hangman is coming down from the gallows [closed]

[personalwar]

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! ]

Comments

[shashka]

At the moment, I'd say almost anyone has better access to the palace than you.

[ 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. ]

[personalwar]

[ That's definitely news to 76, and his eyes narrow. How would someone have gotten away with this? Unless they'd specifically refused to give their name to the man who gave them the job. Sometimes even an alias isn't good enough.

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. ]

[shashka]

[ a smirk continues to play across Ocelot's lips. he really shouldn't be enjoying this as much as he is, but there's just something about 76 that he can't quite place his finger on. ]

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. ]

[personalwar]

[ Yes, 76 is a smart man, at least when it comes to certain things, and it takes no time at all for him to read between the lines. Apparently Ocelot's espionage abilities are worth something, if he'd taken the job and been able to avoid getting called out.

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?

[shashka]

[ Ocelot can't really help but laugh at first. he supposes that he could spin a tale of intrigue and lies, but there's something about 76 that just makes him want to be a little more honest than he is with most people.

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. ]

[personalwar]

[ Those are all worthwhile points, and 76 puts it all to memory for any future incidents. Not that he wants this to happen again, but he does remember how the man who'd given him the job had insisted on having their names. He'd claimed it was so he could follow up, but 76 could have tried to at least dance around giving Ana or McCree's names.

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. ]

[shashka]

[ a nod. the fact of the matter was, it was only a matter of time before someone caught the two of them together, and then he'd be in the exact same situation as 76.

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. ]