Lying Liar

[archeologue]

[Belloq remains in the clothes he was wearing during the expedition of earlier, the pith helmet off his head, but the safari suit dirty and stained from a day crawling about the jungle. His head is bowed in remorse.]

I am sorry to report that Niko Bellic, wilderness guide, fell today in the course of his duty.

I will not distress with details, but only say that we were taken by surprise by a swarm of skeleton archers while exploring a temple. Niko fought bravely, and I owe my life to him. He is a credit to all who risk their lives leading us through the dangerous wilds. May the psychopomp guide him to peace.

I will be at Pugsy's tonight, raising a glass in remembrance, if any would like to join me there.

[And the lie is done. Even Belloq doesn't exactly know where that temple was. Niko, as guide, had that knowledge. There is little chance that someone will find Niko before he really is dead. And Belloq's done his duty to the Orion Syndicate, for which he'll be paid well.]


((OOC: Feel free to network reply or action spam at Pugsy's))

Comments

[thumbsdown]

Yeah, some temple in the jungle. We'll have to look for it, but I'm pretty sure we can find it.

[He starts walking again, expecting Linda to follow.]

[domesheriff]

[she follows without hesitation, still stunned--and thrilled--by the idea that Niko might still be out there] What do we need to bring? Water and guns. What about supplies?

[thumbsdown]

[He frowns to himself at the question.]

Never been to a jungle before. Not sure what to take for that. Should probably take torches for the temple, though.

[If there were skeletons around and Belloq ran, Niko probably didn't get a chance to put up more torches. At least there should already be some at the entrance.]

[domesheriff]

All right. I haven't either, but... [she frowns thoughtfully, trying to get her mind to unlock from hopeful thoughts about Niko long enough to be sensible] Food in case we need it. Basic medical supplies.

Let's grab those things and get out there. [because if Niko might be alive out there, she's sure time is of the essence]