BREAK-IN: CONNOR + YU

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[It takes hours. The better part of the day, actually, for Connor to methodically work his way through the hundreds of thousands of possible eight-digit combinations to the correct one.

Finally, though, he punches in 78336233, and the elevator doors close. In an instant, they're moving up.

...

It's a long way up. They'll be in here for awhile.]

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[ When Connor approached him for this little adventure, well. He couldn't exactly say no, could he. He remembers the blue house fiasco, first of all, and second, like hell he'd ever let Connor try something like this on his own. (Even though he's no fool and knows this is Ambition's shit and he'll probably die for doing this. It's fine.)

He comes armed. It's not a lethal weapon, no, but for him, it's likely enough. Well ... hopefully.

That said, the first, oh, howevermany hours of this break in are CRAZY BORING. Good thing Connor is a roomba or there wouldn't be any getting in here. Yu mostly keeps vigil for the greater part of that time, wanting to watch Connor's back while he's working in case anyone happens upon them.

Maybe towards the very end of that time he'll end up dozing, despite being on his feet and leaning against the wall of the elevator, because Yu Narukami needs a nap.

He'll jolt awake once the elevator starts to move, standing straight. ]

You did it. [ With a slight smile. ] Nice job.

[tootsiepop]

[Yu Narukami does, indeed, need a nap.

Connor pulls away from the keypad just as Yu startles awake, clasping his hands in front of him as the elevator begins to move. He looks no less cheery than he did when they first embarked on this ill-advised outing... which probably has to do a lot with the fact that his fingers are made of plastic and he literally can't get tired. It's easy for him to offer a smile in return.]

Thank you. [Perking up, just a little.] The code was 78336233. I was lucky to find it within the first six hours and thirty-eight minutes.

[... Saying this like there's nothing remotely wrong with that sentence. Lord.]

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[Six hours and thirty-eight minutes is way too long to have been sitting in an elevator, but they sure did that. Anyway, it keeps going up and up and up, and finally stops at the very top floor of the hotel.

The doors open out into a suite which is far too big for any single person. The elevator lets them out just to the side of the big-screen TV, from where they can see into the middle room with the table, and through that room, they can see through to her actual bedroom.

There's also a glass door leading out to a balcony behind the couches.

Anyway, what do they examine first?]

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[ Ahhh. He can't help a wry grin. ]

We were pretty fortunate, huh?

[ I hate that he means it. Anyway!

Wow, this place is luxe. Yu wanders out with sword in hand, simply staring around in awe. Another grin captures his mouth before he can stop it. ]

This place suits her.

[ Anyway. Man, snooping around god rooms has never ever gone well for him but whatever it's fine. Let's go!!!

He'll start in here, where the elevator let them out, going over the tables and cabinets to see what's there. Anything he moves he puts back where he found it. ]

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It does. But I'll admit, I didn't expect us to find her personal quarters here.

[In retrospect, it seems a little obvious that the penthouse would be an actual penthouse for Ambition. And yet... Well.

Anyway— While Yu takes care of the table and cabinets in the living room area, Connor is going to carefully try the glass doors. Do they open easily, or are they stuck in place?]

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[Looking at the tables, Yu will find an assortment of fashion and gossip magazines... but they're all written in French, and the dates are from 2015 since that's when her show started airing. Hm. There's also a magazine where the girl on the left of the cover has devil horns and a moustache drawn on her face. Yikes.

Connor will find that the doors do open, and the they lead out to a balcony overlooking a city which is undoubtedly Paris. There are some lounging chairs and an umbrella out here.]

[covenantal]

[ Ah. Yu will find himself trying not to laugh at the magazine that's been doodled on. That ... seems very like her, too, he thinks. He'll carefully put it all back where he found it, since there doesn't seem to be anything here that's too important.

Let's take a poke around in the middle room, shall we? There's less here to look through, so he'll take a quick pass over the table in the center and the cabinets along the walls. More magazines, or is there anything else in here? There's also what appears to be a set of doors there, based on the image? I'm leaving that up to Britt. Are there doors there and are they worth looking at, help me obi-wan. ]

[tootsiepop]

[There isn't much out in the balcony, but he'll take his time checking out the chairs and umbrellas anyway. Anything of note on, around or under them? He will also stare at Paris for a hot second — before pulling off his tie pin and

yeeting it as far as it can go

for science.

As in: Is there actually something tangible beyond the hotel, or is it just unreachable like some of the buildings in the other gods' locations? Will the pin ever touch the ground??? A mystery.

Once he's done checking the balcony out and committing tie pin crimes, though, he'll rejoin Yu inside the penthouse.]

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[The tables and cabinets seem pretty normal - there's a vase of roses there and a bunch of knickknacks in the cabinets visible when he does a quick glance over them.

The doors are indeed there! Yu will be able to tell pretty clearly what it is when he opens them: a walk-in closet. There are sets of Ambition's robes there, as well as a wide array of designer outfits on hangars. There are cabinets in there as well as a shoe rack.

Meanwhile, Connor will find that it is possible to yeet his pin. It hits the ground and bounces on the sidewalk, so it seems solid enough if they can find a way down...]

[covenantal]

[ Oh. Oh dear. WELP, time to sift through the closet. Again, he's pretty careful not to really disturb anything, or shift things back to where he found them, but it's better to be thorough, even if he wants to die inside at the thought that he's going through Ambition's things like this. But he'll focus on the cabinets, mostly, and anywhere else that something out of plain view might be hiding. He'll leave alone anything that doesn't look important. If he finds nothing further in here, he'll duck back out of the closet and kind of just go stand on the threshold to Ambition's room.

Connor please check this room out with him he does not want to be the sole party going through her bedroom. ]

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[He watches the pin bounce on the sidewalk, tilting his head curiously... before he turns around and walks back into the penthouse. He wants to find a way down, but he's not going to without making sure Yu will follow him.]

I threw my tie pin over the balcony, so I would like to retrieve it once we are done with our explorations on this floor. [Casually, joining Yu wherever he stands. He's kind of glancing around to see if he can spot a remote control for the TV, but otherwise...] Have you found anything?

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[Inside one of the cabinets in the closet, Yu will find a wooden box small enough to fit into the palm of his hand. It's hinged, and has red markings on the lid.

As for Connor, he might see the remote on a bedside table if he glances into the bedroom area.]

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[ HEY QUICK QUESTION WHY IS BRITT LIKE THIS?

ANYWAY I GUESS YU HAS THE FUCKING KWAMI BOX IN HIS HANDS WHEN CONNOR REJOINS HIM. He hasn't opened it yet, but he'll hold it up for Connor to take a look at. ]

Only this. It was hidden in the closet. Not sure what it is.

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[Hmmmm... He takes a look at the box when Yu holds it up for him, brows furrowed as he fails to recognize what it is as well.]

... Perhaps we should take it with us. [Something he would normally never suggest, since it's kind of disrespectful, but.] If it belongs to a god, it must be something important.

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[The box sits there in Yu's hands as they decide what to do.]

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[ He looks surprised at the suggestion, and then frowns thoughtfully. ]

If we do, and Ambition finds out, I don't think we'll like what happens. Should we try and see what's inside?

[tootsiepop]

Two members of our group stole Disorder's delicates and lived to tell the tale.

[Just! Saying! They'll be fine, maybe. Connor thinks about it for a second, though, before he shakes his head.]

I would like to finish taking a look around the penthouse first, if it's all the same to you. [Inclining his head towards the bedroom, hello.] There's also the matter of recovering my pin.

[He doesn't trust that opening a mysterious box won't trip Ambition's bee senses or something.]

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[The box continues to sit in Yu's hands, unopened.]

[covenantal]

[ Yu will nod. ]

Agreed. Let's finish up in here.

[ since the MOD META IS BULLYING US, let's move on. Given he's now holding a box AND a sword, Yu's got a lot to juggle, but he'll lead them both into the bedroom. What's in here to poke around, eh? ]

[tootsiepop]

[Into the bedroom, they go!

Connor will head for the bedside table where he spotted the remote, wanting to check it out. Still, he'll shoot a glance at Yu when he sees him jugglin'.]

Do you want me to carry the box for you? Both of my hands are free.

[divus]

[The bed is piled up with comfortable-looking pillows and blankets, and also a plush ladybug. The remote is on the bedside table and looks like a standard universal remote, and the bedside table itself has a drawer that can be pulled open.

Other than that, the decorations in here are high-class and elegant looking. There isn't much clutter lying around.]

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Please. [ With some relief, he'll pass the box to Connor. Now that he's got a hand free again, let's make a BEEline (hahahaha) for the bedside drawer. Are we going to regret opening it? Let's find out! ]

[tootsiepop]

[He takes the box from Yu's hand, right before grabbing the remote and carefully tucking both into his pockets. Either way, he'll allow him to open up the bedside drawer. What's in there?]

[divus]

[The bedside drawer has a diary in it.

The diary has a lock on it. Are these kleptos taking it, too?]