knights of legend } { so what are we stealing?

[allmydreams]

{ a | recon }

[She's been planning this job for weeks, and tonight is the night they decide to change up the security on her. True, she can't account for when some New York socialite is going to decide to use her museum for a last minute birthday bash, but never let it be said she isn't quick on her feet. She dresses to blend in with the elite upper class without a second thought (disguise check: nat. 20) but she managed to get the gay bouncer on her first go-round as well as completely flub her cover (bluff check: crit. fail). She had to wait for the shift change for her second time at the door (bluff check: 16), which was much more fruitful.

Now she just has to make sure she doesn't get caught.

Still, she mingles throughout the party like a pro, mixing and mingling as she goes. It doesn't really matter how long at takes. At the end of the night that diamond is going to be hers.]

{ b | the job }

[She manages to slip back into the museum in the lapse between security teams. Getting back in after the party is over without alerting the guards is cake (move silently check: 17), and she eases her way through the halls with ease. She just barely makes a security camera around the diamond (spot check: 7.5), and pins herself to the far wall.

It's just a few feet further to get to her prize. Again, right now this is all about not getting caught.]

{ c | the afterparty }

[She waits until she's a couple towns over before calling her fence from the car and finding a bar for a celebratory drink. Considering all the last minute hang ups? She herself is surprised she managed to pull that one off. Still, a job well done is a job well done, and she's ready for a beer.

She walks in, slides onto the stool in front of the bartender, and flashes him her best smile.]

Any chance you have a Guinness?

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[allmydreams]

[No, she does, which is why she's going to drop it.

For now.]

Please tell me we're not both here to steal the same thing.

[cabot]

Very well. I'm a janitor with a particular penchant for black. How does that suit you?

[allmydreams]

[That surprises her - but in a good way! There may just be a hint of a smile.]

Very well.

[then she sighs.]

There are lots of pretty things here. Can't you steal something else?

[cabot]

I'm afraid my reasons for favoring this piece are likely to be more compelling than yours. But you're of course welcome to make your case.

[allmydreams]

[Fine. You want her to make her case?

... The problem with making her case is she can't give away who she actually needs the money for.]

I have a buyer who will be very, very upset with me, and I need the money.

[cabot]

Hardly very novel is it? A familiar enough old tune but I don't think I can dance to it.

[allmydreams]

[She grits her teeth.]

I have people counting on this.


[and before you ask, she doesn't owe them money. She just owes them.]

[cabot]

Do you think I'm in this for all the exciting people I meet? [ he raises a brow, indicating present company ]

[allmydreams]

I'll have you know that I happen to be extremely interest. I could be the most interesting person you meet all day.

[cabot]

Oh? And why's that?

[allmydreams]

[He keeps bringing up these very good points.]

That's for me to know and you to find out.

[cabot]

While that sounds terribly fascinating, I'm afraid I haven't too much time to get to know you. After all, I'm on a tight thieving schedule here.

[allmydreams]

Yeah, with my diamond.

[she grits her teeth, before giving a little more.]

Look, if I don't get that diamond, there are kids that don't eat.

[which ... is not the exact truth, but she at least seems like she believes it well enough (bluff check: 16).]

[cabot]

Yours?

[allmydreams]

Might as well be.

[she pauses, considering him for a moment. He's a drow, but that doesn't guarantee he'll get it. There are drow born here too. But it's a risk she'll have to take.]

They're shadowkind. They don't have anyone else.

[cabot]

Just to make certain I understand the situation... you steal from the rich to support Shadowkind orphans, then?

[allmydreams]

Occasionally I take them to the zoo.

[cabot]

This is going to seem like the world's strangest place and time, but have you ever considered other means of employment? [ oh hey is that the sound of someone approaching? a listen check of 12+ says yes, yes it is... ]

[allmydreams]

[Her head snaps to the side at the sound of footsteps approaching (listen check: 14), and she is now grabbing Val'drin and shoving him back against the alcove they're hiding in, one hand coming up to cover his mouth.

She doesn't really believe in personal space. She just doesn't want their cover blown.]

[cabot]

[ val'drin allows himself to be manhandled without resistance at least, though his eyebrows shoot straight up as she gets all up in his business.

she'd hear the steps get closer... closer... heading right into the room, which causes the echo of each step to pound in their brains.

and then, just like that, they recede again. ]

[allmydreams]

[She exhales slowly, before stepping away and letting her shoulders slump. That was close.]

[cabot]

This isn't usually how I get women to fall into my arms.

[allmydreams]

[She smriks a bit at that.]

Well, I just couldn't help myself.

[cabot]

You know, this is highly unusual, but then again, this whole business is... maybe you and I could help each other, so to speak.

[allmydreams]

[Then the smirk turns into a frown.]

How do you mean?