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Rbade [PASIO] from Woodstocks Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
[PASIO]
#357776: Sep 4th 2021 at 7:20:31 PM

Ika pouts at Refia. "He's ghostly and goes in and out of him! He a-piers to be a s'and to me de-geso!"

"I 'ink he said they made a deal de-geso. Though Will doesn't seem happy as a clam about it..."

/\。。/\
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#357777: Sep 4th 2021 at 7:30:08 PM

"Thanks. I just hope Botar can forgive me for this whole accident."

Shifting her gaze to Pilly, Wanda returns her smile before tousling her hair.

Pietro looks intrigued.

"Hang on, my top speed? Heh, whatever it is, you can bet Stark's whole fortune that it'll be enough to save Botar," he says. "And, good luck finding someone fast enough to keep up with me. Unless you know that guy in the red suit who helped fight Derak."

Loki raises an eyebrow.

"Are you certain that dismissing Tuyet as a threat is wise, Helryx? For all we know, ignoring her could prove to be our undoing," he says.

"The last thing we need is her potentially informing the Assassins that we've lost Botar, if not outright joining their ranks," Thor chimes in.

Edited by IchigoMontoya on Sep 4th 2021 at 7:36:52 AM

BombonBombin Nightmare lord from Across time and space Since: Jan, 2021 Relationship Status: In love with love
Nightmare lord
#357778: Sep 4th 2021 at 7:33:36 PM

Hjaalmarch Stormcloak Camp

After being released, Pancho simply goes away to a nearby patch of bushes to barf.

Three freaking ghosts!
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#357779: Sep 4th 2021 at 7:36:38 PM

"I'll ask around with the others as well, just in case they know somebody.", Pseudo says to Pietro.

When Defense introduces himself, Pseudo looks shocked for a moment, probably not having expected a chance to meet with a representative of the Travelers so easily. He doesn't hesitate to shake his hand.

"It is... probably very obvious that you've caught me by surprise.", he says. "So, shall we discuss those resources on our way back to the base?"

"If you were to do so, do be careful. She may not be a threat to us as an organization, but she is still far from defenseless.", Helryx says. She then turns to Loki and Thor.

"I'm not dismissing her as a threat, but as one to us. The Assassins won't want anything to do with her anyway."

"Through interrogation, we discovered that they were the ones who revived Tuyet. She broke free of Mara's hold with the power of the Nui Stone and ran off on her own immediately though, which is why she was on her own. Regardless, unless she somehow acquires a new Nui Stone, she is not a top priority matter.", Trinuma says.

"Now, let us all go back inside.", Helryx says as she starts to walk.

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#357780: Sep 4th 2021 at 7:46:15 PM

Refia sighs and takes one extra sandwich before flying off.


Shaggy goes hypno-eyes again as X knowingly triggers his sleeper-agent phrase.

"Zoinks," he mutters wearily. "I, like, totally overdid it this time..."

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#357781: Sep 4th 2021 at 7:58:29 PM

Wanda blows out a lengthy, heavy sigh.

"So, if Pseudo's plan works and we manage to save Botar, do you think Mara will stay trapped?" she asks Pilly. "Or will we have to worry about her all over again?"

Pietro flashes a grin at Pseudo.

"Like I said, good luck with that. But hey, even if you come up short, I ought to be plenty fast enough to make up for it," he assures.

"Nevertheless, on the off-chance she manages to acquire this stone or something else capable of granting her such power, it might be prudent to keep a watchful eye out for her," Loki says. "I'm not particularly enthused about the prospect of Tuyet attempting to flood this realm a second time."

"In the meantime, I think we could all use this opportunity to relax and perhaps have ourselves a drink," Thor says. "Though I certainly wouldn't be averse to celebrating our victory."

With that, the brothers proceed to follow after Helryx.

ReynTheLord Since: Aug, 2017
#357782: Sep 4th 2021 at 8:05:51 PM

Gebura looks to the others in the alley, listening to them introduce eachother, make small talk... God, it's been a bit since she had any real human interaction outside of L corp or the Library.

"Well, seeing as introductions are being made, My name's Gebura, or, one of my names is." She simply sighs afterwards, saying "Just thought I'd get that out of the way."

DefRevenge24601 Strongest In History from Beyond The Void (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Strongest In History
#357783: Sep 4th 2021 at 9:22:50 PM

Pseudo's Base Exterior

Colonel: "Understood."


Defense: "Yes, let's."

He scoffs lightly (in a humored way) at Pseudo's surprise, then starts off to the base, expecting Pseudo to follow.

"DIO is the ultimate being! The being of the future! Dare you not to rival me!"
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#357784: Sep 4th 2021 at 9:36:08 PM

"I dunno if it'll be that easy. But I hope so.", Pilly says.

"I will keep that in mind.", Pseudo smirks to Pietro before he and Pilly follow the others to the base.

"The Nui Stone was a one of a kind artifact, created by a specific group of long-deceased crafters.", Krakua says to Loki. "The chances that she'll find another one are worse than abysmal."

"We would send out Vahki to find her, but sending them out alone when Hub can insert his data into machines would be another spy situation waiting to happen.", Tobduk says.

"You guys can go to the cafeteria then. EVE and I are gonna go look for everyone inside and see if they're all alright.", Lloyd says, going with them.


Once inside the base, Pseudo is about to lead everyone to the cafeteria when Roll suddenly speaks up.

"Oh, er... Pseudo? We may have a problem."

Pseudo stops in place.

"Another problem? What is it?"

"Well, I just had the security cameras do a check on everything in the base to see where we'd need to repair things, and..."

"... and what?"

"You should come see on the cameras."

Worried now, Pseudo runs to the main monitor room, with Pilly following. The Order follows too, but they just walk.

Once there, Pseudo looks over the cameras, nervous at first, then confused.

"Roll, I... am not seeing anything."

"Correct. And that's the problem. Ken Tahn's cell is empty."

Pseudo is confused again for a moment, then realizes what must have happened, then just lets his head drop on the desk while letting out a robotic groan.

"Don't tell me... he escaped during the ruckus."

"And during the black-out, it seems. I have no visuals on how he got out."

Pseudo takes a metaphorical deep breath before calming down.

"It is alright. Ken Tahn is a small fry right now. Fighting back against the Assassins and saving Botar should be our main priorities above all else."

"And G.E.M., because I promised I'd check in on them.", Pilly says to Pseudo.

"... Alright, and G-."

Beat

"... Roll."

"Yes?"

"I kept the Apple of Enlightenment on this desk.", Pseudo says. "Did one of the others take it away for safekeeping, or..."

Roll's face on the computer screen starts to look nervous.

"I... I don't know... I just know that it was here before the black-out, and once I came back online it was gone. Combining that with the burn-like damage done to the steel doors... I don't really know how he actually did this, but..."

Pilly blinks, then looks at Pseudo.

"Do you think..."

Pseudo just silently nods. Helryx actually looks somewhat guilty before turning to Loki.

"It... seems I should have brought up your request when I had the chance."


Hub Centralis

"Well now, I get low and I get high, and if I can't get either, I really try~", Ken Tahn sings, happily strolling down the street with the Apple of Enlightenment in his hand.

He then stops to do a twirl.

"Got the wings of heaven on my shoes, I'm a dancin' man and I just can't lose~"

Then he resumes walking, throwing the Apple up into the air once and catching it on the way down.

"You know it's all right. It's okay. I live to see another day. We can try, to understand, the New York's Times effect on man!~"

He pockets the Apple and claps as he walks towards an alleyway.

"Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive! Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin', and we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive~"

He does some quick skips before stopping in front of the alleyway, upon which he turns to face away from said alleyway... and moonwalks into the darkness as he vanishes within, his voice petering out all the while.

"Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive! Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' aliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive!~"

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#357785: Sep 4th 2021 at 11:22:29 PM

The Maximoffs follow Pseudo and Pilly into the base.


Once Roll reveals that Tahn had both escaped and swiped the Apple of Enlightenment on his way out, Loki buries his face in his palm and shakes his head.

"Indeed, you should have... But I assure you, Helryx, you're not at fault here."

Folding his arms, he fixes Pseudo with an unamused look.

"While Tahn thankfully didn't do as much damage as I feared, we'd still have the Apple if you'd simply agreed to my proposal when I first suggested it. Placing him in Majima's custody was far from a massive risk and you know it. It would have been much safer than keeping him locked up here for bloody ages."

Thor cuts off his brother by placing a firm hand on his shoulder.

"That's enough, Loki," he says.

Loki responds with an annoyed glance, but ultimately backs down.

The god of thunder shifts his gaze to Pseudo.

"Apologies, Pseudo. If it's any consolation, however, I believe it should be possible to convince Tahn to return the Apple through either persuasion or bargaining."

He then turns his attention to Pilly.

"And thank you again for agreeing to check on G.E.M., my friend."

Wanda, meanwhile, heads off to see if she might be able to find Ninten.

Pietro, on the other hand, leans against a nearby wall.

Edited by IchigoMontoya on Sep 5th 2021 at 5:44:47 AM

Bolded1 Fate, guide me from behind you!!!!!!!! Since: Mar, 2015
Fate, guide me
#357786: Sep 5th 2021 at 2:50:42 AM

... Huh, it's my first time seeing a merchant refuse more gold. Not that I complain; Rayleigh quips, with a small content smile as he take the chest back.

Are you sure? I could give you more, if you want! It's not trapped! Well, this one isn't, we deactivated it. Ha, nice move Rayleigh!

I had to do it, you were shoving your hands all over it.

Haha I knew you had my back!

Edited by Bolded1 on Sep 5th 2021 at 11:51:07 AM

Nautolan picture belongs to Bonesmarinated on twitter
KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#357787: Sep 5th 2021 at 7:20:28 AM

"Oh, no, it's fine, really!"

Anna laughs nervously. She is currently giving off mad Dehydrated Spongebob vibes.

"As for you," she says, turning to Mery, "If I ever find that thief, I'll make sure to give 'em a solid whooping, take that stone and keep it on hand for you. Can't say I won't charge a price for it, though~"

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
BombonBombin Nightmare lord from Across time and space Since: Jan, 2021 Relationship Status: In love with love
Nightmare lord
#357788: Sep 5th 2021 at 7:51:26 AM

Mery giggles. The price don't matter though. I can even give you a piece of the stone, if you want. I only want it away from evil hands.

It was nice to meet you all, but I have to keep on searching. Bye-Bye!

She waves them a goodbye, and leaves the alley.

Three freaking ghosts!
DefRevenge24601 Strongest In History from Beyond The Void (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Strongest In History
#357789: Sep 5th 2021 at 10:59:18 AM

Pseudo's Base

As Roll reveals what happened with Tahn and the Apple, Defense slaps his forehead and holds his hand there, exasperated.

Defense: "You're shitting me."

Colonel: "You seriously believed that it would be a clean wrap up?"

Defense: "Well, maybe I have some faith in the Arena."

Colonel: "Don't be so green."

Defense rubs his chin.

Defense: "I wish I could have gotten the Apple's wavelength, then that part would be a snap. But that's not our top priority. We need to get that tracker in order."

Colonel turns to leave, warping out before Defense has a chance to ask where he's going.

"DIO is the ultimate being! The being of the future! Dare you not to rival me!"
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#357790: Sep 5th 2021 at 12:16:34 PM

Pseudo and Pilly look at Loki as he speaks, and while Thor makes him stop, eventually Pseudo shakes his head.

"Thank you, Thor. But Loki is right. I was not at my best, but that is no excuse. I should have given the idea more thought than I did. I just figured that finding his home world and letting their law enforcers take Tahn in would have been the right thing to do."

He sighs.

"I'm not so sure. He has plenty of reasons to be spiteful towards me now. Luckily the Apple is not exactly needed for anything, but it would still be a good idea to look out for any signs of Ken Tahn at least. We won't capture him again of course. ... the way things are, that would do more bad than good."

Pilly then looks at Thor in particular and smiles.

"No problem. Luckily we have their coordinates, so it should be easy for me to just stop by tomorrow."

Axonn then turns to Defense.

"Speaking of the tracker, as well as other potential subjects, when would it be a good moment for our organizations to speak in more detail?"

As Colonel leaves, Pseudo seems to be reminded of something.

"Right, Roll, put up the warping limiter up again for now. The last thing we could use right now is more threats warping into the base without our knowledge."

"Will do."

"Roll, have you already fully checked if the Assassins have done anything to the computer data?", Helryx asks.

"I have. There's no new data in here that I don't recognize."

"That's a relief.", Pilly says.

Wanda would find Ninten not long after she began to look for him. He's in a room with two beds on opposite walls (though one has no covers or sheets, so it's probably not in use) and a drawer, with Giegue is sitting on the bed that does have sheets. Ninten is busy casting PSI Healing and PSI Life Up to restore Giegue's strength.

"This is ridiculous. You are going to wear yourself out."

"Hush, uncle.", Ninten says, looking serious. "We don't know what Mara's son can do, and I don't wanna risk you experiencing some freaky side-effects from having been hit by his attacks. I can just rest up later."

Giegue glances away, slightly awkwardly, as if he wants to be grateful for Ninten's concern but doesn't really know how to word it.


"Will you slow down already? You're just gonna hurt yourself.", Courne says as he flies through the air along with Viche, who is trying to stay ahead of Courne.

"Will you stop talking down to me just because I'm not some 'Super Saiyan' like you?", he grimaces.

"I'm not talking down to you, moron. You know well enough that you haven't recovered yet from getting the shit beaten out of you and then nearly drowning. You're forcing yourself at this point."

"That's the whole idea of training anyway!"

Courne just groans and shakes his head. He'd thought the same one too of course, but training with Beerus and Gowasu had taught him how to train himself properly.

Edited by DevilPsyco on Sep 5th 2021 at 9:57:29 PM

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
Rbade [PASIO] from Woodstocks Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
[PASIO]
#357791: Sep 5th 2021 at 1:02:21 PM

the sky probably

"The whole idea of training is to make yourself stronger, not get yourself killed. Though if it's the latter you want, I could always strap you down and torture you for science. Test subjects are a limited resource..."

Oca here! He's flying alongside them. And he appeared like... out of nowhere. Must have teleported in.

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DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#357792: Sep 5th 2021 at 1:05:29 PM

Viche and Courne, both startled by Oca's sudden appearance, fly a bit to the sides and look at him.

"Oh god it's you.", Viche says, looking around nervously. "That little thing's not with you though, right?"

Courne recovers much faster than Viche.

"Don't know if you're joking or not, but Viche is my responsibility... unfortunately. No sciencing on him, got it?"

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#357793: Sep 5th 2021 at 1:08:58 PM

Thor flashes a grin at Pilly and gives her a thumbs up.

"Let's pray that nothing unfortunate has befallen them. If everything is alright on their end, however, tell them I said hello," he says. "And, well, see if Linda's still on for our little arrangement."

He looks at Pseudo.

"As I recall, he's still on good terms with Loki. He'd simply have to claim to want the Apple for himself. At worse, he'll just have to exchange a bit of Asgardian gold for it."

Loki smiles his usual smile.

"As much as I appreciate Thor's vote of confidence, I should point out that Majima is always an option. Tahn seems far more likely to listen to him, after all."

Pietro turns his attention to the computer monitor.

"Hey, Roll, did the Assassins do anything to the base itself? We're gonna have a really bad time if turns out they sabotaged it or planted any bugs."


Upon spotting Ninten tending to the wounded Giegue, Wanda strolls into the room and casts a healing spell on the latter.

"You could always say 'thank you, Ninten, I'm grateful to have someone as sweet and kindhearted as you for a nephew'," she remarks with a smirk. "But if you're not good at being sentimental, you could just treat him to Oreos once you're feeling better."

Her gaze flickers to Ninten, and her smirk gives way to a warm smile as she gives him a hug.

"Thank god you're okay. You didn't have any trouble with the invading Hubs, did you?"

Edited by IchigoMontoya on Sep 30th 2021 at 11:02:22 AM

Rbade [PASIO] from Woodstocks Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
[PASIO]
#357794: Sep 5th 2021 at 1:09:31 PM

Oca shrugs.

"Don't think so. But who knows? He's a grown toddler. He can go where he wants."

He shrugs at Courne, grinning impishly.

"Half the time, the only difference between a joke and an offer is how the other person reacts. But got it."

"Anyways, sup?"

Edited by Rbade on Sep 5th 2021 at 1:29:24 AM

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DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#357795: Sep 5th 2021 at 1:33:14 PM

"Will do.", Pilly says.

Pseudo, meanwhile, nods.

"Perhaps these factors can help. Just be sure not to start a conflict if he keeps refusing. The last thing we want now is yet another enemy to worry about, especially one whose powers are still a mystery to us."

Roll, from in the screen, looks at Pietro.

"I'm still in the process of scanning everywhere, but so far I've found nothing suspicious yet. I thought I did for a moment when something in the basement got registered, but it turned out to be the tracker we'd put on Tahn when we had him help us out. He must've gotten rid of it during his escape."

"Speaking of scanning, we'll be doing the same to all of the Vahki in a bit. I refuse to risk one of them having been corrupted by Hub's data and serving as another spy.", Helryx says. "Any Vahki that seems suspicious will be destroyed on the spot."

Both Giegue and Ninten look as Wanda speaks and casts her spell.

"... I will consider the candy idea.", he says.

"Hi, Wanda.", Ninten happily says. "Good to see you're doing alright, I was wo-"

Cue him being momentarily surprised with a hug. He laughs after a bit before hugging her back.

"Not at all. Thanks to the Vahki and Wallace, of all people, leading the charge we easily got rid of most of the Hubs with little issue."

After the hug, he grins excitedly.

"As for me, I was the one who got to fire Pseudo's huge cannon. That was such a thrill!"

"Don't get a taste for firing huge weapons now.", Giegue snarks as he begins to float.


Viche continues to look nervous and sticks near Courne.

As for Courne, if he hadn't been in the Arena a long time at this point, he wouldn't know what Oca just asked.

"Nothing much, I suppose. Recovering from a battle from a while back."

"How can you be so casual around the person who made that thing?", Viche whispers.

"Because I'm not scared of that 'thing'.", he mutters back.

Edited by DevilPsyco on Sep 5th 2021 at 10:41:57 AM

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
Rbade [PASIO] from Woodstocks Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
[PASIO]
#357796: Sep 5th 2021 at 1:39:34 PM

"Yeah. ZJ can take a beating, but he's not deadly. To a saiyanoid, at least. Maybe I should change that..."

"How's the scaredy little dude doing? He in school or something?" He looks Viche over. "What was your name again? ... Ceviché? Nah, that can't be right, that's fish."

He pops a Hetap out of his inventory.

"Drinks?"


Whiterun

Ami!

"Hah!" Let's go do something!

She's out and about, doing what teenagers do. Or is she a young adult at this point? I don't think she ages in real time like the SIs do.

Edited by Rbade on Sep 5th 2021 at 1:40:33 AM

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DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#357797: Sep 5th 2021 at 1:51:36 PM

Umbra climbs out of the hole and hops down to the ground. With everyone else busy inside, he figures he could be useful by scouting out the surrounding area, just in case.

Then is, of course, the big moment when our glorious hero Umbra starts to scout with ever-vigilant sight, running around the mountain with his usual, impressive speed.


"Please don't.", Viche comments. He then looks comically annoyed.

"I'm a Saiyan soldier, not some schoolkid!", he says. "And my name is Viche!"

Courne just shrugs.

"Sure, I'll take a drink."

"Why are you being so casual with this guy!?", Viche then angrily asks Courne, but he looks like he could give less of a fuck about Viche's objections right now.

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#357798: Sep 5th 2021 at 1:52:31 PM

Whiterun

Geo!

He says nothing. Sure! What do?


Outside Pseudo's Base

Umbra may end up getting beaned on the head by a falling rock.

No, not just a rock - a shiny rock.

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
Rbade [PASIO] from Woodstocks Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
[PASIO]
#357799: Sep 5th 2021 at 2:11:04 PM

"Do you just not have friends where you come from? I figured even military societies like old Vegeta had like. Battle brothers or something."

He tosses Courne some of that legendary drink, Hetap. M!

"Things have been fairly calm for me, too. Gig as a professor is still going well. How's your training?"


Let's go-!

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/you_two.png

Ami squeaks and jumps out of the way as a massive scythe cleaves through the space between her and Geo as something whizzes past them.

Tahjin is here?!

Once he skids to a stop, he raises his arms menacingly at the duo.

Guys, I don't think this is what Ami was planning to do.

/\。。/\
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#357800: Sep 5th 2021 at 2:18:25 PM

Umbra gets beaned in a manner most majestic, falling over and face-planting onto the ground and eating sand.

Sand, of course. Dirt would be too unbecoming of Umbra's handsome visage.

He mumbles something before getting back on his feet, turning around and now seeing the shiny rock.

"What's this now?"


"Who needs friends when you can slaughter anything on the battlefield?", Viche grins.

"Like big monkeys and biting infants.", Courne snarks before catching the Hetap.

"... shut up."

"It's been put on hold for a bit because I have to look after Viche.", Courne says to Oca.

"Stop treating me like a freaking tagalong kid!"

"Stop acting like one then."

Viche just angrily grumbles before turning away from him.

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.

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