Preparation for a Waltz

Hearing Vance, Celine and Ryoko both smiled. Hope and Jess, let out a little cheer.

"I'll have to let Sarah and Alice know, they're basically going to be logistics for this one. I guess I could bring Alice too, she should be strong enough, right?"

Hearing Vance's question, Jess spoke up.

"That may not be the best idea Vance."

Vance was confused by this statement.

"What? Why?"

"Well, as you may expect, there are kingdoms that believe humans are superior. You may have people attempt to purchase her, or kidnap her when you aren't there."

Vance seemed annoyed by this statement.

"I expected stuff like that to still be around, but hearing it mentioned with my people pisses me off. And why do I feel like there will be a development happening that will end with me having a daughter or little sister? Whatever, I'll ask her about it later. Thanks for the information though Jess, I'll make sure to kick the shit out of an illegal slave trader or two."

Hearing Vance, Jess and Hope giggled.

Vance then turned to Ryoko.

"I'm gonna go do some preparations for our little escapade. Go get some rest."

Ryoko nodded and headed to her room. Vance and Celine headed to Vance's room.

Once they arrived in the room, they immediately sat down and began to discuss good upgrades for a stealth mission.

"So, Celine, what exactly would be good for something like this. Typically it would be disguises, stealth skills, maybe a shapeshifting ability or two?"

Celine nodded.

"Yes Master, those are normally used in espionage. But we have a much wider playing field than that. Don't forget your total control of darkness and the shadows."

Vance put his hand under his chin and began to think.

"That is true. Arguably, we already have all the skills we need. Can anybody really stop us?"

"Well, Master, if there are no skills that we need at the moment, then wouldn't it be best to prepare any equipment that we might need?"

Vance pet Celine's head.

"You really are a voice of reason Celine. So smart."

Hearing Vance's praise, Celine blushed.

Vance then spoke up.

"Well, what exactly would we need for espionage? I'm thinking stuff like a few changes in clothes, some throwing knives, some mini spy cams, and definitely the currency of that kingdom. Unless the currency here is generally used. Is it?"

"I do not know Master. It might be best to ask those that are native to this world."

"Good idea, I'll ask the girls later. But we should get started on this equipment now."