Silver Moon
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Module #129 - Game #1
Chapter 74, "The American", February 11, 1882:
The group is contacted at the Pub and Inn and notified that Mrs. Wilde wishes for them to pay her a visit. “Must be to thank us for making sure her baby isn’t killed by the banshees,” Sam states. They arrive at the door and are admitted inside by the butler. As they are being shown to the sitting room they hear the sound of a baby crying. “She must have had the baby early,” Louie comments.
They are shown into the main room where a still pregnant Mrs. Wilde is entertaining a friend of hers who is holding a week old baby. The baby continues to cry and the mother says, “Hush hush, you’re making a nuisance of yourself.” She turns to Morgana and her friends and says, “You really must forgive little James, when he decides that he wants something he’ll yell loud enough for all the world to hear.” The guest then says “Thank you for your company Mrs. Wilde.” She replies, “My pleasure Mrs. Joyce.” The guest departs.
Morgana and Lady Wilde have a pleasant conversation and they discuss the banshees and what the party has done. As the group gets up to prepare to leave Mrs. Wildes says, “And would you like to know why I called for you?” “Wasn’t it to thank us?” Morgana stated. She answers, “No, it was to deliver a message to you. I had sent a telegram to Lord and Lady Arcadiam letting them know how gracious and helpful their son has been and this morning I received back a telegram addressed to Josiah Arcadiam.
Arcade takes the message but hesitates to open it. They decide to look at it in private and thank Mrs. Wilde. Once they are back outside Morgana urges him to open it. He replies, “Back at the pub. If it’s from my family I should probably get a drink or two in me before I read it.” The Texan Hank agrees saying, “It’s cold here. Nobody should stand outside in this weather. Back to the pub.”
They are soon sitting at a table, each with a large tankard of ale. After consuming two tankards Arcade finally reads the telegram. He says, “It’s from my brother. He says that he has a job back in England for me and my friends.” The group raises objections to this, emphasizing that all they want to do at this point is return to the United States. Hank says, “Let’s find out what this job is first. We could maybe make transportation back part of the payment.” Morgana says, “Don’t let his brother make the ship arrangements, he’d book us on the bilge deck.”
Arcade speculates that any work that his brother lined up can’t be anything good.” Louie interjects, “But we cured him of that evil monster that was possessing him.” Arcade answers, “Yeah, but that still leaves his worthless self. I wouldn’t trust him for anything.” Hank says, “It could be that government guy you did the job for.” Arcade exclaims, “Ah, service for Queen and country. It never ends.” Louie says, “I no have a country.” Hank gestures to Arcade and says, “Borrow one of his, he’s got two.”
The group makes arrangements to return for London, departing on a ship leaving that evening.
February 14, 1882:
The group docks at Southampton. They return to the Arcadiam estate. The butler shows a look of disdain when he opens the door to the group, also noticing their luggage. “How’s it going Geeves” Hank exclaims and barges into the house. Arcade asks about his brother and is told that he is in London and not expected back until the weekend.
It is only Tuesday, and Morgana asks, “Should we wait?” Arcade answers, “I should probably spend a day or so here visiting with my mother, I don’t know when I’ll make it back again. We can head down to London on Thursday. At dinner Arcade discovers that his mother was less than pleased at his choice of going to Ireland, given her disdain of the Irish, but was at least pleased to hear that his visit there was productive.
February 16, 1882:
Arcade says goodbye to both of his parents and they are driven to the train station, catching a 9:00 AM train to London. It is a cool, brisk morning and both Hank and Louie complain once more about the weather. They make their way up the stairs and knock on the door. William Arcadiam’s voice states “Come in.” They enter.
William looks up from her ledgers and states in a monotone voice, “Ah good Josiah, you received my message.” Arcade sarcastically replies, “Don’t get all bubbly and emotional about seeing me again.” William ignores the comment and says, “I was at a dinner the other night and was speaking to an American who has need of people with your particular skills and talents.”
“What exactly is this all about?” Arcade asks. William replies, “It’s about passage back to America. The American has some valuable cargo he wishes to transport there and has need of guards to watch over it. Your group has proven that you have the necessary skills. You were planning to return there at some point, so why not get free passage and spending money in the process?”
Morgana asks for more details and William replies, “Mother notified me that you were coming here today so I contacted the American. He has arranged a lunch for you over at the Savoy, during which he will explain all of the details. Now if you don’t mind, I have important work to get back to.” “Bye” Arcade states, and heads out the door. They others follow.
They take a horse drawn carriage over to the west end of the inner city to Strand Street. They arrive at the 230-room hotel considered by many to be the best in the world. They enter the building, leaving their luggage and firearms checked at the registration desk, and head into the dining room. Arcade identifies himself as Josiah Arcadiam and the head waiter brings them over to a table with a lone gentleman seated at it.
The man is heavy-set, white haired and bald on the top. He has a large nose and pleasant smile. He is wearing a well tailored dark wool suit, white silk shirt and bow tie. As Morgana approaches he stands and waits for her to be seated before retaking his. He looks familiar to both Arcade and Morgana but they cannot place exactly who he is. Arcades states, “I am Josiah Arcadiam, my brother said you wished to see us but did not give us many details, including your name.” The man says, “My apologies then sir, allow me to introduce myself, I am P.T. Barnum.”
Chapter 74, "The American", February 11, 1882:
The group is contacted at the Pub and Inn and notified that Mrs. Wilde wishes for them to pay her a visit. “Must be to thank us for making sure her baby isn’t killed by the banshees,” Sam states. They arrive at the door and are admitted inside by the butler. As they are being shown to the sitting room they hear the sound of a baby crying. “She must have had the baby early,” Louie comments.
They are shown into the main room where a still pregnant Mrs. Wilde is entertaining a friend of hers who is holding a week old baby. The baby continues to cry and the mother says, “Hush hush, you’re making a nuisance of yourself.” She turns to Morgana and her friends and says, “You really must forgive little James, when he decides that he wants something he’ll yell loud enough for all the world to hear.” The guest then says “Thank you for your company Mrs. Wilde.” She replies, “My pleasure Mrs. Joyce.” The guest departs.
Morgana and Lady Wilde have a pleasant conversation and they discuss the banshees and what the party has done. As the group gets up to prepare to leave Mrs. Wildes says, “And would you like to know why I called for you?” “Wasn’t it to thank us?” Morgana stated. She answers, “No, it was to deliver a message to you. I had sent a telegram to Lord and Lady Arcadiam letting them know how gracious and helpful their son has been and this morning I received back a telegram addressed to Josiah Arcadiam.
Arcade takes the message but hesitates to open it. They decide to look at it in private and thank Mrs. Wilde. Once they are back outside Morgana urges him to open it. He replies, “Back at the pub. If it’s from my family I should probably get a drink or two in me before I read it.” The Texan Hank agrees saying, “It’s cold here. Nobody should stand outside in this weather. Back to the pub.”
They are soon sitting at a table, each with a large tankard of ale. After consuming two tankards Arcade finally reads the telegram. He says, “It’s from my brother. He says that he has a job back in England for me and my friends.” The group raises objections to this, emphasizing that all they want to do at this point is return to the United States. Hank says, “Let’s find out what this job is first. We could maybe make transportation back part of the payment.” Morgana says, “Don’t let his brother make the ship arrangements, he’d book us on the bilge deck.”
Arcade speculates that any work that his brother lined up can’t be anything good.” Louie interjects, “But we cured him of that evil monster that was possessing him.” Arcade answers, “Yeah, but that still leaves his worthless self. I wouldn’t trust him for anything.” Hank says, “It could be that government guy you did the job for.” Arcade exclaims, “Ah, service for Queen and country. It never ends.” Louie says, “I no have a country.” Hank gestures to Arcade and says, “Borrow one of his, he’s got two.”
The group makes arrangements to return for London, departing on a ship leaving that evening.
February 14, 1882:
The group docks at Southampton. They return to the Arcadiam estate. The butler shows a look of disdain when he opens the door to the group, also noticing their luggage. “How’s it going Geeves” Hank exclaims and barges into the house. Arcade asks about his brother and is told that he is in London and not expected back until the weekend.
It is only Tuesday, and Morgana asks, “Should we wait?” Arcade answers, “I should probably spend a day or so here visiting with my mother, I don’t know when I’ll make it back again. We can head down to London on Thursday. At dinner Arcade discovers that his mother was less than pleased at his choice of going to Ireland, given her disdain of the Irish, but was at least pleased to hear that his visit there was productive.
February 16, 1882:
Arcade says goodbye to both of his parents and they are driven to the train station, catching a 9:00 AM train to London. It is a cool, brisk morning and both Hank and Louie complain once more about the weather. They make their way up the stairs and knock on the door. William Arcadiam’s voice states “Come in.” They enter.
William looks up from her ledgers and states in a monotone voice, “Ah good Josiah, you received my message.” Arcade sarcastically replies, “Don’t get all bubbly and emotional about seeing me again.” William ignores the comment and says, “I was at a dinner the other night and was speaking to an American who has need of people with your particular skills and talents.”
“What exactly is this all about?” Arcade asks. William replies, “It’s about passage back to America. The American has some valuable cargo he wishes to transport there and has need of guards to watch over it. Your group has proven that you have the necessary skills. You were planning to return there at some point, so why not get free passage and spending money in the process?”
Morgana asks for more details and William replies, “Mother notified me that you were coming here today so I contacted the American. He has arranged a lunch for you over at the Savoy, during which he will explain all of the details. Now if you don’t mind, I have important work to get back to.” “Bye” Arcade states, and heads out the door. They others follow.
They take a horse drawn carriage over to the west end of the inner city to Strand Street. They arrive at the 230-room hotel considered by many to be the best in the world. They enter the building, leaving their luggage and firearms checked at the registration desk, and head into the dining room. Arcade identifies himself as Josiah Arcadiam and the head waiter brings them over to a table with a lone gentleman seated at it.
The man is heavy-set, white haired and bald on the top. He has a large nose and pleasant smile. He is wearing a well tailored dark wool suit, white silk shirt and bow tie. As Morgana approaches he stands and waits for her to be seated before retaking his. He looks familiar to both Arcade and Morgana but they cannot place exactly who he is. Arcades states, “I am Josiah Arcadiam, my brother said you wished to see us but did not give us many details, including your name.” The man says, “My apologies then sir, allow me to introduce myself, I am P.T. Barnum.”