Rule of the Devious (Goon/Blue Opal SL)

[DoF Archive]

Date: 9/8/1998 6:58 PM Central Daylight Time
From: SpifyMcBng

A curt nod greeted the executives as they sat before the onyx table where fates were decided, futures molded, decisions made. Clean-cut, black hair framed the face of their leader, standing for the moment at the head of them all. The meeting was quickly brought to order, no time wasted in bringing the business at hand to the fore.

"Ladies, gentlemen, it would seem our patience has been rewarded. Goon, no doubt to the good reputation he has acquired from his time served as part of the Duel of Fists, has acquired a most magnificent artifact. If you would, please open your folders to page three." Rising, the cool expression radiating throughout the room, middle-aged hands slipped into trouser pockets, waiting for the rustling papers to cease.

"The Blue Opal. Icedancer. The power to give water to those who thirst. Its abilities to create ice may be useful in dueling, but to create water.. this would give us great influence over many drought-ridden areas, so long as we are careful with it. In addition, it is believed to have tremendous potential, waiting to be unlocked by the worthy.. that, people, shall be us.

"We have acquired the services of one Khorien, self-proclaimed master mage. Our sources state that he has the ability to study the gems in-depth, yet has not the power to endanger our plans. As such, we have set him up to study the currently held Opals, in the hopes of finding ways to either copy or outright obtain them for our own use."

A graceful hand rose to the ceiling. "Excuse me, sir. Why would we not just study the Blue, and use our knowledge of that to find a way to capture the rest?"

Throat clearing, the slow reply came. "Miss Johanssen... your question is certainly valid. However, Khorien does not know that the Blue still exists. We prefer to keep it that way, and that is all I shall share at this time.

"It is, however, imperative that we make sure Goon ascends to the rank of Emerald as soon as possible. Apparently, Khorien has been approached by a man with the ability to make superficial copies of the Opals. This has fallen into our plans well; once our agent is in position, he may challenge each of the Opals in turn. Once in our possession, Goon would turn the real gem over for study, and receive a fake at a later date, without his knowledge.
He has the ability to win each. All we must do now is make sure he does it quickly enough so that the copies do not have time to fail, thus arousing suspicions."

"Sir.." The nervous, shaking, yes-man stood, barely holding his balance as clattering knees threatened to pull him back to his seat. "You are.. putting our futures on the back of an agent who does not even know what he's doing all this for? Is that w.."

"Jenkins, sit down!"

Immediately, glasses shaking off his face, he sat, scared stiff by the harsh voice. "Do you not remember our backup, that damned punk? Dice his name was, or Deuce, whatever. He is the assistant supervisor, and thus carries some weight. He is not as brain-dead as Goon, but he also has no idea what is going on. Ask him to keep everyone calm about the situation, and he will. The sims we have run suggest that this would give us time to complete the
task.

"You are all now up to date on what is going on. None of it leaves this room. You know your tasks, you are to carry on, using this information in any way that you deem fit.

"The meeting is adjourned."
Spiffy

He who inspires bands such as:

-Spiffy Folds Five

-Spiffy Wheel

-Dr. Spiffy

-Our Lady Spiffy

And many, many more!

(Thanks to Bane and DramaMouse for a few. =D)