It was a short night but very exciting. We managed to fit in quite a bit of action. There was chaos with pixies, a fight, and a quick trip to a hell realm. All that and we are only on the second day of the adventure. At this rate, by the end of the week, we are going to have Vegas in flames.
Before I begin, I have a change to make. Just like with Calvin! in the Mage game, I have decided to give a special option to Brandon and Neil for when they are together. I swear they are just like those old "buddy" movies- Martin and Lewis, Abbott and Costello, et al. The things they do and say have definitely earned them a special moniker. With that being said, when they are together, they will be referred to by their last names. That way they can go down in history as one of the great straight man/comedian duos.
The game started with Fine and Wall in Uri's bathroom. Not sure what to do, they started with the basics. First, they cleaned out the wounds and Wall then tried to bandage up Uri. His result was less then spectacular (frankly, with his roll, Uri looked like a deformed mummy). Fine, knowing that they needed help, placed a call to Patience at the Historical Museum. He left a message for her and waited. Not long after, she returned his call. After hearing what happened, she suggested that Fine and Wall get him to the Nevernever. Fine told Wall what she said as he left the bathroom.
Getting to a locked door that he assumed was Uri's home office, Fine attempted to break the door down with a coat rack. When that didn't work, he shot the lock out (even the straight man of the duo can have comedic moments). On the desk he found what he was looking for- a rolodex. He sat down and started calling the most promising numbers. Most of the calls resulted in insults. However, Fine eventually found some help. In answer to his carefully phrased inquiry (he basically said that Uri had been attacked and required assistance of his ilk), the man told Fine to look for a potion or elixir. He was sure that Uri would have something around for just such an emergency. Hanging up, Fine started tearing the room apart.
Back in the bathroom, Wall decided to take matters into his own hands. Casting a spell, he opened a rift into the Nevernever. Having been there before, it was fairly easy for him to pinpoint Uri's realm. It was just as Wall remembered- hot, scorched black earth, and on fire. He pulled Uri through the rift and closed it. It was a good thing he had his sword. With Uri unconscious, Wall was not being protected from the heat. The Sword of Air Conditioning helped (that's how Jason described it). He looked to see if being there was helping at all. The spread of the infection seemed to have stopped. While looking Uri over, Wall noticed some gray jelly-like gunk in his eye. Wall reached down to wipe it away and learned, to his surprise, it was actually Uri's eye. He wisely refrained from doing anything else (like poking at it).
With Uri settled, Wall called out for help to anyone or anything that might be listening. Not long after, he noticed that shadows seemed to be converging where the two of them were. He knew that something was there and listening to him. Sure enough, a voice spoke to him, telling him to give Uri to the shadows. Wall refused (he tried to use intimidate but wasn't really successful). The shadows became insistent and attacked Wall. Their touch was cold- spiritually cold. A brief fight ensued. Deciding that retreat was a viable option, Wall opened a rift back to Uri's bathroom.
Back in the apartment, Fine was busy redecorating Uri's office. He had managed to find a wall safe but didn't have the combination. A quick call to Christine hadn't helped (she was on her way over though). In an attempt to get what he needed, Fine dumped the desk drawers and pulled the books off the shelves. Deciding to wait for Christine, Fine headed back to the bathroom. He got there just in time to see Wall charging through the rift- sword in one hand and dragging Uri with the other (between the horrible bandaging job, the dumping into the Nevernever, and the dragging back to the bathroom, I am surprised Uri is still alive).
Meanwhile, Shade and Max had just exited the Fey realm. They talked for awhile about what had happened. Shade let him know that she wasn't thrilled by the sacrifice but it was needed for what the Fey were. She told Max to not think of the Fey as human; they weren't. It was best to think of them as physical manifestations of their seasons (frankly, Shade's description of them as adults with the emotional capacity of three year old children is about the best). They were about to head out for dinner when Max's phone rang. He stepped away to answer it. Shade didn't pay too much attention until Max's tone changed. Apparently something bad had gone down and his men needed him wherever they were. They really couldn't tell him just exactly what it was. With a quick kiss for Shade and a promise of dinner tomorrow night, Max departed.
Deciding that it was a good time to put her plan for the pixies into play, Shade went on a hunt for treats. She got pizza, chicken wings, Krispy Kreme donuts, and other foodstuffs. With everything in her work shop, Shade performed the ritual to call Janx. He eventually showed up. Once he spotted the food, it was on. He called a bunch of other pixies and her basement turned into a free for all (yes, putting no limitations on them was part of the plan. She knew it would get crazy but she wanted to see just what they could do as a group and with free reign. She was fairly impressed with the results). Once the pixies discovered Periwinkle upstairs, most headed up there to play with the kitten (just think about that- numerous hyperactive pixies and a six month old kitten. It's the definition of chaos). Satisfied, Shade called Janx and asked him to reign everyone in. He refused. She then cast a ritual trapping him in a bubble. It took the threat of permanent confinement but Janx finally told the others to leave. With things now quiet, they settled down for a talk. Shade put forth her proposal. She wanted them to work for her. She would pay them with food. Janx said that he would agree to the deal if she built them a fairy park, just for the pixies. If she did that, he would be king of the pixies. She agreed.
Christine finally arrived and joined Fine and Wall in the office. When asked if she knew of anything to help Uri, she answered the blood of an innocent and wanted to know if they knew of any children. Passing on that option, Wall cast a spell to pry open the safe. Fine wisely headed for cover. With the safe door open, the three of them gathered around to inspect the contents. Among the items were a few potions. Taste testing each, Wall found one that simply felt unholy. They poured it down Uri's throat and waited. After a minute or two, Uri woke up. After being helped to bed, he told them what had happened. A Knight of the Cross was in town and had attacked him. He had barely escaped with his life. After some more small talk, Wall and Fine left. Fine went home. Wall stopped by Mason's place and left a note about what happened.
Back at his house, Brandon (going back to first names since Brandon and Neil aren't together anymore) was getting ready for bed when there was a knock on his door. It was Mason. Brandon invited him in. Once settled, Mason asked Brandon for a full report of the night's activities. He was not happy to hear about Davy. He told Brandon to keep an eye on the strangers. He also said that he had a person in mind to talk with Angelica about the Knight. Business concluded, mason left and Brandon went to bed.
It took some time but Shade finally got her place cleaned up (Periwinkle looked exhausted but very, very happy. He liked his new playmates). That done, she went to bed. In the early morning hours, she was woken up by a knock on her window. Not really awake, she opened the curtain and saw Mason hanging in mid-air outside. Being polite, she invited him in. Coming inside, Mason told about the Knight being town and asked her if she would go talk to Angelica. Shade agreed. Mason left and Shade, deciding to just stay up, made some coffee.
Neil's morning started with a visit to Wyatt. He asked him to locate this Knight of the Cross person. Wyatt told him that Davy was holed up in a church. Neil headed over. Just as he pulled up (in his Mercedes- not his Chevelle like I was hoping), he spotted Shade walking up from the other direction. They met and chatted as they walked into St. Michael's. Inside they saw Angelica talking with a priest. Shade walked up to Angelica and asked if they could speak privately. She said okay and invited Shade out to the garden. Neil talked to the priest and asked about his 'friend' who was staying there. Father John said that he would be happy take Neil to his friend Davy.
In the garden, Shade and Angelica settle down to talk but keep getting distracted by a man doing yard work- shirtless...with amazing abs...and blond hair...and amazing abs...and bulging muscles...and amazing abs (Davy has the stunt Animal Magnetism. Angelica had to keep reminding herself that he was a man of God and Shade had to keep reminding herself that she was engaged). Eventually, they were able to talk. Shade asked about Davy and told Angelica that it would be best if he left Vegas. A Knight of the Cross wouldn't be great for the city. Angelica answered that he was doing God's work and she didn't see a problem with it. Seeing that Angelica would not understand the problems with Davy, Shade chatted with her for a few more minutes and then left. Neil and Davy were having a discussion of their own. Although, their conversation wasn't nearly so polite. Neil told Davy to leave. Davy refused. The insults started flying and it ended in a fight. After all was said and done, a compromise was reached. Davy agreed to stay at the Church and only harm the person (Arthur Skavis) the group was there to get. He also told Neil to contact Jack or Michelle if he wanted more information.
Outside, Shade called Christine and asked her for a meeting with Uri. Christine wasn't sure at first until Shade told her it was about the Knight. Christine told her to come over and that she would clear it with security (yep, Uri is not taking any chances). Getting to Uri's house, Shade chatted with Kirk while he patted her down. Inside, Christine led her to Uri's bedroom (I thought that amusing. I always figured Shade would get into his bedroom for another reason. However, Max happened and I guess Uri will just have to wait a few more years). Uri still looked like hell. Shade was very concerned and offered to help him by using her tattooing skills. Uri agreed to think about it. They talked over the situation and possible solutions but nothing concrete was decided.
That ended the evening. See what I meant by being action packed. Some many things going down and so many ways this could play out. All I know is that I can't wait for Sunday to see what happens next. And it's not only the whole New Orleans situation. It's a whole bunch of other things. Just what changes are coming to Vegas and how will the three of them get on? Check back next week for some of the answers! Hopefully there will be some more of the Fine and Wall shenanigans as well.
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