[i]THUD![/i]

A heavy sound echoed through the ominously lit room. The table vibrated with the force that had struck it. It was if a gavel had struck it, or perhaps someone had slammed their hand down to punctuate that they had come up with a grand idea. 

This was not the case. It was merely Rurik's head careening forehead first into the wooden construct, a fine, dark mahogany, as his chin slipped off his palm.

[color=CFD3C6]"BWUH! I'm awake!"[/color] He was... now. Not before. His head shot up with an unusual quickness, brought about only from the sudden collision. [color=CFD3C6]"Did I miss anything important?"[/color]

One of the other council members let out an aggravated groan.

[color=CFD3C6]"Hey, in my defense, if we didn't keep the room so dark it would be easier for me to stay awake."[/color] He crossed his arms defensively, averting his eyes.

"Whatever." Another member sighed. "We're trying to come up with a plan to crush the Vigilante's and St. Laurel's if you'd care to grace us with your wisdom." Laden with sarcasm, of course.

[color=CFD3C6]"Ah, I see."[/color] Rurik nodded. Of course that was it. [color=CFD3C6]"Well, if it's crushing them, then obviously we'll need... something... very heavy."[/color]

"That's not-"

[color=CFD3C6]"Like a piano."[/color]

". . ."

[color=CFD3C6]"Or an [i]anvil[/i]."[/color]

"You watched cartoons earlier, didn't you?"

Rurik folded his hands before his face, a serious, pensive look coming across him. As if he was plotting. [color=CFD3C6]". . .yes."[/color] But there was nothing to it. If he hadn't been on the council, he'd hardly have cared about crushing the opposition. Actually? He... still didn't. [color=CFD3C6]"I love that rabbit."[/color]

The council member pinched the bridge of their nose, trying to remain calm. But alas, "WHY. IS. HE. HERE!?" they failed.

[color=CFD3C6]"Because-"[/color] [i]WHAM![/i] Rurik had leaned back in his chair, only to accidentally tip it over backwards. However, he simply kicked his heels up to rest them on the table. [color=CFD3C6]"Don't worry, I think this is actually more comfortable."[/color]