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[Some measure of relief eases its way back into her shoulders at the evident thought that's always found its way into Kida's plan. Likely there's still some way to go before they nail down a good plan of attack (or infiltration, in this particular case) but she'll be able to focus better on the task presented to her.

And hopefully the more answers they can glean without (literally) losing their heads. As much as she's used to waiting for the next set of instructions, she has to admit that ALASTAIR's not ranking so hot on her list of competent commanding officers.]

Of course. Have you made a list already or will you need help finding people with the right skills?

[She's still got that database of names at her disposal, the one she's been saving for a situation like this one.]

I will need names, if you can provide them, in both cases. I will also do my own searching. I have no desire to leave us in danger for lack of numbers.

[ She couldn't read when Riza had put that post up--she still can't read, but thanks to Korra's help she's now begun decoding letters. It's slow going, since she doesn't have much leisure time or material to study with, but she's improving.

Point is, at that time, the post had sailed clear overhead. ]

I have seen Loki's shape-changing firsthand, and his skill with spells. Pearl is a practised fighter, I would like her to guard the king's door to prevent us being interrupted. Aside from them...

[—Shapechanging, huh? That little tidbit is new to her, thanks Loki. Whatever reservations she might have about the capricious black-haired man go unspoken for the moment; she can't deny that shapechanging and magic both would be useful for this particular mission.

Speaking of magic:]

There are several here who are well-versed in the art of magic and several who are practiced fighters like Pearl. However, I haven't seen any of their skills firsthand.

[Except for Gilgamesh, but no one likes Gil.]

I have a small database of skillsets that I can send your way. It might be useful in assembling the proper force.

[She doesn't know Kida's still working on the art of literacy yet, oops.]

[ All of that sounds excellent, except-- ]

What is a 'database'?

[ 'Data'. Lingua romae: 'what is given'. Some kind of knowledge structure? ]

Do you mean like an archive?

[Reflexively Riza nods, even though Kida can't see it.]

Of sorts. I have a few papers with notes regarding the different skills everyone here possesses. Loki offered to enchant it so that it would remain unreadable should it fall into the wrong hands, but I can read the information on it aloud to you.

[ Kida debates for a moment saying she couldn't accept such documents by virtue of being unable to read them--but Riza offers her an out without her having to ask for it.

It's a bit cowardly, but for now, she elects to just leave it be. ]

That would be helpful! If you have personal recommendations, I will take those as well.

[Riza, for her part, is simply happy to offer whatever assistance she can give.]

Of course, though I'll defer to your ultimate decision.

[This is Kida's B&E, after all.

And because I'm lazy, cue Riza expertly listing off a few of the names she trusts most, including Julius Visconti, Kurogane, and Levi, each name appended with a quick explanation of their skills and reliability. The first set's followed by a second, though this one's brought forth with more reluctance and wariness than the first. Probably because it includes Loki and Gilgamesh, but hey, large amounts of power are always worth pointing out, even if they're not necessarily to be trusted.]

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