[Center] [img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/180715/d80bb0fbb433935c1613207a0d09ae3f.png[/img] [Sub] -=Ǝ Center Stage E=- [/Sub] [/center] [@Ariamis][@Asuras] [color=fff79a][i]‘Tough crowd’[/i][/color] Aurelio would muse to himself as her found himself staring down a rather imposing great sword, or it would be imposing if he was worried in the slightest that he was about to be attacked. He had committed no crimes, had broken no tenants. Still, with smooth grace he re-positioned his cane so that it was planted on the ground in front of him his hands folded over the handle. [color=fff79a]“Now, now. Is that really necessary?”[/color] he would ask Dawn casually his cheerful demeanor not phased in the slightest though a single brow was raised in question. He had to admit the amount of Determination coming from the warrior threatening him was rather impressive. Before he could get a reply or any foot hold in the room really, Rebecca would step up and begin giving a rather casual and lackluster request to join the Ascendancy. One that the magician could tell was false, if for no other reason than the amount of Fear pouring off of the girl next to him. He tucked that little piece of trivia away under his hat however, and returned his attention back to Rachel when she once address him, and only barely managed not to roll his eyes. [color=fff79a]“Sylvia didn’t take us anywhere. Sylvia didn’t abandon Penrose or Beacon. All of us were abducted by a Lesser Force.” [/color] He would state loudly and clearly to everyone assembled in the room, before returning his cane to under his arm with a flourish and starting to follow after Rachel. He doubted that anyone in the Ascendancy would really trust his words, but at the same time his words weren’t really meant for them. They were for the regular boys and girls in the room, the ones who knew Sylvia, Sally, and Alicia. It was to help reassure them that those they trusted didn’t disappear for no reason, that they hadn’t been abandoned. The fact that it was true would be heard by any Light users in attendance and with luck spread far and wide. Just before Aurelio exited the room after Rachel, he would turn back towards the assembled Beacon members with a concerned look on his face as he let his gaze wash over all of the rank and file who stood on the edges of the room. Suddenly he would crack a lopsided smile, grab his top hat and give a deep bow to the room. From his hat a flock of doves would spring forth, all of them radiating Comfort, Compassion and Peace. They would fly around the room once or twice before vanishing, at which point Aurelio would stand back up and don his hat once more, a large friendly smile on his face. With a wave to them all he returned towards following Rachel off into the other areas of Beacon. [hr] [Center] [img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/180513/5ef5b8f32a843a2a76c1b0aa903ab393.png[/img] [Sub].:⋮No Brakes⋮:.[/Sub] [/center] [@Rune_Alchemist][@Ariamis] She knew what Cindy was going to say before she said it. She had seen the news feeds, and the comments of Glimmer side of things helped fill in the gaps. That didn’t make hearing it any easier. [color=9e0039][u][b]“I am going to turn that waste of plastic inside out the first chance I get.”[/b][/u][/color] She would say through grit teeth, before she forced a deep breath and shunted her frustration, fear and even curiosity about how Cindy’s touch felt to the side. They could be dealt with later; right now she had more important things to take care of. [color=9e0039][u][b]“I’d be glad to help”[/b][/u][/color] She would say as she walked with Cindy towards the hole in the ground that once used to be a simple bolt hole and now lead towards the other layers of the Lair. [color=9e0039][u][b]“Also more thankful then ever no one from Beacon ever asked to see my home. What’s-”[/b][/u][/color] Penny would cut herself of mid word and mid stride, her eyes flickering with light as she accepted and processed all the electronic messages that had been sent her way. [color=9e0039][u][b]“Shit”[/b][/u][/color] the robotic girl would say after a moments of silence. [color=9e0039][u][b]“We’ve got a few issues, and some good news.”[/b][/u][/color] She would explain to Cindy [color=9e0039][u][b]“Seems a trio of Monsters, liches I think, have begun to make a move. Friend of mine sent out a call for help which means they aren’t simply small time goons.”[/b][/u][/color] Taking a sharp turn Penny started walking towards a door that likely gave many people a lot of questions as it lead to nowhere as there was just wall on the other side. [color=9e0039][u][b]“Also got a text from Thalia, we had a chance to talk back at the Beach so were on better ground, but I don’t think anyone has told her the full story about what is going on, which is bad as her Monstrous side has made a name for itself killing Beacon members.”[/b][/u][/color] Penny would go on her left eye once again flickering rapidly as she composed and fired off responses to everyone that had contacted her. [color=9e0039][u][b]“Good news is that I might be able to get some information from inside Beacon. I am a member, technically, and got contacted by one of the others that had gotten dragged away with us. He’s currently at HQ, and should be able to tell me if they can track me”[/b][/u][/color] She placed her had on the door knob of the door to nowhere and started focusing [color=9e0039][u][b]“Also Chloe is back”[/b][/u][/color] She would add with a soft smile [color=9e0039][u][b]“She’s got a small group of girls with her, and wants to bring them here. She can help.”[/b][/u][/color] In her mind Penny could feel the turning of a key in a lock and shortly after she would turn the handle on the door. Turning to look at Cindy Penny finished her update [color=9e0039][u][b]“I’ll be back in a few minutes, with Chloe and the others, afterwards I’m likely going to go hunting after the Monster problem. If you can get that Red Coin we talked about for me by the time I get back it would be appreciated, something tells me I’m going to end up needing it sooner than I expected.”[/b][/u][/color] With her piece said Penny would open the door and walk through it, as at the moment it didn’t lead to nowhere but Chloe’s apartment. Chloe was the only person that Penny hadn’t sent a reply to, because it was faster to just meet up in person. [hr] [color=9e0039][u][b]“Chloe”[/b][/u][/color] Penny would call out as she entered the apartment making a direct line to her girlfriend once she saw her sitting on the couch. She would move to give the smaller girl a gentle hug once she was close enough [color=9e0039][u][b]“Everything’s gone to hell a bit hasn’t it?”[/b][/u][/color] she would ask her voice trembling slightly as she spoke. The reality that one of her nightmares had come to life was catching up to her in one of the few places she felt truly safe. [hr] [hider=Penny’s text-a-plaooza] [quote=Penny] I hear you loud and clear Amaryllis. Still getting caught up on the insanity that hit here while we were gone, need to check on one thing then I will be out in force to assist. Keep me in the loop if you can. [/quote] [quote=Penny] Hey Thalia, not sure if you’ve heard but things have gone to hell while we were gone. Be careful around Beacon, even more the normal, a radical fundamentalist faction has popped up and they aren’t talking before they open fire. The warehouse is still a safe zone; in fact people have already moved in before I got back. Cindy is here as is a bunch of others. Feel free to drop in if you want too. If you’re getting a bit twitchy there is already a monster attack in progress, three liches have started running about making a mess. No idea if Beacon is on route to any of them yet, but wouldn’t surprise me if they show soon so take care if you do go Hunting. [/quote] [quote=Penny] Aurelio. I’m fine, at home. Things are a mess, got heads up of a monster attack already. Spread the word if you can. Also got a favor to ask when you've got a minute. [/quote] [/hider] [@ERode][@Vocab]