Chapter 1: Prudence

[cybersavant]

Báleygr Gangleri sees that the mob has dispersed and looks for the boarding house.

He enters and sees a group discussing the latest events. "I'm looking for Judge Bunt. Dr. Volokh said i may be able to hitch a ride with you out of town."

[jemmus]

Taavi remembers Báleygr from the debacle in the saloon. How could anyone forget anyone else who was there at the time? He recalls that Báleygr stayed conspicuously inactive throughout the action.
Hello. As you probably know from my self-introduction at the saloon, I'm Taavi Perttu, circuit counsel for the state. Judge Bunt is indisposed at present. We will be taking our truck back to Kumekhna City at some point. But we have business here to take care of first. Specifically, children are going missing, and we need found out why and eliminate the cause. If you'd care to help, we can see that the state provides compensation or other accommodation. And transportation out of this... inhospitable town, of course.

[cybersavant]

Taavi remembers Báleygr from the debacle in the saloon. How could anyone forget anyone else who was there at the time? He recalls that Báleygr stayed conspicuously inactive throughout the action.
Hello. As you probably know from my self-introduction at the saloon, I'm Taavi Perttu, circuit counsel for the state. Judge Bunt is indisposed at present. We will be taking our truck back to Kumekhna City at some point. But we have business here to take care of first. Specifically, children are going missing, and we need found out why and eliminate the cause. If you'd care to help, we can see that the state provides compensation or other accommodation. And transportation out of this... inhospitable town, of course.

Báleygr Gangleri looks at him. "I suppose that's better than walking through the badlands. What does this entail? I'm a fixer by trade, looking for a new ship; though i have been a scavenger. What skills do you need?"

[jemmus]

Taavi replies, To be honest, we don't know exactly what skills we need. It's an investigation, so probably the most important thing is having an open and inquisitive mind. But given the amount of violence so far, skill with firearms is probably essential. Do you have a weapon? If not, the sheriff might be able to provide one. Or I can lend you a 9mm pistol.

[cybersavant]

Taavi replies, But given the amount of violence so far, skill with firearms is probably essential. Do you have a weapon? If not, the sheriff might be able to provide one. Or I can lend you a 9mm pistol.

Báleygr Gangleri "I have a weapon, yes; but combat is not ... it's best if i avoid that."

[jemmus]

Alright then, understood, Taavi says. We hope it won't come to that. All skills could be useful. If you agree to be deputized as a temporary marshal, consider it done.

[Marullus]

Thanks.

[cybersavant]

Báleygr Gangleri "I will, if you understand i'm no good in a firefight."

[jemmus]

Taavi We understand. Good, it's done then.

[cybersavant]

Báleygr Gangleri "At the very least i'll add to your number, whoever we encounter won't know right off. How many do you have?"

[jemmus]

Taavi replies, There are five of us, including yourself, and not including the sheriff.

[Enoch]

Shadrach clears his throat. "All right, you say you're no good in a firefight. What are you good at, exactly?"

[cybersavant]

Báleygr Gangleri "Finding things and fixing things. Plus i can pilot."

[Enoch]

"Useful skills, those, 'specially in the wastelands. What sort of things can you find? Can you hunt down water, or people?"

[cybersavant]

Báleygr Gangleri "I have some skill for surviving. Never tried finding people before."