walk beside me evermore

[intohell]

Who: Riza Elizabeth and anyone who wants to help (or needs help) with the whole technology thing
What: Not everyone is from a time and place with computers. Plus the library offers some great opportunities for research.
When: any day between 1/28 and 1/31
Where: the local library
Warnings:None


Open: Pity the tech challenged
[If she was going to get a decent job, one that would help not only pay the bills but put her closer to her goals, she was going to have to rely on her previous skill sets. Somehow she doubted anyone had a use for a sniper which meant updating her office skills.

There was only one way to do that which meant she was going to put in as many hours as possible using the city's library branches. She'll get it eventually, but any help from those not likely to judge would always be appreciated.]


Open: Information Gathering 101
[Not all of her time spent at the library is confined to the computers. Why waste a perfectly good resource of information?

The number of books was amazing, but those could be read at home. It's the magazines, both legit and tabloid varieties that have her attention most of the time.]

Do people actually believe this stuff?

[She's almost certain it's 90% fake, but who knows.]


Closed
[After several days, Riza's learned enough that it's easy enough to blend into the usual crowd of people doing their thing at the library without looking out of place. She still comes to practice, fill out job applications, and scour the internet for information regarding a certain missing individual. All perfectly normal things if the activities of the others around her are to be taken into account.

It's almost too easy to find things. Internet fan sites and general publicity meant she didn't have to look very far before getting more information than she could have hoped for. Also, who kidnaps and brainwashes a person but leaves them with their real name?

Of course, she's not going to act on any of that just yet. She had enough experience with this kind of thing to know better. Even without Silver and Gold's warning, Riza knew they weren't in any position to move forward. She'd stay away until the time was right.

Of course, the best-laid plans oft go awry.]

((ooc: feel free to swap to prose if wanted, I'll follow. also, PM or hit me up at purkle if you want something specific. or just start it and I'll roll.))

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info-gathering

[hearted]

[This is Minako's number one mission between diner shifts. She ravenously reads every tabloid, committing things to memory---it'd look a bit too suspicious to take notes here.]

It's exciting, isn't it? Idol thefts and ancient feuds?

[That grin's a bit too face-splitting. Hard to tell if she's serious.]

[intohell]

That's one way to look at it.

[Riza's not sure she'd call it exciting, but she knows a few people who would.]

I'm just so surprised at how much they allow the public to know.

[hearted]

[She lowers her voice.]

But it's a big old mystery! Gotta dig to find anything true, just like a treasure hunt.

...if anything's true. I sure hope so!

[intohell]

True. Feeding the public only what you want them to know is a great tactic.

[That she might know a thing or two about.]

It keeps people interested and you can release as much of the truth, or as many lies as you want.

Find anything interesting?

[hearted]

There's a lot of references to cut band members. Do bands usually change that quick?

It's a little scary.

[intohell]

I wouldn't think so.

[The people in charge of all of this spent a lot of time, money, and energy getting these people here. It didn't make sense just to get rid of them.

Riza moves closer to Minako to look at the article she was reading.]

Anything on the cut members after they leave? Maybe they went on to other bands or to solo.

[hearted]

Nothing...maybe they couldn't make it and work regular jobs?

[She tries to sound hopeful. Key word: tries.]

[intohell]

True. They do need people to...work behind the scenes, right?

[That was the right phrase wasn't it?]

[hearted]

Yeah. Choreographers, stagehands, promoters...backup dancers? I'll have to see the concerts sometime!

[She sighs.]

But we won't have a TV for a bit longer, and concerts are tricky.

[intohell]

[That sounds very disappointed.]

No stories on your favorite musician? They say that no news is often good news.

[hearted]

I sure hope so. The band's doing okay, but I want to see them play!

...but I can't afford a ticket, ha. Maybe they'll play a recording in the shops?

[She rubs at her temple, definitely worried about that. She desperately wants to see for herself that her friend is alive, but the risk...]

[intohell]

I read there's a charity event this week. The tickets are pretty reasonable. [As far as she can tell, the other ones posted in the magazine were a lot higher] Maybe the band will be playing?

[hearted]

Ah, but I think I'm working! Unless....I can work at the concert? My shop really needs to advertise!

[She nods to herself.]

I'll ask the boss! And I'll keep on the lookout...are you looking for someone too?

[intohell]

It can't hurt to try.

[The worst anyone could tell her would be no.]

Yes. Just go forward a few more pages.

[The article about him was in the same magazine Minako was reading.]

[hearted]

Ah, I see, I see!

[She pages forward and reads it with a small frown. She wants to cheer him on, but knowing he's in trouble...]

He's really tough and cool, huh.

[In a much more subdued tone than she'd usually say those words in.]

[intohell]

I wouldn't say that.

[Tough and cool... Two words no one has ever used to describe Roy Mustang; at least, not after meeting him.]

He is very important to me, though.

[hearted]

[She looks closer and smiles.]

Pretty cute too, eh?

[Wink. Sorry, Riza, this is kind of her thing.]

[intohell]

[She's used to it thanks to her friend Rebecca.]

He certainly thinks so.

[That's not an actual answer to the question.]

[hearted]

Ah, well an idol has to have confidence.

[She smiles, but it doesn't quite reach her eyes.]

You'll see him again. Somehow, someway, we'll do it.

[intohell]

I know we will.

[She will or die trying, even if she did promise not to die before him. If she does so trying to save him that's good enough for her.]