Jack carefully handed the artifact to Verona, "Be careful, it seems rather sharp on its edge. After you finish toying with it, pass it to Muller. Being a writer, I believe he would come up with something."
"Oh, Jack, I wonder that how can you play with your risky toy without being hurt. You must be an expert on some kind of crafting or weapon! Do you have any idea of the its purpose? Or any story we can share here?" Verona change the subject back to the blade.
Jack sulked: “Well, when I was holding it, I can feel that it IS rather sharp. That’s why I have warned you to be careful……And I have already told you I am totally clueless about this artefact.”
Verona was sooooooooo delighted to be in the spotlight!
Amaya psychology check 投掷: 1d100 = (23) = 23
Amaya wondered why Verona was delighted when she got hurt.
REJECTED： Success or failure of this check unlikely to contribute toward any dramatic reaction or tension.
“You get hurt?"Muller holds Verona's hands at once and takes a look at the wounded one. "Jack, get medical kits for Verona. The ancient artifact might be dirty. "
Muller picks up artifact and puts it on the table. "I'll check it later. let's check the poor girl's wound first."
Hearing the 'thud' sound and also Verona's painful murmur, Catherine rushed to her and tried to deal with her wound.
“ The wound is too long that a single band-aid won't cover it. Let's clean it up first and then tape a piece of gauze over it.”
She examined Verona's palm and came to such a conclusion.
“It looks like you have run your whole palm through the edge of the blade.
And then Amaya stepped closer to Verona and watched her wound carefully to ditermine how deep and long the wound is.
Amaya said to Jack:"Is there any hydrogen peroxide solution or any other disinfectants in your house? Fetch it."
Leon sees Verona`s wound ： “Oh this lady got hurt. I wonder why someone would send you such a dangerous gift, Jack." Leon turned to Jack: " Anyways, I guess you have some stored spirits right? Get some from your wine cellar and pour it on the wound. Alcohol is not only refreshment, but good medical supply as well. ”
Jack hurried into the toilet and produced a small first aid pouch. Using a small bottle of gentian violet and a cotton swab,
Amaya professionally treated
Verona’s hairline wound. What was left on
Verona's palm was a thin purple stain.
Jack was visibly relieved, "
Verona, so sorry about hurting you. Well, as a compensation, you have the honour of having the first slice of pizza and your choice of KFC chicken parts. Breast I supposed, for the lean meat. I, of course, always get the thigh, with all the glorious fatty, tasty skin......"
"Oh I should have listened to you, Uncle James!"
Jack whined as he carefully took the artifact by the handle and placed it inside the shoebox.
"Oh another note!"
Jack read it out loud:
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Nephew Jack,
I know how much you seem to enjoy the strange and unusual. When I saw this knife I knew that you simply must own it. I only wish that I could have gotten more for you, I found this at an estate sale of the belongings of a man reputed to be a Satanist of some standing. You should have seen some of the things they had for sale; it was all pretty creepy to tell the truth. Of everything though, this item stuck out the most and I certainly hope you enjoy it.
Merry Christmas,
Uncle James=================================================
Jack whispered, "Merry Chistmas Uncle James" as he put the shoebox underneath the Christmas tree in the living room, near the fireplace.
Jack ordered pizzas and KFC. Probably you have expected this to be the dinner that night anyway. Also, probably because a lot of household was having the same idea as
Jack where pizzas and KFC were the ideal Christmas Eve dinner, it took them 45 minutes to deliver.
As you feasted upon the grub,
Leon went out of the living room to answer his cell phone. Upon return, he was apologetic, "Sorry guys, duty call. Thanks for inviting me to this party,
Jack. I really enjoy it......Merry Christmas to you." He left with haste.
After dinner, you proceeded with the next activities
Jack had planned: watching a re-run of the 1992 Christmas classic Home Alone 2: Lost in New York followed by singing some Christmas songs, including the 'Silent Night', to end the day of Christmas Eve 2001.
The storm that had been picking up intensity outside grew more and more powerful and soon it was growing chilly, even inside the house. The fireplace was no longer able to keep up with the chill coming in through every crack and crevice and soon the small party came to a close, with you all turning in for the night.
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Jack had arranged the following sleeping plan:
Verona &
Muller:
Jack's parents' room, 2nd floor.
Amaya &
Catherine: Guest room, 2nd floor.
Jack &
Archer:
Jack's room.
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Cocooned within the warm blankets, everyone was sound asleep.
Catherine recovered 1 CON.
Catherine CON 59>60.
Verona recovered 1 CON.
Verona CON 49>50.
Muller recovered 1 CON.
Muller CON 49>50.
Amaya recovered 1 CON.
Amaya CON 49>50.
Everyone
