confronting Evandau

[gistful]

Characters: Evandau, Anton, Hawke, Septimus, whole bunch of others
Date: August 28th, 2014
Location: The Midnight Hotel, may move to outside one of its entrances in one of the five sectors
Situation: It’s time to confront Evandau.
Warnings/Rating: Probable violence, will update accordingly.

By the time Hawke calls Evandau out, the Hotel is as prepared as it’s possible to be. The radio set has been brought in so they can communicate with the teams outside using the portable WWII handset Akito jerry-rigged. Anton has warned the gang-kedan, particularly the Dust-user and distributers, most of whom are hiding upstairs. The commons aside from the lobby have their doors closed; judging by the rowdiness in the living-room still filtering through the door, ‘noise pollution’ is the going excuse. Anton wants his current patrons as protected as they can be, which is why he encouraged a couple of those present to guard the stairs up.

There are a fair few people in the lobby, which isn’t unexpected, but Anton has warned each and every one of them about the Hotel rules and the fact that, if any of them jumps the gun, he will be forced to defend Evandau. Nothing would ruin the plan more than Anton being obliged to stand up against those with whom he would rather be allies. He doesn’t know most of them, but it’s clear that they’re friends of others who are in on the plan; the only person who worries him is Wreath, sitting quietly in a corner behind the entrance.

Anton himself is behind the reception desk, going through his ledgers and waiting quietly for Evandau to arrive, and keeping Daisy the shotgun close at hand under the counter. Just in case.

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[iwannabeadragon]

After speaking to people over the network, Hawke doesn't waste any time heading for the Hotel. Part of him wonders if he has time to choose his entrance but he doubts it. Instead he enters from the Water Sector and hopes that doesn't come back to bite him. So far his biggest comfort in this whole thing is knowing that Nilin is there to watch his back.

When he arrives, Hawke waits patiently with his arms crossed. He's armed and armored for this, even bringing the Hawke's Key despite how uncomfortable the powerful blade makes him feel. The only thing left to do is wait for the others, and for Evandau.

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[gathersnomoss]

Zelgadis had brought his sword and dagger, and also magic -- though magic was less useful inside when you wanted the hotel owner to be civil with you later. That and he remembered rumors that Evandu could shut down magic.

He nodded to Hawke. "I take it the reinforcements stay where Evandu can't see them?"

[iwannabeadragon]

"That would be the smart plan," Hawke replies without looking away from the door. Already he can feel the nervous excitement grow within him. It's the same feeling he gets in every fight. For now he tries to keep it at bay until it's actually needed.

"No sense on letting him know that he's walking into a trap."

[gathersnomoss]

Zelgadis surveyed the lobby, getting a sense for where he could see and hear without being seen or heard. "Right. If he sees a crowd -- more than expected for a hotel, especially -- he'll be out the door."

[iwannabeadragon]

Hawke nods his head. "Then we have to go through all that trouble of chasing him down. That makes the whole ambushing idea slightly more difficult." And there's no telling where Evandau will enter from while they're inside. If possible, it would be best to keep him from leaving so they can jump him on their terms. Just so long Evandau makes the first move anyway.

"If you've got any illusions you may want to get them ready now. That or pick a nice table to hide under."

[gathersnomoss]

"Sadly, filling the room with mist is too conspicuous. Table it is."

[iwannabeadragon]

Hawke waves his hand back and forth. "Just a bit. At least you'll have plenty of cover to choose from."

This is a hotel after all. Plenty of furniture to hide behind or rooms to lurk in.

[gathersnomoss]

"Wonder if it would look too obvious if I just sat down in the chair and read," Zelgadis said. "For once in my life, I could be watching something while actually comfortable."

[iwannabeadragon]

"Since when do acts of heroism ever involve comfort? I like to call it a good day if no one tries to stab me before the end of it." Of course Hawke knows he could never live a life like that. He's too determined to get involved with anything he sees.

[gathersnomoss]

"It would be nice, just once. At least I'm not being rained on, or hip deep in mud."

[iwannabeadragon]

Hawke smirks, "There, you see? Always a silver lining to be found somewhere. That's how I keep myself sane."

[gathersnomoss]

"It could be worse. It could be raining. Sounds like a battle cry to me."

[ruinsprofessor]

Raine is no more armored than usual, simply has her staff in hand. She arrives through the Earth Sector, and when she spots Hawke detours briefly to speak to him, skipping greetings and getting straight to business. "How do you plan to approach this beyond provocation?" she asks. She still has some misgivings, and that's evident enough, but she's here. "And where do you want me for this?"

The least she can do is try to make sure everything runs as planned.

[iwannabeadragon]

Hawke hears her approach but doesn't respond until she's beside him. His head turns and he gives her a smirk. "If all goes according to plan he'll attack me and all of you can jump him." Maybe Raine doesn't appreciate his style of 'planning' but it served him well thus far. Sort of.

"Somewhere out of the way. I don't want him thinking this is a trap until it's sprung."

[ruinsprofessor]

She gives him a flat, unamused look in return for his smirk. There's a large part of her that's still hoping this won't come to a fight, but that's looking less and less likely. "If there is another explanation for his actions, provoking him to a fight isn't likely to get it. I'm behind this effort nevertheless, but Hawke, if you're going to speak for all of us..."

But everyone in this room has their minds made up already, and she's pretty sure she's wasting her breath. Some action does have to be taken, after all, and better this than nothing at all. Raine abandons the sentence she'd started and exhales heavily, shaking her head. "Never mind. I'll find somewhere inconspicuous."

She's not even going to try asking him to be careful. She nods briefly to Hawke, and goes to find a nice corner at the rear to settle into.

[iwannabeadragon]

He wanted that too until he learned about Evandau murdering people in the street. That riled him up right quick. The more he looks at this situation the more it reminds him of everything that happened with Meredith. If he can stop it before it hits that critical level than he'll do what it takes to do so.

"Oh I would love to hear what he has to say from himself. That is if he doesn't just try to imprison me the moment he walks in."

Hawke watches her go for a moment before turning his attention back towards the door. The man never claimed to be a diplomat, nor did he ever claim to be a mastermind. He just tried to do what he thought was right. So far that lead him here. Hopefully that will be enough.

[ruinsprofessor]

Hawke probably is right; Raine just hates acting on incomplete information, now more than ever. It gets people killed, and there are so very many ways this meeting could go horribly wrong.

But she'd rather be here than anywhere else, and at the very least she knows most of the people here have the best of intentions. She subsides into her corner to watch, grip tight on her staff, and breathes till she's calmer.

For now, she'll just have to put her faith in Hawke.