When you first walk in to the building you enter into a large lobby. There is a map of the building placed in the center of the room to give you directions. On the first floor there are bathrooms, vending machines, and locked storage rooms. You can also take the stairs or a elevator to move to another floor. The second floor is where all the journalist are located, and Bianca's office is located on the third floor.
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((Continued from Bernard Knapp’s Apartment)) ((Travel H2-C14 -$22 from cash))
Bernard paid the taxi driver and entered the revolving doors that lead to the lobby of the Osirs Daily Chronicle. In the center of the room was a colorful map displaying the floor plan for the entire building. Past the informative display and to the right, was a young woman sitting at her post behind the reception desk.
“Good day….Cassie” Bernard greeted the gatekeeper with a polite smile, incorporating the information found upon her nametag. “I’m here to inquire about the freelance photo opportunity described in the want-ads. It mentions the Chronicle pays cash for stories or photos on a consignment basis. I assume there are release forms to be signed in the event they are acceptable? In any event, I have some photos involving this morning’s bank kerfuffle Miss Saint-John might be interested in viewing. ” The Sensitive explained presenting a manila envelope as he spoke.
"Is she available given the circumstances out there today?”
Cassie returned his polite smile with one of her own. "Oh I'm sorry Mister... Oh, I don't believe you gave your name." She chuckled. "But she is out on the field at the moment trying to get some further details about what happened at the bank. If you want you can leave your name, number, and the envelope here, and I'll have her look at them as soon as she comes in. You will have to fill this out as well." She put a few papers up on the desk for him to sign. "We need some basic information so we can pay you, or if necessary call you for any articles that you write or photos that you send in. You also have to sign our terms of service agreement form as well."
She placed an ink pen on the desk for him. "Is there anything else you need? If you don't want to leave the photos here I could make an appointment for you if you like?"
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“Oh!…..the name’s Bernie, Bernie Sheppard. He revealed with an embarrassed chuckle.
“You say Bianca’s still in the field? I’ll take that appointment Cassie. I think it is best if I just take the paperwork with me if you don’t mind and get my laid-back ass back out there. If I am to succeed, it would be prudent for me to follow Miss Saint-Johns diligence and go that extra mile. They warned me the news never rests.
Thank you Cassie, He exclaimed waving the forms enthusiastically as he exited the lobby.
“TAXI!! Get me as close to the First Trust as you can. Just as Bernard had delivered his instruction he witnessed the bike courier’s arrival at the Chronicle. “Right on time,” The Sensitive remarked noting the time upon his wrist watch. With Bianca in the field the delivery rider would have to do his best to track her down as well if he was to fulfill the parameters that came with the package and receive his bonus. The information was to be personally delivered into the hands of Miss Saint John before the end of the business day, no exceptions. There was little doubt that the courier was willing to default on such a lucrative deal which meant neither man had much time.
“There’s a twenty dollar tip in it for you if you can get me there quickly.”
((Continued from Bernard’s apartment)) ((travel H2 - C14 -22 from cash))
Bernard paid the driver and stepped out of the cab to proceed through the revolving doors that lead into the lobby of the Osiris Daily Chronicle. Walking up to the desk, briefcase in hand, he announced himself with confidence. “Good morning, Cassie. Bernie Sheppard to see Miss St John. I believe I have an appointment.”
The secretary looked up from her desk and put on her most polite smile. "Hello, Bernie. How are you today?"
She nodded her head. "Yes, Bianca is in today and waiting for you. Just take the elevator up to the top floor. Her office is at the end of the hall. I'll phone her while you ride the elevator and let her know you are here." As if to make her point she reached over to grab the phone located on her desk.
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((-$10 from inventory- travel R2-S9)) (($-10 food)) ((-$20 from inventory- travel S9- C14)) ((-1 meal from inventory)) ((Observation- looking for trouble- roll =68 + 7 =75))
Bernard woke early the next morning uncharacteristically refreshed. He had not slept that soothingly in over a week. His right shoulder was still tender, manifesting in a continuous dull throbbing, but it was nothing in comparison to the searing pain he had initially experienced at the onset of the injury. Time would dictate if any surgical attention would be needed but for the moment he would get by if he didn’t over exert the weakened limb.
The thought that the female Hydra agent recognized him by voice disturbed him. Had her really been the sloppy? Undoubtedly, they were watching him which only made things more desperate if he was to find the answers he was looking for. The idea of wandering straight into Hydra and looking for answers as Bianca suggested was looking more and more appealing by the minute. It was desperate, but desperate times called for desperate measures and if they were truly on to him it would only be a matter of time before the noose closed.
The red headed Sensitive routinely packed up his things stepping out onto Franklin Avenue and over to the greasy spoon diner where he grabbed a quick bit to hold him over. The food heavy fast food settled like a stone in his near empty stomach. Leaving the diner Bernard caught the attention off the first available cab that passed his way directing him to the Osiris Chronicle.
Bernard paid the driver and stepped out of the cab to proceed through the revolving doors that lead into the lobby of the Osiris Daily Chronicle. Walking up to the desk, he loudly announced to the receptionist. “Good morning, Cassie. Is Miss St John available?” It was a test. If he had been made, Hydra no doubt had this location staked out awaiting his return. Now that the bait had been presented it was just a matter of anyone would bite.
Cassie looked up startled by the loud greeting. "Oh, Mister Bernie! You scared me." She let off a chuckle and shook her head. "No, I'm sorry she's not." Cassie now got a bit serious and looked left and right in a conspiratorial kind of way.
"I'm not sure if I should say anything, but between you and me, she hasn't come in to work today, and she didn't show up yesterday either. She hasn't called or answered her phone or anything. I think something strange is going on. Wait, I think I have something for you..."
She reached under the desk and removed a small post-it note and passed it over to him. "A man dressed in all black with glasses came in the other day asking for Bianca as well, but I told him the same thing I told you, she wasn't here. He asked about you, but I told him you hadn't showed up either. He asked me to give this note to both you and Bianca if either one of you showed up. I didn't read it though, honest. Here, go on and read it." It was obvious that last bit was a lie because she was now smiling like a Nancy Drew fan girl that just found a great clue.
((Observation Success)) Out of the corner of his eye, Bernard noticed a man dressed in a bright red jogging suit with a matching baseball cap walk into the building and stand next to the elevator. He made no motion or intention of coming closer, and he just barely glanced at Bernard as he passed by. The man bent down to tie his shoe and very casually touched a finger to his ear...
((Letter was sent to Bernard through PM.))
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(( ESP- Something on your mind?- Roll = 9 Fail- crappy dice are starting already)) ((SP=26-1/26 of 40))
“Is everything alight Cassie? You seem kind of jumpy. “ Bernie inquired, noting her uneasiness. “Is it like Miss Saint-John fall out of touch like this?”
The blue eyed receptionist reached under the desk and removed a small post-it note and passed it over to Bernard explaining the circumstances surrounding the origin of the mysterious message. Despite her disclaimer regarding her self-discipline, it was obvious that the young girl had in fact allowed her natural curiosity get the better of her and indulged in the contents. It simply read: 'I ran into trouble. Something is wrong. I dumped a Cellphone under a bench at the Museum. Find it and call number in phone's history. As he scanned the note, Bernard detected what appeared to be the obscure activation of a Bluetooth device out of the corner of his eye from a recent passerby tying his shoe by the elevators.
The Sensitive tried to get a quick read of the man but there were just too many thoughts clouding his own mind at the moment for any clarity as to what the red jump suited man was thinking. Despite the discovery that may have picked up a tail, Bernard wasn’t ready to tip his hand to the knowledge just yet. He had to be sure.
“Thank you Cassie. I think I will leave a note of my own in case Miss Saint-John returns while I chase this lead. “He informed the woman behind the desk.
Taking out a pen he scribbled down a brief message. Bianca had mentioned a safe house before they parted and may well be in hiding. It was just a notion the girl behind that desk may know more than she is letting on. If she somehow should get the message she would be the one person resourceful enough to figure out the clue. ‘Meeting that special friend once again, 8pm maybe this time I will get lucky.’