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Post by rhea on Feb 1, 2024 23:04:18 GMT
| if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you |
The can of worms that Rhea just opened.
Not only was this sounding like a long-term plan, it was in a place that Rhea was sorely dressed for and she had nothing to change into. Well, apart from the bathing suit she kept in her bad if and when she felt like a quick stop by the beach, but with how things have been hectic there that wasn't happening anytime soon. "I see...I'm going to go out on a limb and assume this isn't going to be a one-and-done kind of outing." Already her mind was racing. She didn't know exactly what this bead did, and now with this new information she had to discard at least half of the means to inject it into her victim. At the very least, it wasn't the CEO himself...last thing she needed to be implicated in was questionable means of dealing with him.
Although, if this job posting was at a gentleman's club, she could potentially use that to her advantage. While her sundress was meant to shout cute and approachable, she could potentially modify it before they got there...no, that'd be too much effort. She'd have to go in as is. It did mean that she could be a bit more verbose in her questioning. "I'll do the best I can. What is the name of this club?" 0 Victims
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Post by rhea on Feb 1, 2024 22:04:13 GMT
| if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you |
Rhea pressed her lips together, pulling out a purse from among the objects in her bag and slipped the vial in. While she made good grades in high school, there were many things that existed outside the realm of her knowledge. She remembered Meliora mentioning she was a manufacturer, so maybe this was some form of nanomachine she had developed. There was no use speculating, so she'd instead begin planning how to feed this bead to her victim. Or just get it on them in general.
At least, until she was handed an earpiece and told that this was a job interview. Oh dear. She reached out and took it, hiding her irritation once more as she immediately began thinking how to even handle that. "Seeing as this is as good a time as any, I'm going to rattle off some questions. Assuming I'm using this on my interviewer, who is the person in question? What is the position? What information am I fishing for?" There were a lot of other questions, but she had to pause as they might not be questions she should know, or even care about. She fit the earpiece in, tapping it a few times. "I will assume you will also be able to pick up the other person's statements with this." 0 Victims
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Post by rhea on Feb 1, 2024 21:15:01 GMT
| if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you |
The statement was sound enough to Rhea. People in weakened states were more susceptible to people with power over them: starving, injured, sick. A tale as old as time.
How it applied to this situation, she wasn't entirely sure. Meliora had some sort of plan that Rhea fit into, and this vial was part of it. She took it and held it up, looking at the singular bead within. "I cannot tell if whatever you intend for me to do involves an allomancer, or if you intend to give someone mercury poisoning. Which, if I recall correctly, takes a long time to go into affect." There were a lot of things Rhea didn't understand, but she sensed there was much for Meliora to gain from her help. While there was an exchange taking place, she had to have some level of trust that Rhea could deliver. Granted, that couldn't be much.
"I will see what I can do. I am going to assume that whoever this person is has a hardy will?" 0 Victims
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Post by rhea on Feb 1, 2024 20:12:47 GMT
| if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you |
Well, that was an interesting way to putting it. Rhea shouldn't have used her quirk that night, but it was a nice way to learn Meliora's name. How much that mattered in the long run was yet to be seen.
She pulled out a water bottle, taking a small sip as she considered the question, and how much she was willing to give away. "It depends," she says, glancing over at Rhys before focusing her gaze on Meliora again. "There is a great deal I still don't know about it. I would take steps to learn, but in order to do so I would have to expose what it does exactly. I worry that if I do, especially here, my crimes will be much more readily exposed. Based on my own observations, it follows the same rules of hypnosis." She took another sip, the liquid soothing the mild irritation she was currently experiencing with the barbs. The general rule of thumb with hypnosis was if a person said that they couldn't be hypnotized, then the procedure wouldn't work. It all boiled down to a person's susceptibility to suggestion.
"If the person is drunk, it is possible that it doesn't work as well, but mainly whenever the person in question becomes much more obstinate in said state. Conversely, if the person in question thinks they can get laid, then they may become more pliable. It is something that I will admit I've used in the past." 0 Victims
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Post by rhea on Feb 1, 2024 17:38:23 GMT
| if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you |
Gee, why didn't I think of that, she thinks, trying to bite back the sass as she felt the metaphorical blade pressed against her throat. The feeling of helplessness intensified as they drove off as her heart sank to the pit of her stomach.
At least, initially. The offer that Meliora made, on top of requiring her skills, gave Rhea pause. She looked out the window as she felt torn between two things she desperately needed. She was effectively stranded in Japan, a stranger in a strange land that had to scrape and scrounge just to get by. If she had not been blessed with the quirk and talents God had given her, then it was likely she and her father would have been on the streets years ago. She needed a way to continue to keep her financial situation afloat. But there was also that burning desire to strike back at the world that had slighted her, unwilling to struggle forever. She was hesitant, because she knew the moment she started to make moves then she would be exposing herself, showing the entire world who and what she was.
And in the end, this was the part of her that won out. "What is it that you require me to do?"
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Post by rhea on Feb 1, 2024 17:14:12 GMT
| if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you |
Rhea was full of herself, but hearing that little bit of validation from someone else that something she did was wonderful was...well, it gave her weird fuzzy feelings inside. It was a weird feeling, but she chalked it up to not hearing anything constructive since-
She moved over, looking over the list available to her and she began to think. Corporate types were a good target to start out. They were slow, unable to process their surroundings well enough to act. They always had expensive items on them that could either be used or hocked for easy cash, and there were always a few types that carried wads on them. Something that she was familiar with though was that they were also rich and powerful; this was the type of establishment she would want to scope out for a few visits before making a move. "Corporate types are also vindictive. A little known fact about the Oasis Lounge, many high-class villains attend on the regular. And while it isn't common, there have been a few assassins hired in our back rooms. Almost always by the same corporate types. I'd suggest we scope it out on another night to get a feel for the people there before we make a move."
She took a finger and moved the page, looking over the list. She raised an eyebrow as she stopped at a venue near the docks, pressing her lips together. "What about this one? Rave establishment that also doubles up as a drug operation." She leaned in, reading the print more closely. "Looks like the authorities are scoping it out. We could cause a scene, maybe drive the crowd into the back. While the muscle is distracted we could locate where they're keeping some of their equipment, or their safes. Attempt to make off with as much as possible." It was riskier, but the embarrassment on the cops and capes, not to mention the amount of trouble they could cause with that, would be a grand debut. 0 Victims
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Post by rhea on Feb 1, 2024 16:36:09 GMT
| if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you |
The offer for Rhys to carry her things was met with some hesitation, but Rhea relented; if it was offered she was going to take it. A million thoughts ran through her head as they stepped into the alley and towards the waiting car. She had to be honest with herself, she was scared. Though as she wracked her brain an encounter came to mind she had a little while back. She was, without a doubt, blatant with her identity and in the process spoke to few people there. However, there was one person in mind as they approached that she remembered speaking to that night.
As she slid into the car (what other choice did she have that didn't result in death?) she adjusted herself, looking at the rearview mirror to make eye contact with the person that had summoned her: Meliora. "Believe me, it is something I am paranoid about," she says, crossing her legs as she leaned back. "It is the reason why my criminal acts are on a small scale, or subtle enough to go unnoticed. For the time being I prefer being a fly on the wall." Despite the smile she gave the woman, Rhea was uncomfortable. She never expected to be singled out like this. "It has been quite some time, darling. To what do I owe the pleasure?" 0 Victims
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Jan 26, 2024 18:00:25 GMT
Post by rhea on Jan 26, 2024 18:00:25 GMT
| if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you |
The response was not something Rhea was expecting, and one of her earlier conclusions, not to mention fears, struck true. Whoever this man's employer was knew what Rhea was ultimately after, and that vulnerability was awful. With the color drained from her face she inclined her head a little. "Give me a moment to collect my things, and I'll be right with you."
It was an awful feeling, but she obviously couldn't pass up this opportunity. Would she lose money? Probably. Could she lose more? Absolutely. But someone knew her goals, which meant she had to investigate who they were and how they knew. Turning back to the crowd she explained that something had to leave, but that she'd be back later in the week. She had learned a few tricks from Lilith, so there was that. And even better was she travelled light; throat mic that doubled up as a choker, which she could just turn off, a pair of nice speakers, and she just had to collect the jars she laid out for people. With everything packed up she'd approached the man again, clearing her throat. "So, lead on." 0 Victims
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Jan 25, 2024 18:18:48 GMT
Post by rhea on Jan 25, 2024 18:18:48 GMT
| if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you |
As the backtrack on her speakers began to wind down Rhea gave a bow, repeating her earlier sentiment and a few more people added a few more bucks to her tip jar. This was a point where she had to take a minute to drink some water and massage her throat, relax a bit as even when she was normally singling the barbs had a tendency to grab onto one another. It was one of the more annoying aspects of her quirk.
Though on this break a man had approached her, and she couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. A million questions flitted through her head with at minimum five conclusions being drawn. She glanced back at the crowd, letting out a small hum before leaning forward. "Normally I would be inclined to accept an invitation, but as you can see I have a means of making a decent amount of money today. These people want a show, and I'm inclined to give it to them."
As dangerous as it was, she adjusted her vocal cords and posed a question: "What is your employer willing to give for this lost time?" She wasn't expecting much, maybe this person was crazy. Either way, she needed incentive to walk away from a hot streak like this. 0 Victims
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Jan 24, 2024 16:09:07 GMT
Post by rhea on Jan 24, 2024 16:09:07 GMT
| if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you |
Rhea tilted her head, thinking for a moment in order to come up with something convincing enough. Which, based on how flustered Yvel was, that didn't seem to be too hard. "Well, I was, but...she can always join me later. You, though..." Rhea made it obvious that she was checking Yvel out, a smirk on her lips before making eye contact with the girl. "Why don't you join me today?" It was risky using her quirk without prep, but she didn't need it to do much. Just a light nudge, something small to plant the seed.
"See, I don't like going alone, especially after that whole monster debacle. It makes me feel safer." She took a step forward, placing a hand on Yvel's hip as she decided to offer something in exchange. "Please? I can make it worth your while..." She let her tongue flick out, trying to lay it on thick. She had one chance to hook this girl in, and the plan she was making hinged on her cooperation. 1 Victim(?)
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Jan 21, 2024 21:46:21 GMT
Post by rhea on Jan 21, 2024 21:46:21 GMT
| if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you |
Today had a decently sized crowd! Busking was one of a few ways Rhea made a living, biding her time until she could execute her revenge strategy; maybe she might even get help in the Lion's Den to hide away. But that was a future Rhea problem. For now, she needed to ensure she was capable of managing these people. And also ensuring they were giving her money. "Thank you! Thank you! Be sure to leave a token of your appreciation before you leave!~" She felt the barbs in her throat rub against one another, and she knew she hit the right frequency for some people as a few reached for their pockets. Today was going to shape up quite well, which meant she might be able to make rent! She'd be in one of the sundresses that Lilith had 'acquired' for her, something that was both cute and flashy for a day like this. As a few people paid their tithes she'd put on the backtrack for her to start up her next song, something that people always liked here for reasons she wasn't sure. 0 Victims
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Post by rhea on Jan 5, 2024 20:52:32 GMT
| if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you |
Rhea tilted her head to the side before a smile crossed her face, a giggle escaping her as she took a step forward as a bit of mischief played through her eyes. "You don't have to be so modest, I know a good look when I see one. The top is really cute, too.~" She fired a wink at Yvel, the smile turning into a smirk as she held it up. "But yes, I do intend to go to the beach after I finish here. I tried to get my girlfriend to come, but she'd unfortunately busy. Was trying to find a way to kill some time, hoping to get a phonecall..."
She let out a wistful sigh, hoping to solidify the lie. This would be further backed up with a sudden look of realization. "Goodness, how rude of me! I haven't introduced myself, I was just distracted with how gorgeous you are! My name's Rose, it's nice to meet you!" It was another lie, but one to try and mask her identity to some extent. She hating taking part of her mother's stage name for it, but a girl had to do what she had to do. 0 Victims
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Post by rhea on Jan 5, 2024 20:15:18 GMT
| if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you |
As Rhea made her call, straining her voice in order to get her intent right, she began to think. She still made no progress to find the men that had trapped her in this country, and had been biding her time in order to do so. She was not above depraved acts to get her way, so maybe this was a blessing in disguise? She knew she could count on Lilith to cause a ruckus, but something she didn't give her credit enough was while Rhea splashed around ankle deep Lilith was at least up to her waist. It would be unwise to squander her friend's connections.
Once the act was done and she returned she unzipped the suit partially down to show a bit of cleavage, but found that the suit didn't ride as much on her with this. "The deed is done. Perhaps I should take on a name, to better suit this identity...how does Siren sound?" She knew Lilith went by the moniker 'Pandora', which was fitting considering her quirk. Her own talents managed to line up swimmingly with another Greco myth...perhaps this was fate after all. 0 Victims
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Dec 31, 2023 18:17:04 GMT
Post by rhea on Dec 31, 2023 18:17:04 GMT
| if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you |
This was awkward.
Rhea was good at shoplifting. It was how she survived half her childhood and her teen years. Pickpocketing was an art she was good at, but her skills there paled in comparison to her ability to shoplift. A little swipe here, the subtle removal of a tag there, and look at that, this nice summer skirt was in this beach bag that she brought in because that's where she'd actually heading! It was a really good excuse, too; her "top" was a white T-shirt with the midriff cut out, lacking a large portion of the collar to expose her chest and shoulders, with the sleeves ripped off to show off her arms. Her pink bikini would be easily identifiable, one of the few times she wore anything like this, but she also really was going to the beach after this. She wore jean short shorts, showing off her legs and had a white pair of sunglasses on her head, hair done up in a bun. It all felt great.
Unfortunately, something that she didn't account for was that her outfit caught too many eyes. She was blessed with a fantastic body and had used it to her advantage multiple times, but this particular day multiple people had approached her, trying to get her attention. All of them guys, of course, but it made it really hard to do her job. To make matters worse, she suspected that she got picked up on cameras because now there was a guard standing by the exit to this particular store. She needed an out, and wasn't provided one...at least, until she saw an inconspicuous girl along some of the racks. A plan was forming, and really it might have been better to get a guy to do this, but maybe if she played her cards right this would work. She'd approach the same rack, pulling a piece up that would be a little too revealing, and say, ""Oh, this is cute!" She glanced at the girl, holding the piece up to her before saying, "Hm...As nice as this is, I think this might suit you better more than me, though.~" 0 Victims
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Dec 11, 2023 15:13:54 GMT
Post by rhea on Dec 11, 2023 15:13:54 GMT
and I guess this one too
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