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Post by dtspurrier on May 19, 2023 14:16:13 GMT
Rex thinks for a second and pours another drink and passes the bottle over. He says, " thanks for being a great friend and a good person. My knowledge of the future got scrambled a little bit during the experiment. I know some things that happen but not everything. I can say that now and definitely in the future mysterymen(women)/heroes will definitely be needed. I am the same person you met a couple of months ago and I have some of Rex memories but a few I got from his personal journal and looking at a few photos. I had to wing it a little when I first arrived. I do believe the real rex would have teamed up with you but his powers were derived on a drug he created and not from my hourglass. The downside is the real Rex would have been addicted to the drug. My hourglass does not come with that side effect. "
Rex continues, " your advise is sound for experiencing life and thank you for the pep talk. I know getting back to the future is going to be a task but living life as a human will be an experience that is worth having. We need to figure out who Gertrude really is and also who the wolf's owner is. I am not sure what that wolf is or why it has not attacked me or even you as it only bit you in self defense. Lets get a picture of her and see if your army/intelligence contacts might know of her. By the way since a lot has gone on, how was washington and your new job?"
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Post by Tim_Fox1002 on May 20, 2023 15:25:38 GMT
"I'm going to say this now because it needs to be said," said Desmo. "I don't plan on spilling the beans - not even Gabby or Hobbes or anyone else we've teamed up with without your say so... If you don't want to, we'll just leave it alone... Now I'll see if the Washington people know anything about Gertrude or the strange wolf tomorrow. But, I've got to be a little cautious about this... Um.. well.. Washington went all fine. The team hired and really likes me down there. I'm on a small salary, but I'll be on call for assignments from time to time. Spy work mostly I think.... But I was also trying to be human when I was down there ... like I was telling you to be. I got Doris to go on a date with me for coffee - even though some guy called 'Red,' who is some annoying, very tall, muscle dude with - you guessed it - red hair... Trouble is this guy had been dating her a while. Doris will be fine to talk to me as long as it's professional... she won't see me again... not like that... but I think Red may try to sabotage me at some point .... well here's to getting the shit kicked out of you by love.... (drinks a big gulp). oh, god... this must all be the alcohol talking. I'm maybe not so clear... I better make this my last drink before I turn in. I may as well turn in here in the spare room. My 'kids' at home won't miss me, and are too busy with their own stuff..."
((Likely Desmo passed out in an easy arm chair or sofa. Because of the surprising story of Hour-Man's origin, it is likely he will remember the conversation the next day even with the heavy drinks...))
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Post by Adminenkainen on May 22, 2023 1:47:03 GMT
((Captain Desmo is going to rest to get his one missing hit point back. Is there anything Hour-Man wishes to do for the next four hours? How does he plan to get that photograph of Gertrude?))
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Post by dtspurrier on May 22, 2023 15:22:43 GMT
HOurman lets Desmo pass out in the chair. He grabs a blanket for him to rest in. Hourman switches back to Rex and then with Gertrude business card decides a personal visit to see her. After all Desmo said be human might as well strike up a conversation as she did flirt with him. He will grab his camera and then head over to the store. Since he can walk this he will pretend to be a tourist and take a few snap shots at other buildings and shops. When he finds her shop, if it is still open he goes in.
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Post by Tim_Fox1002 on May 23, 2023 1:44:15 GMT
((Desmo still passed out))
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Post by Adminenkainen on May 23, 2023 4:02:29 GMT
Hour-Man Thursday May 18, 1940, 12:31 pm Appleton Zahm Trailer Sales
Rex Tyler walked down the street and found the shop Gertrude Svenson had named was open. In fact, she was now behind the counter, looking as if nothing had happened. She turned and gave Rex a big smile. "Can I help you?" she asked.
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Post by dtspurrier on May 23, 2023 18:14:15 GMT
Before Desmo passes out the pie, Gertrude gave them he asks him not to eat it as Rex wants to take a sample to test it for toxins. Rex enters the shop carrying his camera. He asks, " got a picture of the wolf and will be sending this to the zoo to see if they recognize it. This is a nice place, you doing ok. We will try the pie later. Anyway how about I make it up and take you to the fair tonight? " Rex tries to set his camera on her desk or counter and accidentally hits the flash and take her picture. If she seems upset he will apologize for his clumsiness.
( maybe a skill roll here, wish Hourman was a mysterman)
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Post by Adminenkainen on May 24, 2023 3:59:45 GMT
Hour-Man Thursday May 18, 1940, 12:32 pm Appleton Zahm Trailer Sales
"Oh, you're that man in the interesting costume!" Gertrude said, coming around the desk to get closer to Rex. "So clever, thinking to ask the zoo about that awful wolf. I was shaken, of course, because it was such a surprise, but I'm fine now. Especially now that you're here."
Rex "clumsily" took an accidental photo of Gertrude.
"Oh, if you wanted a picture of me you just had to ask!" Gertrude said, apparently unfooled by the stratagem. "I can tell you're as interested in me as I am in you...if you want to come back and pick me up for a date tonight...you can come pick me up here at 5 o'clock."
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Post by dtspurrier on May 24, 2023 16:21:21 GMT
Rex smiles and comments, " sorry about my clumsiness. Here let me take a real shot say cheese. The costume was to intimidate the wolf I don't wear that everyday, only at halloween of course for the trick and treaters. So yes I will pick u up at 5. See you then"
Rex smiles and heads back to the warehouse. Checking to make sure Desmo is still passed out, Rex takes out the business card for Doris and gives her a call. If she answers he fills her in on the wolf event ( not Rex origin) and then proceeds to ask her how to send the photo. If she does not answer then Rex leaves a message.
(question to editor in OOC)
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Post by Adminenkainen on May 25, 2023 3:25:53 GMT
Hour-Man and Captain Desmo Thursday May 18, 1940, 4:50 pm Appleton Justice Society HQ
Doris' secretary answered that he could give Hour-Man a P.O. Box to mail it to and Agent West would get it in two days. "If it is important, though, we can send a courier to come pick it up from you and the courier can be there in an hour or so."
Hour-Man said it was indeed important, but he was also running late to get back to work. He had the courier meet him at Bannerman Pharmaceutical, where he spent the rest of the afternoon, until leaving early at 4:30.
Captain Desmo had fallen asleep and was only awake for 10 minutes before Rex showed up at HQ again...talking about going on a date with Gertrude Svenson in a few minutes!
((Desmo is back to full hp again!))
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Post by Tim_Fox1002 on May 25, 2023 12:46:01 GMT
"What?! Great Scott!" exclaimed Desmo suddenly fully awake. "Rex, we still don't know who she is or who she really works for. And, she's no civilian fighter, that's for sure. Did you at least get a picture to Doris? If your really going to go, be careful... And, don't be too... human with her yet... you know... the feelings stuff... until you know we can trust her. I better check in at my apartment, and make sure Hobbes and Gabby are keeping the peace. I'll just have a piece of that delicious pie first, and maybe you can tell me how it goes tomorrow."
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Post by dtspurrier on May 25, 2023 16:24:24 GMT
Rex says, " i spoke with Agent West secretary and took a good photo of Gertrude and gave it to an army intelligence courier to get it to agent west. I am planning on taking her to the fair tonight, so if you are free and want to shadow us that would be fine, call it a hidden Chaperone. Thank you for the advise I am not going to let my emotions cloud my judgment, despite the fact she is quite beautiful. Say hello to Hobbes and Gabby for me. "
Rex thinks for a second, " lets put the pie in the refrigerator. If she is an enemy then maybe we should test the pie for toxins. I did not have time today but can do it in the morning. Oh something bothers me about the wolf, Sandman told me about an earlier adventure with the JSA and science engineered creatures. I did not get the details but I would like get more details. "
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Post by Adminenkainen on May 25, 2023 17:34:43 GMT
Captain Desmo Thursday May 18, 1940, 5:00 pm Appleton Justice Society HQ
Captain Desmo sat there by the phone, thinking about that mouthwatering pie in the fridge, and how he was so hungry, and they hadn't stocked the fridge with food yet, and surely Rex could run his tests without one little slice...?
Desmo was snapped out of his thoughts when Hobbes picked up. He was expecting Gabby, this close to Hobbes' museum shift getting over.
"It's Gabby!" Hobbes said, sounding exasperated. "I came home and found he was hanging pin-up girls on the apartment walls!"
In the background, Desmo could hear Gabby saying, "You said to make myself at home! And you've got no fine art in this place!"
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Post by Adminenkainen on May 26, 2023 2:21:55 GMT
Hour-Man Thursday May 18, 1940, 6:00 pm Appleton Appleton World's Fair
It was crowded at the World's Fair, and even past 5 there were a lot of people in lining waiting to get in.
Gertrude Svenson was charming, beautiful, alluring. She was also intelligent and cultured. She insisted on starting at the Swedish Pavillion, where she could name many plants in the gardens, and introduced Rex to Kanelbulle to eat.
They were going to go listen to some live classical music next - when a large crow swooped down out of the sky and snatched at Gertrude's hair.
"Oh!" Gertrude exclaimed as she pulled away. "Rex, get me inside, somewhere it's safe!"
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Post by Tim_Fox1002 on May 26, 2023 3:41:40 GMT
"Take is easy, son," said Desmo. "When I get back we'll sort this out. Let it go for now. I agree we want the apartment respectable in case lady company visits."
Hanging up the phone, Desmo couldn't resist the pie. He was ravenous with hunger. Surely Gertrude pie was just a pie? If she was a criminal, she brought it over just to spy on them....
So feeling more confident, he took out a plate and cut himself a large slice to enjoy with a coffee before tidying up Justice Society HQ warehouse.
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