PrP: Tunnels Off the Rails

[Kray]

As offers of armour, weapons, aid, and even hedgespun disguises, that one tempts him, pour across from the sovereigns, the Ogre seems a little overwhelmed. "Uh. whoa, whoa. That's very kind of you both." Not sure how to politely turn down all of that. "But I don't need any of that, save it for people who do." To Sarah first. "There is no way I can afford something nice as a hedgespun sack never mind a disguise I got nothing to put towards it." And nothing hedgespun ever comes cheap. Not that I would want a disguise. "Circe I got my jacket for armour, and my fists, if it comes to it my teeth, for punching back." Or just crush a spine people tend to run when they see that. "I suck with guns of all sorts more likely to blow my own foot off." Not to mention the trigger guard always gets caught on my too big fingers.

"If you think it would be safe for you disguised then by all means come with." With all those options she must have one that will work. "If that would make you feel better about it." Solo was just my way of doing it safe but I'm not married to the notion.

Sneaking has it's uses. "If it's something we do end up doing is there anything to stop us just walking in or is sneaking the best bet?" I can't exactly dive behind a lamppost.

He nods. "Yeah apologies gone a little off track, is there any more to be said of the tunnels?"

[Seraphina]

Pouring herself more tea, then offering some to Kray, knowing Circe had coffee, “Only the corniest will do!” then a shrug, “Not sure if I know anything or even a little bit, just what I found worked.” And that was that.

“Anytime Circe, always happy to keep you caffeinated!” a caffeinated Circe was a Happy Circe.
“Only thing, I don’t know if the mirror is still available in that store. But I don’t think we would have that big of a problem finding another way back. And I don’t think the guards would have learned much, I mean, I had them going on a pretty fun scavenger hunt.”

Laughing, “That we have, but at least it derailed to an important discussion.” So there was that.
A shake of her head, “No, it does not work, it immediately drops. Same way any Hedgespun will immediately activate. The Hedge knows what we are and it will not hide us.” It was just how it was. “But yeah, sounds like we have a lot we want to get done. Maybe splitting tasks is the easiest way to get most of it done. I can research them, but unfortunately, makeup doesn’t hide much for me, I’m not that skilled with it.” She could pop on a wig and maybe some contacts, but she was still going to a Fairest and draw attention.

She knew she couldn’t force him to take Hedgespun, “Well, a lot of materials can be gathered from within the Hedge with your own hands. It just depends on what is needed. But I understand what you are saying, and the offer will stand if you change your mind. I love Hedgespinning for those around me, and would enjoy making you something some day as well.” No pressure, just making sure the offer was out there.

“Well, last I was in the Orchard, well, the barn, it was in shambles. There was the explosion Circe caused which damaged the barn, and the trees. Though Rhodes went through and killed them. There was no one there, except the guard I was with, but they had a Gate going from the warehouse to the upper level of the barn. I did manage to destroy the Gate on the Hedge side, but there is nothing to stop them from rebuilding and taking back over the spot. So the only thing stopping us from just walking up is not knowing if they’ve setup camp again. If they have, then I don’t think we’ll be welcome guests.” Best to check it out first.

[Circe]

Circe nurses her coffee as the conversation continues.


"Alright Kray," she accepts his rejection. What, she can be practical? "If yer sure ya have enough kit." Though she'd say I told you so if he didn't. She was a little irked about the rejection of guns. She had so many, but she can't get a firing line going. Such a shame. "Though keep us both in mind Kray," Circe sips her coffee as she points back and forth between herself and Seraphina, "If ya get some good stuff from the Hedge and want to commission." She nods to Seraphina, "Yes, we can spin stuff. From nothing, is going to be trash. But if ya get some beastie's destructive part, hide, or shell? We can make something stronger with that."


As for the mirrors, Circe was confident the gates in the barn were done. "Well, we can just buy the mirror, though I think the otherside was blown out oh ho ho oh," she laughs, "But yeah. The guards were stupid." Circe agrees with a nod. "It is the only rally point in the Hedge we know of. Maybe they have some notes left there, maybe we find nothing," Circe concludes. If all else failed, they could do one other thing to track them down.


"Checking there gives us a delay until we get the safety gear. Do the research. Or visit a Market to barter for intel," Circe summarizes to Kray and Seraphina.


Though it was disappointing that the Mask wouldn't dial in for a quick disguise. So, it was just other disguises then? "Right, right," she nods at Sera, "Hollywood can't disguise us. Only full coverings. Not subtle, but heavy armor disguises everything if it has face protection. Can't tell if I'm a gal or guy in the riot gear."


The tunnels? "Well, orders I can do now, easy enough. I can use Brownie ta bullshit the facade up," she offers as splitting the work comes up, "It'll speed up the work. That way we don't have to worry about it. Make it a priority. Phase out with the supplies, phase back in when done."


She'd probably be unarmed to save on Glamour, but it'd work.

ooc 3 days left, we good to wrap?

[Kray]

Kray stretches getting to ready to start moving around soon, time was getting on. and nods. 'So. For tunnels, I need to be building boxes for dirt and supports for the ceiling before I dig out the collapse. And use dirt blocks and bricks to improve access and maybe make a few storage sheds.'' I'll probabaly just brick up those alcoves they mentioned to dump the dirt in and leave space for a door. ''Once the façade is up then clear away the storm drain collapse so something more robust can be put in to disguise and deter.'' That about sums up my parts in this I think.

A finger makes the rollover motion. ''Uh. Then regarding this rust. Wait on the research, the disguise and the market visit before going to check on Anne's leftovers to see if they have any involvement.'' Because that's about the only part I'll be actually helpful for so far. He looks between the queens to make sure he has recalled all of that correctly. And of course try to work on my contract to shrivel plant life, that might be rather needed.

Yep all good , thank you for the scene

[Seraphina]

“Well Circe, remember Rhodes breaking that mirror?” because she did. She had actually considered buying it when it was broken. “The business might still be there, so it might be worth looking into, especially if it gets us a back way to the orchard.” And they did have some nice antiques there.

“I’ll get to work on the list of supplies needed, maybe have them delivered to the main offices, then I’ll work on moving them into the tunnels or something.” It would take her a while, but she was going to be helpful. “And also, I’m good with luck and providing, inspiration, to help with crafting should it be needed.” Cause that’s about all she could do with construction.

I'm good to close Thank you both a fun scene!

[Circe]

"We have a plan," she declares cheerfully. And does some typing as well. "Aaaand we have five suits on the way. And big honky safety gloves," because those had actually worked out well. "I'll stop by a hardware store, get ya some lumber for ya Kray. Check the surplus fer shovels. Have to go there to get more, ahem, scary gas masks."

The Lost continue to mingle and snack until they depart.

Great scene everyone. I'll put some XP toward the tunnels, plus resource buys for the construction supplies and gas masks.