Back to the Docks - 01

[TheUdjat]

Everyone-

With new evidence in hand and suspicious people closing in from all sides, the group decides that the evening requires more action—a break-in at the Limehouse Docks, to discover if Gavigan can also be connected to incriminating evidence. A few necessary tools are put together with the coordination of Tommy and William—the two most accustomed to this business—including the inclusion of a crowbar, an electric torch or two, and anything else that might seem useful.

With things acquired, the group heads out in the deepening night to the Limehouse Docks, parking some distance away to survey the area. In the dead of night the area seems more dangerous and creepy than before, with run-down buildings casting irregular shadows, and vagrants prowling through dark alleys to go about their own nameless business. This is a bad section of London, no doubt, but this is where the warehouse is at.

It seems to have changed very little since earlier. There is no activity in the place at this hour, though it would not be unreasonable to suspect a guard or two might be about. A truck is still parked within the lot, but there are no visible lights from within, and the doors appear closed, surely locked. A fence bars the way to the building, but this is a small matter to overcome—wire cutters, possibly brought along for the purpose, could easily clip a path through the fence, or they could be scaled; the padlock on the front entrance could even be picked. There are a number of ways to proceed.

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[VemuKhaham]

Grey scans the grounds from near his car, at a safe distance. He was slowly becoming less reserved in the use of illegal activities in London, if only because he had been pointed firmly to the fact that such might be the only course of action they had.

"It might be best to try and pick the lock first, for only then we won't leave easy evidence of our coming and going, while at the same time leaving those within the fenced area a quick way to escape. As for our escape, once again I stress the need for someone staying in the car, both to be ready to make a quick getaway, as well as to keep a vigilant watch. I still fear that those that found us at al-Sayed's house might also find us here."

"I think we had best have both a connaisseur of ancient artefacts and a true investigator enter, for we might not be able to take the things we find, so on-site study might be necessary. Therefore I propose Thurman and either Tommy or William goes inside, and I favor Tommy since he has shown skill with locks. William might then be on stand-by, perhaps to provide distraction if any guards threaten to detect the intruders, while I keep watch from the car."

He knew that others might think him a coward for staying back, but it was not the case: Grey was equally willing to lead the way if necessary, but he had no lockpicking skills nor had he much knowledge of the ancients. If this was a less urbane environment, he would not hesitate to go up front.

[Japic]

Nodding absently to Grey's analogy of the situation Thurman couldn't agree more. It had also been largely his idea to come back, so he couldn't leave the others to go in without him.

"I'm going in for sure, but I'd appreciate both Tommy and William. There's a good chance of guards here, so we'd best be prepared to put them out cold. The more the merrier I say, chaps. Sam, if you'd not mind staying here also that would be helpful. More than one set of eyes as lookout would not go astray."

"I'm not so sure about the front gate though Old Friend, if there's a dark bit of fence not in full public view I think we'd all be better off."

Thurman eyes the building again, trying to remember if he'd seen any signs of guard dogs on the premise when they'd stopped by earlier. Men would be easier to deal with than dogs. Certainly easier than both. Armed with a crowbar for a cudgel Thurman will follow the stealthy types as best he can as they approach the yard. Now would be the time to see if all these years of tomb raiding and keeping in fit shape would carry them through. He didn't want to let the others down, each was dependent ont eh others for survival here.

{Keeper feel free to make whatever rolls you need to here stealth, attack, auto-win, whatever. Oh, and just to make sure, we're still disguised and we set up an awesome and totally not flawed backup plan for escape too. Unlike last time.}

[Rojito]

William listens to what those who've been on the case longer than he has to say, then says, "I could stay or go, but i believe my skills would benefit us most inside the building."

William doesn't seem to talk much, honestly it seems he is shy except that he never shirks from anything asked of him. He also is comlpetely willing to follow the lead of the other, more experienced, investigators. He is as of yet not real close with the group, but hopeful closeness, and friendship will come in time.

[MaestroXC]

Sept 29, 2008 17:09:10 GMT -5 Japic said:

"I'm going in for sure, but I'd appreciate both Tommy and William. There's a good chance of guards here, so we'd best be prepared to put them out cold. The more the merrier I say, chaps. Sam, if you'd not mind staying here also that would be helpful. More than one set of eyes as lookout would not go astray."

Slouched in the back of the car, Sam nods. "I'll keep an eye out, certainly, but I'd like to know how long you intend to remain inside. It might be wise to set a time table before we start kicking-in doors. If, heaven forbid, you're trapped inside, Grey and I will be sitting ducks out here.

I'll take the car, and remain as close as I can to the point in the fence that you cross to get in. As always, good luck."

[Yakumo]

Tommy tucks away the knife into his satchel, leaving the other items in the care of the others and takes out his electric torch and lockpicks and slips on his brass knuckles. "I'm ready to go in whenever you are." Tommy will work the locks over when everyone is prepared, "Worst case scenario where should we meet back at?"

[Japic]

{Overal plan should consist of: Cut through the fence in the most concealed area (waiting a few minutes to look for signs of guards), sneak over to the building (at a smaller door) and have Tommy work on the lock. Go inside and sneak to the crates that we saw them bring in eariler. If they're not where we last saw them, seek them out. Copy any shipping information on the box, and then we'll consider breaking into a crate. Gloves on hands, gun in holster, crowbar in hand; rock this joint.}

{Edit: OOC escape route should be appropriate to the IC situation. Flee the scene and get in the car a block or two away is all I can offer for now.}