HEIST UPDATE

[claudiometer]

Just when I thought we maybe wouldn't need it. [That part's in a muttered tone, so Claudia probably didn't mean to broadcast it.]

Wrinkle in the plan, guys, Beatrice moved the amulet. She made a really big deal about storing it under guard in the top of her tower, so my guess is it's anywhere but the tower. We don't have much time to work on this. Thoughts?

My first one, frankly, is 'tase the bejeezus out of her and loot her while she's unconscious,' but there's no guarantee that would turn up clues.

Comments

Private, protection II

[itsananimalthing]

You know, I can read infiltrator minds. I could just go stand next to her for a while and have a listen.

[This is privated because he doesn't trust the whole world to know about that, let alone know that he's willing to use it.]

[ninjayeehaw]

Might be worth checkin' her tower anyway, in case it's some sort a' double bluff.

[Because seriously. It's Beatrice.]

Me an' Jesse didn't find anythin' out a' sorts last week, but I don't mind goin' back an' scopin' it out again.

Private, protection I

[runs]

I can check out her dreams, do something with them and try to draw it out of her that way.

[And this won't be any nicer than it sounds.]

[rebellioninbloom]

I'm a little surprised she left the real one accessible in public for as long as she did...

[happyhalloween]

Uu. I could stab her? Beato would understand once she's herself again.

[theflyingone]

Better to return her to herself. I could try it.

[ Small Maria... no... ]

[runs]

I thought so, too, but straight out killing her might mean too much trouble for people after.

The fallout from such a public figure being assassinated needs to be planned and directed to not backfire.

Private, protection II 5ever

[claudiometer]

...You know, in most cases I'd have more qualms about using something like that, but if anyone's gonna understand after the fact, it's Beatrice. That's a good place to start if you think you can be unobtrusive while you're at it.

[It's Riddick, so probably, but even when he's not a giant gargoyle he tends to stand out.]

[claudiometer]

It can't hurt. I'd be really surprised if she did actually put 'em up there, though.

[claudiometer]

I know, right? Why wait until now to make it difficult?

[claudiometer]

[...This would be more of a surprise if Mari hadn't made her way to the Sun Temple intent on learning to summon ghosts, really.]

Altair's right. De-infiltrating her would be smoother, if someone's available who can do it. Stabbing should be our absolute last resort.

Private, protection II

[claudiometer]

What is it about Beatrice that brings out the scary options, seriously.

Think we got something in place that should net results, but if that doesn't work out I'll let you know, how about that?

[happyhalloween]

Oh! That's right! People can do that now! You should try it then, Mr Altair! I'll save stabbing for if that doesn't work.

[happyhalloween]

Ohhhhh. That makes sense, I guess. That must be why Mari/Yuki had the Shinjuu to tell her what to do when I was her in Bando!

This stuff is a lot easier when you're on an island in a... [catbox, she almost thinks, but manages to stop herself because Kitty is scared of boxes] storm. A big, long storm.

[itsananimalthing]

I'll work somethin' out. I'm not exactly subtle right now, but considerin' nothing is subtle right now, that might not be much of a problem. If all else fails, I can zap her brain, too.

And if it looks like a good idea, I still have the ability to bring her self back, too.

[happyhalloween]

Okay. But if we do need to stab, I can do it! I'm really good at stabbing since Bando!

[claudiometer]

There is that.

She'd probably be more helpful as herself, if nothing else. Sounds like Altair might try that so you may not have to.

And if worse comes to worst, I absolutely will tase the bejeezus out of her and loot her unconscious body.

[claudiometer]

Believe me, I remember.

[itsananimalthing]

Guess we'll see who gets to her first. Better hope she's out at night.

[Since he can't go out during the day. Goddamn stone curse.]

[claudiometer]

That or for a cloudy day.

[happyhalloween]

I can also stab other people if we need it, but I dunno if they'll understand like Beato would.

[claudiometer]

...We do have non-lethal incapacitation options, Maria. I really don't think we'll need to stab anyone except maybe her.

[happyhalloween]

Oh. Okay. But I do want to help! I know how to be sneaky from Mari too! And I can Sing pretty much all the Songs! And I can do almost as many portal things as Uncle Matthew!

[itsananimalthing]

Don't think we're gettin' a lot of those, with the magic going nuts everywhere.

[claudiometer]

We might need portal things to get the amulets from wherever they are to where they need to be, and Song is a decent distraction tool for her hired muscle, isn't it?

I think there's some room for you to help, even if it's not stabbing people.