PlanetADnD.com

"I want to free her quickly, too, Jerrard. But it serves her nothing if we get arrested or killed while we try it" Babushka reasuures her companions.

"I agree, don't worry." Jerrard smiles.

"So, when can we talk to her? And who does?" Babushka asks.

"Too many of us will overwhelm her, we don't want to do that. Can I talk to her with Locky? Tell her our plan, and let Locky look into the curse?" Jerrard asks, watching bab closely, his thoughts elsewhere.

"So one more night after this? We sort out arranging passage tomorrow, and we put our plan into action to show Wahid up for who he is?"

"Locky, we need to attend the show could you ask Paladine for aid? Something to protect against the magic? And empty your pockets of coins everyone. If we can resist we can sow the seeds of doubt." with that he taps the floor a moment, apparently thinking.

------

"i think i can help, I can ask for his blessing." (Will cast bless as they leave.)

"Wait, I just got another idea" Babushka speaks up exitedly. "The problem with the initial plan was that if we free Malika in the early evening, we have nowhere to hide until the ship leaves, right? What if we free her in the very early morning, just before it is time to board the ship? Wahid will never be up early, because he stays up late, so nobody will suspect anything until we have left with the ship. Of course, we have to tie and gag him or something like that. I could see if I find something Malika can put into his drink in the night so he will sleep so soundly he won't wake up if she or we tie him softly" Babushka's eyes shine brightly.
"We can arrange for our passage tomorrow and pay the inn here in the evening, saying we will leave very early in the morning without breakfast. Do you think that could work?"

"That's a great idea!" Locky jumps up and cuddles her friend hard, "What can I do? I could help make something to make him pass out, we could work together." She keeps hugging her hard.

"Babuskha, that is an excellent idea, well thought of, we can say our ship sails early and so we need to leave in a hurry. Hopefully he won't wake before we sail." Jerrard gives a wary glance, "I still believe we should instill, some." He pauses, "Distrust in Wahid, so we can get away easier."

"And yes Locky, the blessing would aid us all."

"So we go downstairs with just enough money to pay for our food and drink tonight, that's a good idea. And tomorrow I will look if I can find the ingredients I need, and you go book a passage for us." Babushka sums up the next steps of their plan,

"That sounds like a Good plan." Jerrard smiles, "I feel better, now we have a way forward."

"Me too" Babushka says with a sigh of relief, returning Locky's cuddle with enthusiasm.

With everyone in agreement, Ulster, Thuskar and Imani leave to their own rooms to prepare.

Locky gets herself dressed ready and waits.

Jerrard does the same.

Babushka goes to see Dekker, both to know how he is and to give Locky privacy, then cleans herself up and makes sure her purse contains no more money than is needed for the evening meal.

Jerrard comes down to the common room, with just enough money to cover a drink and a small meal. He sits on the comfortable cushions, flashing Malika a quick smile if he manages and she is around.

"An Ale, please? And a plate of meat and vegatables." He asks a server, when one becomes available.