[Video] The Rescue Group can plot here if they'd like

[beancounter]

[The video clicks on to show Fenton, tapping his hand nervously on his kitchen table. He's locked the feed, but it's only a general lock. He just made sure this new guy wasn't on it. He's clearly struggling with what to say, not wanting to say too much over the open network, even locked as it was. He felt a little paranoid, but it was a similar feeling as when the witches had taken over Main Street, and you never knew if they were spying on you through mirrors - any mirror. It was that same sense of unease.]

So. Okay. I'm sure we've all heard this guy and his ransom demands. I can help give some munny to the 'cause'. The guy said he'd tell us where to drop it, later. [He frowned, narrowing his eyes faintly, glancing to the side.] ....Anyone want to join me in "pooling" our munny? Discussing who should make the "drop", perhaps? We can all meet up in one spot, if that's easier on everyone. Anyone have a place in mind?

[He was speaking in code as much as he dared. Clearly a rescue mission needed to be held, but he didn't dare announce so over the network, even locked as it was... just in case. Like with the witches. It was probably better to meet in person, to discuss plans on rescing the others. Hopefully others would understand that's what he was getting at, here.]

[And if not, well... at least they'd be gathering up the ransom munny they needed, anyway.]

Comments

[creepyoldguy]

“No, generally our Princesses try to heal threats. But, someone just kidnapped one of them.”

He snapped his fingers.

“I’m liking the torture dungeon idea. A nice Iron Maiden, a fancy little rack, some shackles—and it can double as a tourist trap! Let the locals pelt criminals with rotten vegetables and dead animals from the streets! Fun for the whole family!”

[connie_maheswaran]

"Yes, but this is the first time it's just a person, as far as we know. Better to find out if there's more like him out there."

Connie sighed, loudly. "That sounds like something I'm sure lots of people would reject, for many reasons BJ."

[creepyoldguy]

“Breathers loved that stuff not too long ago. Just a few hundred years ago. Hangings were family entertainment.”

He shook his head. Kids these days.

[connie_maheswaran]

"We might have missed that 'cheerful' era in history," Connie said, giving her best humoring smile, because that definitely did not sound like a time she would have liked hearing recounted. "I can't really see what's beneficial in watching someone, criminal or otherwise, chocking to death in front of me. Kind of barbaric."

[im_a_hugger]

Well this was getting a bit out of hand, wasn't it? "Look, we're getting kinda off topic here," Scorpia said. "I mean figuring out what we're going to do with the guy if we can find him is fun and all, but we're here to try and figure out how to save our friends. Hopefully without giving this guy the munny he wants."

[connie_maheswaran]

Yes, she was right. This did make Connie feel very guilty too: who knew what was happening to the others right now, while they were quibbling about what would happen if they were even able to catch him.

"It isn't fun, and you're right Scorpia. so let's get back on track. Where are we supposed to meet this guy again?"

[beancounter]

"Hey! Whoa, whoa, whoa..." said Fenton with wide eyes. "No one said anything about torture. Just a regular ol' cell to stick him in. Since I don't know if we have a jail here or not."

THANK you, Scorpia, for helping get everyone back on track. Fenton slumped down into a chair, wiping his brow with the back of his sleeve. "Okay. Obviously we're gonna mount a rescue operation, but if too many of us go, we'll attract too much attention."

He turned to Connie. "He hasn't told us, yet. He said he'd get back to us, where the 'drop' will be."

[connie_maheswaran]

She was quietly really glad they weren't talking about torture anymore, that subject was unpleasant enough to begin with.

"If it's alright with you Mr. Crackshell, I volunteer to go. One of the captives is a good friend and the other two I know. I'll try to be as covert as possible."

Great. So much for the upper hand then.

[creepyoldguy]

Beetlejuice pouted a little, both because he knew Lydia would have been interested in his eyewitness history stories, and, because, planning gruesome revenge kept him from worrying as much.

His hair was slowly turning a mix of blue and purple, and he returned to pacing, agitatedly.

[connie_maheswaran]

Connie shifted her eyes toward Beetlejuice, waiting for him to speak up. When he didn't, she sighed inwardly.

"And I think Beetlejuice should be on the team, too. I can't imagine he'd think anyone but him is qualified to rescue Lydia anyway."

[creepyoldguy]

He’d been planning on going it alone, and being included in an official group surprised him enough to make him pause in his pacing.

“Of course! I’m her best pal.”

That was his way of both covering his surprise at being invited, and, a thank-you.

[beancounter]

Fenton just grinned widely. Okay! Now they were getting somewhere! "Sounds just fine to me, Connie! You and Beetlejuice, and..."

He looked over at Scorpia. As much as he was worried about Lydia, he knew Beetlejuice would absolutely make sure she was safe, and he really didn't know the other two. Plus, he had to admit, this task might need some brute strength, and Scorpia certainly fit that bill. As much as he wanted to help... perhaps it would be best if he stayed here, and let others do the rescuing.

"You want to take the third spot, Scorpia? I'm sure you'd be a great help!"

[im_a_hugger]

Scorpia nodded. "I'll be glad to," she said. "Lydia's my friend too, and I like both of the others, so I'd want to go anyway." Plus she kinda wanted to punch this guy, so if she got the chance to do that, so much the better.