VIDEO | USERNAME: HAWKEYE | FORWARD-DATED TO DEC 4TH

[futurologists]

[The username suggests it should be Riza's face appearing in front of you, but it isn't. It's Arthur's — you may have spoken to him, if you attended the Order meeting, but if you haven't, he still looks very familiar. He's been at the scene of nearly every shocking event, decidedly un-shocked. There's a reason for that.]

Hello. My name is Arthur, and I speak to you today representing the Order of the Chimera. I've tracked down one of your own who has graciously allowed me to contact you all.

You're likely aware that some of your people are being detained by the guard on charges of treason. This is due in no small part to the Order meeting they were present at. My people have been taken, too. I understand you may oppose the Order, but in this instance, I believe it would benefit us all to work together to free them.

[He pauses for a moment.]

If freeing your companions isn't motivation enough, my brother is in custody as well. Although I hear the guard has invented a barrier to absorb magic, I have no doubts he will eventually escape. However, the longer he is kept, the greater his retribution will become. [Gravely:] If you value the safety of the people of Chantes, or even your own, I suggest you join the cause.

There is little time. We infiltrate the prison tomorrow, regardless of the risks. I assure you the damage will be much greater should Michel grow even angrier.

[OOC NOTES: Feel free to comment around, threadjack, etc. This is meant for characters to be able to plan! Thank you, strictdiscipline, for helping us!]

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[becauses]

Entering negotiations isn't a risk. Even by his own time frame, we have until tomorrow to work out a bargain. ALASTAIR's assistance, for his assistance.

[perma_banned]

Other soldiers among us probably wouldn't see it that way. [There was a pause as Ban ran his fingers along his chin in some thought.]

Don't get me wrong--I don't mind that kinda play. Problem is... That guy's local and knows the magic of this place a lot more than we do.

So to speak, you dunno how many cards he's got. Puttin' your foot down too soon may not work out.

[becauses]

Our companions may hate me for this if it makes them feel better.

But the disappearance of the sun shows that his group is not naturally inclined to use their knowledge of magic responsibly. If pressure must be applied to obtain explanations, that pressure is worth it.

[perma_banned]

[All said very well. Ban didn't have any objections.]

Either way, I'm volunteerin'. Whether or not you can use it as leverage, there're some folks in that cell that don't deserve to be there.

[In that regard, Ban was admitting something important.]

Whether it helps save this country or not, I could care less. I'm just in this plan 'cause I feel like it.

Couuuurse, if you need some help gettin' what you need, I wouldn't mind helpin' on that front, either. Consider it respect for someone with guts.

[becauses]

I appreciate the offer.

I have no intention of letting ALASTAIR members die, mind you. But a certain amount of order must be restored before we leave Chantes.

[perma_banned]

Don't raise your hopes.

[It would take erasing generations of prejudice and that kind of thing never happened easily. The Order of the Chimera was living proof of that.

Ban was more hopeful that they would find a way to unblock the sun on their own.]

So far, I'm just gonna listen to what that guy has to offer. He says he's got a way to dampen that magic barrier.

Might be keen to check out how his magic works. Figuring out something like that may mean we could avoid havin' to negotiate with him at all.

[becauses]

[ That earns him a small, thoughtful headtilt. ]

I can perceive magic, but only in person, and typically only when magic is being actively used.

[ Some godlings always show up because they're literally magic every minute of every day, but mortal magic users like this guy seems to be usually don't fall under that category. ]

In other words, I will only be able to tell you something how his magic works after he has used some in front of me.

[perma_banned]

Mmmmm~.

[In return, Ban held a bit of a thought for himself. It was rare that he had ideas, but without Meliodas around, he had to stop being lazy and piggy-backing off of his friend's ideas.]

Can you do that if you see it through these jewels? Would 'sight'and 'sound' be enough?

[becauses]

[ She shakes her head. ]

Not even a little. Though I am good at getting close.

[ Teleportation! ]

[perma_banned]

[Crap. Wind stolen right from his sails--]

Ahhh, great. What're the chances you've got a concealment spell readied?