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The Crazy One

[Military Post 0014]

Mustang suddenly stood up. The man's amused smirk had vanished, and now he looked rather serious.

“Second Lieutenant Didymus. Twice now you've said I 'simply have to say the word', so perhaps I wasn't clear. NONE of what I've said is a suggestion. Second Lieutenant Malvin WILL go to the party under the guise of her own nobility, and you and Samuel WILL accompany her, either as bodyguards or servants, or any other acceptable cover. Work out the details however you like, but do it on your way to the ship.”

Alice frowned, but she saw that arguing with Mustang would be pointless now. “Yes, sir.”

[The Airship]

“Ahhh... Madam Kanna Narroh! You're on the council, right?”

Tony Stark, a drink in each hand, suddenly appeared out of the crowd and moved to Kanna's side. He was here to smooze with the council, and hope to get new airship contracts for his company.

“I'm Tony Stark. Stark Industries.”

[…]

Roll laughed to Rock. “Shush! We're here, that's all that matters. Come on, we're supposed to be cute waitresses, so let's go serve some drinks!”

[…]

Sama, so far, was not having a great time. Stark had wandered off, and he was more or less hiding behind the punch bowl.
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"...yes, sir." Didymus said. Mustang had communicated in no uncertain terms that this discussion was over.

He turned to leave, and if they were all outside, Didymus would look to Alice.

"He said we'd have to work out the details ourselves...so...Malvin, you probably are the most aware of what cover story has the greatest chance of flying. So, what way would you suggest?"

Perhaps the most feasible way would be if one of us posed as her escort and the other as HIS servant or bodyguard...but that in and of itself could create problems and draw attention...or if we both posed as random last minute hires...hmm...

Of course, he didn't speak these ideas...
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The Airship

Kanna turned to Tony, ready to extend her hand but finding the man's quite full at the moment.

"Nice to meet you" The woman said, oddly charmingly for anyone who knows her past RP-incarnations. This Kanna was a business woman, which meant she was well aware that you catch more potential business partners with honey than you do with vinegar...And you catch even more with a low cut dress and corset...But this was a classy affair!

Kanna may want to punch them in the throat on occasion (or all the time) but she knew men.

"These are my children; Melanie and Jason"

Jason gave a small bow of the head and Melanie a curtsy.
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Alice shook her head.

“It doesn't even matter. The truth is, nobody is going to pay any attention to someone in the role of a bodyguard or a servant. My family might notice, but they'll just assume it's my way of sneaking in someone from my unit.”

She paused. “That reminds me. I'll need two derringer pistols, preferably the double-shot variety, and I'm bringing my dagger.”

Noble or not; Alice wanted her weapons.

[The Airship]

When Kanna extended her hand, Tony gave her one of his two drinks. Who knows what insane blend of alcohol Stark was drinking. It was probably best that no one ever drink that.

Stark had given some to the captain already.

“Pleasure to meet you, and your children. Jason, you seem like a fine young man. Melanie, you're quite the young lady.”

Stark bowed to them both. He was a famous engineer, and also a noble. One of few who could do both.

[…]

“Sooo.... bored.” Sama frowned. That was it! He couldn't take this. He was sneaking into the back to find Crystal. She was the only person he knew besides Stark, and he hated seeing Stark flirt with every woman in a fifty foot radius.

So Sama slowly worked his way towards the kitchen. Probably getting in trouble doing so.
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-Military Post 0014-

“Well, if one of us is going as her escort, I'm a bit old for her,” Samuel said, “I got a fourteen year old kid after all.” He was grinning slightly. He didn't look much older then twenty-five.

“As it is, neither of us are aristocrats, so showing up as an escort would draw more attention then we need. Showing up as extra bodyguards would probably be the best,” Samuel suggested.

-Slums-

Aiden shook her head, “Nah, I haven't heard of anything...Though maybe some nice people are out there, they just took a while getting things organized! You shouldn't pessimistic so much Riley! Sometimes people are nice for niceness's sake, like you!”

-Spork Residence-

“Yah, we'll sneak aboard, so you can fly on an airship!” Hammah said, determined to do something nice for his younger sister, like breaking the law.

He picked up Colette now, carrying her piggy back style, then started off!

-Airship-

Gallic entered the airship, looking around, Lily detaching idly.

“Many people here...” Gallic mused, “Definitely time to make connections...”

He paused, then noticed Kanna and Stark, and made his way over.

“I do hope you're not trying to charm Ms. Narroh here,” Gallic said with a smile, “I assure you, her power can not be swayed with a simple smile, Mr. Stark.”



Galv coughed. He was in the air vents, having snuck in somehow.

Now he paused, seeing the party, recognizing a figure.

“...Jason?” Galv muttered, confused. How was Jason part of this fancy party?
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Riley let out a sad chuckle.

"I'm not that nice, Aiden. If I was, I'd be dead by now. I'm glad you think as you do though, since you know I can get into some rather bad moods."

He looked down at the street again.

"I still feel like there is something not quite right about it. It's a gut feeling, but my gut has saved me from more than one bullet in the past, so I'm not going to stop trusting my instincts."

He rolled over, hiding behind the lip of the rooftop, looking upwards.

"... And I'm not going to let someone just come in and start doing something against all these people. Sure, the current relief is nice, but if something is up, it will be known about in higher circles. The problem is, we don't have access to higher circles..."

He growled in frustration, before stopping himself mid-growl and his features shifting into the familiar lip-biting expression of sudden thought.

"... Say, Firefly..."

He grinned mischievously.

"What do you say to sneaking on board of that airship and catching whatever info we can from the bigwigs up there?"
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Didymus listened, but when one of Samuel brought up (spoke openly and out loud of) one of them going as her escort, he looked away, fearing for a split second that his thoughts were known. He had to hand it to Samuel, though, he had courage for openly suggesting one of them might go as an escort to an aristocrat...

But the extra bodyguard ploy seemed to make sense...

"Yes, if one of us showed up as her escort, that would get us past the front gate, but we'd be the center of attention, practically, and Malvin would be plagued by rumors for...the foreseeable future. I don't think ANY of us want that...either way, let's get some formal attire and weapons, and Malvin, you can introduce us however you wish. We all need to get ready, so..." he chuckled, and looked to Alice.

"Lady Malvin, where shall we rendezvous with you and when?"
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"Thank you" Melanie said quietly, smiling at the man. She had a feeling that it would be a long night of smiles and curtsies. She then turned to Gallic as he joined the scene, doing the same for him.

"Ah, nice to see you tonight Mr. Gallic" Kanna said with a smile, taking a sip of the drink which was offered to her. It was strong and a bit bitter but she was no lightweight. While she was one of the most polished women in Hydron, she could also out-drink a man three times her size and them punch them in the throat. "And you certainly speak the truth, but Mr. Stark here wasn't trying to woo me...No were you my kind sir."

He totally was most likely.

Melanie and Jason suddenly felt very strange standing around this conversation, and with the sinking suspicion that it was only going to get worse Jason excused himself and Melanie (only after promising Kanna that he would keep an eye on his baby sister).

"Kanna should be busy for awhile" Jason said with a small laugh, leading his towards the hallway "It's better we escape while we still can"

"Where are we going?" Melanie asked, noticing that no too many people were lingering in the halls.

"Just a quick look around, i'd kill to see the controls of this baby!"

Airship Kitchen

The kitchen was a bustling place full of cooks, servers, and a handful of girls in matching dresses, carrying trays of what looked like very expensive drinks.

Crystal was one of those girls, happily chatting with a few others as her tray was filled up and not noticing as her friend was sneaking in.

Spork Residence

Colette gave an excited cheer as they started off! Hopefully they would run into Jimi...The little girl would have loved to have both of her brothers on such an amazing adventure!
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[Military Post 0014]

Alice turned and looked to the two with her eyes narrowed and an annoyed look on her face.

“... I'll not have an escort at the party. It would likely be a fine cover, but the moment my sisters... No. It's not happening. There's plenty of complications we don't need. I'm fine with you two coming in uniform... I'd like to as well...”

She frowned. “... But Mustang's orders... ugh...”

She shook her head. “I'll meet you two at the airship. Get dressed... I suppose I have to too...”

[Airship]

Stark gave a large grin to Gallic, and shook the man's hand.

“Power is never swayed with a simple smile. I know it as well as you. As it is, I'm just introducing myself. My company is a major supplier of steam engines, railway and airship repairs. It's only proper I make myself known to the people in charge. I'm just as happy to see you as I am her.”

Hahahahahaha Tony. We all know that's a lie.

[Airship Kitchen]

Sama had desperately tried to find a cardboard box to hide under so that he could sneak around unseen; but having had no luck, the boy decided to fall back on his true skills.

He had gotten out a screwdriver and was pretending to fix something on the wall. Sure, the tuxedo gave away the fact he wasn't a normal engineer, but no one seemed to take too much notice.

“Ah!”

He spotted Crystal and slowly wandered over. “Pst! Over here.” He tried getting her attention.
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-Airship-

“I have heard many things about you Mr. Stark. I wish I had someone half as talented as you at my company,” Gallic said, “My daughter is around here somewhere...Pity, she could have talked with Ms. Narroh's children.”



The air vent shuddered by Jason and Melanie.

Out of it fell a slightly greasy, sooty, red haired boy.

“Owww...” Galv muttered, getting up slowly.

“Jason!” Galv said, “What are you doing here? Are you an aristocrat and who is that...?”

Galv paused, noticing Melanie. This would be the part of the movie where romantic music starts playing, the screen gets a bit blurry, and there's delusions of romantic things, like running towards each other in fields of flowers, or something like that.

“...Hi,” Galv said, taking a step near Melanie, “My name is Galv! Hawkins. Hawkins Galv. Galvkins Ha...Halv...Galv Hawkins.”



Jimi was high above, helping others ready the steam!

-Slums-

“That sounds like a lot of fun! Just let me get my sneaking gear!” Aiden said, clapping her hands together. Yes, she has sneaking gear.

Most, if not all of it, designed by Riley.

-Military Post 0014-

“I have a nice suit of my own...” Samuel said. He hadn't worn it in five years though.

“So I'm good,” Samuel added.

-Outside the Airship-

Hammah stopped by the airship, Colette still on his shoulders.

He noticed there was an open vent...

“Colette! I'll get you in there, then climb after you, okay?” Hammah said quickly, hurrying to said vent.
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Didymus nodded.

"Alright, well, I suppose we'll see you there, lieutenant."

He turned.

"We've all got a bit of preparations to make..."

Airship-entryway

Decked out in formal civilian attire, Didymus, probably/possibly with Samuel beside him, was waiting, shivering a bit in the cold.

"Bah...these short-notice tuxes are of such poor quailty...and let's face it, cleaned up and groomed that we are, the uniform still makes us look better...so, where's our belle of the ball now...?"

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[Airship]

Stark grinned a bit.

“You flatter me, Mr. Gallic. For what it's worth, I'd eagerly work for someone as successful as you... if I weren't the owner of my company. Still, even if we are professional rivals, I'm not too arrogant to admit your company has produced some true quality in your machines and your innovations.”

Tony was a smooth talker and a player. Not just with women. That's how he got to be so rich and powerful, despite his lack of noble blood. He was a true aristocrat, though, and widely accepted as such.

“I'm sure your daughter and Ms. Narroh's children would get along fine.”

[Airship Entryway]

Alice L. Malvin was a soldier before she was a noble. She wanted to wear her military uniform, not a big poofy dress.

Yet she owned a big poofy dress.

“Gentlemen.” She approached Didymus and Samuel, looking a bit embarrassed. “Not a word...”
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“Gentlemen. Not a word...”

Didymus' head had been turned-as he mentioned, he was keeping an eye out for Alice anyway.

"Not a word...? If you insist..." he paused. It was about time to take their roles on, right?

"...Lady Malvin."

But you look very nice, for what it's worth...and to think I would have actually rendered and aristocrat a compliment if she herself hadn't said not to...I suppose I shouldn't worry. Once I see the debauchery no doubt going on in there I'll probably stop rethinking my opinion of her social class.

He grinned, his own sarcasm that he wouldn't dare voice to her again amusing him.

He gestured to the entryway.

"Well, ladies first, right? Again, whether we're your bodyguards or just attendants tonight is your call."



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Shimera smiled. "I guess I'll let you get to your job. I have a party to get ready for!" she exclaimed, starting to run. But after running a few steps, she stopped, then turned around to blow a kiss to Cess. Afterword, she ran toward her mansion.


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These two, Avenger and KxS, didn't have very much. So dinner, sadly, wasn't fried chicken.

They just had a loaf of bread and some water on the table. But they survived, they did.

"Hey, 'Vengy?"

"Hm?" Avenger replied.

KxS looked toward her slice of bread. "Did you hear about that party on the airship?" she asked.

"Meh, yeah. But I wouldn't go to such a party," her teacher answered.

The girl tilted her head. "Why not? Airships are very interesting!"

Avenger nodded. "Yeah, but the airship will be full of those pompous aristocrats. All dressed up and foo-foo and...blegh."

"Ooohh..." KxS started munching on her bread. She wasn't much for pompous aristocrats either. She just liked flying machines. The girl was always into flying machines.
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Melanie and Jason thought they were being sneaky, heading towards the control room without anyone being any the wiser....Until the celing fell in in front of them as well as a boy with a mess of red hair.

Melanie let out a little yelp and jummped behind her brother. Jason....Well he sighed.

"Galv! What are YOU doing there?" Jason asked, brow raised and arms crossed. Melanie peeked from behind her brother's back.

This boy was....strange....Kinda dirty....Looked friendly though.

[...]

Kanna watched the two men go back and forth, her lips curled in an amused grin. She took another sip of her drink and decided to speak.

"Perhaps our children can meet in a bit, Jason and Melanie are rather social...I'll find them after a bit of mingling.

Music started to play on a nearby dance floor and Kanna looked over "Though I must admit, between my drink and the possibility of dancing I am finding myself rather preoccupied"

Airship Kitchen

Crystal blinked, looking around and suddenly spotting Sama in the kitchen...

"Sama! What are you doing in here!" The girl exclaimed, leaning over one of the tables and eying the boy who was sitting on the floor...Apparently 'working' on something...In a tux. "I don't think you're suposed to be back here! You're gonna get kicked ouuuuut"
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