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hangman is coming down from the gallows [closed]
Who: Soldier: 76 (
personalwar) & others
What: Catch-all log for October event! 76 is a fugitive, but that isn't going to stop him from digging for information. Part 2, escape and Wyver exploration!
When: October
Where: All around the dark shady parts of town, primarily in the Red Light District. Part 2, all over Wyver territory!
Warning(s): People may be trying to bring him in, so expect possible violence, language, etc!
[ This is a closed catch-all for me to put starters for any plotted threads. My plotting comment is here if you would like to do something! ]
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What: Catch-all log for October event! 76 is a fugitive, but that isn't going to stop him from digging for information. Part 2, escape and Wyver exploration!
When: October
Where: All around the dark shady parts of town, primarily in the Red Light District. Part 2, all over Wyver territory!
Warning(s): People may be trying to bring him in, so expect possible violence, language, etc!
[ This is a closed catch-all for me to put starters for any plotted threads. My plotting comment is here if you would like to do something! ]
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So far, it doesn't seem like anyone's been able to find this mystery man, and 76's getting frustrated with the search, especially when he has to watch his every move to make sure he doesn't catch the eye of someone who wants to bring him in.
Ocelot implies that the 'shady man' might have a connection to the empress and others of high rank. She used to be a courtesan, if the stories are true, so maybe it's not so far-fetched. ]
If that's the case, it'd be easier for you to confirm it. Could be he's just really good at knowing when and how to disappear.
[ Who's to say he's even still in Olympia? ]
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and maybe it's just that odd nagging sense of familiarity, but he almost expects that this guy would be one of those. but regardless, he really doesn't want to get into a fight, especially when there's other options available. ]
You think? Look what happened to anyone who just so much as worked with the guy. Imagine what would happen if I were to try and accuse anyone of being involved with things.
[ although... ]
I guess that's a possibility too. But it seems too easy, doesn't it?
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[ Ocelot patrols around there, doesn't he? Not that his post would necessarily allow him to see what goes on behind closed doors, but there are times when word gets around, whispered in seemingly empty rooms or corridors.
It does seem 'too easy,' but 76 also knows that if he ends up obsessed with tracking this guy down, he might only land himself in hotter water. Even being aware of that, there's no saying if he'll actually be able to stop himself.
He sighs and shakes his head. ] Maybe. I really don't know any more than you do, though. [ Sure, he'd been one of the chumps who received the job, so he knows what the guy they're hunting down looks like, how he sounds. But beyond that, he's just as clueless as the other refugees. ]
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[ wanted terrorist and all that. still, he gets what 76 means. ]
Actually, there's something else that's interesting too. Not everyone who was part of the job ended up getting caught. Some of them just managed to slip under everyone's radar, so to spea.
[ is he going to outright say he's one of those people? well, there isn't really a hope in hell for that, because that would be too straightforward, wouldn't it? but he's definitely going to be doing some heavy implying. ]
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Not that he's going to simply take Ocelot's word for it. He needs some sort of source for this information.
He tilts his head slightly to one side. ] Where'd you hear that? And from who? [ It's presumptuous of him to demand information, given his position, but Ocelot specifically chose to bring this up. ]
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I didn't need to hear it from anyone.
[ and that's all he really needs to say on it, isn't it? he trusts that 76 is a smart man. he's sure that he's going to be able to figure the whole thing out. ]
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While 76 could be angry that Ocelot had managed to weasel his way out of this punishment, it's not something he wants to wish on anyone either.
Really, he just wants to know one thing. ]
How'd you manage it?
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so, shockingly, he tells a version of the truth. ]
I was careful not to give my name. The guy who approached me for the job never really saw my face, and did most of his interactions with my partner. [ a pause. ] For the most part, though, I was just lucky.
[ he's sure that someone likely thought they were seeing double, with both men and their western garb. though, perhaps because McCree was a bit more flamboyant in his dress, he stood out just a little bit more. ]
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He could kick himself about this all he wants, but ultimately there's nothing for it. What's done is done and they'll all need to deal with the consequences. ]
Well, lucky or not, it's for the best. We don't need more people caught up in this.
[ 76 sighs and massages the back of his neck. ]
Speaking of which, I should get moving.
[ Not a great idea to stay anywhere too long when you're wanted. ]
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well. such was life. ]
Keep in touch.
[ he gives the other man one last hand gesture, before leaving him to slip off into the shadows. ]