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Post by §~Samwise~§ on Apr 1, 2023 9:04:35 GMT -5
Pheuse shrugged. "Counter-point. I can use my skill that allowed me to find her before, change forms, and then slip through and hunt her down as a squirrel or some other small critter that can get by."
He shrugged. "But that would be asking a lot of Porter and you. Porter to have to stay behind in spite of wanting to follow and protect. And you to stay behind and trust that someone else you barely know wont screw up."
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Post by vandalaria on Apr 2, 2023 14:33:17 GMT -5
Porter sighed slightly. Their head nodded forward as he did, sounding vaguely like they was deflating, and they spread their arms at their side in a gesture of concession. "Master Pheuse, if it is your order that I remain on this side of the wall, then so be it. I will do as you bid. I will simply have to trust that you will do your utmost to avoid the chaos on the other side. Failing that," they continue, looking at him seriously as they do, "do endeavor to cause enough of a commotion that it's apparent from this side of the wall." It was an admission that Pheuse's order would back them into a corner -- the risk was mostly supposition at the moment.
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Post by resonance on Apr 2, 2023 15:01:43 GMT -5
Neuks nodded in thought, tapping her nose, "if you find her though, what will you do if she's in immediate danger? You can cause some great fuss, but there's no guarantee we can get through those guards without taking them on in a fight to get to you in time. We might be better off trying to all go out there together."
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Post by Ancelas on Apr 2, 2023 19:27:24 GMT -5
"Neuks is right. You going alone isn't much better than me going alone. We both can get past the guards, and find her, with our own methods. But it doesn't make getting her into the city any easier - especially if she's in trouble."
Tobias turned his gaze to the wall, the gate, the guards, the crowds. "A distraction inside the walls could draw their attention. If we found a way to open the gate, the confusion would give us cover." If this was a portcullis, they would need to crank the wheel to raise it up, which left them exposed. He grunted at the thought. "Mm. Anyone have any spells that might help? We don't want to get caught doing something at the gate.
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Post by §~Samwise~§ on Apr 2, 2023 20:09:23 GMT -5
Pheuse shrugged. "I am not useless or defenseless. But more people would be better."
He rested his left arm atop Neuks head since he was on her shoulder. "Neuks is big enough to be intimidating and possibly pass as a bodyguard. Maybe we just try getting in under the guise of House business and just address whatever demon shit is going on if our path to Si crosses it."
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Post by Ancelas on Apr 4, 2023 10:43:01 GMT -5
((Reaction: Perception Check to search for elements of the situation they could take advantage of. 10, bleh.))
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Post by redcoat on Apr 4, 2023 19:30:25 GMT -5
((Nothing specific sticks out.))
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Post by vandalaria on Apr 5, 2023 16:16:32 GMT -5
Porter looks at the gate from the mouth of the alley. "Most likely they're annoyed, probably they find what's happening more troublesome than frightening if they share the views of the previous," Porter pauses for a moment, "individual. If we give them a plausible reason to open the gates for us, some deniability if asked why they did," alluding either to their rank or Pheuse's status within the house -- either could be useful -- "and additionally some hope for a quieter evening." Porter nods. The logic seems sound to them. "Presumably the most reasonable thing would be letting us through."
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Post by resonance on Apr 6, 2023 11:13:06 GMT -5
"I would never dream of thinking you were useless or defenseless," she tilted her head gently towards Pheuse, like a little head bump hug. Then said matter-of-factly, as if everyone knew exactly what she was talking about, "but the mighty Oak breaks in the field."
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Post by Ancelas on Apr 6, 2023 18:58:38 GMT -5
Tobias nodded. "Alright... we bluff our way through on House business. I'll play guard, and throw our weight around. Porter's the face - the one reasoning with them. Improvise as necessary. Sound good?"
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Post by §~Samwise~§ on Apr 6, 2023 20:21:10 GMT -5
Pheuse nodded and did some work to uncover the proof of House Membership on his cloak. "That works for me." He hopped down from Neuks shoulder in order to be more official. He fell at normal speed for most of the drop, but then slowed and landed gently.
"Let's get going and see what we can get done."
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Post by vandalaria on Apr 13, 2023 2:10:09 GMT -5
"Very good." Porter lifts the hood of their borrowed cloak. If they were going to use their rank, it won't hurt to make it a bit more obvious for distracted guards. "Shall we proceed, then?" They turn and begin to lead the others back towards the gate. The precise, rhythmic measure of their step emphasized as they adopt a more authoritative posture.
As they walk, Porter looks for one clarification. "Incidentally, shall I assume that nothing done may be construed as hostile in any way, to include manipulation magic?" The question is asked matter-of-factly, the tone suggesting that if Pheuse ordered them to, they'd unquestioningly do so.
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Post by resonance on Apr 13, 2023 2:22:31 GMT -5
Okay, so she was going to be a bodyguard. She's totally got this. As they got ready to approach the guards, Neuks adjusted her posture, standing a bit taller and holding her shoulders a bit straighter. And just for fun (and practice) she flexed her disguise muscles - damn, bakers had strong arms! Aww yeah. That might have made her look a little cocky. Probably not a bad look for a body guard though.
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Post by Ancelas on Apr 22, 2023 20:51:29 GMT -5
Tobias took a deep breath and shifted his features before following. An inch more in height, an older, squared face with a nose that looked like it had been broken too many times, scarred knuckles. An expression that looked like his face was etched with a permanent snarl.
"If you've got magic to manipulate them," he said as they walked, his voice still soft and unsuitable for his face, "then I think it'd be a good idea to use it."
He then cleared his voice and raised it, taking on a rougher, more no-nonsense tone. "Make way! Clear out! House business! Out of the way you lot, clear the fucking gates, what's going on here, eh?"
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Post by §~Samwise~§ on Apr 23, 2023 18:37:21 GMT -5
Pheuse placed himself square in the center of the group. It made the most sense that he be in that location if they were all protecting him and had purpose.
"Who other than me can do that?" He asked softly. With a little movement he was prepped and ready to attempt magically swaying the guards if it was needed. Being shorter it was certainly easier for his movements to be literally overlooked. Of course he would let someone else take the lead on that if they had the ability.
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