[b]Nono, Castle Tepes, Nox[/b]

Nono grinned as they entered the mansion at last, buoyed by reinforcements and her own attitude as the group went inside. She was looking forward to seeing what this place was like, and the Shadow Eternity attack was but a small concern right now. Not to say that she had forgotten entirely, but with no sign of their arrival as of yet, she didn't see the need to be overly worried about it. They would face that problem when the time came. 

She paused a bit at the new maid, easily able to pick out the stitches and bolts in addition to the fangs. Well, that was odd. Perhaps she was an artificial construct like Nono herself? It made sense at least, moreso than a ghost did. After all, robots and things like that she could relate to. Less so supernatural beings.

"Hello," she waved in return as she stepped inside, still following close by Saber in the process as they entered. "Whoa," she commented aloud as she looked about, noting the architectural style, what was shown off, and fully taken in by the impression of royalty and nobility. She wouldn't even hold such things as the plush bats against the current occupants, given where they had to live. 

She nodded in agreement at what the Queen said, before frowning as she looked at Gintoki. "Geez, how could you think something like that? Why would the Queen bring us here just to defend a fake?" That said, she looked back to the Queen, good mood undiminished. "I'm ready to go." The sooner they got it done, the sooner they could prepare for the attack. 

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[b]Misaka 10,032, Academy City[/b]

The walk towards the Windowless Building began, Misaka silent as they went on their way. Even if she were tired from everything, she would not have said so. At least not while they were on a mission anyway. Off the clock the Sister could be just as much a handful as the original, as had been seen before. But for now, she was focused and disciplined, fulfilling the task she had been given to the utmost. 

At least they were soon able to hit a road and begin the trek to the city through the hills and such. A long walk, but one they had little choice about. At least the thief wouldn't be able to run away in an open space like this, if she didn't want to get shot (by rubber bullets) So it was doubtful that they had anything to worry about.

"Yes," Misaka confirmed without adding anything to that that would be indicative of emotions or feelings otherwise. That would be because she didn't see the need to, focused on walking, watching Marisa. and interfacing with the Network at the same time. If Kakine was bored then he would come up with something to amuse himself. That was as far as her consideration of that went. 

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[b]Ilyasviel von Einzbern, Shadow Eternity HQ[/b]

Ilya sighed as she relaxed in the Shadow Eternity HQ, feet propped up as she rested on a couch. Boring, definitely that, but she'd have her fill of action soon enough, if the Leader had anything to say about it. But while Ilya didn't necessarily have to listen to her at this moment, she chose to anyway. She liked living, and soon enough she'd find her way back to her reality to settle the score with her copy. Until then, she;'s park it here. 

"Boring," she said to herself in annoyance, after a quick check of her prana levels to see if she needed to go harvest some before the coming fight. But what she had would probably be enough, if she didn't throw around anything too powerful. Miyu had been pretty useful for topping her up, but sadly she didn't have access to that particular source any more. And nothing else was really enough to get her back to full strength. But she'd manage, like she always did. 

Indeed, she couldn't seem to stop her thoughts from wandering, remembering the angry memories of her life after her rebirth, and how insistent everyone was on denying her, rejecting her. It was all she could do to keep her cool. Why couldn't they see that she was the real Ilya, the one that was meant to exist? Her place belonged in the supernatural. 

Fortunately, a sigh took her away from that as she lounged in the break room, simply waiting for the call. No, they didn't want her, but she would deny them. One way or another she would survive, and she return to how things should have been. There was no other choice.