#firstgreatmagician

[hollowfaith]

「✧」 After the magician concludes his act, there's a burst of applause from the audience. Then the crowd inevitably clears, leaving the street corner deserted but for the performer and one persistent observer.

Thoughtfully rubbing his chin, Aurelius approaches the man when all others have left, eyes brimming with polite curiosity.

"Excuse me for a moment."

"May I be allowed to see your hat?"

Just how many things had he stuffed into there?

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[thegreatfraud]

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Looters are found hanging upside down in the street lamps as a rumor giant bird of pray is hunting them. Slash marks....not enough to kill but wound. But whoever doing this know a thing or two as Huey escorted the last of his staff to one of their safe houses to survive the winter. He examine his hands in the flickering lights.

"Stage 2 huh?"

Huey fingers nails have becoming more and more owl like as he find his hand if unfocus automatically go into a claw like stance. The cold isn't as bad with the guardian protection as his back now have a layer of feather that allow him to fly to a limited degree.

But none of the electronics are working. No phones, No...

A foot step. Faint and careful not to make to much noise. But Huey owl sense give him the heads up.

By instinct Huey throw his wooden sword hard enough it break though concrete as he turn around to see Lyney. The wooden sword missing Lyney head by at least ten inches.

"Hoot to see you just doing fine. Ain't ya a little cold still wearing the shorts?"

Huey motion him to come closer. Unlike the valentine event this feel more....like wrestling with one animal instincts.

[anghexescu]

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"Hm," Klaus places his index finger against his lip thoughtfully before he picks up a piece and places it on one of the spots on the board. Smiling, Klaus looks at his companion with a content look, "You're next."

They've certainly been at the game of chess for a while now. Klaus showed no signs of giving up.

"Thank you for agreeing to spend some time today."

[cerberice]

EYECATCHING IS A VAST UNDERSTATEMENT, he thinks. performers seem almost sparse in this city, not unless it were on a prettied stage set for such performances of grandeur. so when the sight of a familiar flourish of magic, wriothesley's first instinct is to pause, especially in regards to just who it was that has put on this fanciful display. and it was only him, no sign of lynette or freminet to be seen, as he takes this time to wait for the finishing touches and, inevitably, for the crowds to disperse after the grand finale before making his approach.

❝ If it isn't Mister Lyney, ❞ he finally chimes, not certain if he'd taken note of his presence amidst all the excitement. ❝ Got brought here, too, did we? And already making a small name for yourself. I take it your siblings haven't made the journey alongside you. ❞ which was a good thing to some extent, the warden feels, with something much larger than either of them in whatever this place is. now whether or not he was still upset about what happened before... ❝ This place is a lot like the Fortress. Just a little bigger and the wardens, well... I doubt I need to explain it fully. ❞

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[panwati]

@firstgreatmagician | starter call

Oooh, she hasn't seen street magic since... Rome? Some of that was actual magic though, so does it actually count, in that case? Either way, she stops to watch the blond who's performing with curious eyes, watching the sleight of hand with a sort of amusement. He's a hell of a showman, she'll give him that, and claps along with the rest of the audience when the current trick finishes.

She does worry just a touch though...

"Must be cold out here in those shorts..."

...ah. She hadn't meant to say that out loud.

[empyreanlight]

FINGERS CURL AROUND HIS CHIN, the heard proposal for his services weighing upon his mind. it was an interesting one, he can admit, nothing in the likes which he's ever done prior, come to think. only there were a few misgivings on the whole thing -- not of the supposed clients, but rather... ❝ I'm not against the idea of working with the two of your as clients. It's just, ❞ he cuts off, trying to figure the best way to phrase it, not wishing to insult him, either.

one heavy sigh is offered, kaveh finally coming to a conclusion it was best to say it outright than make lyney wait too long. ❝ It isn't any of my business how you conduct yourselves, of course. Nor am I going to tell you how to. But when it comes to things as these... I suppose it's akin to a tavern but on a grander scale. It puts a lot of power in the hands of those behind the scenes with gambling. While I have met with you, I have not with your co-founder, so I don't know if I can trust him as I could you, ❞ he finally speaks, figuring the other would understand that it means he only works with those he can find trust in, especially when collaborating between each other.

❝ Nor do I don't want my name connected with anything that might bring misgivings to my newly forming reputation here or give the wrong idea simply because I took on the project. Surely you understand, yes? ❞

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[cladinivcry]

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"Look-," Indigo reaches to tuck a strand of hair behind their pierced ear. They huff in annoyance and shift to sit more comfortably on the bench. "You got about 5 seconds to scram. I'm reeeeeeally not in the mood for your magic shit."

Shit, this wasn't how they wanted to spend their morning. Just what on Earth was going on?

[isolaradiale]

Round three here we go! I'd like to apply for the greatest magician in ALL of Teyvat! Lyney from Genshin Impact, here we gooooooooo

Welcome to breezy Isola Radiale, Lyney!

You'll be staying in CONDO 416.

You’ll retain the ability to imbue arrows with pyro up to five times per day, for as many arrows as you can fire in two minutes with each use.

You’ll also be given a wooden bow.

Enjoy your stay!

– mod solaris

[thegreatfraud]

"Yeah Yeah greatest show man. Last thing before we get out of each other hair for the day. A mechanic huh?"

A paper....it's a ad

"What you think? Passable? It's no Shakespeare. The bold part would be written in invisible ink. Only visible with fire kind of shit. I do a picture but well..."

Once again, Lyney pretends to not listen, making his hat float in the air idly. Finally, he turns back towards Huey.

"The stage will remain untouched, and I can have it modified as need be. I prefer novelty for my scheduled performances. I don't do repeat tricks. It keeps my audience coming back for more, more, more."

Hm, as for people to hire first.... "Mechanics. To make sure there's nothing too damaged from your little liberation earlier. It won't do us any good to open a casino if the machines are damaged. Oh if only my little brother was here!! He's a genius with machines! He made this little mechanical penguin that he calls Pers. Wanted me to include it in the shows in the future."

[thegreatfraud]

Know your enemies

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It really was a matter of time. It was 5 to one yet they still underestimated Huey.

Huey like to talk. Don't mean he can't take care of some low level thugs. Those eight years of self improvement was still true.

Lyney came in time to see Huey grabbing a baseball bat with his left arm and swinging his wooden sword full force on a man temple as a sickling crack and the man fall.

"Well well well....someone late to the party."

Seem like a assassination attempt was made on Huey. Men with automatic weapons and blades lie on the floor unmoving. Blood coming out there head. Huey seem to be sewing his wounds already as it's just silent. No alarms, No tv, not even a whisper.

None of the men are breathing.....all of them do have a tatoo on their hand. A skull with the english letter DEATH tatoo on it as taking out a water bottle and began pouring it on his hand near a trash can to wash the blood stain.

"Guess i should give these gentleman a introduction huh? Know your enemies Lyney. This is the Deathhand Gang i talked about. Wanna help me clean up?"

This isn't Huey first time.

[thegreatfraud]

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Jimmy the hired help feel the boss is being weird and oddly....TO nice.

For underground shady crime bosses. Huey been....well he isn't soft. But he is a lot nicer then a lot of them. Sure he order some people to get roughed up but he don't expand beyond his territory and often pay his men a generous amount.

Huey a crook but he always have rules.

The fact the boss in the kitchen today making everyone lunch....maybe he got posses or hit by a evil ability? Jimmy grabbed Huey phone and texted Lyney to do a welfare check on Huey as in the kitchen. Huey making....

"French! German! Chinese! Anything you want i make it. Man been on a ROLL since the chocolate! Call Lyney and Ramthiel! Huey Ponzi going all out in the kitchen tonight."

Okay maybe a little TO much food as the staff at least having fun. Huey seem to have a little cooking experience. None of his material high class mind you. But these are all common food you can make from dollar stores.

[thegreatfraud]

To: @firstgreatmagician

From: Huey

[txt] Floor Plan finally finish.

[txt] take a look

[txt] Thoughts? Any room you still wanna add or wanna do later?

[txt] Also can you cook? and send me a song.

[txt] isola top 100 isn't vibing.

[txt] progress: Failed to get us a mechanic (dude got spooked by the potential threat of gangster) but we might have a new burger loving secruity officer.

[txt] She....straight forward and a nice girl.

[txt] Treat her nicely okay?

[hollowfaith]

"Aurelius, I'd like to invite you and anyone else you wish to bring to the opening of the casino." Lyney is standing there with an envelope, formally handwritten and everything. "I'm not sure when we're opening, but I will be the main part of the show. I would like it if you could be there."

It’s a charming statement of sincerity (especially in a world where one could just text) which Aurelius appreciates it very much. He politely accepts the missive, gloved fingers brushing briefly against the magician's in the process, before expressing his approval with a rare smile.

"Of course. Knowing how hard you've been working towards this day, it would be my pleasure to attend."

"I'll be sure to ask Klaus to join me. Congratulations."

There is still the annoying fact that Lyney's partner is high on his list of untouchables, but he won't ruin the spotlight for his pet project over Huey M. Pottymouth at the moment.

"Let me know if you prefer a specific dress code for the audience. And do tell me your favorite color?"

He thinks he should prepare a bouquet.

[thegreatfraud]

@firstgreatmagician

From: "Harry"

To: Snezhevich

[txt] I recently got my hands on a lease for a casino that need a bit of fixing.

[txt] Your interests in being partners?

[txt] If intersted reply. I have big ideas and i can't do it myself.

[txt] It's fine if you ignore also.

[txt] Willing to negotiate dust payment amount.

[isolaradiale]

Dropping Lyney from Genshin Impact. Thanks for nothing, it's been terrible.

Lyney, Tighnari, and Venti will all be dropped for you!

– ⋆ diadem.

[cerberice]

MAYBE THIS WAS A MERE COINCIDENCE. or perhaps it was more the stars playing tricks on each person trapped within this refined cage, meant to be observed in one's most trying times. there's a bitterness which he feels in the rumination of those thoughts — simply subjects to be trialed under some scope. and whether or not what they did to the ones who did not meet their standards... well, he'd dare not think of such, lest he return to that withheld rage that should only scarcely see the light of day.

for now, he would choose to focus on more important matters, like the young man before him, trapped within a concaved snowbank alongside him until they could find a way out.

stepping forward, an arm lifts before he speaks. ❝ Here. You'll need this more than I do. ❞ his words are accompanied with a plop of warm cloth over lyney's shoulders, the coat which once draped over the warden's back missing in order to give some extra buffer of warmth. it was better this way, at least to him, in making sure the other didn't borrow too many traits from whatever these guardians were. and where his coat once sat, only a fluffy, wolfish tail is revealed, pairing only with his sharpened canines and a more rugged appearance.

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❝ We should start figuring out where to get some food down here. There could be others trapped like us, too. Maybe they'll be willing to join us for a bit. ❞ something hopeful, given how fontaine once did the same, were fortune to be kind. ❝ ... and where we can get a fire going, now that I think about it. Without our Visions, it'll be an uphill climb. Not that I doubt either of us to pull through. ❞

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