[Mark Skarr]

The Stalwart Empress lands in the forest nearby. Under Alistair’s illusion spell, Todd drives the Battle Jitney into town, parking it near the Bard. Wells, telekinetically ties Shakespeare up while he sleeps. Alistair, Ana, Pinky and Todd sneak into the residence, while Wells keeps a look out to bring their target into the Battle Jitney. They'll explain the rescue, after it's accomplished--after all, it worked with Ana . . ..

Of course, all of their careful planning goes out the window when some Robo Mages jump in to abduct Shakespeare. Their plan is to sleep spell him, then, once asleep, shrink him and place him inside their abduction chambers (small, life-support equipped, sealed boxes in their chests) before jumping back to their central library.

The resulting firefight levels several buildings (TL9 weapons are dangerous) and the locals get to see the Battle Jitney high-tail it out of town as a panicked Shakespeare wonders what’s going on. But, at least the rest of the world thinks he was killed in the ensuing fire.

There’s a reason Infinity is one of the enemies in my Infinite Weirdos game . . ..