“He was one of the people they visited.”
“He was. Which means this could be a trap. Some kind of grand slaughter to commemorate his joining the group. Taking out the other prospective members in the process, like Regent.”
As someone who’s read Interlude 11e, no. That’s not what this is. But from the perspective of the characters, this is a completely justified fear, especially given their history with the E88 and Hookwolf in particular.
“Or it could be a target for the Slaughterhouse Nine to attack. Create chaos, maximum bloodshed, the kind of stuff that gets attention. They’d be killing some of their possible recruits, but that’d suit them, being unpredictable, never letting you think you’re safe.”
Another quite valid concern. It’s a risky endeavor, especially since Cherish would be able to detect the concentration of people of interest.
Grue nodded.
“At the same time, if we don’t go, it’s crucial info that we’re missing out on.” I thought aloud. “What does Dinah say?”
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“Her power is out of commission after the attack on Coil’s base, apparently.”
Ah, right. That’s unfortunate.
Is Taylor going to latch onto the idea of that possibly being a result of Coil’s abuse (which it is, born from necessity or otherwise)?
“So we’re flying blind, with only Coil’s power to back us up.”
“Whatever it is.”
Well, at least Taylor knows.
“Whatever it is.” I echoed him, feeling bad for the dishonesty and my lack of disclosure. “What do Coil and Tattletale have to say about the meeting?”
Coil’s input could be incredibly valuable here. He can tell them to go in one reality and not to go in the other, and then see how it goes.
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