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((open rp in the sense that anybody involved or that wishes to be involved ingame can join in))

Cris looked over the papers on the town's board, the first stage of his plan having begun. Only one potential member thus far, but it would hopefully grow. There were certainly more within town who could decipher his simple code and that wished to join a group of their own kind.

He walked away from the board, scouring the area. It was fairly late at night, as it usually was when he was in town. Not many people around, and none of those that were seemed to have anything valuable that was loose. Such a shame.

The next thing to do would be to contact Raven again. Come up with a more oraganized plan. So far, he had plans to find any corrupt guard members of the town, and keep them payed to give him information about the guards, town commerce, and other things that would help him avoid capture and gain money ((Perfect place to jump in, corrupt guards, if any...)).

Another idea would be to use his facade to his advantage, and contact other trade guilds, find out when they planned to have shops set up, or to move merchandise, and then take the items being transported. He, and other members of the guild, would be swimming in riches with just a couple successful raids.

And of course, there's always the possibility of raiding houses. Cris, beign a competent lockpicker, would ahve no trouble doing such a thing. But he'd need to know ahead of time where said houses were, and when it'd be safe to make an attempt.

The overall theme seemed to be taht he needed connections, one way or another. He was used to working alone, or recieving information, but not getting it himself, or making the connections to. But he'd figure it out. He'd have to...

((At this point I need athian, whom i already pm's, to join in. And anyone else who'd be in the house or around the immediate vicinity at night. So semi-open rp))

Breaking into a house. Crude, but it wasn't the job he was going to have anyway. Just a test, apparently. Locks were easy enough to get through, and he needed only to creep through and grab a bag, or possibly two, if Maggie was there, like he was told was possible, and then make some other indication of his presence.

It was late at night, of course, and he'd been teleported to Varshikar by his prospective employer, and Athian's abode was pointed out to him. Now he just needed to fiddle with a lock, sneak in, do as he needed, and get out.

Cris approached the door, and looked over the lock. ((If the following is untrue, pm me about it, or say it OOC next post. Or rather, I'll end it with him trying to pick it, and you can rp it being stronger or having magic on it or whatever next post)) It didn't appear to be anything special. Just a run of the mill lock you'd find on anybody's house.

He took out his specially modified rapier, which had a tip made exactly like most lockpicks, though not prominently enough to interfere with the weapon's efficiency in combat. Not that he used it often, anyway.

He inserted the tip, and, working quietly as possible, taking his dagger out of his pocket in case he'd need something else to help turn the lock, set to work, unlocking the door...

((Athian basically said to do what i want, but nobody's inside and no valuables would be in there, so I'll play along accordingly))

Cris nods to Raven, and quietly turns the door handle, moving exceptionally slowly,expecting to see Athian inside the house, and possibly Maggie. He creeps in, giving his eyes a moment to adjust to the even more limited light, upon which he sees that the house is empty. Almost barren.

He stands up, not needing to creep if he can't be seen, and figured all he needs to do is make some sort of mark saying he was there. A smile crossed his lips as he remembered his old false name.

A few swipes with a short sword, and his work is done. Cut into the wall is the following:

Zen

He closes the door behind him, and looks around, making sure no guards or the like escaped Raven's eyes, and then walked over to his acquaintance, and spoke.

"It is done. There was nobody in there, but it doesn't much matter. I'm sure my employer won't care that you helped keep lookout, either, as this was to prove my upcoming guild would be capable of such things, anyway. I will dove him and get the details for the actual job", he explained.

He went to find a bird to deliver his message, and couldn't help but wonder what he'd be doing next.