E-mails to Monet and Pietro

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To: [Monet]
From: [Crystal]
Subject: [How strong are you?]

Monet,

What are the limits to your strength? Are you capable of lifting and carrying a car, say something about the size of a Mazda RX-8?

Crystal

To: [Pietro]
From: [Crystal]
Subject: [Tips]

Pietro,

I am checking in advance to see whether or not you have any useful tips to provide regarding life on the run. I may have need of them soon.

Crystal

Comments

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To: {Crystal}
From: {Pietro}
Subject: Re: Tips

I almost certainly do, first among which is "try not to leave annoyed people with access to explosives behind you," but may I ask why? Of all the people I know who might suddenly find themselves fleeing into the night, I . . . actually didn't have you anywhere on that list.

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To: [Pietro]
From: [Crystal]
Subject: [Re: Tips]

Unfortunately, I believe that I will be annoying someone who will not have any problems gaining access to explosives. Even if he did not, I believe that he is capable of being able to create his own explosives.

My family's honor was severely slighted last night and I find myself with, shall we say in a rather dramatic fashion, a score to settle.

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To: [Crystal]
From: [Monet]

Last we checked, I clocked in as able to lift maybe 150-180 kilos. It depends on what I'm lifting, the size, all that. I wouldn't be able to lift a car. I might be able to sort of push it somewhere. Once we get it rolling, I'll be laughing.

Now, dear, why on earth would I even want to move someone's car around?

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To: {Crystal}
From: {Pietro}
Subject: Re: Tips

Aaha. Might I be so bold as to presume this has something to do with a certain jumped-up inventor making snide remarks in the librarian girl's journal yesterday? Take heart; I believe he's sworn off explosives.

I am generally in favor of settling scores where possible, and I'm rather looking forward to seeing how you resolve this one. I have a certain amount of faith in your creativity.

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To: [Monet]
From: [Crystal]

You want to move someone's car around because you are a kind and caring person who wants to help me with an idea I have? Or, if you prefer, I can come up with another reason.

I know you like gossip... are you any good at keeping secrets?

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To: [Crystal]
From: [Monet]

That seems like a valid reason. Now, what's in it for me? I'm not going to do this out of the goodness of my heart unless it's very good gossip.

And of course I'm good at secrets. What do you take me for?

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To: [Pietro]
From: [Crystal]
Subject: [Re: Tips]

Yes, this has to do with Forge. What he said on the journal last night was nothing compared with what he said with me when I went to speak with him.

As for what I have planned... Trust me, no one will see it coming.

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To: [Monet]
From: [Crystal]

Well, the point is that it will not become gossip; it will remain a secret. The end result will be known, but the who, how, and why will need to be guessed. It is not something that will be expected. I would never ask anyone to do something he or she did not wish to do, and my idea can be altered and still be successful.

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To: {Crystal}
From: {Pietro}
Subject: Re: Tips

One wonders how successful a political activist he'll be, when his grip on tact is hamfisted at best.

I am positively aquiver with anticipation. I assume I'll recognize your vengeance when I see it?

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To: [Pietro]
From: [Crystal]
Subject: [Re: Tips]

Apparently, Forge intends to beg for favors and get other people to do all of his work for him. While there is much to be said for being able to coordinate plans and events and get other people to help and participate, some measure of politeness and tact is usually needed in order to get people to want to help.

Since you have advance knowledge of the parties involved, and I am assuming that the end result of my plans will become public knowledge one way or the other, yes, you will know.

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To [Crystal]
From [Monet]

Right, Ms. Cryptic. I'll do it but you owe me big time. Especially since I don't know what it is that I'm supposed to be doing. Just so we're clear on this.