[Closed] War Table Op: Once More Into The Berg

[justice_is_blond]

WHO: Anders, Alan, Ciri, Inessa, Jamie, Prompto
WHAT: The Inquisition needs some information, so it sends in these clowns
WHEN: Right around now
WHERE: Location
NOTES: Warning: Bad recorder playing



It's not every day the First Warden has a birthday party. In fact, it only happens once a year, provided multiple First Wardens don't get offed. It's been known to happen.

But it isn't happening any time soon, likely, which means the big birthday party with a lot of invitees is the best place to crash to try to get some desperately needed information. And while there are certainly dignified ways to do it, by slipping in a few bards or some servants, dignity is low on the list for this infiltration.

Their mission, as they've chosen to accept it, is to gather information while pretending to be entertainers. Let's hope this doesn't self destruct in five, four, three, two...

Comments

[wontforgetyou]

[Plans and practice are important, to be sure, but so is costuming, and after they've made camp Jamie takes advantage of the relatively quiet period to investigate the various bits and pieces of clothing they've been given to find just the right outfit.

Or, more accurately, he's poking through the costumes to see what exactly they're in for - and as he pulls out a rather garishly multicolored pair of chequered tights a look of dismay crosses his face.]

Och, don't tell me we've got to wear these. Could we not wear something that's a wee bit less...snug, instead?

[justice_is_blond]

[He tries to look serious. He truly does. But the grin breaks forth nevertheless as he leans forward and touches what Jamie is holding.]

Are you sure that's your regret and not the fact that Hermione doesn't get to see this performance? We may turn you into a bard yet. A... interestingly clad bard.

[Anders looks into the bags himself and pulls out something that's just as stretchy, with wispy bits dangling off it.]

Personally, I'm going to wear this for Nathaniel after our mission is done. Granted, he might break something laughing, but it will be worth it.

[wontforgetyou]

[Oh, he sees that grin, but it does nothing whatsoever to stop his mouth from tugging off to one side. If anything, it causes it to pull over just that much further.]

Oh, aye, I'm sure. It's embarrassing, that's what it is. Almost as much as...aye, well, never mind that.

[It's not quite as embarrassing as the dresses - or what Anders has found, for that matter. The wispy bits are more than enough to get his eyebrows to arch up high enough that they practically disappear into his bangs.]

Think I'll be fine without Hermione seeing this at all. Why would you want to wear that for Nathaniel, though? Unless you want him to fall over laughing, that is.

[justice_is_blond]

It's exactly because he'd fall over laughing.

[The confirmation is delivered with a calm smile.]

My husband spends a lot of time being very serious. I'm the one that makes him smile, rarely, and I'm the one that makes him laugh, which is exceedingly rare.

[And therefore precious.]

I'm bringing this home after. And I don't see why you couldn't at least consider what Hermione might think of something that... tight, compared to the looseness of your usual wear.

[wontforgetyou]

Now, look-

[Whatever he's about to say may remain a mystery, however, as what Anders is saying starts to sink in - and he winds up breaking off rather abruptly, a thoughtful expression crossing his face.]

Wait, you think she might...like that sort of thing?

[justice_is_blond]

[He shrugs, looking confident enough.]

Some women like to look. If she does, you're offering that. If she doesn't, it will be a little awkward but then you'll know and you'll never try it again. Or at least not unless she asks after the outfit. Different people have different interests.

[wontforgetyou]

Or she'll fall over laughing. Your husband might not be the only one who does that sort of thing, you know.

[And then he'll wind up making faces, but that sort of thing goes without saying. Still, the possibility that she might like to look's intriguing enough that he can't quite shake it, despite his skepticism on the matter, and after a few moments he shrugs.]

Aye, well, suppose maybe I'll have a go and see what she thinks anyway. Assuming these things make it through the performance in one piece. Any idea what we've got planned yet?

[justice_is_blond]

So far? Some sort of central performance, and then we'll spread around and mingle while continuing to perform. That's when we can get information, but we have to be careful not to appear to be eavesdropping.

[A beat.]

And as usual, I'll be using a fake name on top of the fake name. Garrett again. That's safe enough. Beyond that? We'll compare information after the party and see about slipping away. Drawing as little attention as possible is the key thing. ...Along with getting information, of course.

[wontforgetyou]

[He'd thought that might be the case - wandering performers can cover a lot of ground, and listening while making it seem like he's not listening is something he's done before. That part should be easy enough. Fake names, on the other hand...that's a bit tricker, and he winds up pursing his lips briefly before giving Anders a nod.]

Garrett it is, then. Suppose I should figure out what I'll be using this time around myself, but I'll admit I'm not sure what'll work around here. Any ideas?

[justice_is_blond]

You think people might recognize Jamie?

[As he asks the question, he considers options before shaking his head.]

You could go by Thrask. I knew a good man who was named that.

[wontforgetyou]

How many other Jamies from "Starkhaven" do you know, then? Can't say as I've met anyone else from around there with a name that's even close to mine. It's all Brams and Belindas and the like.

[If it was only the name that might be one thing. But the name and the accent? That part he's not sure about, and maybe it's better safe than sorry. He purses his lips thoughtfully at the suggestion, mulling it over for a few moments before responding.]

Thrask, eh? It's different, I'll admit, but...if you say he's a good man, I believe you. You really think it'd work, though?