Mary
*Horace stands idle, focusing on the the trail and oncoming caravan. Wondering himself about how a showdown with the troops could go down. It wouldn't be easy per say, but with the Don it was doable. Speaking of the Don, Horace looks down and to his side, seeing the silver haired Oriate next to him. Now that he thought of it, he'd never seen her in a fight before. As the Don of an underground syndicate however, it was probably better it stayed that way. Who knows what she could, has, or will do after this... All he knew was, whatever it was, he'd probably be a big part of it.*

"Well... It would be quicker to take them all... But with your being here and all, we might as well take the peaceful way. I'd rather avoid a fight with risks other than ones to myself..."
Gloria
"I can agree with that. No need to take unnecessary risks. One could even say it's times like these where the coin is mightier than the blade." *Sutekina would say while flipping a gold coin from her right hand and into Horace's. As she does so she would cast divine guidance on the both of them*

"Unfortunately, these folks are a bit more firm in their beliefs. A deep pocket won't reach them so easily, so we'll need to sway them with words as well. Everyone loves being whispered sweet nothings, so let's be sure to have sweeter tongues."

*She would then hand Horace a sugar cube as well as eat one herself as she casts Trust on the two of them. As the Don it was her responsibility to look out for her underlings, to the the research to best gurantee the success of the job, as well as to prepare for the worst case scenario*

"On the off chance we fail, I am willing to use force. As my righthand man, I trust that you will protect me with your life, but don't heedlessly throw yours away either. I only have one righthand after all."

*She awkwardly reach out for her Capo's hand. This was just to cast the spells of course, but as a lady she couldn't help but acknowledge Horace's firm rough hands. Reliable hands. Hands that will bring prosperity to the gang.*

*Once she made contact Horace would feel his reflexes improve as she cast Enhance Body on the both of them. She was using a lot of mana to do this, but her arsenal was mostly support anyway. It was better to come into battle prepared than to carry out haphazard plans.*

"Now, I think we're ready. But just to be safe, there isn't reason for the guards to know our face, no? It will make getting away easier as well if things turn south. So to make that easier for the two of us, let me brush you up a bit"

*She would have to tiptoe to reach Horace's face, most likely requiring him to lean forward so that she could caress his face to slowly mold in into the face of a bland looking elf with the Facial Disguse. However, that didn't sit well with Sutekina who was always fond of sweet and pretty things, so she would go the extra mile to cast O'Handsome to bring some life to his face. She would then hand him some bubble gum while casting Spiderclimb and Fleet of Movement on the two of them. With all the preparations complete, she would clap her hand and smile as a pretty blond haired 'macen'*

"Think we're all set. Anything else you think we might need Capo?"
Mary
*Horace would silently go along with Sutekina's preparation, unwilling to ruin whatever she was planning. Accepting her gifts of spell, taking a moment to adjust as he traces his new features with his hand. The new vigor within his body strange and empowering... Something he hadn't felt for awhile now. Eventually glancing down, almost arching an eyebrow at the new face by his side. The disguises provided really seeming to work, as he wouldn't guess the Don even if he tried. Quite the skills Sutekina had, one's seeming absent in Horace's own skill set. Always the brute when it came to adversary, the Don's more elegant ways an unknown. Pausing in mild confusion about her words on protection.*
"Of course. I doubt those men could put harm to you anyhow... But i'll be on guard anyways..."

*Well, enough remarking over her abilities. Horace nods in response, looking back as he eyes the incoming convoy.*
"Im mainly concerned about the horses... If all falls through, those will bring our end when someone runs off for reinforcements... But im ready when you are... Lets go make some new friends."

*The elf says with a small chuckle, offering his hand to Sutekina as he leads her out of the bushes, swatting branches and bugs that dared come close.*