Lock-Picking 101

[hassaran]

FORM: Crystal
SENDER: Yseult
RECIPIENT: Everyone
NOTES: There is an OOC post HERE with info and sign-ups for getting handcuffed to somebody.

Over the course of the next two weeks, the Scouting division will be offering classes on basic lock-picking skills. This training is mandatory for all Riftwatch agents. I should hope the reasons are obvious.

[ Not that she's asked the other Division Heads about it, but who would be opposed to this anyway? ]

There will be a number of sessions to suit all schedules, and will have locks suitable for teaching beginners and testing those who are already skilled, so there are no excuses or exceptions for not attending.

Anyone in the Scouting division who doesn't feel they are qualified to assist, or anyone outside of the Scouting division who believes they are competent to help teach, should contact me. If anyone has a set of cuffs or any kind of unusual lock they would be willing to loan us for this exercise, please contact me about that as well.

[ After a pause: ]

I do not need to know their provenance.

Comments

[bouchonne]

[ Obnoxious laughter. ]

[hassaran]

I expect anything you bring me to be very thoroughly washed.

[bouchonne]

I'm a very clean man, madame. I spend a great deal of time in bathhouses. Something about all that steam...

[ -> private ]

But in all seriousness, I do have a lock or two that would give even your slender fingertips an itch of frustration.

[sulahnan]

I've got a set of cuffs!

[hassaran]

[ this request was a mistake ]

As I said to the Ambassador, please make sure anything you bring me is well cleaned.

[sulahnan]

Ooookay. I mean I dunno what they've been used for so I guess better...safe than sorry?

[ Puh-leeze. She uses rope for the sex stuff. ]

[cozen]

What if we are only diplomats and do not intend to ever be captured?

[ He's not actually trying to give her a hard time. He's trying to make fun of everyone who gave him a hard time about the etiquette lessons. ]

[bouchonne]

[ Sounding quite didactic: ]

Bastien, my friend, it's a very good idea to acquire a wide range of skills.

[cozen]

[ And quite bewildered: ]

Even when I could be doing something more immediately useful with my time?

[doneisdone]

[NARROWS EYES ACROSS THE MAP]

[cozen]

[ wink ]

[unshut]

Come now, Messere Val Royeaux.

[cozen]

—do not intend to ever be captured a third time.

private

[doneisdone]

[reluctantly,]

I can teach.

But saddle me with talkers and I shan't promise they'll return in one piece.

[hassaran]

Wouldn't this threat be more effective made publicly?

[doneisdone]

It's more effective when they find out the hard way.

[windyvoice]

Rad, I always wanted to learn how to pick a lock.

[hassaran]

What stopped you?

[ipseite]

If you require assistance in the instructing, I would be more than pleased to help.

[hassaran]

Thank you, yes. How did you come to learn?

[filthydipper]

What's the stance on smacking knuckles if they're shite or mouthy or mouthy about being shite when you tell them they're shite?

[Mmm there's that Carta upbringing you learn one way and one way only.]

[staysail]

Not to jump in and answer for the scoutmaster, right, but I feel I've got to warn you. She's a champion at smacking knuckles. If she wants it done, she'll do it herself.

[staysail]

Well, this all sounds very legitimate.

[hassaran]

It's a useful skill. All agents should have basic knowledge.

Private

[hassaran]

It's entirely legitimate.