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Post by Perrath on Feb 3, 2024 19:10:54 GMT -5
On one hand, Fish’s reasoning make sense. On the other hand, increased security means more blood to spill even if the job is a little harder. Honestly, this is a prison. Their security is surprisingly pathetic, and Perrath chocks that up to the sun elves being as arrogant as ever. Fuck them . Perrath does appreciate Fish not simply climbing up his front and across his face, and he is somewhat surprised, albeit pleasantly, to have the aviankin sit on his shoulders. The dragon would see something like this as beneath him, but Fish is a valuable ally and someone that has quickly developed his respect with their tact, so he doesn’t find himself bothered in the least. With the secret passage opened, Perrath squeezes through, walking quietly through the darkness.
“Hm, seems oddly devoid of security,” the dragon notes under his breath, and it seems that Fish has picked up on it too since they put on some sort of glasses contraption that helps them identify something. Perrath follows Fish while they inspect the area, and at the mention of wards, he nods. That makes perfect sense. The trick is how will they get their quarry out without alerting the guards?
Well, perhaps that’s an inevitability. “I will send scouts ahead of us to keep the path clear once we’re ready to run,” he says, the shadows at his feet dancing with anticipation of being released like hounds on a hunt. “Anyone who remains to stand in our way will be faced with the terror of a dragon’s might that will send them running for their mothers.”
Turning back to face the way they came, Perrath nods to Fish, ready to act immediately upon freeing their man.
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Post by Fish the Tinkerer on Feb 4, 2024 13:36:41 GMT -5
"Fish would guess with how hidden it is and the type of people held here, they are not expecting people to break in and they only time they leave the cages is with a regiment of guards to lead them to their execution....an oversight because the guards here have become soft."
The bird prefered the guards soft and stupid, but they could also respect Perrath's desire for worthy opponents. They could entertain themselves with locks and puzzles, but the few times they've worked with the fighter types boredom becomes a problem. So far though, Fish trusts Perrath is just bloodthirsty but not stupid.
"Fish has two plans....one would be Fish's preferrance...one would be a....thanks? for Perrath." They pause a moment. "We can free our target and slip out of here over the gates. Likely a few guards to dispatch, but relatively quick and quiet....or Fish unlocks all of the cages and while Fish leads the target out, Perrath leads a break out and riot. Fish has mostly controled how this goes and Fish is being told to be more considerate of others, so Fish believes the second option could still accomplish the goal while allowing Perrath to do what he does best."
It will take time, but Fish is ready for Perrath's thoughts on the matter. A good riot with the people in here would be an incredible distraction for Fish and their target, but it is unnecessary. It also seemed odd that their version of "being nice" was "let someone commit a lot of crime" but let's focus on one thing at a time.
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Post by Perrath on Feb 4, 2024 17:33:17 GMT -5
Perrath chuckles, a somewhat menacing ring, at the mention that the guards are soft. He agrees. They are soft and easily cut through, their insides spread about on the walls like butter on toast. “They are soft indeed,” he says simply.
It comes to his surprise though, when Fish presents two plans. The first seems like the easiest and most reasonable plan, but the fact that the bird also presents a plan that would satisfy Perrath’s bloodlust and ‘do what he does best…’ Well, it leaves Perrath touched to say the least, and an appreciative smile spreads across the dragon’s face. “Your consideration does not go unnoticed, friend,” he says. “I quite appreciate the second plan. It does seem to be the most fun option here, however, it will draw unneeded risk, though might conceal the escape of our particular target more easily…”
Rapping a talon against his chin, Perrath thinks. “As much as I prefer it, the ones who asked us to assist with this prison break likely would prefer we do not bring down more heat upon them by causing such a riot. So, I propose this instead: I have quite enjoyed working with you thus far, so, should you see fit, I would be happy to do so in a situation less touchy in the future where the two of us can kill and maim as we see fit. My blade’s thirst can be quenched more another day. If this is agreeable to you, we will go with the first plan.”
The shadows twitching at Perrath’s feet start to rise from the floor, coagulating into a solid form: a somewhat draconic creature of shadow with wings[1] that stands as tall as an average human but does not meet Perrath’s own height. Its eyes are glowing, purple voids, and its head turns to look at Perrath before the dragon directs the creature down the hall they came through to stop anyone who might have noticed that they came this way.
Then he looks at Fish. “I am ready when you are.”
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Post by Fish the Tinkerer on Feb 5, 2024 13:35:06 GMT -5
Fish shrugs and turns back to their work. If Perrath didn't want to make it a blood bath, then far be it from Fish to push the point. They take out their lock picking tools and get to work. There are several locks on the door, lots of redundancies, these were well secured it seemed. Unlocking one lock would re-lock another one, so Fish had to find the pattern.
Thankfully for the bird and the dragon, they are really good at pattern recognition. After a few minutes all the locks clunk into place and the door creaks open. A small goblinoid creature slips out from around the door with a yawn and a stretch.
"Bouts times someones comes out heres to saves me." He picks a fleck of something from his teeth and flicks it away as he looks at them both.
Down the hall, Perrath's scout would see a group of guards starting to hustle their way. It seems they have finally started to notice the few dead guards and missed rotations. On the one hand, the guards don't know where the group is or how many people it is, but on the other hand there are now a lot of people to consider.
Hearing the voices, Fish perks up to hone in and see if they can get a gauge on how many people it is.
"Fish has a plan...Fish can blind the group and once that happens, dash for the window. It's only the second story, injuries from falling should be minimum....Perrath will have to carry the goblin, Fish cannot."
The goblin holds up his arms for uppies with a smug grin.
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