonight. I'll just go get my own beer.

Esprit15

2017-05-29, 12:51 PM

Victor chuckles a bit. "Like i said, I think the answer was no," he adds with a shrug.

"I'll show you the way. It might keep them off your back."

Illven

2017-05-29, 01:53 PM

Lissa starts laughing at Jessies antics, as she offers her arm to Victor and her hand to Yuki.

Makes sense. Name's Lissa, yours? She says quietly.

Esprit15

2017-05-29, 02:03 PM

Victor sends a False alarm message to Joe before politely taking the arm, and waits to see if Jessie would be joining them, offering his other hand or arm to the girl as well. "Victor."

Lentrax

2017-05-31, 09:49 AM

Jessie instead, starts heading off on her own. Not long after the small group leaves the beer soaked frat guy, Susan and Zack arrive to hear him muttering about how he would 'get that b**** back for that."

With drink finally in hand, Jessie stops and takes a look around at the scene. All around, people are gathered together in groups, each with some different kind of goal in mind. A couple seem to be interested in dancing, some are engrossed in conversation, one of the groups seems to be cheering something happening in the center, but what it is can't be made out from here. And while Jessie seems content to perch on a large rock in the park, now is probably the time to try and engage her in some kind of activity.

Opposed Allure roll! Do your best to talk Jessie into joining you for a while. +3 VP for the winner.

Iceseer

2017-05-31, 10:01 AM

Hey would you like to hang out together. I kind of have something I need to tell you. she say. Afraid someone would take her love instead.

Strong allure
Allure
+4 due to costume advantages.

Esprit15

2017-05-31, 06:45 PM

"Hey Jessie, mind joining me and some of the others?" Victor says, half a dozen of his friends following behind him, Mike and Joe arguing about whether the electoral college was still a necessity or not. "When I throw a party like this, it's normally with the intent of getting to know new people. A few of us were planning to get some drinks, watch others make idiots of themselves on the dance floor, and just chat a bit. I thought you might like to join rather than sit completely alone out here. What do you say?"
Allure, School King (+2, inviting Jessica to join a group of people), Dazzling Display (Everyone else has disadvantage, casually mentioning that he set up he party)

ElFi

2017-06-01, 01:52 PM

Watching everyone surround Jessie, Zack felt torn. Jessie was both terrifying and a curiosity to him, and he had exactly zero idea how to approach her, especially since there were so many others around her already. His social anxiety was already pretty much pushed to the limit on this one. So instead of making a decision, he just stood idly by next to Susan, half-hoping he might catch Jessie's eye and strike up a conversation- for investigative purposes, of course.

No advantage/disadvantage.

Using Stay Cool to nullify the effects of Dazzling Display- does Dazzling Display count in this case as a negative modifier? If so, I'm using it here.

+0 bonus overall.

Konatsat

2017-06-04, 10:24 AM

Susan starts towards Jessie but changes her mind, instead pausing mid-stride then returning to her original position. Noticing that Zack was stationary as well, she attempted to muster up enough courage to approach her. This, however, only amounted to a small wave, hopefully enough to get her attention.

+2 cosplay enthusiast if a green hoodie with a triforce on the back and white pants counts as a link cosplay, if not then no advantages.

Illven

2017-06-04, 05:50 PM

Lissa for her part has already formed a group of girls that seem to like her quite a bit.

Hey Jessie. She says looking down at her outfit and noting that she still forgot to change out of her training gi.

Why don't you hang with me and my group today so the guys will leave you alone. She suggests

Gorgeous gi, School queen.

danielxcutter

2017-06-09, 12:12 AM

Late to the party, Jenny started looking for Jessie as soon as she arrived. It wasn't too long before she found her, which wasn't too hard due to there being several people around her.

"Uh, hey! I just got here - wanna hang out with me?

Oh, and here's your hat. I think I took that by mistake earlier. Sorry about that, I was in a hurry - it's okay, right?'

Don't mess this up, don't mess this up...

I still have a usage of Overclock, so that's in. +2.

Umm... does that Skill roll that I didn't use(because I didn't know what to do) count as my last roll, or my usages of Second Wind?

If it didn't count(the Skill roll), add Second Wind for +3. I know it says -1 on the Luck roll before that, but I honestly forgot to add the Overclock penalty to that.

Depending on rulings, it's either a +2 or +5.

Lentrax

2017-06-09, 01:04 AM

Hey would you like to hang out together. I kind of have something I need to tell you. she say. Afraid someone would take her love instead.

Strong allure
Allure
+4 due to costume advantages.

You catch Jessie as she is just getting a beer from one of the kegs. Oh, Uh, sure. She points back to the keg. Want a drink first?

Whatever the answer, you soon find yourself away from most of the groups in a mostly secluded spot. Jessie takes a long drink from her cup, and turns to Anna.

So, what's up?

"Hey Jessie, mind joining me and some of the others?" Victor says, half a dozen of his friends following behind him, Mike and Joe arguing about whether the electoral college was still a necessity or not. "When I throw a party like this, it's normally with the intent of getting to know new people. A few of us were planning to get some drinks, watch others make idiots of themselves on the dance floor, and just chat a bit. I thought you might like to join rather than sit completely alone out here. What do you say?"
Allure, School King (+2, inviting Jessica to join a group of people), Dazzling Display (Everyone else has disadvantage, casually mentioning that he set up he party)

Maybe later. Anna wants to talk to me for a bit first.

Watching everyone surround Jessie, Zack felt torn. Jessie was both terrifying and a curiosity to him, and he had exactly zero idea how to approach her, especially since there were so many others around her already. His social anxiety was already pretty much pushed to the limit on this one. So instead of making a decision, he just stood idly by next to Susan, half-hoping he might catch Jessie's eye and strike up a conversation- for investigative purposes, of course.

No advantage/disadvantage.

Using Stay Cool to nullify the effects of Dazzling Display- does Dazzling Display count in this case as a negative modifier? If so, I'm using it here.

+0 bonus overall.

Jessie, sadly does not seem to notice you, instead you see her heading off away from most of the crowds. Interestingly, it seems to be with another girl.

Susan starts towards Jessie but changes her mind, instead pausing mid-stride then returning to her original position. Noticing that Zack was stationary as well, she attempted to muster up enough courage to approach her. This, however, only amounted to a small wave, hopefully enough to get her attention.

+2 cosplay enthusiast if a green hoodie with a triforce on the back and white pants counts as a link cosplay, if not then no advantages.

You spot Jessie heading off away from the main party. She seems to be going along with another girl. Anna, you think her name is?

Lissa for her part has already formed a group of girls that seem to like her quite a bit.

Hey Jessie. She says looking down at her outfit and noting that she still forgot to change out of her training gi.

Why don't you hang with me and my group today so the guys will leave you alone. She suggests

Gorgeous gi, School queen.

Jessie does seem to take note of the outfit, noticing that it does seem to be a bit form fitting, but insteading of responding as Lissa thought she would, she instead apologizes.

Sorry, but Anna needs to talk to me for a minute. Later? Is it just the beer, or does she seem to be a totally different person than the kind of rude girl you met a couple days ago?

Late to the party, Jenny started looking for Jessie as soon as she arrived. It wasn't too long before she found her, which wasn't too hard due to there being several people around her.

"Uh, hey! I just got here - wanna hang out with me?

Oh, and here's your hat. I think I took that by mistake earlier. Sorry about that, I was in a hurry - it's okay, right?'

Don't mess this up, don't mess this up...

I still have a usage of Overclock, so that's in. +2.

Umm... does that Skill roll that I didn't use(because I didn't know what to do) count as my last roll, or my usages of Second Wind?

If it didn't count(the Skill roll), add Second Wind for +3. I know it says -1 on the Luck roll before that, but I honestly forgot to add the Overclock penalty to that.

Depending on rulings, it's either a +2 or +5.

Jessie only manages to grab her hat as she keeps on moving.

Later! I'm gonna talk to Anna first. We can meet up later, okay?

Esprit15

2017-06-09, 01:12 AM

danielxcutter

2017-06-09, 01:47 AM

Jenny sighed. Guess she's busy...

Illven

2017-06-09, 01:53 AM

Jessie does seem to take note of the outfit, noticing that it does seem to be a bit form fitting, but insteading of responding as Lissa thought she would, she instead apologizes.

Sorry, but Anna needs to talk to me for a minute. Later? Is it just the beer, or does she seem to be a totally different person than the kind of rude girl you met a couple days ago?

Oh crap. If she needs any help tell her she can talk to me. Lissa smiles sweetly raising her non-alcoholic drink in a good luck gesture.

Lentrax

2017-06-09, 04:50 PM

"No worries. Thought I'd offer," Victor says, waving her off. Good, she seems to be making friends without needing help. Maybe she was just prickly from being new to the area, having a stressful start to the semester.

Victor heads over to the drinks and decides to pour himself something a little stronger and let the evening take him. Maybe a little liquid courage and luck would help push her out of his mind.

Right as Victor finally gets Jessie out of his mind, Mike shows up. With the patented (and by Bro Code, required) Bro-five (a combination all-in-one high five, hug, and chest bump) out of the way, Mike grabs a beer. "Dude. Sick party. You sure know how to host 'em. Any prospects for the night?"

Jenny sighed. Guess she's busy...

With Jessie out of reach (for now), Jenny wanders the party, where she eventually comes to a group who seem to be discussing the upcoming World Cup. Most of them seem to be supporting the women's US team, but there also seem to be some arguing for China."

Oh crap. If she needs any help tell her she can talk to me. Lissa smiles sweetly raising her non-alcoholic drink in a good luck gesture.

"I-is this kind of gathering normal?" Yukon, still next to Lisa, and still holding her arm, seems to be clinging to the American girl so she isn't swept away in what she must see as absolute chaos.

Illven

2017-06-09, 05:04 PM

I have little first hand experience at college parties, so... I guess so? Lissa adds with a shrug, making sure Yuki stayed on her arm for safety.

Esprit15

2017-06-09, 06:59 PM

Victor shrugs and gives a rather nonchalant "Eh, I don't know... Was hoping to reconnect with Jessica, but seems she's making her own friends. Good for her, by all means! Think I'll just get drunk, maybe meet some hot girl, and see if the night goes smoothly. Or do you guys have some plans for later? I'm amenable to anything, really."

Lentrax

2017-06-10, 01:02 AM

I have little first hand experience at college parties, so... I guess so? Lissa adds with a shrug, making sure Yuki stayed on her arm for safety.
"What about for America in general? There are not events of this size back home without being a concert."

Victor shrugs and gives a rather nonchalant "Eh, I don't know... Was hoping to reconnect with Jessica, but seems she's making her own friends. Good for her, by all means! Think I'll just get drunk, maybe meet some hot girl, and see if the night goes smoothly. Or do you guys have some plans for later? I'm amenable to anything, really."

"So... She is here? Damn, I'll have to keep my eye out, maybe I can make a move. You know anything that might get me in?"

Illven

2017-06-10, 01:15 AM

"What about for America in general? There are not events of this size back home without being a concert."

Oh yeah. parties can be huge. Lissa replies with wild gestures. Like this wouldn't even be in the middle of a birthday party for me. She explains.

danielxcutter

2017-06-10, 01:21 AM

Jenny sighed and decided to join another group, and quickly located a bunch of people she knew from soccer practice.

"Hey, what's up?"

Esprit15

2017-06-10, 02:38 AM

"Last I remember... she had this 'cute but geeky' thing going on," Victor says, a sort of sigh to his voice. "Ask her about movies, maybe get her opinion on the Marvel studios films. You don't look like you know too much about her, but you do 'stumble' upon something she likes."

Lentrax

2017-06-11, 09:25 AM

Oh yeah. parties can be huge. Lissa replies with wild gestures. Like this wouldn't even be in the middle of a birthday party for me. She explains.

"So you must have many friends then?"

Jenny sighed and decided to join another group, and quickly located a bunch of people she knew from soccer practice.

"Hey, what's up?"

One of the girls smiles as you arrive. Her name is Mandy, you think. "Hey, Jenny. Good job out there earlier."

"Last I remember... she had this 'cute but geeky' thing going on," Victor says, a sort of sigh to his voice. "Ask her about movies, maybe get her opinion on the Marvel studios films. You don't look like you know too much about her, but you do 'stumble' upon something she likes."

"Geeky huh? Well, I know a couple things about that stuff..." Mike rubs his chin in thought. "Act stupid... Yeah, I can do that."

Esprit15

2017-06-11, 12:42 PM

Illven

2017-06-11, 01:04 PM

"So you must have many friends then?"

Well I wouldn't necessarily know most of the people there. Lissa hastened to clarify.

danielxcutter

2017-06-11, 04:33 PM

One of the girls smiles as you arrive. Her name is Mandy, you think. "Hey, Jenny. Good job out there earlier."

"Thanks. No prob."

Lentrax

2017-06-17, 12:31 PM

Not what he said at all, really, but okay. "Yeah, 'act'," Victor says with a chuckle and another drink. "Don't be stupid. She doesn't seem to have the patience for someone dim. Just don't look like you know too much about her. Or that you're asking your friend for advice because you don't know the first thing to say and he happens to have met her before."

"Alright. I'll keep it in mind. But if you don't mind me asking, why you helping get with her? You two exes or something?"

Well I wouldn't necessarily know most of the people there. Lissa hastened to clarify.

Yuki tilts her head in confusion. "If you do not know them, why inviting them?"

"Thanks. No prob."

Mandy tosses Jenny a drink, one of those flavored sports waters. "Care to join us? We're talking about the World Cup, and I would love to have another reasonable voice on my side."

Esprit15

2017-06-17, 02:08 PM

Illven

2017-06-17, 03:39 PM

Yuki tilts her head in confusion. "If you do not know them, why inviting them?"

My parents would be inviting them. Lissa explains.

danielxcutter

2017-06-17, 04:42 PM

"Sure, what's the problem?" asked Jenny while opening her drink.

Lentrax

2017-06-18, 09:17 PM

Victor gives Mike a rather confused look. "Because we're friends? As for her, we were in, like, fifth or sixth grade when we met. She's just an old friend. No baggage there." At this point, while Victor isn't exactly lying, he does still look bothered, like a person who really doesn't want to do the right thing.

Mike holds up his hands in a gesture of surrender. Of course, so that he doesn't drop his beverage, one remains curled around the cup. "Alright, man. But look, if its too weird, just tell me, and I'll drop it, alright?"

My parents would be inviting them. Lissa explains.

"Why would they do that? Isn't it your party?"

"Sure, what's the problem?" asked Jenny while opening her drink.

"These idiots," Mandy says. "Think that China doesn't have a chance this year. Especially against the US. I've been trying to tell them that America has been dropping the ball a lot lately, and with the lack of good leadership on the pitch, it probably isn't going to happen. What do you think?"
Make up whatever you like for teams or players.

Esprit15

2017-06-18, 09:18 PM

"I'll think on it, but as is, go for it."

Illven

2017-06-18, 10:53 PM

You mean your parents wouldn't? Lissa replied confused.

danielxcutter

2017-06-19, 01:06 AM

"Eh, I dunno." said Jenny, taking a sip. "I mean, the US could be doing a lot better, true, but honestly China's not having an easy time either. Didn't one of their best players get arrested for something?"

ElFi

2017-06-19, 11:54 AM

Lentrax

2017-06-19, 09:06 PM

"I'll think on it, but as is, go for it."

"Alright, man." And with that, Mike vanishes into the night.

You mean your parents wouldn't? Lissa replied confused.

"Why would they invite people I do not know to my party?"

"Eh, I dunno." said Jenny, taking a sip. "I mean, the US could be doing a lot better, true, but honestly China's not having an easy time either. Didn't one of their best players get arrested for something?"

"Pfft, no," Mandy says, waving her hand dismissively. "Li just got held back at customs, but she got through it without a problem. I don't know why that story got so overhyped and blown out of proportion."

danielxcutter

2017-06-19, 09:09 PM

"Pfft, no," Mandy says, waving her hand dismissively. "Li just got held back at customs, but she got through it without a problem. I don't know why that story got so overhyped and blown out of proportion."

"No, that's not who I'm talking about... you know, the short one... damn, I suck at remembering names."

Illven

2017-06-19, 09:17 PM

I don't know I never really questioned it. Lissa replied seeming.... introspective.

Esprit15

2017-06-19, 11:29 PM

Victor takes a look around, downs his drink, and decides to go hang out with some of the others for a while, rather than chase tail for a night.
I'm good to go for now

Konatsat

2017-06-20, 11:44 AM

Zack deflated a little as Jessie went off in another direction. Why was he feeling like this? It was almost unnatural. Then he remembered Susan standing next to him, looking just as defeated. "Should we, um, get out of here or something? Unless you w-want to stay. I'll do wh-whatever you want to do."

Susan frowns in downtrodden defeat as the pair fail attract Jessie's attention. "Y-yeah, I think we should just, um, go. I-it looks like we've lost sight of the target and, uh, yeah, I'll probably go back to the dorms. The crowd here is a bit... yeah. Wanna come with?"

ElFi

2017-06-20, 04:07 PM

Susan frowns in downtrodden defeat as the pair fail attract Jessie's attention. "Y-yeah, I think we should just, um, go. I-it looks like we've lost sight of the target and, uh, yeah, I'll probably go back to the dorms. The crowd here is a bit... yeah. Wanna come with?"

It was dark, but Zack's cheeks reddened just a little. "Um... sure. Lead the way," he said, following Susan away from the crowd and the revelry.

Lentrax

2017-06-20, 11:41 PM

You really should have seen it coming....

It's the Fuzz!

Opposed Conflict Roll. Winner Gets to help Jessie escape.

danielxcutter

2017-06-21, 12:44 AM

"What was the name again... hmm?" Jenny looked up and saw the Fuzz moving in Jessie's direction. clearly up to no good.

Ah crap. It's the cops.

"Wait a sec, I think I might have to kick some ass." said Jenny. "Could you hold my drink for me, Mandy?" She was a bit tired, but for some reason she didn't like the look of those officers. There could be trouble.

-2 penalty from Overchannel, and no other modifiers.

Konatsat

2017-06-21, 09:17 PM

As Susan nears the edge of the clearing, she hears the telltale sirens of the police prompting her to glance back into the crowd and try to uncover Jessie's location. She then turns to face Zack and begins to ramble in panic, "Oh no oh no oh no oh no oh no, should we go back and try to help people? I mean we could just, um, leave but what if they catch Jessie and what if she turns out to be some kinda criminal and we never hear about who she is?"

-1 Weakness modifier

ElFi

2017-06-22, 12:02 PM

As Susan panicked, Zack took a big inhale, then a big exhale. In that moment, all of Zack's fears and doubts melted away- ninety seconds of insane courage, like that zoo movie once said. Then he grabbed Susan's hand and gave it a warm but firm squeeze. He had a plan, or at least the semblance of one. "Don't panic," he said, voice for once not shaking, "I think I have an idea. Just trust me!" Then he was leading her through the crowd, making a beeline for where he'd last seen Jessie.

A loner like Zack tended to pick up on all the little details others missed- he knew there was a hole in the fence of the football field on the opposite side, big enough to squeeze through. If he and Susan could just find Jessie they could pull her through there, and maybe, just maybe, get a little closer to solving this mystery.

Using Stay Cool to nullify any negative modifiers. In the case that I still don't have any VP (the chart on the OOC page isn't up to date), using Quiet Patience for an extra +2 bonus.

It's either +0 or +2 overall.

Illven

2017-06-22, 04:21 PM

Lissa tries to grab a girl as she starts to run off. Maybe it was Jessie, maybe it was Yuki.

Come with me. She spoke outloud. Cops have a habit of ignoring me. She says as she starts to shove particularly slow people out of her way.

Perhaps a few cops saw them... But... did they really want the wrath bring Lissa in would do to their families.... She didn't even seem to have a beer in hand so...

Conflict. Bruiser, fearsome reputation, school queen (student are more likely to give me a clear path.) +6.

Esprit15

2017-06-22, 06:37 PM

Thank goodness her ran into Mike earlier. If not, he'd probably be plastered. Victor sends a text to Mike. -Hey, cops are here. Keep an eye on your crush. I'll buy you guys a little time.- This could go one of two ways... Please go the right one... Victor takes a deep breath, mentally trying to sober up. Z, Y, X... W, V, U, T, S... R, Q, P, O, N, M...

"Evening, officer," Victor says, standing upright. "Looks like things got a little out of hand. I don't know who called the Xi Alpha guys or the football players, but he is not getting another invitation..." he continues. The officer was likely not an idiot. Victor was still clearly a bit drunk, but his goal was to buy time for his friends. Plus, the police tend to go easier on those who own up. He might be able to get away with a slap on the wrist and a 'Don't make me do this again.' Plus, he could always name a few of the more rowdy people, like those guys who were pestering them earlier.
Connections (Police are an authority figure, +2), School King (Friends getting Jessie out while Victor distracts, +2)

Lentrax

2017-06-27, 03:08 PM

At some point, Jessie came back to the main party with an odd look on her face. Anyone who asked her what was wrong, got the odd answer of So weird, she just stared at me...

Lissa tries to grab a girl as she starts to run off. Maybe it was Jessie, maybe it was Yuki.

Come with me. She spoke outloud. Cops have a habit of ignoring me. She says as she starts to shove particularly slow people out of her way.

Perhaps a few cops saw them... But... did they really want the wrath bring Lissa in would do to their families.... She didn't even seem to have a beer in hand so...

Conflict. Bruiser, fearsome reputation, school queen (student are more likely to give me a clear path.) +6.

As she knocked other people out of the way, Lissa notices the guy Jessie embarrassed earlier. He appears to have someone backed up against a tree. She sees him raise his hand as he prepares to backhand whoever is there.

"This'll show you, you ****ing b-"

But that is as far as he gets, because Lissa, not wasting any time, punches him in the face, grabs the hand of whoever was there. A few moments later, she realizes she is dragging Jessie along.

Thank goodness her ran into Mike earlier. If not, he'd probably be plastered. Victor sends a text to Mike. -Hey, cops are here. Keep an eye on your crush. I'll buy you guys a little time.- This could go one of two ways... Please go the right one... Victor takes a deep breath, mentally trying to sober up. Z, Y, X... W, V, U, T, S... R, Q, P, O, N, M...

"Evening, officer," Victor says, standing upright. "Looks like things got a little out of hand. I don't know who called the Xi Alpha guys or the football players, but he is not getting another invitation..." he continues. The officer was likely not an idiot. Victor was still clearly a bit drunk, but his goal was to buy time for his friends. Plus, the police tend to go easier on those who own up. He might be able to get away with a slap on the wrist and a 'Don't make me do this again.' Plus, he could always name a few of the more rowdy people, like those guys who were pestering them earlier.
Connections (Police are an authority figure, +2), School King (Friends getting Jessie out while Victor distracts, +2)

For now, this cop seems to be turning a blind eye to your condition.

"Well, regardless of who did what, or brought whatever, I do hope you were checking IDs. After all, the term just started, and we would hate for there to be an incident this early in the year."

As Susan panicked, Zack took a big inhale, then a big exhale. In that moment, all of Zack's fears and doubts melted away- ninety seconds of insane courage, like that zoo movie once said. Then he grabbed Susan's hand and gave it a warm but firm squeeze. He had a plan, or at least the semblance of one. "Don't panic," he said, voice for once not shaking, "I think I have an idea. Just trust me!" Then he was leading her through the crowd, making a beeline for where he'd last seen Jessie.

A loner like Zack tended to pick up on all the little details others missed- he knew there was a hole in the fence of the football field on the opposite side, big enough to squeeze through. If he and Susan could just find Jessie they could pull her through there, and maybe, just maybe, get a little closer to solving this mystery.

Using Stay Cool to nullify any negative modifiers. In the case that I still don't have any VP (the chart on the OOC page isn't up to date), using Quiet Patience for an extra +2 bonus.

It's either +0 or +2 overall.

Not able to find Jessie, you decide that it is probably time to display the better part of Valor and hightail it out of the party, pulling Susan along with you. There were a couple of close calls, and someone shoved a trashcan into the spot you were going to use as your escape route, but you manage to use that as a step to reach the top of the fence and help Susan get over the obstacle.

As Susan nears the edge of the clearing, she hears the telltale sirens of the police prompting her to glance back into the crowd and try to uncover Jessie's location. She then turns to face Zack and begins to ramble in panic, "Oh no oh no oh no oh no oh no, should we go back and try to help people? I mean we could just, um, leave but what if they catch Jessie and what if she turns out to be some kinda criminal and we never hear about who she is?"

-1 Weakness modifier

While Susan is panicking and fretting over what to do, Zack took action, grabbing your by the hand and leading you to an escape route he had found earlier.

"What was the name again... hmm?" Jenny looked up and saw the Fuzz moving in Jessie's direction. clearly up to no good.

Ah crap. It's the cops.

"Wait a sec, I think I might have to kick some ass." said Jenny. "Could you hold my drink for me, Mandy?" She was a bit tired, but for some reason she didn't like the look of those officers. There could be trouble.

-2 penalty from Overchannel, and no other modifiers.

There is trouble, but you are so tired, that Mandy instead grabs you and starts running for it.

"Try and keep up, Jenny! Show me some of that speed you have on the field!"

Esprit15

2017-06-27, 03:17 PM

Illven

2017-06-27, 03:50 PM

Are you okay? Lissa comments still continuing the run, if they got to her dorm, they were safe. They wouldn't check the dorms, especially since they had no beers. You have no beer, right? Lissa questions.

danielxcutter

2017-06-27, 05:12 PM

Jenny groaned. Damn it, why am I so tired?

She decided to follow Mandy - after all, in her current state, she'd probably make things even worse.

Lentrax

2017-06-28, 07:30 PM

"As best I could. Like I said, it started as a get together for around two dozen friends. I did my best, but I'm sure plenty of people slipped in. It's not like we're in a building, so there are plenty of ways to slide in. Anyone that I checked was of age, though." Technically true. Zero out of zero people that he checked were of age. All he looked for was if they were students.

"Alright, well, it's time to pack it in and call it a night. Just be more careful about your chosen venue next time."

Are you okay? Lissa comments still continuing the run, if they got to her dorm, they were safe. They wouldn't check the dorms, especially since they had no beers. You have no beer, right? Lissa questions.

No, I dropped it when that jerk grabbed me. Let's get out of here! Jessie doesn't let go of your hand, and is soon running alongside you, not behind.

A minute or two later, and you find yourselves between two of the dorms on campus, panting and out of breath.

Hey, Jessie says between panting breaths. Thanks for getting me out of there. I owe you. You ever need anything technical done, computers, games, whatever. I'm your girl.

Jenny groaned. Damn it, why am I so tired?

She decided to follow Mandy - after all, in her current state, she'd probably make things even worse.

Mandy leads you out of the field and back onto campus. The two of you, being athletes and all, aren't even breathing heavy after evading the police.

"Probably not the best time to ask," Mandy says, as the two of you slow down to keep walking back to your dorms.

"But.... Well, I- Are you seeing anyone right now?"

danielxcutter

2017-06-28, 07:33 PM

"Nah, not right now... Why?" asked Jenny, raising an eyebrow.

Illven

2017-06-28, 07:37 PM

No... No problem. Lissa replied before assuming the first state meditative stance used in her martial art style.

No problem at all, I'm glad to help. She said with a wide smile.

Esprit15

2017-06-28, 09:08 PM

Victor gives a nod. "Oh, um... would you mind giving me a ride back to campus, sir? My DD seems to have scampered off."

Lentrax

2017-06-28, 09:46 PM

"Nah, not right now... Why?" asked Jenny, raising an eyebrow.

"Well, it may be the adrenaline talking, but..."

She moves in to kiss Jenny.

No... No problem. Lissa replied before assuming the first state meditative stance used in her martial art style.

No problem at all, I'm glad to help. She said with a wide smile.

Jessie looks up, sees you are at the dorm, and smiles. Don't suppose I could offer my hero a nightcap?

Victor gives a nod. "Oh, um... would you mind giving me a ride back to campus, sir? My DD seems to have scampered off."

"I'm sure you'll manage. We aren't a taxi service, son."

Illven

2017-06-28, 09:51 PM

Jessie looks up, sees you are at the dorm, and smiles. Don't suppose I could offer my hero a nightcap?

But... I assure you I have plenty of hats. Lissa points out cocking her head and gesturing to it.

danielxcutter

2017-06-28, 09:53 PM

"Hey, whoa!" shouted a startled Jenny, practically jumping back from surprise. She'd only thought of Mandy as a friend. Okay, maybe a bit more than that, but this was way too unexpected.

Esprit15

2017-06-28, 10:00 PM

Um, okay... "Don't mind me then. I'm just gonna go drive home while likely intoxicated, after asking for help from an officer and being brushed off. Officer... Michaelson, got it." Victor says, taking a look at the man's badge. "Have a good night, sir, hope I don't run over any six year olds..."

Lentrax

2017-06-28, 11:20 PM

But... I assure you I have plenty of hats. Lissa points out cocking her head and gesturing to it.

I was asking if, wait... Jessie looks at you again a lopsided grin on her face at your innocence. You seriously don't know what a nightcap is?

"Hey, whoa!" shouted a startled Jenny, practically jumping back from surprise. She'd only thought of Mandy as a friend. Okay, maybe a bit more than that, but this was way too unexpected.

"I'm sorry!" Mandy apologizes. "I just, well, I... But you... And I thought..." Her face goes bright red and she turns and starts running off into the night.

"I'm sorrrrry..." Her voice trails off as she gets farther away from you.

Um, okay... "Don't mind me then. I'm just gonna go drive home while likely intoxicated, after asking for help from an officer and being brushed off. Officer... Michaelson, got it." Victor says, taking a look at the man's badge. "Have a good night, sir, hope I don't run over any six year olds..."

The cop

"Look, kid, your campus is on the other side of the street, so as I see it, you got two options," the officer says, ticking off his first finger. "Option One you walk it off, go to bed, wake up tomorrow with a hangover. We already got some sanitation workers coming down to get rid of everything, so you don't even have to worry about the environment. And, to top it all off, you don't get anything on your record."

He ticks off another finger. "Option Two, you go for a ride with me, but as I said, I'm not a taxi service. I'll be taking you downtown. You'll be able to get nice and cozy in the tank with all the other drunks who are a lot worse off than you. Then, I'll also be charging with drunk and disorderly, as well as facilitating minors. You also, admitted to be willing to drive home drunk, so there will be a public endangerment charge.... Not to mention disturbing the peace, and probably a couple of other things I will remember on the way to the station house. That's serious jail time you'll be looking at."

He leans in to Victor so he can lower his voice a bit. "And on top of that, the judge who will be at arraignment won't be back till Monday, so you're looking at an entire weekend in a cell. At least. And after that, well, schools don't like to have students on campus who have rap sheets. Not to mention the shame you'll be bringing onto your family, and to yourself..."

He straightens back up. "Seems simple to me, but it's your choice, kid."

danielxcutter

2017-06-28, 11:24 PM

What the hell was that about? thought Jenny, as she watched Mandy run away.

Illven

2017-06-28, 11:34 PM

I was asking if, wait... Jessie looks at you again a lopsided grin on her face at your innocence. You seriously don't know what a nightcap is?

I know what a night cap is Lissa protests. It's a hat you wear at night.

Lentrax

2017-06-28, 11:49 PM

I know what a night cap is Lissa protests. It's a hat you wear at night.

You can see that Jessie has to seriously try to not laugh at your innocence. How about I just rephrase that, and I just invite you in for a drink?

Illven

2017-06-28, 11:57 PM

You can see that Jessie has to seriously try to not laugh at your innocence. How about I just rephrase that, and I just invite you in for a drink?

Oh! Yeah sure. That'd be great. Lissa smiles innocently.

Esprit15

2017-06-29, 12:00 AM

"Huh?" Victor says, looking over the river. "Could have sworn we were way further off campus..." The young man blinks a few times, now more clearly trying to keep his intoxication off of his face. Should not have had that last shot. "Yeah... Thanks. Just a little... lost mentally. Have a good ni-"

And that's about as far as he got before his lunch and dinner saw the fresh air for the second time.

Lentrax

2017-06-29, 12:28 AM

Oh! Yeah sure. That'd be great. Lissa smiles innocently.

Jessie leads you upstairs, and down the hall to her room. Upon entering, you are invited to sit down on a love seat jammed under a lofted bed. Going over to a fridge, Jessie pulls out a couple bottles of beer, opens them, and hands one to Jessie as she sits down on the couch next to you.

You've finally got her all to yourself! Maneuver the scene in your favor to make a move on Jessie!

Unopposed Skill roll. D6 scores two points, D9 nets three, and D11 scores 4 VP.

"Huh?" Victor says, looking over the river. "Could have sworn we were way further off campus..." The young man blinks a few times, now more clearly trying to keep his intoxication off of his face. Should not have had that last shot. "Yeah... Thanks. Just a little... lost mentally. Have a good ni-"

And that's about as far as he got before his lunch and dinner saw the fresh air for the second time.

The cop just manages to avoid getting vomit on his shoes. "Jesus!" he exclaims before waving at someone behind Victor.

"Hey, you! Kid, get this guy home, alright?"

Next thing you know, Mike is helping you up.

"C'mon, man, let's get you home."

Esprit15

2017-06-29, 12:32 AM

Illven

2017-06-29, 03:06 PM

So how's been the first day of college? Lissa replies sitting next to Jessie, not actually taking a beer but still smiling all the same.

Lentrax

2017-06-29, 03:41 PM

Victor would say "Thank you," were he not coughing his guts out.

After about another minute, he slowly gets to his feet, stomach empty, and wipes his mouth. "Thanks, man..." he says weakly, resting some of his weight on his buddy's shoulder. Once they were out of earshot of the cop, Victor partly turns his head to his friend. "So... how did evac go? Any idea who squealed?"

"Cops got some folks. Not a whole lot. And no, I have no idea who squealed. Maybe someone got butthurt, maybe an annoyed adult. Who knows?"

So how's been the first day of college? Lissa replies sitting next to Jessie, not actually taking a beer but still smiling all the same.

It's been an alright week. A couple of oddities, but all in all, pretty good. What about you?

Illven

2017-06-29, 03:56 PM

Esprit15

2017-06-29, 04:00 PM

"Maybe those tools that Jessie poured beer on early on," Victor says with a weak smile. "Speaking of, how did that go?"

Lentrax

2017-06-29, 04:48 PM

Well some of my terminal world view is collapsing. Lissa admits, looking at her cupped hands. But meeting you, and the rest of them has been good for me I think. She says raising her gaze more brightly.

Strong skill. No other mods.

Jessie, who looks to be about to reply to you, instead gets interrupted by an alert sound from her computer.

What? No, it can't be done yet. The girl gets up and goes over to her desk, which has a computer sitting open on one end, complete with cables running out of the case and cards tilted at odd angles. On the other end, an incredible looking high power rig sits.

As she sits down in her chair, she powers up her monitor and mouses over to a window. But when she reads the message on it, she curses and powers the machine down. Then she turns back to Lissa.

Sorry about that. Just found out that I wasted a couple days of work.

"Maybe those tools that Jessie poured beer on early on," Victor says with a weak smile. "Speaking of, how did that go?"

"What, Jessie? Don't know, I looked for her for a while, but the cops showed up before I could find her."

Illven

2017-06-29, 05:07 PM

On what? Lissa asks cocking her head.

Esprit15

2017-06-29, 06:24 PM

"Hm, better luck next time, eh? Think I saw her hanging with some of the girls."

Lentrax

2017-06-29, 07:11 PM

On what? Lissa asks cocking her head.

Hmm? Oh, nothing really. Don't worry about it. Thanks again, for earlier.

"Hm, better luck next time, eh? Think I saw her hanging with some of the girls."

"Really? You don't suppose... Is she... you know..." Mike lowered his voice so he wouldn't be overheard.

"A lesbian?"

Illven

2017-06-29, 07:17 PM

Esprit15

2017-06-29, 07:22 PM

Victor chuckles a little. "Well, sounds like you're out of luck if she is. I could see her swinging that way. She fit some of the cliches back in the day, at least, though I can't say for certain now. Maybe you should ask."

Lentrax

2017-06-29, 07:34 PM

The nothing really seems to have a stronger effect on Lissa then it does on normal people.

No problem. Lissa says warmly. I hope Yuki got out okay. She muses a single finger to her lips as she looks at the ceiling.

Jessie takes a drink, then smiles a bit mischeviously. You seem awfully attached to her for some reason. You sure she isn't your girlfriend?

Victor chuckles a little. "Well, sounds like you're out of luck if she is. I could see her swinging that way. She fit some of the cliches back in the day, at least, though I can't say for certain now. Maybe you should ask."

"No. No way. You don't come out and just ask someone that. You ask them out, and when they shoot you down, you just assume. That's how it works."

Illven

2017-06-29, 07:49 PM

Yeah I'm sure. I haven't even taken her out on a date. Lissa points out.

Unless.... Was the party a date?

Lentrax

2017-06-29, 09:22 PM

Yeah I'm sure. I haven't even taken her out on a date. Lissa points out.

Unless.... Was the party a date?

Jessie shrugs. Did you ask her to go with you, or did you meet her on your way there?

Illven

2017-06-29, 09:45 PM

Jessie shrugs. Did you ask her to go with you, or did you meet her on your way there?

Well kinda.... Lissa mused. We asked each other... But I also asked you. Are we dating? She points out.

Esprit15

2017-06-29, 10:28 PM

"No. No way. You don't come out and just ask someone that. You ask them out, and when they shoot you down, you just assume. That's how it works."

"Hey, however you want to do it," he says, chuckling a little more.

Lentrax

2017-06-30, 01:08 AM

Well kinda.... Lissa mused. We asked each other... But I also asked you. Are we dating? She points out.

Jessie fidgets with her beer as she answers. Actually, I thought I was going with... well, it doesn't matter. Got bailed on pretty harsh. Whatever.

You get the feeling there is more to this than she is letting on.

"Hey, however you want to do it," he says, chuckling a little more.

"Yeah. I'm the one taking the risk here. So I'll do it how I want. Now, let's get your drunk ass home so you can sleep it off."

Illven

2017-06-30, 01:18 AM

Jessie fidgets with her beer as she answers. Actually, I thought I was going with... well, it doesn't matter. Got bailed on pretty harsh. Whatever.

You get the feeling there is more to this than she is letting on.

If you want to talk about it, I'm here. Lissa offers.

Lentrax

2017-06-30, 06:00 PM

If you want to talk about it, I'm here. Lissa offers.

I don't. Jessie looked around her for a moment, then reached down behind the love seat and pulled up a remote, holding it up.

TV?

Illven

2017-06-30, 07:13 PM

I don't. Jessie looked around her for a moment, then reached down behind the love seat and pulled up a remote, holding it up.

TV?

Sure, what's on? Lissa replies relaxing back in the loveseat.

ElFi

2017-06-30, 08:01 PM

Zack was breathing pretty hard by the time he and Susan had gotten over the fence- physical activity like that wasn't exactly his forte. And they hadn't managed to find Jessie either; not even a trace of where she'd gone.

Then, suddenly, he started laughing. "Oh my god. Oh my god what did I just do today.
A girl in my computers class is probably a criminal. I went to a frat party. I ran from the police! I met... I met..." His gaze fell squarely on Susan, face bright red in the distant lights of civilization.

Lentrax

2017-07-01, 11:42 AM

Sure, what's on? Lissa replies relaxing back in the loveseat.

Probably nothing. But let's see...

Jessie scrolls through the channels, and you see a few sci-fi shows, police procedurals, a sappy romance movie, an anime series, and a few other random shows.

See anything you like?

Konatsat

2017-07-01, 02:39 PM

After keeping pace with Zack the entire run, Susan was exhausted and it showed. She was doubled over with both hands on her knees trying to catch her breath, but when Zack started laughing, she couldn't help but follow suit. It was a strange sound, loud, genuine laughter interspersed with desperate gasps for air but she couldn't stop. She was awash with relief, they had escaped the party and the cops, not to mention that Zack had helped her escape. As Zack talked, she managed to pull herself together enough to respond. "Yeah that was-ha ha ha-that was pretty insane. I, I can't believe we actually ran from the, the cops and I... I couldn't have done it with-without you... thanks."

Illven

2017-07-01, 02:58 PM

Probably nothing. But let's see...

Jessie scrolls through the channels, and you see a few sci-fi shows, police procedurals, a sappy romance movie, an anime series, and a few other random shows.

See anything you like?

The anime would be good for research.

That anime looks interesting. Lissa replied with a grin.

ElFi

2017-07-01, 07:15 PM

"Y-yeah. Same here." Zack straightened, some of the color starting to flow out of his face. Across the fence on the field, the party was starting to disperse, the uproar quieting down. "So... wh-where should we go now? The um, night's still young."

Konatsat

2017-07-03, 10:44 PM

Susan straightens up ad her breathing returns to a more normal rate. "I-I think there's a pizza place somewhere near here. If-if you want we could, um, we could go there?"

ElFi

2017-07-04, 07:59 PM

"Yeah... Yeah, I'd like that." Zack replied, last bits of blood finally draining from his face, and followed Susan away from the chaos and into the night.

Lentrax

2017-07-07, 01:22 AM

The next day brings on with it the consequences of the night before. All across the campus, some are waking up with strange aches, some with strange pains, and yet others with strange bedfellows. And, if you would believe the rumor, one of the star football players was found in bed with another guy.

ANd then there are the not so strange aches and pains, such as the time honored tradition of the hangover.

But regardless of what you find in your bed when you awake, it is sadly Jessie-less. Actually, it is anyone-less. You all wake up alone, and decide, early in your morning routine, to change that, and go for some kind of activity on this beautiful Saturday. The sun is shining, the air holds that rare Autumn crispness that makes it just chilly enough to need a jacket, but still warm enough to dare you to go without it.

You are all just heading off campus when you spy a familiar looking redhead, who seems to be off for some activities of her own. Which makes this the perfect time to get to know her better. But how to do it?

Unopposed roll!

Allure D8: Accompany Jessie on a morning stroll around historic Boston. +3 VP.
Skill D8: Give Jessie a guided tour of some of Boston's famous historical landmarks. +3 VP.
Luck D10: Surprise! Its the Street View car! Pose with Jessie (or perhaps something a bit bolder?)! +4 VP.

danielxcutter

2017-07-07, 01:32 AM

Hey, that's Jessie! Maybe I could show her around! Jenny thought. Jessie probably didn't know about the area yet, so this looked like a good chance to.

Is using Hypercharged to make both the Skill and the Allure rolls allowed at a -2 penalty each? They seem compatible.

If allowed, Jenny's strong roll is Skill, so +1 to that, as well as the +2 from Morning Person. (Skill -1, Allure +0)

If not, Allure roll only. Early morning, right? +2 to Allure rolls, then, from Morning Person.. (Allure +2)

Esprit15

2017-07-07, 01:45 AM

ElFi

2017-07-07, 03:49 PM

Zack woke up the next morning, perfectly fine, in all actuality. Nobody had tried to kill him in his sleep for finding out Jessie's connection to the FBI, at least. A rush of memories came swiftly in accordance with that- the party, running from the police, getting late-night pizza with Susan. Good times. Nice girl. Nice...

He shook off that thought before it went any further, and was out the door not long after, grateful for a nice autumn day without any morning classes. Zack was running a blank on ways to spend the morning when he caught site of Susan approaching from an adjoining path. Breaking into a jog, he called out, "H-hey Susan, hi, hello, hi, good morning! I, um, wanted to do a piece on Boston's, um, local landmarks for the p-paper? Do... do you want to come with me? You could... you c-could be my photographer!"

Unbeknownst to Zack, there's a certain redhead not quite out of earshot.

Strong skill.

+2 bonus from Head Author (writing an article), +2 bonus from Keen Eye (doing research for that article). +5 overall.

Stat sheet from the OOC is still not up to date. I should definitely have some VP, but in the (unlikely) event that I don't, I can apply another +2 from Quiet Patience for an overall +7.

Illven

2017-07-07, 08:56 PM

Lissa for her part had spent most of the night after Jessie getting lectured by Yuki about how she, Lissa needed to be bolder. Yuki wanted proof one way or another about Jessie being a harem protagonist.

So Lisa was told to be bolder. And when the friend of her father saw Lissa with Jessie, all he saw was his friend's dearly loved daughter, who would totally love for her picture to be taken.

Hey, Anthony how are things? Lissa chirped out cheerfully.

As Anthony prepared to take her picture. Yuki's words about the pervert characters in anime came to mind. How if Jessie was a protagonist the worst she would do is slap Lissa, if Lissa groped her right here and now.

But.... Lissa couldn't. If there was the slightest chance Jessie wasn't a protagonist, if Jessie didn't want her to... She couldn't just reach up and grab her.

But.... apparently what she could do, while considering all of this, was blatantly ogle Jessie's bust as the picture was snapped.

Luck. Heir to the dojo. And let's throw in some dazzling display.

Konatsat

2017-07-11, 09:33 AM

Susan had been walking in a tired daze due to the events of the previous night when she heard a familiar voice. "Z-Zack? Zack! Hi! I-I'd love to-to join you. I don't really have a-a good camera though... As-as long as that's okay with you..."

+1 skill and +2 keen eye if you count taking pictures as perception.

Lentrax

2017-07-12, 12:44 AM

Victor, to his credit, is not exactly hungover the next morning. Less to his credit, the vomiting of the previous night is likely to thank for that. Well, that was a dud of a night. No chance to hang out with Jessie, no time to meet a girl for the evening, not even anybody new met since the cops busted things early. The young man lies in bed for a couple minutes, mentally replaying the night for lessons learned and to keep his memory sharp.

Alright! Up and at 'em! Victor takes his time in the morning, since everyone else will be, too, eventually being shouted out of the shower by a very embarrassed looking football player, if he recognized the guy correctly. Wonder what his deal was...

-Hey all, anyone who is up for a walk around town, meet out front of the dorms at 11:30! Bring a freshman or two if you know them, this will kind of be our unofficial orientation for the newbies to our group.-

***

As some of Victor's posse of friends make their way out, he waves down Jessica. "Hey, Jessie! Some of us are heading into town for a little tour of the area, show the freshmen around. Wanna join?"
Skill (+1), Renaissance Man (+1), School King (+2, guiding Jessie as well as other students around town)
Sure. I guess. She almost seems hesitant to join you, but whether that is because of your history or not is unclear. A couple of the guys in the group let out wolf whistles when they see a girl in a fairly low cut tank top joining the group, but they get cut off mid whistle, probably by girlfriends.

So, where we going?

Lissa for her part had spent most of the night after Jessie getting lectured by Yuki about how she, Lissa needed to be bolder. Yuki wanted proof one way or another about Jessie being a harem protagonist.

So Lisa was told to be bolder. And when the friend of her father saw Lissa with Jessie, all he saw was his friend's dearly loved daughter, who would totally love for her picture to be taken.

Hey, Anthony how are things? Lissa chirped out cheerfully.

As Anthony prepared to take her picture. Yuki's words about the pervert characters in anime came to mind. How if Jessie was a protagonist the worst she would do is slap Lissa, if Lissa groped her right here and now.

But.... Lissa couldn't. If there was the slightest chance Jessie wasn't a protagonist, if Jessie didn't want her to... She couldn't just reach up and grab her.

But.... apparently what she could do, while considering all of this, was blatantly ogle Jessie's bust as the picture was snapped.

Luck. Heir to the dojo. And let's throw in some dazzling display.

As Anthony was stopped and running the camera for a panorama of the intersection, he rolled his window down and started talking with Lissa. "'Ey, girlie. Your dad wanted me to check on you later, s-" Whatever he was going to say got interrupted as Jessie bent over to retrieve her MP3 player, which had just taken a tumble to the ground. Anthony doesn't notice Lissa staring because he was too busy enjoying his view.

When everyone straightens back up, Anthony motions Lissa over. "So," he whispers. "You'll probably want to check on this intersection in a couple weeks when the next update goes through."

The light changes, and as Anthony starts to accelerate, he leans out the window again. "Oh, and your dad said your allowance will be ready tonight. He asks you to not go overboard with it!"

Hey, that's Jessie! Maybe I could show her around! Jenny thought. Jessie probably didn't know about the area yet, so this looked like a good chance to.

Is using Hypercharged to make both the Skill and the Allure rolls allowed at a -2 penalty each? They seem compatible.

If allowed, Jenny's strong roll is Skill, so +1 to that, as well as the +2 from Morning Person. (Skill -1, Allure +0)

If not, Allure roll only. Early morning, right? +2 to Allure rolls, then, from Morning Person.. (Allure +2)

There is a massive crowd of students that seem to be going on some kind of tour, and you see Jessie join it. So, in an effort to get close to her, you try to push through them to get close to Jessie, but you get mired somewhere in the middle. There is quite a bit of jostling, and more than one freshman who's never been to Boston before shoot their arms out to point to landmarks and buildings they recognize.

Zack woke up the next morning, perfectly fine, in all actuality. Nobody had tried to kill him in his sleep for finding out Jessie's connection to the FBI, at least. A rush of memories came swiftly in accordance with that- the party, running from the police, getting late-night pizza with Susan. Good times. Nice girl. Nice...

He shook off that thought before it went any further, and was out the door not long after, grateful for a nice autumn day without any morning classes. Zack was running a blank on ways to spend the morning when he caught site of Susan approaching from an adjoining path. Breaking into a jog, he called out, "H-hey Susan, hi, hello, hi, good morning! I, um, wanted to do a piece on Boston's, um, local landmarks for the p-paper? Do... do you want to come with me? You could... you c-could be my photographer!"

Unbeknownst to Zack, there's a certain redhead not quite out of earshot.

Strong skill.

+2 bonus from Head Author (writing an article), +2 bonus from Keen Eye (doing research for that article). +5 overall.

Stat sheet from the OOC is still not up to date. I should definitely have some VP, but in the (unlikely) event that I don't, I can apply another +2 from Quiet Patience for an overall +7.

Jessie is close enough that you are sure she heard you, but since she wasn't directly addressed, she doesn't turn to talk to you. You see her a few times, she seems to be talking with a couple people but doesn't seem to spare any mind for anyone else around her. But as you stop at an intersection, one of those camera car things for street view maps stops and talks to one of the obviously rich girls at the front of the crowd. And then suddenly, Jessie's MP3 player falls from her pocket, drawing your attention to the scene at the front of the crowd.

No VP for this one, but you can attempt a D6 Skill roll for information that may or may not be relevant to what is going on. This is journalism related, so some modifiers will be able to be applied to the roll.

Susan had been walking in a tired daze due to the events of the previous night when she heard a familiar voice. "Z-Zack? Zack! Hi! I-I'd love to-to join you. I don't really have a-a good camera though... As-as long as that's okay with you..."

+1 skill and +2 keen eye if you count taking pictures as perception.

You are walking along next to Zack as he takes his photos next to Zack. As the shutter clicks over and over, you start to feel a little stir crazy. But when you are stopped at an extremely long signal, you see Zack starting to pay more attention to what is going on at the front of the crowd.