VIDEO | un: p. parker [it's not stealing if it's for science.]

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( hey there, Audentes. it's been too long, clearly, since Peter Parker showed up on the network and laboriously reminded everyone of his own name. well, actually, he's not here to do that, but he's here all the same, with a pair of glasses people might remember being worn by a younger version of him not too long ago in Oska. the glasses are paired with a grin of absolute triumph, and those with sharp eyes will notice the stripe of grease across his cheek and the mechanical horse behind him that is troubled by the fact he's taken its tail off. look, priorities, he'll get to it! )

Yo, everyone. Pete here. You know me. If you don't, I just told you, so hi.

( apparently he can't entirely escape reminding people of his name. oops. anyway, more important, he brandishes a... well it kinda just looks like a quarter, actually, a bit of metal with nothing super remarkable about it. why is this so awesome? don't worry, bc he'll tell you. )

I've managed to make a tracking device that's virtually undetectable when planted on the, uh, undercarriage of the metallic steeds so loved around here. ( the horse behind him huffs in protest, probably because it was her undercarriage that was involved in the experiment. sorry, Sparky. )

What does that mean? Well, it means if I can attach them to a few bandit horses, and release them to run along home to get an idea of where these guys are going. Good stuff, right? Only problem, sorta need some horses first. And that's where you guys come in. ( he flips the tracker like a quarter, just because it seems apparent he can't just not do things with his hands all the time. ) Bring me a horse, of the bandit variety, I'll slap one of these suckers on — ( another metallic whinny from behind him, and Pete lifts both hands in surrender ) — gently, and we'll be a little more informed. Cool, right? I know.

Oh, and if you need incentive, I can do that, too. These metal horses, they're great, but the people of Perdition's Rest? Just not creative. Never did I ever think I would become the Xzibit of the metal horse world, but here I am. You get me a horse, I'll trick your own ride. So... any takers? Questions? Send concerns to my secretary.

( who would that even be, Peter... probably Stiles, send concerns to Stiles. )



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video | un: latrodectus

[expatriates]

You want us to steal you a horse?

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Not steal, so much as, temporarily borrow?

( because that makes it better somehow? )

[expatriates]

Interesting choice of distinction.

[ Beat. ]

How old are you?

[ aka this seems like an insane thing for a teenager to be doing and Natasha has maternal instincts with nowhere to go. ]

[webdesigned]

( wow. hey. he's trying to help the team here. have a little more faith Natasha... )

19 and change, old enough to vote and buy lottery tickets. Not that they have any here.

[expatriates]

Bringing this thing to you, letting you track it, that means putting you on their radar when they inevitably discover it. You sure you're ready for something like that?

audio; un: cardmaster

[fateality]

And then what will happen when we find the secret hideout of the bandits, I wonder?

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The information could be valuable for all sorts of reasons. We can track their movements, where their base of operation is, when they're coming and going... if they hassle the Dreemurs as much as Perdition's Rest, we could get a lock on where they are, too.

( he sees lots of potential, okay. hence the desperate plea for horse thieves. )

[fateality]

Oh, I'd be very much interested to know where they're located, don't get me wrong. And I suppose learning their usual path would be nice, too.

Tell you what: if I happen to wrangle one of their mounts, I'll message you.

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( maybe he should have a little bit of a pause at the concept of someone wanting to know where bandits are out of turn, but hey, don't ask people to steal horses if you don't expect to talk to a few horse thieves. )

Sure, man, thanks. That's all I can ask and if you manage it, I'll owe you one. It's uh, Tobias right?

( that makes him a little more sheepish. while Pete can remember all the things he got up to when he was tiny, they're at least mildly embarrassing. sorry for clinging to your hand and following you like a lost puppy, basically. )

video; un: white_lotus

[pummelling]

...Actually, using the horses to pinpoint where they've been heading is a pretty great idea.

[guess who's been getting absolutely nowhere trying to follow the bandits himself? this dude.]

Any reason why you can't just give us trackers for us to stick on ourselves? Stealth might be easier than grand theft pony.

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I have my moments, anyway.

( this is said with false modesty, obviously. he's pretty impressed by himself right about now. )

As for handing them off, they're not the easiest to apply on the run. I made them to match a bolt on the undercarriage, and if it's not applied right they could probably notice it. Not to mention if someone saw it planted it'd probably give away the whole operation... that said, if you think you could hash it, I'm willing to give out a few.

[pummelling]

[Yeah, he's smart, but he doesn't know this much about robo horses.]

You know? I think I'm cool with hijacking some horses.

Just one, right? What's the plan once we figure out where they're headed?

[webdesigned]

One should be good, two if you're feeling generous. I know just the one is hard enough.

As for that, well, it'll give us information on when they're coming and going. We can warn the town about when they're incoming, and we might get a hint of where the Deemurs are situated, if the bandits go after them as hard as they go after Perdition's Rest.

video; un: Prince

[diablejambe]

[Stealing a horse? That sounds like a job for a proper cowboy pirate. So count Sanji more than a little interested.]

Hey. How fast do the horses go? [sANJI WHY ARE YOU ALREADY LIMBERING UP]

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Presumably, at least as fast as a natural one, I can definitely improve that. Easy.

( not exactly the question there, Parker. focus. )

Wait, why?

[diablejambe]

Just as fast, eh? [Can he keep up with a horse? He's never actually tried... but it's not like terrain is an issue anymore. And if the bastard tries to use sand against him he could just run through the air...

Ah, wait. The kid's asking him a question.

Sanji stops mid lunge stretch, straightening up and blinking at the video feed as if he just flat out doesn't understand the question.]

I'm gonna go run one down. [YOU KNOW. JUST SAID AS IF THAT MAKES PERFECT SENSE.]

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The one I hoodwinked can go at least 35 mph, which is slightly faster than a flesh-and-blood horse... so, yeah, might want to get them when they aren't running... .. .

( or... not??? when the video feed finally makes sense to him, Peter has to stall, flailing a hand at what he's seeing as he tries to make sense of it. wow. well. okay then. )

Sure, man. The best of luck to you. If you can catch it, I'll get you something for the trouble.

[Video | un: tsukuyo]

[sekimorinashi]

No need for an incentive. I'll see if I can getcha one.

[ As always, Peter comes along with something clever and productive. She wouldn't have thought of that to hunt down the bandit's base. ]

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No need, but I'd do it for you anyway. I mean, you could have the coolest robot horse in town.

( he manages a smile, because even if Tsukuyo doesn't know him as Spider-Man, he trusts her a little more having interacted with her from behind a mask. )

Thanks, Tsukuyo. I think it'll really help.

[sekimorinashi]

I'm fine without it, I think. Wonder if we could bring it back to Oska, though ...

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Good... question...

( Tsukuyo, he'd have been better off not thinking about that, though. )

Damn, how awesome would it be to have a metal horse to take along on every mission? Do you really think they'd let us?

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[sheriffing]

You want to track a bandit's horse?

[ why, Peter, why? how can one kid be so good at finding tr - no, nevermind. she knows.]

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Mmm... yep. Sure do.

( look this is gonna help Emma... it's not just tracking down bandit horses for the fun of it??? )

Or, actually, I want other people to. I guess I could. Just hard to make more trackers when I'm running after wild horses, is all... ( that said, he'll definitely do it himself if he has to. )

[sheriffing]

What happens if it gets traced back to you?

[ Because he has a tendency to find trouble, she's just saying.]

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I wouldn't worry about me.

( that sounds foolish and cavalier, a perfect teenager response, but seriously don't worry about him, he's Spider-Man. )

I'd be more worried about the town itself, but I guess there's word of an alarm going up so it's a win win, really.