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Murder mystery.; Silent Wit.
Topic Started: Aug 12 2015, 10:49 PM (203 Views)
Silent Wit
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"And... you want me to find out." Wit picked up the two missives in his magic, looking them over as he spoke.

"Brutal commanders. Shortfuse is paranoid, insane, but I don't see him as the sadistic type. More likely was simply easier to install his own commanders, ones on his payroll to do his bidding, then convert the loyal ones. Unfortunate side effect is the commonpony is hurt."

"He must know that will backfire on him." Wit stated, but moved thoughts. "As for siege equipment... Can't be for war. Equestria is too drained. Must be for something else, surely. Unless he's starting his stockpile now."

"You've given me something to think about. May I keep these?" He asked, nodding to the floating missives.
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Archon nodded "I already got what I wanted from them, by all means. However, if you're found with them it could be used to pin you as the murderer." Archon said tilting his head downward.

"Heres the bottom line, I'm Archon, leader of Eclipse. Any true killing attributed to me has always been one of Shortfuse's lackeys or lieutenants. I don't kill actual Royal guardsponies." Archon said trailing off.

"One other thing, Solaris told you before about his friend Sir Valour? I've reason to believe hes working for Shortfuse, can you verify this?"
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"I can. I'm not entirely certain how much I trust you, Archon." Wit stated the name with a slight hiss. "But I am curious about these things that you've mentioned. It shouldn't be too much of an issue to find out more about Sir Valour, the siege equipment, or these mercenaries. Though I assume that is what ties their deaths together."

Wit put the missives in his saddlebags, sliding them into a small slit in the back, barely noticeable. "Though, before you go I have some questions for you on the subject of Solaris. How do you know what he told me about all of this? As well... have you not had time to move on from his death? I only ask, because you spoke as if he was alive."

He could understand that.
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"Fair questions." Archon said taking a step closer, his voice lowering and despite the magical modulation one could tell it was filled with rage.

"I am a contingency. A contingency Solaris made sure would be as effective as possible. I've memorized the entirety of Canterlot's Guardspony registrar. I know exactly when every mail route starts and finishes as well as having memorized every single procedure and possible reaction to my actions."

"Every single time that Shortfuse has tried to trip me up was all planned for in advance. He doesn't know it but the general direction of his plotting is all expected, the leads I spoke of are unknowns to me.

"He never wanted to unleash me. He believed that the best way to act is out in the open and to bring light to the dark to reveal its corruption to all.... However," He paused to look up at the night sky.

"With his death the darkness and the light are indistinguishable from one another and so I must cut out this cancer to save Equestria. The ones who want to tear down this country will drown in blood. The ones who purposefully abuse the population..." He head shook a bit as if a lot of vitriol was bubbling up.

"I saw guards assault an otherwise carefree pony in Ponyville, trying to live as he had before. It was a simple mistake, he merely bumped into the guard because he wasn't looking. And they beat him like it was a sport." He started to pace.

"No one dared to say anything to these guards because they had weaponry. All except one filly and I know you know her: Whisperwind. And those monsters went to attack her... They're lucky they aren't dead"

He let out a long breath "The point is I have no time to grieve, not when theres still so much to do."
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Wit looked mostly impassive, until the end where Archon mentioned his town, as well someone he knew personally. And cared for, and didn't want to see hurt.

"Neither have I, but you are correct, much to do." Wit paused. "Flowery words full of anger mean nothing to me, Archon. Though I feel I owe you for protecting Whisperwind, as well, if you work against Shortfuse, our goals are aligned. At least somewhat."

"I will look into the information you lack. We won't be meeting face-to-face for that second exchange." It looked as though Wit was considering something. "I can slip away from Shortfuse's eyes for a time. I haven't yet, I've been waiting for the right moment. Two weeks from now I will leave what I've gathered inside a hollow portion of Ponyville Town Hall stairs. After midnight. Gather at your leisure."
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"But they matter to me." Archon toned to Wit "It doesn't particularly matter what you think of me, what does matter however is that you know I'm serious, sincere and desperate."

Archon nodded along with Wit's plan "That'll do." Archon said as he started to walk some.

"Be careful, Silent Wit. For Shortfuse works with or for Alpha Protocol."
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"Then we share at least two qualities." Wit said, before turning to depart as well. As he walked away many things whirled through his head, all of which were giving him a headache. He needed a moment of calm, to collect his thoughts. Meeting Archon was... something unexpected. A very new player. But one he couldn't trust.

Or could he? Paranoia had a funny way of messing with the mind, especially on someone as exhausted as Wit was. He had to be sure it didn't overwhelm him. At Archon's final words he simply gave a huff. He had assumed something along those lines. It wasn't a certainty, but Solaris' death and Shortfuse's rise to power was all too convenient.

He didn't return any words. The pony knew what Eclipse was. Somehow. He wasn't sure what to think of that, yet. As Wit exited the next alleyway he picked up one of Shortfuse's tails. One of the obvious ones. The ones meant as a warning, the language of his and Shortfuse's 'partnership.'

And the message was loud and clear. I'm watching you.
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