-Ren blinks a couple of times.-

Ren: -more serious- We'll discuss my proposal later. Meanwhile, I have a VHS to DVD converter in my office. We can use that. I'll clear out the rest of the day. My office is in Castellia. Do I need to send a teleporter to pick you up? Or do you just need the address?

Susan: Sure I could use a teleporter. I'll need a minute to pack up the tape...

-She tries to smile-

Susan: See you soon Mister Clavis.

-She backs off slightly-

Latias: I'll take care of the house Sue, you just find out what this Jerry guy's sent us.

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

Susan's Place, A few minutes after the call

-The door bell rings.-

Angela Bungalow

-Susan seems to have prepared a little bit more than just the tape to bring with her. She's basically got a small go-bag just in case resolving this situation requires staying somewhere for a few days-

-Once she feels ready and slightly calmer she opens the door-

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

St. Aldrich Manor, near the Portrait of Victor Helstrand

Jonathan: Whose portrait is this again?

Walter: Victor Konami Helstrand, an ennobled [Hungarian] knight from centuries past.

Jonathan: This gives Mr. Helstrand a rather good alibi for being here; perhaps he wants to buy back his namesake's painting? I mean, it does make sense that he'd reacquire something that probably truly belonged to him and his clan.

Edited by MasterJayAM on Mar 3rd 2019 at 9:25:38 PM

-There is a pair of Beheeyems waiting.-

Roswell: <Hello. Miss Susan. We're from Clavis Entertainment. Mr. Clavis said you can understand us. My name is Roswell.>

Wiltshire: <And I'm Wiltshire. Are you ready to go, or do you need some assistance?>

-The Beheeyem wait politely outside the door.-

St. Aldrich Manor

-Artyom starts Corpsing as he hears Victor's full name.-

His names fuckin Konami

-The Froslass possessing him remimds Artyom that he needs to do his job.-

"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"

Angela Bungalow

Susan: I'm ready to go, yes.

-She holds her go-bag tightly and braces for the teleport-

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

-Roswell and Wiltshire gently touch Susan's arms and with a unified GLEEP!, the trio vanishes...-

Castellia, Clavis Entertainment

-... and Appear here. A lady with Brown hair and the trainer of the two Beheeyem approach Susan.-

Sara: -to Roswell and Wiltshire- Good work you two. Head back to my desk and get you something to drink. I'll take it from here.

-to Susan- Hello. I'm Mr. Clavis's secretary, Sara. Mr. Clavis is expecting you, Ms. Susan.

-With a professional smile, Sara turns and leads Susan to Ren's office. Sara uses an intercom next to the door.-

Sara: Mr. Clavis. Ms. Sara is here to see you.

Ren: Excellent. Thank you Sara. I'm opening the door.

-The lock clicks and the door is pushed open by Rio, who nods politely at Sara.-

Sara: Well. I need to get back to my work. Good day, Ms. Susan.

-Rio speaks as Sara leaves.-

Rio: <Come in. Ren has the VHS player ready.>

-Rio lets Susan in.-

-Inside Ren in the process of powering up the TV and the VHS converter.-

Ren: Welcome, Susan. I am assuming the VHS you wanted to see will explain why you needed help?

-Ren hands the VHS player/converter's controller to Susan.-

Clavis Entertainment

-Susan nods and grabs the tape from her bag-

Susan: Someone I have met sent to my home with some paper...

-She also gets out the papers and sets them on the table while she tries to load the tape-

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

-Ren gives a couple of the pages a look while Susan loads the tape.-

Ren: -dryly- I can tell I am going to dislike this person already.

Edited by keys2tkingdom on Mar 2nd 2019 at 12:51:38 PM

Clavis Entertainment

Susan: Yeah, probably.

~Click, fizzle~

-The video is decently clear for being recently re-recorded onto VHS tape. It shows Susan in her Maxi Eary costume post-concert. There's no sound but the camera shudders with unheard bass as she collapses onto a box and takes off her wig-

Susan: ... Oh.

-It's another minute before some of the other bandmates come backstage, there's some talking that cannot be overheard before Susan in the video removes her armband and is recalled by Pent-

Susan: Yeah that's definitely blackmail material...

-The video cuts to the same image that's on one of the pieces of paper, the empty stage... At least for five minutes before it resumes the animated movie sequel that this ultimatum was recorded over-

Susan: So, guess you're involved now. Should I give you some details?

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

-Ren sighs.-

Ren: I knew I wasn't going to like this person...

-Ren is looking through the papers for information while he addresses Susan.-

Ren: I have some contacts that can get some solid intel on this guy. They helped me with some superhero related inquiries a while back. Getting counter-blackmail material on a guy like this should be nothing.

-Ren looks up from the papers.-

And from what I have seen of your reactions to the video and the situation... Is it safe to assume that this guy is a stalker and a pervert? Also do you have his name? My contacts will need at least that much.

Edited by keys2tkingdom on Mar 2nd 2019 at 1:41:17 PM

Susan: His name's... Jerry West, met him twice before and now he wants me to come down to Jubilife's Prost bar and talk or sing or some other twisted performance like it's his theater or something...

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

-On Ren's desk, unseen by those in the office, something responds to Ren saying "pervert". A red microphone symbol remains on the screen listen to the exchange between Ren and Susan.-

-As soon a fourth set of key words are said, a digital female voice issues from the tablet on Ren's desk. Ren's head snaps to where the voice is coming from his eyes wide.-

Female Voice: Inputs accepted. Now searching for... "Pervert", "Jerry West","Jubilife's Prost bar", and "Theater".

Ren: -to no one in particular, his tone slipping between amazement, fear, and incredulity- You can't be serious...

Female Voice: Candidate found.

Ren: Oh Arceus help me... The Nav app.

Female VoiceNav App: Error. Navigation can not begin. Destination too far away. Please move closer to requested destination to begin navigation.

Ren: -momentarily forgetting about Susan due to shock- That's... That's how that works?!

Edited by keys2tkingdom on Mar 3rd 2019 at 6:43:33 AM

-Susan let out a little squeak when the tablet started talking. And then she was very, very quiet-

Susan: What was that..? Wait did it just say it found him?

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

ersatz alliance

-Cady and Kat have moved over into a corner to talk amongst themselves.-

Kat: You know, I almost did it one time, but I think the gloves are helpful somehow. I guess it's so you have a thing to build it off of.

Cady: So, why didn't you put them on?

Kat: Good point.

-She pulls out a pair of gloves from her pocket and puts them on.-

Kat: Lemme try now. Hhhhhhng!

Cady: I think it might work better if you don't do that. Like, try picturing it in your mind. Focus.

Kat: Ok, but I can't do that if you're talking to me.

-They stand there quiet for a bit.-

Kat: I think it's working! I feel something!

-A few seconds later, sharp claws have extended from the ends of Kat's fingers, over the glove.-

Kat: I did it!

Cady: Please can you not wave your hands around like that, I rather like having my face intact.

Kat: Ok, ok. But just think! If we got better at this, we could be superheroes!

Cady: Yeah! I wonder if anyone on the j-team might have any more ideas on what this thing is and also if it's possible for me to do my thing without muting myself.

Kat: Yeah.

Stormchaser, Gwen's room

-Gwen is lying in bed, her room looking slightly blown up. Danny comes in with some soup.-

Danny: Hey! I got you the soup! Don't worry, it's from the store! I didn't cook it myself!

Gwen: Thanks. Could you puddit ober there?

Danny: Ok!

-He puts the soup on a table beside her bed. Gwen sneezes, shifting into a Gourgeist.-

Gwen: <Oh my Arceus. This stupid cold.>

-She sneezes again, spitting out a seed that hits the floor and explodes.-

Danny: That makes two of us.

I used to plug my deviantart here but turns out the link was too long.

-It takes a moment for Ren to register Susan's voice and her question.-

Ren: -pacing in front of his desk, eyes not focusing on anything- Huh? Oh. Ummm... Susan. Right. That. That is something that was given to several members of the J-Team by a being whose power is on par with at least any one of the Temporal Dragons.

-After a few moments in thought, Ren stops and looks at Susan.-

Ren: Susan, this may be a bit bigger than either of us thought.

Keys: -poking his Face out from a drawer- <Understatement!>

Susan: Oh, wonderful. So what does it mean that the tablet says my stalker is a Candidate? Please don't tell me that's how you recruit for the J-Team...

Edited by Pentigan on Mar 3rd 2019 at 11:06:02 PM

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

Ren: Fortunately, no it isn't. As to what he's a candidate for, I am not entirely sure. But I am sure that he has to do with an oncoming ruin that that being told us about.

-Ren starts texting the J-Team chat as he speaks to Susan.-

Ren: The ones that being tasked with facing the ruin need to use that app to do so. So, I am doing the smart thing and getting everyone here so there can be a proper discussion.

Edited by keys2tkingdom on Mar 3rd 2019 at 6:23:11 AM

St. Aldrich Manor, Auction - Past

-Ciela shakes her head earnestly at Dr. Reese.-

Ciela: Oh no, Father always encourages me to take an interest in these things! Most of it goes over my head, but I still like to hear about it. It makes me feel awfully clever, knowing about all this science-y stuff. Besides, who hasn't fantasised about being young and pretty forever?

---

-Edouard blinks as Victor crumples his card and storms off.-

Edouard: ...Well, that was rude. I should probably try to make peace with that fellow. Excuse me for a moment.

-He strides after him, lowering his voice slightly as he catches up.-

Edouard: Come on, Victor, surely you can forgive an effort to keep up appearances. After all, we all wear these masks in public, don't we? It's part of the game, not a genuine effort to deceive you. If I wanted to do that I'd try a little harder.

-He gives a toothy grin.-

Pewter City - Yesterday

-Lucius looks back at Halsei, smiling.-

Lucius: Oh yeah, definitely. A lot of people do. It's a good way to maintain anonymity and draw a distinction between your mon form and you.

Edited by Herbert40k on Mar 3rd 2019 at 2:28:15 PM

Trans rights are human rights. JK Rowling preaches hate. If you sit at a table with five bigots and say nothing, there are now six bigots.

They seem a bit surprised to hear Lucius say something like that, and also slightly confused.

Halsei: <Hm? Are you implying that this form isn't also me, though? Even if the physical parts are different, this has always been me... just like how your Duskull form is always you, as well. I feel like it's important to remember that, because if you don't remember who you are, then by that point, it's not really you anymore, it's just someone that looks like you.>

Edited by MetamorphicHalis on Mar 3rd 2019 at 9:30:06 AM

Pewter City - Yesterday

-Lucius blinks at Halsei.-

Lucius: Oh, um... I mean, of course it's still you you, in the literal sense. You're still the one in control of your actions and responsible for your choices and all that, it's just...

-He trails off, then gives a faint sigh.-

Lucius: ...This might've been a bit before your time, but does the name "the Auric Avenger" ring any bells?

Trans rights are human rights. JK Rowling preaches hate. If you sit at a table with five bigots and say nothing, there are now six bigots.

Halsei: <Auric... whatnow? I don't think I remember hearing anything about that. It sounds kinda important, though, what was it?>

Their confusion has only furthered with the mentioning of this name.