====== 2022.02.15 Michael Bay ======

++++ Previously |
   * Eric's new character.
   * BoriFlame moved into BDSM & makeup?
   * PirkessDunlands has shady business.
   * We found some people we think are spying on us.  Take them to Conference Room 3.  They were gnomes sent by FizzyWig.
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++++ Downtime |
  * I get some rabbits to practice on.
  * CorvusTheValet organizes DoctorCharles' stuff.  Apparently misplaced a sock (really a deadly experiment).
  * SkarleTheKobold is eating the steak CorvusTheValet gave him.  He summons a snake.
  * Dave, taste this.
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++++ A Dark Invitation |
  * An invitation from PirkessDunlands.  Actually it's a psychic bomb.  DoctorCharles, in a rage, summons us to conference room 1.
  * Meanwhile:
    * I finish with the rabbits and go get an interlibrary loan on the Art of the Question.  I also have a practical exam in 4 weeks.
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++++ An Important Meeting |
  * PirkessDunlands has agreed to meet us in 2 days at his shop (which we think is a front).  We should be on our best security posture.
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++++ Meet the Neighbors (and shoot at them) |
  * I notice as we get closer to the destination, it is getting quiet and empty.
  * SkarleTheKobold shoots randomly to the right.
  * We take an alternate route.
  * SkarleTheKobold summons his battle chicken.
  * We arrive
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++++ Interview with a Facade |
  * CorvusTheValet knocks on the door.  EsmeraldaTrimfur answers the door.  CorvusTheValet sneaks her out and sends her back to DoctorCharles' shop.
  * PirkessDunlands comes to the door.  
    * You wanted to converse about business opportunities?
    * Blah, Blah, Blah -- Diplomacy!
    * Money, Money, Money -- Diplomacy!
  * Brain Weasels
    * SkarleTheKobold shoots at PirkessDunlands.  Holes DoctorCharles' hat.  The image of PirkessDunlands disappears!
    * CorvusTheValet sees a rat fleeing, and he grabs it with mage hand.  Pops it into bag of holding.
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++++ A Hot Exit |
  * I notice a blinking sigil over the exit of the office.  A glyph!  I kick the door open and drag DoctorCharles through.
  * There are metal slats dropping in front of the building exit.
    * DoctorCharles drinks a potion and streaks out of the building.
    * CorvusTheValet races out.
    * SkarleTheKobold rides his Battle Chicken triumphantly out the door.
    * I run out.
  * The Building Explodes in flame.
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++++ Meet the (undead) Rat |
  * We return to DoctorCharles' store.
  * CorvusTheValet releases the rat, and he turns back into PirkessDunlands
  * (SkarleTheKobold seems oddly quiet.  Almost ... //normal//?)
  * DoctorCharles' Interrogation
    * Why have you tried to kill me twice?
    * (lies)
    * DoctorCharles: We can do this the easy way or the hard way?
    * The Hard Way.
  * CorvusTheValet's turn:
    * Charm Person (no effect).
  * My Turn
    * He seems soft--but //he doesn't bleed!//
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