PLAN TIME

[twibeast]

[ Beast waits until the next morning to say anything to the rest of the group, in part because it's a little late when they get home and he doesn't want to gather everyone on short notice and also because he needs some time to collect himself. First thing in the morning though he sends the message through discordia. ]

@ everyone
The Authority has been found.

She's one of the regulars at the Phantasma Fantastique that Sir Lion described. There is no doubt about it, she confirmed it once she realized what I was. I fortunately managed to record the conversation between us and I will upload it as soon as [ he figures out how ] I am able to.

I would like to propose a meeting at the mansion in Invidia this afternoon so we can pool together any other knowledge we have and start to formulate a plan. It should be easier to figure one out in person than over messages. If you know of any new Executors or ones who don't check their phone as often be sure to let them know.

[ He pauses a moment, thinking something over, before quickly adding: ]

On another note, I would like to make a personal request.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could all try calling me Achilles for the next little while.
Lately I have been thinking of picking a new name for myself and am quite fond of this one so I would like to hear how it sounds coming from everyone else before I make up my mind. Don't worry though, I will still respond to Beast if you call me that instead.

Thank you. I shall see you all later today.


[ A few hours later, with some help from Rei, the audio file gets uploaded to the group chat. The irrelevant stuff with the "masked guest" and security has been cut so all it includes is his conversation with Greta from beginning to end, but he still provides a time stamp to when she reveals herself for anyone that wants to get to the point. The audio quality is shockingly well for being in his pocket the whole time, so both he and Greta can be heard clearly. (because that'll just make it easier for all of us) In case anyone misses it or needs a refresher, he plays it again at the meeting, right at the start.

Now, let's hash this out. ]

Comments

[discutio]

Indeed. As we understand the situation, there's no reason for any of this.

[It was frustrating, and when he was frustrated he ended up stress cooking. Lucky for everyone else.]

Then again, given where we are, perhaps the unwillingness to relinquish power makes sense.

[emberserker]

No one would willingly give up the power to do whatever they wanted, would they?

[discutio]

If the alternative is to contend with a group of one's enemies, then common sense might prevail now and then.

[emberserker]

We'll have to see. It's doubtful she knows how many of us there are, but we don't know how strong she is.

[discutio]

That is true enough. I'm not about to assume she has no chance of victory, but the numbers alone make it a somewhat slimmer one in concept.

[twibeast]

Actually, this reminds me of a point I would like to bring up.

As you all heard, I lied to her about being with another Executor last night. While I didn’t hide that there were others, as far as she knows there could be nearly a handful of us, and the only one she can identify is me.

This is different from last time, where we first confronted Esme as a group and she had a chance to see the majority of our faces. So long as the rest of you don’t do anything reckless and identify yourselves to Greta, you should be able to continue investigating without suspicion. My hope is that we can use that to our advantage.

[emberserker]

We could follow Mona's plan and simply steal her fortune, I suppose.

[twibeast]

Oooh, now that is an idea, isn’t it?

It would at least be the most straight forward, I presume.

[emberserker]

However one might go about it... Do we know where she lives yet?

[twibeast]

Not yet, I don’t think. Still, we know according to Monarch where all her money is kept at least. I feel it’s safe to be sure that Vault 0 is absolutely hers.

[schardynfreude]

Clearly we should find a manner to transfer the vault to one of us.

[alcahest]

Isn't that a bit understated...? Would that work? We did something really flashy with Esme...

[twibeast]

[ Beast pauses for an awkward moment when Chiron speaks, before quickly scooping up another spoonful of risotto. ]

...Yes, of course.

[ Does he still feel stupid about last night? Maybe. ]

[daughterofthemark]

I see! An espionage mission, with all of us hidden in plain sight!

[...]

[twibeast]

Yes, precisely!

[ Good job Veil ^_^ ]

[daughterofthemark]

[Yay!]

We should find costumes!

[...don't ask her what she's actually planning to do, she hasn't gotten that far yet.]

[twibeast]

...Please nothing that stands out too much.

[crypddyd]

I'm still reeling that it's Miss Greta...

Still, even if she only knows you, she does know that Executors are on the prowl. Her security will surely increase.

[twibeast]

[ He stares at Lion carefully for a moment and this time doesn’t bring up toilets ]

Do you think your job at the theater may be compromised if she is? Would she be able to figure you out if you continue working there?

[ It would be a great boon for them if Lion can keep an eye on here through work but he also knows it was difficult for him to keep his cool sometimes around Esme. Granted, Greta hasn’t POISONED everyone yet but... he doesn’t want Lion in any unnecessary risk if there’s even a chance Greta can sus him out. ]

[crypddyd]

[he ponders this seriously- because it's a fair question]

I think... as long as she hasn't harmed any of us... I will be able to contain my temper. My rage at Esme was because of how close many of you came to death. It could not be forgiven.

[twibeast]

All right. Thankfully she didn’t seem malicious. Just a bit of a shit.

[ DAMN DAD SAID A SWORE. ]

If you feel she isn’t suspicious of you in any way then I would appreciate it if you could keep an eye on her, Sir Lion. If she stops coming then we’ll know she’s being cautious, but truthfully given how smug she was I highly doubt she will.

Either way, I trust you.

[crypddyd]

[He looks touched by his trust]

I will do my best to live up to it, Achilles.

As for Greta... hmm, if she is as confident as you say, then perhaps we can use that to our advantage? If we go straight for her wealth she may come to defend it. But a distraction... something she would assume was an attempt on her Authority... perhaps that may give us enough time to take the vault?

[swordofajerk]

So do we leave you at home, or do you act as the distraction?

[twibeast]

Me?

[ Huh... he hadn’t thought of it much but... ]

I suppose... if the plan requires a distraction I can provide - my powers are more suited for that, after all. But for now it would probably be best for me to stay behind or at least keep my distance from you all when we’re in Avaritia.

[heir_to_ruin]

I dunno about that.

[What, he's been here the whole time, he's just been stuffing his face.]

Esme had no reason to know who I was but she knew what I was right away.

Pity...