How closely have you been paying attention to the situation with Tailgate and Knock Out? I can't help but cringe a little, to see someone so boldly bragging about doing a whole murder. I imagine where you're from, the Dark Brotherhood is much more subtle.
I must say, I've never seen a pair of automatons have a pissing contest.
As for the Dark Brotherhood, usually they're more subtle but there have been exceptions. A Dark Brotherhood murder might go unnoticed days or weeks after it happens, and sometimes they can be flashy public displays. During the Third Era, a guard captain was killed by them in broad daylight. And most recently, the Emperor's relative was murdered at her own wedding, during the ceremony.
They're not automatons, and calling them that to their faces might lead to further violence. Please don't get killed for insulting the Cybertronians, it's not worth it.
But apparently this is an example of two factions on opposite sides of a war being trapped in a city together, each feeling quite self-righteous. You know how that goes...
How was the Emperor's relative murdered? I imagine a lot of planning would have had to have gone into that, in such a public venue.
Also, out of curiosity, are all members of the Dark Brotherhood mundane assassins or are there mages among them?
I'll keep that in mind. Best not give Knock Out more reasons to dislike me.
As for the wedding murder, an assassin sneaked in and pushed a heavy statue on her. They ran before anyone could get a look at them.
There can be mages among their ranks, yes. It's a dangerous person who knows all the mundane ways to kill a man while also having magic at their fingertips.
A very dangerous person, indeed. Sounds like someone I'd want to be on the good side of.
[Coda's aware they're just dancing around the direct question. They don't want to push too hard, to make it sound like an accusation. But knowing Finn's someone who they might be able to work with, in a situation where problems need to be handled...that's very much a weight off of them.]
Possible, always possible. It changes the whole dynamic, I think--opens up the potential for revenge. Not that it really matters without the organization existing here, I suppose.
To summon the Brotherhood, one must create an effigy using the bones, flesh, a heart, and candles. Then one must rub a knife with nightshade and stab the heart while chanting "Sweet mother, sweet mother, send your child unto me, for the sins of the unworthy must be baptized in blood and fear".
I honestly don't know if it would work or not if one does it here.
[What with there being no Night Mother in this simulation and Finn can't go to her for contracts.]
Ooh, macabre's the right word for it. Though on some level it feels appropriate, you know? It shows commitment to what you're asking. If you aren't willing to do the ritual, do you deserve to ask for a life to be ended?
One of the Qubit House staff comes by to deliver ONE BOOLEAN to you!
"This was left for you at the front desk a few moments ago," they say. "I'm afraid I didn't get the name of the person who left it, but they wanted to make sure it got to you." ]
you're likely right, but i hope you aren't anyway if you need any assistance in the future please let me know i also work in the hospital if you need to find me
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Date: 2021-04-06 02:54 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-04-06 03:32 am (UTC)As for the Dark Brotherhood, usually they're more subtle but there have been exceptions. A Dark Brotherhood murder might go unnoticed days or weeks after it happens, and sometimes they can be flashy public displays. During the Third Era, a guard captain was killed by them in broad daylight. And most recently, the Emperor's relative was murdered at her own wedding, during the ceremony.
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Date: 2021-04-06 03:47 am (UTC)But apparently this is an example of two factions on opposite sides of a war being trapped in a city together, each feeling quite self-righteous. You know how that goes...
How was the Emperor's relative murdered? I imagine a lot of planning would have had to have gone into that, in such a public venue.
Also, out of curiosity, are all members of the Dark Brotherhood mundane assassins or are there mages among them?
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Date: 2021-04-06 03:57 am (UTC)As for the wedding murder, an assassin sneaked in and pushed a heavy statue on her. They ran before anyone could get a look at them.
There can be mages among their ranks, yes. It's a dangerous person who knows all the mundane ways to kill a man while also having magic at their fingertips.
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Date: 2021-04-06 04:24 am (UTC)[Coda's aware they're just dancing around the direct question. They don't want to push too hard, to make it sound like an accusation. But knowing Finn's someone who they might be able to work with, in a situation where problems need to be handled...that's very much a weight off of them.]
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Date: 2021-04-06 02:18 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-04-06 03:18 pm (UTC)The real limiting factor might be the respawn mechanic. The theoretical value of an assassin is likely to be lower when people resurrect.
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Date: 2021-04-06 03:28 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-04-06 03:48 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2021-04-06 07:43 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-04-06 07:50 pm (UTC)I honestly don't know if it would work or not if one does it here.
[What with there being no Night Mother in this simulation and Finn can't go to her for contracts.]
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Date: 2021-04-06 07:56 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2021-06-04 07:22 pm (UTC)"This was left for you at the front desk a few moments ago," they say. "I'm afraid I didn't get the name of the person who left it, but they wanted to make sure it got to you." ]
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Date: 2021-07-26 02:08 am (UTC)mr. onaru? this is silje, a friend of anna's
have you seen her yesterday or today, by any chance?
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Date: 2021-07-26 05:18 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-07-30 06:36 am (UTC)thank you
[ Though she can't help adding, after a moment: ] i hope all is well with you sir
the outages have been getting more and more frequent
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Date: 2021-07-30 05:52 pm (UTC)I have a feeling things are only going to get worse before they get better.
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Date: 2021-07-31 03:13 am (UTC)if you need any assistance in the future please let me know
i also work in the hospital if you need to find me
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Date: 2021-08-02 11:42 pm (UTC)or just need something bandaged up
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Date: 2021-08-03 05:40 am (UTC)[ Why does Silje have a feeling that saying it out loud would just jinx it? ]
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Date: 2021-08-04 02:02 am (UTC)