((Collab post between AcerRo, Letter Bee, and perhaps NarcissisticPotato)) 

Gary nodded to Elijah, acknowledging the truth in his words. 

"True," he spoke, "Avalon is conventionally impenetrable. However, there is a chink I know of, a possible hole in Avalon's armor. Do you know of a Metahuman called Nightmare?" The Merc would certainly have heard; Nightmare was a Meta whose power was to enter other's dreams, and use them to alter his own dreamstate; he can also kill people to increase his own power. 

"Yeah I know the guy. I had a couple of drinks with him awhile back. Wasn't the worst way to spend an afternoon." Eli could remember much about Nightmare, time and place had a lot to do with it. At the time they both prominent members of the area's underground. Both known for their ability to... Get things done that others might not able to. 

Elijah remembered he was a little new to the gain at that time. All he knew of Nightmare at the time was he was one watch, not fear worth but one to watch. There were times where Eli wished he knew more than did, but this was not one of them and he was starting to worry about where this rabbit hole might lead.

"Well," spoke Gary, "Nightmare is one of Avalon's prisoners, and, due to the fact that his power works even while asleep, Hypnos the Magi's Coma powers do not work on him. That is the possible chink I talked about. If we can find a way to awaken him, and, yes, I'm aware that this is a long shot..."

"Maybe I'm missing something but what the capital F fuck is Nightmare gonna do? Kill everyone inside for us? Why is everyone in such a hurry to go die in Avalon?" Maybe he wasn't all that bright but Elijah saw all of no way to get in there while the Magi were inside. If you got them then yeah, you had a pretty good fighting chance.

Gary blinked. On the one hand, he didn't want to look stupid. On the other hand, he [i]was[/i] being stupid. So, best to man up and admit it:

"Basically, we decided to go after Avalon because it's the largest target in sight, as well as the location of the Voice. However, I won't lie; you're right," he said with regret. "Problem is, though, Aperture is the enemy, and we have to try and blunt them, somehow." Gary was waiting for Eli to suggest the obvious alternative: attack a lesser institution.

"Hands down the easier thing to do is attack another place but that's also pretty predictable... What if we attack with a force just large enough to lure the magi out? That would give a small group that I an in no way apart of... A chance to get in and out. Stewie can coordinate the attacks and I'll figure a plan to get to Maui! Ready! Break!" Eli's already thunderous clap was made by the pocket of hot air created by his erupted hands.

Gary smiled, and spoke:

"Yeah, that's also an idea. Of course, we'll have to ensure that 1.) the small group hides their identities, and 2.) that nothing happens to destroy the RRF in the first place." He then had another thought:

"Actually, going back to Nightmare...do you know that he has a daugther - one with similar powers? She's currently with the enemy, but, well, that might change."

"Nightshade or some silly shit, we met when we were both younger. Those two were a close couple I'd I remember right. Oddly sweet girl, at least to me. Haven't seen her since the old gray mare got sent up the river."

"I see," continued Gary. "Well, what do you think about trying to contact her?"

"Not the best idea... She... Has away with people... A very, very special way." Elijah couldn't help but grin a little. "You know what, find her. Can't make anything worse than what's going on now." There was an almost devious smile on his face.

The CEO smiled.

"I'm a sucker for second chances -" Then, the videoscreens of the conference just shut down; the attack on the RRF had begun.

"Or you're a dumb ass. But who am I to judge?"