[hr][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/lr2aPKL.jpeg[/img][h1]The PRA.[/h1][/center][right][b]Interactions:[/b] Lila ([@NoriWasHere]), Stormy ([@Blizz]), & Luca/Bianca ([@FernStone]).[/right][right][b][code]The Halloween Festival. The Beach Bar. Cracker Island.[/code][/b][/right][hr][hr][center][hider=Soldier's Dance - Adriana Figueroa][youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT7iqzEErbI[/youtube][/hider][/center][hr][hr][quote=Stormy][color=00ff98]"I'm not going to patronize anybody here by implying that we are [i]destined[/i] to be able to make amends properly. But I want to, at the very least, [i]try[/i] to make that a possible future. We're [i]dying,[/i] you know this already. And the truth is we've got nothing to show for the investigations we've conducted. Bianca is in danger, no less than any of us. We both want to protect our people, Meifeng. That means protecting the ones we care about from [i]Father Wolf.[/i] If there is a chance that mine will live one more day by speaking like this, then I'll it my responsibility, and mine alone, so no one else has to sit through this. And if anyone holds it against me, just know that I'll respect that,"[/color] [/quote]

The pivot that Stormy made did not go unnoticed by Meifeng. She agreed with most of what he said, but ultimately, the Sycamore Tree Coven was, as it stood, not worth notice. Director Alcott wanted the Stygian Snake; they also wanted the city of St. Portwell to be under control before the powder keg ignited. Meifeng hunched her head forward and drank out of the straw until she quickly felt the liquid flow stop. She looked down and saw that she and Cindy had finished their drink and were in the mood for another; however, she would not ask Stormy for another drink. Meifeng looked up at Cindy, who smiled at her, but the former kept her facial expression flat.

"Now, allow me to speak if you don't mind," Maximilian Cornell said. Meifeng tilted her head in his direction, "Before I say anything, I'm [i]officially[/i] nothing more than a rank and file agent, and I,[i] in no capacity[/i], can speak for the PRA or the St. Portwell office. I understand how you - oh, as Agent Manalo said, I'm[i] Maximilian Cornell[/i] by the way - I [i]understand[/i] how you all feel."

"... There he goes playing Superman again," Cindy whispered into Meifeng's ear, laughing.

"The PRA overstepped; there is no way around that. There is no way we can fix things over some drinks and a polite conversation," Maximilian began his speech. "That is an example of the behavior that Director Alcott and I wish to avoid. In my opinion, say whatever you want about 'the Feds'; the PRA is meant to [i]protect[/i] people from what they cannot protect themselves from. That doesn't mean we should brutalize little factions like the Sycamore Tree Coven, isn't that right, Agent Liao?"

Again, Maximilian spotlighted her, but Meifeng sighed, closing her eyes...

"... We're not on duty right now, Maximilian; you can call me Meifeng," she began. "And that is correct."

Cindy smirked.

"... Yeah, she's acting like she [i]wouldn't[/i] have been in a Coven when she was y'all's age!" She then laughed, and Meifeng's face went red.

Her face went red as her friends teased her, but there was another matter that they had to address: the serial killer, Father Wolf. Initially, Meifeng dismissed it when Kali and Bianca brought it up to her as a matter for the mundane police (Her office was stretched out as is!). Now that there's a connection, Meifeng knew it could have something to do with the Stygian Snake. Even if it were not related, eliminating a serial killer would be beneficial.

"As far as Father Wolf goes..." Meifeng paused for a moment. "By my own admission, I originally dismissed it: it. However, I will give [i]anything[/i] not to lose Bianca or any of the other Agents under my command, so maybe it's something that I will look into..."

"We're stretched thin, though," Cindy added. "I wish we could magically wave our hands and get rid of that psychopath." She laughed as she leaned in.

"But the people we have here are good, real good," Cindy laughed. "We'll probably take care of him in no time - trust me - but as a show of good faith, we can share information that's not like [i]top-secret[/i], right Meifeng?" 

"That's fine," Meifeng said. "Unfortunately, our two Intelligence Officers are on leave and won't be back until next week, so you'll have to give us some time here."

[quote=Stormy][color=00ff98]"But for now, drink to your heart's content, everyone. I meant what I said, it's on me tonight."[/color][/quote]

"Come now," 

Meifeng leaned forward, putting both hands together as she stared at Stormy. "I was fine getting one drink for free, but I cannot milk you for drinks in good conscience." 

"How about we get [i]you[/i] a drink, Mr. Carson?" Cindy said, laughing. 

Meifeng awkwardly coughed.

"Um, hey..." Fiona finally pipped up, looking at Lila's arm. "... Are you okay there? Do you need help at all?"

Then, all the other PRA Agents looked at her.

"What? Are you getting ready to fly away? Caw caw!" Trevor said, flapping his arms like a bird.


[hr][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/onHsgyw.jpeg[/img][h1]The Greenwood Coven.[/h1]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/6D400qM.png[/img][img]https://i.imgur.com/O6LA4nR.png[/img][/center][right][b]Interactions:[/b] The Togaline.[/right][right][b][code]The Halloween Festival. The Beach Bar. Cracker Island.[/code][/b][/right][hr][hr]

Following Leon, Adora and Greenwood made it to the... Toga party? 

Adora's jaw dropped, her face twisted up at the mere sight because it was certainly a sight to behold! A whole ass Toga party that Sully was leading, and Drake Blackmore was there too - two people that she hadn't seen in over ten years. Along with someone that she never wanted to see again... Emily G. Reed. Adora narrowed her eyes at her and could never bring herself to be civil with her because of how she treated Lisa. She remembered getting into a few fights with her in the Old Coven over her treatment of her late friend... Hopefully, she grew up and found something better to do with her life than harassing people weaker than her. There was that part of Adora that wanted to find out for herself, but she knew time would tell.

Meanwhile, Adora just focused on her new Greenwood friends... When Greenwood got there, they all looked at each other in astonishment. However, James laughed as he cupped his hands together and shouted,
[i][h3]"Ruby!"[/h3][/i]
Ruby whipped her head around to see her friends, then spoke to the Toga party, "Save a spot for me!" That was when she disengaged, hopped out of the toga party, and went over to her friends.

"... I see you're enjoying yourself! Ha!" Jessica laughed, putting her hands behind her head.

"You turnt [i]up![/i]" Naomi laughed. 

"Here I thought I'd [i]never[/i] see the day you'd break bread with Emily G. fuckin' Reed!" James laughed, crossing his arms. 

Ruby shrugged.

"Consider it a Halloween Festival truce," She said, then laughed. "Where the hell were you guys at? I was texting you all day!"

They all facepalmed.

"... We were looking for [i]you![/i]" Jessica laughed, her hand still pressed to her face. She pulled out her cell phone and pointed at it, laughing some more. "Did you even check your phone...?"

Ruby reached back... only feeling her butt in the process. "... [i]Oh yeah.[/i]"

"Wait..." Naomi circled Ruby to get a look at her back (No, she is not trying to look at her ass). "... You're not wearing [i]anything[/i] under this! Your whole booty hanging out!"

"Eh, the best way to party, in my opinion," Ruby shrugged, then her eyes landed on Adora, "... And you guys went and recruited someone without [i]me...?[/i]"

Adora leaned back, putting her hands up.

[color=fd8a6c]"Don't get ahead of yourself, sister,"[/color] Adora began, [color=fd8a6c]"I just met you all like ten minutes ago... but I take it you're Ruby?"[/color]

"Heh, I see my reputation proceeds me," Ruby smiled, "In the flesh."

Adora extended a hand, and Ruby took it.

[color=fd8a6c]"Adora, just Adora. Not Appie..."[/color] Adora glanced at Leon, who was already partying. Then she sniffed deeply and realized that this chick [i]reeked[/i]. [color=fd8a6c]"Maaaaaaan, you smell like a walking hot box..."[/color]

"That's just the new fragrance," Ruby said, "You hangin' with us?"

Adora shrugged.

[color=fd8a6c]"... I guess,"[/color]

"Good," Ruby said, raising a fist, "Now everyone! Get naked!"

"Huh?" Autumn raised an eyebrow.

"... What in the world?!" Naomi recoiled. 

"I thought you'd never ask!" Jessica shouted, unbuttoning her dress shirt.

Adora shook her head and said to both of them.

[color=fd8a6c]"... It ain't that kinda party, sis,"[/color]

Ruby turned around and whistled, then shouted,

"... [b][i]TOGA![/i][/b]"

Ruby stuck out her hand, and someone threw a toga at her, and she gave it to Jessica. Who had already stripped out of her outfit, throwing the toga on. She quickly handed her clothes to Autumn, 

"Watch this for me, will you?" Jessica said.

"... S-sure!" Autumn stammered.

"I'll participate, but I'd like to keep my clothes on!" Kashmira laughed.

"... [b][i]TOGA![/i][/b]" Ruby shouted; a toga was sent her way, and she handed it to Kashmira, who put it on over her saree.

There was something oddly endearing to Adora about their interactions... it had been ages since she had cut loose. Maybe... Maybe this was something Adora needed. To cut loose. Do something -[i] anything[/i] - to distract herself from her troubles.

[color=fd8a6c]"... You know what?"[/color] Adora put a hand on her hip, [color=fd8a6c]"Show me how to cut loose. Toga me, sis!"[/color]

"I thought you'd never ask," Ruby then whistled and shouted, "... [b][i]TOGA![/i][/b]" A toga was thrown into her hands, and she gave it to Adora.

"... You look like you [i]need[/i] to cut loose,"

Adora couldn't help but [i]finally[/i] crack a smile that she would call cutesy if she had a mirror right now.

Amelia took off her "costume" (as in she only took off those damn cat ears) and stuck her hands out, and a toga was tossed into her hands. She put it on the Toga over her clothes, and Pearl did the same when she got a toga.

"Um, someone has to stay with our stuff..." Autumn said as she neatly placed Jessuca's clothes on the stroller.

"Ya'll having fun, but we're gonna stick with Autumn, make sure no one messes with our... valuables, you know!" James said, placing a hand on Naomi's shoulder.

"Homies old and new!" Ruby shouted, "[i][b]LET'S PARTY![/b][/i]"

All the toga-wearing members of Greenwood (and Adora) shouted, raising their fists in the air as they hopped on the conga line, shouting in harmony with the others,

[i]"Toga, toga, [b]TOGA![/b]"[/i]