Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-25924729-20160209062713/@comment-26130256-20160214091210

 (The only ones in that list that have any fleshing out whatsover are the Cards, Briars, and Clockspring.  It's all improv, so please don't make me scramble for more.

 And before I forget, if you imagine Blackstone's voice as being Professor Snape's American cousin, you're close enough. )

 The reactions of the assembled magicians varied pretty widely. Yami's tail was ruler-straight from shock, Sangria's dark red eyes were wide as saucers, and Brick was trying his hardest not to laugh. Even Azulius's eyebrows were an inch higher on his face than normal. Only Blackstone's expression was unchanged.

 "They sent just you to take on the Cardamoms?" Yami asked, still not believing what he heard. "Either Ozpin's gone nuts, or you're some kind of a badass."

 "But to answer her question," Blackstone took the floor again, "The Cardamom family has been a dominant force in Vacuo's criminal underworld for over fifty years.  If you were to announce your intentions to take the family down, their first reaction will be something along the lines of the phrase Get in line.  It's only when you actually act against them that you should start worrying."

 "Yeah, say what you want about them, but they protect what's their's," Sangria agreed, sheathing her weapon. "Doesn't matter if it's the Don's kid or a new soldier or a little old restaurant that pays protection, that family is like a hornet's nest."

 "Hornets with guns and nice suits,"  Azulius agreed, putting his cards back in his pocket just before his scroll rang. "Yeah?  Hey, Dad.  What?  You sure?  Okay then, I'll be right there." Placing his phone back in his pocket, Azulius gave a small groan before turning back to his friends. "Sorry, guys.  That was my old man, and he needs me back home yesterday.  I've got to run.  Laura, please be careful.  And you have my scroll number, so there's no excuse to not call me in if you need backup.  And you guys," he gestured to his teacher and fellow magicians. "Give her all the info she asks for, but just info.  I know you're all Huntsmen in training, but show some discretion about starting a scrap with the Cardamoms.  Laura doesn't live here, you guys do.  Take care." And with that, the magic mobster took off at a run.

 "Just our luck," Brick complained. "I was gonna show him my new Miser's Dream routine.  So, Laura, I totally get if you can't tell us what you're planning, but ask any question you want, and we'll answer it as best we can."

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 Sienna Cardamom's call couldn't have come at a better time, Azzie mused as he ran through the streets of Vacuo towards Cardamom Manor. ''How on earth does she have a photo from the Master's Realm job? I thought Brine wiped all their footage. And they could see my family medallion! They're gonna think Grandpa Ochre was behind this! But does this mean that Laura works for Master now? That makes no sense! How would I not know if she was working for someone sneaky like that? Maybe the rest of the family has some ideas...''