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Post by Cʀʏsᴛᴀʟ on Jun 17, 2015 19:48:24 GMT -6
Nathan's brow furrowed at her. "We're not going to burn the house down, Miss Kendrick. Please focus." He turned his attention to Noah. "Of course we're going to steal it. And I picked each of you because your reputations get around. You're the best of the best."
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Post by echolight4eva on Jun 17, 2015 19:51:39 GMT -6
Alicia listened to this, still staying silent. At this point, if nobody knew that she had a strict policy of not talking, it would have begun to be unnerving.
Noah nodded. "You never answered my other question. What is it? What is our prize?"
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Post by wizardlizard on Jun 17, 2015 19:59:16 GMT -6
Nikolai stared at Noah and Zoe as they spoke, before pinching the bridge of his nose. Oh dear. Here was a clever duo. Nikolai's smile was gone, and his expression back to neutral. He looked up at Nathan when he said 'the best of the best,' raising an eyebrow slightly, but otherwise didn't speak.
At the mention of a prize, he looked at Noah. "The prize? I assume it's the same prize anyone ever gets when they steal. Money, reputation, and excitement. Although in this case, I'm assuming that the prize for a successful job this time also gets us a permanent seat in this little 'gang' we've got here." He said with air quotes, looking to Nathan as he said it.
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Post by echolight4eva on Jun 17, 2015 20:03:10 GMT -6
Noah glared at the older man, his eyes narrowed. "If you would let me finish, sir, you would know that I meant what is the gift Lady Venture gave?" He grit his teeth. This was a guy he knew he wouldn't enjoy working with.
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Post by wizardlizard on Jun 17, 2015 20:10:03 GMT -6
Nikolai glanced at Noah and then shrugged. "Then say target or mark. Not prize." He deadpanned. The feeling was mutual. "But he is right, much as it pains me. What are we after?" He asked Nathan.
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Post by Cʀʏsᴛᴀʟ on Jun 17, 2015 20:26:17 GMT -6
"Rumor has it that Lady Venture gave the Elariels and unknown metal, newly discovered and incredibly powerful," Nathan said. "This will be the best job you've ever run. This goes beyond money." He glanced from face to face, lingering for a moment on the silent Alicia. "This is historical."
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Post by Cʀʏsᴛᴀʟ on Jun 17, 2015 20:27:11 GMT -6
After a few moments of silence, Zoe said, "Wait, you're telling us that Lady Venture just gave these people a new, powerful allomatic metal... in a show of good faith? And you except us to buy that?"
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Post by wizardlizard on Jun 17, 2015 20:29:34 GMT -6
Nikolai looked skeptical when Nathan spoke, and glanced at Zoe when she voiced his thoughts. "I agree actually. This seems far too... 'Kind' for a noble to just do. No offense." He added offhandedly. "There must've been some other motive."
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Post by echolight4eva on Jun 17, 2015 20:34:26 GMT -6
Alicia met Nathan's eyes, her own eyes widening just slightly. This was an amazing opportunity... if it was true. She glared first at Zoe and then at Nicolai, her eyes narrowing again. This was the best chance they had at fame. They needed to take it. She gave a single nod of affirmation.
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Post by Cʀʏsᴛᴀʟ on Jun 18, 2015 13:30:45 GMT -6
"Well, of course there's another motive," Nathan said. "And I'm very curious to find out what it is. That's why three of us are going in undercover." His eyes swept over them, calculating. "How are your acting skills?"
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Post by Cʀʏsᴛᴀʟ on Jun 18, 2015 13:31:48 GMT -6
"Well, I'm out," Zoe said. She rolled her eyes and hopped up on top of the grain sack again, sitting down with her legs folded under her. At least she could admit she sucked at acting. She was a more up-front person.
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Post by echolight4eva on Jun 18, 2015 13:32:40 GMT -6
"That's the one thing I'm good at," said Noah with a grin. Alicia raised her eyebrows in a look that screamed, "Really?" She couldn't act. She couldn't talk.
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Post by wizardlizard on Jun 18, 2015 14:21:48 GMT -6
Nikolai raised an eyebrow at Noah, one that said 'oh, are you now?' Before looking at Nathan and nodding. "You're in luck, I can act as well. I can also provide us outfits to blend in, if need be." He offered with a shrug. "I am a tailor, after all. Outfits are my life's work. Disguises shouldn't be hard."
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Post by Cʀʏsᴛᴀʟ on Jun 18, 2015 14:51:32 GMT -6
Nathan grimaced. "That's unfortunate. I was hoping for a woman." He glanced at Alicia, the gears clearly turning in his mind. "You could be a mute," he said. "You wouldn't have to speak." If he wanted to get a woman inside, it would have to be Alicia. He knew full well the extent of Zoe's acting abilities, as she was the one person in the warehouse he'd met previously.
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Post by echolight4eva on Jun 18, 2015 14:56:54 GMT -6
Alicia met Nathan's eyes, her eyes narrowed challengingly. Finally, she sighed and nodded her assent, crossing her arms and leaning back some in her chair.
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Don't worry about it. I honestly should be focusing on school anyways Xd
I hate schoo