[center][h2]Arcadia[/h2]
[sub]Survey Initiative HQ - Exterior[/sub][/center]
[@Unfortunately][@hatman1801][@blue Demon]
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	Yvette barely noted Ebenzer as she left the room, sneering at his smile and heading outside without any delay. What did stop her, was when Sulfrax started spewing nonsense. She didn't turn to face him though. Instead, she continued her march across the Survey Initiative's outer courtyard with Karida in tow, towards the only other building on the grounds. A small bunker, which served for smaller discussion and intricate planning for Yvette, and any high-ranking CMAS officials she'd chosen to accompany her. 

	Yvette seemed less threatened by Sulfrax's presence then she ought to of been. Consequences were sure to follow, but her orders were clear. If it came down to Sulfrax V.S. the entire CMAS... Well, it's safe to say that she'd be on the winning side in that exchange. As she approached the survey command center, Yvette reached forward and clasped the door handle, but didn't turn it immediately. Truth was, her muscles were overcome by a tremendous fear. Had she been a catalyst for her team's doom, then and there? Yvette stared at the doorknob, slowly turning her hand before rushing into the command center to escape Sulfrax's ever present glare. The only one close enough to witness her distress was Karida, though. [color=9e0039]"Karida, please come inside,"[/color] Yvette stammered, holding the door open, before promptly shutting it behind her as Karida entered the building.

[center][h2]Arcadia[/h2]
[sub]Survey Initiative HQ - Command Center[/sub][/center]
[@Unfortunately]
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	[color=9e0039]"I apologize for Sulfrax. You may have inferred this already, what with Joshua standing at my side during the debriefing, but Sulfrax has been removed from project Shattered Shades,"[/color] Yvette explained, still easing her nerves with deep breaths between sentences. [color=9e0039]"At any rate, his presence shouldn't be of much concern. If he acts out of place now, the CMAS will swarm these grounds with officials. Thankfully his power is only a drop in Arcadia's cauldron of Arch Mages. I'm sure he'll return to Hyznia disgruntled- But enough of that!"[/color] Yvette made her way across a large rectangular table lined with several seats, stopping at what appeared to be a refrigerator, before raiding its contents for a pair of cold drinks. She tossed one copper bottle at Karida, and began chugging the contents of the other with reckless abandon. Thankfully, they were only loaded with fresh water, not [i]Gin[/i]. With a long sigh, Yvette contained herself and turned to Karida with a fleeting smirk. [color=9e0039]"There are several factoids that you'll need to know as my right hand, Karida. However, as much as I respect and trust Joshua and Sydney in their judgement, I still have very little reason to trust [i]you.[/i]"[/color] Yvette paused and took another swig of her drink before slamming it on the table. This was as leisurely as Yvette could act. The responsibilities and burdens that came with leading a survey group were new, but they'd already taken a significant toll on this poor woman's soul. She sat down after a few moments of tracing the lines that swirled across the wooden table between them. [color=9e0039]"But an order is an order, I suppose. Still, it would be a huge relief if you could assure me that your allegiances lie with the CMAS, one last time. I just... I need to hear it straight from your mouth."[/color] 

[center][h2]Arcadia[/h2]
[sub]Survey Initiative HQ[/sub][/center]
[@blue demon]
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	Brian spun around and began to follow after the rest of his team, but stopped as he caught Ebenezer standing up, frozen anxiously in place. It wasn't just the man's presence this time, Brian could've [i]sworn[/i] he heard something just then. A small animal? A mouse perhaps? Or was it just his imagination? Imp's scurrying should've been inaudible to him. [color=aba000]"Did you hear that?"[/color] He squeaked unintentionally, reacting to the disturbance he'd picked up on ever so slightly. Brian began to scan the HQ right after, unable to track Imp, or find anything else that permitted such an eerie sound. [color=aba000]"I think I might be hearing things,"[/color] he spat forcefully with an awkward smile, trying to inch his way away from Ebenezer. The last thing he wanted was to start up a conversation with that psycho warlock freak-show, but his manners wouldn't allow him to walk away if Ebenzer responded.
[center][h2]Diver's Paradise[/h2]
[sub]The Southern Exit[/sub][/center]
[@FateWeaver][@Sessamaru][@Jensoman]
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	[color=82ca9d]"Right, yes, questions should be shot in this direction, right here! I am the uh, leader, after all!"[/color] Luke assured the small group. Several Divers were already anxious to get moving, which was to be expected. Divers weren't often known for their patience, or content nature. When Alvios walked off though, Luke stepped back onto the pile of supplies with a suspicious smirk. [color=82ca9d]"As much as he'd like to avoid causalities, we're not obligated to abide, if ya catch my drift. We can't exactly expect those pride-ridden snobs over at the CMAS HQ to give up easily, eh?"[/color] Luke said, hushing his voice ever so slightly so that only the front rows of Divers could hear him clearly as he pointed in Alvios' direction. [color=82ca9d]"But yea! I think it'd be a good idea to head out, as soon as possible, fellas! There's a great distance to be covering before we get anywhere near Arcadia, let alone the site where we're planning to ambush Survey group Alpha!"[/color] Luke didn't quite catch it, but he'd given away more information than he should've. Nobody knew that the survey groups were being labeled with titles like 'Alpha' and the fact that they were ambushing this group was a little strange. How did Luke and his allies even know where this group would leave Arcadia? Who relayed their path to him? Luke stood there proudly for a moment as he realized what he'd said. He didn't let it get him down though, and immediately heading towards the southern exit. [color=82ca9d]"Don't hold your questions until the end of the tour, guys and gals! I'm perfectly capable of walking, [i]and[/i] talking! One of my many talents, haha!"[/color] Luke continued on his path for the exit, despite not clearly ordering the group to follow him out. It was assumed that they would follow, regardless. It was very clear that this man's biggest strength wasn't leadership, though.