Un: TerribleTinkerer | Text

[badnewsandshitlist]

If money has no meaning here, then what do people do with themselves? Adventure for the sport of it? Build things only to watch them gather dust?

I prefer problems that bite back or explode in my hands, but it seems difficult to call that work in a place where every need is already seen to.

So. What passes for an occupation here—when merit and coin are both irrelevant?

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[shadowsincryo]

[Ah, he knows this type. A smile that the network can't see spreads across his face.]

Of course. Besides, you can keep a few surprises elsewhere. I always love the lockpicks inside a bracer trick. And too clever and they will see right through it. The more paraniod the more they will look for clever and not, misdirection. As we both know.

[badnewsandshitlist]

Now you are speaking my language. Hide something obvious for them to find, and the real prize goes unnoticed. A bracer is an excellent choice. Lockpicks there, a second set tucked into a boot heel, and suddenly you look like a man who has already been disarmed while still being anything but.

Paranoia cuts both ways. If they expect brilliance, give them the appearance of mediocrity and watch how quickly their guard slips. And if you want a true lecture on stealth, ask Vax’ildan. He is the expert. I am merely the one who makes "cool shit".

[shadowsincryo]

It is considerably harder when they know you by reputation, of course. That has been a boon here. No one we come into possible conflict with knows my tricks. Or can point out diplomatic anything.

Not that I rely on that. Hence some studying. Can’t rely on magic either. Even if it quite convenient to wield ice. Study things long enough and you can copy it so, even if disarmed…

[Even if disarmed he is utter trouble.]

Next mission I’ll be sure to keep an eye out for anything fun to pry apart and see how it works. Can’t have you being bored. That’s not good for teamwork.