Chapter 2A - The Jewels of Beenleigh

[Asta]

[info]Exploding 6, [blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 5, total 5[/blockquote][/info]

[pringerbeam]

Ilsa
     As you approach the front door you notice the two of you are being watched by a man from one of the third floor windows.  As you draw closer to the front door he withdraws from the window.  Nothing else seems out of place.

     The knocks on the door are greeted by a servant who ushers you inside.  "Sir Beenleigh has been awaiting you.  Do come in."  He offers his hands to take anything you wish.  The man from the window can be seen from the front door descending the stairs.  He calls out to you.  "Are you Lord Blackblade's associates?  He said he would be sending someone along today."  Another person enters, a man, similar in appearance to the one who has come from down the stairs.  "Of course they are Lord Blackblade's associates Reginald, no one else is supposed to drop by today."  He bows to you.  "I am Robert Beenleigh and this is my brother and the head of our esteemed house: Reginald.  Might we ask for your introductions?"

[Oath]

Annalise gave a warm smile as the men greeted her, before replying herself when prompted. "My apologies, that was terribly rude of me. I am Annalise Schwarz and it is my pleasure to meet the both of you, Sir Robert Beenleigh and Sir Reginald Beenleigh. I am indeed one of the associates of Lord Blackblade, and he said that there is a problem that you are wanting to have solved. As a lady of some standing myself, I am aware of how delicate problems can be. If you would be willing to provide details on what is going on, I would be happy to help. She gave her introduction with a courtesy and continued to smile.

[info]Trying to make a favorable impression on the two gentlemen.

Charm + Presence + High Society
[blockquote]Rolled 8d6 : 2, 2, 6, 6, 3, 4, 4, 6, total 33[/blockquote][/info]

[Oath]

[info]Exploding 6's
[blockquote]Rolled 3d6 : 1, 2, 3, total 6[/blockquote]

[Asta]

Ilsa reluctantly relinquished both her rifle and sword to the servant with a simple "Please look after them." before joining Annalise while she gave her introduction. She made sure to stand behind her and to the side, as she expected someone of her station should.

She gave a short bow following Annalise's introduction. "I am Sergeant Ilsa Raich, sirs. A companion of Dame Schwarz, also associated with Lord Blackblade. It is a pleasure." She attempted to put a pleasant look on her tired and scarred face.

Deciding it would be better to remain formal in the presence of members of high society, she resumed the use of honorifics with Annalise. Though she was accustomed to dealing with her "betters" she remained uncomfortable in their presence, as most aristocrats could be quite temperamental.

[pringerbeam]

     Robert floats over to you and takes a knee to kiss the back of Annalise's hand.  "Ah!  Such lovely company. So unexpected from one of... his lordship's breeding."  "Robert!"  Reginald stammers, irritation on his face.  "Lord Blackblade is a perfectly respectable man.  I will not have you slandering his title in front of guests."  He is a little red in the face, an expression which seems to amuse his brother as a sly smile graces his face.  "I apoligize if I said anything rude my lovely lady."  Robert bows and once again kisses the back of Annalise's hand.  At this, even from across the hall, Reginald's eye roll can be seen and, to a small extent, heard.  "Yes well, if my younger brother would be so kind as to release our guests so that they can come up to my study and we may discuss more important matters?"  Robert winks at the two of you.  "I suppose that can be arranged.  I would like to finish introductions but I guess propriety is not in my brother's coffers at this moment."  He bows to Ilsa and waves the two of you along to follow Reginald up the stairs. 
     Reginald ascends the stairs up to the third floor where he leads you to his study overlooking the entrance to the house.  After your party of three and the Beeneigh brothers are in the study Reginald closes the door.  "Now, the problem which we have is that the contents of our safe has been pilfered."  At this his moves to the corner behind his desk to show a mid-sized safe, its door open and its contents missing.  "It was last night that all our family jewels were stolen from this safe.  Nothing was broken and none of the servants of family heard anything.  We need our valubles retrieved and with no clues as to how they were stolen we had to turn somewhere other than Scottland Yard for help."

[Oath]

Annalise took the greeting in stride, though she did not think too much of Robert, his obvious flirtations and disdain for non humans did not impress her. "Thank you for your kind greeting. However, we're here on business so perhaps this can wait until another time, Sir Robert Beenleigh." After Reginald managed to solve the situation and escort the group to the study, Annalise gave her full attention to the explanation and had a few questions of her own.

"Forgive me if this is too forward sir, but may I ask if you have any enemies? Another family that may wish to see you ruined for some reason. While they may not have taken action themselves, it may provide a valuable clue on where to start looking for the one that has caused such a disturbance. Regardless of how valuable the jewels are, I assume they are a family heirloom and having something like that stolen can feel like an even bigger loss than wealth. And if you don't mind, may I examine the safe to look for any potential clues that the thief may have left behind? Before an answer could be given, she turned to Ilsa. "Do you have anything you would like to add, Ilsa?"

[info]Looking to get any information he might give me. Charm + Presence + High Society
[blockquote]Rolled 8d6 : 3, 1, 3, 6, 1, 2, 1, 4, total 21[/blockquote]

Also if allowed to look at the safe, will do a perception roll.
[blockquote]Rolled 4d6 : 3, 5, 1, 6, total 15[/blockquote]
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[Oath]

[info]
Exploding charm 6: [blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 5, total 5[/blockquote]

Exploding perception 6: [blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 1, total 1[/blockquote]

[Asta]

Ilsa gave another wan smile to the uncomfortably forward gentleman, before following Reginald to the study.

After Annalise asked her if she had anything to add, she ran her thumb across her lower lip in contemplation before addressing Reginald. "If possible, could we have a list of the items missing from the safe as well as anything else you might believe the thief has absconded with, Sir."

[info]After waiting for a reply, regardless of it being positive or negative Ilsa is going to take a look around the room looking for signs of entry, impressions in the carpet from shoes (if there is a carpet), and anything else that might serve as potential evidence.

Rolling Perception
[blockquote]Rolled 5d6 : 3, 4, 1, 6, 3, total 17[/blockquote][/info]

[Asta]

[info]Exploding 6
[blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 4, total 4[/blockquote][/info]

[pringerbeam]

[info]Annalise
Charm black dice
[blockquote]Rolled 6d6 : 3, 5, 6, 1, 4, 6, total 25[/blockquote][/info]
[info]Ilsa
Perception black dice
[blockquote]Rolled 3d6 : 6, 6, 6, total 18[/blockquote][/info]

[pringerbeam]

     "Of course, feel free to examine anything you think might be related."  Reginald trys to stay out of your way as you examine the safe and room.  The safe seems to be emptied of quite a few valubles, several trays for gems and jewelry lie empty.  The only remaining contents of the safe are several deeds and titles.  As Annalise examines the safe Reginald answers Ilsa's question.  "The contents that appear to be stolen are several dozen unset jewels, a gold pendant with a sizeable emerald, a bracelet set with several diamonds, and two sets of silver and sapphire cufflinks.  They didn't take any of the deeds or titles to our property but... they did also take our family seal."  At mention of this Reginald looks pained.  "That is probably the most important thing they stole.  With it they could forge contracts and titles in our family name or otherwise masquerade around as myself with very potent evidence."  Robert interrupts "oh, yes, don't want anyone slandering the family name.  That is my realm of expertise."  As if to prove this point he interrupts Annalise's search with a quick grab of her buttocks, throwing off her attention.  Before she can react he raises his hand to chest and bows deeply.  "My apoligies, my hand must have slipped.  Perhaps as recompense I might let you know that I returned home last night from... nocturnal entertainment... and the only servant awake was Henry.  He might know something regarding what happened."

[info]Ilsa
Whether due to a lack of evidence or the busy commings and goings in the room since the crime, no clues as to how the burgler entered or comitted their crime can be found.[/info]

[Oath]

Annalise was disturbed by this man interrupting her investigation. At least he had provided some sort of information. "Right. Where may I find this Henry? I'd like to talk to him. As for what was stolen, you have my condolences. Losing something as precious as a family seal is surely cause for concern. I will do everything within my power, limited as it may be in this land, to see that your belongings are returned."

[pringerbeam]

     Robert opens his mouth to answer but his brother beats him to the punch.  "I believe that Henry is currently out procuring groceries.  You should be able to find him at the nearby markets.  His last stop is always at the local public house, the Ass' Yoke I believe it's called, to pick up beer for the servants so I would suggest you try waiting for him there.  Alternatively you can wait here for him to return."  Robert, managing to sidle his way past Jonathan who has been trying to keep him at bay, puts his hands on Annalise's shoulders.  "Oh do stay, the markets are no place for a pair of elegant ladies like yourselves and I would love to entertain the two of you."  His devilish grin never once breaks even when Reginald puts a firm hand on his shoulder and prys him away.  "Yes, I'm sure they would be fine with some tea dear Robert but first I believe the choice is theirs."

[Oath]

Annalise thought for a few moments. "I believe I shall head to the Ass' Yoke. While waiting for Henry to arrive, who knows what rumors could be overheard. Perhaps someone there may have an inkling of what has happened here, and if not I learn about the area and some other goings ons. There is a lot to be learned in a place such as that, even if others may see it as something below my station. Might you have the address to this establishment, Sir Reginald?" She readied herself to leave and called out to her companions. "Jonathan, Ilsa, would you like to accompany me to this fine establishment?"