I-070: Spanial (Hyperspace to Roseman)
Metagame
I’m going to split this as a joint series of posts, run simultaneously with your independent threads.
Post Numbering:
- This post starts at I-070.
- Independent threads continue with their numbering for now.
- I’ll pick up reaching Roseman in post I-100, either jointly or separately.
Lockpick
Some time after Karmen’s meeting, probably either following Oliver out after dinner the next Cycle or just knocking on his cabin door, Lia will come to see Oliver about his abilities with locks…
Over to Lia.
“Hey.”
She will tap Oliver on the shoulder.
“Wanted to ask you a favour.”
“Sure, what do you need?”
“What did you use to get into the Envoy’s room?”
“I use my PDA to trick the card reader into thinking I have an access card. Why do you ask?”
She looks very interested.
“I’m interested in learning how to pick locks. Do your use your PDA every time?”
Oliver may look a bit surprised. “Depends on the lock type, I have a set of tool for locks that don’t have internal programs. Some people still prefer the older style pin locks with no electronics at all. There’s also electrical locks that need the right charge to trigger an opening mechanism. Are you looking for a tutor?”
She also looks mildly surprised.
“Huh. I guess I am. Are you offering?”
She gives him a grin.
He nods. “I can’t promise you’ll be able to do it in a timely manner before we reach our destination. Mostly it’s about practice and researching different lock types so you know what to look for when you encounter one. But we can lay the groundwork for you to continue learning after we go our separate ways. I should also be able to make a few dummies you can use for practical practice.”
“Oh wow, that would be awesome. Thank you! That’s seriously great. Well, whenever you have time…”
“We can add it into our schedule. What’s a regular time that works for you?”
– I’m happy for the GM to work out this part for us and/or skip the scene there.
Yeah that works for me.