Tarquin asks the guards, “Yes, what about attempted murder?”ElectroZman wrote: ↑Thu Mar 03, 2022 11:40 am Tex looks at Tarquin and says bluntly, “What about attempted murder? You would have bled out.”
The squad leader answers, “Attempted murder isn't officially a crime. You'd have to ask a barrister, but I think the theory is that failure is its own punishment. Think of the embarrassment. You'd be the laughing stock of all the other assassins. We can hold him for a while on Disruption of Commerce and Incitement of a Riot, though. And the fines are quite steep.”
So, with Tarquin's agreement, the guards take Elaxan away.
Tarquin points the party to a private dining room on the main floor so they can discuss next steps in private. Tex does an excellent job of filling everyone in and Prost shares what he knows about the key he found. A plan is made to investigate the old Sodden and Co. warehouse in the morning.ElectroZman wrote: ↑Thu Mar 03, 2022 11:40 am...Tex will also see if Tarquin wants to join them when he has time.
Tarquin joins the group after closing the beer hall and adds his perspective, “Thank you for handling that with a minimum of damage to my inn. I really do not believe it was Lola who stabbed me. She has no blood on her hands. And why would one of you stab me, then the other save me?”
He continues, “I do not think I was really the target. I can't think of anyone who would want me dead. Even if I had some enemy, why such an elaborate plan? Why not just hire a member of the Assassins Guild to take me out in private while I sleep or something? My curiosity is peaked, though. If you will investigate this incident and tell me what you find out, you can stay here at the Crooked House for free from now on!”
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I don't have access to my main computer right now, so it will be next week before I can start you out on the warehouse investigation. But go ahead and ask any additional questions you have of Tarquin. Also let me know of any changes to prepared spells or anything else you want to do before heading to the docks in the morning. |