(Loyalty Is,) Behind Door 17

[James Turner]

James was ahead of the game on this part of the plan, clinging to the shadows as he did. Praying that the shadows held out, that he was hidden enough to avoid detection. He’d get one chance, one ‘good’ attack against Meg or her goons before he’d be ineffective so the best he could do was make it count. As he’d said in the meeting he knew there was no coming out of this clean, he didn’t like it but he didn’t see another solution either and doubted Meg would give them one either at least that would be self-defense.

He took a second to steady himself, closing his eyes to search through the future. There! If all those pieces fell into place, all those domino’s landed where they need to he’d have a shot. But it was a long process he’ll have to work at setting it up.

5 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2020-07-21 11:08:04	James Turner rolls 5 to Glimpse of Fortune's Favor (Wits + Wyrd) (10 Again)	8, 9, 10, 10, 8, 2, 7	5 successes

James Spends 1 Glamour to use Glimpse of Fortune’s Favor as an instant action, he’ll get to roll twice with eight again on his next action next turn
Equipment: Knife (+1L), Backpack, Change of clothes, small makeup kit, Cellphone

[Seraphina]

An eyebrow is raised at Circe, “I don’t think you want me trying to shoot a gun, I’d probably shoot myself before the enemy.” It sucked to admit, but it was the truth.

Then a nod of understanding. This was not a take them alive situation, and she got it. But it was time to try and hide, not something she was really good at.

Mixed emotions danced in her eyes as Rhodes kissed her cheek. Would they get to go on vacation after this? Would they survive this? Questions left unsaid, the focus needing to be on the task at hand.

Before hiding, she infuses her jacket with Glamour, feeling and seeing the spider silk hug her skin a bit tighter. Adding a little bit of defense, not much, but, more than she had.

She then tries to hide.

failure

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2020-07-21 11:52:24	Seraphina rolls 5 to Hiding!(Dex+Stealth) (10 Again)	1, 7, 3, 7, 5	failure

-1 Glamour to activate Hedgespun Jacket for +1 Def and +1 Int

[Saber Sloth]

Those who need to hide, hide. Save for the Monarchs Spring and Autumn, they think they have hidden, behind the wall nearest the Gate, but they haven't pulled their bodies tight against the wall, and so, when the Smith opens the Gate, forcing his Glamour through Room 17's bathroom door, they are in plain view of the Room beyond. As is the Succubus, having decided against hiding at all.

The Room in which Anatole strides into. Unarmed, and expected.

The Smith (and those close enough to the Gate) can see four other Doors, and an archway presuming to lead away from the Door Room, drawing the eye away from what named the Room was Iron Meg herself, and two armed guards standing either side of her, one step behind.

They're obvious Wizeneds, spindly and drawn. Whatever Mantle they carry, is drowned out by the sheer force of Iron Meg's. Bleached bones on the ground, bloody leaves falling on them. The Grey of her skin and the dull iron sheen of her tusks, are likewise stained that very particular ruby shade.

"I see you brought friends. Anatole. Ha Ha! Are those two cowering from you? Or me?" the Ogress grunts, her maw twisting into a fiendish smile, "Come on, all ya, I'm always happy to take in more....students." the way her voice wraps around the last word is covetous. Wanting. Expecting.

failure

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2020-07-21 13:58:42	guard left rolls 2 to perception (10 Again)	5, 6	failure

1 success

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2020-07-21 13:59:02	guard right rolls 2 to perception (10 Again)	10, 6, 7	1 success

2 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2020-07-21 14:01:07	Iron Meg rolls 5 to Perception (10 Again)	3, 3, 10, 7, 10, 3, 3	2 successes

[Yamiyo Lillich]

Sigh no one seemed to want the larger stun gun so she would have to leave it behind to come back and get later, at least she had the small one and that would be far easier to ditch should she be pressed into a situation like that. Circe's words rang true but she needed to be able to get rid of her weaponry quickly in case of if the worst scenario would happen.

Everything after that just happened to quickly, the gate opened and people took position, the monster they are here to fight against appearing fear dripping over her as the words are spoken hoping that she have not been seen yet as she desperately tries to hide herself whilst infusing glamour to her ankle bracelet.

3 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2020-07-22 06:05:41	Yamiyo Lillich rolls 8 to Hiding dex+ste (10 Again)	3, 2, 8, 4, 9, 6, 9, 6	3 successes

Equipment

Purse - cheaper one and not as fashionable but sturdy.
Small shield: strapped on her right arm.
Lockpicks:
Smartphone
Sewing gear - (various, sheer's, thread's, needles, measuring tape, a couple of buttons, seam ripper)
Hair/bobby pins
Zippo lighter
Ankle bracelet hedgespun D+1
A combined personal attack alarm/watch/flashlight - waterproof 160 decibel
Pepper Spray clipped on her belt.
Stun Gun (compact blue streetwise and vipertek)
Water bottle
6 small bottles of vodka
money clip and a sum of combined 100$ along with some loose coins.


Defense: 4, she will try to avoid/dodge all attacks directed at her increasing her defense to 7.
Contracts: Currently none in use
Merits: none in active use.

[Anatole]

Anatole suppresses a sigh when the Gate opens and he spies the Door Room. He cannot help but look with wonder upon it.

"Ah!"

He exclaims as his eyes fall on Iron Meg... And her associates. Typical bully, one supposed: notoriously strong yet still needing living shields to protect her and bolster her ego.

"I didn't think you'd be here waiting for me..." The wizened dwarf began. He was locking his face, if not his eyes, with the Ogre.

And then the plan went to pieces.

Fuck.

Anatole let his words die on his lips while Iron Meg spoke. He didn't deign to turn around; instead he suppressed an internal sigh and ran a hand through his effusive curls, attempting to take his ease in front of Queen Anne's infamous weapon and her guards.

"Are they? Well I guess they didn't believe I'd have the balls to make myself your pupil. Are those two wizened your student's as well? Please don't tell me they're your personal cheer squad. I mean, that would be cheap. A great warrior like you needing others to remind her how great she is? I'd expect that of a Fairest, but not you. Or are you just a windbag with a club? A tool for a defunct Queen. Don't like it? Show me what you got? Show me fucking Iron Meg!"

Flinging his arms wide, Anatole attempted to step back through the Gate.

Book keeping: -

4 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2020-07-22 06:37:13	Anatole to hide his emotions rolls 9 to Manipulation + Subterfuge + Spec (10 Again, WillPower)	9, 2, 7, 6, 10, 5, 6, 10, 3, 6, 9	4 successes

3 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2020-07-22 06:49:26	Anatole for sarcastic goading rolls 7 to Manipulation + Intimidation (10 Again, WillPower)	10, 6, 6, 6, 10, 5, 7, 7, 10, 7	3 successes

Note: Dice Roller seemed to like doubling up, so I took the second of each result for consistency.

[Rhodes]

Fuck.

Wait, Students?! What the fuck could that lumbering oaf teach me about fear?

The Dread Lord's Mantle twists angrily in a tornado of leaves as he steps out, Fiery emeeralds locked on the hulking Ogre.

It was all on Anatole and Circe now. The first attack. The ambush. That was the sign.

Still. Nothing like a little preparation. Rhodes willed the Glamour into his coat, which flashed with lightning.

[Sonnie Wu]

Well. Crap.

Had she been spotted? Peeking from her hiding place, Sonnie determined that, no, no she hadn't. Rhodes and Seraphina were probably the ones caught out. She could see the two Fairest clear as day.

The real problem was that Iron Meg wasn't coming out of the Hollow. Instead, she seemed to want Anatole to enter. That couldn't happen. The whole point of this plan was to get the Ogress away from the Orchard and it's numerous guards.

This plan was dumb. They should have expected this.

The Beast could see Meg. As ugly and intimidating as she expected. She could also see the pair of armed flunkies. They'd be a complication, too.

Ah, the Burned Dwarf was trying to goad the Ogress into exiting the Hedge Gate. This was good. Ogres, despite the stereotype, were not stupid. They were, however, easily provoked.

Of course, provoking an Ogre was usually stupid in and of itself. Sonnie had learned that first hand one time in Las Vegas. One of several reasons she wasn't welcome in Sin City anymore.

The Claviger stayed hidden, and waited. She hated waiting, but she had to give Anatole the time he need to lure the Autumn thugs outside. So, fighting the growing tension and the urge to growl in anticipation, the Monkey waited.

[Seraphina]

Sapphires take in Meg.

Ew. Was that…blood?! Oh she seemed positively wonderful!

Wait, brought friends? Shit. Stealth was never the Fairests thing. Cause how do you hide the beauty that is the Nix?

Cowering from her? Well, kinda. She looked like she hit hard, probably harder than Fawkes, and Sera wasn’t liking the odds of surviving that.

But the dwarfs words? Those took some balls. Eyes widen at the jabs and taunts, a hint of a smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

Seeing Rhodes step out, she nervously chewed her bottom lip, and stepped out as well. Wrapping her arms around herself, hugging the spider silk of her jacket closer, she tried to look smaller. But she says nothing, wide eyes looking around. Her Mantle swirling around her, petals dancing in the strong breeze.

[Saber Sloth]

If you wanna act small and meek Seraphina Orianna please roll a Manipulation + Subterfuge+1!

[Seraphina]

1 success

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2020-07-24 11:01:35	Seraphina rolls 5 to Small and Meek?(Manip+Sub)+1 (10 Again)	7, 9, 3, 7, 7	1 success