I-I try... So, the rewards? First, my defection, if you were serious—though I'd like to make some specifications to the protection item, in that case.
And if all five have spoken to you, then... [he pauses.] I'd actually like to change my reward, if possible. Could I have something that would verify what the target's alignment was last week? ... Preferably an item I can use without having to actually approach them, or anything.
[it's already awkward enough trying to feed people cookies.]
With that said, if there's another task I can do for the trial help reward...
[Indulgence has absolutely not let go of him, he's barnacled.]
No can do, buckaroo. Any kind of item that identifies a person's alignment--past or present--is off limits. You'll have to figure that out the old fashioned way.
[let go of him!! ray will be trying to... gently peel him off...]
Dang. Well, it was worth a shot. Then, I'll take the trial help.
Though there is [yet] another reward I'd be interested in doing a task for, if it's possible—something that'll alert me if I'm being targeted for murder?
It needs to be discreet. Something that could plausibly be given to another person without them wondering why the hell I'm doing this. I don't... necessarily want them to know what it is.
... The second thing is—well, first I want to confirm something. If someone was blocked from killing, what would happen? Specifically, for the would-be murderer? Would they have to shift victims, or...?
[Spinning around on one heel, Indulgence strides a few feet away to jump onto one of the marble courtyard benches.]
Discreet, easy. As for what would happen, depends. I could probably make something that would force them to change their intended target completely, or something that'll effectively bamboozle an attempted attack. For the latter, eeehh well, either they'd get discouraged or pick someone else, but that's on them. Not much I can do about free will.
So, plan A: murderer still murders, saved victim none the wiser. Plan B: foiled murderer may or may not murder, but saved victim is definitely gonna know that they'd nearly croaked.
Unfortunately, even that's a bit too much to ask. Anyone who decides to kill in the first place has their own agenda, so they're going to do what continues to meet that agenda. If you have your own agenda, you can't force it on them. You'll have to get your own hands dirty.
... That might be workable, because I was going to ask to redirect it to me. So, how about this: if the person with the item is targeted, I'll be alerted.
And then, as you put it, I'll get my own hands dirty.
[There's a thoughtful hum, and it almost seems like Indulgence is going to veto that as well, but then snaps his fingers.]
Yeah, yeah, I can make that work! Let's say these two items work as a pair. The protection charm keeps someone of your choice from getting an axe to the throat, then the alert charm tells you in advance that that whole debacle is going to to down, giving you time to deliver some retribution--the original victim walks away none-the-wiser.
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I-I try... So, the rewards? First, my defection, if you were serious—though I'd like to make some specifications to the protection item, in that case.
And if all five have spoken to you, then... [he pauses.] I'd actually like to change my reward, if possible. Could I have something that would verify what the target's alignment was last week? ... Preferably an item I can use without having to actually approach them, or anything.
[it's already awkward enough trying to feed people cookies.]
With that said, if there's another task I can do for the trial help reward...
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No can do, buckaroo. Any kind of item that identifies a person's alignment--past or present--is off limits. You'll have to figure that out the old fashioned way.
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Dang. Well, it was worth a shot. Then, I'll take the trial help.
Though there is [yet] another reward I'd be interested in doing a task for, if it's possible—something that'll alert me if I'm being targeted for murder?
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Yeah, that's something I can do. Make sure you're nice and prepared so you can turn the tables and whatnot.
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[also, give him his other rewards, binch. (once he, you know, specifies what he wants for the protection item.)]
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Get someone else to join our little rag-tag team. Item's one use only, so even a one-week pledge is fine.
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[who'd want to join indulgence, though.]
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[Ray just received the Hardest Task of All.]
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[HE'S PRACTICALLY BEGGING PEOPLE AT THIS POINT...R I P]
Man, I had an amazing follower and everything who didn't even want to leave! A forced defection is so uncool.
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yeah, yeah...
[Grumbling to himself, Indulgence pulls a single circular piece of glass, easily concealable.]
Look through this at a trial and one of the statue busts of the suspects will disappear.
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Awesome. Thanks.
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One use, then crack!
[Indulgence tosses it over.]
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And for switching over to you—am I allowed to make my specifications?
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It needs to be discreet. Something that could plausibly be given to another person without them wondering why the hell I'm doing this. I don't... necessarily want them to know what it is.
... The second thing is—well, first I want to confirm something. If someone was blocked from killing, what would happen? Specifically, for the would-be murderer? Would they have to shift victims, or...?
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Discreet, easy. As for what would happen, depends. I could probably make something that would force them to change their intended target completely, or something that'll effectively bamboozle an attempted attack. For the latter, eeehh well, either they'd get discouraged or pick someone else, but that's on them. Not much I can do about free will.
So, plan A: murderer still murders, saved victim none the wiser. Plan B: foiled murderer may or may not murder, but saved victim is definitely gonna know that they'd nearly croaked.
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[...]
Can I specify who the redirected target would be?
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And then, as you put it, I'll get my own hands dirty.
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Yeah, yeah, I can make that work! Let's say these two items work as a pair. The protection charm keeps someone of your choice from getting an axe to the throat, then the alert charm tells you in advance that that whole debacle is going to to down, giving you time to deliver some retribution--the original victim walks away none-the-wiser.
Sound good?
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Yeah. If you could do that, that'd be great.
[or, well. not great, because he's hoping it'll never have to be used, but close enough.]
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[Indulgence produces a clip-ob brooch, golden with a blazing red gem.]
Fancy piece for a man's suit collar or lovely hair accessory for an equally lovely lady. Anyone would think it just came from the costume hall.
[Buuut...]
Two-piece item, two-piece favor. Let me know when you've got that recruitment task done and we'll get you that alert.
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he'll take that brooch, natch.]
I'll see what I can do.
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