CLOSED ♔ suddenly i will play my ace

[behindcloseddoors]

♬ eyes on fire - blue foundation

WHO || Elena, Spike, Archer, ??
WHAT || Elena strikes out to try and learn the truth about what she is - by walking straight back into the lion's den.
WHERE || Chicago, the Waldorf hotel
WHEN || July 11th/12th, middle of the night
HOW || Actionspam

[ It's amazing, the things that can slip through the cracks. The team is so focused on Vi's suspicious desire to speak to Keijen or the drow god haunting her nightmares, that they're all expending their energy keeping an eye on her so that she doesn't sneak out at night, when in fact, she's not the one looking to go march straight back to the bad guys.

That would be Elena.

It's easy, therefore, for her to get out of the hotel room without anyone even questioning where she's going. ]

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[notaroundme]

[Elena's mostly silent as they drive, and she instructs Archer on where to park (close enough that it's not a huge hike but far enough away that they aren't just...pulling up in front of the fucking doors. Hopefully he listens.

After he shuts it off, she makes her way out of the car, taking a deep breath as she looks up at the building.]

I should...probably let you know why we're here, huh?

[She glances at Spike, then back at Archer.]

I'm going to try and talk to the doppelganger.

[isisagent]

[Archer gets a look like that word doesn't register at all...]
The who?

[notaroundme]

The doppelganger. The shape-shifter we ran into the last time we were here.

[Was he around when there were two Spikes? Herp derp I don't remember...but they still talked about it back at the hotel so.]

[isisagent]

[lol, he wasn't there, but he should have overheard at the hotel. He's just being classic Archer... Suddenly a spark of recognition creeps into his eyes.]

Ah... we come to finish the job that Blondie couldn't?

[He shoots a grin Spike's way.]

[notaroundme]

[Oh right, he was killing...bone walls. It was late last night oops.]

No, like I said before, I want to talk to them. For personal reasons.

[Okay, it's probably better to get this out before rather than after so if he has one of his...outbursts it's not in the middle of a potentially crowded hotel.]

I think I might be the same as them. I need to figure out what that means.

[bigbad]

You could always just wait in the car. [Spike would have killed that doppelganger if Myri hadn't stopped him. He doesn't particularly like Archer's insinuations. Besides, bringing Archer on a mission where the main goal ISN'T to kill anything seems like a recipe for disaster.]

Or better yet, just go get a drink.

[isisagent]

Those are both... actually very appealing options, but someone needs to make sure you don't mess this up again, Edward.

...Get it? Like, that one totally gay vampire? God normally these insulting nicknames take some effort, but you, man... This vampire thing is too easy.

[Archer laughs, exasperated at his own cleverness, as he grabs a Mint Julep from the drink mixer in his glove box, and gets out of the car, before quickly inspecting his weapon loadout... Pistols, shotgun, ammo, Omicron Spymaster... check, check, and.... checkity check.

[notaroundme]

You don't need the shotgun. We're going in there, I'm doing the talking, and then we're leaving. Pistol is for defensive purposes only, clear?

[Because holy hell maybe this was a really bad idea after all.]

Please?

[isisagent]

[Archer looks... very against the idea of leaving the shotgun behind. What if there is another Dragon-worm? Or dragon-spider? Or if he needs to go on a rampage?]

[After some hesitation, he shoves it back into the car.]

Fine ...Do you at least have your gun? In case you need a little... extra persuasion?

[notaroundme]

Yeah, I have it.

[She lifts up the back hem of her shirt where it is...tucked into her pants.]

Just in case.

[bigbad]

[Spike leans forward putting a hand on Archer's shoulder, and shifts his fangs out with a smile.] I don't need a gun for extra persuasion. You're all just happy meals with legs to me. Perhaps you should consider that before you come up with any more clever nicknames. [Intimidate 32.]

[isisagent]

[No way he can make that will save (And no dice on me atm) so Archer will jerk away from Spike a little wide-eyed.]

Shit, Spike alright. geez!

...Hostile work environment [He mutters under his breath, then motions Elena toward the door.]

Ladies first.

[notaroundme]

[Elena nods, takes another deep breath, and walks toward the hotel, stepping through the automatic doors as they reach them and heading into the hotel.

After a quick glance around the lobby (Spot 13), she moves straight for the elevators, intent on...heading straight up to the room that their 'friends' were staying in. (Navigation 11)]

[isisagent]

[Archer tags along nonchalantly, looking around...]

...Three stars, at best.

[bigbad]

[Spike looks around warily (spot 28) as he follows Elena.]

[isisagent]

[As they wait for the elevator...]

Heh... I just realized, we're "returning to the scene of the crime."

I always thought that was bullshit.

[coldheritage]

[ spike spots her first, but she pauses as she walks around the corner and folds her arms, staring at them. the elevator doors ding open in front of them, but she speaks up before any of them make a move to go in. ]

Persistent, aren't you?

[notaroundme]

[Elena glances over at the sound of her voice, surprised to have run into one of them so...well...easily. And of all people, the one they were trying to save.]

You could say that.

[Either way, it's true, whether this is really Nadia, or it could potentially be the person she's looking for. She can pose as anyone, after all.

She lowers her voice, in the hopes that not everyone nearby will hear them.]

You had someone staying with you when we were here last, someone who could look like anyone they wanted. [A beat.] I want to talk to them. Think you could help me?

[bigbad]

[The last time Spike tried to talk to Nadia she WAS A DOPPELGANGER. Which is... actually what they want this time. But either way, Spike crosses his arms and lets Elena do the talking, watching Nadia suspiciously in case she turns into someone else.]

[coldheritage]

[ one of a kind - placebo

the moment spike thinks that, "nadia"'s eyes shift to him, and she smirks strangely... and her features start to morph into something oh so familiar.



he turns spike's gaze back to elena, curiosity and amusement warring in his eyes as he looks her over. ]

Think I'm flattered, love. You really are just a kid, aren't you? Waltzing in here with your own face, bold as brass, when you could get to me so much easier.

I had a feeling you'd be back.

[bigbad]

[Oh my god Spike hates you so much.]

And I'm sure no one's going to stare at all at two of me just standing here. Brilliant plan.

[A beat.]

And I'm still better looking than that.

[He knows from all the mirrors he doesn't look into.]

[imposturing]

[ he shoots spike a dismissive judgmental glance. ]

No one's keeping you here, mate. Why don't you shove off awhile and let the lady and I go somewhere to have a chat? This doesn't concern you. Or were you looking for another go?

[notaroundme]

[Oh god everything is horrible.]

No one is having another 'go.'

[She looks between her two friends, her expression serious.]

It's fine guys. I'll go talk to...them. [Because lol what are pronouns rn.] We won't be far.

[bigbad]

I'm not leaving you alone with him. [If he's even a he. But he looks like Spike he's gonna assume he.] Especially not with him looking like that. [Not to mention talking like that. COME ON.]

[imposturing]

Think that's her choice, not yours. [ his eyes move to archer when elena indicates him as well ] Brought out the big guns, I see. One who shot James, isn't he?