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Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#201: Apr 3rd 2012 at 4:32:37 PM

"Both, actually." Sheriff said, turning his head but keeping his hands where they were. "If I'm your target or vice versa we'll take this outside, right?"

daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#202: Apr 3rd 2012 at 4:35:00 PM

"There aren't that many chances that we have to fight each other considering the number of participants. With two or even three people working together there isn't that much to fear" said Glass... though he had to admit a hint of fear of that worst possible scenario. After all, he did fear the bigger man for his strength and size.

At the very least... he now had a power in case things went south.

"Alright... lets trade" said Glass, handing over his card and taking that of the other man.

Chubert highly secure from California Since: Jan, 2010
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#203: Apr 3rd 2012 at 4:40:44 PM

Gauze shrugged at Glass. "Thirteen choose two; that's..."

There was a momentary silence as Gauze performed arithmetic acrobatics in his head.

"Seventy-eight possible target-hunter combinations. Thirteen of them have Mr. Sheriff in them. That's one out of six. Are you a gambling man?"

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daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#204: Apr 3rd 2012 at 4:45:07 PM

"Those are the odds of the house, not the player. I'll definitely gamble with those odds" Glass said, looking over at the letter the big man handed him... and a surge of relief coming over him "And it just paid off"

"We're now in this together"

Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#205: Apr 3rd 2012 at 4:50:29 PM

Sheriff nodded and smiled, then turned to Gauze. "Indeed, the odds are in our favor. You up for a bit of a gamble yourself, Gauze? Maybe we shouldn't destroy our letters just yet. What are the odds now that neither of us are eachother's target? Just everything decreased by 2?"

Aqueos Nova here from Los Angeles Since: Dec, 2011 Relationship Status: Californicating
#206: Apr 3rd 2012 at 4:55:43 PM

Maybe I should call them back or maybe I should....

Link gapes at the scene, but decides to follow.

It seems will get him. I know that Blue probably wants his ring but.....

Pain goes right through Blue, red among the white of consciousness.

I'll have to manipulate him somehow else to get it. After all I'm too blame for this.

He considers telling them to leave the boy alone, his frustration and confusion evident now.

But we're so close....... if we can just get his ring.... Then it's all over......

"JUST TAKE THE RING, TAKE IT!"

The driver of the car was bewildered and seemed to be considering leaving, a more than wise decision.

edited 3rd Apr '12 4:56:35 PM by Aqueos

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Chubert highly secure from California Since: Jan, 2010
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#207: Apr 3rd 2012 at 4:56:17 PM

"The point's irrelevant," Gauze said, digging the white cloth out of his pocket again. Around his wrist, wind, unwind. "I have absolutely no intention of playing a game for which I don't actually know the odds. I left so early to call that bitch on the radio. There's no guarantee that the game actually ends when your target's dead. Use that number, call that bitch on the radio. Ask her about the specifics of the game—she'll say, in this sickeningly sweet voice, 'Ooh, it's a surprise!' The stakes are indeterminate. I'm not committing now. And even if I wanted to, I don't like one out of six odds when my life could be on the line."

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LostPaladin Creepy Face from Your closet Since: Mar, 2012
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#208: Apr 3rd 2012 at 5:01:13 PM

"Alright, but I am not as sure as to where we can go." Sprocket said, before he took a moment to think. He knew that it wasn't safe to remain in one place,but at the same time he didn't know how safe it was to go out into the open. "I guess we can look around after we get out of here."

Good God Why?
Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#209: Apr 3rd 2012 at 5:08:26 PM

"Well how about this then?" Sheriff offered, "If we were to get the identities of other players, would you add yours to the pool? That sounds like a way to even the odds in your favor."

Chubert highly secure from California Since: Jan, 2010
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#210: Apr 3rd 2012 at 5:09:51 PM

Gauze took his hat off his head.

"I am flat-out not interested in playing, if it wasn't clear before. Not a matter of ethics; I'm not that presumptuous. It's a matter of self-interest. I'm not going to commit to a game when the rules are not clear."

edited 12th Apr '12 8:56:06 PM by Chubert

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Gilphon (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#211: Apr 3rd 2012 at 5:14:34 PM

"Oh, Come Now!" Said Rock, turning away from Flick as if he had forgotten about his new ally's existence, and now addressing Gauze. "You Can't Let Yourself be Paralyzed by what might Happen! Nothing's Ever completely Certain in this World We Live In, After All! And if Our Gracious Hostess is Hiding a few Rules, Not Playing her Game could be Even More Deadly than Playing Badly!"

edited 3rd Apr '12 5:15:07 PM by Gilphon

Chubert highly secure from California Since: Jan, 2010
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#212: Apr 3rd 2012 at 5:19:55 PM

"What might happen? The objective is for you to kill your target. Now, let's say, completely hypothetically, that thunder and lightning come from the heavens and strike me dead right now. What happens to my hunter? Is it game over for him, because he sure can't kill a pile of ash? These are unanswered questions. Important ones. What if she lied? See here, none of you have actually spoken with her. She's just in it for the entertainment value. She likes her surprises, and the surprises are going to happen. I'm not concerned about what might happen, I'm concerned about what will happen; specifically, I'm concerned about the completely uncertain nature about what will happen. Will she introduce new players? Maybe new objectives? Consider this—what if, after you kill your target, it just switches—you have to kill a new guy once you've killed your old one. Then none of this target bullshit matters. The only way to win is to kill everyone."

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Dealan Since: Feb, 2010
#213: Apr 3rd 2012 at 5:21:17 PM

[Speakeasy -> Outside]

"Fine. Let's go."

Paper stood up and left the speakeasy, trying to make as little sound as possible. She didn't want to go out now that it had gotten interesting, but dealing with Sprocket took priority.

She stopped to talk the moment they lost sight of the abandoned building.

"I think it'd be best if we exchanged our marks and targets now. If you have to kill me, I'd rather know it now."

edited 3rd Apr '12 5:33:15 PM by Dealan

Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#214: Apr 3rd 2012 at 5:27:11 PM

"You seem to—" Sheriff stopped and realized that it would be best to talk on the level of the person you're talking to. He turned to Rock. It wasn't lying, or deception, it was speaking their language. "You seem to Hold similar Values to Me. I Wonder, sir... would you care to Share your Letter as well? The Mutual Interests we have could be pretty Beneficial."

LostPaladin Creepy Face from Your closet Since: Mar, 2012
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#215: Apr 3rd 2012 at 5:28:28 PM

Sprocket, who had followed Paper, reached into his pocket, and grabbed the letter he had been given. What she had said about having to kill her had not even crossed his mind. So, feeling worry for her, he handed her the letter. He didn't want to have to kill her. But then again, would he be able to.

Good God Why?
Gilphon (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#216: Apr 3rd 2012 at 5:33:30 PM

Rock looked at Gauze for a long moment and shrugged. Then turned to Sheriff.

"Sure!" He handed his letter to Sheriff. "I have Nothing To Hide From My Friends! Let's All Work Together in the Name of Peace and Friendship!"

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#217: Apr 3rd 2012 at 5:36:05 PM

Gauze sighed. "And in the name of bloody death. Can't forget the Bloody Death, along with the Gore and Violence, with a Helpful Smattering of Painful Regrets tossed with Pointless Suffering."

"Just saying."

edited 3rd Apr '12 5:36:17 PM by Chubert

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Dealan Since: Feb, 2010
#218: Apr 3rd 2012 at 5:39:51 PM

She read Sprocket's letter, then took out her own, unsealed it, and read it for the first time, together with him.

First, relief. Then disappointment. She had no idea what to do next, but at least there wasn't any immediate danger.

"Ah... it's all right then. Good for us. Now what?"

Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#219: Apr 3rd 2012 at 5:40:00 PM

Sheriff held off before reading Rock's letter to once again stare at Gauze. "You know, I'm not doing this to get people part of a murdergang or something. I want to help. Glass here"(He gestured at the boy)"Feels helpless to participate in the game. I aim to make sure that we don't have to participate. I want to help him, because he feels helpless. Or are these foreign concepts to you?"

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#220: Apr 3rd 2012 at 5:44:31 PM

"...well, that was my point all along, see," Gauze said. "I don't want to participate. If you share information, you risk participation if it turns out that you've just inadvertently painted a bullseye on your back. Now, I'm not sure what you mean by 'not participate.' You mean, 'not participate' as in 'sit tight and I'll kill all the baddies for you,' or 'not participate' as in 'let's get the hell out of here?'"

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LostPaladin Creepy Face from Your closet Since: Mar, 2012
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#221: Apr 3rd 2012 at 5:47:26 PM

Sprocket let out a sigh of relief when he realized that neither were going to have to kill each other. But now, he had a new problem, "You know, I really don't have an idea of what we can do. We could try to figure out our targets are, or...." Sprocket paused to build dramatic tension. "We could set a trap."

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Gilphon (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#222: Apr 3rd 2012 at 5:48:22 PM

Rock's facial expression didn't change in the slightest as he read Sheriff's letter. When he was done, he laughed at some private joke, handing the letter back.

He then turned to Glass, apparently no longer having any interest in the situation with Gauze. "And you, Mr. Glass? Would you Like to Take The Gamble again?" He held out his letter.

Dealan Since: Feb, 2010
#223: Apr 3rd 2012 at 5:51:37 PM

"A trap." With their powers? Not impossible, certainly, but a certain lack of anything that could hurt their targets would make that difficult. Not that she didn't have some ideas herself, but they were awfully specific. "...I'm listening."

Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#224: Apr 3rd 2012 at 6:02:33 PM

Sheriff opened the paper and read it. His expression darkened. He turned to Glass. "I highly recommend that you swap information with him. Highly recommend."

Oh god, she better take it. Dear god, take it. "Now, this doesn't change anything, regardless of what our targets are. Nobody's killing anybody."

LostPaladin Creepy Face from Your closet Since: Mar, 2012
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#225: Apr 3rd 2012 at 6:19:21 PM

"Well, the way I see it is, we have enough time to learn our abilities, hone them, and lead our pursuers too us. I mean, I know we don't have the most combative powers, so we will have to think around that, but I think we can make it."

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