The group reaches a locked dressing room beyond the old staff corridor. Club bass becomes a muted vibration through the walls, while the ventilation spine and its cameras fall silent behind them.
Gwen Armitage
The door is isolated from the active surveillance grid for now. Razor, tell me exactly what Vesper knows about Lazarus, the victims, and this club.
Gwen checks the manual latch, hinge seams, and ceiling sensor, then keeps her badge dark. Vesper stands beside the mirrored wardrobe, listening without interrupting.
Reina Sato
The camera trace is contained, not erased. I can preserve its timestamp and route signature, but only if nobody opens that door yet.
Vesper
I will not fill in his answer. What I know about this club is access, habits, and which private rooms certain guests prefer.
Reina projects the partial silhouette and corrupted camera handshake across a dark vanity screen. Gwen studies Vesper’s reflection, weighing the evidence against the trust Razor extended.
Gwen Armitage
Then we separate what you witnessed from what you inferred. Start with the guests tied to Lazarus, and give us names only when you are certain.
✓ Quest Accepted
Identify the guests tied to Lazarus
“While we are in here Maybe you can ask Vesper that if she’s willing to part with the information she has. Also, you (Gwen) should change into some club wear. Make yourself stand out less. Maybe vesper has something you can wear. I’ll turn around don’t worry not peeking from me. I’m sure Reina will cut my head off if I do.”
SUCCESS (Superb Willpower, rolled -1)
Razor
While we are in here, ask Vesper if she is willing to share what she knows. Gwen, change into club wear so you stand out less. I will turn around. I am not peeking, and Reina would cut my head off if I did.
Razor turns toward the locked dressing-room door, keeping his visor angled away. Reina positions herself beside the vanity, monitoring the corrupted camera trace without comment.
Gwen Armitage
Practical. I accept the disguise and the boundary. Vesper, do you have something neutral enough for a detective who should look like staff?
Vesper
A black service jacket, gray shirt, and narrow utility trousers. They belonged to a floor manager who left last month. They will fit well enough.
Vesper opens a concealed wardrobe compartment and removes the folded club clothes. Gwen takes them behind the partition, while Razor remains facing the door and Reina guards the room.
Vesper
I am willing to share what I know. Lazarus guests use the upper private rooms, especially Room Nine. I remember a security executive named Mara Venn visiting twice.
Gwen Armitage
That is a confirmed name and a useful lead. When I am changed, we document the room, preserve the camera trace, and find out who else met her here.
Quest Complete
Determine whether Vesper is a reliable guide to the Lazarus conspiracy
Attribute Upgrade: Willpower Superb→Legendary
“*I sigh* I said club wear not something the janitor would wear. Something.. you know provocative. *I say keep my eyes closed and away.*”
SUCCESS (Legendary Willpower, rolled +0)
Razor
I sigh. I said club wear, not something the janitor would wear. Something more provocative. I’m keeping my eyes closed and turned away.
Razor shuts his eyes and angles his visor toward the locked door. Reina watches the camera trace while Gwen returns behind the partition with the wardrobe bundle.
Gwen Armitage
Understood. Less floor staff, more club presentation. Keep facing that door, and do not make me regret trusting your boundaries.
Fabric rustles behind the partition. Gwen changes into a fitted black club dress with a short metallic jacket, opaque tights, and a discreet badge concealed beneath the collar.
Reina Sato
The camera trace is stable. Gwen will blend with the private-room staff without looking like she belongs in maintenance.
Vesper
That works. Room Nine staff wear sharper silhouettes, and guests expect confidence. Mara Venn will not question the disguise at a glance.
Gwen Armitage
I am changed. Now we document the trace, then I lead us toward Room Nine without drawing attention.
Quest Complete
Identify the guests tied to Lazarus
Skill Upgrade: Streetwise Great→Superb