[That is interesting. So there's a whole coalition who didn't like what they found on the other side of the rainbow. Maybe the Inner Circle really was losing their handle on their heirs.]
But this also isn't the first time I've been conned by an heir trying to cut their teeth and suck up to the Inner Circle. So forgive me if I'm not quick to trust that you're actually here for the reason you say.
Suck up to - what - give my body away? I like my body. I like autonomy. We all do. If there's anything to prove to the people we thought were our parents, it's that we've been underestimated. And lied to. And we don't like either.
( But, talk is cheap, isn't it? )
This happened before? Heirs learning about their parentage? Because I can't see another outcome.
Oh, no. The ones who came before had no idea what was waiting for them on the other side. Which is the reason why we're having this nice conversation and no one's gotten stabbed yet.
[Rusty takes a deep breath, and shifts to lean back against the front counter.]
But tell you what. I'll help you take out Kirsanov. He's a member that no one will miss. If we make it through that without you stabbing me in the back, then we'll talk about the rest.
Kirsanov is a collector, and his schtick of choice is rare and interesting supernatural creatures. Show up to his front door empty handed, and you'll have a hell of a time getting in. Show up with a gift, on the other hand ...
You try getting murdered roughly every thirty years for the last four-hundred and see how you feel.
[Their curse means he always remembers so yeah - as far as he's concerned, no paranoia is too much paranoia. He pulls a napkin off a nearby table, clicks a pen and scribbles down a number.]
Winter is coming. Got it. Thanks, GOT. We'll be in touch.
( Only so many times he can hit his head against the wall until he starts to bleed. But at least he has a goal and a first step. He sticks the napkin in his back pocket and leaves Rusty to his own devices.
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[That is interesting. So there's a whole coalition who didn't like what they found on the other side of the rainbow. Maybe the Inner Circle really was losing their handle on their heirs.]
And who is this "we," exactly?
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( Never mind that they will be the ones to throw it officially and knock everyone on their asses. )
I had it on good authority you wanted to ice the Inner Circle. Was I given bad intel?
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[He tips his head to the side.]
But this also isn't the first time I've been conned by an heir trying to cut their teeth and suck up to the Inner Circle. So forgive me if I'm not quick to trust that you're actually here for the reason you say.
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( But, talk is cheap, isn't it? )
This happened before? Heirs learning about their parentage? Because I can't see another outcome.
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[Rusty takes a deep breath, and shifts to lean back against the front counter.]
But tell you what. I'll help you take out Kirsanov. He's a member that no one will miss. If we make it through that without you stabbing me in the back, then we'll talk about the rest.
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Is this where we exchange friendship bracelets?
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No. This is the part where you try and find a supernatural creature rare and powerful enough for us to use as a boon to get in Kirsanov's front door.
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You're giving us homework.
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[Because there's a difference.]
Kirsanov is a collector, and his schtick of choice is rare and interesting supernatural creatures. Show up to his front door empty handed, and you'll have a hell of a time getting in. Show up with a gift, on the other hand ...
[And he'll leave Max to fill in the blanks.]
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( Now he needs to bring it to his people. )
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[He'll put that up front.]
But when you guys decide you're in, I will go with you to see Kirsanov.
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( How does he get back in touch with you, Rusty? )
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[Their curse means he always remembers so yeah - as far as he's concerned, no paranoia is too much paranoia. He pulls a napkin off a nearby table, clicks a pen and scribbles down a number.]
But I do know how to use a smartphone.
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( He looks older, that must be the aging thing, or whatever spell was cast all those years ago. )
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[Are they going to quip all day or does Max have everything he needs?]
Anything else you want to know?
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( Are are they need to know until he holds his end of the bargain. )
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[And that's about all he'll give from his end, because he's already said trust is earned.]
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( Only so many times he can hit his head against the wall until he starts to bleed. But at least he has a goal and a first step. He sticks the napkin in his back pocket and leaves Rusty to his own devices.
Thanks, Rusty! )