new delhi ♔ but in all chaos there is calculation | dropping glasses just to hear them break

[behindcloseddoors]

♬ Glory + Gore - Lorde

WHO || David L., Alex K., Andie, The Doctor, Natasha, Alex U., Shulin Desai
WHAT || The Knights hunt the Decanter of Dionysus
WHERE || New Delhi, India
WHEN || June 7th, 2014, evening.
HOW || Actionspam. Single thread.

Talk about a soiree.  The team has walked into what is clearly legitimately a Gatsby party, but with an Indian flair.  Even upon approach, it's easy to see that this place is without parallel:  people are driving cars right up on the lawn of the fabulous mansion, which looks half-modern and half like a palace out of a Bollywood film.  Men and women in bright colors, fabrics, beads and silks move inside en masse, and as the doors are opened before them, they can see the grandness of the interior, with its diamond garland, draped fabrics, giant jeweled elephant statues, indoor trees that arch to the ceilings, twirling dancers, and a tall dramatic staircase leading up to a balcony above where the host himself reclines surrounded by admirers and friends, smoking a cigar.  

Liquor flows freely, and food is carried around on golden trays through the crowds.  It's an overwhelming buffet for the senses, a dizzying spectacle of color, laughter, dancing, and entertainment.  

Comments

[bowtimeandspace]

[ He glances at Thor. Sorry guy, he gets the whole not wanting to be a taxi service. ]

Well like I said, the plane just wouldn't cut it. By the time we got there we'd be too late. We might already be too late, so how about we hurry this up and get going?

[divisional]

And yet I don't see any of you bothering to explain who you are. I didn't lose the decanter or one of my people but I am losing patience with the attitude I'm copping and the lot of you expecting something from me when you're giving me nothing in return.

[She takes a deep breath and lets it out, trying at least to be diplomatic as she continues. (Diplo 29)]

The only thing I care about is making sure that decanter doesn't end up in the wrong hands which actually makes me the only person here who can be objective. You all are focused on getting your friend and he's more worried about Loko whatever guy.

[bowtimeandspace]

[ He turns his head towards Alex, a curious look on his face before stepping up close to her, in her face, maybe a bit closer than he should (intimidate 25 - even if he doesn't quite mean to be). ]

And you then. [ A whisper. ] Why are you interested? Why do you care? What's your story, eh?

[divisional]

[Alex's eyes narrow into a scowl, hands curling into fists and she glares at the one trying to invade her space. (Will Save 26).]

Three seconds. [Jutting her chin out.] Three seconds to get the hell out of my face before I walk out of here and let you get killed by the bad guys.

[ambitionist]

I didn't see you doing a hell of a lot to stop it before. So, once again, bye Felicia.

[godoftableflips]

[ thor is having avengers flashbacks and he doesn't even go here. ] If she wishes to aid in the fight to recover what Loki has stolen, I fail to see why you should deny her.

[bowtimeandspace]

Alex, you're not helping. [ boy alex. too many alexes. ]

[ But oh look at that, he's not moving. But then he doesn't really get the whole personal space thing anyway. ]

Now let's try again, shall we? Why are you so interested in this? [ He's softened a little. He genuinely cares, he's not trying to get angry, but more curious. (And idek what check to roll here but diplomacy 31?) ]

[ambitionist]

[LOOK in Alexander's defense he is from the mafia and used to family looking out for family, not random fucking ppl they just met looking out for family. Thor gets a pass bc he wants the d tbh. but now he's going to play nice and wait for the doctor to get the deets on Felicia. Who will henceforth be that to him bc he knows who she is but there is already a Russian Alex on this mission thx.]

[asap]

Ok, and I realize this is super weird coming from me, but let's all slow down. [She points at dude Alex.] You. Stop making things worse. [Then she zips over to girl Alex and the doctor and gives Alex a tentative, hopeful smile.] Sorry. Our friend just got kidnapped by a crazy god that wants to mind control people. Normally we're nicer. I mean, some of us are anyway. [SERIOUSLY BOY ALEX. WHY.] But it sounds like we're all on the same side or at least all want Loki to not have Natasha or the decanter thing so how about we work together now, figure out the deets later?

I'm Andie by the way. And that was super cool how you used the spill thing to get into the kitchen and start answering questions. I mean, I think that's what you were doing. Unless you really were upset about the spill in which case I'm sorry do you want me to get you another shirt? I need to get like five sandwiches and a real sword anyway... what size are you? [And her diplomacy check was only a 12. BUT MAYBE WITH THE DOCTOR'S, THEY CAN GET THROUGH TO HER?]

[divisional]

[And that would be her threshold, thank you Alex.

With a bitter shake of her head, Alex steps back from Mr all up in her face, (Nat 20 Will Save - Sorry Doc, girl has personal space issues) and it sure does look like no amount of diplomacy is going to smooth this one out.

Except Brooke is making up her own rules and is giving Alex a -10 penalty on her Will Save against Andie, on account of Andie being Andie (WS 9.) Tabletopping like a boss.

The scowl on her face softens infinitesimally and she's going to ignore pretty much everyone else except for Andie and Thor because, they're pretty much the only two people she's not having trigger happy thoughts about.]

My name - is Alex. [P r o g r e s s ?] And you'd be right about the drink spill so... thanks.

[Deep breaths now before she shoots Alex K in the face.]

As I was trying to say before. I don't want the decanter for myself. Personally, I'd like to see the damn thing destroyed but I've heard chatter through some contacts that an organisation I promise you, you haven't heard of because as far as anyone is concerned, it doesn't exist, wants it. Now, there's a chance that this Loki character has teamed up with them. Judging by what I saw of him tonight? That would be very bad news. Now as long as he - [Pointing to Alex.] can keep his mouth shut and he [Pointing to Thor.] Can get me into Russia undetected - I'm all for putting our differences aside until this is over.

[See what happens when people talk?!]

And a shirt would be appreciated. Thank you.

[generaldavideus]

[Yeah, David's working on that, he's going to poke his head back in during his phone call with Wynn to ask Alexandra:]

Who are you working for? My boss wants to know.

[divisional]

[She opens her mouth to answer, then shakes her head.]

I'm not exactly working for anybody it's... complicated.

[generaldavideus]

Understood.

[That was to the phone, not to her, but he'll give his attention back to her in a sec.]

We're part of the Knights of the Silver Dragon. We kind of specialize in complicated, so I think we're going to need a little more than that.

[He's trying to be nice here. He's trying so hard to be nice he's actually super awesome at it (diplomacy nat 20 it's a miracle).]

[divisional]

[He didn't even need the diplomacy check because the moment David says 'Knights of the Silver Dragon' Alex's whole demeanor changes.

Somebody went and said the magic words!]

Seriously?! [It's not funny but, given the last five minutes?!] If that's Wynn, tell him Alex Udinov says hi.

[generaldavideus]

[Well ... that helped.

He's going to go back to doing that, carry on as you were.]

[asap]

[Andie's missed most of this conversation because she's vanished, but by the time they're done she's back, rapier strapped to her waist, holding a bag of food from the hotel and a t-shirt. She may have kind of sort of stolen it, but she left money and a note, so it's all okay right?!? They're working on limited time! She holds out the shirt to Alex. It's a little big, but not to a crazy degree.]

Here! Sorry, short notice. Had to make due with what I could find.

[divisional]

[In a comical move, Alex pinches the bridge of her nose at the exact same time as David, refocusing on Andie as she returns way too quickly for Alex to comprehend how she did it.]

Uh - thank...you? [The question mark is for the shirt but look, beggars can't be choosers and she offers a grateful nod all the same.] You're just in time for phone guy over there to come back and tell you all what your boss is currently telling him.

I'm an asset of the Knights of the Silver Dragon. I have been for the last two years. [She at least looks a little chagrined.] Didn't expect you guys to be here.

[ambitionist]

[oh. well. that's something.

after this turn of events, alexander is just going to start texting lila. because he can't go out back and have a smoke, which is what he actually feels like doing rn.]

[generaldavideus]

Well, we are.

[Look who's rejoining the conversation. David's off the phone and back in leader mode, and he addresses his team first.]

Wynn's getting us transportation. We're going to head back to the hotel and suit up - this is probably an into the fire sort of situation, so make sure you're battle ready. And if one of you has a laptop, we're going to need it.

[Don't ... ask. Then he turns on Alexandra.]

Wynn said to bring you in, but I'm the leader on this mission. If you have a problem with that ... suck it up.

[He won't kick her out, but he won't really tolerate insubordination either. Sorry. And finally, he directs his attention to Thor.]

You can work with us or we can work around you - it wouldn't be the first time I had to plot a rescue mission around a god pissing match. But we're going in for Natasha. Working with us makes all our lives easier, but that's up to you.

[asap]

Do you have to be so abrasive with your orders? You can always, you know, say please. We all want to work together, right? You don't have to be all rude about it.

[GRUMBLE GRUMBLE also she's pretty much done with her food.]

...I already went back to the hotel. Should I have waited? Or... picked up stuff for the rest of you?

[divisional]

[Just. Deadeyes.]

I don't work for you. I'll work with you, but not for you. You got a problem with that then say so now because I won't be spoken to like I'm your lapdog.

[Really? Suck it up? Are you trying to ring the bell for round 2?!]

[generaldavideus]

[Abrasive is how he rolls, sorry. He doesn't like to waste time, but he can acknowledge that Alexandra has a point.]

Fine with me. Just establishing chain of command.

[Which hopefully she can appreciate. He then glances back to Andie.]

We ... need the internet connection. So we all need to be back at the hotel anyway.

[Yeah, he'll explain ... later.]

[ambitionist]

[meanwhile alexander feels sort of sexually attracted to david rn. even if he isn't really feeling the decision, he's not the type to rail against the leader usually. and he loves a man who takes charge ok. david is invited to his fuckfest with thor tbh.] We can't just use our phones?

[godoftableflips]

An ally of Natasha's is one I will gladly fight beside. [ he nods solemnly. that seems settled. ] But how do you mean to travel this distance?

[generaldavideus]

[He shakes his head.]

He said we need a computer with an internet connection and an instant messaging program.

[there's a beat as he makes a face.]

He says he's going to have a technomage have us travel through the internet.

[He's not sure what to make of any of it, honestly.]