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[pbangarth]

Oh! OK. Thanks.

I figure Igbo fits into "uncommon" along with Swahili (though the categorization exhibits a distinctly ethnocentric view of what is common and what isn't.)

So, INT 5 + LOG 2 = 7 dice, needing 2 hits. That should be enough without the use of Edge.

Linguistics roll: 2 hits

I feel like Neo: "I know Igbo". Well, this changes things.

P.S. I have to say, Linguistics is my personal favourite Adept Power. It's the one I would ask for in real life.

[Crossbow]

Just so it was said, Makeover would do nothing to hide you being oyibo which is the primary problem, O'Conner's presence is a secondary one. Also, be aware, this part of Agege is especially toxic, with a background count of 2.

[pbangarth]

Yeah, I was wondering about complexion.

[farothel]

I can cast the spell in a location that doesn't have background count and then we can move in. That shouldn't affect the spell already cast, only the new spells. Also if I have to put everyone under a spell, I only have 1 focus, so that means I will be at -4 for all actions while maintaining the spells, so I'll not be doing much else.

[Necrogigas]

Since it was stated an Area Boy stronghold is close by, maybe Con should post up at a good chokehold in the event things go sideways. That way Sammy only has to worry about Torley and the two of you get a heads up if enemy reinforcements are inbound.

[pbangarth]

So, what, is the plan that Torley walks in, with Sammy in tow, both of us Physically Masked, and we suss out the conversation, hopint to discover Mr. Silence in order to at least peg him?

Then, we waylay him outside/after following him, and have our way with him?

I feel so lucky (IMG:style_emoticons/default/frown.gif) to have taken over Torley at a time when so much seems to center on him.

[Necrogigas]

Seems as good of a plan as we're gonna come up with. Only thing left is you're cover stories. If you disguise yourselves as locals you might need to explain away Torley's rank 1 and Starlet's rank 0 Igbo.

[pbangarth]

Here's an idea if we can get Sammy to go along with it.

Misogyny is prevalent in this neck of the woods. We could have Sammy be Torley's 'woman', who has been chastised by her lord and master lately, and is not allowed to talk. Anyone talks to her, she just looks submissively to Torley. Sammy could even mask herself to look as if she has been 'chastised' a bit physically.

As far as Torley's language, maybe our invaluable little guide (boy we need to reward him well) could fill us in on where there might be a small village nearby, populated by 'simple folk'. We could be dressed appropriately.

[farothel]

Here's an idea if we can get Sammy to go along with it.

Misogyny is prevalent in this neck of the woods. We could have Sammy be Torley's 'woman', who has been chastised by her lord and master lately, and is not allowed to talk. Anyone talks to her, she just looks submissively to Torley. Sammy could even mask herself to look as if she has been 'chastised' a bit physically.

As far as Torley's language, maybe our invaluable little guide (boy we need to reward him well) could fill us in on where there might be a small village nearby, populated by 'simple folk'. We could be dressed appropriately.

She's an actress. I'm sure she's had to play worse than that.

[Crossbow]

Okay, so the plan is for O'Conner to find someplace to be the cutoff if Silence makes a run for it. Sammy will disguise herself and Torley as Igbo and go to the bar to try and hire him. Is that the play? If so, let's get the spells cast.

[pbangarth]

The last bit I'm not sure of. What does the simpleton want of the great Silence? Are we in there to identify or to make contact? If contact, then what is our story?

[Necrogigas]

The simpleton routine can be used to identify, and if you can isolate the target, drop the act when you make contact.

[pbangarth]

That's the part we need to clarify. Do we try to hire him? Offer to buy the item? What?

[Necrogigas]

Perhaps Torley should observe the target for a time, if possible, to determine the best approach.

[Crossbow]

Just so it is said, still waiting on spells to be cast.

[Crossbow]

Okay, I forgot how I did this the last time so I just emailed the picture to Necrogigas. I need you to tell me where in general you want to set up.

[Crossbow]

Okay, I forgot how I did this the last time so I just emailed the picture to Necrogigas. I need you to tell me where in general you want to set up.

[Necrogigas]

In that three way intersection between the brothel and the market. There I have the direct route to the Area Boys compound cut off, and can quickly get down to the warf if Silence goes around that way.

[pbangarth]

Ouch, farothel. That drain sucks.

[farothel]

Ouch, farothel. That drain sucks.

It's only 1 stun, so it isn't that bad (the spells are only Force 3 as that's the highest I can put in my sustaining focus). Stun will disappear quite quickly as well. By the time we manage to get to that bar through Lagos' traffic, it should be gone.

[pbangarth]

Oh oh oh. I read 1S as one serious hit. Sorry. Too many switches between SR3 and SR4.

[Necrogigas]

Also, be aware, this part of Agege is especially toxic, with a background count of 2.

Dropping Improved Ability (Dodge), and Spell Resistance.

[pbangarth]

Torley will drop both levels of Improved Physical Attribute (AGI) and both levels of Improved Ability (Leadership). Keeping all the language, voice and Con tricks he has up his sleeve.

[pbangarth]

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Good one, Necro.

[pbangarth]

Well, that forces our hand. As soon as we inside know, we will have to act quickly.