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	Alicia did not leave Binky with many choices. She demanded that Binky tell her everything, or she would hand her over to Sammy.

        [color=baddab]”B-but of course!”[/color] Binky clasped her hands together. At this point she looked absolutely miserable. There were cuts all over her body, and here legs had swollen bruises from the  minor fractures she incurred falling. She remained on her knees as if in prayer. [color=baddab]”I-I'm not sure if you know this, but most of us, u-us magical girls, didn't really hit the jackpot when we were created.”[/color] She exhaled, her eyes wandered over everyone. [color=baddab]”It's luck really, like a roll of the dice. You're either gifted with power or you're not. Our entire lives are decided by whatever the puchuu desires, as well as a few other external factors.”[/color] Binky pulled apart her hands and placed them on her knees. They were still shaking. [color=baddab]”I-I was a guy. I didn't have perfect physique, but I had okay grades and did everything my parents asked of me. But a single roll of the dice determined that I would spend the rest of my life as a fast food lobbing magical girl. This was all decided since my transformation, and my fate can't be changed...”[/color] Binky pulled out a red coin and held it up for Alicia to see. [color=baddab]”...Until now.”[/color] Binky's eyes rested on the coin. Her body stopped quivering when she brought the coin closer to her face. [color=baddab]”You're familiar with the black coin, which causes a surge of magic so great that it warps and twists a magical girl's being. You can't help but be corrupted. But this red coin works on a different principle. It doesn't increase your magic, it [i]shuffles[/i] it.”[/color] She turned to look at Alicia again. [color=baddab]”With this, people like me have a second chance! We don't need to be humiliated any longer!”[/color] She hugged the coin against her chest. [color=baddab]”But of course, there are risks related to tampering with the flow of one's magic. We needed to test it on some willing magical girls. But something strange happened.”[/color] She pointed at Sammy. [color=baddab]”She can look into the future. Just a few seconds, but it's an ability I've never witnessed before!”[/color]

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	[b]“She lies! It's all deductions!”[/b] Alicia could tell that Sammy was lying. 

	[color=baddab]”But she could have deeper mutations that aren't present yet! We don't yet know the long term effects of the coin, which is why we need to monitor her, and those she escaped with!”[/color] She looked to Sammy. [color=baddab]”It's for your own good!”[/color]

	The detective folded her arms. [b]“The beacon girl asked a good question though. You aren't at this alone. Who else is helping you?”[/b]

	Binky hesitated to answer. [color=baddab]”W-well, there are a few people who are interested in this p-project. I've received a lot of donations from a lot of d-different, um, investors.”[/color] Another pause. [color=baddab]”This coin is my creation though. Through my own efforts, it was made.”[/color] As far as Alicia could tell, everything Binky said was the truth. Though some bits seemed a little indirect. 

	Sammy gave Binky a long stare before her cats started to surround the group. [b]“What do you intend to do, beacon girl?”[/b] She twirled her magnifying glass in her hand. [b]“I'll have you know I don't like to have my time wasted.”[/b]

	Binky was giving Alicia the most desperate puppy dog eyes she could manage.

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[b]Age: 24/11 | Gender: Female/Female | Illusion, Gravity
Body | Power of Friendship, Regeneration, Third Eye | Moirai
Coercion, Soul Jar, Martial Training, True Sight, Parasite, Gifted, Awareness, Mystic Artifact

Magical Overload, Paragon, Blessing, Gifted Item | Monster Form, Big Brother, Arrogance, Vendetta
Redirected Magic, Second Specialization | Non-Standard Limbs, Destroyer[/b]

STR: 05 | AGI: 04 |  VIT: 05 | MAG: 03 | LCK: 03

STR: 10 | AGI: 08 |  VIT: 11 | MAG: 17 | LCK: 05

Earnings this post: Zilch

Total: 2 Gold, 95 Silver, 96 Bronze
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	Mac was prepared to create a mighty illusion if she had to get Binky out of this. But more than anything else, she was curious what Alicia was going to decide to do with her. Binky's position didn't look great right now, but it wasn't like she had lied or anything. 

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        Mika was snapped out of her trance when Helga hugged her. Such a gesture didn't do much for the lamenting magical girl's emotional state, but it did bring her into the present. As soon as Lupa started talking to her, Mika shifted back into her original magical girl form. [color=tomato]”What do you mean? I'm Mika, and you are-”[/color] It was no use. Lupa might have been alive, but her memories had been entirely erased. That had to be the nature of mommy spider's attack. But it seemed to have left behind some radiant marbles tangled in a web. Mika's senses didn't tell her they were dangerous, so she picked them up. Upon doing so, Lupa suddenly came to attention, flashing the confident smile she wore when she first met Mika. [color=tomato]”Gah!”[/color] The beast girl dove backwards, but Lupa made no other sudden movements. Cautiously, she circled around Lupa to inspect her. Something Mika noticed was that Lupa wasn't reacting to her presence. But something she did pick up on was that Lupa was posed exactly how Mika was imagining her. Every wag of her tail or twitch of her arm that happened in her own mind, Lupa mimicked. [color=tomato]”Oh no...”[/color] Mika sunk to her knees. [color=tomato]”Lupa, you lost your marbles!”[/color] But Lupa's only reaction was to place her hands on her hips, just like Mika mentally commanded her to. It was hard to be relieved with Lupa's current predicament, but at least she wasn't dead. [color=tomato]”There has to be a way to reverse this...”[/color]

	[color=peachpuff]”Alright, good job everyone. I think we're done here.”[/color] Su walked back to the allyway where Mika was, only to see her staring at Lupa. The hotel manager exhaled before leaning against a wall, arms folded. [color=peachpuff]”Are the two of you okay?”[/color]

	Mika tightened her hand around the marbles. [color=tomato]”I am, but I don't think Lupa is.”[/color]

	Su's eyes wandered over the two. [color=peachpuff]”I see.”[/color] She pushed herself off of the wall. [color=peachpuff]”Let's return. I'd prefer to get out of here before anyone else arrives.”[/color] Su momentarily flicked her eyes up and looked at the stranger(s?) on the roof. 

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        Abigail beamed with joy when Aurelio and Sally said they'd see them together. She turned to face Aurelio, who said they could come to HQ to rest up. [b]“We didn't even get as much as a scratch, save Shona, but she's too proud to admit when she's tired.”[/b] 

        [b]“Pride has nothing to do with it, this is just a flesh wound.”[/b] Shona had a hole going through her ribs, right out her back. The rose knight's thrust had gone entirely through her body. Yet she remained standing, as if completely free of harm. [b]“I will heal this in time. I'm more concerned for Elroy. He was struck by one of Penny's attacks.”[/b]

        [b]“See? Stubborn!”[/b] Abigail chuckled. [b]“Anyway, hold onto your butts!”[/b]

	Sally, Aurelio, and the three remaining beacon buddies were pulled into the over city. It was the same spot they were in before, only Divinia wasn't present. Shortly after they “warped in,” a boy with small horns appeared out of thin air and fell in front of Aurelio and pointed at him with gun fingers.

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	[color=c9272c]"Prepare for trouble."[/color] He said.

	Regina appeared just a second later. Her arms were folded. [color=f200f2]"You don't understand stealth at all, do you?"[/color]

	[color=c9272c]"Firstly, you're suppose to say 'make it double!' Two, I stayed quiet until we got to this place."[/color] Elroy folded up his arms. [color=c9272c]"Anyway! I'm Elroy! Regina, this is glass eye and carrot top."[/color]

	[b]“I knew you were hurt.”[/b] Shona extended her hand towards Elroy and started to heal his bruises. He hadn't really anticipated that attack from Penny, so she got in a clean shot on him. But little of it was visible, as it was mostly under his shirt.

	Regina groaned. [color=f200f2]"Well, we're all here now."[/color] Regina was playing with her hair, not really making eye contact with anyone. [color=f200f2]"I'm actually a bit surprised, I never suspected that there would be beacon members who were interested in meeting monsters."[/color] She chuckled nervously. [color=f200f2]"Actually, I shouldn't say that. I guess I only thought Beacon was interested in destructive, ruthless monsters. Monsters like Penny."[/color] She stopped stroking her hair. [color=f200f2]"Penny and I first met in front of our home. Elroy and Alicia were trying to negotiate a peaceful resolution, as we were unknowingly on Beacon territory. There are certain mistakes you're going to make when you don't have a patron to guide you."[/color] Regina gripped her hair tight, balling her hand into a fist. [color=f200f2]"Penny took a shot at me unprovoked, and Elroy retaliated. Alicia, being the upstanding beacon girl that she is, thought it was wise to attack Elroy. After the two of them got the snot beat out of them, their back up showed up and we were forced to leave our home. Not that there was much left of it at that point. I'm told Alicia got a promotion for her actions."[/color] When she released her hair, there were small cuts on her hand where her nails had sliced into her skin. [color=f200f2]"But despite all of this, I don't hate Beacon at all. If anything, I admire them. How they spread fear, how they warp the minds of those under them, and how they get justice by killing and enslaving what scares them. Those are all things I wish to emulate."[/color] When Regina turned to look at Aurelio, her eyes had taken on a reptilian look: A long iris with a yellow halo. [color=f200f2]"Do either of you like sleepovers?"[/color]

	Elroy reached behind his back to grab his shield and moved slightly in front of Regina. The beacon buddies made no sudden movements, and seemed oblivious to what might be going on.

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	The twins... did not look like they were having quite as much fun as Lily. They were trying though. But Vanessa looked distracted, and Jessica looked like she was getting tired.  When Lily waved, the two of them looked out the window.

	[b]“That Alex?”[/b] Vanessa rubbed her chin. [i][b]“I use to be hotter! Way hotter!”[/b][/i]

	[b]“Numbers? Yea! Let's exchange those real quick.”[/b] Jessica gave Lily both her own number as well as Vanessa's, all while her twin watched Alex walk out of sight. [b]“We should totally hang out with your friends some time. We could play some music or watch a movie.”[/b]

	Vanessa looked at her phone. [b]“Suppose we have some things to do as well.”[/b]

	[b]“Yea, gotta forward our plans for world domination!”[/b] She giggled. [b]“Yea, gotta forward our plans for world domination!”[/b] the two girls fist bumped. Once Lily had left, they both collapsed to the ground and looked at the ceiling. 

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	A police car pulled part way into the stadium. A blond woman with a messy ponytail stepped out of the drivers side, and a woman with long, straight hair got out of the passanger side. You could tell just by the way she walked she had a lot of confidence. Her eyes were looking straight ahead, and every step had purpose. Her partner didn't look nearly as professional. Her eyes darted all over the place, and she was half squatting as she staggered around the stadium. Before long, the blond woman got to her target, which was Sil. The white haired woman stepped behind her and elevated her to her feet. As they walked back to the car, the blond woman spoke. 

	[color=#bd71e8]“You're under arrest for disturbing the peace, causing property damage, and battery. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you can’t afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you.  Do you understand these rights?”[/color] before long, Sil was thrown into the back of the police car. The two police officers then got back into the car and drove off. Once they were out of the stadium, the white haired girl turned around to look at Sil. 

	[color=ade81b]”Hi! I'm the new girl!”[/color]