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Post by Agrippa on Feb 21, 2021 7:42:02 GMT -8
Agrippa piped up
"I've met her! She is spring court. Chemist and healer, although she isn't certified for the first and wouldn't claim the second. She does work with our Archivist Noir, but perhaps more relevantly, she's being supported by Stephen Callahan. He's the squire under the Autumn Knight Chunhua, for anyone who isn't aware."
They turned to the others in the room to make it ample clear that they weren't insinuating Rowan didn't know the members of his own court
"She was working on trying to make medications with glamour for the mundane, hoping that something subtle enough could get under the radar. Wasn't quiet about it. Winter shut her down of course, but Mr. Callahan objected. Rank and influence made him bold. He continued supporting her- threw in some of his own botanical research as well. He's also a flowering..."
The light and quick tone that came from their excitement at being able to contribute dipped as they hit the end of their tape.
"Honestly in hindsight, this makes quite a bit of sense. Its exactly this kind of thing that Winter was trying to prevent, I'd imagine."
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Post by Rowan on Feb 21, 2021 16:08:01 GMT -8
"Crap. I- I can't move against her, not openly. Do you think it's a coincidence, or is someone doing this on purpose? Because trying to stop Ambrosia is likely to result in an inter-Court incident, even I can tell that." He looked at the rest of the group, especially at Finn, at a complete loss.
"I think I owe you an apology," he offered the Ogre. "My friend got hurt by this stuff so I... Thanks for keeping a levelled head."
"There's someone I can call, but they have no obligation to help me on this. I'm not sure what our next move should be, anymore."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2021 16:42:59 GMT -8
“Hi, so, that is a big step back all of a sudden - And I caught that stutter step. What's the situation? Just political? Or do you have like an oath or something that we should know about?”
Hearing about his friend was awful but Archie had to stick to the matter at hand because he didn’t just come here for some sad round of drinks after realizing this was all too much.
“Now, if I may also postulate - as Agrippa has mentioned, probably a good thing Winter shut this down. Do you think this has less to do with the Spring feud and more to do with crippling a Sun Banisher? I mean I am no Sun Tzu but if someone is coming at you, gotta hit them with the blind side right? Could also be a multi part thing, little of column A, little of column B type feud.”
Archie was trying to figure where they stood. First it was research or action, and not it's all can they or can't they.
“I mean, the worst case now is we hand this off to the right Arrow and things just happen.”
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Post by Finn on Feb 22, 2021 14:17:08 GMT -8
Finn nods at Rowan, "Of course."
He listens to the others and holds up a placating hand to Archie, "No one's dropping this or just handing it off, don't worry. These sorts of things are always much more complicated than they first appear." He turns to regard Rowan, "And I think you're probably right. Moving on our own, by ourselves, would likely cause an incident no one wants. We have a name now, a solid lead that's as good as singled out our perp, as far as I'm concerned." He gives a wry, seemingly knowing smile, "But just because I believe you and know you're earnest in this doesn't mean the rest of the Courts will do the same. What we need is someone who can do the same trick, would be willing to do so publicly, and will be trusted at their word." He glances at the rest of the group. "I don't suppose any of you know anyone like that." He wasn't expecting so, that would be too easy.
"Failing that, we need solid evidence that doesn't need magic to be believed. And we need to get it quickly, and legally. At least, legally within the Freehold laws." Another pause then a somewhat more reserved sentiment. "Unless you all think that won't matter. If Spring isn't going to be on board stopping this, then it could all be over our heads. I think we do need to stop this, but maybe we get the evidence and make sure it ends up in the right hands to do the right thing discreetly, rather than going public."
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Post by Angel on Feb 23, 2021 18:29:10 GMT -8
Angel sat silent as he took in the information. His mind racing through algorithms, recipes, and designs. He nodded to himself and stood. “Will make support equipment. Find me when ready.” The Tinkerer left to return to his room at the Hostel to prepare.
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Post by Rowan on Feb 23, 2021 19:44:15 GMT -8
"No, it's not an Oath. Nothing so concrete. I don't know politics - I have no idea what open actions of an Autumn against another will cause to me in the long run."
Pause.
"But maybe I don't need to. We think they're targeting Winter for the gag order, right?. And they messed with both Sweeney and Eurydice. What if we simply suggested a person responsible for this and pointed the motley their way? Work with me here. They have Positions, all three of them, and they can tap resources we can't."
"I don't care how it happens as long as the drug disappears. I'm Autumn, for crying out loud. Direct confrontation is for Summer. No offence, Finn."
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Post by Agrippa on Feb 23, 2021 19:50:53 GMT -8
"The court is not a monolith. Its not about whether Spring does or doesn't want to stop it- its about who we can find in Spring who does, and whether we can find that out without outing the situation to someone we shouldn't."
Agrippa spoke with a little too much confidence for such a new member to the freehold. Their expression skewed sour
"Of course, that's far easier said than done... if we can still scout around the place to try and dig up dirt without getting in trouble-"
They motioned at Archie, to make it clear they were speaking of the location the Fairest had provided
"I would be more comfortable with that. Who knows, we might find something that hands us a quick ticket to a simple solution. Tangible evidence, a further kink in the plot, really anything that gives us a clearer path. I don't know about you, but strolling up to Chugunkin with nothing but smiles and prayers and trying to trick him into telling us whether he's supportive or not without giving anything away is not my idea of a fun time."
The very thought of that conversation sent shivers down their spine- they would likely be the one who'd have to conduct it too. Them and Archie. Talk about being dead on arrival. Perhaps if they could fish out a name to put to Finn's hypothetical person trusted by the courts, they could avoid this all-together...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2021 20:20:54 GMT -8
“So - let me just try and get this. This is all about helping your friend this drug hurt, and getting it gone - but now that we know Autumn is involved in some way or another we are back right off and even if we do pursue it I assume it would be without you? Is this right Rowan, or am I hearing things funny? Next my question is what is your plan to alert the fine individuals of this Motley that they should go take care of this?”
“Four of us left right? What’s the game plan - the Fall wants to pass it off, Finn, yourself? Stop it hands on or trust others too it and wash our hands? Agrippa same question your way. I have heard a lot of crazy things, and I have made some little leaps here and there. Because it seems that for as much as we know, we don’t know anything except who Ambrosia is and where she is.”
Some facts.
Now let us figure this out before we waste more time.
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Post by Finn on Feb 25, 2021 0:17:07 GMT -8
Finn nods at Rowan's suggestion. "You know the movers and shakers here better than I do, at least. But I don't want to just drop a name in someone's ear and wait and see what happens." He gestures toward Agrippa, "And Agrippa here has a point. No organization is 100% watertight. People are people."
He addresses Archie next. "I don't want to speak for Rowan, but I didn't get the sense he had any intention to just drop this. I think we need evidence. But rather than being a smash and run operation, this needs to be a bit more discrete."
He let's out a quick sigh and runs a hand through his ginger hair. "As far as I see it, secrets here don't benefit us, only them. Let's see what evidence we can get - legally within the Freehold's laws in any case - and then let's spread it around. Drop it in the ear of whomever you think might be able to do more than us, Rowan, but also turn it over to others. Spring, to let them know one of their own is screwing with a potential inter-court incident, and I'll hand whatever I can over to the Constable. Hit this operation with pressure from all sides and we're much more likely to pull it down."
He pauses, hoping everyone's on board. "Of course, that's counting chickens before they hatch. We need evidence first. Where do we start?"
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Post by Agrippa on Feb 27, 2021 1:54:31 GMT -8
"My vote is to scout the place out. I know I can very likely get in with no one the wiser, and I suspect I'm not the only one. How blurry the legalities on that are, I don't know. I'm not exactly a lawyer. But. In my estimation it looks to be the most prudent way forward. Again, I believe any conversation probing to see who in the upper echelons would disapprove of this has a high chance ending in flames."
Agrippa looked about the gathered folks, shrugging helplessly. All of this was far over their head.
"Anyone else with me? Infiltration first, whatever else second?"
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Post by Finn on Mar 1, 2021 23:01:31 GMT -8
"Aye," Finn sounds off, "So long as we don't trip over any oaths or laws, I'm game."
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Post by Krakenbox on Mar 6, 2021 16:13:15 GMT -8
Direction given, the Lost head to the investigation site.
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