[h2]Neri[/h2]

"Alright hold up!" Neri held her arms out wide, signaling for those following behind to stop.

"Obviously the best plan is for me to pretend I'm a Government Tax Inspector sent to check the Mayor's books.  I find some discrepancies and we then use the money I demand in back taxes to purchase clothes and other essential supplies.  Couldn't be easier," she raised an eyebrow just in case someone had missed the sarcasm in her tone.

"It seems that we're at a crossroads," she said, lowering her arms back to her sides, "Either we communally decide we're going to go in honestly and see what reaction we get, or we try for a dishonest solution of one form or another... steal clothes or ask for donations or whatever.  If we try to do both, we'll end up undermining each other.  Honest dealers will make the town aware there are convicts in the neighborhood while anyone trying a criminal solution will undermine the credibility of the honest folk."

"So, lets vote on it now.  I'll ask for hands up for those wanting to stroll in honestly.  Then in a moment I'll ask for a show of hands for those favouring theft or grifting," she paused for a moment, "Alright, those in favour of honesty, raise your hands" ...