[Closed Network] A Series of Direct Messages to Characters

[butterfly_kiss]

[OOC: This is basically the equivalent of sending to character inboxes, including security level, and may move to in person conversations. The point is to unify it all so people can see what Tae is doing. If you want her to reach out lmk Here. Each character she's reaching out to has a thread below.]

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[3wingedangel]

"I know. I don't like to ask anyone either. That's why I've been working on my own and haven't said anything." He sighs. "The best option would be if we could get them to come after me. But I don't know if even they would be that foolish. I might be able to incense them enough that they might want to kill me. But would they actually try?"

[butterfly_kiss]

Coming after him? Tae can't help but chuckle. No, that doesn't sound likely at all.

"I do not think that is a viable option. You look as dangerous as you are."

[3wingedangel]

"Yes, I highly doubt they would actually try to get me ... unless it was another approach such as the fire instead of attacking me directly," Sephiroth says. "If we can't get them to come after someone capable of protecting themselves, our other option is simply taking them by force."

Which the superhero Billy would no doubt frown upon, maybe even after everything else that's happened since he raked everyone over the coals about the mess with Stu. But Sephiroth is fed up and tired of trying to play by the rules. He's always been one to bend or break them if the situation calls for it.

[butterfly_kiss]

"Maybe we try and find a way to send them after someone durable who isn't as immediately obvious as such?"

Was there someone like that? But by force was her backup plan if she had to go that route.

[3wingedangel]

Sephiroth mentally runs through everyone he knows of who's there. "Do you have someone in mind?"

[butterfly_kiss]

Someone... She thinks, eyes closed.

"I may... need to talk to York."

[3wingedangel]

"Do you think he will agree to be the target?" Sephiroth barely knows York.

[butterfly_kiss]

Does she? Tae sighs, arms crossing over her chest.

"If memory serves, the man who was first attacked is important to him. He might."

[3wingedangel]

Sephiroth nods. "That is a good motivator. We should speak with him as soon as possible."

[butterfly_kiss]

Yes, they should. Tae sighs and then looks firmly at Sephiroth.

"If we do this, ask him to play bait, he needs protective backup. You can't fail him there. He's not human. I can't fix him if something goes wrong. He is, in his own way, more fragile than the rest of us."

[3wingedangel]

Sephiroth stiffens at this. "I will not fail him," he vows, and prays he can keep that promise. But now he wonders if this is their best choice of action.

"Does he have abilities that will help him as well?"

[butterfly_kiss]

"York? Not that I know of. But I'm hoping to get you additional help. One of the turtles, and Keith if he's agreeable to the idea."

Multiple angles of defense and strength.

[3wingedangel]

Sephiroth is much more concerned about the plan knowing York doesn't have any abilities of his own. And he's not sure how receptive either Turtle will be to working with him, but hopefully they will be willing under the circumstances.

"Have you asked them yet?"

[butterfly_kiss]

"You're the first I'm asking. If I can't get their agreement, I want to make sure I have at least one really fast person to handle it."

And he was also the first one to respond, so there's that.

[3wingedangel]

Sephiroth nods. "You definitely have my agreement to help."

[butterfly_kiss]

Well, that's something. Tae breathes a sigh of relief.

"That's good. We have to find a way to talk quietly. Privately. I think one of the boys has the Communications datapoint."

Which meant they couldn't fully trust the supplies at hand.

[3wingedangel]

"We can continue speaking here. Or we could go to the roof of the hotel, but that may or may not look suspicious if anyone sees."

He's often on the roof, but he doesn't often have company.

[butterfly_kiss]

Yes, it would be suspicious since Tae was known not to wander much.

"I stay here most commonly. So it works best. I don't think Wesker would let anyone spy on us here either. He's very secretive."

[3wingedangel]

Sephiroth is pretty sure Wesker doesn't like him, but if he likes Tae, hopefully that will work out.

"Very well. Let's continue to plan here. Perhaps try contacting the others again."

[butterfly_kiss]

Tae nods and smiles.

"I'll set up a room further in the hospital for us to work in. And I'll ask the... dog to let you all through without issue."

The thing was just weird at times. But just protective.

[3wingedangel]

"Good," he nods. He has seen many strange creatures back home, so the animal doesn't disturb him much.

"Do you think Wesker will allow this plan to go through?" he has to ask. "He was very ... insistent before on not going against standard rules of law enforcement."

To say the least. And while Sephiroth is sure he could fight Wesker off, he would rather not have that additional obstacle right now.

[butterfly_kiss]

"These children have attempted to kill multiple residents here, including in one of the cruelest ways known to man," Tae said, voice firm. "If he has an issue with it, he can come through me."

And she's certain she will stop him with her will alone.

[3wingedangel]

Sephiroth smirks. "Then very well. Let us proceed."

[butterfly_kiss]

Tae nods and stretches.

"Alright. Here..."

She moves to pull a piece of paper from her pocket and a pen. Soon she's scribbling a small map of the hospital and marking a room.

"I'll set this place up to communicate, either in person or by leaving physical notes. Is that alright?"

[3wingedangel]

Sephiroth nods. "I will come by frequently to check for notes, and perhaps to leave some."