Diego Gonzalez
HP: 1
CND: Haunted, but fine
Form: Solid
After the meeting, before the day ends
After the group had agreed to a course of action, Diego left them to tend to his own desire for knowledge plus useful information on the prey they would be hunting. He hated going in blind. It was made doubly worse by the fact Anastasia could likely fit in anywhere or just control the situation as she desired based on what he knew so far. Diego may be good at lying, but a social controller he was not.
Quickly making arrangements with Colonel Costa through the usual channels stressing the time sensitive nature of the request, he arrived at the agreed upon location in his Diego looking form. It felt like wearing ill fitting shoes, but he wasn't oblivious to the fact his new natural form was off putting. When he needed others help, he had to make some accommodations.
For the rest of the day, Diego studied what material he could. Army grunts, generals, or anyone without training in social manipulation he could mold like putty in his webs of deception. Unfortunately, the distractions of the day were wearing on him. Despite his elevated position, he was ill at ease with managing proper operations that would better be left to military personnel proper. Staff meetings just weren't his bag. Even while at work of compiling the dossier as best he could, the annoyances of his current position weighed on him.
Diego didn't bother taking anything with him aside from his mental notes. He knew enough to not bring classified information with him outside of secure rooms. While not fruitless, he still wished to be able to focus more. If not for his responsibilities, he might have just mixed in with the masses and continued to cause mayhem plus gather information on his adversaries.
Gather Info 15 if it goes off spy craft or 7 if its off int(since he has no investigation). Either way, the dice gods hate me so I give in to their wrath this time.
Saturday 10th, Marsh 2019 - Herald the Night Pt. 2: The Blight After
Before departing, Diego made sure to visit the botanist to give his personal assurance they will meet when the pressing mission is resolved. Peter and Iona would be a better fit for the meeting, but Diego didn't want to just blow it off entirely. There was appearances and all that. Next, he got a good route through the city based on Sanders knowledge and arranged to borrow a vehicle making sure to say where it was parked so it could be reclaimed in the worse case scenario.
Since they would be traveling to Singapore, Diego shifted into a thirty something Argentinian man wearing a casual type suit that wouldn't stand out too much. Go with what you know, as Diego always like to tell himself. So, he went under the cover of an art agent working on behalf of an unknown client due to the illicit nature of the deal. Iona's offer of being the "girl friend", was predictably rebuffed.
"It might help if you do with some of the men. Attractive women make superb distractions. Some might not even mind you are not human if they found out.", replies Diego.
Upon arrival and more than a few close calls, Diego finally leaves the vehicle at the appointed hiding area. His previous venture to the area had ended up proving useful. This was his element. Not the loud music, which he thought was rubbish, but the blending in and working people. It was made all the more easier with his powers. Dipping into their cash reserves bothered him a bit, but there was nothing else they could do. It wasn't like it could buy them an arsenal anyway. If all worked out, which i rarely did for the group, they would have the resources of a former Praetor at their disposal.
Like old times, he sought out a contact of loose moral character that could be bought to make introductions. Marco fit the bill. After getting the introduction made, Diego waves the others to join him.
"In your line of work, having a body guard is common. Doesn't hurt that you have such a lovely one at that.", says Diego submitting to the pat down giving a cheeky smile. All it would find was two cell phones and a near empty wallet. The rubbish collector he had killed earlier had a condom, one of those free burritos after buying 10 cards, and a few other basics which helped sell the wallet.
"Mi amigo Marco says you might be able to help us out. I have some business to conduct in Singapore and going through Stronghold to do it and come back will cause me and my helpers some issues. While I do not have a large amount of money, we do have a unique ability to get things done that might prove useful for you.", says Diego once they all get settled nodding to each of his teammates.