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WHO: Bela and a few closed starters
WHERE: In various places
WHEN: First 2 weeks of June
WHAT: Plotting, scheming and a friendly visit
WARNINGS: None as yet but will update!

Snart: Somewhere discreet...

Snart wasn't wrong when it came to meeting up somewhere secret and not on the radar. Their plans were not to be overheard by anyone else. While she waits on his arrival Bela orders a few drinks, knowing what Snart liked; aside from that, it was a gesture of good faith from her. They were partnering up after all. Whatever trust there may be between them had to be maintained if this was going to work.

In the bag at Bela's feet there were a few blueprints and plans for the heist. Kept out of sight from prying eyes or curious members of staff. She won't take them out of their hiding places unless it was absolutely necessary - Bela had a encrypted back up on her device which she could just as easily send to Leonard.

Bela settles back in her seat and crosses one leg over the other, lifting her glass to take a sip. She's rather relaxed considering the circumstances. But the prospect of a heist and the rewards that came with it always seemed to have a soothing effect upon her soul.

Gemini: Of plans and diamonds...

Bela waited until her apartment was free from her roommate before calling Gemini over for a discussion. The De Chima diamond exhibit was due to end in a few days so they needed to act quickly if they were going to have a chance of obtaining a big score. She knew of her own skills and expertise (as well as her powers) but Bela had no idea of what exactly Gemini was capable of. At least from their brief text exchange she could tell that the other woman was keen and wanted to work with her. Maybe that would have to be enough.

There's a pot of tea and two cups laid out on the coffee table in the living room. Perhaps she should have asked Gemini what she preferred to drink but surely she wouldn't refuse a decent cup of tea.

Already, Bela has a few ideas in mind about the best way to approach the heist but she would welcome any suggestions that Gemini may have. They were working together on this after all.

Enid: Catching up and jewellery...

Enid was one of a handful of people that Bela was friends with. She wouldn't have imagined being on good terms with a teenage girl, but then Bela didn’t expect to have any friends at all in this place. There was just something about Enid that Bela seemed to connect with and it seemed stupid to ignore.

She called at Enid's place a little after six o'clock in the evening with a few bags in her hand. Gifts mostly. Bela knocked on the door softly a few times, waiting patiently for it to be answered. She had yet to have any dinner so perhaps they could order some takeout for themselves - Bela's treat of course. She wouldn’t let Enid pay for anything.

Bela had high hopes for their evening, whatever it turned out to be.

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"Well, that's a solid plan. I was also thinking about disabling the security system. It might be better under the cover of night though. I have an ability that lets me blend into the shadows."

Bela could also use her mental inducement powers to get the exhibition to staff to actually hand the goods over, but she wanted to do this job undetected. Hence the need for secrecy.

"Security could be lax closer to the end of the day though. Maybe."

"The cover of night works for me, I'm also capable of blending into the shadows, so if that's the route you want to take."

Gemini nodded thoughtfully, adding that new variable to the preliminary planning that she had done in her mind.

"I'm pretty sure I can get us both in either before they close or after, but another question is at what level you were planning to go in? We could go in via the ground, or I can fly us both to get in via the roof."

"The roof might be better. It'll have access points that the ground floor won't have." Like vents and airducts.

There was one thing that concerned her. Apart from being able to trust that Gemini could fly them both safely to the roof.

"What about our equipment? I don't want to have a heavy bag with me in tow while you're trying to get us up there. Should we stash it in a hiding place beforehand?"

"The roof then." She agreed, liking Bela's strategic approach, and luckily she was able to put her mind to rest as well.

"We won't need much equipment, some spray to detect laser security grids and a tablet to help bypass the security systems should be all, anything else I can provide you with." Being able to morph her limbs into virtually any shape came in very useful when it came to tools and other accessories, something Bela would soon see first hand.

"As for the bag I'm pretty strong, I'm sure I can manage it."

"Seems like we have got it all worked out then."

Between the two of them it was slowly coming together. They might need to iron out a few of the finer details closer to the time but it shouldn't be a problem.

"I am glad to know there is someone else around here who has a clear goal in mind and can handle it. Is willing to take the risk for a huge reward. Not everyone is up for something like that, you know?"

"Seems so."

Gemini agreed, trying to think of any further details that might be necessary but not coming up with any.

"What's life without a little risk?" She grinned, "besides who wouldn't want this reward." Rising to her feet, the coffee cup completely untouched, she extended a hand to Bella as a gesture to seal their partnership.

"So I guess I'll see you later then?"

"Not much of a life at all really." Risks made things all the more interesting. "Do-gooders obviously wouldn't want the reward. They'd rather protect it."

Bela took the hand with a smile and shook it firmly.

"Yeah, I will see you later, Gemini. Thanks for stopping by. I'll show you out." While she may have criminal intent, Bela was still a polite and gracious host when it came to having guests in her home.

"More fool them." Gemini agreed with some venom, releasing Bela's hand and following Bela towards the door. Manners were very important when it came to business, mother had taught her that, and Bela's had impressed her greatly. It was a good sign for their future transactions.

"Later then, it's been a pleasure."

Gemini turned the corner outside the door and within a second had vanished as if she'd never been.