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Post by dtspurrier on Aug 23, 2023 12:54:36 GMT
Hour-man suggests " well we did convert one of the hoodlums to joining our case and he can give us a brief layout. We could approach as civilians to check it out and see if this is a store front or a business. Then come back at night, the roof approach is a long process and they might be ready for us. IF we shut the power off though it needs to be the area and not the building so it will look like a city grid issue."
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Post by Tim_Fox1002 on Aug 24, 2023 22:57:37 GMT
"I asked this kind of thing before," said the Cap pacing about. "But an official map of the building might help. No doubt the madman running the place has made some changes, but the basic layout would have to be the same. Any way to dig that up? Meanwhile, I'm all good with this civilian check of the building. Might give us an idea if there is another way in and who we're up against. Sounds like some horror flick abominations along with dim-witted minions. Shutting off the grid will have to be carefully timed. We need to get in there right away when it happens.."
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Post by Adminenkainen on Aug 25, 2023 2:51:04 GMT
Hour-Man and Captain Hawkman (and Sandman, Zatara, Doris West, Bart Regan, Spectre) Tuesday May 23, 1940, 8:10 am Philadelphia Dodge Mansion
Doris West listened to all of these suggestions before saying, "Bart, you think you can get those building layouts?"
"That's an easy one," Bart said. "I can have that by this afternoon."
"Our friend Carl can look at those and tell us what has changed," the Sandman said.
"I can seduce a power company worker and try to get him to turn off the power tonight," Doris said, "but it would be a more sure thing if I had two days to work on him."
"We could try to bribe a worker," the Sandman offered.
"Aren't you rich or something?" Zatara asked, looking around the room.
The Sandman shrugged. "Technically, yes, but almost all my money is tied up and untouchable."
"There is another option," The Spectre said in his chilling tones. "His will could be subverted through the power of magic."
"We could charm him," Zatara explained, making it sound more palatable.
"So we have to make a decision between those options," Bart Regan said. "We also need to plan when we go to the hideout and try to persuade someone to let us in, and how many of us are going on that recon mission."
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Post by dtspurrier on Aug 25, 2023 12:52:45 GMT
Hour-man says, " if we go into the hideout we go all at once. IF we keep going in and then retreating the madmen will probably take up shop and leave. Another idea well not sanitary is see if there is a sewer access point into the building. The roof will probably be guarded this time. "
Then Hour-man has a thought, "the man I saved last night might be still in the hospital. We could go visit and have him give us another layout, since he kind of owes us. Plus the man we recruited last night may not have been seen exiting with us. For today I plan on reconning the building during the day and convincing the man last night about layout and possibly letting us in "
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Post by Adminenkainen on Aug 26, 2023 0:48:32 GMT
{{Is Desmo good with that plan, or wants something else?))
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Post by Tim_Fox1002 on Aug 26, 2023 14:16:55 GMT
"Sounds good to me and those maps sure be handy, Bart," said Desmo. "Not thrilled about the sewer access idea, but that hospital goon might be a good ticket in on getting in. We'll worry about whether we need your magic Zatara, or ... beauty Doris later..."
"Hang on a sec," said Desmo caught mid thought. "If you don't mind, I need to make a quick to Carl. No not about this stuff. We'll fill him in later. But, I need to keep him low profile in everyday life. He's needs to be around people - who know - aren't crooked."
"Yeah, it's me Carl," said Desmo on the phone. "No, we don't have the final plan yet, but we're meeting about that now. I'll ring you again soon about that. You going to be around? Ok good. You checked on that job opening at Butcher's John's I told you about? Good, that's great! So you'll start there tomorrow. Glad to see you're going all the way turning over a new leaf! We'll make a hero out of you one day. Ok, talk later. Bye."
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Post by Adminenkainen on Aug 26, 2023 17:05:57 GMT
Hour-Man and Captain Hawkman (and Sandman, Zatara, Doris West, Bart Regan, Spectre) Tuesday May 23, 1940, 8:40 am Philadelphia Philadelphia General Hospital
Whie Bart Regan was off trying to acquire blueprints of the building, and after Wesley Dodge called Rex's and Desmo's bosses and told them they would not be coming in to work today, Rex and Desmo went - out of costume ((I assume, but tell me if I'm wrong)) to see Danny.
A nurse was able to tell them that Danny's condition was still serious, and no one but family was being allowed to go see him. It would require some strategy to get into his room...
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Post by Tim_Fox1002 on Aug 27, 2023 15:14:53 GMT
((Assumed we were in 1940s regular attire - men's suits for this visit.))
The Cap tried an all out bluff before the could try to come of with a plan B.
"His condition is serious? Oh, no..." said Desmo pretending to look shocked and taking off his suit hat.
He immediately put his hands together and started to 'pray' and nudged Hour-man to do the same, "Lord in heaven, I pray to you for dear cousin Danny. Please make him well and keep him safe. Amen."
Desmo waited a moment and then opened his eyes and pretended to wipe a small tear from the corner of his eye. He then cleared his throat and said to the nurse, "Please tell him his cousin's Carl and Bob are here to see him. We want to the police to take care of the low-down crooks that did this to him. What sorry state this country is becoming... If you could just let us up, we can try to comfort the poor man..."
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Post by Adminenkainen on Aug 28, 2023 14:23:55 GMT
Hour-Man and Captain Hawkman Tuesday May 23, 1940, 8:43 am Philadelphia Philadelphia General Hospital
((That seems a reasonable strategy; I won't even wait for Hour-Man's input, or make an encounter reaction roll.))
That was all the proof the nurse seemed to require, so they were soon shown to Danny's room.
Danny was in bed, awake, staring at the ceiling, with an IV in his arm. He turned and stared at the two intruders when they... ((So what's the strategy now? Confide in Danny that you're the people who shot him?))
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Post by Tim_Fox1002 on Aug 29, 2023 3:34:12 GMT
Desmo kept up the ruse, at least until he was sure the nurse was completely gone.
"Hey Danny," said the Cap trying to sound genuine. "How you feel pal? Once we heard you wasn't feel good, we rushed up here. Boy, I tell you! If I find those crooks who done this to ya, I'm sure gonna give them a fist sandwich for you right in the chops! How ya holding out?"
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Post by dtspurrier on Aug 29, 2023 13:05:46 GMT
Rex walks in after his brief prayer stays silent letting the captain doing the talking. He keeps an eye out for any police or any observers. He is a little surprised there is not an officer guarding this room
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Post by Tim_Fox1002 on Aug 29, 2023 13:19:55 GMT
"So Danny," said the Cap still hamming it up. "Tell me what happened to ya from the start so we can help you out. So you got a security job... what was it at some kind of warehouse? Then you walk in the front of the building? And then what? Try and tell everything you can, pal, cause likes I says, were going to nail these pimps!"
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Post by Adminenkainen on Aug 29, 2023 22:00:10 GMT
Hour-Man and Captain Hawkman Tuesday May 23, 1940, 8:44 am Philadelphia Philadelphia General Hospital
((Encounter reaction roll))
Danny looked increasingly agitated during Captain Hawkman's attempts to fast talk him. "I don't know you. I don't know either of you! What's goin' on here? Are you police? Trying to trick me into talkin'? I aint' spillin' nothin', coppers!"
Danny was doing nothing to keep his voice low and could probably be heard out in the hallway.
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Post by Tim_Fox1002 on Aug 29, 2023 23:46:45 GMT
The Cap kneels down by the bed in praying loudly, "Lord in heaven! I call on you on this tragic day when our poor cousin Danny is so sick. Dear Lord, he is worse than we thought. He can't even remember his loving cousins he used to sneak into the horse races with as a kids. Help him Lord get his memory back and get well... Amen."
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Post by dtspurrier on Aug 30, 2023 12:53:40 GMT
Rex will move over and close the curtain/door. IF he sees anyone around he shrugs and comments, " patient is still in shock and is just waking up. He will be fine. His close cousins/family is here."
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