SeeD Mission 2: Protect Ms. Loveguard and Gather Intel

[wrnpcs]

Character(s): Mission SeeD Party (Cid, Pinkie Pie), Damian Razem, Nina Loveguard, various citizens of Deling
Location: Deling
Rating: PG
Open/Closed/Finished: Closed
Summary: The Mission Team is sent out to protect Ms. Loveguard from any imminent threats and to gather additional information on the Gaibaldian military. The mission team is also in deep cover; once they reach Ms. Loveguard, they will be shut off from contact with Garden until their mission is complete.

The Mission Party had disembarked at 1400 hours that afternoon via train. It was a rather smooth and speedy journey; the train may have not been as speedy as the Ragnarok, but as the party had traveled first-class to their destination, they needn't have worried about the journey to Deling.

Once they reached town, they were then escorted to Colonel Loveguard's home by a couple of SeeDs. The minute they reached her estate, the SeeDs stop and hold out their hands for any possible rogue technology the SeeDs (and the young cadet accompanying them) might have possessed.

"Sorry, but as you're going undercover, we don't want your technology to give your identities away. Although we regret to inform you that we cannot contact you until you finish, we do have indirect contact through Colonel Loveguard. If any problems arise, speak to her on our behalf and we'll get you squared away."

They then open the gates for the SeeDs and Mr. Razem. "Good luck on your mission!"

And, with that, the mission begins.

Comments

[fallacies]

"That sounds like an excellent idea, Colonel." If nothing else, it wouldn't be too hard to stretch his own personal experiences of fancy gatherings to something like this. Cid could mingle with the very best of them: charming smiles, the right word inserted here or there, a few small favors...

Yep. This would be no problem at all.

Still, he'd pay heed to what Ms. Loveguard said in response to Pinkie's question. After all, there is a small chance that this gathering isn't quite like what he's used to--not that he could adapt, of course.

[wrnpcs]

"Then I'll go ahead and make them." Ms. Loveguard smiled.

"As for your outfits, I'll have my men drive you down to the stores tonight or tomorrow morning to find something suitable. It is a formal, black-tie affair, but it shouldn't be too hard to find something."

Honestly, she hadn't expected them to bring fancy clothes, just their expertise and know-how. "Is there anything else I can arrange for you? Or shall I show you to your rooms and let you make your plans for the duration of your stay?"

[bratbeyond]

He couldn't think of anything off the top of his head. Privacy was a given, concerning their mission, and he was to be enrolled in school the next morning...

"I don't have any problems." He bowed his head politely. "It sounds fine to me."

[laughafterme]

At least the worry over attire would be covered. Pinkie would know she'd blow her cover with anything she would have worn. Formal attire was too confining!

"Seeing our rooms would be a good idea." It could give them a chance to look things over along the way. Exits, alarms, cameras, and the like could be taken into account to their mission. Otherwise it would look too suspicious for them to just roam about.

[fallacies]

"I agree with the others and have nothing else further to add," he said with a slight dip of the head. "If you would be so kind as to show us to our rooms, we would appreciate it."

Cid could use the remaining hours of the evening to do some additional preparations for the gala tomorrow. And rest? Well, there was that as well.

skipping Damian!

[wrnpcs]

The butler had eerily good timing. The second Ms. Loveguard rose to leave, he came back with glasses of water for everyone (and a couple of sodas for whoever wanted some). Graciously, she offered the drinks to them before she headed out and led them to their rooms.

The mansion had the standard features, with a security system that included trip wires, cameras, alarms, and a couple of guards stationed outside the place. Ms. Loveguard had certainly gone to no expense - including the location of their guest rooms.

Damian and Cid were to share a room (with separate beds) as they were brothers, while Pinkie would have her own across the hall. Both were conveniently located mere steps away from Ms. Loveguard's master suite.

"If you have any questions," she said, smiling once she stepped out and turned towards her room. "Let me know. Otherwise, you're free to do whatever you want until dinnertime."