MENTAL LINK.

[batmotif]

[Though it may be the first time that Bruce has reached out to everyone mentally, there’s no hesitation in how quickly his voice permeates in other hosts’ heads. As with most things, the man gets right to it — besides, this isn’t exactly being done for the sake of pleasantries.

Straight to business then:]

(If you’ve been paying attention, you’d know that Public Security Commissioner Seong-Hye Ngozi has been hiding something. I plan on visiting her office to find out exactly what that is.)

[Images of the office building itself filters through the link, the fruit of prior research and reconnaissance. And the implication is more than clear that this isn’t exactly going to be a scheduled office visit.]

(I’ll need distractions outside of the Public Security offices. Only volunteer if you’re confident that you know what you’re doing.)

[He’s sure questions are on their way, but he’s not willing to entertain them preemptively. Thus, his words end there.]

((ooc; this is the post for your character to ICly offer themselves to help with the break-in plot. (As detailed here.) Note that while Bruce might not find everyone’s credentials compelling, that won’t stop your character from coordinating with others if they want. He's not your supervisor!!!

Therefore, threadjacking is highly encouraged so all characters can sort out their plotting together!)

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[snaphiss]

[sounds fake but ok]

( So it can heal and protect. What are the stipulations? Do you have to be nearby? Is the process painful? )

[tropism]

[ shhh ]

( My range is terrible. I have to touch the other person. Apparently it's painful, but I'm used to it. I've gone through amputations and plagues with my Stand.

I don't necessarily need to be protected - I can defend myself well enough - but people are worried about the mission since there've been considerable losses on our side. It's an option, should anyone need more healers on-site. )

[snaphiss]

( I would agree, but we can't have any more people at the site of the break-in. I'd prefer it if you were on standby at a secure location. )

[yep just acting like she's in charge nbd]

[sorry bruce]

[tropism]

[ ah, is this a mom-and-dad show now? that sounds like home. ]

( I'm fine with that. We don't want a big crowd, after all. Especially with a crowd that is too eager to sink their teeth into something.

Are you going with them? )

[ last time he talked to her, giorno had the sense that she wasn't exactly the epitome of social grace ]

[snaphiss]

[Nothing focuses Mara like a mission. Offering help, especially useful help, is the quickest possible way to get her to cooperate short of being named 'Sheev'.]

( I'll be on the stealth team. It may be best for you to ride along in our getaway vehicle. Could you work under those conditions? )

[tropism]

( I can. Do you need a driver as well? Or do you already have one? )

[ he doesn't have a license, but he used to be a taxi driver of ill repute around naples, so there's also that. ]

[snaphiss]

( We have a driver. Now we just have to find him something to drive. )

[Kids these days!]

( You wouldn't happen to have experience with stealing speeders, would you? )

[tropism]

( I don't know what a speeder is.

But if nobody's going to provide us with a getaway car, well. A parking lot makes a fine catalogue. )

[ let's steal ten of them. lET'S STEAL A 100 OF THEM ]

[snaphiss]

( Speeder, car, vehicle. Whatever you want to call them, if you have experience with stealing them, I'd love to hear about it. )

[Gio you're a lifesaver.]

[tropism]

[ it's dang hard to answer this when batdad keeps butting in ]

( I have plenty. I mostly specialize in 21st century cars. Concordian vehicles are something else entirely - so much of their lives are tied to technology, after all - but not entirely impossible.

As for personal experience, I used to relieve tourists of their luggage back in my hometown for pocket money. Misappropriating vehicles was my summer job. )

[ he was also the driver for his former team.

then again, if shiro finds a car in the first place, then there wouldn't be any need to steal things .... ]

( Just another option for us. )

[snaphiss]

( I like to keep my options open. )

[Music to her ears, dude.]

( What kind of 'cars' are 21st century? )

[tropism]

( Laughably archaic, compared to what's around us. Four wheels, a metal deathtrap, made for land. I am partial to Italian brands, but that's me being nostalgic. )

[ this next tidbit is for mara only. PUTS MENTAL FENCES - NO BRUCE ALLOWED or anyone else for that matter - as best as he can - ]

( If it's of any interest to you, there is a market for retrofitted goods in Subspace. So long as the devices are wiped of their identifying registration and other IDs, they'd be willing to pay for almost anything.

A vehicle is bigger than a handheld device, but we'll need a way to get rid of it once we have borrowed one.

Assuming, of course, that we won't have one legally. But like I said: options. If we go this route, however, you're gonna have to convince our tech to do the actual wipe. )

[ GUESS WHO'S BEEN DOING SOME FANCY SCAMS ]

perma private yo

[snaphiss]

[Mara mentally autocorrects 'Italian' as 'Corellian' and suddenly everything makes perfect sense.]

( It's an option, and a good one. You've done good work. If we go this route, I'll make sure you get the credit. )

[Because He's Earned It.]

( I take it you have experience in this arena? )

[tropism]

( I prefer working behind the scenes, Mara. )

[ as for that, well - ]

( Something like that. Times were hard back home, etcetera, etcetera. Nothing interesting. )

[snaphiss]

( Then we have that in common. I'll keep you in mind, Giorno. Even if we don't end up using your skills in this mission, it sounds like you have abilities that can always come in handy. )

[Also she wants to know more about this Stand shit.]

[batmotif]

[barges in here]

(Let's avoid grand theft auto unless absolutely necessary.) [Or unless absolutely certain you're not going to get caught, is the rest of what hangs in the air there.]

(Shiro is going to look into getting a vehicle for now.)

[tropism]

( Of course. ) [ giorno says, rather amused. ]

( But you wanted to know my skills, so I'm putting that option on the table as well. Best of luck to Shiro. )

[shiro2hero]

[ALSO BARGES IN.]

(Thanks, I think.)

(We haven't met yet. But if all else fails, I'll let you know?)

[tropism]

( Hello. I'm Giorno. I've seen you around with Pidge, I'm pretty sure.

And that's fine. I look forward to working with you too. )

[shiro2hero]

(That wouldn't surprise me.)

[Since being around her is easier than strangers, sometimes. What with their brains connected and all.]

(Hopefully this goes smoothly and we both learn something.)

[The unspoken promise being, if he needs to learn to hotwire a fancy space car, he'll show off how to drive it.]

[tropism]

[ one day giorno hopes to joyride the concordian equivalent of a maserati. one ... day .... ]

( They're building a strong team. I'm sure we'll be alright. )

[shiro2hero]

(I sure hope so.)

[batmotif]

[excuse u that's what he's been telling Pidge too]

[snaphiss]

[justice league here we come]

[batmotif]

[get the spandex out]