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  1. #1
    Cayce's Avatar


    The sky was utterly black, the storm clouds blotting out the stars, even though the rains had finally ended. Streetlights glistened on the rain wet pavement, and everything in the neighborhood around the Gallery had closed.

    Yellow police tape cordoned off the doors to the Starbucks, and in living rooms across the city, the evening news reported on an unfortunate, drug induced episode incapacitating several people inside the establishment.

    Yet, above the door to the gallery, a massive, backlit metal sign hung like a dark halo, proclaiming Gutenberg's name for all the world to see. And, somewhere inside sat a radio, a radio that was wanted by three ruthless tyrants, and a Guardian that no one in Sacramento had ever met.

    Nevertheless, the Wise of Sacramento had agreed to fetch the radio, and so on the rooftop behind the gallery the impromptu Heist crew had gathered. It had been a simple hop from a dumpster onto a fire escape to reach the top of the building, and all that lay between the Magi and the roof of the converted brick warehouse was a ten foot alleyway, and a twelve foot drop.

    Feel free to declare equipment! Also, you'll need str+athletics to jump, and dex+athletics to safely land. Especially if you fail the jump

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  3. #2
    Star's Avatar
    Status
    (Entertainment)
    Status
    (News Media)
    New Identity
    (Jack Hoyle)
    Nimbus

    The Mirage: Star appears translucent with overlapping and slightly offset images of himself in different identities/disguises.
    Supernal

    1
    OCC
    2
    PRE

    "I get up, and nothing gets me dooooown."

    Yep, behind the balaclava, he was totally singing. That's real Van Halen. David Lee Roth. Before Sammy Hagar. Aside from the balaclava, a dark hoodie (shhhh, don't tell Avis), jeans, and sneakers were all pinched and wrinkled by a climbing harness with electrical tape wrapped over the metal rings.

    "You've got to roooooooll with the punches..."

    Long, gloved fingers framed the landing spot, then cinched the backpack tighter. It was full of two climbing ropes, carabiners, a can of black car undercoating spray, two bags of marbles, a sewing kit, a bag of powdered sugar, line-man's scissors, and double-sided tape.

    "See you on the other side."

    He'd backed up, and long legs launched him forward. If the others had been expecting more planning and jaw-jacking, well. Jumpin' Jack Flash is a gas, gas, gas. The Angel soared like he'd been born with wings, ducking into a neat roll and sliding to stop exactly where he'd framed.

      5 successes (2 needed) to Jump 10ft
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-02-06 03:30:52 Star rolls 8 to STR + Athletics + Shoes (10 Again) 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 8, 10, 4, 8 5 successes
      4 successes (2 needed) to Land w/out damage 12ft
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-02-06 03:32:21 Star rolls 9 to Mitigate Fall Dex + Ath (10 Again) 1, 9, 7, 2, 3, 9, 8, 6, 9 4 successes
    Nimbus in MiniSheet 2. Cloaked spells, no overt magical res. Scrut for deets.
    '...Watch With Glittering Eyes...'
    - Roald Dahl

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  5. #3
    Tuesday's Avatar
    Robin Lewis, Prudence Miller
    (Current ID, Reality War Name)
    Presence
    (Plucky)
    Distinctive Voice
    (Raspy)
    Status
    (Criminals)
    Allies
    (Criminals, Street)
    Tuesday

    Acanthus

    Trained Observer ●
    Trained Memory ●
    Quick Draw ●

    Nimbus

    Stained glass butterflies surround Tuesday, each pane on their tiny wings glows a verity of iridescent hues, while showing glimpses of what was, what is, and what will be. When vulgar magic is cast, the fluttering cascade doesn't last, they shatter. Falling into dull, colorless dust before vanishing completely.
    Stats/Bismark

    Oct Rits

    Health:
    Backlash:
    Mana: |
    WP: |
    Armor 1/0
    Defense 5

    Vulgar
    Active Spells: 2 / 6
    Personal Spells: 2

    [4] 2E Fate Shied (Rit)
    [3] 2E Fate Sight (Rit)

    (E-Luck)Mana 1 Spent
    +1
    DV
    3
    PRE

    Star might be singin' Van Halen. But Tuesday was a girl of walking cliches so she was humming the Mission Impossible theme.

    And unlike Star she added more Selena Kyle to her Heist Outfit. Well. The cowl, and the identity obscuring goggles at least. And the Gloves. Because Fingerprints. But she's not Femme Fatale enough to do the cat suit or heels. So it's jeans, and sneakers for her too.

    Watching Star soar was amazing. And made her a little green. Because envy. And a little hot. Because holy mama. The knobby kneed mop haired angel can do that.

    Following after, Tuesday bounces from foot to foot and tries to give herself a little Luck. Just a little because why should she resort to vulgar to get her Heist on?

    Eventually the golden glyph sparkles to life and settles upon the Unicorn.

    Backing away from the ledge, so she can give herself a boost, and follows after Star. Showing everyone that maybe the Unicorn should have been a Pegasus. Before ducking into a near identical tight roll and comes to a stop with a grin. Bouncing on her feet once more she turns to Star, her hazels sparkling behind the goggles, and smiles.

    Then she turns back to the taller building and beckons the slow pokes over.


    Rolls
    Health: | Mana: | Willpower:

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  7. #4
    Tuesday's Avatar
    Robin Lewis, Prudence Miller
    (Current ID, Reality War Name)
    Presence
    (Plucky)
    Distinctive Voice
    (Raspy)
    Status
    (Criminals)
    Allies
    (Criminals, Street)
    Tuesday

    Acanthus

    Trained Observer ●
    Trained Memory ●
    Quick Draw ●

    Nimbus

    Stained glass butterflies surround Tuesday, each pane on their tiny wings glows a verity of iridescent hues, while showing glimpses of what was, what is, and what will be. When vulgar magic is cast, the fluttering cascade doesn't last, they shatter. Falling into dull, colorless dust before vanishing completely.
    Stats/Bismark

    Oct Rits

    Health:
    Backlash:
    Mana: |
    WP: |
    Armor 1/0
    Defense 5

    Vulgar
    Active Spells: 2 / 6
    Personal Spells: 2

    [4] 2E Fate Shied (Rit)
    [3] 2E Fate Sight (Rit)

    (WP to roll)Willpower 1 Spent
    +1
    DV
    3
    PRE

    Book Keeping~
    Health: | Mana: | Willpower:

  8. #5
    Strix's Avatar

    Strix

    (jumping roll)Willpower 1 Spent
    2
    PRE

    Strix did not come with any theme song as he stood on the roof, watching Star and Tuesday make their respective jump without any problems and landing equally as elegantly it would appear. Just like the other two, he did come dressed completely black with a long sleeved shirt with a hood that he had pulled up over his head, with black jeans and sneakers. Over the upper part of his face wore he a black mask that probably came from some Halloween costume, which he had been mindful enough to only put up over his face after pulling the hood over his head and they were already up on the roof.

    He also wore black gloves, which he really didn't much like but it was better than leaving any finger prints.

    Backing away from the edge of the roof he currently was on to get enough momentum for a running start, Strix took off and leaped over the other side. If he was the dramatic type, he could have put his hands out as if spreading wings to bring some sort of honor to his namesake, just as close to soaring as the other two before him in their jump. His landing, however, would have ruined that image, as he came into contact with the other roof in a way that ended with him face down on the hard stone, groaning.

    "Fucking hell," he muttered under his breath as he picked himself up, no doubt having bruised something. Let's just hope the rest of the heist would go smoother.

      Rolls
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-02-07 16:30:19 Strix rolls 5 to landing safely (Dexterity 3 + Atheltics 2) (10 Again) 3, 2, 4, 9, 5 1 success
    2017-02-07 16:29:43 Strix rolls 7 to jumping (Strength 2 + Athlethics 2 + WP) (10 Again, WillPower) 9, 3, 9, 5, 9, 2, 9 4 successes
    Equipment & OOC

  9. #6
    Aurora's Avatar
    Aurora
    Spells
    Striking Looks
    (Riveting)
    Presence
    (Confident)
    Fame
    (Entertainment)
    Madison Cross
    (Sleeper ID)
    Gnosis
    Aurora
    Aurora

    Dedicated Magical Tool

    Multicolored copper bracelet with intricate loops winding around her right wrist.
    Nimbus

    The sweet, fragrant smells of roses mixed with lilacs emanate from her as she casts magic. The scent intensifies, bordering on intoxicating, when Life magic is cast. When Aurora casts Vulgar magic, the scent takes a nasty turn, to the putrid, nauseating odor of a rotting corpse. The stronger the magic, the more those around want to retch at the smell.
    Monthly Spells

    Monthly spells done on character sheet.


    Pulse of the Living World[POT 6]
    Organic Resilience[POT 6]
    (PrP Treasure Hunt)

    Active Spells: 1/6
    [Detect Substance]Bone
    Personal Spells: 2/3
    Vulgar:
    Mana:6/8
    WP:3

    (WP used to make the jump)Willpower 1 Spent
    2
    FAME
    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    She works on twisting her long dark ponytail into a bun as she watches the others make the jump. Sighing, she realized she was about to do the same thing. Well, the intent was to do the same thing, her success was still up in the air. She didn’t have luck on her side anymore, and was not looking forward to this. It wasn’t that she hated heights, she just didn’t want to have to attempt to jump to another roof top.

    Faye had dressed in all black. Black yoga pants, black fitted t shirt and black sneakers. So she jumps a few times, testing the sneakers and working her nerve up. Wasn’t there an easier way to do this?

    Closing her eyes, she starts running before taking the leap. Which surprisingly went better than she was expecting. But the landing? Well, it certainly wasn’t graceful, and it definitely was going to leave a bruise. Both on her body, and her ego. But hell, she made it, and any wise ass remark would get met with a death stare.

    Standing, she brushes off her butt and shrugs. It was what it was.

      5 successes
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-02-07 20:08:23 Faye rolls 8 to Jump!(Strengh+Ath) (10 Again, WillPower) 8, 10, 8, 4, 8, 1, 5, 8, 7 5 successes
      1 success
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-02-07 20:08:54 Faye rolls 6 to Land?(Dex+Ath) (10 Again) 6, 8, 1, 6, 1, 3 1 success

    Not much for equipment...sneakers and a copper bracelet on her right wrist

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    Star's Avatar
    Status
    (Entertainment)
    Status
    (News Media)
    New Identity
    (Jack Hoyle)
    Nimbus

    The Mirage: Star appears translucent with overlapping and slightly offset images of himself in different identities/disguises.
    Supernal

    1
    OCC
    2
    PRE

    "Nice job, Batgirl."

    Tuesday gets offered a gloved fist for a bump. Strix... yeah. That's totally a cough and not a snicker. Someone might still be a little annoyed that someone else got told to check the building out but didn't bother to look for cameras. That's not how ops go. Faye? Little surprised. Figured she'd Life up those skills or... something. But maybe circus tricks use different muscles.

    Still? Everyone made it. Which is good, because stopping to collect someone off the sidewalk would have sucked. Surprised? Nah. Because hopefully anyone who didn't think they could make it would have said something. Or stayed behind.

    "Strix, do your thing. Wave when you find something interesting."
    Two fingers pointed at his eyes, then the roof. "The rest of us need to check the roof for security. See if we tripped anything. Then scout the edges to make sure no one below saw. Sorry, like, I'm not trying to be bossy, just, you know."

    You know. Time. Totally of the essence.

    OOC
    Nimbus in MiniSheet 2. Cloaked spells, no overt magical res. Scrut for deets.
    '...Watch With Glittering Eyes...'
    - Roald Dahl

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  13. #8
    Cayce's Avatar


    In the dark, the roof was mostly a plain of shadow, light only carving a few clearings out of the darkness. A faint glint could be seen coming from the exhaust and intake of the Gallery's HVAC, a rather robust piece of equipment, no doubt to help regulate the environment of the more delicate pieces. Otherwise, the roof was mostly empty, except for the five Magi, of course.

    And, surprise surprise, there was a camera on the roof. And another one. Five, in total, but all were facing outward. The roof, it seemed, wasn't a point of concern. An error which would no doubt be addressed. Assuming the Magi succeeded, of course.

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    Tuesday's Avatar
    Robin Lewis, Prudence Miller
    (Current ID, Reality War Name)
    Presence
    (Plucky)
    Distinctive Voice
    (Raspy)
    Status
    (Criminals)
    Allies
    (Criminals, Street)
    Tuesday

    Acanthus

    Trained Observer ●
    Trained Memory ●
    Quick Draw ●

    Nimbus

    Stained glass butterflies surround Tuesday, each pane on their tiny wings glows a verity of iridescent hues, while showing glimpses of what was, what is, and what will be. When vulgar magic is cast, the fluttering cascade doesn't last, they shatter. Falling into dull, colorless dust before vanishing completely.
    Stats/Bismark

    Oct Rits

    Health:
    Backlash:
    Mana: |
    WP: |
    Armor 1/0
    Defense 5

    Vulgar
    Active Spells: 2 / 6
    Personal Spells: 2

    [4] 2E Fate Shied (Rit)
    [3] 2E Fate Sight (Rit)

    +1
    DV
    3
    PRE

    She should have known Star wouldn't get the difference between Batgirl and Catwomen. Since Gambit. But if she'd gone with Batgirl she might have worn a cap. Scratch out that 'might have'. If she'd gone with Batgirl she would have worn a cape. For this snort Caper.

    Oh look Fist Bump. Awww yeah. She snorts out a laugh. God she felt like a dork. But come on. They were on a rooftop ready to get their heist on.

    Then she notices Strix. Followed by Faye.

    Must not laugh. Must not laugh. Must not laugh.

    ...she snorts a little, even as she keeps her lip bitten.

    Head shakes, as she moves in the opposite direction to Star.

    Gotta figure the camera slash alarm situation out.

    Which turned out to be a little laughable. Hazels find the others and a glove clad finger points. One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Now Strix can do his Matter thing and be totally free to wave if there's interesting stuff to be seen.


    Rolling so the Unicorn notices stuff too~
    Health: | Mana: | Willpower:

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    Strix's Avatar

    Strix

    2
    PRE

    Strix for his part didn't react to any cough or snort that was most definitely caused by his graceless landing. Might just be fate getting back at him for not having done a throughout job checking out the gallery before making to Starbucks.

    "Mattering away." Strix commented and looked down at the ground; a golden glyph appeared beneath his feet, spinning, circling, and expanding as he reached for Stygia — the glyph dissolving as it sunk into the surface they were standing upon, opaque becoming transparent.

      Steel Windows; 1 success
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-02-10 09:31:01 Strix rolls 5 to Steel Windows (Gnosis 2 + Matter 3) (10 Again) 3, 8, 5, 2, 2 1 success

    Then he looked around underneath, walking around as he tried to find what they came for. This time, however, he was also looking around to see if there were any cameras, especially on the floor/ceiling that likely would be attached there.

      Searching
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-02-10 10:04:53 [05] Strix rolls 5 to searching (Wits 3 + Investigate 2) (10 Again) 7, 10, 4, 2, 10, 8, 5 3 successes
    2017-02-10 10:04:53 [04] Strix rolls 5 to searching (Wits 3 + Investigate 2) (10 Again) 8, 4, 7, 6, 6 1 success
    2017-02-10 10:04:53 [03] Strix rolls 5 to searching (Wits 3 + Investigate 2) (10 Again) 7, 1, 8, 9, 10, 3 3 successes
    2017-02-10 10:04:53 [02] Strix rolls 5 to searching (Wits 3 + Investigate 2) (10 Again) 3, 9, 8, 8, 10, 5 4 successes
    2017-02-10 10:04:53 [01] Strix rolls 5 to searching (Wits 3 + Investigate 2) (10 Again) 3, 10, 5, 10, 1, 5, 10, 1 3 successes
      Perception
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-02-10 10:06:48 [05] Strix rolls 6 to perception (wits 3 + composure 3) (10 Again) 9, 3, 1, 6, 3, 6 1 success
    2017-02-10 10:06:48 [04] Strix rolls 6 to perception (wits 3 + composure 3) (10 Again) 6, 1, 2, 6, 3, 10, 4 1 success
    2017-02-10 10:06:48 [03] Strix rolls 6 to perception (wits 3 + composure 3) (10 Again) 10, 5, 3, 5, 9, 9, 7 3 successes
    2017-02-10 10:06:48 [02] Strix rolls 6 to perception (wits 3 + composure 3) (10 Again) 9, 7, 7, 8, 1, 1 2 successes
    2017-02-10 10:06:48 [01] Strix rolls 6 to perception (wits 3 + composure 3) (10 Again) 7, 3, 3, 2, 8, 8 2 successes

    OOC

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