[right][color=1462ba][i][h2]Mariette[/h2][/i][/color][/right]
[color=1462ba]‘… Hm.’[/color] Mariette gazed over the endless checkerboard pattern and over the stars and galaxies in above her head, and the ruins swirling among them. The beauty was not entirely lost on her, but she wasn’t in a state to appreciate them. And, way off, there was something larger. Yes, the Overcity was a place where Magical Girls could duke it out without fear… but perhaps they were risking something more? Regardless, that was not the intention of tonight’s visit. For now…

[color=1462ba]‘…’[/color] Oh. No matter what she looked for, it was all in that direction. There was no question, then. She had a direction for what she was looking for. Then all she needed was- [color=1462ba]‘…!?’[/color] Mariette blinked a bit and frowned as the fungal cloud took shape, enveloping the giant. There was something that absolutely resembled, but…? … Oh, damn.

Her tentacles emerged, one wrapping around a surprised Eli, and the others etching themselves in the floor where they could find soft enough dirt, as the shockwave reached them. 

[color=57a345]‘Ih…!’[/color] Eli made a cry of surprise, while Mariette bit together as the force grabbed at their bodies, but she held firm. It wasn’t comfortable, the force could have blown her over hadn’t she braced for it. And… the woman’s laughter in the wind…

One thing was clear. This place was not necessarily safe. With that, Mariette grabbed into Eli and with a swirl, Mariette reversed their Overcity Shift and the two were sent back into the apartment they had left. With that returned the feeling of normality, of the world she had come from, of this boring apartment. But…

[color=57a345]‘Wh-what was that!?’[/color] Eli asked, alarmed. Mariette had no reply for her. Seemed like this… could be dangerous indeed. Instead, Mariette made her decision.

[color=1462ba]‘Eli.’[/color] She commanded.

[color=57a345]‘Ah, yes!?’[/color]

[color=1462ba]‘There is a battle going on. Go scout it. Justine may be involved. Find out what you can with your Third Eye. Do not get involved, but unlike previously, it is alright to take protection with other Magical Girls should you somehow be targeted. Investigate those who partake in the battle.’[/color] Mariette told, her voice cold.

[color=57a345]‘Ah…’[/color] Eli shivered a bit, but nodded. [color=57a345]‘Yes, mistress.’[/color]

[color=1462ba]‘Good. I’ll send you a bit closer.’[/color] Mariette told, and then a portal opened beneath Eli before she had a chance to respond, and Eli dropped down wordlessly.

Now, then. Mariette breathed out with a sigh. It was time to commit to another little thing she had to do.

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[right][color=57a345][h3][i]Eli[/i][/h3][/color][/right]
[color=57a345]‘…’[/color] Eli hit a rooftop some ways off from the trainstation battle. Far enough away that there shouldn’t be a risk of someone at the site noticing the magic of Mariette’s portal, but still close enough that Eli could get there quickly enough. … Things had started to move so quickly, Eli hadn’t had the proper time to readjust herself, after that happened to Deni… … … … … 

She shook her head, knowing her mistress depended on her. Cloaking herself with Darkness magic, as she always did when scouting, Eli started leaping from building to building with her harpy-wings helping her glide, heading towards the battle and intending on finding a rooftop from which to spy…