>>1042595
Ask for his autograph.

>he doesn't really scare me
Any reason why not? Ecoa's acting scared and he did just chuck another (weirdo) postal officer at least a hundred meters off and up. Maybe he's taking out the competition.

>less weird in prison
Or maybe weird fights like this between super-powered people are just normal now and you're the weird one for thinking it weird. Better act cool. So... like you have been, really.

>"Is there something I can do for you?"
"Not unless you've got sightseeing recommendations. Had a bit of a rough delivery last night, still a bit zonked out so I'm taking it easy today. Though, that's my coworker over there - they're running deliveries. Or should be."

Hook a thumb in Ecoa's direction, seem bemused.

Introduce yourself as Ecoa's coworker and ask for directions.
Also, tell him about the ripped in half guy he left in the alley. It doesn't hurt to have a small amount of sympathy. Tends to earn connections.

Not right now, but when you leave, help the icy guy in exchange of a place in his boat as stowaway without questions.

Just checking in on our co-worker.

Rainer 2022/11/10(Thu)09:44 No. 1048967 ID: 481e64
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>Why doesn't he scare you?
I have no fear. Well, one fear. But I don't see any of it around.

"Not really, just came along to see what was happening. Thanks for asking though, most psychopaths aren’t so polite."
>"Psychopath? I'd ask that you reserve judgement until you know me a little better. However, I do appreciate my manners being acknowledged"
"I guess I got the wrong idea from you throwing that dude just then. Silly me. I'm actually a little curious as to why my boss is all shook up."
>"Your boss?"
"Ecoa. You know her, right? You're supposed to be her dad." I point over at her, she shrinks back.
>"Ah. Yes, you would be correct. Though we've never been properly introduced. She seems to get nervous when I am around. I sense she fears making a bad impression. Here, take a seat."
He sits down on a pile of rocks and invites me to sit next to him. Why not.
"Mind if I make sure real quick you're not just three aves in a trench coat?"
>"I give you my word that I am but a single ave."
"What was with the brawl? Is mail delivery usually this competitive?"
>"I would say it is something beyond that. New World postal work attracts the eccentric, warriors being no exception. And what of you, little pseudogryph? It seems the prospect has also attracted you."
"Ah you know. Why turn up a good opportunity when it waddles up to you all vulnerable when it’s dark and wet and isolated. Got any good sightseeing recommendations?"
>"The New World has many. Most are too difficult and dangerous for someone like you to get to."
"You're probably right about that. Why are you called the kiln? You a kindler?"
>"Yes"
"Can you... please never use it near me?"
>"Hm. I can tell why you wouldn't want that. I can do that for you."
"Thanks. There's an icy guy torn in half and thrown on a roof over there. Know what that's about?"
>"I recognize who you are talking about. I never got his name. I predict he is fine?"
"For the most part - as fine as a torn in half guy can be. I would've helped him if he had a better attitude."
>"I see."
"You got style. Just wanted to say that."
>"Thank you. I take pride in the appearance of my uniform."
"Is your crew ready to depart soon? Wondering if you're taking passengers."
>"I do not travel with a crew. I am here on my own and will be for a while."
"Alone? The Iron Post seems wild. Aren't you guys allowed to have weapons? Where's yours?"
>"The Iron Post has its place. Simply put, some things require delivering. No matter the cost. I do not have a weapon with me as I do not need one."
"Watcha delivering? Got a lot to do?"
>"I am not at liberty to give out that information. Our client's details are confidential." Professional and polite. I can respect that.
"Neat. Do you do autographs?"
>"I don't see why not. What would you like me to sign?"

I look over at Ecoa who is still looking very freaked out.

>What would you like me to sign?
I think we have a lose piece of paper shoved inside the book with a phoenix illustration on the cover. It's already wrote over but it's either that or the admittedly appropriately themed fire bird book itself.

Things seem to be going well between you two. Convincing him to take you as a travelling companion seem feasible but there is no much point if he won't depart before your current crew.
He should be able to protect you against local law enforcement, but it doesn't seem likely that he would go this far for a stranger. Still if things go south it would be better to seek his help than Ecoa, who will not be well dispose with us when she find out we replaced her colleague.

Let's hear whatever stories he is allowed and willing to tell.
What was Ecoa like she was a chick? Were you always this intense? Do you have a tale you enjoy boasting? Any advice you think I may need?

Ask him to sign the back of your coat of course, and give Ecoa a cheeky wave while he's doing it. While we're at it, acquire embarrassing stories about Ecoa.

Ask him to sign your beak, or better yet, Ecoa's beak. Or just your hat, if we don't want to be an ass about it.
Ask how he got so strong, I mean sure he's a kindler but that didn't look like fire-fist strong, that looked like regular strong.

Also yes, definitely give Ecoa a cheeky wave.

Have him sign a simple piece of paper, makes it easier if we might want to “borrow” his signature later.

>>1048976
Rainer is illiterate.

>Ecoa was a she
Damn, you did get it wrong.

>autograph
Scrap of paper would do, if you have it, but coat also seems like it'd work. Or, ooh, the hat! Probably easier to do that one, coat could get awkward.

Then thank him for his time and the autograph, wish him all the best with whatever errand he's on about. You'd better continue your... sightseeing, before Ecoa recovers and realizes you're feeling far better than you were letting on. Unless you'd care to actually join them on their run, after all?

>I can tell why you wouldn't want that
So, you're afraid of fire? Any particular reason?

well you do have that book you can't read. Could have him sign that.

>>1048973
Sign Ecoa's beak for sure.

Encourage Mister Ironbird to have a talk with Ecoa about duels and where they stand in each other's eye and to sign the inside of Ecoa's hat, so she always remembers that her dad loves her.

Signing the back of your coat or even somewhere on your hat would be cool.

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"What was Ecoa like when she was young?"
"I cannot say. I wasn't around when she was young."
"Were you always this intense?"
"There was a time when I was more easy going. long before I started delivering to the new world."
"Do you have a tale you enjoy boasting?"
"I prefer not to boast. It is unbecoming of me. I have experienced a lot, and that I am proud of."
"Any advice you think I may need?"
"Trust and honesty - especially with your colleagues. Proper communication is more important than you may think. The vast majority of conflict in this world can be resolved with words."
Trust and honesty my ass. If the others find out who I really am, they'll call for the guards to throw me back in that mossy cell.
"What about Ecoa? Think she wants to have a talk?"
"Perhaps at another time. There is too much to say and too little time. I must return to work soon."

>Write autograph on the coat/hat
What if it comes off in the wash? Then how am I supposed to sell it?

>Rainer is illiterate.
I'll have you know that I am in the top ten percent of semi-literate chimeras. I can recognize - like - twenty words.

>So, you're afraid of fire? Any particular reason?
I don't want to think about it...

>>Ecoa was a she
>Damn, you did get it wrong.
Eh. A broken clock is right once a day so even without the educated guess I had a chance of getting it right.

>I think we have a loose piece of paper shoved inside the book with a phoenix illustration on the cover.
I open the books and flip through for loose papers and sure enough, there's a note with weird circles all over it. The other side is mostly blank so I can use that.

I hand him the sheet of paper and he inspects it.
>"You would like me to write on this?"
"Yep. Just be sure to get your name on there somewhere. Nice and big preferably. You're pretty famous, right?"
>"You could say. May I ask where you got this sheet music from?"
"I dunno. Don't care."
>"It is fascinating. A song which can bring back the dead is far more valuable than my signature, perhaps you are hoping to add further value? A clever idea."
"Really? What kinda value we talking here?"
>"If you find a collector in the wealthy district, possibly moons."
"w-WHAT?!"

I take the paper after he finishes writing on it and put it into my satchel. I quickly wave my goodbye and start making my way over to Ecoa so we can make our way to the wealthy district!

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"Hey Ecoa we ready to go?"

She walks up over to me and puts her hands on my shoulders

>"D-Did he say anything about me? What does he think about me?"
"Hey! Watch it! no need to get up all in my face. What's wrong with your arm..."

"Is it-"

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3/3 Pascoe 2022/12/28(Wed)13:01 No. 1052764 ID: 481e64
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"Uh... Thanks for the light?"
>"You are not Rainer."
"That's what I've been telling people! but nobody wants to believe me!"
>"You resemble Rainer quite a bit so you may have fooled the aves. But you're not fooling me or any of the other chimeras. What did Rainer have to do for you to take her place?"
"Excuse me? You think I want to be in here? I'm not working for her, I don't even know who she is!"
>"So it's just a coincidence huh? They went looking for her and bagged the wrong person?"
"She put her clothes on me and took mine! I don't know how but she overpowered me. She’s probably out there, delivering my mail as we speak..."
>"Right place at the right time... Why does a rotten person like her get all the luck?"
"Her luck is gonna run out as soon as I can find someone that listens to me. Can you tell someone? A guard maybe?"
>"They won't listen to me."
"How about one of the other inmates then can they bring word to the warden?"
>"Do I have to tell you why that's a very, very bad idea?"
"Yes?"
>"Many of the girls here haven't had the attention of a male chimera in years. They see you and their first thought won't be to swap you back for Rainer. There will be riots if you get found out.
"That's... flattering? Are female chimeras really like that? Excluding Rainer, you're the only chimera I've ever met so I don't know anything about... chimeras."
"Inexperienced uh? Well, you're about to learn."

right... so, how do I go about getting the warden's ear since I was told if I can get to him he'd be able to tell I'm not Rainer. Also any advice on... here? Not going to lie, never been to prison before so I really don't know what to expect or do... or how to blend in pretending to be someone else to avoid the attention of the entire female population. Wow, when you say it out loud it sounds like the plot to one of those dime store romance novels. What is my life?

"Heheh. This is kind of like one of those shitty novels where it seems like this would be a dream but when you really think about it you realize how terrifying it actually is."
Do we know for certain when the other warden is coming back? We want to be able to tell the main warden but we can't wait until our ship leaves assuming Rainer successfully duped our crew.
Maybe we can lie and say we're neutered or otherwise medically incapable? I know lying's a bad idea but if it can save our hide...

What put her eye out? Was it her penchant for starting fights with a candle?

You won't be here for long if there's riots over you, regardless - that'd for sure be a way for the guards to discover the truth. Though you'd prefer it not come to violence - and such - which is why you kept mum after Askot suggested it.

Apparently your best bet is with meeting the real actual Warden? Vice-Warden Mako's supposedly not... very observant, and may not even care about your situation even if he does find out. Since you've done nothing wrong you'd love to not fall through the cracks of an uncaring prison system.

>You're about to learn
Uh. Don't like the sound of that. Let's distract one-eye - what's her name now again? - with CONVERSATION so she doesn't take out her frustrations on us out of whatever misplaced grumpiness and reveals your little temporary secret.

>Rotten gal
What'd this Rainer do to end up in here and earn her enmity, anyway? Besides the, er, glaringly obvious.

You're asking because you might need to know if you're to chase her down and get your job back and return her to this cell. The sooner you get out of here the better, after all, given that your job involves travel and Rainer will be on a ship outta here in a few days if she can keep up the ruse.

Sadly your mail carrier companions are aves and not super likely to notice what's up either.

Let's learn more about Rainer.

Who are talking with? What happened since waking up?

We know very little about the prison. If we have no choice but keep quiet we need to know how much freedom of movimente we have, what procedures are obligatory and how to fulfill any prisoner duties without being found out. Food, for example, is usually served in a common area so we will need someone to bring us portion. This lead to the difficult but crucial component needed to archive such goal: co-conspirators. We need a few chimeras willing to help us hide and survive in this environment. Considering their fame this arrangement will likely involve Pascoe being passed around. If we believe the claims that the guards won't help he have no other choice.

Focusing back on the immediate present:
"What do you mean I'm about to learn?"
Serious dude, you need allies even if you have to become a gigolo to trade for help, try to make this work for her. Don't struggle against what she is about to do but negotiate her cooperation in exchange.

"Maybe a riot's exactly what I and a few others need right now? If normal escapees get caught, maybe the correct strategy is to simply gang up and route the guards?"

Of course, let him explain why a riot is unequivocally not what is needed right now; it's probably a different kind of riot from what we were thinking of.

>>1052790
If this is a male inmate why would he be alone with what was presumed to be a female prisoner? If this was allowed to happen there would be no reason for riots.

I just realize this is Rainer's cellmate who she blinded. The candle was because she was aware of the fire trauma and intended to make her freak out.
Took me a while to connect the dots...

Pascoe 2022/12/29(Thu)14:09 No. 1052856 ID: 481e64
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>What happened since waking up?
All that happened since waking up was me being brought to this cell.

"What do you mean I'm about to learn?"
>"I mean you’re gonna learn. Plenty if necessary. You look like the curious type, so ask away."

"You know, this is kind of like one of those novels where it seems like this would be a dream but when you really think about it you realize how terrifying it actually is."
>"One time a breeze carried over a scarf belonging to one of the males from the male prison. They are still rebuilding that cell block."
"W-what?!"

"How do I go about getting the warden's ear since I was told if I can get to him, he'd be able to tell I'm not Rainer"
>"Warden's a She. And she would listen, but the issue for you is getting to her. Recently she has fallen ill and has passed the reigns to that little bonehead, Mako. He is running the show now, so you'll need to talk to him."
"Do you know when she is coming back?"
>"Who knows. it could be days."
"Any advice on... here? Not going to lie, never been to prison before so I really don't know what to expect or do"
>"Easy. Keep your head down but don't be a wimp. Though admittedly, you are a special case. Whatever you do, don't bring attention to yourself."

"I'd like to know more about Rainer."
>"She's cocky, selfish, crafty and she gauged my eye out. hopefully that tells you everything. One thing that stands out is her pyrophobia, which is the extreme fear of fire. Even so much as candles can set her off and talking about it puts her on edge. She anticipates the threat of fire in any place or situation even if there isn't any real danger. I don't know how she developed it but from what I can tell, she's always had it."
"Is that what that candle is for?"
>"Yeah. If she were here, she'd be cowering on the floor right now. Instead, I got you blankly staring at me."
"Sorry about that. What did Rainer to do end up in here?"
>"Be a pirate. I don't know if she was the violent kind - not that it matters. Her choices were either 'rehabilitation' or the gallows. Many of the other inmates had a similar ultimatum."
"What did you do to get in here?"
>"You really shouldn't ask that type of question to people in here."
"A-ah..."


"Can I know your name? So, we can be friends, and all that."
>"It's not too important, but whatever. My name is Teller. Who are you?"
"Pascoe - of the Maritime Postal Alliance."
>"A postie. How quaint. Listen. You want to get back at Rainer as much as I do, right? Then we should cooperate. I believe in an eye for an eye, and that's exactly what she has coming. You take your life back, I get my revenge. sound good?"
"I don't feel like I have a choice in the matter."
>"That's the spirit. Now stay still while I put on some makeup."
"Wait- What?!"
>"You need to look more like Rainer before the guards call us out for the headcount. No way you're letting the secret out before we can set a plan in motion."
>"What's makeup gonna do? I'm pretty sure it's obvious I'm not a lady!"
"I don't mean to be mean but... you're not that masculine. At all. Your height matches Rainer's and your bodies are even similar in shape. Just stay away from other pseudogryphs and nobody will notice the difference. The voice is a different story... just keep quiet for now."
"Other pseudogryps? Why stay away from them?"
>"They'll notice your scent."
"I have a scent?!"
>"You do. Now. Do you want to blend in and not get caught long enough to plot an escape with me? Or do you want to cause a riot?"

Oh, that's an option? A riot sounds like a great way to escape in the chaos!

>>1052857
Not if the riot is about tearing us limb from limb.

Anyways yeah, does she have makeup that can simulate a neck scar? Maybe we can pretend our throat is healing so we can't speak.

No riots, please, thank you.

Let's get some fake eyelashes.

"Is there a betting pool on whether the warden's illness was an attempted poisoning by the vice-warden? If there isn't, you should start one. That guy seemed to benefit the most, plus if it was a disease, you'd think it'd be making the rounds with the other occupants here. I think it's plausible enough to warrant investigation, at least, after you're done helping me set my problem straight."

If this chimera thinks we don't want a riot, I wouldn't question it; let them do you up, but do ask the following: "Do we have to pretend we're enemies? How do we avoid blowing that part of my cover without putting me in danger from uh... you?"

well a riot can always make a good plan B... maybe should move that down to pan C... possible Z.

Alright fine, I'll were the makeup. But how do you get makeup in a prison?

The claims about the females are only getting more extravagant, calling attention to how she isn't acting according to her own descriptions. She is probable exaggerating to scare us into dependence, but it could be that she is controlling herself for the sake of the greater goal of revenge. With the risk of the second option being true it's better to not question her about it in case she want to explore the subject further, unless you actually want to do it.
If at any point in the future she or another prisoner seek intimacy from you my advice remain the same: negotiate. That will still be true if you somehow find yourself in the male section and your feminine physique cause a similar situation. Don't let the situation escalate to the point you are forced against your will with nothing to gain in exchange, it would be worst.

I know the eyelashes are the standard gender indicator for cartoon animals, but that can't be literal because if it was the gender blindness between aves and gryphs wouldn't make sense. What can she do to make you look even more like Rainer?

A pertinent question for any plans moving forward is the mailing service we have available. How do we send letters? If possible we should send many as soon as possible to maximize the chances of reaching someone in time without interceptions.

>a scarf
Wait, quick aside: it was a scarf from a male chimera? Could be a coincidence, but you got told about a scarf-wearing, chipper deaf chimera not too long ago from a sense-blinded postie ave called Riquar. Though that was supposed to be a her. Teller hasn't seen anyone like that around, has she?

... would honestly be pretty funny if there's a female chimera in the other block, doing the same thing your are now only opposite. Though, if this is the same person, it could also be Riquar was just genderblind.

>Plans
Would you be able to convince Mako you're not Rainer by exposing yourself to fire in his presence? It seems a pretty obvious tell.

>Riot or not?
No riot. You'll do what she asks and try to stay mum - but would Rainer really do that? - but if you can figure out an objectively better plan than whatever this is - like the one mentioned with fire and Mako - you might go for it. Plotting an escape from a place that's never been escaped from before - well, before now - seems like a lot.

Actually that scarf thing gives you an idea! You could pretend Teller messed up your voicebox so hard you have trouble speaking. Cover up your neck with rags and speak only in a hoarse whisper. A voice for an eye also seems pretty legit, yeah?

>Proposals for chimeras
One more thing - all the chimera here get proposals in order to be let out again you hear. What do these proposals involve? Plaintooth was talking about mulling over a proposal and she mentioned she wanted to have her own uniform... so it sorta sounded like she was getting recruited into an army?

>>1052856
Causing a riot in a different part of the prison could encourage a lockdown, which would buy time since it'd mean we could stay isolated. If a piece of clothing can cause that, then why not do that on purpose?
...wait all your clothes got stolen, and you probably haven't been wearing your prison clothes long enough... maybe later?

Well, a little makeup wouldn't hurt. We can always fall back on causing a riot later if worst comes to worst.

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>well a riot can always make a good plan B... maybe should move that down to pan C... possible Z.
A last resort sounds good to me. I will have to exhaust all other options first.

"Alright you can put on makeup… just a little though, right?"
>"Hold still and let me do my stuff."
She brings out a box that was hidden behind a loose brick in the wall, inside is where she keeps a supply of makeup and tools.

"Is that allowed? How did you even get those in here?"
>"I'm not letting out that kind of information - even if we are cooperating. This stuff is gold in here so I better not see you rub it off."
"o-ok. just... be quick, right?"
>"don't rush me. turn around."

She proceeds to apply fake eyelashes to my eyelids as well as makeup here and there. After that she starts messing around with my feathers, trimming them and brushing them. She tries to gossip with me all the way through, but I don't really have much to comment on in terms of prison drama.

"And done!"
I take a handheld mirror and look at my reflection.
"Was the blush really necessary?"
>"Oh hush. You look pretty."
"Think this'll be convincing? I don't think I'm sure about this."
>"You look just like her. The only thing you need to hide now is that boyish voice of yours."
"Boyish? hey!"

>You could pretend Teller messed up your voicebox so hard you have trouble speaking. Cover up your neck with rags and speak only in a hoarse whisper.
"Here's an idea, what if you gave me a scarf and I could act like I've got something wrong with my throat? like you messed it up or I got a cold or something."
>"Not a bad idea... It'll also get some lady scent on you, so your boy stink doesn't give you away."
"Heyyyyy!"
She wraps a scarf around my neck. It looks nice. feels nice too. I ask her to paint a scar on my neck for me to show to people if they ask why I'm putting on a raspy voice. Teller agrees that it is a good idea. After all that is done, she sits down on her bed.

>"We have time to burn, let's have some chit-chat."

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"Is there a betting pool on whether the warden's illness was an attempted poisoning by the vice-warden?"
>"The chances are low but never zero. As spineless as Mako is, I don't think he has the guts to kill anyone. He's a pencil pusher at the end of the day and all other methods he's employed to try get the warden out of the picture have all been non-violent schemes."

"Do we have to pretend we're enemies? How do we avoid blowing that part of my cover without putting me in danger from uh... you?"
I wouldn't worry about that. Rainer and I never fought openly and I'm not keen on actually putting any real scratches on you. I certainly won't mind if you want to go out and spread rumours of me roughing you up though."

>you got told about a scarf-wearing, chipper deaf chimera not too long ago from a sense-blinded postie ave called Riquar. Though that was supposed to be a her. Teller hasn't seen anyone like that around, has she?
It's worth asking.
"Hey teller, I have a mild curiosity. I'm on the lookout for a chimera. I'm told she's deaf, wears a scarf and has a chipper personality. Know anybody like that?"
>"Deaf... actually, you know what? I think there is someone like that in here. Is she still here? I'm not sure. your description lines up with someone pretty well. She has big crosses over her ears. That ring a bell?"
"It might. How did she get those?"
>"I don't know. I never asked. Communicating with her is a real hassle with having to wait for her to write on that little chalk board of hers. She's nice otherwise."
"Know where I can find her?"
>"Not really. I'm sure you can find her hanging around the courtyard after breakfast. Why? You trying to score a date? cute."
"It's not like that! More like fulfilling a request."

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"Hey R-r-r-reiner! I-I mean I-I-In... Inmate."
It's the ave guard with the speech impediment again.
"The vice w-w-w-warden wa-wants to see you. W-w-when-when you want that is. H-he says it's no rush, but he wants a m-m-m-meeting-ing with you. One on o-one. Today p-preferably."

If what I picked from that is right, it sounds like the vice warden wants to meet with me and only me. Seems I can choose to go now or leave it to later. What does he want? Does he believe me now?

>Would you be able to convince Mako you're not Rainer by exposing yourself to fire in his presence? It seems a pretty obvious tell.
Oh yeah! If mako knows about Rainer's pyrophobia, I can prove I'm not her by getting nice and close to fire.

Hm, not sure if that will really help convince the inmates, wearing makeup seems very un-Rainerly.
The vice warden's in no rush? Good, neither are we, we've got lots to do in here after all! There's floor tiles to count and tallies to scratch, and we're hoping to get a free lunch out of this identify theft at least.

>>1054220

You Prettyscoe, now.

>>1054222

Did the vice warden say why, by any chance?

>>1054221
Oh god, he looks like flapjack asking knuckles if he can be an adventurer just like him when he grows up

>>1054222
well your cellmate knows more about the vice warden than you do, ask her if this seems like a good thing or a bad thing.

> Plant a Tantalizing Suggestion
If you can still talk to Teller once Mr. Stutter is gone: "Hey, the odds of a poisoning are low, but do you think they're plausible enough that we can try a 'non-violent scheme' of our own? After all, if a gutless pencil-pusher wanted to bump someone off, it'd probably be with poison, right? Like, maybe we - total adversaries in every way - both saw one of the cooks get summoned by Mako on different occasions; maybe I noticed it just before the Warden started to fall ill, and you saw it again after she left on medical leave? We could give similar descriptions that could be one of several people on the kitchen staff, and be vague on who the messenger was. Obviously, we 'don't know' what they discussed, but it's enough to plant the seed of an idea in most anybody with a bit of imagination in them, yeah?"

A seed most would find themselves wanting to water and spread, at that; we already know that basically nobody here is sympathetic to him. Heck, some might continue to perpetuate the narrative even after they realize it's a lie. Plus, since the "facts" fueling the rumor don't involve accusing him of anything outright, him denying it may come off as suspicious rather than reasonable. That is, unless he calls it out for what we're trying to suggest, which just draws more attention to the treacherous possibility. Let the imagination (and when that fails, mischief) of inmates and guards alike run wild.

Of course, if she likes this idea, Teller should tell you any information you'll need for your part; that vague description, a plausible position from which you could have spotted the first summons, when exactly the Warden fell ill, etc.


> Where To?
Let's head to breakfast, see if we can watch the kitchen conspicuously while we decide who to socialize with. If someone asks, say that we were looking to see if we could spot the cook we saw; and when they ask about that, explain what it is you "saw."


> Plan B?
We should also ask around for how to reach out to postie groups to try and sign yourself up for public service (in Reiner's name, ehuehuehue) - hopefully, you can reach out to your crew specifically.

Hm. You’ll try for later today, maybe? You wanna find that other chimera and pass on the message, for one. Also, you don’t know for sure if the vice-warden will even let you go even if he does realize you’re not Reiner - this place collects chimera after all and the purpose of that hasn’t quite been sussed out yet. If he’s a real dingus, he’ll bury you just so he can pretend Reiner didn’t actually successfully escape on -his- watch!

Might wanna present a purely theoretical scenario to ‘im asking about what he’d do.

>>1054220
Pascoe: have confusing and slightly-troubling thoughts about seeing yourself in makeup

>>1054220
Are her fingers literally feathers?
While crimson on golden can be very stylish I suspect that's not a design feature of the scissors.
Can you brush feathers? I honestly have no idea.

"Hey Berascus, how do I look?" I'm very curious about how this translate for an ave.
Are the guardas assigned to specific prisoners? He seem to be your watcher no matter where you go.

Let's meet Mako. From Pascoe's point of view talking his way out of this should still sound possible. The only downside of succeeding would be the possible lost of access to the deaf chimera, but that's a low priority compared to securing our freedom.
Since there is a possibility that Mako wouldn't release us even if he believe we are a different person let's avoid the topic of gender. Assuming the riots threats are true, if he became aware of this imminent disaster he might transfer us.
So, important to inform him: name is Pascoe, postal officer, and our crew is scheduled to leave in two days. That is how long he have if he want to capture Rainer. And we strongly advise contacting the crew beforehand to avoid a conflict due to a misunderstanding, preferable with us tagging along.

>>1054274
Agree with everything here

Try for later today, you're recovering from a little fight right now and can't speak well. You could even really sell it by whispering to Teller and having her relay the message.