Carthrat-World Savior: An adventure in misplaced optimism

[Carthrat]

Carthrat blinks. "Party members? Well, I suppose you *could* view this like a role-playing game. Right up until the part where someone starts trying to kill us, I guess.

Anyhow, let's get going. The sooner we get there, the sooner I can put on some real clothes."

And at that, he heads for.. the exit, as shown by Mappy.

[Bean Bandit]

Katana looks briefly puzzled by that, but she nods agreeably, and follows you to the exit...as plainly shown by Mappy. Good grief, he's eager to please, now...

[Bean Bandit]

Well. After some cursing, tripping over random and inexplicably sturdy trash, and pushing through a shimmering azure veil of a hologram, and then through an old, rusty metal door, you find yourself outside, on a cool summer night, the sky still dark, dark blue instead of the black of night. The streets are adequately kept up, but give the impression of an aging city that is dying slowly, rather than being repaired, and will eventually become the slums...

[Carthrat]

Carthrat sets a quick pace, following the route outlined for him. Whilst he's walking, he keeps an eye out for other people; how many are around? And how do they look?

[Bean Bandit]

The route, while simple and flat, is a touch complex...navigating around abandoned buldings and the like. Katana keeps pace easily, not complaining...despite the fact that a simple glance tells you she's cold.

The people...are surprisingly well kept. There's no one that screams 'hobo', but no one looks wealthy, either. There's a slightly 'wrong' sameness about them....

[Carthrat]

"Here, borrow this," says Carthrat, tossing his awesome and most favourite black jacket that he wears everywhere to Katana.

"We kinda stand out, huh? That can't be good."

[Bean Bandit]

Katana blinks at you, startled, a little bit, by the gesture, her cheeks pinking slightly as she nods her thanks and pulls it on. "I wouldn't think so. Not if we keep moving. If this is as low income as it looks, people get in trouble if they notice too much."

[Carthrat]

"At any rate, there's nothing we can do about it just now," says Carthrat, shrugging. "The people around here don't look to be too badly off.. if you ignore the feeling that there's something happening here, below the surface, and it ain't good.

Well, duh, I guess."

[Bean Bandit]

Katana just shrugs and nods, bundling herself up in your coat, the robe covering her lower half like a skirt. Funny, she sure looks tiny, waiting for you to lead, like that.

[Carthrat]

Carthrat consults Mappy, and then continues to lead the way, staying pretty close to Katana.

For his own protection, of course.

[Bean Bandit]

Woo. Streets are a maze, really, but Mappy...wow. His navigating skills are second to none. With nary a single misstep when you consult him, he leads you to what appears to be an ordinary apartment building. It's a bit old, actually. The stonework is sturdy and tasteful, Katana nodding approvingly at the curtains in one of the windows.

This is the place, Kemo Sabe. Mappy informs you glibly.

[Carthrat]

"As to be expected from a champion map program," says Carthrat, coining an often-used line in pretty much every anime he's watched, ever.

"I've got an apartment number, I should be allright for now," he adds, heading towards the apartment entrance. "As long as nobody shoots me."

[Bean Bandit]

Entering the building goes without incident. It's in disrepair, but suprisingly clean, not unlike Wizard's junk shop. The lights are off, but somehow, it's easy to see. There's a row of apartments, and a staircase leading to the next floor...

[Carthrat]

Carthrat checks the number, and starts making his way towards where he thinks the room would be.

[Bean Bandit]

The card doesn't have a number on it, but it seems to be moot, as you both can hear noises upstairs. Katana frowns suddenly, and moves up in front of you, picking her small feet through the debris littering the floor to the staircase...