@merccnary “ perimeter is tight. if anyone worms their way in at this point, i’ll be more impressed than frustrated. “ the drawl comes across lazily, almost uncaring; one can all but h e a r the drag of his cigarette. arrogance drips from each syllable, but it is an arrogance borne of capability; is it prideful for a mastersmith to be assured of his own prowess? “ give me a moment. i’m almost there. “ as handy and clever as the earpiece is, he finds it too obtrusive for workings like this, much preferring to enact it all in person. he turns the corner as he pulls the pistol from his belt, catching sight of his partner. a quick gesture of his head, pointing his jaw up to a ventilation system some feet above him, and he smiles, a drag of lips and cheeks that looks more alien on Iso than anything else. “ i arranged for a drop of silencers earlier this week. screws are loose, chap; i’ll count on you to grab them, taller and all. “
