Sinak leaves the petty cash box alone, but he grabs the keys to the Vault and the spare keys to the display case.  He looks at the folders and names quickly, he does not speak Infernal but he hopes to recognize any names if possible and see if there is anything of interest.   He looks super fast then he puts the keys and anything notable from the files in the near endless bottom of his bucket and leaves the office, as outlined above.  

Sinak doesn't recognise the name, but he feels a pressure at the back of his eyes as hidden memories surface. These memories guide his hands to particular files.

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Investigation : 19, with guidance 1 = 20

(OOC: Clutch roll!  Sinak has just been crushing it on this heist!)

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"We could always assist Sorith with cheating in some way, if any of you have the magic or tricky hands to do so. I believe that we could also find a way to stall the card game until tomorrow so that we get in and out at night without anyone knowing and head into the vault if we've found a way to deal with Virgil by then." He sighs, putting his head in his hands, "If this place even sleeps."

Elovar says, "Well, Sorith seems to be doing a fantastic job on her own! I could try to inspire Sorith in the the game, but I don't know whether the dragonborne would really welcome my help-slash-interference." 

"I don't think that we even need Sorith to win this game.  If Sorith can just keep everyone's eyes," he nods slightly toward the guard at the display case, "on the entertainment at the card table, I think that your 'brother' may be able to get hands on the prize before the game is over."

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"Runes?  Hm.  Hopefully, the runes protect the cabinet itself, and we only need to open the lock to remove the statue.  If you need an excuse to get the key and take out the statue, I could 'accidentally' spill something on the cabinet and then create a minor illusion to make it look like the spill somehow got behind the glass and on the statue.  Once you have the statue, I could cast an illusion of the statue still in the cabinet to give us 1 minute to get out of the room and head toward the exit, but I do not have the skill to make a moving illusion.  We'd have to figure out how to do the swap in a way that no one notices."

"But I'd also like to see whether we can make this little excursion more profitable for us.  What do you think, too ambitious?"

Elovar briefly tosses out some ideas.  With such a small crew, he doesn't think that they could do both parts simultaneously.  They could take the statue first.  Then, when most of the guards are focused on recovering the statue, maybe they could hit to the vault?  But that seems like a good way to get trapped between Virgil and the guards.

Or, better, if they could somehow disable the guards in the monitoring room, they could swipe some things from the vault first -- not everything, just enough to pay for the boat and to make this job worth their while.  Then, as soon as that's done, get the statue and get out.  Hopefully, they'd be gone before anyone realizes that no one is monitoring the mirrors.

"The big problem -- literally -- is Virgil.  I'm sure that he'd attack as soon as we take anything...or maybe even as soon as we enter the vault.  We'd need a way to disable him.  Or at least a way to defeat him quietly and without raising an alarm.  If Well'ard knows, maybe I could charm it out of him?"

 

“I like the idea of spilling something on the cabinet and then making it appear like it got inside, need to clean the statue.  We may want to roll with that.  Taking the vault, that is a whole different matter.  Very ballsy.  I don’t know, that Virgil guy sounds tough.  Perhaps if we had a little more help… or a big distraction.  Keep thinking.  I guess we are waiting to see how this game turns out, eh?  Well, my “break time” is done, back to work.  Let me know if you want to try that on the cabinet, it will allow me to get the key to it from Well’ard.”  Sinak finishes the last of his noodles and coffee, starts to head to A7 to pick up a mop to go with his bucket.  After that, he cleans and swabs periodically to keep up the act, continually circling back to the area.  

Regarding the cabinet: "Let's see whether Sorith gets knocked out of the tournament.  If so, we can try spilling something something on the statue.  Just know that once you take the statue, the clock is ticking.  I can only keep the illusion going for a minute.  After that, someone is going to notice that it's gone, and the whole place will go on high alert.  If you're the last one who touched it, we'll want to get you out of here before the alarm goes up."

Regarding Virgil: "I know that the clerics who follow the members of the Seldarine can repel the undead.  Does your goddess also give you that power, too?  We might not need to fight Virgil if we can just keep the creature at bay long enough to get in, grab some coin, and get out."

Regarding distractions: "I wonder whether Virgil would pursue a robber out of the vault.  If so, then we'd only need a distraction to get in, right?  After that, the mere appearance of Virgil on the casino floor should be enough of a chaos agent to help us get out."

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The tiefling running the game announces "And the winner of this round is the large Dragonborn with Ms Moore". Anaïs Bellefleu, who is now clearly very drunk, stands up in a rush and knocks over the gaming table. Cards and coins go flying. He shouts at Sorith "You cheat!"

Elovar cheers and raises his glass.  Based on the piles of chips before Bellefleur flipped over the table, it looks like the tournament is turning into a one-on-one between Sorith and Lahdia Mizreem.  After the table is flipped over, Elovar stands up and takes out his book of poetry (spellcasting focus) just in case.  He sees Sinak leave the tournament hall, following one of the waiters, but he stays in the tournament hall in case a fight really breaks out. 

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Anaïs Bellefleu runs straight in the direction of the docks. The magical aura around Well'ard starts to fade and he resembles the normal, if very strong looking, guard again. You here him say to the other guard in the room "Gota to teach you that trick, very handy for times like these. And me being management now means I cannot always come running for stuff. How are things doing? "

Elovar pockets his book and pushes forward toward Well'ard, whom he recognizes from earlier.  As he gets to Wall'ard, Elovar looks around at the other spectators in the room.  He turns, with his arms outstretched and uses his "stage voice" to say, "The Afterlife Casino certainly knows how to entertain, doesn't it folks?!  Such an exciting end to that round!" 

He gestures toward Well'ard and starts clapping as he says, "Let's show some appreciation to the Well'ard, the casino manager, for putting on a good show!  Huh?  Let's hear it!  Woohoo!"

If he can get the audience clapping, he leans toward Well'ard and says quietly, "Sorry to intrude, but I'm sure that you don't want to spook your patrons.  Just trying to help my friend's new employer."

And if Well'ard doesn't rebuff him immediately, Elovar tries to play a sort of M.C., almost as though these events were all part of a plan.  In his stage voice again, Elovar asks, "Well'ard, I guess it'll take the staff a little while to reset the table and sort out all of the chips into each players' stashes again, but I'm sure that no one wants to miss a moment of drama as this tournament enters its final rounds!  Would you like to announce the time when the next round of this exciting tournament will begin? That way, all of these beautiful people can try their luck in the gaming hall or enjoy the casino's other attractions while they wait for the next round to begin."

Well'ard is a bit taken a back. He is used to guarding really, but is trying to set up to his new role and follows Elovar’s lead. "Yeah, well. Gota keep order and all. This is my place now and that means disrespecting the casino means disrespecting me. If someone is cheating we will know about it, but no one knocks over my tables to start a fight, unless its the guards that is. Anyway looks like our poor looser has left some of his chips behind. Just enough for drinks for everyone I would say. Let's all have a drink and continue the games tomorrow." Well'ard gestures to some servers to start cleaning up and fetching drinks. "And make mine a double, it's been a long day"

Sinak trusts his gut, taking the files that he has a sense about, putting at the bottom of his bucket, inside the hidden dimensional space.  He also takes the keys as above and puts them in there.  He exits the office, taking the route he outlined before and rejoins everyone on the floor.  He continues to make his circuit with his cleaning rag, making sure everything is polished up.  He heads near Falkas, saying “How’s it going, enjoying the game?  I’ve made significant progress today!  This place is sure looking better!  Let’s chat when you have a moment, my break is coming up.  If you can..”. Sinak watches where the guards are, indicating with his head for a meeting to discuss current events.  

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Well'ard is a bit taken a back. He is used to guarding really, but is trying to set up to his new role and follows Elovar’s lead. "Yeah, well. Gota keep order and all. This is my place now and that means disrespecting the casino means disrespecting me. If someone is cheating we will know about it, but no one knocks over my tables to start a fight, unless its the guards that is. Anyway looks like our poor looser has left some of his chips behind. Just enough for drinks for everyone I would say. Let's all have a drink and continue the games tomorrow." Well'ard gestures to some servers to start cleaning up and fetching drinks. "And make mine a double, it's been a long day"

Elovar cheers with the crowd at the offer of drinks.  He tries to watch the entrance to the tournament hall, and until he sees Sinak return, Elovar tries to delay Well'ard with some smalltalk: congratulating him on his handling of the situation, complementing him on a well-run establishment, expressing his excitement to see the next round of the tournament, etc.  If Elovar sees Sinak return, he exits his conversation with Well'ard as smoothly as he can. 

Next, Elovar finds one of the other staff members and inquires about lodging for the night.  "I'm eager to see the tournament finale, but even if the casino runs 24 hours a day, I do not.  I'm not as young as I once was!  If I want to get some sleep and freshen up before the tournament resumes, is there lodging on site at the casino?  Or would I need to go back down the river to find a room?"

Once he gets that answer, Elovar makes his way back to where he left his drink and appetizer.  He tries to keep an eye on the players and on the cabinet with the statue while he waits for Falkas and the others to return or to start gathering somewhere else.

"Free drinks!" Falkas shouts loudly, before he turns 'drunkenly' and follows Sinak after a moment, using his own mop as a walking staff, "Anything for you brother!" His act straightening up as they move a little out of sight. "Before you say anything, for some reason, perhaps my charming good looks, the lovely drow lady paid for my drink. The one playing in the tournament, just a bit of a curiousity." He swirls the drink around, taking another sip.

Well'ard responds "Well, we got a VIP room. Normally they are a bit pricey and for VIP's. But they aren’t being used at the moment and we often let staff have a nap there. Sinak can use it if he wants, I guess it's up to him if he wants to share. Just make sure to clean up after yourselves, although that probably isn't an issue for Sinak I guess"

The VIP rooms are Just behind the restaurant on A11 on the map. There is a double bed, two single beds and a sofa. Sinak can use his key card to get in.

Sinak happens to be nearby and is nodding as he’s cleaning.  “Let’s head to the VIP room.  I’m due for my break.  Where’s  Vrakhazar?  Can you gather… everyone?”  He says this last near to Falkas in a quiet voice and indicating with a nod of his head the direction of the VIP room.  He uses his keycard to open it and looks inside, waits for the others.

You can all take a long rest in the VIP room when you are ready.

Vrakhazar is currently playing cards and eating chips in the main room.

"You can hold on to the winnings," Sorith says to Jetta as the dragonborn rises from her seat. "I'll be back for the final round. Uh... it will be the final round... right?" After getting a response, the barbarian nods and follows after the others, though still feeling pretty confused in regards to everything that had just happened.

Sinak points his head toward Vrak, indicating to Falkas or Elovar to grab her, and also nods toward Sorith, opening the VIP room to sit down and rest, relax for a bit.  

Once everyone is gathered inside, he quickly says in a quiet voice…”Look here.  I found these in Well’ard’s office.  Keys to the vault, keys to the display case.  And some files that seemed interesting, grabbed em quickly… they have infernal writing on them, but I can’t read them.  Can any of you speak infernal?  Quick, ideas on how we can use these to get the statue and get out of here?”

Falkas nods and starts to walk towards the tournament grounds, keeping an eye out for Well'ard and when he finds him he says, "I think the tournament could use a break with all the tensions around it right now, right Welll'ard? My dear friend could use a break after she was threatened like that. Kind of sobered me up a little bit too, could you be kind enough to allow this break?"

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Falkas nods and starts to walk towards the tournament grounds, keeping an eye out for Well'ard and when he finds him he says, "I think the tournament could use a break with all the tensions around it right now, right Welll'ard? My dear friend could use a break after she was threatened like that. Kind of sobered me up a little bit too, could you be kind enough to allow this break?"

(OOC: Snievan, you probably missed that Well'ard already delayed the final round of the game until tomorrow.)

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Well'ard....Let's all have a drink and continue the games tomorrow." Well'ard gestures to some servers to start cleaning up and fetching drinks. "And make mine a double, it's been a long day"

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Sinak points his head toward Vrak, indicating to Falkas or Elovar to grab her, and also nods toward Sorith, opening the VIP room to sit down and rest, relax for a bit.  

(OOC: Not sure whether everyone checked the map, but the VIP room is downstairs on the restaurant level.)

As the party leaves the tournament hall and heads downstairs to the VIP room, Elovar says in Elvish, "I'll join you once I find the gnome." 

Elovar heads to the main gaming area (A2 - A4) and walks around, looking for Vrak.  Once he finds her, he gestures for her to follow him.  He walks with Vrak downstairs to the restaurant level and then knocks on the door to the VIP room.

Once everyone is gathered inside, he quickly says in a quiet voice…”Look here.  I found these in Well’ard’s office.  Keys to the vault, keys to the display case.  And some files that seemed interesting, grabbed em quickly… they have infernal writing on them, but I can’t read them.  Can any of you speak infernal?  Quick, ideas on how we can use these to get the statue and get out of here?”

Elovar, eyes wide in amazement, says,  "Wow!  Is that where you went when Bellefleur flipped over the table?  That was quick thinking.  Nice job, Sinak!"

Looking a little more worried, he says, "Um...do you think that Well'ard will notice that the keys are missing before morning?  That is, do we need to make our move tonight?"

Regarding Infernal, "I do not.  Maybe ask Vrakhazar?  Infernal seems like it would be useful to a cleric."

If none of the others speak Infernal, Elovar says, "Don't most Tiefling know Infernal?  Or...is...is that just a stereotype?  I could try charming a tiefling and asking them to read it for us.  But even if that enchantment succeeds, a tiefling guard might be alarmed if it's clear that we stole the casino's private files.  Maybe we need someone more neutral.  There was a tiefling in the tournament, Nightshade, or maybe one of the the other casino patrons?"

Well'ard responds "Yes, we all need a break. Use the facilities and the tournament will commence tomorrow, just after the mid morning animal show has finished."

Sorith remains quiet as she goes to plop down on a nearby couch, only to wince a bit in pain. The barbarian's brow furrows as she reaches in to one of her pockets and pulls out the drake tooth she'd harvested before. She pays no mind to the others as they talk amongst themselves, her attention completely focused upon the tooth as she slowly turns it over and over in her hands.

(OOC: I had missed that yes. XD)
Falkas walks into the VIP room and moves away from the door to sit against a wall in the back near Sorith, dropping his mop to the ground beside him he lets out a huge sigh. "Holy hells, I can't read much of anything, mostly common and a bit of elvish or orc by the way. I do think that if we can get into the tournament grounds in the middle of the night I can darken a single mirror in there or somewhere that could shield us from being spotted. Unless of course they keep all the lights on in there all night then that could be a problem."