andres ♔ lining up for the grand illusion

[diplomatics]

♬ we are - ana johansson

WHO || Colin Banks, Emma Frost, Lissa Dragomir, Alex Karamazov, Cordelia Chase, Zoe Weiss, Adam Weiss, Leia Organa, Nessa Harvey, Alisha Daniels
WHAT || A team of Knights is tasked to rally the human populace of the Isle, gather them in a safe place, and keep Dimitris' supporters from causing trouble.
WHERE || Andres Isle
WHEN || September 19th, 2014
HOW || Actionspam

[ Meanwhile, a group of ten lands on... the roof of a building in the upscale sector of town. The half-moon lights the sky around them enough for any of them to get a good glance at what surrounds them. In the distance, moonlight plays across the river dividing the city, and the roofs of the Shadow village homes can be barely made out. But here, there are opulent old-money homes scattered here and there, and a number of commercial buildings coursing up and down the main thoroughfare. Colin doublechecks the location on the phone, which lights up his face eerily as he checks the screen, and then he slides it into his pocket, turning to nod the others. ]

We find ourselves on scenic Andres Isle, atop the historic Grand Hotel.  The very heart of the Island, ladies and gentlemen.  Advising caution seems unnecessary.  

Comments

[useagoodkiss]

[ Leia can find wisdom in either course of action, as they've both been presented well, and logically. But in the end, she chooses based on what she would personally trust more, were she in their place. Automated messages and announcements via communications devices are how they communicate important things where she once lived. But those messages would mean nothing if the voice announcing them wasn't trusted. ]

Both points are well made, but I think it would be wiser to go with the officials in the community.

[ambitionist]

[he just shrugs. fine, the officials. they can go that route. but — ]

Just remember, Wynn said no mind games. So when you want to get the officials to believe your bullshit, you actually have to be a convincing liar. No cheating.

[diplomatics]

No mental domination, I believe was the gist. [ colin nods, satisfied with the group consensus. ] At this late hour, we're unlikely to find anyone at City Hall. We could take things straight to the police station, send in one or two to make the case.

[telepathy]

Domination does not preclude the guise of an illusion. We need only present them with sufficient evidence to motivate the citizens into the streets; projecting an image does not revoke their will, or their ability to decide for themselves once they hear us out.

[kineticist]

[Zoe keeps silent on this. She doesn't have the skills to aid in the creation of the illusion, but she knows her brother does. It's been a while since she's seen him do anything with his talents and she's curious how far he's come since she last saw him.]

[arrested]

[ Alisha for now is going to be equally quiet, because she doesn't really have a clue what she's getting into here. So she'll just stand, arms crossed, and try not to feel quite so out of her depth. ]

[diplomatics]

Quite right. Emma, myself, Leia, and Adam will go try to sway them. In the meantime, we need to find a locale to evacuate citizens to, somewhere large enough to accommodate them safely, where we can keep a close eye on exits.

[telepathy]

If I may make a suggestion, there's certain to be a country club in the area.

[ :') Let's make this mission as painless as possible. ]

[allaboutme]

A country club? [ cordy's eyes light right up over here ] You know, for as bad a rap as wars get, this one's not looking too bad from here.

[ambitionist]

[he looks at cordy like r u real tho.] You're not going there to eat finger sandwiches and flirt with the pool boy.

[ says the guy who ... p much almost boned everyone he talked to on his last mission (and probably did bone at least one person.) #hypocritelyfe ]

[allaboutme]

Hey, I don't see what's wrong with rewarding ourselves for a job well done, do you?

[ambitionist]

Not at all. You know, after the job is done.

[telepathy]

If we're quite through with the unsolicited commentary, I believe it best we approach the local authorities sooner rather than later. [ let's bounce bitches. ]

[diplomatics]

Quite right. Shall we? [ and with that, he'll lead Emma, Leia, and Adam towards the fire escape that leads down from the roof. threads split off here for colin's group and here for everyone else looking for a country club.