[ You've been here before. There's a back entrance with a glowing green EXIT sign. Feels like you've been here before.
It's very easy to tell who you're here for.
Walking into the bar, this place is classy, wide and clean. Menus aren't out just yet. The windows are letting in the nearly noon sunlight. It seems almost empty. Whoever is supposed to be behind the bar, isn’t around for the moment. Maybe you’re here too early for service, or maybe it has something to do with the leopard.
Besides you, the only person here is the leopard lounging on the bar counter. He’s wearing a jacket that could’ve only come out of the 80s. His eyes meet yours, regarding you with interest. ] Hey, hey. You’re late, you know. [ Under his paws looks like a blueprint of a building. ] You’ve already paid for this, but time is money. Should I charge you extra? Haa, if you don’t work fast, somebody else might get that treasure you’ve been eyeing.
[ ...sure. okay. treasure's fine. he's still sort of just trying to sort out his own thoughts of "literally why are we here, oceanside's that way" versus "we're here for the treasure, why else." it's a weird thought to be having but he's just. going to ignore it. ]
And if you don't want us to be late, be more specific next time. [ he holds his hand out for the blueprint though. listen, if they already paid for it it is rightfully theirs? ]
[Hans would be after the treasure even if it were just Hans -- the whole place is incomprehensible, the plan is incomprehensible, elements of it are completely beyond his understanding, and he has no idea why he's even here beyond the seemingly choreographed bits and pieces of it... but one look at the map tells him this is going to be a big job.
And even if he normally has better things to do than put the cat in cat burglar he's not going to turn down something new and shiny falling into his lap. Unfortunately.
Also, he perks up at the existence of the leopard, and seems to be considering his sense of fashion while the other two are getting into it. After a moment:]
Nyahahaha, don't you worry yer spotted head, 'cause ain't nobody out there that works faster than us. [why is he saying this with such confidence, help] What else ya got for us?
[ he kind of has half a mind to call their broker useless, but decides to leave it until they are out of sight to do so.
anyway he is taking the map and he will carry it with them, gesturing for them to start leaving the bar if they're ready to go. okay. did they happen to pass this building on their way to the bar, or at least have a sense of how far it is?
also do they kind of just inherently know what this treasure is? were they just told it was treasure or do they specifically know what they're going after? regardless, this isn't exactly the first time nico's done breaking and entering to places he should not be going and places he does not want to be seen, so actually...can they leave through the back exit? what is back there. ]
It's the middle of the day. Gives us time to plan our next move and keep an eye on the place for entry points and guard rotations.
[Leaving through the back seems like a useful move if it's allowed, broad daylight does give them plenty of opportunities for planning and looking around; at this point, Hans has spent enough time in these cities to recognize just how late into the night they go and just how crazy the nightlife is, even if he isn't exactly prepared for Vegas. So. Hmm.
Do they have a plan in mind already here -- sneak and seize? Deceive and dash? Smash and grab? Have they been to this area before, do they know the peak and quiet times and whether they're going for rush hour or shift changes and whatnot or is this something they're going to have to figure out? They probably do need to do recon still so just getting a sense of what all knowledge they've got already.
Also like, are they heading straight there.]
An' we might have the way there-- [let's not talk about the car in detail for now] --but we're goin' to have to figure out the way out.
[Do they usually rendez-vous at the warehouse or do they have other bases around here.]
[ once they're out of earshot, whisper is going to suggest quietly (she is always quiet but shut up): ]
We can look at the map on the way there. Figure out best route, get in, and get out. There are three of us, so three different routes to maximize our efficiency.
[ listen, it's not that she doesn't know what cars (or any motor vehicles) are, but she has been the one hitching a ride every time and thus does not consider the fact that none of them can drive.
actually now that i think about it, it's funnier if whisper goes to the front to wait by the car. clearly this issue is going to solve itself without having to think about it. ]
[ are we sure there isn't extra money in our pockets to bribe the leopard, actually. ]
That actually isn't the worst idea to divide and conquer. If we study the map on the way out, we can find three routes directly to where the treasure is. Come up with three separate routes out, in case someone's tipped off to our presence. [ whisper can wait by the car, that is valid of her. ]
We shouldn't waste too much time deliberating, I suppose. It's already further than I'd hoped. [ ... ] Wonder if there's a shortcut.
There's a good idea to start off: I work better by meowself, an' if the treasure's the right size like we've heard, then two of us can be carryin' decoys and throw off the trail till the real one gets far enough.
Hrmeow, though... these cities sure are bigger'n I'm used to.
[Glancing towards where Whisper is communing with their supposed ride, which he's just like. Distrust and also judging by the cars on the way here, it might actually be slower than some other means of transportation. While they're out and about, Hans is going to look around at other possibilities, including cars that already have drivers and may be parked. Hmm.
Three's the ideal number where I'm from. [ which is all he says. ] The benefit of a big city like this is there's always something going on. And at these casinos...they're especially busy. You can spend forever there and still feel like you're seeing something new every time you blink. If we need to, we can use that to our advantage. A distraction to get away.
[ this leopard. he just kind of glances...and walks up to him again just in case. ]
One more thing. Any idea just how many other people we might be up against for this treasure?
Six's supposed to be our number, but that's still too many for me, personally.
[Why don't we all do mysterious math, it's fine.]
Meow, this's the first time I'm seein' this type o' gambling den, but I'm startin' to see why this place is full of treasure.
[He says this while wandering off along the street, leaving Whisper to her skepticism and Nico to his leopard musings, because he's going to see if he can get a mark for their driving problem: female, either has a car of her own or looks like she knows her way around, and possibly a bit eccentric or is dressed a certain way in the city of sin.
Treasure doesn't just come in the form of a casino prize, after all. Time to see what else he can steal while he's out here.]
as i get incensed over the composer buildings for no reason, whisper is looking at the map astutely. they have a sense of where they're supposed to go, yeah? if that is the case, she will point out a few spots on the map. ]
...Can enter here, here, and here. [ help there are so many entrances. can i ask what area the treasure is in? ]
[ thanks for the ride! he will lean over the map to see where she is pointing. ]
I agree about avoiding the main entrance. On the other hand, this time of day might be decent flow of traffic into the building that we can slip in unnoticed. Blend in and split off without drawing suspicion.
[ he is also looking to see if there are three exits reasonably nearby from the places whisper is pointing. ]
We may have some competition on our hands, but if we move faster it shouldn't be a problem.
I'm tellin' ya, this casino's bigger'n a couple villages and towns I've been to.
[He has absolutely no sense of scale here, please help him. Granted, Hans doesn't seem too put off, either because everything might as well be Greek or outer space to him or because of the process of getting their ride. Who knows. He pores over the map same as the other two, trying to make sense of the layout.
It's really a chore; it's going to be a lot easier simply getting into the place and having a look for himself. But at least some of the labels are helpful.]
I'm thinkin'... get in through where there's the meowst crowdin'. Main entrance, some kinda secondary entrance. The pup 'specially-- [sorry Whisper] --she's short enough to disappear anywhere she goes. I ain't up to date on how good the security is, but we've got more options for goin' out than in.
Doors an' windows, balconies, sewers, vents, anything that might have a chance o' leading out. You two good at movin' on the outside of buildings?
[ that is actually very helpful, thank you sweet mira.
whisper pulls a sour expression at being called 'pup' but doesn't indulge hans with any commentary. ]
Yes. I was a scout.
[ looking at the map again... ] It would be best to take on a different area. Although we have no way to communicate, so that makes things tricky. But searching together means a higher risk of detection.
Regardless, we will need to take one one section at a time to be thorough.
It's really not that big. I mean yes, it is big, but you may be over-exaggerating here. [ pointing that out. ]
Splitting up is fine if we can find some sort of signal to use to alert the others if we've found the treasure or if something comes up. We won't really know until we get there, I guess.
[ they...they really are just going into this without a fucking clue huh. they can look at the map. ]
At least we'll all be on the ground level. So if something happens it's easier to split. I can do outside of buildings.
I'm tellin' ya, though, this has got room for a whole village to live and then some.
[There's a laughing note in Hans' voice that says that while he could be exaggerating some he might also really not be exaggerating all that much. The flow of people through one of these places is obscene, and that's just back where they came from.]
Meow, if it's just casin' the place, we can look around an' then meet up someplace before the big finale -- my guess's we'll be looking at more security anyplace there's valuables. Just gotta figure out whether that's real treasure or part o' the casino's vaults.
[Which, technically, is also treasure -- but one heist at a time here.]
Meet up quick an' easy, don't go back the way ya came, and use some decoys to buy some time. Anything else 'fore we get there?
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It's very easy to tell who you're here for.
Walking into the bar, this place is classy, wide and clean. Menus aren't out just yet. The windows are letting in the nearly noon sunlight. It seems almost empty. Whoever is supposed to be behind the bar, isn’t around for the moment. Maybe you’re here too early for service, or maybe it has something to do with the leopard.
Besides you, the only person here is the leopard lounging on the bar counter. He’s wearing a jacket that could’ve only come out of the 80s. His eyes meet yours, regarding you with interest. ] Hey, hey. You’re late, you know. [ Under his paws looks like a blueprint of a building. ] You’ve already paid for this, but time is money. Should I charge you extra? Haa, if you don’t work fast, somebody else might get that treasure you’ve been eyeing.
[ You do want to get the treasure. ]
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...she does want the treasure. ]
Then you can get to the point.
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And if you don't want us to be late, be more specific next time. [ he holds his hand out for the blueprint though. listen, if they already paid for it it is rightfully theirs? ]
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And even if he normally has better things to do than put the cat in cat burglar he's not going to turn down something new and shiny falling into his lap. Unfortunately.
Also, he perks up at the existence of the leopard, and seems to be considering his sense of fashion while the other two are getting into it. After a moment:]
Nyahahaha, don't you worry yer spotted head, 'cause ain't nobody out there that works faster than us. [why is he saying this with such confidence, help] What else ya got for us?
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[ He paws over the map to Nico. ]
That's all you paid me for. Better get going.
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[ she is not one to question orders, so, she simply looks to the map then to nico.
WHERE WE GOIN' BOSS ]
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anyway he is taking the map and he will carry it with them, gesturing for them to start leaving the bar if they're ready to go. okay. did they happen to pass this building on their way to the bar, or at least have a sense of how far it is?
also do they kind of just inherently know what this treasure is? were they just told it was treasure or do they specifically know what they're going after? regardless, this isn't exactly the first time nico's done breaking and entering to places he should not be going and places he does not want to be seen, so actually...can they leave through the back exit? what is back there. ]
It's the middle of the day. Gives us time to plan our next move and keep an eye on the place for entry points and guard rotations.
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[Leaving through the back seems like a useful move if it's allowed, broad daylight does give them plenty of opportunities for planning and looking around; at this point, Hans has spent enough time in these cities to recognize just how late into the night they go and just how crazy the nightlife is, even if he isn't exactly prepared for Vegas. So. Hmm.
Do they have a plan in mind already here -- sneak and seize? Deceive and dash? Smash and grab? Have they been to this area before, do they know the peak and quiet times and whether they're going for rush hour or shift changes and whatnot or is this something they're going to have to figure out? They probably do need to do recon still so just getting a sense of what all knowledge they've got already.
Also like, are they heading straight there.]
An' we might have the way there-- [let's not talk about the car in detail for now] --but we're goin' to have to figure out the way out.
[Do they usually rendez-vous at the warehouse or do they have other bases around here.]
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They were just told it was treasure, but they also get the feeling they'll know what it is when they see it.
They can go through the back exit, it just leads to the street on the other side of the building.
They usually go back to their warehouse. This place is busy at just about all hours.
The clock is ticking and there's other people who are going for the treasure. Might be better to check it out soon. ]
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We can look at the map on the way there. Figure out best route, get in, and get out. There are three of us, so three different routes to maximize our efficiency.
[ listen, it's not that she doesn't know what cars (or any motor vehicles) are, but she has been the one hitching a ride every time and thus does not consider the fact that none of them can drive.
actually now that i think about it, it's funnier if whisper goes to the front to wait by the car. clearly this issue is going to solve itself without having to think about it. ]
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That actually isn't the worst idea to divide and conquer. If we study the map on the way out, we can find three routes directly to where the treasure is. Come up with three separate routes out, in case someone's tipped off to our presence. [ whisper can wait by the car, that is valid of her. ]
We shouldn't waste too much time deliberating, I suppose. It's already further than I'd hoped. [ ... ] Wonder if there's a shortcut.
[ maybe the leopard knows that, too. ]
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Hrmeow, though... these cities sure are bigger'n I'm used to.
[Glancing towards where Whisper is communing with their supposed ride, which he's just like. Distrust and also judging by the cars on the way here, it might actually be slower than some other means of transportation. While they're out and about, Hans is going to look around at other possibilities, including cars that already have drivers and may be parked. Hmm.
Glancing back inside towards the leopard.......]
We'd have to go an' put it on our tab, I suppose.
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But he is watching as you guys come and go.
At least he hasn't left? ]
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What exactly are you expecting?
[ rather, she doesn't expect anything helpful out of someone who simply just wanted to foist the map on them and be done. ]
The more people we get involved, the harder the logistics will be.
[ and that's above her mental paygrade :( ]
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[ this leopard. he just kind of glances...and walks up to him again just in case. ]
One more thing. Any idea just how many other people we might be up against for this treasure?
[ go get our ride, hans. ]
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[Why don't we all do mysterious math, it's fine.]
Meow, this's the first time I'm seein' this type o' gambling den, but I'm startin' to see why this place is full of treasure.
[He says this while wandering off along the street, leaving Whisper to her skepticism and Nico to his leopard musings, because he's going to see if he can get a mark for their driving problem: female, either has a car of her own or looks like she knows her way around, and possibly a bit eccentric or is dressed a certain way in the city of sin.
Treasure doesn't just come in the form of a casino prize, after all. Time to see what else he can steal while he's out here.]
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At least three, but it could be more.
[ Hans successfully charms a blonde stranger into driving for them, and due to good luck, they'll manage to get there in 18 minutes.
Use the time in the car to generate a plan. It's currently 11:00 AM and they will arrive at 11:18 AM. ]
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as i get incensed over the composer buildings for no reason, whisper is looking at the map astutely. they have a sense of where they're supposed to go, yeah? if that is the case, she will point out a few spots on the map. ]
...Can enter here, here, and here. [ help there are so many entrances. can i ask what area the treasure is in? ]
Might want to avoid main entrance.
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I agree about avoiding the main entrance. On the other hand, this time of day might be decent flow of traffic into the building that we can slip in unnoticed. Blend in and split off without drawing suspicion.
[ he is also looking to see if there are three exits reasonably nearby from the places whisper is pointing. ]
We may have some competition on our hands, but if we move faster it shouldn't be a problem.
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[He has absolutely no sense of scale here, please help him. Granted, Hans doesn't seem too put off, either because everything might as well be Greek or outer space to him or because of the process of getting their ride. Who knows. He pores over the map same as the other two, trying to make sense of the layout.
It's really a chore; it's going to be a lot easier simply getting into the place and having a look for himself. But at least some of the labels are helpful.]
I'm thinkin'... get in through where there's the meowst crowdin'. Main entrance, some kinda secondary entrance. The pup 'specially-- [sorry Whisper] --she's short enough to disappear anywhere she goes. I ain't up to date on how good the security is, but we've got more options for goin' out than in.
Doors an' windows, balconies, sewers, vents, anything that might have a chance o' leading out. You two good at movin' on the outside of buildings?
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They do know that the treasure they're looking for is on this floor. ]
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whisper pulls a sour expression at being called 'pup' but doesn't indulge hans with any commentary. ]
Yes. I was a scout.
[ looking at the map again... ] It would be best to take on a different area. Although we have no way to communicate, so that makes things tricky. But searching together means a higher risk of detection.
Regardless, we will need to take one one section at a time to be thorough.
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Splitting up is fine if we can find some sort of signal to use to alert the others if we've found the treasure or if something comes up. We won't really know until we get there, I guess.
[ they...they really are just going into this without a fucking clue huh. they can look at the map. ]
At least we'll all be on the ground level. So if something happens it's easier to split. I can do outside of buildings.
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[There's a laughing note in Hans' voice that says that while he could be exaggerating some he might also really not be exaggerating all that much. The flow of people through one of these places is obscene, and that's just back where they came from.]
Meow, if it's just casin' the place, we can look around an' then meet up someplace before the big finale -- my guess's we'll be looking at more security anyplace there's valuables. Just gotta figure out whether that's real treasure or part o' the casino's vaults.
[Which, technically, is also treasure -- but one heist at a time here.]
Meet up quick an' easy, don't go back the way ya came, and use some decoys to buy some time. Anything else 'fore we get there?
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