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xp_logsAdditional help is recruited in the form of Darcy.
Darcy was grumpy and hungry from Clint's latest science bender, so she didn't even look up as she heard someone approaching. "The answer is no unless you're offering me food. Jello and pudding cups are food." She paused for a minute, then added "Clint's in his lab, and possibly even still awake."
"Does dark chocolate with chili's count as food?" Hope replied after pulling the bar from her purse. She had put it there with the plan on enjoying it later on, but then CJ had called. "I hope so, because we have something rather urgent to discuss."
Chocolate was serious business in Darcy's world, so if someone else was offering to share theirs... "No, but if it's important enough to offer your chocolate I should probably listen."
That would be good." Hope nodded as she took a seat, Doug following her example. "We have something of a situation in Richmond you might be able to help us with..." She paused, not quite sure how to explain the situation in the quickest way.
"It involves anti-mutant legislation, and spoking the wheels of a couple people Hope has had some not-so-great experiences with." That was about as neatly as Doug could sum up the situation. Hope was going to need to learn how to be more succinct and not beat around the bush quite as much at some point, but he knew it was probably anxiety about asking for a favor of this nature, and something something guess culture, and all sorts of issues that could be unpacked later.
"Seems right up my alley. What kind of help do you need?" Darcy had some friends working as staffers in the area, and thought she might be able to talk to them.
"One of the people has an ability we called 'hypersuasion'. He is able to convince people of things they would otherwise not do or believe. We heard you were able to do something similar and we thought you might be able to counter what Garrulous has been doing." Hope jumped in.
"I suppose calling him 'Sudo' would be too geeky for some people to get," Doug joked. "Plus then if he was like 'sudo make me a sandwich', he'd sound like he was talking to himself or referring to himself in the third person all the time." It was a good thing at least Doug was plenty amused by his own jokes and references, even if they were on the obscure side.
Darcy chuckled at Doug's joke, but her response was serious. "I don't have very good control yet, but I do know some people in the area, so maybe they'd be more inclined to listen. I'm willing to give it my best, just make sure we've got some heavy-duty migraine meds on hand for after."
"We can talk to the medlab about that... Are you comfortable with also giving it a try with people you don't know, but whom he might have targeted?" Hope wanted to make sure, otherwise they could immediately start working on a second option.
"If the medlab is hinky about migraine meds, I...might know someone." Doug made it his business to know how to acquire medication in case Marie-Ange needed it. But it was also important to him that Darcy be okay with this and not just going along for the ride.
"It shouldn't be an issue, they know I get the migraines, I think? Just need to make sure I've got a bottle of them and a quiet, dark place for afters." She really didn't mind doing this for Doug and Hope, she just wanted to still be somewhat functional after.
"That can be arranged for... I am pretty sure of that." Hope bit her lip as something occurred to her. "Are you sure you want to make known you are back in the area though? You reappearing might set some tongues wagging."
"I can probably swing it whichever way you want," Doug added. "Fake identities are a specialty, and I won't even give you ridiculous punny foreign names like I used to get back when I was a wee baby man of mystery."
"It's been a while since I was based in DC, even before," Darcy replied with a vague wave of her hand around the lab. "The people I was closer to in the area think I took some time off before grad school for family reasons. It might be harder to get information if I can't use my contacts as me, unless there's something that can be fabricated..." she trailed off, wondering if that was even possible. "Ultimately, whatever you think will be best to not draw too much attention."
"How about maybe one of those color rinses and a fake pair of glasses? That way you won't be recognized at first glance, while you can still use your own identity when needed. What do you think, Doug?" Hope suggested after a few moments of pondering.
Doug nodded. "I like it. The simplest solutions are usually the best. And it strikes a good balance between keeping Darcy from being potentially noticed in general but still able to use her resources if that's the best course. Darcy?" he asked. It was her choice, really, even if she had demurred to them.
"Sounds good to me. Maybe a red? I've got a few different styles of glasses. I usually wore pretty chunky ones when I was still working there, but I've got a pair with rectangle lenses and very thin frames that could work? If I wear my hair up and dress even more conservatively... Could help me blend into the crowds of suits, if nothing else."
"It's sound good to me as well." She narrowed her eyes a little, visualizing the change Darcy was describing. "And you'd would indeed blend in well. Thank you for helping us. It will be most welcome."
Darcy was grumpy and hungry from Clint's latest science bender, so she didn't even look up as she heard someone approaching. "The answer is no unless you're offering me food. Jello and pudding cups are food." She paused for a minute, then added "Clint's in his lab, and possibly even still awake."
"Does dark chocolate with chili's count as food?" Hope replied after pulling the bar from her purse. She had put it there with the plan on enjoying it later on, but then CJ had called. "I hope so, because we have something rather urgent to discuss."
Chocolate was serious business in Darcy's world, so if someone else was offering to share theirs... "No, but if it's important enough to offer your chocolate I should probably listen."
That would be good." Hope nodded as she took a seat, Doug following her example. "We have something of a situation in Richmond you might be able to help us with..." She paused, not quite sure how to explain the situation in the quickest way.
"It involves anti-mutant legislation, and spoking the wheels of a couple people Hope has had some not-so-great experiences with." That was about as neatly as Doug could sum up the situation. Hope was going to need to learn how to be more succinct and not beat around the bush quite as much at some point, but he knew it was probably anxiety about asking for a favor of this nature, and something something guess culture, and all sorts of issues that could be unpacked later.
"Seems right up my alley. What kind of help do you need?" Darcy had some friends working as staffers in the area, and thought she might be able to talk to them.
"One of the people has an ability we called 'hypersuasion'. He is able to convince people of things they would otherwise not do or believe. We heard you were able to do something similar and we thought you might be able to counter what Garrulous has been doing." Hope jumped in.
"I suppose calling him 'Sudo' would be too geeky for some people to get," Doug joked. "Plus then if he was like 'sudo make me a sandwich', he'd sound like he was talking to himself or referring to himself in the third person all the time." It was a good thing at least Doug was plenty amused by his own jokes and references, even if they were on the obscure side.
Darcy chuckled at Doug's joke, but her response was serious. "I don't have very good control yet, but I do know some people in the area, so maybe they'd be more inclined to listen. I'm willing to give it my best, just make sure we've got some heavy-duty migraine meds on hand for after."
"We can talk to the medlab about that... Are you comfortable with also giving it a try with people you don't know, but whom he might have targeted?" Hope wanted to make sure, otherwise they could immediately start working on a second option.
"If the medlab is hinky about migraine meds, I...might know someone." Doug made it his business to know how to acquire medication in case Marie-Ange needed it. But it was also important to him that Darcy be okay with this and not just going along for the ride.
"It shouldn't be an issue, they know I get the migraines, I think? Just need to make sure I've got a bottle of them and a quiet, dark place for afters." She really didn't mind doing this for Doug and Hope, she just wanted to still be somewhat functional after.
"That can be arranged for... I am pretty sure of that." Hope bit her lip as something occurred to her. "Are you sure you want to make known you are back in the area though? You reappearing might set some tongues wagging."
"I can probably swing it whichever way you want," Doug added. "Fake identities are a specialty, and I won't even give you ridiculous punny foreign names like I used to get back when I was a wee baby man of mystery."
"It's been a while since I was based in DC, even before," Darcy replied with a vague wave of her hand around the lab. "The people I was closer to in the area think I took some time off before grad school for family reasons. It might be harder to get information if I can't use my contacts as me, unless there's something that can be fabricated..." she trailed off, wondering if that was even possible. "Ultimately, whatever you think will be best to not draw too much attention."
"How about maybe one of those color rinses and a fake pair of glasses? That way you won't be recognized at first glance, while you can still use your own identity when needed. What do you think, Doug?" Hope suggested after a few moments of pondering.
Doug nodded. "I like it. The simplest solutions are usually the best. And it strikes a good balance between keeping Darcy from being potentially noticed in general but still able to use her resources if that's the best course. Darcy?" he asked. It was her choice, really, even if she had demurred to them.
"Sounds good to me. Maybe a red? I've got a few different styles of glasses. I usually wore pretty chunky ones when I was still working there, but I've got a pair with rectangle lenses and very thin frames that could work? If I wear my hair up and dress even more conservatively... Could help me blend into the crowds of suits, if nothing else."
"It's sound good to me as well." She narrowed her eyes a little, visualizing the change Darcy was describing. "And you'd would indeed blend in well. Thank you for helping us. It will be most welcome."
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