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It was severely concerning how well her friends could plan a murder. Equius, though showing disdain for having to help plan a serious crime, was able to draw up a basic security outline that Trelgi would have. "He'll probably have two bodyguards with him at all times. His next rally in this city will be in two week at Central Square. Security cameras will be scarce, but you can bet there will be more police officers and bodyguards surrounding the area."

"He isn't that popular, how many attendees will there be?" Terezi asked.

"Well, it's Central Square, so there's bound to be at least two hundred people there at any given time. Genesis City is smack in the middle of New America, which has the highest percentage of his supporters," Sollux answered. "I'm willing to bet there will be more than five hundred, less than fifteen hundred."

"That will provide some cover," Vriska said. "Keep in mind, not everyone should go. We should have some people at home to cover for us. Who wants to stay back?" Nobody volunteered.

"Who can help?" Karkat asked.

Jade raised her hand. "If you need a sniper, I'm in."

"We'll need someone to keep watch over everything. I can do it," Equius said.

"Same here," Cronus added.

"I won't be there, but I can hack into the security cameras from home," said Sollux.

"Roxy should be able to help with that," Rose offered. Sollux nodded to her.

"We'll need a getaway driver, just in case," Feferi announced. "I'm the only one who has a license." When Rose, Jade, and Equius all went to say something, she added, "And a car."

"Got it," said Karkat, taking charge. "The rest of us will stay back. Create alibis and shit. Everyone needs to wear some sort of disguise. Kanaya, think you can hook us up?"

Kanaya shrugged. "Keep in mind, Karkat, my area of expertise is clothes. However, I can try and make everyone look different."

"Fuck yeah," Karkat said. "Keep in touch. We need to make sure everything is fool proof in two weeks."

"Can everyone else work on getting in contact with Dave?" John asked.

"Probably not, John," Rose replied, a twinge of sadness shining through her words. "We know how dangerous Lil' Cal is.'

"So?" John asked. "We're getting involved with assassination! I don't give a shit if he's dangerous, Dave is my best bro! It's our job to save him."

"John," Jade interrupted. "Dave and Dirk are the most capable of taking care of themselves. You know we wish we could do more to get in contact, but we have to tread carefully. We're no use to him if we're dead."

"Yeah, well, you know how everyone here feels about death," Tavros said. Feferi's hands clenched into a tight fist. He hadn't spoken once this meeting, which she was fine with. Hell, she was fine with him lashing out. But his words cut her like a dull blade.

Surprisingly, Vriska was the first to his side. "Hey, Tavros, we've been over this."

"N-no!" he shouted. "Fuck her! And f-fuck all of you for letting her come here like she d-didn't do anything! And her f-fucking boyfriend!"

Cronus snarled. "Get the fuck over it."

"Cronus!" Feferi yelled. Tavros had jumped up, and if it wasn't for Vriska holding him by the horns, he would be trying to beat Cronus to a pulp.

"F-fuck you!" Tavros screamed, tears streaming down his cheeks.

"We need to leave," Feferi said to Cronus. His fins were puffed out and flared, a reaction that was supposed to ward of predators by making him look bigger. "Don't you dare be mean to him about this," she added.

As Sollux stared at them, Feferi pushed Cronus out of the door. "Fuckin' brat."

"Don't you have the slightest ounce of sympathy? We killed his dad!" Feferi yelled.

"For the greater good!"

"No matter how many people we end up saving, it will never make this tragedy up to Tavros," Feferi explained, glaring at Cronus. "I don't know why you're being such a douche, but I'm walking home."

"No, Fef, wait!" She kept walking, and only stopped when Cronus ran out in front of her. "This thug act is driving me crazy."

"I'm not your moirail."

"Kankri's been trying to help me, of course he has, but shit Fef, I'm exhausted. Do you know how many people I've killed for no reason?"

She hesitated before asking, "How many?"

"I lost track. Fef, people die everyday, and it loses meanin' when you're the one killin' people."

"You need to stop," she said, rubbing his arm.

"Don't I fuckin' know it," he said, whipping out a cigarette and lighter.

"Maybe I should drive you home," Feferi sighed.

He nodded and tossed her the keys. He stayed silent for the duration of the drive. When she pulled into his driveway, he muttered, "Stay with me."

"I can't," she answered.

"I don't wanna be alone, Fef. Please." He stared at her with big, violet eyes. Once more, she sighed and simply waved her hand in a sign of agreement. He grinned ever so slightly, and together they went inside.