[phone//The Thief Always, part 1]

[grand_theft_moe]

[It's nighttime, and Chizuko is calling from a payphone. She's scoped the joint out, making sure noone is nearby to observe her and is disguising her voice by speaking in a lower pitch than normal, speaking through a set of walky talkies and placing a towel over the receiver. The resulting voice is waspish and androgynous, not recognizable as

Comments

[lunawolves10th]

"While I find your idea somewhat admirable, I do not believe stealing from drones is the correct way to undertake undermining authority in this town. And calling your move before you try it is a very, very dangerous dance."

[grand_theft_moe]

I'm only just getting warmed up, Mister Garviel.

And what is life without a challenge? Simply smashing and grabbing with no warning lacks excitement. This way I can duel with that slow witted lummox.

[lunawolves10th]

"It would appear you have me at a disadvantage. You know me by my vox-signature, but I cannot place you. I am not concerned for Grady, but rather the drones who work at the hardware store. It is their livelihood you interfere with."

[grand_theft_moe]

I have not found drones to ever have need of money.

[lunawolves10th]

"I detect an implication there that you have observed them. Is that correct?"

[grand_theft_moe]

I'd have to in order to do this, wouldn't I?

[lunawolves10th]

"At length, or casually? I am curious about the drones, especially considering the recent revelations about the possible nature of the Dairy."

[grand_theft_moe]

Quite a bit. Perhaps when I have stolen everything I wish to, I will show you my notes.

[lunawolves10th]

"I would appreciate that. Still, I do not approve of theft in principle. It goes against my code as an Astartes. Well, except of theft of supplies from the foe whilst at war with them. This seems... somewhat worrisome behavior. I ask you to contemplate the morality of the act carefully before embarking on this course."

[grand_theft_moe]

We are being held here against our will while we have vital duties at our homes. This sounds very 'at war' to me.

[lunawolves10th]

"While I agree with this in principle, I question what stealing jewelry will provide in terms of supplies. What is the practical value of doing this, aside from perhaps embarrassing Grady? And is the risk worth it?"

[grand_theft_moe]

Oh, this is just a warmup. And really, is embarrassing Grady not a worthy end in itself?

[lunawolves10th]

"I do not know. He seems thoroughly unlikeable, but I believe it might be best to engage with him and see if he is capable of being reasoned with."

[grand_theft_moe]

[The sound of laughter that starts out as a modest giggle, then expands in volume until there's a thunk as she hits the wall of the phonebooth and sinks to her butt, still cracking up]

[lunawolves10th]

"I was not making a jest." [he says, sounding a trifle annoyed.]

"I take it that route has been undertaken and failed before?"

[grand_theft_moe]

I didn't mean to offend. The answer is yes.