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

[telepathy]

Is there a safe place nearby? One that we might lead them to believe their children are hiding safely.

[behindcloseddoors]

The police station, perhaps. We could claim it was too dangerous to try to transport them, when they were already safe.

[telepathy]

Excellent. There's a dangerous criminal roaming these parts: moving them would only open them to being his victims. They'll do better thinking their loved ones are safely locked inside. Now, these sympathetic nobles you've mentioned, are they all back at the club?

[behindcloseddoors]

I saw all of them there, yeah. For the rest... well. You're going to need more than just words to convince them.

[telepathy]

Believe me. Before the night is through, they'll have seen far more. All we need is enough members of the ruling class to support Marcus' return for us to be assured he won't suffer another coup before his lifetime's out. This Isle needs cooperation, not civil war.

[behindcloseddoors]

Couldn't say it better myself.

There's a few who aren't going to be happy about this. The Von Eckridges might be the most outspoken.

[telepathy]

Splendid. We'll isolate them from the others. Anyone else?

[behindcloseddoors]

The Slinns. Anyone else should fall in line with the majority, but they're both strong voices in support of Sarandis' regime, and very persuasive.

[telepathy]

Not as persuasive as me. Might they be baited into sabotaging themselves? Sarandis is hardly known for his pacifism.

[behindcloseddoors]

Sabotaging themselves how?

[telepathy]

Perhaps provocation to attack or reveal themselves for what they might have done in Sarandis' service. I'd wager they could easily be baited to strike out at my people, but I'd like to avoid it, if possible, given that yours have far more reason to side with Slinn and the Von Eckridges than the specter of King Marcus.

[behindcloseddoors]

[ he shakes his head ] These people are highborn nobles, but that's about all. You're not going to prompt any of them into physical violence - they're too interested in saving their own asses.

[telepathy]

You'd be surprised how low the highborn will sink with the right prodding.

[ Emma would know, after all. She's seen the dirtiest parts of it in her own world. There's no love lost in her tone, but she waves it off. ]

Hmm. But you're probably right. Which means our best chance lies in keeping them well out of the other nobles' ears until Marcus has secured his seat.

[behindcloseddoors]

[ he hesitates a moment, rubbing at his chin before he says carefully ] I... could take them aside for questioning. Make them wait for me to finish up with someone else, buy us some time. Who's going to turn down a Sergeant's interrogation? They're all familiar enough with red tape that it wouldn't look suspicious.

[telepathy]

It could work. I don't imagine my people would have a problem isolating those we can immediately sway by alerting them to Marcus' presence, and then allow them to dispense the information to the others.

[behindcloseddoors]

[ for a moment, he's sobered by the reality that if this all falls through, he'll lose his job, his livelihood, and probably his freedom.

but it doesn't deter him, either. ] You've got yourself a deal. Miss...?

[telepathy]

Emma Frost.

[ But she doesn't offer him her hand. ]

Now let's get back before anything gets out of hand.

[behindcloseddoors]

Alastair Stone. [ the pleasantries are comforting to him, okay. having a name makes this all feel a little more personal at least. ] Alright then. After you.

[telepathy]

[ Aight walkin' back not sure how long the other thread needs before they return. ]

[behindcloseddoors]

[ any time now is fine~ ]