Exploring London with Sherral

[runningred]

Jay opens the door out into a very expensive hotel suite. "Let me just grab my own gear." He gestures towards the balcony and the view across the city.

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[fluffiest_archadian]

"It's no trouble," Sherral says, giving Jay a quick glance. "We can distract them without causing too much trouble, and we'll be gone before they can catch us."

[runningred]

Jay's answering smile tells Sherral exactly how much he loves the young solider.

He reaches into a pocket and pulls out a soft cloth mask, tossing one to Sherral. "Think you can keep them looking the other way while I turn their cars off?"

[fluffiest_archadian]

"I can," Sherral says, pulling the mask on.

[runningred]

Jay doesn't put his on yet, instead moving diagonally across the crowd. Hands in his pockets, he looks like someone making an effort to look unremarkable. The cops are rounding people up, herding them towards a corner. He drifts to position himself behind the cars but the cops are starting to take an interest in him.

[fluffiest_archadian]

It does occur to Sherral that he didn't think too much about how to draw the attention of the cops, especially since he ideally needs to get all of them looking at him.

He whispers a few words under his breath, moving to a slightly high spot where he can be heard, before raising his hands over his head and clapping them together.

There's light. Not much, but enough to see, like he's holding a torch between his hands. But there's also noise, the sound of the clap amplified as if it's coming through a loudspeaker.

It does occur to him that there were more subtle ways of achieving the same result, but he thinks it'll work. Probably.

[runningred]

It's enough to get a few eyes on him for a moment. Somewhere in the crowd, Danny picks up the idea and claps as well, adding a whistle. From somewhere else, half way up a building, someone picks up the cry, adding to the distraction.

Jay starts moving again, easing himself behind the cars and bending to place something small under the bumpers.

[fluffiest_archadian]

Sherral hops to a slightly higher spot, mouthing the spell again, adding in a few extra words. When he claps again, the noise is like thunder crashing, ridiculously loud, leaving a low rumbling in its wake. The light is brighter, too, but not by much.

He doesn't know how long Jay needs - and obviously he doesn't want to put anyone at risk.

"Over here!" He hollers once he's certain everyone's attention is on him.

[runningred]

Oh, he does. He has everyone's attention, including Jay's. Jay watches him from the other side of the open area as he tags the last car, his smile evident even at that distance.

He jumps onto a fire escape and pulls himself up, flashing Sherral a thumbs up before melting into the shadows.

A moment later, the police cars start driving themselves out of the area, unblocking gaps for people to stream through.

[fluffiest_archadian]

Once Sherral gets the thumbs up, he starts making his exit as well, darting towards a fire escape and heading upwards. He does see, out of the corner of his eye, people starting to stream out and get away, and he watches them for a few moments before continuing upwards.

[runningred]

Danny and Seth are sitting up on the rooftop, sharing a beer as Sherral climbs up.

Danny gives him a little sideways look. "Hey. Thanks for that. Didn't realise you were a mask." There's an edge of wariness in his voice.

[fluffiest_archadian]

Sherral tilts his head, tugging the mask that Jay had given him off. He doesn't fully understand the context, but he can venture a few guesses.

"It was but a parlour trick, all told," he says, giving them a shrug. "Proverbial smoke and mirrors."

[runningred]

"That parlour trick just helped a lot of people out of unnecessary hassle." Seth calls with a nod. "Thanks for that." He offers Sherral a beer, less wary.

[fluffiest_archadian]

"Happy to help," Sherral says, taking the beer and sipping it, casting his gaze about to see if he can find Jay.

[runningred]

Jay drops lightly onto the rooftop from a jumpline. He grins at Sherral, triumphantly. "Nice work."

[fluffiest_archadian]

Sherral gives him a momentary smile in response. "I did my best on short notice. You did very well with your ..." He makes a gesture to indicate the cars moving backwards.

[runningred]

Jay grins again, bouncing over. "You know me and my toy." He gives Seth and Danny a nod. "Thanks for the party, guys."

They wave him away the thanks. "Sorry the cops spoilt it."

Jay shrugs and steals Sherral's drink. "Shall we call it a night?" Not that he's done with Sherral by a mile.

[fluffiest_archadian]

Sherral lets him, with a small smile.

"Of course," he says. "It's been fun."

[runningred]

Jay nods to the two Londoners and finishes off the beer. "Thanks for the party, guys. See you around."

He nods to the building edge and back towards his hotel base.

[fluffiest_archadian]

Sherral gives them a nod, and quickly follows Jay, cheerfully swinging between buildings.

[runningred]

Jay laughs, dodging back and forth to dance around Sherral warmly.

[fluffiest_archadian]

"Show-off," Sherral laughs.

[runningred]

"Yeah, I know." Jay grins, catching Sherral at the end of his swing and pulling him into a kiss. "Lets get inside. I have plans for you."

[fluffiest_archadian]

"Aye, let's," Sherral says, landing and following Jay in.

[runningred]

{ooc: shall we fade there?}

[fluffiest_archadian]

[ooc: Looks good to me!]