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[10/6/2014 4:43:40 PM] Iskandar: So! You guys were en route to Mr. Rosengarten's house, right? His wife said he was at work. You guys should probably figure out your gameplan.

[10/6/2014 4:46:32 PM] Josie: Well... we can't just abduct him.

[10/6/2014 4:46:58 PM] Rafe: ...that's debatable.

[10/6/2014 4:47:00 PM] Rafe: Rafe smiles.

[10/6/2014 4:48:58 PM] Josie: ... keep in mind empowered people tend to have mental defenses.

[10/6/2014 4:49:03 PM] Rafe: The real question is what we're going to do with him. Take him into custody? Turn him over to the Council? Let them put him in that.... "asylum"?

[10/6/2014 4:49:54 PM] Rafe: You'd be surprised what you can get a man to do when a pretty lady asks him to.

[10/6/2014 4:50:43 PM] Josie: Not *very* surprised.

[10/6/2014 4:50:50 PM] Josie: But he does have a wife.

[10/6/2014 4:52:04 PM] Iskandar: It's about two in the afternoon. It's snowing!

[10/6/2014 4:52:09 PM] Rafe: Depending on your request, that often matters less than you think.

[10/6/2014 4:53:31 PM] Josie: It would matter to me.

[10/6/2014 4:55:42 PM] Rafe: ...fair enough.

[10/6/2014 4:55:52 PM] Josie: We could wait until he's done with work.

[10/6/2014 4:56:03 PM] Rafe: And then?

[10/6/2014 4:56:22 PM] Josie: Talk to him.

[10/6/2014 4:59:38 PM] Rafe: At some point we're going to need to figure out what's going on at that holding area and whether the traitor is there.

[10/6/2014 4:59:53 PM] Rafe: It makes me nervous, and I'm not sure I like taking people there.

[10/6/2014 5:00:14 PM] Josie: I don't know where else *to* take them, is the problem.

[10/6/2014 5:00:28 PM] Rafe: Rafe nods.

[10/6/2014 5:00:49 PM] Josie: We should ask Theo.

[10/6/2014 5:02:35 PM] Iskandar: Before long you find yourself in front of a nice suburban house.

[10/6/2014 5:02:36 PM] Rafe: He didn't exactly volunteer more information. I'm not sure he'd know much about it.

[10/6/2014 5:03:40 PM] Josie: He'd know a safe place.

[10/6/2014 5:04:08 PM] Rafe: Maybe.

[10/6/2014 5:04:26 PM] Rafe: Rafe steps out and opens the doors to the car for the ladies.

[10/6/2014 5:05:07 PM] Josie: Josie steps out.

[10/6/2014 5:05:11 PM] Josie: You don't trust him, then?

[10/6/2014 5:05:46 PM] Rafe: I didn't say that. I don't really know him, but I'm just worried about his connection to the Council and whether it could be exploited by this traitor.

[10/6/2014 5:07:29 PM] Josie: Honestly, I think we're just going to have to wait until he or she slips up.

[10/6/2014 5:07:45 PM] Josie: Always assuming someone didn't plant the idea in Cassandra's head.

[10/6/2014 5:08:44 PM] Iskandar: It's a blustery winter's night!

[10/6/2014 5:10:32 PM] Josie: Ugh, I hate the weather here.

[10/6/2014 5:10:37 PM] Josie: Josie clutches her coat closer.

[10/6/2014 5:10:48 PM] Rafe: It's not so bad.

[10/6/2014 5:11:29 PM] Rafe: Of course it helps when you have wind-proof hair.

[10/6/2014 5:11:32 PM] Rafe: Rafe grins.

[10/6/2014 5:11:40 PM] Ella: Ella is mostly scarf.

[10/6/2014 5:11:53 PM] Rafe: Rafe heads up to the door.

[10/6/2014 5:12:32 PM] Iskandar: You can hear a radio playing inside the house, and the fireplace is going, judging by the chimney smoke.

[10/6/2014 5:12:54 PM] Rafe: Rafe knocks on the door.

[10/6/2014 5:14:17 PM] Iskandar: A man answers! he's smoking a pipe, and looks to be in his early forties, a pale, slightly portly but otherwise pleasant looking fellow. "Evening.  Can I help you?"

[10/6/2014 5:14:39 PM] Rafe: Mr. Rosengarten?

[10/6/2014 5:14:51 PM] Josie: Josie smiles at him hopefully.

[10/6/2014 5:15:14 PM] Iskandar: Man:  That's me. What can I do for you?

[10/6/2014 5:16:48 PM] Rafe: We were hoping we could talk to you.

[10/6/2014 5:17:24 PM] Josie: Please.

[10/6/2014 5:17:51 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten:  Oh, right, the Mrs. mentioned that a doctor called.

[10/6/2014 5:18:48 PM] Rafe: Yes. This is Dr. Black.

[10/6/2014 5:18:53 PM] Rafe: Rafe gestures towards Josie.

[10/6/2014 5:20:18 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten:  What kind of doctor did you say you were? I don't recall having a physical recently with such a pretty doctor.

[10/6/2014 5:20:46 PM] Josie: Josie smiles.

[10/6/2014 5:21:12 PM] Josie: Well, I'm not *really* that kind of doctor. My doctorate is in history, technically.

[10/6/2014 5:21:36 PM] Iskandar: He raises an eyebrow. "Well, now I'm really confused."

[10/6/2014 5:21:51 PM] Josie: Could we possibly go somewhere indoors? I'm about to turn into an ice cube.

[10/6/2014 5:22:45 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten:  Well, come on in, then. My wife just put on a put of coffee.

[10/6/2014 5:22:57 PM] Rafe: Rafe smiles. "Thank you very much."

[10/6/2014 5:25:05 PM] Iskandar: He lets you into his house.

[10/6/2014 5:26:45 PM] Josie: Josie is quite relieved.

[10/6/2014 5:26:57 PM] Josie: Thanks. I suppose I should get a longer coat.

[10/6/2014 5:27:48 PM] Iskandar: HIs wife comes along! You assume it's his wife, as it's a pleasnt looking blonde woman of an age with Mr. Rosengarten. She offers to take your coats.

[10/6/2014 5:28:26 PM] Rafe: Mrs. Rosengarten, I assume? Thank you for graciously allowing us into your lovely home.

[10/6/2014 5:29:08 PM] Iskandar: Mrs. Rosengarten:  Oh, of course. I was so worried that a doctor was calling me. Can I get you all some coffee? Soemthing to warm you up?

[10/6/2014 5:29:24 PM] Josie: Bother, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to worry you.

[10/6/2014 5:29:29 PM] Rafe: That would be wonderful. Thank you.

[10/6/2014 5:30:12 PM] Iskandar: She smiles and takes your coats away!

[10/6/2014 5:31:12 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten:  I can't imagine why a historian would need to speak with me.

[10/6/2014 5:32:19 PM] Josie: I think I'll let Rafe explain.

[10/6/2014 5:33:56 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten looks at Rafe expectantly.

[10/6/2014 5:39:45 PM] Rafe: Have you noticed anything... odd lately?

[10/6/2014 5:40:21 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten looks thoughtful.

[10/6/2014 5:40:51 PM] Josie: Things happening without good explanations?

[10/6/2014 5:41:55 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten:  Beyond that whole hullaballoo with the swamp gas making that planet appear in the sky a few weeks back, nothing I can recall.

[10/6/2014 5:42:50 PM] Rafe: We have reason to believe that you're... special. But you could also be in danger because of it.

[10/6/2014 5:44:52 PM] Josie: Josie nods.

[10/6/2014 5:45:13 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten:  .. special how? Am I related to someone famous?

[10/6/2014 5:47:00 PM] Josie: Josie smiles.

[10/6/2014 5:47:06 PM] Rafe: Rafe chuckles. "I couldn't tell you. And I'm afraid we won't know specifics about *how* you're special until you manifest, but... you're like us."

[10/6/2014 5:47:28 PM] Rafe: Each of the three of us has a special ability. You'll have one as well.

[10/6/2014 5:48:05 PM] Josie: Josie nods.

[10/6/2014 5:48:10 PM] Josie: It sounds odd, but it's not a bad thing.

[10/6/2014 5:49:43 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten:  .... what do you mean, special ability. I'm pretty good at whistling, but I don't think that's what you mean.

[10/6/2014 5:50:30 PM] Rafe: No. Unless your whistle can shatter glass.

[10/6/2014 5:51:02 PM] Rafe: ....well, one of us could give you a demonstration, but it's a little unsettling at first.

[10/6/2014 5:52:18 PM] Iskandar: His wife brings in a tray with four mugs a pot of coffee, with cream and sugar.

[10/6/2014 5:53:13 PM] Josie: Josie beams at her.

[10/6/2014 5:53:20 PM] Josie: Thank you *so* much, Mrs. Rosengarten.

[10/6/2014 5:54:00 PM] Rafe: Yes, thank you.

[10/6/2014 5:54:15 PM] Iskandar: She pours! "How do you all take your coffee?"

[10/6/2014 5:54:24 PM | Edited 5:54:27 PM] Rafe: Cream and sugar, please.

[10/6/2014 5:54:45 PM] Josie: Just cream.

[10/6/2014 5:54:53 PM] Ella: Lots of cream, please.

[10/6/2014 5:56:40 PM] Josie: Rafe, do you think someone should demonstrate?

[10/6/2014 5:57:07 PM] Rafe: Rafe glances at Mrs. Rosengarten.

[10/6/2014 5:57:12 PM] Iskandar: Mrs Rosengarten pours coffee to everyone's specifications.

[10/6/2014 5:57:41 PM] Ella: Thanks. ^_^

[10/6/2014 5:58:58 PM] Josie: ... likely not me.

[10/6/2014 5:59:07 PM] Rafe: No, probably not.

[10/6/2014 5:59:27 PM] Ella: I may as well.

[10/6/2014 5:59:53 PM] Iskandar: She leaves the room!

[10/6/2014 6:01:47 PM] Josie: Now, the important thing is, don't panic.

[10/6/2014 6:02:27 PM] Iskandar: The coffee is very good, btw!

[10/6/2014 6:02:43 PM | Removed 6:03:00 PM] Ella: This message has been removed.

[10/6/2014 6:03:09 PM] Ella: Ella drifts slowly down from the ceiling with a tiny, shadowy umbrella. It lands on Ella's head, curtsies, and sits down.

[10/6/2014 6:04:16 PM] Ella: I can manipulate shadows. It's mostly only good for parlor tricks, though.

[10/6/2014 6:04:49 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten blinks! "Jeepers!"

[10/6/2014 6:04:55 PM] Josie: I think it's wonderful.

[10/6/2014 6:06:40 PM] Ella: Ella 's cheeks flush white. Maybe that's its analogue for blushing?

[10/6/2014 6:07:25 PM] Iskandar: He sips at his coffee, watching the shadowfigure warily.

[10/6/2014 6:08:21 PM] Rafe: Well, the point to all this is that someone had your name on a list. Some of the people on this list had trouble.

[10/6/2014 6:08:52 PM] Josie: We're trying to rescue the rest of them.

[10/6/2014 6:09:18 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten:  ... "Someone"?

[10/6/2014 6:10:25 PM] Josie: We're trying to work out who.

[10/6/2014 6:10:55 PM | Edited 6:10:58 PM] Rafe: Rafe nods.

[10/6/2014 6:12:52 PM] Josie: And what they want.

[10/6/2014 6:13:29 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten:  I... certainly can't do anything like *that*.

[10/6/2014 6:13:45 PM] Rafe: Yet.

[10/6/2014 6:14:12 PM] Josie: We're not sure what you can do yet.

[10/6/2014 6:14:13 PM] Iskandar: He finishes off his coffee in one nervous gulp.

[10/6/2014 6:14:15 PM] Rafe: It takes many forms. Telepathy, wind control...

[10/6/2014 6:14:29 PM] Josie: Control over ice.

[10/6/2014 6:15:17 PM | Edited 6:15:23 PM] Ella: Metalbending, Shadowcasting, Being a thrice-blasted dragon...

[10/6/2014 6:15:45 PM | Edited 6:16:30 PM] Ella: Ella and the shadowy figure count on their fingers at the same time as she says this.

[10/6/2014 6:16:42 PM] Rafe: Shape changing as well. That's mine.

[10/6/2014 6:17:54 PM] Josie: I can talk in people's heads.

[10/6/2014 6:18:06 PM] Iskandar: He pours more coffee.

[10/6/2014 6:18:16 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten:  Anyone else need a refill?

[10/6/2014 6:19:07 PM] Josie: Yes, please.

[10/6/2014 6:19:29 PM] Rafe: No, thank you.

[10/6/2014 6:19:32 PM] Josie: Theo's gotten me in the habit of drinking it in the evening. It's a wonder I ever sleep anymore.

[10/6/2014 6:19:39 PM] Ella: I'm good, thanks.

[10/6/2014 6:20:37 PM] Ella: Ella now has a tiny, shadowy cat.

[10/6/2014 6:21:05 PM] Iskandar: He pours Josie some more.

[10/6/2014 6:21:29 PM] Iskandar: Mrs Rosengarten shows up to take empty mugs away!

[10/6/2014 6:21:46 PM] Josie: Josie sips.

[10/6/2014 6:22:26 PM] Iskandar: Everyone roll a d10! Because sometimes we still need a die or two to be rolled.

[10/6/2014 6:22:56 PM | Removed 6:23:06 PM] Rafe: This message has been removed.

[10/6/2014 6:27:11 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten sits back in his seat, with a face that looks like he ate too much roast beef is trying to will himself to keep it down.

[10/6/2014 6:29:35 PM] Josie: ... it's all right.

[10/6/2014 6:29:49 PM] Josie: Josie takes his hand, if he  lets her.

[10/6/2014 6:30:24 PM] Iskandar: He does!

[10/6/2014 6:31:42 PM] Josie: Josie pats it.

[10/6/2014 6:32:01 PM] Josie: Don't worry, I was pretty upset too.

[10/6/2014 6:32:31 PM] Rafe: Rafe shrugs. "Mine's been good to me."

[10/6/2014 6:33:13 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten:  I'm just an advertising schmuck from Boston.

[10/6/2014 6:35:01 PM] Josie: I'm just a history teacher.

[10/6/2014 6:35:21 PM] Josie: Rafe's just an actor.

[10/6/2014 6:35:48 PM] Josie: We're all still what we are, and so are you.

[10/6/2014 6:36:13 PM] Josie: Josie squeezes his hand consolingly, and lets him go, picking up her mug again.

[10/6/2014 6:49:05 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten:  Wouldn't I have noticed if I can do something like that?

[10/6/2014 6:49:29 PM] Rafe: One day you just wake up with it.

[10/6/2014 6:49:42 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten:  Is that what happened to you?

[10/6/2014 6:50:36 PM] Ella: Old missus Cooper thought I was possessed or something.

[10/6/2014 6:50:41 PM] Rafe: I didn't know I had it until I needed it.

[10/6/2014 6:51:36 PM] Ella: I didn't exactly have control over the things at first. My shadow would just move randomly, even when I didn't.

[10/6/2014 6:53:44 PM] Josie: I don't remember not having it, but that's not the norm.

[10/6/2014 6:58:21 PM] Rafe: Lately though, people wake up controlling tornadoes and messing a lot of stuff up.

[10/6/2014 7:04:02 PM] Iskandar: He rubs his eyes.

[10/6/2014 7:07:41 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten:  so... what do I do?

[10/6/2014 7:10:28 PM] Ella: Other than be aware that you might wake up with the ability to speak with animals?

[10/6/2014 7:11:02 PM] Rafe: We'd like you to come with us so we can protect you from whoever's trying to collect the people on this list.

[10/6/2014 7:11:40 PM] Josie: Josie nods.

[10/6/2014 7:11:48 PM] Josie: And perhaps your wife as well.

[10/6/2014 7:12:04 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten:  Go with you where?

[10/6/2014 7:14:12 PM] Rafe: For right now, just somewhere else. We're still trying to decide where.

[10/6/2014 7:15:18 PM] Josie: Somewhere nice.

[10/6/2014 7:20:11 PM] Rafe: Rafe yawns.

[10/6/2014 7:21:06 PM] Rafe: Would you be willing?

[10/6/2014 7:23:24 PM] Ella: Ella looks a bit sleepy. She shakes her head a bit and keeps herself occupied by projecting a silly puppet-show-type thing on one of the walls.

[10/6/2014 7:23:59 PM | Edited 7:24:20 PM] Rafe: Rafe frowns towards Ella and stands.

[10/6/2014 7:24:19 PM | Removed 7:24:38 PM] Ella: This message has been removed.

[10/6/2014 7:24:49 PM] Ella: Ella floats down and sits on Ella's shoulder to watch.

[10/6/2014 7:24:50 PM] Rafe: Mr. Rosengarten, has your wife been acting oddly lately?

[10/6/2014 7:26:51 PM | Edited 7:26:58 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten:  My wife? Hmm?

[10/6/2014 7:27:06 PM] Iskandar: He seems pretty drowsy too, all of a sudden.

[10/6/2014 7:29:47 PM] Josie: Oh hell.

[10/6/2014 7:29:51 PM] Josie: We've been drugged.

[10/6/2014 7:30:12 PM] Iskandar: Rosengarten:  What? Zzzzzzzz.

[10/6/2014 7:30:58 PM] Ella: I was thinking some sort of supernatural shenanigans, but that seems likely, too.

[10/6/2014 7:31:45 PM] Rafe: We need to get out of here. With him.

[10/6/2014 7:31:52 PM] Rafe: Before we all pass out.

[10/6/2014 7:32:01 PM] Ella: Agreed.

[10/6/2014 7:32:16 PM] Iskandar: Everyone roll another 1d10.

[10/6/2014 7:34:28 PM] Iskandar: So what are you doing? Since you're so dangblasted dtermined not to let me capture you.

[10/6/2014 7:35:37 PM] Ella: I'll get his feet. Who's going to grab the rest of him?

[10/6/2014 7:36:03 PM] Rafe: I'll get him. Watch for the wife.

[10/6/2014 7:36:15 PM] Ella: Okay then.

[10/6/2014 7:36:46 PM] Rafe: Rafe picks him up in a fireman's carry.

[10/6/2014 7:37:32 PM] Josie: Josie stands up, swaying a bit.

[10/6/2014 7:37:40 PM] Josie: *Two* cups. so stupid.

[10/6/2014 7:38:02 PM] Iskandar: You guys are all feeling it.

[10/6/2014 7:38:28 PM] Rafe: Miss Burke, could you help the good doctor? We need to make this quick.

[10/6/2014 7:38:44 PM] Rafe: Rafe stumbles just a little on the way to the door.

[10/6/2014 7:38:56 PM] Ella: Ella also stands up. She is surrounded by tiny shadowy critters, which she is projecting in an attempt to keep herself awake. She attempts to help Josie stand.

[10/6/2014 7:39:58 PM] Ella: Grab my hand, it's next to the one with the teeth.

[10/6/2014 7:41:11 PM] Josie: Josie takes her hand.

[10/6/2014 7:41:20 PM] Josie: Let's go.

[10/6/2014 7:41:39 PM] Ella: Oh, drat. She took our coats.

[10/6/2014 7:42:01 PM] Ella: I really liked that scarf.

[10/6/2014 7:42:01 PM] Rafe: The cold'll brace us.

[10/6/2014 7:42:51 PM] Iskandar: Mrs. Rosengarten appears in the kitchen doorway! "Are you sure you won't stay?  I made cookies." She has a gun.

[10/6/2014 7:43:01 PM] Ella: Oh drat.

[10/6/2014 7:45:50 PM] Rafe: Rafe stops. "Why?"

[10/6/2014 7:46:35 PM] Iskandar: She is about to answer when she buckles a bit, dropping the gun to clutch at her temples, closing her eyes tight. "Aaaaaaa"

[10/6/2014 7:46:46 PM] Josie: Run!!

[10/6/2014 7:46:56 PM] Ella: Ella scampers off!

[10/6/2014 7:47:04 PM] Josie: Josie backs toward the car.

[10/6/2014 7:47:07 PM] Rafe: Rafe turns and runs for the door behind the girls.

[10/6/2014 7:47:44 PM] Josie: Josie runs too, if and when she can.

[10/6/2014 7:50:04 PM] Iskandar: You guys head to the car! With a snoring ad-man.

[10/6/2014 7:50:30 PM] Josie: Josie starts the car! with kind of a weird looking key she didn't use the last time.

[10/6/2014 7:50:46 PM] Ella: Dear void, I think that woman may be a bit crazy.

[10/6/2014 7:50:48 PM] Rafe: Rafe tosses him in the backseat and crawls in after him.

[10/6/2014 7:51:28 PM] Josie: She's not... on our side.

[10/6/2014 7:51:42 PM] Rafe: Turn a corner or three and pull over. Don't want you falling asleep behind the wheel.

[10/6/2014 7:52:07 PM] Josie: Yes.

[10/6/2014 7:53:52 PM] Iskandar: So, where to? roll a d10, Josie.

[10/6/2014 7:54:07 PM] Josie: ((2 oh dear.))

[10/6/2014 7:54:12 PM] Josie: Josie shoots for the hospital.

[10/6/2014 7:54:29 PM] Iskandar: Who's in the passenger seat?

[10/6/2014 7:55:02 PM] Rafe: ((Ella'd have to be. Me and dude are in the back.))

[10/6/2014 7:55:23 PM] Iskandar: Well, Ella is gonna have to grab the wheel as Josie passes out.

[10/6/2014 7:55:31 PM] Ella: Ella does so!

[10/6/2014 7:55:35 PM] Ella: AAAAAAAAA

[10/6/2014 7:56:08 PM | Removed 7:56:21 PM] Ella: This message has been removed.

[10/6/2014 7:56:12 PM | Edited 7:56:23 PM] Iskandar: You manage to get the car stopped in a snowdrift off the road! It's snowing, so there's not a lot of cars.

[10/6/2014 7:56:26 PM] Rafe: Rafe reaches up and over and tries to pull Josie back and over away from the pedals.

[10/6/2014 7:57:06 PM] Rafe: ...that was *yawn* interesting.

[10/6/2014 7:57:18 PM] Josie: Josie isn't that heavy, but it's probably pretty awkward!

[10/6/2014 7:57:56 PM] Ella: Ella smacks herself in the head once, to keep herself from sleeping just yet, then scrambles over to try and awkwardly drive us to the hospital.

[10/6/2014 8:00:08 PM] Ella: Welp, this day's been pretty weird.

[10/6/2014 8:00:13 PM] Iskandar: you get yourselves awkwardly to a hospital.

[10/6/2014 8:00:56 PM] Rafe: Rafe gets out and flags down a nurse or orderly or EMT or something.

[10/6/2014 8:01:28 PM] Iskandar: You find a nurse.

[10/6/2014 8:02:51 PM] Rafe: Rafe stumbles up to her. "Miss, my associates and I have been drugged. Two are unconscious."

[10/6/2014 8:03:20 PM] Iskandar: She goes to get some stretchers and orderlies!

[10/6/2014 8:05:02 PM] Ella: I'll be fine, I just need a blanketpleasethankyou...

[10/6/2014 8:05:24 PM | Edited 8:11:05 PM] Ella: Ella slumps over a bit, then straightens again suddenly.

"GAH!"

[10/6/2014 8:08:08 PM] Iskandar: You guys get admitted!

[10/6/2014 8:10:22 PM] Iskandar: And hooked up to some IVs to help flush your systems out.

[10/6/2014 8:13:56 PM] Ella: Ella assumes she is at least reasonably safe now, and may have finally succumbed to the velvety embrace of sleep. Unless the orderlies tell her it's a bad idea.