Private Winter Mysteries

[Kina Ropal]

Kina regarded the building thoughtfully for a few moments, staring at the damage that had been done. The stylus and datapad came back out, and notes were taken. "Let's see if anyone is home." Kina turned back to Kahlil and Valery, nodding to them both before striding right up to that door. She knocked three times with the back of her knuckles, taking a step back so as to wait for whoever might be inside to come answer.

Valery Noble | Kahlil Noble

[Kina's notes detailed in the spoiler below for easy review. Updates are highlighted in yellow and done per post]

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Creature Information
Physical description of the creature: size: did it have a coat of fur or scales? Or nothing at all? distinguishing features:
Pattern to appearances? does it appear at a specific time of night? has it arrived every night? has it only ransacked one particular house or many different houses?
If it has indeed ransacked multiple houses, do any of those houses (or their owners) have anything in common? personal belongings color of house/type of house size location in town the people that inhabit the house
Lightbulbs? where they destroyed or eaten? Or were they just removed from the socket? why lightbulbs? Energy signature? Emits light?
Any witnesses to these incidents? the 'Yales' = down on Terrister Road (the household that was ransacked, according to local tavern barkeep) [space for information] [space for information] [space for information]
Any miscellaneous information: local tavern barkeep only receives information in the form of stories the local drunks tell: suggestion was to speak to the drunks or to the Yales themselves [space for information] [space for information] [space for information]
Clues found in the field: The Yales house Scratches on door One window shattered Lights are on: someone's home?

 

[Valery Noble]

Winter Village

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Outfit: Winter Coat | Wedding Ring
Tag: Kahlil Noble Kina Ropal

It was a good thing he didn't protest. Sure, this was a mission, which usually meant no hand-holding, but it was also way too cold and he had already teased her. This was the least he could do in return, and Kina was walking ahead of them anyway, likely focused on her list of questions.

When they eventually reached the Yales, though, Valery did allow him his hand back, so they could focus.

With Kina knocking on the wooden surface, the door soon opened, and an older man stood right there, a hammer in his hand and a nail between his lips. He looked rather annoyed, and shifted his eyes between Kina and Kahlil first, before taking note of the woman behind them.

Valery just kept her distance.

"What do you lot want?"

 

[Kahlil Noble]

Kahlil glanced to him briefly, just to take note of the hammer and the nail. He seemed to be doing repairs, so he wasn't a threat at least. He just offered a smile and dipped his head in greeting. "We're here to talk about what's been going on." Then he looked to Kina. This was her show, after all.

Valery Noble | Kina Ropal

 

[Kina Ropal]

"Greetings, sir." Kina bowed her head respectively in greeting, before standing to her full height (which wasn't much cause she short) in an attempt to look calm and certain. "The Jedi Temple sent us to investigate, and potentially resolve, the creature incidents that have been happening here. We've just come to ask some questions, so as to get a clearer picture of the situation and make resolving the situation more possible." She blinked her golden eyes up at the gentleman calmly, datapad clutched in her arms.

"Would you mind if I asked you some questions, please? I'll keep it quick as quick as possible, so as not to take up too much of your time." Kina had a confidence to her, but her tone was polite and respectful.

Valery Noble | Kahlil Noble

[Kina's notes detailed in the spoiler below for easy review. Updates are highlighted in yellow and done per post]

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Creature Information
Physical description of the creature: size: did it have a coat of fur or scales? Or nothing at all? distinguishing features:
Pattern to appearances? does it appear at a specific time of night? has it arrived every night? has it only ransacked one particular house or many different houses?
If it has indeed ransacked multiple houses, do any of those houses (or their owners) have anything in common? personal belongings color of house/type of house size location in town the people that inhabit the house
Lightbulbs? where they destroyed or eaten? Or were they just removed from the socket? why lightbulbs? Energy signature? Emits light?
Any witnesses to these incidents? the 'Yales' = down on Terrister Road (the household that was ransacked, according to local tavern barkeep) [space for information] [space for information] [space for information]
Any miscellaneous information: local tavern barkeep only receives information in the form of stories the local drunks tell: suggestion was to speak to the drunks or to the Yales themselves [space for information] [space for information] [space for information]
Clues found in the field: The Yales house Scratches on door One window shattered Lights are on: someone's home?

 

[Valery Noble]

Winter Village

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Outfit: Winter Coat | Wedding Ring
Tag: Kahlil Noble Kina Ropal

"Jedi, eh?" The man let out a sigh and looked between the two as if he was trying to come up with some excuse to have them leave. He was busy making repairs, and the last thing he felt like doing was talk to them. But then again, the wife would probably talk his ears off if he neglected help and the beast returned.

Talking to these Jedi was the lesser of two evils.

Another tired sigh escaped the man's lips, and he gestured for them all to come inside. "At least come inside. It's fekkin' cold out there," he said, uncaring there was a child among them.

"...not wrong," Valery muttered, who just followed after Kina and her husband.

"So, what do you want to know? How it broke my windows? How it broke down my fridge for food and knocked over my Life Day tree?"

 

[Kahlil Noble]

Warmth inside would certainly be what Valery wanted, Kahlil knew. He simply nodded his head in agreement, thankful that the old man was at least willing to talk before he ushered both the girls inside. "Any information you can provide would be most welcome. There's no telling what bit of info might help us narrow down the culprit to ensure no others get ransacked."

Valery Noble | Kina Ropal

 

[Kina Ropal]

Without hesitation, Kina produced her datapad for the homeowner, showing him her notes and list of questions.

"Did you witness the creature in the act, sir? if so, could you please explain what it looked like?" She wanted to know everything; if it returned every night, or randomly. If there was a pattern to its actions and appearances. Did it head off in a specific direction every time? How did he chase it off, if he had been able to at all. Which parts of the house were damaged, examine the clues as to possibly why it acted this way; hunger, anger, fear. She would examine it all.

Valery Noble | Kahlil Noble

[Kina's notes detailed in the spoiler below for easy review. Updates are highlighted in yellow and done per post]

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Creature Information
Physical description of the creature: size: did it have a coat of fur or scales? Or nothing at all? distinguishing features:
Pattern to appearances? does it appear at a specific time of night? has it arrived every night? has it only ransacked one particular house or many different houses?
If it has indeed ransacked multiple houses, do any of those houses (or their owners) have anything in common? personal belongings color of house/type of house size location in town the people that inhabit the house
Lightbulbs? where they destroyed or eaten? Or were they just removed from the socket? why lightbulbs? Energy signature? Emits light?
Any witnesses to these incidents? the 'Yales' = down on Terrister Road (the household that was ransacked, according to local tavern barkeep) [space for information] [space for information] [space for information]
Any miscellaneous information: local tavern barkeep only receives information in the form of stories the local drunks tell: suggestion was to speak to the drunks or to the Yales themselves [space for information] [space for information] [space for information]
Clues found in the field: The Yales house Scratches on door One window shattered Lights are on: someone's home?

 

[Valery Noble]

Winter Village

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Outfit: Winter Coat | Wedding Ring
Tag: Kahlil Noble Kina Ropal

The moment Kahlil ushered her and Kina inside, Valery was quick to walk forward and find some warmth through shelter. But once inside, she stayed near the back again, allowing Kina to handle the actual investigation. This did surprise the homeowner a little, but he figured there was a reason for it.

When she produced her datapad with questions, he seemed to understand.

"See it? Well, nothing really beyond its ugly end," he said with a snort. "The thing walks on four legs though, we could hear as much. There was a blue glow as well that we could see as it jumped through the window to get away." He shrugged and guided them into the living room, from where the damage was a bit more clear.

Whatever creature had been here, it was quite large.

"The kids all think it's the Guardian from an old Life Day story, but it's bollocks. The thing stole the frozen porgs we had gotten for Life Day dinner. Just a hungry animal, is all."

 

[Kahlil Noble]

"A lot of legends are based in some truth. Could you tell us the story of this Guardian?"

Kahlil couldn't help but ask that himself. How could he not? Legends like this were often born from phenomenon with the Force, and he was certainly a nerd of the Force. Nor would he deny it. He did clear his throat though, instead glancing down to Kina as he again let her handle the questions. This was her show after all.

Valery Noble | Kina Ropal

 

[Kina Ropal]

"Yes, please." Kina chimed in after Kahlil, a spark of intrigue in her golden eyes as she took down notes of everything Mr. Yale said. "What story is it?" She wanted to blurt out the other questions she had, but she didn't want to overwhelm or annoy the homeowner (or the writer) with questions.


Valery Noble | Kahlil Noble

[Kina's notes detailed in the spoiler below for easy review. Updates are highlighted in yellow and done per post]

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Creature Information
Physical description of the creature: based on clues and witness description size: quite large did it have a coat of fur or scales? Or nothing at all? distinguishing features: ugly end? (homeowners depiction due to frustration at situation, most likely) four legs (homeowner heard it, didn't see it) local children think its the Guardian from 'an old Life Day story'
Pattern to appearances? does it appear at a specific time of night? has it arrived every night? has it only ransacked one particular house or many different houses?
If it has indeed ransacked multiple houses, do any of those houses (or their owners) have anything in common? personal belongings color of house/type of house size of house location in town the people that inhabit the house
Lightbulbs? where they destroyed or eaten? Or were they just removed from the socket? why lightbulbs? Energy signature? Emits light?
Any witnesses to these incidents? the 'Yales' = down on Terrister Road (the household that was ransacked, according to local tavern barkeep) [space for information] [space for information] [space for information]
Any miscellaneous information: local tavern barkeep only receives information in the form of stories the local drunks tell: suggestion was to speak to the drunks or to the Yales themselves [space for information] [space for information] [space for information]
Clues found in the field: The Yales house Scratches on door One window shattered [it jumped through the window to escape] Lights are on: someone's home? [yes] Stolen frozen porgs for Life Day dinner.