Monster's Perfect Distraction

Summary

In Session 10, Monster executed a flawless distraction to protect Safia during her escape through the Underground Tunnels. While the Thunder Hogs pursued Safia in rat form, Cat directed Monster to intervene. Brad used the follower rules from The Perilous Wilds supplement, rolling the 'do their thing' move with Monster's quality rating of +2. The result was a perfect 12—the best possible outcome on 2D6. Monster stopped the chase by sitting and looking adorable, which the GM described as "like Antonio Banderas," completely captivating both guards. The distraction allowed Cat to retrieve the keys Safia had stowed in the drainage gutter without interference.

Details

The sequence began as Safia fled through the tunnels in rat form with two Thunder Hogs in pursuit. Cat signaled Monster using the hand signals taught during their training together. Brad identified the appropriate mechanics: "I figured it out by the way. It's the follower rules in the perilous wilds. So I think it's called do their thing."

The roll required 2D6 plus Monster's quality modifier. Brad explained, "I think it's based on the size, so I think monstrous quality is plus two." The dice showed a total of 12—a perfect result that meant "monster does it as well as can be expected."

The GM narrated the scene as slapstick comedy: "It's a real kind of slapstick looking situation because they're both bent over with their arms out trying to grab Safia. And then monster scurries into view and they both stop and go, aww, what are you the. What is going on here tonight?"

Both Thunder Hogs abandoned their pursuit of Safia entirely, calling out "oh, come here, come here" to Monster. The guards were described as "well distracted." During this diversion, Cat had "no problem" retrieving the keys from their hiding spot in the drainage gutter.

Players at the table joked about alternative outcomes. One suggested it would be funny if the guards assumed "the cat will just chase the rat," to which another added, "The cat'll get the keys too."

Participants

• Monster — Performed the distraction by appearing adorable, rolling a perfect 12 on the 'do their thing' follower move
• Cat — Directed Monster using hand signals and retrieved the keys during the distraction
• Brad — Cat's player, who executed the follower move using rules from The Perilous Wilds
• Safia — Fleeing in rat form through the tunnels, pursued by the guards
• Thunder Hogs — Two guards who stopped their pursuit to interact with Monster

Consequences

• Safia's immediate pursuit ended, allowing the escape to continue
• Cat successfully retrieved the keys from the drainage gutter without opposition
• Monster's training and loyalty proved effective in a high-stakes situation
• The follower move from The Perilous Wilds was successfully integrated into play, establishing precedent for Monster's mechanical effectiveness
• The perfect roll (12) created maximum narrative success, with both guards completely captivated
• The scene set up Safia's subsequent transformation and attack on the distracted guards