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Before the Feast

Shizu confronts her comrades and informs them of her findings. "I 'observed' our gracious host and his faithful servant this past night and have gained no new information. However, it would appear that the prince has a rather... healthy appetite for the opposite sex." She turns to Krastor, "if you could create more of those coins our good friend Cirwell here (gives a wink) might just be able to create the perfect diversion for me to place one on our dear prince."

//OOC - I would casually join a conversation between the two and wait for an opportunity to slip a coin on him. If he doesn't have any pockets or if the coin would be too out of place than I suggest Cirwell give him some clothing or item with the coin hidden in it as a "token" of gratitude or sexy sexy wink wink

DIPLOMACY (30)
PERCEPTION (25)
SLEIGHT OF HAND (17)
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Rebel Alliance

Despite her continual pursuit for the rebel forces, Shizu has come up with few leads. When not at the feasts or spying on Prince Batsaikhar and Chua, she spends her time pursuing her most credible source more heavily. After convincing her source to join her at a local tavern in a more casual environment she tries to loosen their tongue with drink.

DISGUISE (15)
STEALTH (30)
PERCEPTION (25)
DIPLOMACY (32)

During our down time I would be actively seeking out the credible individuals that contest the Prince and the Jade Regent.

DISGUISE (18)
KNOWLEDGE LOCAL (32)
DIPLOMACY (24)

After being able to see into the book and seeing the specific names I would find one or two of them and ask if they knew what happens to the people on that list and hint that I might have seen their name on it. I'd offer help in exchange for information, but only if I felt I'd be able to trust that they wouldn't turn against us.

DIPLOMACY (14)

After the second feast and before the third, since we seem to be getting on his better side, Shizu would attempt to skulk around the palace and spy on Chua and the Prince.

DISGUISE (22)
STEALTH (29)
CLIMB (33)
ACROBATICS (41)
PERCEPTION (15)

Once I get close enough to Chua's quarters or the Prince's I'd vanish and go greater invis (can go up to 50 min of this) to observe them

I'd be trying to gather any and all information about seedy/questionable events surrounding the current prince and his regime (disappearances, corruption, miss deeds, vices, etc.). Also would look into what nobles are in the princes pocket and who openly or not so openly oppose him.

As for the coins I'd like to place them on the staff that have direct contact with Ameiko and/or her quarters, specifically anyone that looks scared or nervous.
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At the sight of chopsticks Shizu's eyes widen. She'd never been good with them and after years in the Western lands she questioned if she'd be able to manage, but being back in her native Tien Xia she needed the practice if she was to blend in with her surroundings once again. CHOPSTICKS (11).
Shizu slurps and drops food about the place and quickly tries to hide it from sight before any of the servants, or worse companions, notice. SLEIGHT OF HAND (17). However, after seeing Krastor's ineptitude she smiles and lets out a hardy laugh. "Never did like these damn things."

As the servants leave and the commotion dies down Shizu quietly gathers her companions. "I suggest we all double check our possessions and make sure nothing is out of place... Krastor, maybe you could detect if any divination magic is present while we're at it." PERCEPTION (26)
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KNOWLEDGE NOBILITY (15) to remind everyone of proper etiquette
PERCEPTION (30) take note of all the guests, guards and servants as well as their personal items
BLUFF(15) flirt with guards and servants to get on their good side
DIPLOMACY (14) small talk with guards and servants in hopes they let something slip
SENSE MOTIVE (20) discern princes intentions while silently watching us

//OOC - unless somebody else wants to do it or is in fact better suited for it, I offer my skills to the mounted archery and possibly the bareback horse riding challenge, however my ride is only at a +5 with no ranks....

As Shizu notices Ameiko's eyes scanning the courtyard she takes the opportunity to make a PERCEPTION CHECK (26) to notice any eaves droppers of her own.

"There is a saying in these lands, keep your friends close but your enemies closer... I do not trust this prince and his intentions, but I do not believe he will harm us. Yet."

Shizu calmly walks up to Ameiko and places her hands on her shoulders while looking deeply into her eyes.

"I will be more than enough eyes and ears for you, but I cannot find fault in Krastor's plan. I know these lands well and have connections that might turn up useful information. The more we can gather the better prepared we will be for our journey, as it is far from over. You tell me who to follow and I will be their shadow."

//OOC - I wouldn't stay with the group, but instead would look into the seeder side of town to gather information (while disguised of course)

KNOWLEDGE LOCAL (29) to give everyone a good basic understanding of local laws, rulers, and popular locations. Common rumor, local tradition and lastly know hidden organizations.
KNOWLEDGE NOBILITY (22) to aid everyone in appropriate etiquette, line of succession and how to recognize current royal symbols.
DIPLOMACY (30) to gather information
SENSE MOTIVE (15) to ascertain if the information I was getting was accurate/truthful
PERCEPTION (31) to make sure I wasn't being observed
STEALTH (25) to blend into the crowed if being followed
BLUFF (13) to distract my targets
SLEIGHT OF HAND (19) to place coins