Unlimited Stab Works

[unknowntodeath]

🧙 WHO: Archer (EMIYA) & you
⚔️️ WHAT: Creative Cutlery - the dark web task
🕒 WHEN: Throughout first half of February
🗺️ WHERE: Around Camelot
⚠️ WARNINGS: stabbing of the non-lethal kind.

Targeting stabs

[Perhaps your character is just minding their own business when suddenly they feel like someone is watching them. It could also be Archer's cognitive magic is making your character feel like it's coming from entirely another direction.

Archer only targets people who seem like they'd be fine with a little pain and could manage afterwards.

What's more, everyone he stabs will be getting an anonymous donation of 250,000G on their account the next day.]



#hashtags - Network prompt

[Over on network there's a thread of pictures of stabs from an anonymous source, tagging the weapon used in each case. Whether it's a #kitchenknife or a #darningneedle, all of the eventually get posted on the thread. Archer's not an idiot to be using his own account, but he does attach his name whenever he sends them to the quest provider.]

Comments

Time for the Assassination Game

[tantailizing]

...?

[There's an unsettling feeling of being watched, but it's difficult to tell just which direction it was coming from. Probably didn't want to be figured out then? Well, two can play at this game... and he'll continue forward as though nothing's wrong. He shouldn't be late to fulfilling these deliveries this month.]

[unknowntodeath]

[Archer would continue waiting for a good opportunity for a while now. Especially since he wouldn't want to stab anyone in a too much of a public space. He keeps his cognitive magic active while following Zidane and keeping an eye on what he was doing.]

[tantailizing]

[It's going from one road to the next, dropping off red boxes of various Valentine-themed goodies and snacks to people mostly curious about the holiday, but not participating on the day. And considering it's a deal, why not?]

[There's one address that seems out of the way of the public eye...]

[unknowntodeath]

[It's not the most interesting stake out, but it's not really supposed to be. But at least Zidane seems to finally be going into a direction that fits what Archer needs. He moves in closer with a kitchen knife in one hand.

Archer does intend to make it seem like he's coming from the right instead of straight from behind Zidane.]

[tantailizing]

[Hopefully he waits until Zidane finishes his delivery. A knock at the door, a satisfied customer, and a 'have a good day' has him stepping away and ready to head back to the café for the next job.]

[unknowntodeath]

[He did at least wait until that, because he doesn't need the attention of someone seeing Zidane being stabbed. So once he's on his way towards the cafe again, Archer makes his attempt of approaching quickly and aiming at left shoulder. He's smaller so it's an easier target than just an arm.]

[tantailizing]

[Grinning, Archer might have a moment to realize that his blade is... phasing through Zidane instead of hitting him. Someone's been to the Land of Fae and might've gotten their blessing.]

... What's up?

[unknowntodeath]

[Well, that's great. Archer cringes at the failure of actually hitting the target.]

Are you always so casual when someone tries to stab you?

[tantailizing]

I mean, it's a living sometimes.

[And he doubts this'll be the last time someone tries.]

This is that one quest, right?

[unknowntodeath]

[Fair.

Archer nods at the question though.]

I was going to anonymously send you half of the money I'd haved earned from it.

[tantailizing]

Oh yeah? Well, damn, guess I ruined the surprise element.

[Now back to physical, he shakes his head... but then winks.]

Hey, is there a bonus for arrangement?

[unknowntodeath]

I could throw in an extra 100,000.

[tantailizing]

Well, what do you think would look most impressive to your employer?

[unknowntodeath]

[Who would have thought he'd meet people who actually would be willing to get stabbed for extra money. Then again, he would probably also agree to it? It was quite a bit of money after all.]

As long as it doesn't look like it's completely faked, I'm pretty sure anything goes. As long as the picture shows the stab well enough. Adittedly I'm not very good at photography.

[tantailizing]

Well, today's your lucky day 'cause you tried to stab an actor and someone who just happens to like taking photos when he can.

[Look, Zidane thinks this would be fun, and the money could always go to his town.]

[unknowntodeath]

[That seems to amuse him.]

Lucky me. So, got any photogenic ideas?

[tantailizing]

Hmmm... I think if we can manage to make it look like you got me in a crowd, that might amaze your employer.

[unknowntodeath]

That works. I'm sure they appreciate the extra effort.