HELLO MODS IT'S ME but in Plot Engagement instead of the FAQ this time.
I've been trying to parse out a way for Nate to a.) get involved with Crimes (TM) and b.) figure out what his power is for some time now. Since he got an upgrade, I think this can be facilitated by a potentially dangerous scenario, which would be very on-brand for him.
I wanted to see if he could do really, really, really unreasonably well in a gambling den or casino over the course of an evening. Either would work, and he'd dress the part for whichever was the intended venue, though obviously a blatantly advertised casino is easier to get to than an underground gambling den. Given his power's slight unreliability but tendency to be more accurate and effective when he concentrates - say, the way one would when playing various games of chance - he might have a few flubs but ultimately be graced with Lady Luck's presence.
Obviously, this is not something without its consequences, and has the very real chance of making some powerful families unhappy. Some possibilities could be wanting to kill him or wanting to hire him, or both (he's used to that), though that's just the general idea off the top of my dome.
Either way, I really liked the idea of Nate both learning that he does have a power (FINALLY) but also really ticking some people off/getting involved in the Crime Sphere, since that fits the whole theme of his equal-opposite reaction thing I'm trying to aim for.
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I've been trying to parse out a way for Nate to a.) get involved with Crimes (TM) and b.) figure out what his power is for some time now. Since he got an upgrade, I think this can be facilitated by a potentially dangerous scenario, which would be very on-brand for him.
I wanted to see if he could do really, really, really unreasonably well in a gambling den or casino over the course of an evening. Either would work, and he'd dress the part for whichever was the intended venue, though obviously a blatantly advertised casino is easier to get to than an underground gambling den. Given his power's slight unreliability but tendency to be more accurate and effective when he concentrates - say, the way one would when playing various games of chance - he might have a few flubs but ultimately be graced with Lady Luck's presence.
Obviously, this is not something without its consequences, and has the very real chance of making some powerful families unhappy. Some possibilities could be wanting to kill him or wanting to hire him, or both (he's used to that), though that's just the general idea off the top of my dome.
Either way, I really liked the idea of Nate both learning that he does have a power (FINALLY) but also really ticking some people off/getting involved in the Crime Sphere, since that fits the whole theme of his equal-opposite reaction thing I'm trying to aim for.