Kestrel

⌈ i never learned nothing from playing it safe / i say fate should not tempt me ⌋

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

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[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@philalethism Alright then. [leans back against your desk, smirking] Wow me with your science, science man.

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@philalethism [Kestrel has been to the Museum of Natural History twice now, both to scout and be a tourist, but they're still not over the 11-ton African elephant which graces the rotunda. they skirt around it, talking low into their focus] Alright. Where am I going, Dip?

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@philalethism Hmm. A catch-22, as you Americans say. [a second later, waves their hand] Fine. Run your tests. What's another few days.

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@philalethism I'm not against being bait. [gestures up and down self] I'm bait sized.

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@philalethism [agreeing] They didn't seem very prepared. [offers it to you] But did I steal a magical amulet, or an ordinary one?

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@philalethism [pats their clothes with an "oh shit" look for approximately two seconds before cracking a grin, reaching into their jacket, and pulling the amulet out by its chain. it's a large, clean gem, deep red in color] I think she's happier with me. We did a good thing, freeing her.

[wolf pupy @wolfpupy]

the best way to solve problems is to create more problems until you are dead

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@philalethism Wow. Hashtag not all criminals.

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@unkindledcinder [lifts an arm to shield her face. when it lowers, you catch a resigned, unhappy expression right before she disappears]

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@philalethism [a moment later, from behind you. amused] What- he does?

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@unkindledcinder [flinches back from you, startled] I didn't... [are you blaming her for what happened? ...WAS it her fault?]

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@philalethism [sorry, they don't respond to ma'am! Kes picks up speed, knowing the jig is up, and pushes through the door, hurries down the wide steps. they start running down the sidewalk, drawing curious stares but no one stops them] Like taking candy from a baby! ...Uh. Not that I'd know.

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@unkindledcinder [what the fuck. what the fuck is happening. Kes was prepared to be on the defensive, but your tears throw her off] Olwyn?... [drops to her knees in front of you, concerned] Olwyn, what's wrong?

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@unkindledcinder [teleports next to you to circumvent the knight. grabs your arm, and a second later the heat of the volcano is replaced with the cool quiet of your Silas cabin]

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@philalethism [they don't notice and start speed walking for the exit about 100 feet away. they're so close]

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@philalethism [you're right, it looks so lonely :( they have to take it.

yoink!

Kes slips the amulet into their jacket and races for the stairs, heading towards the rotunda. shouts at the first security guard they see] Upstairs! Someone's stealing! [points!]

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@philalethism I'll protect them with my life. [said to get a reaction. they breathe in, center themself] Alright. Here we go. ... [you get a few minutes of relative quiet until... the unmistakable sound of glass shattering]

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@philalethism Worst case? I play along till I can conveniently disappear. [which would be fun in a way, but you sense they really hate failure]

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@unkindledcinder [reappears on the far side of him] Then leave with me! [hands balled at her side, not attacking]

[Kestrel @fae_falcon]

@unkindledcinder [suddenly, the knight is hit with a blast of crackling purple energy from behind]