justice_is_blond: (Why yes I am proud of myself)
Anders ([personal profile] justice_is_blond) wrote in [community profile] faderift2017-06-05 08:22 pm

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

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...

circleprodigy: (skeptical)

[personal profile] circleprodigy 2017-06-06 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Inessa's been relatively quiet and lost in her own thoughts during the day, but when they pause to make camp for the evening, she'll snap out of it to do her part. Once tents are set up and a fire going, she sets about to making tea for herself and whoever wants it.

Garahel, worn out from investigating simply everything in their path, is a furry lump at her feet but he does perk up and stare hopefully at anyone looking his way. Surely there's some food for this poor, starving soul. That or belly rubs.]


So, I should warn you all that I am neither musically nor athletically inclined. Whatever part I'm given, I'll perform. Whether or not it's performed well is another matter.

[As her mabari barks, she strokes his head and gives him a mabari crunch to settle him down.]

Yes, I know, you'll want all the attention anyway....
wontforgetyou: (not sure)

[personal profile] wontforgetyou 2017-06-06 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
[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?
circleprodigy: (wry smile)

[personal profile] circleprodigy 2017-06-06 02:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh, she is. Inessa tilts her head, thoughtful.]

That's more feasible, I suppose. Garahel can't carry my part for me all the time. [She scratches behind his ears gently.]

And no, I haven't. I doubt this is what my teachers had in mind when it came to magic, but what they don't know won't hurt them.

What about you, are you ready to be a performer?
circleprodigy: (facepalm)

[personal profile] circleprodigy 2017-06-06 02:28 pm (UTC)(link)
The evening isn't over and yet it already feels like the longest one she's ever experienced. Inessa, not at all comfortable either in her garb or as the center of attention, welcomes a break at earliest opportunity. Even Garahel the attention sponge is tiring and in need of refreshment, so she'll lead him away for some water and mabari crunches.

She'll glance back for Ciri, of course, better able to get through this in her company.
wontforgetyou: (youmustbejoking)

[personal profile] wontforgetyou 2017-06-07 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
[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.
wontforgetyou: (aye)

[personal profile] wontforgetyou 2017-06-07 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
While Jamie's still not at all fond about the outfits they have to wear for this, at least he's had enough experience with playing in front of others that he knows can ignore how ridiculous he feels and focus on the music instead. So when Anders nods, he bobs his head once and brings the recorder he's brought along up to his lips.

It's been decorated for the occasion with ribbons, one end knotted around the base and the other left to dangle and move along with his movements. For now, though, he's keeping those relatively small, his intention to provide a bit of light and cheery music as a backdrop while the others put on the first part of the show. Later on...well, he'll deal with that when it comes. For now, there's music, and that's a start, at least.
ichaer: (coarse)

[personal profile] ichaer 2017-06-07 06:27 am (UTC)(link)
For what it's worth, which probably isn't a lot... [ Ciri begins, quietly once things have settled down and the ponder of burning the costumes has mostly left the forefront of her mind. ] I was in a circus once. Dreadful act, really but I learned a trick or two.

[ Tightrope walking, knife throwing and other fun acrobatic works as she explains. ]

I could probably teach some of you something. [ A beat. ] A big maybe, of course but still probably something to help.
alankazam: ([ blue - sass ])

[personal profile] alankazam 2017-06-07 08:19 am (UTC)(link)
[ Alan bobs his head enthusiastically, or —

Ah. He's not nodding, he's trying to catch the knit pom pom on the end of his long, trailing hat. But also nodding. Because:
]

What sort of something?
circleprodigy: (wry smile)

[personal profile] circleprodigy 2017-06-08 12:00 am (UTC)(link)
[Inessa quirks a small, self-depreciating smile.]

Flexibility isn't my strong suit, I'm afraid. And while I have decent aim, it's normally with a staff. I don't suppose you know any dog tricks?

[Garahel lifts his head and wags his tail, eager to help.]
wontforgetyou: (peering)

[personal profile] wontforgetyou 2017-06-08 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
So far so good. No-one's called them out on their performances (yet) and while there hasn't exactly been a lot of down time, at least there's been breaks where he's been able to slip away from the main crowd and do a bit of scouting, although he keeps his recorder at the ready in case he runs into someone unexpectedly and has to put on a mini version of their show.

It's given him an idea of the layout of the palace, and a possible idea where they might be able to go to do a wee bit of eavesdropping. It's not necessarily the best place, though, and he decides while there's still a chance to do so it might not be a bad idea to see if Alan's had better luck there. The question is where he's gotten off to, and as he circulates through the party he keeps an eye out for the hat he saw Alan with earlier - ridiculous pom-pom and all.

In theory, it'll make it easier to find the other man. In practice? He'll just have to wait and see.
ichaer: (thorough)

[personal profile] ichaer 2017-06-08 06:53 am (UTC)(link)
Hmm. A juggling sort of something could be easy enough, and if you're feeling adventurous enough we could add knives.

[ Plus that means if hell breaks out they could throw those knives into the eyes of people. People like the First Warden. ]
ichaer: (scar)

[personal profile] ichaer 2017-06-08 06:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ Hmm! So many ideas... ]

We could have him jump through hoops that just happen to be on fire, I guess. He could probably do it easily.
circleprodigy: (more arm-crossing)

[personal profile] circleprodigy 2017-06-08 01:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[Garahel barks, always ready to show off.]

...I'll paint a fire resistant kaddis on him beforehand, just in case.

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