[Semi-Closed] Welcome to the Shadows

[shinra_dog]

Who: Reno, Ira, Kenichi, Bonnie, Noctis, Prompto -- and anyone the young Assassin recruits bring with them, intentionally or otherwise
When: mid-June
Where: library near the Curti Center
What: The members of the new Vaikuntha Assassins Bureau are called together for the first official meeting
Warnings/Notes: none yet


They would have all received the same letter.

To work in the dark to serve the light
First learn by going to the seat of knowledge.
They research us as we research them.

Below was a date and a time.

As members arrived at the research library, Reno would be waiting for them.

Comments

Re: Down to Business

[kuposcreed]

Bonnie nodded in agreement from her own seat atop the table. "And if you're planning on turning on us down the line, let us know now, kupo." She brandished her office supply crafted makeshift hidden blade as a warning.

But Ales was a bit of a sore point. He was given so many options in multiple timelines to not betray the Brotherhood or the other Heroes and yet...

[regalblaze]

Ignis had arrived at this... "meeting", right on time. He wasn't early, he wasn't late. His appearance probably gave Prompto and Noctis quite a fright. No, he did not tail you. He was actually invited and, since he heard that Prompto was involved (and with that, probably Noct too), he decided to check this out.

Although, this Moogle will need to do a better job at trying to get him scared of him. After fighting a literal, revived Astral, there is little that can intimidate Ignis. He doesn't get even a quirked eyebrow from him.

Instead, he turns to Takeshi:"Just "gathering information", hm?"

[shinra_dog]

"He didn't lie," Reno told Ignis, standing back and crossing his arms. "Right now that's what I want to focus on -- gathering information. This is a new world here an' regardless of our past experiences with new worlds, that doesn't change the fact we dunno shit about this one. An' I sure as hell don't want anyone goin' off half-cocked while representing us."

He gave a look to Bonnie that time. He understood her feelings, but she couldn't just go threatening new members. Especially after spreading so many rumors about the Assassins herself.

"I want ears an' eyes open, a collaborative effort, before we do anything else. I wanna know more about where we are an' I don't think I'm alone in that." He was pretty sure plenty of people, if not all of the outworlders, felt the same way. "Where we go from there will be decided later. Any leads for our other purpose will be thoroughly investigated by Takeshi or myself. Nobody makes any moves on their own."

"We're called a brotherhood for a reason -- I fully expect loyalty. Not to me, not to a hierarchy, not to words -- but I expect you all to be loyal to each other." Reno paused as he let that sink in. "If anything could potentially bring harm to those around you, consider very carefully what you do. I don't expect sirs or bullshit airs, I expect discretion and care."

He looked at Ignis again. "I think we can agree on that at least." After another pause, he asked, "Does anyone have any questions?"

[acceptedlife]

Takeshi placed a hand on Bonnie's shoulder, shaking his head. "Enough, Bonnie." Despite the gentle tone, there is a stern look in his gaze. They would need to have a chat later. "Mary would be appalled to see this."

Threatening new recruits and judging them based on one particular individual... How very opposite of an Assassin she aspired to be. He sighed, turning his gaze to his latest invitee. Reno covered everything he would, so instead he focused on reining in the former moogle companion of his stabmom.

[failtsuninari]

Kenichi pinched the bridge of nose to stop himself from reacting to it. He will leave it to his son to talk to the moogle later. While he could understand where she was coming from, this was not a time and place to vent it.

"Understood. I'm an airship pilot but I'll keep an eye out for things in Sparks Golsaucia and Nakagawa if no one objects," Kenichi finally said. "And I'm planning to obtain an airship for the Brotherhood's use. Any support would be appreciated."

[kuposcreed]

Bonnie felt she was justified in what she was doing. She really was trying to protect everyone and that included from having to fight one of her own. Nobody had been happy about what had happened with Ales and even though they wound up letting him live and go off on his own the fact that he had every chance to turn himself around and not choose to betray them was a thing that still hung sour to her. Like a kupo nut that had been left out in the sun too long.

But Reno's look, Kenichi's reaction and Ira's scolding made her shrink back, tugging her hood down to hide her face. She had a bit of an inkling she was going too far but this made it clear and now she felt bad for stepping over the line. All she wanted to do was help.

"S-sorry, kupo." She shuffled a bit in her seat.

[shinra_dog]

Bonnie seemed chastised enough. And Reno did understand her feelings. This just wasn't the way to go about it. He had no illusions that there was no chance of another betrayal, but he wasn't about to sow any potential bitterness on purpose. He was resolved, instead, to simply be prepared for any contingencies -- from anyone.

"We were betrayed in the past," he explained to those from Eos. "Bonnie's... passionate... but it's really because she cares."

Reno hoped Ignis would be forgiving.