(2602) Sanctuary

[Aurora]

Arching an eyebrow, “Just a heads up, I don’t wear uniforms and I don’t dance.” Her voice flat, “Well, don’t dance outside of my show, but that’s only if I’m being paid. So unless there is money included, count me out.” She knew he wasn’t being serious, and she wasn’t either, but she was letting her thoughts on it be known.

“It’s possible to keep someone asleep, so long as one is able to keep control of the spell. I’m able to keep someone under for a good amount of time. You can also always tranquilize them, but someone with Life can purge themselves of toxins. Though it is a very difficult things to do. Now if you stack them, a tranq and force them to sleep, it’s a powerful combo.” Shrugging and taking a sip of her drink. “Just my thoughts.” For what they were worth.

Looking to Chambers, “The Prime. But it’s something we can discuss later.” Nodding, “Keeping the Great Rights isn’t a problem.” She knew them.

Smiling to Thirteen, “It does seem that way, makes me wish I had brought some beer with me.” Seems like a good way to celebrate.

A nod to Asclepius, “I don’t think anyone ever doubted your commitment. But remember what Chambers said. With each advancement, comes greater power and the need for the wisdom to know and understand the power we have. I always tell myself that just because I can do something, doesn’t mean I should or have to.” Just her two cents on everything.

Raising a hand, “Hey Salem.”

[Chambers]

Well no one had played into the joke but no one was groaning at him either so it can't have been his worst work. "I'll take the no costume and dance requirement under advisement then." Continuing the light hearted thread of the conversation, given two councillors had given a resolute no to the suggestion, even if it was one made only in jest. At Thirteens question he once again indicates the board. "Rouge cabal active in the city, known to have been inside the circle in the past." Each time he mentions it he can feel the last lingering pains from his close brush with death. And a hand strays to his ribs where unseen wounds still linger.

Asclepius seemed to grasp the situation, despite best efforts of all involved the lack of numbers, over all power, and infrastructure made such grand ideals like capture and interrogate far to uncertain. "Yes drugging people is a possibility." Something Aurora seemed to second. "But I am no Dr the risk of under or over dosing them is very real." That was his concern no the morally reprehensible act of drugging some against their will ,that he seemed fine with. "And still requires us to feed and maintain the prisoner, guard them and so on." Which brought numbers into the equation again.

Amid the topics of conversation Salem arrives and receives a warm smile from the hierarch. "Salem good to see you, keeping well I trust?" The warlocks own question is left unanswered he would pick up on the tone of the day quick enough no doubt.

Getting hold of tranquilisers was something that seemed rather tricky for the moment so that might be out of their reach. "Well without a idea zone a spell to keep someone asleep would be more potent, and thus more viable." A guard would still be required because well when containing hostile mages, you put a guard on them. Anything else was silly. "Yes later." Whatever Aurora had to say, or confirm about that was something he would not force into the open by any means. Mages had their secrecy after all.

[Thirteen]

"I do," the Acanthus answer Asclepius, "Probably more playlists than I remember. Got a soothin' one for meditations, a motivational one for exercise, several for drivin' my bike, and so on." She nodded at his gratitude, "I'd say the odds have improved. They'll never be foolproof, but every bit helps. Keep pushin'."

The arrival of her fellow Free Councilor elicited another nod, "Hello, Salem." She eyed his t-shirt a moment, but not being a mathematician, the joke may have been slightly over her head. So, no laughter, just a shrug. Jinx meanwhile, was a little more direct. "I don't get it."

A smirk to Aurora, "I could make a beer run."

Chambers explanation caused recognition in her eyes, "Ach, right. Them bastards. I thought this was a new incident." That was a slight relief.

The talk of sigils lit a lightbulb in her head, and she reached into her backpack, "Speakin' of safe passage, I had these printed up!" She pulled out a sheet of stickers! Each one was about two inches wide, circular and colorful. The image portrayed was not a classic Atlantean sigil of any sort. Instead, it was a green-and-purple numeral 13, stylized like graffiti, with the black shadow of a crow flying across it. "I've planted these along a couple of routes through Del Paso Heights. I've left one on my notice on the corkboard, so you all can recognize it." The Enchantress put the sticker sheet away. "I have plenty more, so I can replace them easy as the need arises."

[Asclepius]

The Arrows attention drawn to the door once more as another welcome face had entered into the room. “Hey there Salem, well we are playing whack a mole with the troubles of the town but other then that we are going strong I feel as a whole. How have you been?”

Aurora's comments on dancing was noted as an interest to him, he had no comments to add to it but he had assumed that she would be the kind of person to enjoy dancing, It was apparent his assumption was wrong. Again he made no comments to Aurora's additions on how to subdue a prisoner. However, he does laugh for a brief moment at one recent memory involving a tranquillizer before immediately going cold and shaken as another memory forced its way into his mind. Desperate to not think about that memory, he focused on the conversation that was going on. He did have a response to Auroras comments to him about his updates. “I am thankful to all if that is true. I just like to keep people informed of how things are progressing, and at least in some way I can be kept accountable.” Then came the comment about power and responsibility and restraint. “I have it memorised, it is an important piece of knowledge the keep in the back of the mind always and I thank him for its wisdom. In truth, work has become considerably harder as of late due to the expansion of the ways I can help people, if I were to freely be allowed to let loose then the numerous people I could help save. I, of course, know the level of danger that such actions invoke and the clear violations that they are... but, the urge to do good for some people is hard to keep in check sometimes.”

Chambers seemed to be affirming the idea of putting someone to sleep, as a means of capture, made it a strategy that would need to be kept in the back pocket should it be needed. “I am always happy to offer what knowledge I have with regards to a subjects health and conditions and injuries should we require it. Also, as for the requirement of observing a prisoner that would be in the cells I am happy to volunteer for guard duty and do my part in the shift takings.” Say it out loud and make it clear, they will remember it.

A smile is given to Thirteen before he speaks. “That's cool! I bet it must be really nice having them all organised and ready to go when you need it. My biggest issue is scrolling and skipping constantly looking for a song I want to come on for the mood I am in. However, I have no time or patience to make my own playlists up.” He nodded at the secondary comments Thirteen offered. “Of course, nothing is a certainty. If there is a will or a way, someone or something will get the upper hand regardless of how something should go.” The Arrow was hoping to be the causing the upset win, not only because of the ego boost he would get from it but also because without any detail on who he was fighting... he had to assume the worst.

[Skye]

Having listened for a minute whilst waiting for the corkboard to be free, thinking long and hard on how to phrase herself before adding her segment.

Thinking for a moment before answering her fellow arrow.
”Nahh, I am very much in line with the philosophy that music is about self expression. It is a social commentary, a way to rebel and share of yourself, to raise awareness or spread your feelings. In an era where anyone can share their music in a near world spanning manner so is it rejuvenating to feel that the way of punk is not dead.” It was not the same as it had been but she would take what she could get. ”It is freedom, that is what I feel.” Yes there was much more to it but not wanting to get into it to deeply.
Glancing over to Thirteen as she joins the musical talk.
”What kind of music draws you in? Especially workout ones, would love to deepen my own playlists for it.”

Shaking her head as he spoke for her.
”We have our part to play but when the safety and all things here are involved we are merely cards to play, everyone needs to involve themselves with what they have to offer. For us to meet and do our part is naturally a given.” A threat to the circle was a threat to them all, and they all needed to step up to the best of their abilities. Be it plans, structural, tactical or what they had to offer.

Eyes rapidly drawn toward the new/old one in surprise, having had no clue he was back in the city. Throwing herself forward, arm to the ground with a tumbling frontal flip to land on her feet three feet from him with a cock of the head and a smile.
”Hiya, sorry I don´t have pie but feel free to grab a slice of pizza.” Nudging toward it and grabbing herself a new slice on a paper plate.

Merely a glance thrown at the comment of helping Sleepers with arcana, the thought one most of those whom had left their marks in the primal wild would one day face, and one her mentor had squashed in manners she could only assume his had as well.

Raising her eyes at her fellow arrows suggestion about to speak but hearing Aurora already addressing it making herself keep silent for a second.
”I am not sure I agree, one user of arcana to keep them asleep leaves a potential risk factor, altering ones resistance to such medicine be it rate of affliction or resistance is far from unlikely nor is partial flushing. The quantity to keep them asleep with medicines would need to be precise, constant monitoring, IV´s to kept alive, there are a lot of factors to take in. Especially for prolonged periods.” It was just dangerous. ”Not impossible, but the quantity we would need and a constant guard so they do not gain a moment of clarity to alter something without immediate noticing. Nor can any effects be ones that needs to be kept active be what we should rely upon due to its risk factor for the caster.” Quickly raising her hand to mouth level. ”To be clear I am not stating an opposition, but for leaving every eventuality covered to avoid any increased danger to any one of us, both inside and outside the Circle.” Looking over towards her fellow arrow. ”Medical expertise will be a necessity, both for setup and for a guard, primarily of things to keep track of in such a state.”

[Salem]

Salem gives a nod over to Aurora, lifting his hand in a return wave. "Hey, Aurora."

The Warlock nods to the Heirarch. "Good to see you, too. I'm keeping as well as can be. Yourself?"

He smiles at Thirteen, settling in nearby. "How's it going?" he asks. He watches her glance at his chest and then he hears the Acanthus's familiar voice his confusion. He chuckles and points to his shirt. "Oh.. Uh.. pi is what is called an irrational number and 'i' is imaginary."

He smiles to Asclepius and chuckles. "Whack-a-mole can be fun as long as it works. I've been as well as can be."

Salem blinks at the Talon tumbling towards him, taking a step back as he looks at Skye. "Uh.. Hey, Skye.. Thanks.." he says, glancing towards the pizza. "It's all good. Pizza is top-tier pie.."

[Aurora]

Nodding to Chambers, “Yes, feeding and maintaining them is to be considered, unless you have a Life Master to look after them. But I also think we are getting ahead of ourselves here. There are more important things to consider first, which is how to contain them. I believe some research should go into the dosage of how much an adult can safely handle of a tranquilizer, with a Life spell to put them to sleep as well as a backup. Both are very effective in keeping a grown human male under and not a threat. But if there is another safer way, then I am all ears.” Sipping her drink once again.

“Where would such a zone be?” she asks Chambers. “Would we want a place such as below the Circle? Easier to protect? We haven’t really done much with whatever is below us.” Who knows what might be down there.

Smirking back to Thirteen, “I’d be down for a beer run! Celebrate!” raising her coffee. Was it coffee?

“Oh! Now those are nice!” nodding.

When he mentions guarding prisoners, “I’m not an Arrow, but I’m also willing to help guard any prisoners we have to make things easier on you two. I might not be the best with combat, but as a second-degree Master, I like to think I can handle my own if it came to it. So consider me willing to do what I can to help.” She’d like to think Asclepius could vouch for her willingness to step up. Well, with what he could say.

To Skye, “Which is why I suggested we do some research on the dosage. Which I am happy to do. And a Life Master should have no issues keeping someone alive in such a situation.” She had no issues doing it. “Having not only the tranquilizers on board, but a spell as well is a way of insuring there isn’t a mistake. For one caster, with a high enough Gnosis, to keep one to two spells active, should not be an issue. If it becomes an issue, you have another on standby ready to come in and take the spell over. It’s about coordination and working as a team.” Simple. “But I do plan to research the tranquilizer to know the dosage, price and how difficult it is to obtain. Good information to have in-case we want to go that route.”

[Chambers]

Taking a look at the presented stickers, certainly a novel way to mark safe passage. "Very nice, I think we'll all know what's what with those." An approving nod is given, they might not be his style, but it isn't his sanctum and they certainly do the job. "You don't need to mark out all of the heights though, only the thirty metre radius a solitaire gets, might save you some work." The declaration only required a general area not a precise location, that's what the right of crossing markers were for. To keep mages aware and on the right route once they got close.

It was indeed worth remembering that Asclepius was a medical man. "I have no doubt your expertise would make the task much easier." Certainly the best they had to the hierarchs knowledge. "My concern in simply this, any prisoners we take require round the clock guarding and with your profession, training and so on we would undoubtedly need more then just your efforts no matter how well intentioned." Guard duty would not be the matter of an event in isolation. "Even if we consider six hour shifts which is still unlikely to be all that viable it would require four mages, five or six would be better and that is involving the entire Consilium or close enough to it." And those would sill be single shifts meaning any thing that went wrong would only have one mage to handle it.

Skye jolts back into the conversation. "I did try to imply it could be tricky. Worth learning so we can employ it even in a short term method but I would much prefer an active dead zone to remove or severely hinder their ability to cast." Keeping what would then effectively be a helpless person prisoners was much easier then an actively casting mage. "But if needs must yes arcana and substances are effective." Of those options magic was preferable. Not a lot a sleeping mage can do when magic was keeping them under.

A warm smile directs to the warlock as he mentions he is well. A general gesture to the board of their woes and worries as it seems at the moment. "Oh just trying to keep on top of each new problem that adds to our ever expanding list." It had still been less then a year since the last major breach of secrecy so he was not counting chickens that things would slow down any time soon.

Aurora it seems was in agreement and as a life master in the one of the best position to comment. "Well as Asclepius reminds us he is skilled in the area maybe he can direct or educate on the administration of such drugs." Having no desire to steal the arrows thunder he directs that part of the conversation back to the Shaman.

He goes to answer regarding the dead zone but then Aurora says something that gives him pause for thought. "I have yet to venture into the labyrinth below. I can't say what is down there or how important it is. Hence I would be hesitant to place a dead zone anywhere that might interfere with." A loose gesture up to indicate the circle. "No I would focus the area on the cells themselves. So anyone or thing contained in it would be weakened or left helpless from a magical perspective." In truth as curious as he so very clearly was a healthy tinge of concern creeps into the Moros' tone.

[Thirteen]

Thirteen nodded along to Asclepius' troubles trying to make playlists, and offered a suggestion, "Well, there's alternatives. You can just stream the kind of music you're in the mood for. Radio stations, Youtube channels, find the genre you want and let it run."

Skye's question caught her by surprise, and the redhead had to give the answer a little thought, "My workout music? It's a wee bit eclectic. As long as it's energetic, keeps me movin', I throw it in. Eye of the Tiger, that sort of thing. Can't say I'm a fitness nut or anythin'. I mostly just jog."

The Acanthus gave a shrug to Salem, "It's goin'. We still need to catch you up on recent events, don't we?" Meanwhile, Jinx listened to the Warlock's explaination, nodding along. "Mmm-hmm. Mmm-hmm. Yeah, no, still don't get it." Advanced mathematical humor was not something this spirit was going to comprehend, it seemed.

The Libertine eyed Aurora's coffee cup with a smirk, "Celebratin' already, are we? We could always go out for a pint, I suppose. Toast our sanctums!"

She looked to Chambers, nodding, "I know. I haven't gone far out. Just takes time to find the right spots to place the little buggers, spots we can see clearly and the Sleepers will not pay them attention. Also, got to wait till no one's lookin' to stick them up. Don't need people on the street askin' me what I'm doin'." The backs of street signs and the sides of buildings have been go-tos so far.

Thirteen didn't really have much to add to the conversation on drugging people.

The talk of the labyrinth beneath their feet was interesting, though. She'd been to one of the cells a while back, but hadn't explored beyond that. "Corn was kept down there on his own recognizance, right? What are the locks like? Do they have cameras? If there's to be a magic dead zone, we'd have to put thought to more mundane security measures. Just because you take their spells away, don't mean they can't pick a lock."