[IC] New Crobuzon & the World Beyond

[GM Marvel]

Creel replies to Betimi, "Transmogrifying inanimate objects is not easy.  The greater the change the more powerful the magic needed.  Turning a steel item to another steel item of equal quantity is fairly easy when compared to turning leather to steel or steel to chitin.  But almost anything is possible, if not by me then by one of my peers or senior colleague." 

Selina Wrote:She shakes herself out of her reverie at the subject of a carnival.  "Are you certain it would be wise for us to be seen at such a public event?  Especially given our outsider status and the obvious...discomfort the local constabulary views us with?"

Almost immediately after coming out from behind the screen her ill condition seems to improve, and soon she is once more hale and healthy.

However when she speaks, her vice is again like gravel, no longer her light, feminine tone.

"I do not think we should go to this carnival, but if we choose to I can again disguise myself."

The spearman bows at Selina's omnipresent wisdom and notes with due respect,
"I agree that us humans may be outstanding but kobolds may blend in... if they want to... Personally, I wouldn't start any risky activities before our departure."

Creel gives Selina, Betimi and Nacesh a puzzled expression.  "Oh?  Interesting..."

"This is a human city, I would think that the kobolds would stand out more, if they were seen that is. I imagine most of the time they'd be hidden from view."

Abruptly her appearance changes to that of a skinny, pale looking man, short in stature and covered in the soot and grime of the streets.  Emulating the look of some man she had seen on the street after they had left the smuthy, on their way back to Simon's. She does not try to perfectly emulate his face, actually trying to make the appearance slightly more masculine to match her gravellyvoice.

Simon whispers to the members of the group, "I think Creel's 'interesting' comment was made because he is not privy to your conversation with the Magistrate and he may have been surprised to find out you've had a run in with the local constabulary.  As for the Kobolds going to the Carnival, there are all types of fantastical creatures that come to New Crobuzon.  But one Xenian (non-human) is pretty much viewed here, in the city, and any other Xenian.  Your Kobold friend would likely be seen as a lizard-man or lizard-child.  Some may be curious but most will mind their own business.  Especially if you wear hooded cloaks to cover most of their features."

When Betimi changes form, Simon whispers, "Remarkable!"