While rich dudes are easy prey, their influence aren't precisely as concrete as the other two options, nor are their resources as plentiful as hoped- after all, if the rest of the competition are old school Magi, then we can expect them to have more cash on hand than the entire coffers of some third-world banana republic.

On the flip side, the last time the police showed up in the Nasuverse was when a guy turned a SWAT team into a Noble Phantasm-equipped deathsquad, so.

[X] Medb will target city officials and staff. These people have access to the city's inner workings.
 
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Even though Medb's not exactly F/SF Caster, she is a warrior queen - so minions however mundane could still be useful. She's not the best at single combat - she can pull out Caladbolg temporarily according to the mats, but her strength definitely lies in charming and then charisma-ing up other people to fight for her.

So... police makes the most sense to me - information network now to stay out of harm's way until we get the resources or a workshop to actually arm them, and then maybe they can help even the odds against actual monsters like Arjuna that we'll never beat in single combat otherwise.

...this quest kind of makes me want to roll for a fluffy Medb of my own.

[X] Medb will target the Police. Whenever something goes wrong in town, they're the first to know.
 
[X] Medb will target city officials and staff. These people have access to the city's inner workings.

Police are a pretty good idea, but for digging up dirt on other masters rather than just responding to fights, we probably want more intimate knowledge...
 
This need more time for discussion

bussiness owner means money and access to resources which isn't very useful right now.

City officials means political influence to move behind the scene. Also through them we can also pressure the police to move? Order them to investigate and file us report.

Police is armed force and investigation, if played right may be able to send them on a magi's trails, those magi is still people living in this era after all. It can get quite troublesome if they get on their radar. But police won't be anything more than fodder(?) and their value will be in their various skill.

Add or correct me?

2nd or 3rd....wish we can do both... Is there reason we can't?

For now...
[X] Medb will target the Police. Whenever something goes wrong in town, they're the first to know.

Or a combination?
[] Medb will target a few city officials and staff to cover our movement and smoothed things out. While we focus on getting the police under our thumb.

^like that?
 
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Medb can't be in two places at once and it will take a bit to fully control an organization. You may have the chance to take over another organization assuming the other Masters don't get them first or kill a bunch of civilians or turn a part of the city into a crater.

Ah, alright, so which one is priority...
I will need more time to think about this or if people want to argue for one or the other.
 
or kill a bunch of civilians or turn a part of the city into a crater.
welp pack up the bags, this is our only shot :V

My concern with the city official vote is... outside of like, public transit, what kind of info are we even getting? Police is both armed forces (later) and incident reports, which would help us triangulate where the other masters are, serving both purposes. A Medusa-esque character going full vampire on the local citizens? Where dem gas leaks at? And if the police get coopted by anyone else, they won't report on things to the city government.

Ultimately, I'm probably okay with either option that's not rich dudes, since money is an advantage you need to start with to use effectively with the duration of a typical grail war. But I think police gets us info now that's at least equivalent to what we might get from the city officials, and sinking our hooks into them now gets us more people on the streets to investigate things - and maybe fight later, though that's really just a distant maybe positive.
 


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Dress to Kill
[] Medb will target the Police. Whenever something goes wrong in town, they're the first to know.

The police would be a wise group to target. Coordinated and wielding authority within the city, they can act as both a good source of information and combat option later. The police wielded the authority to wander about and look into the seedy underbelly of the city, giving you access to the criminal underworld. Reports of strange incidents and murders would be forwarded to them and in turn, to you.

Once Medb takes hold of the upper ranks, she won't let go. You can rely on the police to covertly convey the positions of the other Masters should they be found. You'll be able to keep tabs on them too.

Masters had their magecraft and familiars to scope out the competition while you needed to work from the ground up. There's the chance that one of the controlled cops would be caught by a Master so you had to account for that but if you played your cards right then you can have front seat to a life in the shadows.

If you thought about it, this didn't seem very Rider-like at all. It feels more like you have Caster as a Servant just without the benefits of Medb being a Caster. You needed to keep it together so you can initiate this plan.

Just toss Medb at the Police Chief and his cronies. You disliked the idea of using your Servant this way but it was playing to her strengths. She might think it's fine but you'll try making it up to her somehow.

Maybe you should get some clothes for yourself. You haven't worn anything save for the clothes you woke up in. The Host Guy's credit card was useful for these sorts of shopping sprees. You decided to walk off and get some clothes from yourself on the mean time.

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You walked out the stall next door and inspected your new outfit. It was a black jacket with a few straps with a matching black skirt. You also replaced the worn out scrunchie keeping your side ponytail aloft and adorned your hands with gloves to cover up your Command Seal while keeping yourself warm.

Glancing up, you found that Medb had changed in a form fitting hazel colored sweater and short skirt. She had a pair of fluffy boots while she retained her fluffy cloak around her body as she fixed her beanie. It was a more regular look compared to her usual outfit.

"Black doesn't suit you," were her first words as she studied your outfit, "You could do better with white."

"It just felt right," you replied as you looked down at the bags in her hand, "You have what you need?"

"Of course," Medb said as she stood by your side, "All set for your grand plan, Master."

"I'll make it up to you," you murmured as the two of you walked out the store.

"Do you feel bad with this manner of fighting? You don't have much choice, Master," Rider said as she walked ahead of you, "You have to use the tools fate dealt you to survive. Isn't that your wish?"

"Tools... You're no tool, you're a person. Plus the second I start treating you like that, we'll end up killing each other," you sighed as you shook your head.

"Good girl," Rider giggled as she slowed down, "So how do you plan to do this?"

"There's the upcoming elections for the city. Some big shots are attending it tomorrow night and there's going to be a speech by the police chief to show his support for the Mayoral Candidate, Hans Derrinsmith," you said as you walked down the street as snow began to fall, "Election season is a week after new year, I suspect that this Christmas party is a chance for these guys to meet and talk about their plans. I want you to drag the Chief and wrap him around your finger. The works."

"And chances of a Servant attack?" Rider asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Likely. That is if the Magi are interested in political drivel like this," you replied as you blew hot breath into your hands, "Your target is Police Chief Edmund Langley. Don't forget."

"Who do you take me for? I know how to bring down men of that station. Even Kings have fallen for my charms," Rider huffed as she fluffed up her fluffy coat, "One Law Enforcement Organization coming right up!"

"Yell that I'm your Master too while you're at it. Geez," you breathed as you shook your head. You held a hand on your stomach, "I'm starving. Let's go make some detours."

"Didn't that cabbie say not to do that unless you wish to be blindsided and robbed?" Medb reminded you with a small smile.

"I'll blindside and rob you," you grumbled as the two of you walked into a cafe. The bell rang as you stepped in before you looked around to find it with just a few people inside.

The smell of coffee filled the air, inviting you in as you moved in. You and Medb sat on the counter before the server walked up to you two with a notepad in her hand.

"Lovely Day, ladies. What can I get you?" She asked with a bright smile.

"Just your special. Uh... What do you want?" You asked Rider with a raised eyebrow.

"The most expensive thing in the menu and a fancy coffee," Medb replied with a bright smile.

The two of you waited for your order before your attention was called on by the news. The program that was on stopped before you looked to see what was being reported on.

"A new victim had been discovered here on this Alley by Banksy Liquor Store and Scarlet Avenue, making this the sixth victim just this month. Similarly to the previous cases in which the victims were all women from their early twenties to thirties, the newest addition to the recent serial killings has been the same. Police Chief Edmund Langley has provided a statement regarding this case in which investigation has been making progress and further details were to be released in the future. As of the moment, the police are hard at work tracking down the murderer and advised civilians to be wary."

You and Rider glanced at one another.

"You have a guess?" Rider asked with a curious look.

"Sounds like a modern day...Jack...the... Oh fuck me," you groaned.

"Inspiring," Medb said as she noticed the server coming back with her coffee.

"She okay?" The server asked as she gave you your meal.

"She's having a nervous breakdown. It happens," Rider said before she elbowed your side.

The server looked up to see the news and clicked her tongue, "Ah. That. Lots of strange things have been going on around this town. Six victims with that poor girl as the seventh. Horrible stuff. I suspect it's a druggy but... Ugh."

"I was told not to wander about. Some folks have holed up in the old buildings, yes?" You asked for clarification.

"Indeed. That's why you girls need to be careful. You might just get jumped when you least expect it," The server nodded as she waved her finger.

"How did they die? The victims I mean. It wasn't said on the news," Rider asked with a polite tone.

"Oh I wouldn't want to ruin your appetite," the server said in concern.

"Try me," you sighed as you raised your hand.

"Well all right. The girls always had their necks torn and the bodies split open. It's gruesome stuff and made a lot of folk angry with the police since it's been awhile haven't put out anything," the server said as she crossed her arms, "It's been ten days and a girl ends up dead every other day."

You twirled your fork around your spaghetti before taking a bite. A Servant's work and from the looks of it they're killing to sustain themselves. It's not an indiscriminate killing for fun or malice but one done out of survival and desperation.

There's an interval to the deaths... Ruler didn't mention this when you were with her. Still, she probably didn't get the chance. But if a Servant was killing to maintain their existence then that meant their Master couldn't provide for them.

"Sounds like a big problem. It'll need to get solved before things get out of hand," you sighed as you continue eating.

"Well I can only say that you shouldn't wander around night. Take it from me, you stay out of trouble and trouble won't find you," the server said as she nodded at you and Rider.

Rider for her part sipped at her coffee before looking your way, "You look constipated."

"It's just how I scream internally," you replied with a sigh, "Either way, you know what I'm thinking... I'm just deciding how to proceed."

Dress to Kill
[] Stay out of trouble. Proceed with the plan on getting Medb to the Police Chief. You need that info network stat. You should have the entire organization before the next death.
[] Go meet Ruler and ask about what she thinks about these murders. Oh and Kotomine should have run a background check you.
[] Investigate the murders. Look up where each of them happened and see if you can figure out the Servant's identity.
 
[X] Stay out of trouble. Proceed with the plan on getting Medb to the Police Chief. You need that info network stat. You should have the entire organization before the next death.

ruler/kotomine will call a cease fire if the situation gets dire and why look into the murders ourselves when the police will have all the information we need from the last bodies they found once rider works her magic.
 
[X] Stay out of trouble. Proceed with the plan on getting Medb to the Police Chief. You need that info network stat. You should have the entire organization before the next death.

Good logic King
 
[X] Stay out of trouble. Proceed with the plan on getting Medb to the Police Chief. You need that info network stat. You should have the entire organization before the next death.
 
[X] Stay out of trouble. Proceed with the plan on getting Medb to the Police Chief. You need that info network stat. You should have the entire organization before the next death.
 
[X] Stay out of trouble. Proceed with the plan on getting Medb to the Police Chief. You need that info network stat. You should have the entire organization before the next death.
 
[X] Stay out of trouble. Proceed with the plan on getting Medb to the Police Chief. You need that info network stat. You should have the entire organization before the next death.
 
[X] Stay out of trouble. Proceed with the plan on getting Medb to the Police Chief. You need that info network stat. You should have the entire organization before the next death.
 
[X] Stay out of trouble. Proceed with the plan on getting Medb to the Police Chief. You need that info network stat. You should have the entire organization before the next death.
 
[X] Stay out of trouble. Proceed with the plan on getting Medb to the Police Chief. You need that info network stat. You should have the entire organization before the next death.
 
Recollecting
[] Stay out of trouble. Proceed with the plan on getting Medb to the Police Chief. You need that info network stat. You should have the entire organization before the next death.

There were to be no changes to the plan. The warning was good but there was no need to act on it. You're not some Hero of Justice that needed to save everyone out there, you're here to survive and hide away as far from the fighting as possible. Because that's the only way for you not to get killed.

You and Medb left the cafe afterwards after you decided to double down on the plan. As it was, Medb's charm skill would be her primary weapon in this venture, her greatest strength so you hoped she would be successful in this venture. Assuming nothing horrible happened, it should be fine.

You and Rider didn't return to the suite but instead picked up a new host to shelter you. The city wasn't lacking in men Rider could charm with a wink and a smile, they even only saw her as if your existence was a non-factor. As a person that was fine, you didn't like the attention, as a girl you're a bit annoyed but that's how it was when you had the Queen of Connacht as your Servant.

The Christmas party was to be held at a fancy hotel where the city big shots would gather for the evening. Medb was able to acquire the money for you two to stay at the adjacent hotel. From here on out it was all on you as Rider vanished to conserve your energy.

You got yourself a new room and got acquainted with your new bed. At the very least you won't have to deal with a grown man flexing and posing first thing in the morning. You looked up the ceiling before kicking off your shoes and took out your newest phone.

There's still some time to prepare. The entire thing actually just hung over Medb's performance so there really wasn't much for you to do. You can't explore or investigate especially when Archer could snipe you from a building.

You turned to see your phone activate before you sighed. Rising up, you held out your hand and frowned.

No memories had surfaced yet and you were left the same as you were when you first regained control of your body. You can't help but wonder what sort of Magecraft you owned and learned.

You'll just go see Kotomine and Ruler once the operation had ended. It'll be much safer then.

"By the way," Rider suddenly spoke from your side, reappearing with a small smile, "You left this from our previous abode."

She walked towards you and took out a black object. Your eyes widened as you recognized the gun you found beneath the drawer in the previous suite. You took it and it felt heavy in your hand.

"Why?" You asked her with a curious tone, "I don't even know how to use it."

"Well, consider it as a last resort. It might not kill a Servant outright but there's more enemies than just the other six Heroic Spirits," Rider said as she walked to the door, "Besides, it'd be shameful if you died without fighting back."

Ah. She already left. Probably off to hunt some guys. You decided to leave her alone as you stated at the firearm in your hand. You stared at it before your eyes widened.

Another person was proficient with these weapons in the Moonlit World. A man called the Magus Killer.

"Scary," you chuckled as you shoved the weapon in your drawer.

You just hoped that you won't have to use it much... Oh who were you kidding. With your luck? You're really in this war now, huh? You fell down on your bed and held out your hand. You tried not to remember with your mind but with your body.

Imagining your power flowing through your circuits, maybe you can make something manifest. It was almost like going through the motions of something random until your muscle memory reacted. What knowledge and skills you may have should have been ingrained in your body.

What were you? Where did you come from? Who were you? Did you have a family? Were from a Magus household? Did you have a Magic Crest?

It was all blank. Blank.

Black.

Blank.

Black.

You opened your eyes as your lips moved on their own...

"Cliffs at the Shores of World's End..." You whispered as your circuits flared for a heartbeat, "I stand against Eternity..."

You saw something try and take form before you lost your focus. There was a loud bang before you were left staring at the ceiling. The distinct smell of ozone filling the room before you laid still.

Recollecting
[] Try again. Try and force it out. You're almost there. You can feel something.
[] Stop remembering. It's only doing you no good. Besides you might blow up the hotel.
[] Just try and practice the other spell you had. Better the Devil you know than the one you don't.
 
[X] Try again. Try and force it out. You're almost there. You can feel something.
 
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