Quests & Challenges

[center][b][u][size=5]DAY 28[/size][/u][/b] [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/740687/74068634_350.png?mtime=ZYbBmFac83Q.png[/img] [b][u][size=4]3: Romance in the Air[/size][/u][/b] [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/740687/74068635_350.png?mtime=ZYbBmFdDxjA.png[/img] "I'm so relieved you're here," Oddball said, clutching at Gremlin's beard. "Everything's-- everything's gone pear-shaped. Rift is stronger than ever, and more angry than ever about her mother's death. And I think they're starting to suspect--" "There," Gremlin said, looking down in bemusement. "There. We'll sort it out." This was supposed to be her point officer? He was a wreck. How was she supposed to take orders from this terrible little newt? "Let's just find somewhere to sort through the hash you've made of this and figure out some kind of plan." [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/735935/73593429_350.png?mtime=ZYZIThzjZTg.png[/img] [b][u][size=4]19: Mutiny[/size][/u][/b] "All right, ladies," Clarus said, clapping his claws. "I don't know anything about this cult business, and neither do you, so I vote we abandon that and start stealing. The profit margins on that kind of business are much better than anything cult-related, and it's a significantly better return on investment for the initial outlay. I can't imagine why that other crew didn't think of that before." "Maybe this Coelispex really did tangle with the Shade," Kailash said doubtfully. Clarus hissed at her. "No time for that kind of speculation. From now on, we only have time for larceny and purloining. Understand?"

[center][b][u][size=5]DAY 29[/size][/u][/b] (I should have exalted Oddball (and his partner Gremlin) yesterday when Rift rejoined the clan and surpassed his level, but I forgot! Fixed that today.) [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/741821/74182002_350.png?mtime=ZYbhPBfWtkA.png[/img] [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/741821/74182005_350.png?mtime=ZYbhPBap5Fw.png[/img] [b][u][size=4]8: Crimes Time[/size][/u][/b] "Can you believe they were working for law enforcement? That Fae, the green one, he was the [i]leader[/i] for a while. This company is a madhouse." Berity shook her head, folding her wings. "And after losing her brother, it's only a matter of time until Rift snaps too. She was already volatile-- remember that mutiny? You should place your bets as to who's going to replace her. I hope it's someone with a bit more staying power." Rockstrike and Legacy exchanged looks, but Berity tutted. "No, I know what you're thinking. That contract you signed was binding, I'm afraid. You're as stuck here as I am." [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/741821/74182003_350.png?mtime=ZYbhPBWwoHw.png[/img] [b][u][size=4]9: Kids Can Do Crimes, Too[/size][/u][/b] [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/742908/74290723_350.png?mtime=ZAAAAAAAAAA.png[/img] "I asked you to get blueprints of the warehouse," Clarus said, the bridge of his nose gripped tightly between two claws. "This is not that." "It's a baby," Kailash said, utterly delighted at her own helpfulness, nudging the hatchling forward. "Say hi, Kildare." "Hi, Kildare," the hatchling said sullenly. Clarus let out a loud, buzzing sigh. "[i]Why[/i] have you brought a baby?" "Well, you said you wanted to start stealing," Kailash said. "And Kildare is, you know, small. Fits in small places. Sneaky." "There are [i]hatchling labor laws[/i] in this realm, you know!" Clarus retorted, shrill. "Windsinger's [i]whiskers[/i], you people are worse than useless!"

[center][b][u][size=5]DAY 30[/size][/u][/b] [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/739341/73934031_350.png?mtime=ZYah9AwooJg.png[/img] [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/742063/74206206_350.png?mtime=ZYbmglTuHww.png[/img] [b][u][size=4]19: Mutiny[/size][/u][/b] "How are we supposed to trust you?" Clarus asked. "You could be a spy." "If I were going to [i]spy[/i], they'd probably have sent someone actually capable of blending in," Findlay pointed out, gesturing down at his bulk and his colorful scales. "I'm just looking for a steady job, all right? And it looks like-- I mean--" "Yes?" "I dunno if I should tell you, but suffice to say it's going to be bad." Findlay shook his head. "That Rift character isn't any good for anyone. We're all going to be better off when she's-- you know." [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/742069/74206884_350.png?mtime=ZYbmglSESOA.png[/img] [b][u][size=4]3: Romance in the Air[/size][/u][/b] "Er, Clarus? Can I talk to you?" Spiralhorn asked, arresting Clarus from filtering out of the burrow after the day's staff meeting. "Just for a minute." "Of course, I always have time for you. What it it?" he asked, looking up at her. "If it's about the plans for--" "No, no, it's not that." She shook her head and produced a tiny box from within her mane. "I wanted to give you this." Clarus opened the box and lifted out the necklace inside. "...Spiralhorn, I gave you this." "Well, yes, but--" "I stole this yesterday. Why did you claim it as your share if you were just going to give it back to me?" "I mean--" "Do you want to exchange it for something else?" "Sort of?" "Well, we can go look in the company vault--" "Perfect," Spiralhorn interrupted, and plonked Clarus onto her shoulder. "Let's go spend a lot of time in the vault, where it's quiet and away from everyone else." Not exactly what she'd been aiming for, she thought, but it was a very poor thief who couldn't turn failure into an opportunity.

[center][b][u][size=5]DAY 30[/size][/u][/b] [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/733136/73313581_350.png?mtime=ZYah9AwooJg.png[/img] [b][u][size=4]16: Take a Gamble[/size][/u][/b] "Have you noticed anything off about Rift lately?" "Everything's off about Rift." Asthor swiped irritably at a croaker. "Typical plentiful breeds. What are you talking about specifically?" "She's been picking fights." "She's always done that." "Yeah, but she's a Fae." Berity crossed her claws. "She's a foot and a half long. She tried to fight [i]Faramir[/i]." "Faramir like from--" "No, idiot. The artist. The [i]Guardian[/i] we hired to make icons and effigies of Coelispex?" "Ohh." Asthor nodded. "Well, she's always been volatile. No one's gonna be surprised when it gets the better of her." [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/327190/32718999_350.png?mtime=ZYbmglSESOA.png[/img] [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/742359/74235869_350.png?mtime=ZYbmglSESOA.png[/img] [b][u][size=4]5: Freeloader[/size][/u][/b] "Who are these people." "Surely it's better if we have--" "Who [i]are[/i] these people," Clarus insisted, gesturing frantically at the three new dragons who'd joined their team today. "What do they want. We're not doing that well. They're probably spies." Aquamarine swallowed thickly. She couldn't be figured out on her first day at a new assignment. Was this really happening? "They're not spies," Spiralhorn said with a sigh. "They're thieves. They want to steal." "Make them steal somewhere else!" "They want to steal and give you a cut in exchange for protection, management, and information." In lieu of a response, Clarus elected to hide himself in her beard.

[center][b][u][size=5]DAY 31[/size][/u][/b] [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/742478/74247706_350.png?mtime=ZYah9AwooJg.png[/img] [b][u][size=4]3: Romance in the Air[/size][/u][/b] "Don't you think this is moving a little fast?" Erina asked, crossing his claws. "I mean, you met him [i]yester[/i]--" he yelped and dove out of the way of Rift's snapping teeth. "I mean, congratulations! Justin's great. I'm sure your hatchlings will be-- er-- violent." [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/738505/73850430_350.png?mtime=ZYah9AwooJg.png[/img] [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/739704/73970304_350.png?mtime=ZYah9AwooJg.png[/img] [b][u][size=4]12: Major Heist![/size][/u][/b] "Are you sure you're qualified to be the leader of a clan of thieves?" Yax asked, head tilting skeptically. "I mean, usually that requires... some skill in stealth." Findlay tilted her head, stroking her bright turquoise beard thoughtfully and looking down at Yax from her massive height. "What makes you think I can't be stealthy?"