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|Date of Scene=2019/12/16
|Location=Bludhaven Savings and Loan, Avalon Heights
|Synopsis=Hogarth is sent to investigate a Night-Mare like event and instead finds an exhausted post-Phantasm Nick
|Cast of Characters=9039,8795
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|Poses=:'''{{#var:9039|Nick (9039)}} has posed:'''<br>There is a flash of lights outside of the Bludhaven Savings and Loan as the local LEOs piece together what went on in the bank. Having already given generic answers when asked what he saw and heard (The Floor and Chaos), the musician was let go, marked off as just one of the hapless victims caught inside. <br><br> Leaning against the wall of a nearby building, Nick quietly watches the scene as they work on cleaning things up. Exhausted, and now hatless, the long haired musician has tucked his hair into the collar of his coat, making it seem lobbed off from a distance.<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:8795|Hogarth Hart (8795)}} has posed:'''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; From behind of Nick, a voice calls out. "So, this is what you do?" Softly, at first. Then once Nick turns, Hogarth would appear where he once was looking, one moment not there, one moment there, now behind his head. "You know we originally thought it was something else. Which is why they sent me to find out what was going on." He leans against the building, arms crossed, dressed in a brown bomber jacket well worn with time, blue jeans rolled up and those ancient looking brown boots he wore in the Sanctum. A short staff was hanging from a sling on his back. "So, care to tell me what was happening here?"<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:9039|Nick (9039)}} has posed:'''<br>After the month Nick has had he's probably not at his best. The sound of a voice coming from the wall behind him is enough to cause him to turn preditably to the sound only to find- <br><br> Brick. <br><br> Nick turns his head back in time to see Hogarth. His head jerks back slightly, getting startled by the basic jump scare. Imagine how bad it would have been had Hogarth not spoken up first. <br><br> The performer waits until Hogarth settles to one visual location, keeping his attention on the magic user. "I was trying to replace my bank card and some guys in Disney masks came in to rob the place." <br><br> Nick shoves his hands into his jacket pockets, "Something else? Like what?"<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:8795|Hogarth Hart (8795)}} has posed:'''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Like a Night-Mare. In the day." Hogarth comments, keeping his arms crossed and now that he's fully in Bludhaven, his magic usage is at a minimum. "Something much different than you. At least." He says idly. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;"A heist? in Bludhaven? Big shocker there. Next you'll say it's safe to go shopping in Gotham." Sarcasm, it's something that Hogarth can definitely use. <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;"At least I don't have to mind-wipe people this time. Muggles are...much better not knowing the real dark stuff we see."<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:9039|Nick (9039)}} has posed:'''<br>A nightma-" Nick pauses, giving a weak nod, "Ah. The shadowman. I guess as far as the forms go that one is the equivalent of a nightmare." <br><br> He brings a hand up to pinch the bridge of his nose, "Normally if I do choose to be visible the forms are more...cuddly. But I'm so damn tired and was not really planning on getting pulled into that."<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:8795|Hogarth Hart (8795)}} has posed:'''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Like the Scandinavian demon." He adds in, stretching and resting again on the wall. "Then why don't you get some sleep? Instead of hanging around where Bludhaven's finest will keep asking you questions?" <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;The mage looked over the musician, assessing his situation. "And hopefully no one on the other side felt what happened, looking to recruit for their team."<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:9039|Nick (9039)}} has posed:'''<br>"A Scandinvaian demon?" Nick repeats, "Th-" He pauses, "I've had this for years. You're the first to come knocking. Ever." <br><br> Nick sighs, the wall basically supporting him. "Sleep does sound good right now." He admits, glancing towards the subway entrance, judging the distance.<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:8795|Hogarth Hart (8795)}} has posed:'''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Well, that's good at least. But sooner or later, I reckon someone will show up thinking they can move you to their side. Just be careful." <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;"Ok, listen. It's not something I normally do, but I can get you to your place. Just tell me where it is. Save you subway fare, and gets you there without much effort." He offers, judging by how tired Nick looks, it might be best for him.<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:9039|Nick (9039)}} has posed:'''<br>"Thanks." Nick replies, giving a nod, "I'd do my way but- probably should lay off until after I s-" <br><br> The conversation is halted as his jaw flexes in a closed mouth yawn. <br><br> "Midtown. Claridge's, 2A" Nick provides, "Sorry. I wasn't this tired before the bank."<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:8795|Hogarth Hart (8795)}} has posed:'''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hogarth leads Nick around the corner, out of sight of people. Holding up two fingers, he starts to wave them, and in front of them a portal forms with blue sparks encircling the portal. In front of Claridge's. "How's that? If I got closer it may not be where we want it to be." He offers, smiling.<br> <br>

:'''{{#var:9039|Nick (9039)}} has posed:'''<br>Nick nods, "Better than what I can do right now. Thanks." He gives an appreciative nod before pushing himself off the wall to step through the portal. On the other side, he manages to make it up the steps to the door before going in.<br> <br>
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