[unsigned]

[winged_moon]

To those who distracted the clockwork being in the cafeteria last night - your assistance was appreciated.

Comments

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

He was there last night?

[winged_moon]

Yes.

[lostonlifesroad.livejournal.com]

It was no problem. We were headed that way too. Was your group okay after that?

[winged_moon]

Yes, we encountered no more significant dangers after that.

I hope your group wasn't injured for your trouble?

[lostonlifesroad.livejournal.com]

Nothing too bad. Getting injured is pretty common in our line of work, so it's nothing we can't handle.

Glad to hear your group was safe after that. Considering the direction you were going, I'm guessing you were heading downstairs?

[winged_moon]

We were, and reached the basement successfully. Was there any information you would like about it?

[lostonlifesroad.livejournal.com]

Actually, pretty much anything you can tell me would be useful. My group hasn't had so much luck getting down there. Ha ha.

Would you prefer to meet in person? I've got a couple of errands to run this morning, but it'd be easy enough to find you.

[winged_moon]

That would likely be easier. I don't have any set plans for today that I know of.

[lostonlifesroad.livejournal.com]

All right. Mind if I ask your hair color? So I know which of you I'm looking for.

[winged_moon]

White. Though two of us should be together.

[lostonlifesroad.livejournal.com]

Got it. Thanks.

[anon and disguised]

[notachick.livejournal.com]

He was in the cafeteria last night?

What was your encounter like?

[toobothersome.livejournal.com]

The being's a little over six feet fall, and he uses two long blades that run parallel to his forearm but are only held by conventional hilts. He wears plated armor on his chest and most likely his back, which is held in place by what seemed to be one strap on each side. These straps can be severed. The bulletin said that he can only be incapacitated by attacks to the chest, but piercing damage doesn't seem to work. I could hear his ticking from several feet away, and right before night ended he slowed and stopped, like a clock winding down.

He's unnaturally fast, a good swordsman, and intelligent enough to block the exit. He attacked and held off two skilled fighters at the same time, and could probably handle more.

Our fight with him lasted less than two minutes before night ended. I don't know how long he attacked the group that made it through the door.

Do you know any details about him or the other creatures, besides what's on the list?

-Nara Shikamaru

[anon and disguised]

[notachick.livejournal.com]

Thank you. That helps me tremendously.

And I only know that when we stabbed him, he bled sand and he can be vocal, but often does not speak. It's possible to reason with him, but only if you have a high enough bargaining chip, I think.

[toobothersome.livejournal.com]

Any idea what kind of bargaining chip might work?

He didn't seem eager to make a deal when we ran into him, but then, we entered the room mid-fight.

[anon and disguised]

[notachick.livejournal.com]

My commander was able to wrestle one of his weapons away, at the cost of his own. In order to retrieve his weapon, the creature was willing to do an exchange.