Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-5999656-20170521035143/@comment-25389303-20170528192003

Diaboli reddened slightly at the poor wording of her offer, and tugged his scarf down as if that were the cause of the problem.

Her proposition was interesting, though. Having a capable ally would certainly make his plans run smoother. Unfortunately, such a thing was likely to be impossible.

"I'm afraid what I'm working on currently is a little more..." he paused for a moment to find the right words, "...long-term than a simple one-night visit. Loathe as I am to admit it, it's a challenge that even I would hesitate to take on alone - were it not for my sponsor."

Diaboli put his hands in the pockets of his new coat and considered his options before speaking again. He wasn't too keen on getting into bed with mafias like the Syndicate - they personally struck him as institutions more concerned with the survival and prosperity of family than the wishes and wellbeing of the individual. But if it were just Zanipher, perhaps having a little assistance from time-to-time might not be such a bad idea...

"I can't promise you thrilling car-chases or exciting firefights, but I might be able to find something interesting for you to do - just for today. Although honestly, right now I just want to go home and get something to eat. I'm starving..."

He strolled over to the mouth of the alleyway and pointed at a tall, modern building poking out over the rooftops of the various shops and business centres, only a block away from their current location.

"I literally live right over there. It wouldn't be much of a walk. If you're willing to let me go back and drop off my bag, I promise to tag along with whatever you consider a 'fun night out'."

Honestly, Diaboli wasn't sure if to Zanipher that meant beating up a gang of lowlifes, or going to the cinema. From what he'd seen of her so far, though, it was probably the former.

"That being said, if you're willing to give it a few weeks, and wouldn't mind flying to Windpath at some point, I can promise you more excitement then you're probably familiar with. That is, of course, if you're up to the challenge."

(I should warn you that choosing the latter offer would get Zan involved in TCoR, or an RP that follows the story's end)