1-on-1 Sessions: Expeditions in the last four years

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Crew in the hospital: Admitted on January 15th - needs a week to attempt to remove the major wound (January 22nd)

Ideas

Hayes sees a pharaoh in black walking down the hall outside her hospital room, lights flickering, black smoke. He stops, turns head to her, tentacles moving out from his face.

Call from Hayes' friend, the stable hand, telling about her grandmother, declining health, he's got it under control.

Nurse who tended to Hayes has missed her shift, gone missing

Going to Emerson Imports

• Owned by Arthur Emerson
• The company can be found in a long, narrow building on the edge of the Hudson River, just beyond Hell’s Kitchen. There are loading docks at both ends. The building itself is a warehouse piled high with freight, with a small set of offices upstairs at the front.
• Talking to Arthur Emerson
  • recalls the visit of Jackson Elias and expresses condolences if told that Elias is dead.
    • Elias had been checking importers to find connections with Mombasa
    • Emerson is the U.S. agent for the Mombasan exporter Ahja Singh (Mombasa: Seeking Ahja Singh, page 396, Kenya),
    • whose only known U.S. account happens to be Ju-Ju House, 1 Ransom Court, New York City (Horror at Ju-Ju House, page 154).
    • Emerson says that he is sure Elias intended to visit Ju-Ju House to talk with the manager, Silas N’Kwane.
  • If the investigators ask his opinion, he responds that something about N’Kwane makes his skin crawl and adds that he told Elias the same thing.
    • Psychology roll shows no duplicity on Emerson’s part.
  • After the investigators leave, Emerson may decide to inform the police about Elias, his destination, and the investigators, if the Keeper so wishes.

Arthur Emerson

his gaze is direct and his manner bullish. He gives the impression of a man who is used to getting his own way, and one who does not scare easily.

1. (Bullishly, with direct eye contact) "Look, I've built Emerson Imports from the ground up. It ain't always been on the up-and-up, but that's the way the cookie crumbles in this racket."
2. (Nostalgically, smoothing back his hair) "Back in the day, I could've lifted those crates myself. Age catches up, but the mind's still sharp."
3. (Gruffly, with a hint of sadness) "Elias? Yeah, I spoke with the fella. Real shame what happened to him. He was the real McCoy."
4. (Defensively, raising an eyebrow) "I run a business here. I don't poke my nose into every shipment. That's how you end up in hot water."
5. (Sincerely, leaning in) "If you're looking for leads, there's this character, Silas N’Kwane. Gives me the heebie-jeebies. Might be worth a gander."
6. (Dismissively, waving a hand) "Ahja Singh? Heard the name in passing. If you're heading to Kenya, maybe look him up. But don't drop my name."
7. (Stoically, crossing his arms) "I've seen my fair share of roughnecks and toughs in this city. You think you can intimidate me? Think again, pal."
8. (Curiously, tilting his head) "Bloody Tongue? Sounds like a speakeasy drink. But if you're digging into that, watch your back."
9. (Cautiously, lowering his voice) "There's talk about some strange goings-on at Ju-Ju House. I don't ask questions, but if you're snooping around, be careful."
10. (With a smirk, chuckling) "You think this importing gig is all glitz and glamour? It's a dog-eat-dog world out here. But I've managed to stay top dog."

To roleplay Arthur Emerson effectively, focus on his self-made demeanor, his direct and no-nonsense approach, and his underlying desire for material wealth. His willingness to help, combined with his cautious approach to the darker aspects of his business, should make him a valuable yet complex ally in your Call of Cthulhu game.