futurology | VIDEO / USERNAME: LEVI

[ with his wrist raised to grant the magic bracelet a view of his stern face, the backdrop of his makeshift stable in the outskirts, it's apparent that Levi hasn't gone to any special preparations to make this announcement. however, he also hasn't wasted any time between the offer of Arthur's and now to corral ALASTAIR attention of his own. they've waited long enough. ]

The Order of the Chimera would have us plan a jailbreak for tomorrow.

And keen as I'm not on caving to the demands of terrorists, unlike that disaster in the streets a few weeks ago, this time we have the foresight to organize ourselves. I know some of you have your doubts. But whether or not we're helping those fools out in the process, where I'm concerned, we can't leave our people hanging in the balance.

So while the rest of you figure out how to deal with Michel, I say we combine our efforts.

[ simultaneous operations or otherwise, their downfall is being uninformed or unprepared for each others' movements. and while it may not be clear, due to a number of circumstances in which he's seen some less than reputable behavior among recruits... ] Our success hinges on snipping every loose thread.

To account for that, our most suitable people should lead the operation. But don't take it personally. Organized into squads, we can draw on all of our recruits' unique strengths. That includes you rookies.

I know the lot of you may not be so bent on following orders willy nilly, but be reasonable. We'll receive no higher guidance with ALASTAIR leaving us to our own devices, and we've got better chances in a team willing to ally themselves with loyalty than in a disjointed mob of lone wolves. Take heed to the fact that your cooperation with each other will determine the fate of our teammates' lives.

[ now then. with that out of the way, the next matter at hand is the allocation of these squads. ]

Riza. Pearl. Lend me a hand, will you? [ this is his way of saying he deems you two "suitable." ]

The rest of you: a basic rundown of your abilities would be of help. I'm not gonna force your hand, but we need to sort ourselves out somehow.

[ and considering the influx of new recruits as well as the existence of those he's yet to meet: ] My name's Levi. I'll be working to man the assault. If those two agree to it, they'll help me manage you lot, so speak up to one of us if you need something.

( ooc; this is an IC plotting/organization post for jailbreak shenanigans! threadjacking and posting your own threads is welcome and encouraged.

the squads will be focused on support (pearl) and assault (levi & riza) but it is up to you and your characters which you want to join up with. we could also really use some coordination efforts. that said, you're free to make your own, be a rebel and not help at all, or anything else you can think of. go wild. c: )

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I have to know—

[It really is a valid question.]

Why did those recruits go to that meeting in the first place? Was it because they hoped to start peace from there?

[ it is, actually. considering he was among them, he might have some insight, but not all. he also wasn't invited by the Order themselves, so he can't quite know what caught their eye about the ones they spoke with. ]

I get the sense that most of them were just feeling the situation out. This was the first we'd ever heard of the group.

[Feeling it out... Really? She makes a face, but it isn't incredibly scornful.]

Be that as it may, we need to be more cautious in the future. [Surprisingly, she's not about to advise refusing secret meetings all together, but to:] Deploy a contained boundary field and cast illusions in a wide area. Even sending out familiars to watch for intruders would be helpful.

I can do all of those things, so don't let them be so careless next time.

[ while he doesn't think, if done expertly by people like her, that it's a terrible suggestion, it's as foreign to him as the majority of the magic used by other ALASTAIR recruits.

I don't have a leash on every recruit around here. Even if I agree, I can't say their independent actions won't interfere with your plans.

[ though as for himself... ]

Later, a general rundown would be useful. You have to understand, your methods are new to simple people like myself. [ his tone seems to suggest she's a bit presumptive, but he doesn't really take offense. if anything, it's more proof towards the need for higher organization among them. ]

[There's no time to take offense, not right now. At least she got the suggestion out there. Rest assured, Levi, Rin is aiming to put it into action at the next possible opportunity.]

That can be done. We can probably talk about more topics at that point, as well. Newer recruits have arrived, haven't they? Hence, you have new ideas and new strengths to go around.

[If he's implying anything with that "simple people" comment, she decides to ignore it before ending the conversation.]

Take care, Levi. Good luck out there.