... I can't say that I'm complaining, truthfully. Though I'm not the sort to attend a party of the rich and the famous, an inquisition is no different than my day to day work. [ ... ] Though, if this is anything like what we've seen of our 'duties' so far, I imagine things will not go off as smoothly as they seem.
I would be shocked if this went without any incident. Misfortune does love to follow our group around, doesn't it?
[ and the fact that it's just them is a bit worrying... if anything goes wrong here, how long would it even take for someone to come to their aid? ]
I am not sure how accustomed everyone in our party is to things like this, so we should try to minimize everything... what's the phrase? Hitting the fan?
[ hitting the fan... he's imagining a folding paper fan? that seems right to him (it's not) (he has no idea)
anyway, temenos looks thoughtful, poking through some of the supplies, now... ]
...It would be beneficial for us to stay near each other, or at least to pair off. I'm not sure how capable the other two are in any sort of combat, if it comes to that, but I can defend myself well enough without my magic. [ he just assumes that owner can also idk he's got the same vibe ] Similarly, we can cover for each other if questioning becomes dicey.
We also ought to decide if we intend to merely gather information, or steal the item. I'm inclined to the former - I am not much of a thief. [ thronรฉ is right there ] But, we can establish a plan once we arrive in that regard, as well.
anyway. temenos nods because he is not surprised by... any of this... ] ...The trick to a good inquisition is not to ask too many questions. Allow the person that you speak with to lead the conversation, and pay close attention to what they say. Sometimes, a non answer is just as useful as a full answer, too. If this is a party, there will likely be alcohol flowing, which can be helpful in loosening lips.
We've got the anonymity to rely on, as well. If someone starts to get suspicious, or begins asking you too many questions, then you can use that to escape a conversation you aren't comfortable in - and we can also rely upon each other.
[ also they would likely look less suspicious if they're in smaller groups. rich people don't travel in packs at parties unless they are trying too hard. ]
[ me desperately trying to think through every bit they've done and recall if they ever did a secret agent thing because i feel like they probably did but fuck if i can remember ]
I mean, I've definitely done the acting part, anyway.
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[ no one will ever know it's him.... ]
This is definitely not what I expected though.
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[ he glances over at adrastea's back, briefly. ]
... I can't say that I'm complaining, truthfully. Though I'm not the sort to attend a party of the rich and the famous, an inquisition is no different than my day to day work. [ ... ] Though, if this is anything like what we've seen of our 'duties' so far, I imagine things will not go off as smoothly as they seem.
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[ and the fact that it's just them is a bit worrying... if anything goes wrong here, how long would it even take for someone to come to their aid? ]
I am not sure how accustomed everyone in our party is to things like this, so we should try to minimize everything... what's the phrase? Hitting the fan?
[ he skipped the curse word ]
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[ hitting the fan... he's imagining a folding paper fan? that seems right to him (it's not) (he has no idea)
anyway, temenos looks thoughtful, poking through some of the supplies, now... ]
...It would be beneficial for us to stay near each other, or at least to pair off. I'm not sure how capable the other two are in any sort of combat, if it comes to that, but I can defend myself well enough without my magic. [ he just assumes that owner can also idk he's got the same vibe ] Similarly, we can cover for each other if questioning becomes dicey.
We also ought to decide if we intend to merely gather information, or steal the item. I'm inclined to the former - I am not much of a thief. [ thronรฉ is right there ] But, we can establish a plan once we arrive in that regard, as well.
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[ having weapons will already make him feel more at ease about this. he walks over to pick up a sword and examine it. hmmm. ]
Doubling up is a good idea, yes. Maybe the others have experience with this sort of thing?
[ KAZUKI AND TOTTY ARE YOU CRIMINALS.... ]
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anyway. temenos nods because he is not surprised by... any of this... ] ...The trick to a good inquisition is not to ask too many questions. Allow the person that you speak with to lead the conversation, and pay close attention to what they say. Sometimes, a non answer is just as useful as a full answer, too. If this is a party, there will likely be alcohol flowing, which can be helpful in loosening lips.
We've got the anonymity to rely on, as well. If someone starts to get suspicious, or begins asking you too many questions, then you can use that to escape a conversation you aren't comfortable in - and we can also rely upon each other.
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[ he isn't going to bother asking todomatsu ]
If we do split up you will just go with one of the two of us then.
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[ also they would likely look less suspicious if they're in smaller groups. rich people don't travel in packs at parties unless they are trying too hard. ]
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[ me desperately trying to think through every bit they've done and recall if they ever did a secret agent thing because i feel like they probably did but fuck if i can remember ]
I mean, I've definitely done the acting part, anyway.