Orre, Factory Raid

Stranger returns Tiresias and looks at Gaia.

"Well some of us aren't fortunate enough to own grappling hooks, Roselady."

Stormchaser, Ever's Room

-Salamence pokes her head out the door above Ever's, looking worried-

Salamence: <...Oh. Huh. Hi, Lucius!>

Ever: -blink, blink- Only my post-lunch, pre-pre-dinner-nap nap...sorry, come in.

-they open the door the rest of the way-

-Lucius may notice a somewhat active-looking Egg sitting on top of a less-active-looking Litwick in one corner of the room-

Glimmer: <Can I have his soul?>

Ever: Not before dinner. Make yourself at home, Lu. ^_^

-they flop down on the bed-

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-Lucius shrugs at Glimmer.-

Lucius: If you can find it, sure.

-He flops down on the bed next to Ever.-

Lucius: Sorry about messing up your nap, but if it helps, I've cleared my schedule so that I'm free to serve as a pillow for the day. Where'd you get the Egg?

The New World, Volcano

The members that dropped here find themselves on a plateau. A sheer cliff was to their left and an almost vertical rock face to their right. A mild stench of sulphur and brimstone hovered in the air. Directly ahead was the padlock. This one was built directly in front of a cave of some kind, likely an old lava tube.

There was a buzz and the light above the padlock turned off and the gate opened...

The ground shook as a massive, winged beast emerged from the cave, spreading it's massive wings and letting out a massive roar.◊

The New World, Jungle

The members that dropped here found themselves on the edge of the jungle, directly facing the Mobius Base. The padlock in front of them covered a large area and dense jungle tress could be seen growing within.

There was a buzz and the light above the padlock turned off and the gate opened...

The sound of trees snapping emerged from the dense foliage as a sleek, black catlike monster slowly exited the padlock, it's back arched as if it was ready to pounce.

The New World, Desert

The members that dropped here found themselves in a sandy place with rock outcroppings scattered about them and a massive pools of mud in their vicinity. The padlock was right in front of them and was oddly small. It looked more like a regular gate.

There was a buzz and the light above the padlock turned off...but the gate did not open. Instead gurgling came from one of the nearby mudpools as a massive fishlike monster emerged, thrashing out and flining massive globs of mud everywhere.

Over the talkies, everyone could hear the Commander.

Uh, what's happening? What do you see?

Stormchaser, Ever's Room

Glimmer: <Perfect. c:>

Ever: Excellent.

-they scoot over, flopping their head across Lucius's legs-

Oh, the egg? Uh...well, do you know Megan? Her Empoleon and Vaporeon, uh...produced it. And they're leaving it with me while they go do something silly and heroic.

I really hope it doesn't hatch while they're busy. I'm pretty sure Vee will kill me.

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-Lucius idly pets Ever as they drape themself over him.-

Lucius: Oh yeah, Megan! I met her just a couple of days ago, actually. She seems cool. Though I get the feeling that if her Vaporeon wants you dead there's really not a whole lot you can do about that. She's kinda terrifying.

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-Ever makes themself comfortable-

Ever: Eh. She owes me. I've been rethinking my approach to that whole thing, but if I can't convince someone whose life I've saved twice to spare mine in exchange, I deserve to die.

Glimmer: <Yes.>

Ever: ...Oh, yeah, this is Glimmer, by the way. She's professionally creepy, but nobody pays her for it so I guess she's just regular creepy.

Glimmer: <c:>

Salamence: <And I'm Salamence!>

Ever: Lucius knows you.

Salamence: <Never too late for a reintroduction.>

Ever: So, what brings you here, besides cuddles? Not that that's not a perfectly valid reason.

The New World Raid, Volcano

Lance: ._. WHAT IS THAT!?

He would start speaking into the talky.

Lance: Yeah, there's this giant dragon thing which just came out of a cave.

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-Lucius shrugs again.-

Lucius: Eh, enthusiastic amateur creepy works too. I'm pretty sure that's what Maul's going for. And whilst I have every confidence in your ability to cheat death, it'd be entertaining to see her try to cheat that. Sort of an unstoppable force, immovable object scenario.

-He smirks as he starts toying with Ever's hair with his prosthetic.-

Lucius: As for why I'm here, I was going to bind your soul as part of a ritual that would allow me to twist the powers of Legendaries to my will, but I guess cuddles work too. A nap also sounds pretty good, now that you mention it.

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-Ever briefly tenses as Lucius mentions binding souls, but then quietly relaxes into the headpets-

Salamence: <Oh, but when I do it, it's annoying.>

Ever: Lucius isn't trying to pick bugs out of my hair, Salamence.

Salamence: <Hmph.>

Ever: Anyway, Lu, I may have missed my post-lunch, pre-pre-dinner-nap nap, but you're free to join me for my regular pre-dinner nap.

-they wink, as if this is a normal thing to say-

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-Lucius smirks.-

Lucius: Oh, you think there's room in your schedule to accommodate me? I'm already committed to a post-dinner nap, so we're going to have to make the most of this particular appointment~

-He grabs a pillow to prop himself up with.-

-they're dropped in, and are immediately confronted by a large, dangerous-looking predator-

Megan: -reaches back, startled-

Logan: -raises a hand-

-and Megan stops, and Logan moves forward slowly until they're standing in front, weapon sheathed behind them, not challenging the...they're assuming it's like a catmon, with a direct stare in the eyes-

-radiating as unthreatening an impression as they can manage, trying to defuse the fight before it begins-

Logan: -as quietly as possible- Relax. Act like you belong here.

Addie: -chirrups, softly-

Megan: —

Palico!Vee: -wary hmm, restraining territoriality-

-Megan. Megan is the territory in question-

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Ever: That line should not have worked.

-they snuggle in further, and unpause a video they'd been letting run-

Ever: (sleepily) Our soundtrack for the evening will be every season of Queer Eye at once...

-and they're asleep-

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-Lucius grins.-

Lucius: You know I can't resist you, babe.

-He manages to resist the hypnotic magic of Queer Eye for a time, but before long is asleep alongside Ever with a small, contented smile on his face.-

Thanks to Herb and Morp for spagging!

-Knock, knock.-

-Kai awaits anxiously as the sound echoes around them, waiting for someone to open the door. It doesn't take long, then, for some creepy scuttling to be heard clattering behind the door and said door to be open by a shiny Cofagrigus with a creepy ass smile-

Mephisto: <Ah~h! Kai~! Oh the prodigal child hath returned indeed! Well, well, well Kai! What returns you to these halls today? Has the Lady called for your presence today via Marlowe? If she has, she hasn't told me! And she always tells me! Uehehehehe!. >

- The creepy coffinmon keeps laughing as he shoves open the door for Kai -

Mephisto: <Please, please come in~ The lady is up in her quarters, as usual~ You should know where to go, Uehehehe!>

-Kai nods, and steps in, proceeding toward Carmilla's quarters as usual.-

Kai: She said she had someone she'd like me to meet. Or, well, Marlowe did.

-Mephisto thinks, moving his eyes and rolling his hands in strange gestures until the metaphorical lightbulb appears above his head and that creepy wide-mouthed grin spreads back onto his face as he closes the door-

Mephisto: <Oh~! Oh~! Now I remember! Uehehehe! Yes, there is someone here that The Master is just dying to have you meet! Still, you're taking far to long! Dearest Kai! Far too long~! >

-Mephisto falls onto all four limbs, and begins to scurry horribly towards Kai at a lightning speed before snatching them up and shoving them inside their sarcophagial body. Kai squeaks in what might be protest, but who's to say?-

Mephisto: <   You should NEVER leave the lady waiting, Kai. That's how bad things happen~   >

-The Cofagrigus cackles as it begins to scamper around the maison as quickly as possible, not really caring for how much Kai gets knocked about in the process.-

Kai: Ow okay ow ease up ow hold on you're not exactly the softest in here ow ouch

-Eventually, Mephisto dumps Kai in one of the upstairs bedrooms, where two individuals are present - a woman sat in an armchair with legs crossed and wearing a flowing red dress that seems to fill about half the room, and a main of obvious Cain heritage reclining on the bed.-

Carmilla: Ah, my dear Kai! So good to see you again~

-Kai scrambles to their feet as quickly as they can, bowing ever so slightly, before taking a moment to glance at the Cain in the room.-

Kai: (..Wasn't he at the art gallery? Goddammit, I thought I'd avoided dealing with anyone there.)

-They clear their throat awkwardly-

Kai: Ah-heh, hello, Mistress, and... guest? You, uh, summoned me?

-The man on the bed yawns and sits up.-

Livius: Livius Cain, at your services. Most mortals know me as Edouard le Fain these days, but I suspect there's no need for aliases here.

-He glances over at Carmilla with a bored look.-

Livius: Why are we interrupting our session for them? I was beginning to enjoy myself earlier.

-Kai briefly makes a face, but quickly masks it and represses all related thoughts.-

Carmilla: Patience, Livy, you'll get your fill~ Besides, you said you needed someone to do your dirty work, and Kai here has proven wonderfully capable.

-She flashes a pointed (in more ways than one) grin at Kai. Livius looks more skeptical.-

Livius: Hrm... I can't say they seem like the kind of person I'm looking for.

Kai: (Wonderful, another terrible person to suck up to, and he's a fucking Cain at that. Unfortunately, the alternative isn't much better.) What, er, what kind of "dirty work"? If I was summoned, surely I can handle whatever it is.

Carmilla: Well, remember how last time I had you deliver a message to someone? Well, little ol' Liv here needs someone delivered to him~

Livius: Indeed. A former associate of mine took her eye off the ball and found herself locked up in prison. Naturally, I don't want her to waste away behind bars. No, I want her to learn that the consequences for failure are much more severe than that.

-He hauls himself off the bed and steps towards Kai, stopping only a few inches away from them.-

Livius: Is that something you can handle? I'm sure Carmilla wouldn't recommend just anyone for this task... unless she found it amusing, of course.

Kai: ...

-Their mind runs through a few possibilities. The risks, the tools they have at their disposal, the second option of just running and going into hiding, and then...-

-They exhale.-

Kai: ...Who and where?

-Livius gives a toothy grin of his own.-

Livius: Excellent. Her name is Kahlia Mahelona, and to the best of my knowledge, she's being held in the maximum security wing of Lumiose Prison. Don't see why, though. She's wetter than Carm's carpets after a feeding frenzy, and right now she's probably too weak to walk and chew necks at the same time.

-Livy's creative use of language for vampire-related turns of phrase falls on deaf ears, because the moment Kahlia's name is mentioned, Kai noticeably short-circuits.-

Kai: Fuck.

-Livius raises a curious eyebrow.-

Livius: ...What was that?

Carmilla: -dramatic gasp- Language, Kai! There are children present! Well, a little brat, at least~

-She laughs to herself, but Livius doesn't seem to appreciate the joke as his expression twists into an unpleasant scowl.-

Livius: Is there something you'd like to share with the class, Mx. Kai?

-Kai squeaks as they reboot and realize their mistake.-

Kai: My— my sincerest apologies, that slipped out. Uh, I— I know Kahlia. We've... done work together. Not my proudest moment.

-They frown as they connect a few dots.-

Kai: ...I guess if you're asking me to free her, then you know exactly what sort of work she dragged me into.

-The scowl fades from Livius's face.-

Livius: Ah, you were one of that lot, were you? In that case, you already know how unprofessional and frustrating to work with she can be. Still, that goes give me rather more faith in your abilities... as well as an idea of what I can do for you.

Carmilla: I told him he had to offer something in return. Wouldn't do to have you giving away your services for free, would it~?

-Kai refrains from making any remarks about doing services for Carmilla for free, and so Livius continues.-

Livius: If you are who I think you are - and please don't bother trying to deny it, I'm not as easily fooled as the viewers of children's cartoons - then you need a lawyer to clear your name. And not just a criminal lawyer, but a criminal lawyer, if you catch my meaning.

Kai: (...I suppose he was already a blood-sucking parasite, all he needed was a briefcase.) I... yeah. Clearing my name would be... a lot off my back...

-For a moment, their hand twitches, as if they're about to extend it to shake on the deal, but then they start thinking again.-

Kai: (...She said she didn't have the luxury of giving up crime. This is why, isn't it? She's trapped too. And I'll be bringing her right to this slimeball. But I can't... break the deal I make, and there's not a lot of room to back out. And if I don't, who's to say he won't just storm in and break her out himself?)

-They exhale, and extend their hand.-

Kai: I'll do it. I'll break her out by the end of the week, bring her to safety, and then lead you to the place I brought her. Does that sound reasonable?

-Livius grins, and takes Kai's hand.-

Livius: Eminently so. After that we can clear up whatever legal inconveniences you've gotten yourself tangled up in, and I can hand you back to Carmilla. I'm sure she's keen to get this all handled quickly so she can go back to having you and me all to herself.

Carmilla: Ohohohoho, you flatter yourself, Livy~

-She turns to Kai, who sighs in relief as the handshake binds the deal.-

Carmilla: I think that will be all~ Unless you want to stay for refreshments?

Kai: ...I will respectfully decline. It looked like you two were, uh, busy, and I wouldn't want to keep you two waiting.

-They bow as Livius looks over at Carmilla.-

Livius: That we were. Shall we get back to business?

Carmilla: Mmmm~ Mephisto?

Mephisto: <Uhehehehehe~ At once, Master!>

-Before they can react, Kai is once again unceremoniously engulfed by the Cofagrius and rattled around for a while before being dumped back onto the doorstep.-

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Des and Lita are sitting around talking. They may be approached.

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A Dusk Lycanroc with a gray jacket and a pair of headphones is walking around, appearing to be communicating with a pink-haired girl whose look in her eyes is seven years older than her body.

The girl was holding a thermos full of tea, and suddenly elected to sit down a short distance from Des and Lita. Her Lycanroc partner gets up on the seat beside her, closer to Lita and Des.

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Des and Lita pause their conversation and look at the odd pair.

Lita: "Uh, hello. Having a tea party?"

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"Just... kinda wandering," the pink-haired girl said, taking a sip. "It's nice to get out, even if you're still inside some hallways, but if your front door goes into a hallway is that still outside...?" She began muttering to herself.

The Lycanroc turned to look at Des and Lita and shrugged. <Her favorite tea does this to her,> he summarized.

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Des and Lita look at each other.

Des: "Is it...'herbal' tea?"

Lita: "Hopefully it's not the stuff my grandmother sells..."

Des: "What was that?"

Lita: "Nothing! Anyways, mind if we join you two?"

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-Kai gets a nigh-immediate response-

-and then another seconds later-

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She nodded. "Skittynip," she said, offering the thermos.

<And what do you mean, join?> The Lycanroc asked, adjusting his headphones. <We're already sitting on the same bench, effectively.>

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Des: -gingerly takes the thermos and pours a bit into a cup that he now has- Hrmmm. -takes a sip then hands it off to Lita who also sips-

Lita: "So, I believe some introductions are in order. I'm Lita, this is my future dad Des."

Des: "It's complicated."

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