[center][img]https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/b3RmLjExNi5lMTE0ZmYuUTJoc2IyVWdTWEoyYVc1bklBLCwuMA,,/btx-ornstein.ornstein.png[/img][/center] [@AtomicNut] [hr] It wasn't long after her meeting with Veronica did Chloe run into another problem – a message from the Mint made its way to her. The Raven perched itself on a nearby building. She had first brushed it off as a simple animal, but it had quickly become apparent it was following her. She knew what it was the moment she saw it was carrying a letter. Taking it, she quickly read the attached document. [quote][color=bbbbbb]"Greetings Chloe. The Mint hopes you are making progress on all of your endeavors, but wishes to remind you of your obligations to the Mint. You have been given an assignment that is sure to affirm their trust in you. You are to eliminate the Cardinal of Beacon as soon as you are able. This should be a simple matter for one with as many connections as yourself. As you likely know, they seldom give people second chances. I hope you put your all into this assignment. Al still has the ace of diamonds. [indent]~The Vermin Killer[/indent][/color][/quote] Chloe internally grimaced. Eliminate the Cardinal of beacon? How in the hell did they expect her to do that?! Was she supposed to just waltz in there and-no, no, she couldn’t let herself get worked up. Hm. She’d have to...hm, perhaps…’ She grabbed a pencil and wrote on the back of the note. [quote=Chloe][i][color=violet]“That's quite the tall order, though understandable given my recent...seeming MIA. Wouldn't believe me if I said I was kidnapped by a dolphin and forced to wear a swimsuit would you? Regardless, I will see if I can pull off a miracle. I don't suppose you have any information about this Cardinal or a tentative plan? As well...I'm quite certain you'd be interested in knowing I am on decently good terms with a certain Veronica, and perhaps, I might be able to give you some information on her.”[/color][/i][/quote] [quote=minty fresh][color=bbbbbb]"Write a report on Veronica before the day of the party. The Raven will come every day at midnight to the Covington tower's highest point.”[/color][/quote] She’d...need some help with this. Chloe grimaced again. She could have help from one of her girls. She already had some idea of how she was going to set this up. She just needed some extra manpower. Well, she hadn’t exactly worked with him in while, but perhaps this could be fruitful. Grabbing one of her spirits, she’d write a message of her own. [quote=Chloe][i][color=violet]”Well well, it seems I’m writing to you again, you worthless piece of meat. I’m unfortunately, in need of help from someone as pathetic as you. Consider yourself lucky after I’ve refrained from doing so all this time. Meet me at the usual place. And in case your tiny lizard brain forgot, I’ll put directions that a sloth could follow on the back. Make it in time, and I might feel generous.[/color][/i][/quote] There, that should be enough to get his attention, so she’d wait for him to show up. It had not been a good last month for William. He had flunked some of his high school exams, mostly because trying to kick ass in the name of the Allfather was entirely incompatible with pursuits of other kind. And there had not been many exciting things lately. The Allfather was restless… and the Mint doubly so. When he realized a Raven had appeared in front of him, his first thought was to think of a divine commandment, but it was something else. Chloe. He was reminded of her. A striking, colorful personality and daring fashion choices. He was particularly reminded of those shapely legs and dainty figure stepping on top of him… but he was getting ahead of himself. He did not need to show any outward sign of this. People liked the calm and collected play of the brooding dark knight. So, he made it with haste, and after making contact with the source of said message, dropped to one knee in a bit of flair. "Your wish is my command, Reaver awaits eagerly. Whose enemy does my lady seek to destroy? Point your hand, and I shall make a beautiful painting worthy of your beauty with the blood of enemies" Nailed it. He thought to himself inwardly. Chloe had been waiting at the location, a small out of the way part of the city at an old construction site that had been more or less abandoned since the Ascendancy had moved into Penrose. She was both looking forward to meeting Reaver and not. An annoyance, and a fool of a man. The worst sort, really, but he was good for the occasional stress relief...and help. [color=violet]“You're late.”[/color] Chloe said with a cool gaze towards the kneeling man as she stood over him. Not having to play the good girl act around Penny for once was refreshing. [color=violet]“Really, making a girl like me wait. How shameless. I'd give you a little physical encouragement, but you'd like that wouldn't you?”[/color] Her mouth twisted into a smirk. [color=violet]“On your hands and knees. My feet hurt after waiting on you.”[/color] Reaver stood for a moment, processing what Chloe had said, while partaking of the sight of a couple of shapely feet talking to him. If only they caressed his face. Physical encouragement was good… what was she talking about ? Oh yes, punishment! He dropped on all fours, her intention fully understood as he fashioned the best human chair she could aspire him to be. At least he did not have his armor equipped. The spikes would hurt, indeed. “I hear and obey, my lady.” Not missing a step, Chloe made good on her intentions. Sitting down, she placed her butt right one the upper part of Reavers back. [color=violet]“Hmph, it's almost pathetic how easy you do this.”[/color] Chloe chided, crossing her legs. [color=violet]“Well, not that I can judge one's...fetishes, fufu.”[/color] She leaned back slightly, running a hand across the boys back towards his neck. [color=violet]“Unfortunately, I'm here for business, not your perverse pleasure. The Mint has given me a job that I could use your help with.”[/color] Reaver stood very still, urging the sensation to shift and move under the soft touch of the magical girl’s through his back. It would be unbecoming if a chair suddenly went limp. He smirked somewhat. “Business is always a pleasure with you, my lady. Who is overdue to depart this world? Has someone made comments about your weight? Or overall figure? Or just want to see how it feels to reveal some girl’s worst fears?” Reaver added. “Or is it kidnapping?” [color=violet]“Heheh,”[/color] Chloe chuckled lightly. [color=violet]“If only my Penny was as earnest as you.”[/color] Her hand found a rest on the back of his head. [color=violet]“But who do you think it is? Use that brain of yours and think for a second.”[/color] Rather abruptly, Chloe leaned to the side, putting most of her weight onto his shoulders as she continued speaking, he could feel her warm breath on his ear. [color=violet]“Beacon, is on the menu. One of their Cardinals has been marked for execution, and that's what you’ve been granted the honor of helping me doing.”[/color] [i]A cardinal? Isn’t that a bigshot? There will be a ton of fighting then.[/i] Reaver stood still for a second, before flashing a predatory grin unbecoming of a man of his poise. The cravings were getting a bit too hard to bear upon learning of more battles… and more prey. He shifted somewhat slightly, not because the increased weight on his shoulders but on anticipation. [i]Plus if there’s such a daunting task, i might impress Chloe enough that I might get a nice reward. Like massaging her feet or something[/i] “Blood and war are like a good drink and music to my ears. Let this humble Reaver show these pompous fools know how things are done downtown.” He added nonchalantly. [color=violet]“Don't get overly eager, pet.”[/color] Chloe grabbed the back of Reavers hair, pulling back his head [i]hard[/i]. [color=violet]“I've set things up, it shall be an assassination not a riot.”[/color] Reaver would feel a bit of relief as Chloe got up from her seat. Slowly, she walked in a circle around him as she continued. [color=violet]“On the night of Vi-Chan's party, the Cardinal will be alone. I've come into possession of a former beacon girl by the name of Divina and have set up a ransom meeting. Foolishly, she thinks she can solve this with words in hope of some form of redemption.”[/color] She ended up in front of Reaver now. [color=violet]“She knows she's walking into a trap, and we'll likely have a fight in for us, but if you do well-”[/color] Chloe lifted her leg, before bringing her heel sharply down on the back of his head. [color=violet]“I might be inclined to put up with your presence a bit longer.”[/color] Reaver grunted slightly, eyeing the source of his somewhat titillating torment in the eyes, before she got up from his back, treating himself to a full view of Chloe’s backside for the briefest moment and the way she deliciously walked around like if she was the queen of the whole world. Those juicy legs… but she’d be mad if he tried to… partake in the feast all too soon. It was then when a sharp blow indicated one of his favorite parts. Foot on head time. She really knew how to say convincing. “I shall compose a symphony with her wails and a perfume with her tears for you, my lady. Maybe use the face as purse. No, on second thought that one’s gross. Pardon this fool, his mind is not exempt of… temptation.” [color=violet]“Hmph.”[/color] Chloe pressed her heel harder against the back of his head. Obedience like his was something she didn't get to see often, even if he was pain to deal with. [color=violet] “Do well enough, and I'll let you do whatever with her body before I send it back to beacon.”[/color] After a final shove downwards on his skull, Chloe dropped a piece of paper with the location and other details of the plan that he should have been aware of on the ground. [color=violet]“Don't screw it up”[/color] Reaver said nothing more, before reaching out to the paper, and bring it close to his face, perhaps a little too close, tucked it in one of his pockets, and did not make eye with Chloe again, waiting the magical girl to leave his presence before rising once more, and scratching his head. “Hmm, subtlety. Not something I’m particularly fond of… still if lady Chloe wants it, it shall be done.” There was much work to do. Many preparations. [center][img]https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjU0LmZjNDVkMS5WbWt0UTJoaGJnLCwuMA,,/new-rocker.regular.png[/img][/center][center][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/180715/d80bb0fbb433935c1613207a0d09ae3f.png[/img][/center] [hr] If there was one thing that Vi loved doing, it was a bit of pampering. Makeovers? Yes! Latest fashion trends? You know it! She might have been a bit of a shut in, but she absolutely loved keeping up with the latest trends or otherwise looking as what one might say as a high school girl as possible. It was a rare chance she got to just do...normal girly things without jumping at her own shadow or worrying about Beacon or the Mint. She walked out of a building, run by a particularly fashionable magical girl that she had sworn to secrecy about her coming here. Still, out in public like this, she couldn't exactly announce her presence to the world. Aside from the fact her nails would get messed up in a fight, she really, really, wasn't looking for one. Pausing for a moment to check Glimmr, Vi glanced to the sides. Didn’t seem like anyone was following her. Not that there were many people in penrose these days. A few more minutes of walking, she arrived at the park just as night was falling over the city. Used to she'd love to play in places like this. Music had always been what she loved doing...the sheer emotion someone could make with a song was something that could speak to everyone. … Thinking about what she was going to be doing the night of the...party...made her skin crawl. She really didn't want too, but...what else could she do? She couldn't go to beacon, she'd be killed. Mint? If she went crawling back, she'd end up dead. Maybe if she could have met this Veronica person and their cradle, but she was former mint. No telling what sort of shady stuff she was into- Her thoughts were interrupted by a rustling in the trees. [color=f49ac2]“...GWEH?!”[/color] A rather uncute scream as an owl flew from the ground, nearly pelting her in the face before flying off. [color=f49ac2]“Geh…! Damn it nature…!”[/color] Off in the distance, atop a different tree Aurelio was currently pondering what he should do. He was nearly done with his patrol for the night, only a few more blocks to go and he’d be able to turn in. Possibly meet up with Sally for a few hands of cards, her luck was slightly negated by his skill in reading emotions after all. Thing is he could feel a surprising amount of [color=706555][b]Worry[/b][/color] and [color=aba000][b]Fear[/b][/color] in the Park. it wasn’t the kind one would feel from an attack it felt too well worn to be that, and because of that he wasn’t sure if he should bother poking his nose into things or not. In the end he shrugged to himself, his Vow answered the question for him really. Without another moment Aurelio would drop out of the tree and simply stroll in the direction of all the emotion. Whistling a happy little tune as he went. A simple snap later and his outfit would fade into a more normal ensemble and another moment passed and another snap would have a Clone popping into existence before it leapt back up into the tree Aurelio had just vacated. They were in dangerous times after all, nothing like having another pair of eyes keeping an eye out for trouble. Thus by the time Aurelio came into line of sight of the bench that Vi was sitting on he looked like just a simple teen out for a stroll in the park. The small smile on his face would grow at seeing Vi and he would detour towards the bench [color=fff79a]“Seems I’m not the only one around here that still enjoys the peaceful atmosphere of the park”[/color] He would say in lieu of greetings [color=fff79a]“And here I thought most people had stopped visiting at this time, glad to see that’s not the case.”[/color] Vi's head whipped around from the sound of Aurelio's voice. Immediately upon his approach, he'd sense a new surge of worry, anxiety, and a tinge of fear. Someone would easily assume the person those emotions were coming from would have noped out of whatever situation they were in. Instead, though, Vi simply looked at the other with a raised eyebrow, her face not betraying her underlying emotions at all. [color=f49ac2]“Oh greaaaat.”[/color] Vi replied with a huff. [color=f49ac2]“Came here to be alone and looks like someone else is here.”[/color] A light smirk formed on her face. [color=f49ac2]“Not that I can blame ya. Hard to find a high school girl as cute as me in Penrose these days. So what, saw me and had to ask me on a date? Sorry, I'm waaaay outta your league so just get lost, 'kaaaay?~”[/color] Was this guy with Beacon? The Mint? Or was he just some random magical boy passing through? They couldn't be a normal human. Not out at this hour when most had been evacuated from the city. She wanted to run, but that might be a bad idea. Too suspicious. [color=fff79a]“You wound me”[/color] He would say dramatically, rocking with the imagined blow, smiling all the while, though it would have dimmed [color=fff79a]“I just wanted to talk, I’m a people person and I’ve been out of the city for a while so most of my friends have gone to ground”[/color] He would explain calmly with a light shrug. He resisted the temptation to sit down and instead made sure that his hands were easily visible and kept the bench at least partly in between the two of them. [color=fff79a]“Used to come here all the time, lots of people liked to wander through here, and you could meet people from all walks”[/color] Aurelio would go on to say his stance open and relaxed. [color=fff79a]“Still do on occasion since I got back. Not so many people anymore”[/color] he would finish with a melancholic sigh as he turned his gaze out towards the open field nearby. [color=f49ac2]“So you’re the meddling type, huh?”[/color] Vi replied with a mildly teasing tone. He didn't seem to be hiding anything, which was incredibly odd. Then why was he doing this? And who was he? She allowed herself to relax, just slightly despite the unknowns. That ever present fear and worry directed towards him didn't leave, but he could tell it had diminished, at least a little. [color=f49ac2]“Well, whatevs. You wanna talk, then talk. You don't look like a Chad at least so I guess you're alright.”[/color] Vi leaned back, gazing up towards the sky and letting her arms rest on the back of the bench. [color=fff79a]“Yup”[/color] Aurelio would reply with a smile as he popped the ‘P’ [color=fff79a]“Stage name is Aurelio”[/color] he would say with a slight bow [color=fff79a]“Never been much of a Chad, never wanted to be either, more of a theater nerd if you ask me and proud to be such”[/color] He would say giving an over the top heroic pose that he knew made him look ridiculous. [color=fff79a]“How about you?”[/color] He’d ask, dropping his pose as he quirked an eyebrow at Vi [color=fff79a]“You don’t strike me as a Stacy, so who be your peeps?”[/color] [color=f49ac2]“Who 'be your peeps'”[/color] She laughed lightly. [color=f49ac2]“Wow, trying a little too hard there drama king.”[/color] She waved a dismissive hand as she made a point to keep her gaze on the darkening sky above. [color=f49ac2]“I was the band nerd myself. Y'know, except actually cool unlike you probably were.”[/color] She flashed a teasing grin. [color=f49ac2]“Seriously, what kinda nerd goes around callin' themselves 'Aurelio'.”[/color] Same sort of nerd that went around the internet calling themselves 'Vi-chan' she mused idly to herself. [color=f49ac2]“Elivra if ya need a name.”[/color] She let out a long, drawn out sigh. [color=f49ac2]“Just your resident cute highschool girl and musician...”[/color] she might have said some of that sentence with conviction earlier, but her words were now tinged with a slight sense of uncertainty. Depression, perhaps. [color=fff79a]“Hey, it got a laugh so not all was in vain”[/color] He’d quip in response looking at the sky for a bit trying to see if there was anything to see, or if it was Elvira was simply looking out so as not to look in. [color=fff79a]“And while I was a total dweeb, not too hard to stay aloft in the cool crowd when you can do card tricks”[/color] He would counter returning his attention to Elvira. His smile faltered a bit at the continued outpouring of negative emotions that came from his new acquaintance. [color=fff79a]“Nice to meet you Elivra, names Kyle. Think it’s kinda obvious why I go by Aurelio when I can help it”[/color] He would introduce himself with a shrug. Aurelio would let the silence linger for a moment before speaking up again [color=fff79a]“We’ve already established that I’m the meddling sort, so let me know if I’m overstepping here, but is there anything I can do to help?”[/color] He would ask earnestly as he allowed his concern to surface. [color=f49ac2]“Weh?”[/color] Vi straightened her posture, sitting up and turning her head towards Aurelio. For a moment, he could feel a new surge of fear, anxiety, uncertainty – all being directed at him. Her eyes darted from him towards the opposite end of the park, and she very well looked like she might run, at least until a smug, toothy grin returned. [color=f49ac2]“Ahaaha, what are you talking about.”[/color] Her outward demeanor was definitely bright, but that's all it was. [color=f49ac2]“The only problems a girl like me has, are too many boys tryin' to get in my number, and worryin' if I'll run into a total creepo stalker fan.”[/color] The facade would be kept up only for a few seconds longer as silence stretched for a few moments until she spoke up again. [color=f49ac2]“...hey, what sorta music you like? Techno, rock, and a touch of orchestral pieces myself.”[/color] Aurelio just had a unimpressed look on his face as Elivra tried to deflect his question away but he didn’t move. If she wanted to run he wasn’t going to chase after her at the moment. He had pushed, he knew when to cak off as well. Still to see her so easily plaster on a fake smile and seem like all was well hurt. It meant that she had been dealing with her troubles by herself for too long. The bit about having fans also stuck out to him but he wasn’t going to pry. [color=fff79a]“I’m a fan of symphonies, and any music that tells a story really. Also got a soft spot for old blues, if I’m being honest”[/color] He would answer [color=fff79a]“All in all it has less to do with the sounds and more to do with how it makes people feel”[/color] [color=f49ac2]“Right?!”[/color] Elvira jumped off the bench, an eager grin plastered on her face, however fake it'd be to Aurelio. [color=f49ac2]“You totes get it! Like that's entirely why I took up playing! Making everyone feel something a piece was always great.”[/color] Vi would then go on to rant for a few minutes about music in general, her love of it...until eventually, all that fear was completely washed away. Eventually she'd pause, glance around, and give Aurelio an excited grin. [color=f49ac2]“Hey, you're like really easy to talk to y'know that? It's kinda weird.”[/color] She'd say before asking a question. [color=f49ac2]“Mind if I play something for you? I'd need to get changed but I can totes do it if you want. I don't get to play for many live people these days.”[/color] Aurelio would be more than happy to join in on rant, even if it was little more than just the odd comment here and there. As he could feel the tension drifting out of the other girl, and he would be damned if he tried to stop it. By the time she offered to play something for him he had found himself sitting on the handrail of the bench grinning widely. [color=fff79a]“I’m a people person, what can I say?”[/color] He’d reply with a shrug [color=fff79a]“And if you want to play something by all means. I’d love to hear you play”[/color] [color=f49ac2]“Right- uh, just- don't freak out and don't go anywhere for a second, kay?”[/color] Why was she doing this? This had terrible idea. She didn't know this guy, and the more she thought about it the more weird he was. Who just went up and randomly talked to strangers like that? Well, whatever, he was probably a magical boy, and at the moment, for once, she didn't care who he was. He didn't seem hostile. Just as she was about to, however, her phone rang. [color=f49ac2]“Bweh?!”[/color] A new surge of worry and panic as she quickly reached for the phone. [color=f49ac2]“Geh...horrible timing as ever. Uh, gimme a sec I need to take this.”[/color] [color=f49ac2]“Hey, it's ya best girl here.”[/color] She said, putting on her usual winning grin. [color=f49ac2]“What'cha need? You...need me to do...what? You can't be serious!?”[/color] Vi's eyes widened as she tried to process what she was being asked for. [color=f49ac2]“Wait wait you-you said I wouldn't...I need, geh...fine...I get it...fine...I'll be there.”[/color] For a few seconds she just stood there, before turning around and grinning at Aurelio. [color=f49ac2]“Sorry, guess I'ma have to cancel that. Work calls. Uhm, maybe I'll see you around?”[/color] Aurelio’s disappointment was easy to see but he nodded in understanding nonetheless [color=fff79a]“Work always calls at the worst time, I swear”[/color] He’d say shaking his head as he stood up. [color=fff79a]“I tend to swing through here at least once a week at this time”[/color] he would go on to say gesturing to the park at large [color=fff79a]“So we can definitely meet up again.”[/color] Smiling he would reach into his pockets and pull out a marker and a playing card. [color=fff79a]“Also”[/color] He would jot down his phone number on to the card before offering it up [color=fff79a]“In case you want to talk some other time, or need help, or just want to meet up sooner”[/color] [color=f49ac2]“...heh.”[/color] Vi gave Aurelio a toothy grin. [color=f49ac2]“Smooth, Kyle, smooth.”[/color] She took his card with two fingers and glanced at it. [color=f49ac2]“Got me talkin' and gave me your number. Whatevs though, you're not half bad so yeah, sure might hit ya up for a IRL party date later.”[/color] She stuffed the card in her bag, pausing a moment and laughing. [color=f49ac2]“Oh, and duh, need something to post to Glimmr. Stand still for a sec.”[/color] Before Aurelio could say anything, he'd find Vi standing right next to him, wrapping an arm around his shoulder as she pulled out her phone. A camera flash later and she had taken a rather forceful selfie of the two of them on her phone. [color=f49ac2]“Heheh, be glad you got to be in a selfie with me. I know some fans that'd kill for that privilege. Welp, gotta go though!”[/color] She shoved the phone back into her pockets, and started to run off. [color=f49ac2]“Ah, and ya know, if you want,”[/color] She turned, shouting back at Aurelio. [color=f49ac2]“Call me Vi next time!”[/color] “Catch ya round!” Aurelio would call out as Vi raced off into the darkness. A smile in place until he was sure she was gone. “Damn” he muttered to himself, running a hand across his face as he let the illusion on his outfit fade. He was pretty damn sure that that was the eponymous ‘Vi-Chan’ who was responsible for setting up the Rave. Yet he doubted that she was doing it of her own volition at this point. He wasn’t a Light user, so he couldn’t tell if he was being lied to, but her Emotions told their own tale and one that had him feeling that she was being pressured into things. After all most girls aren't kicking out that much Worry and Panic over a work related phone call. He clicked his tongue as he turned back to his patrol route. He needed to talk to Alicia about this, and Sally. They might need to rescue someone from the dark soon. [hr] Elvira quickly made her way back to her current hideout. Many different ideas running through her head, namely about simply skipping town and just starting over. She had money. She could live fine elsewhere, but...for how long? How long could she keep running from everything. It seemed every time she thought she was safe, something else happened. Soon she had walked back in, and she was greeted with a rather unpleasant sight. Chloe. "Heyyy, Chloe heard you had a business call for me...uh, I did...hear you right, I think?" Chloe returned the question with a smirk.[color=f49ac2]“You want me to do [i]what[/i]!?”[/color] Vi’s face contorted, a mix of fear, anger, and anxiety. Crossing her face as she stared at Chloe. [color=f49ac2]“I-I you-you said I wouldn’t have to-I’m, but-”[/color] [color=violet]“Quit your stuttering.”[/color] Chloe replied coldly. [color=violet]“You’re already a public enemy for Beacon. Just add it to the list of things they’ll charge against you. Wouldn’t be the first time you’ve killed one of theirs, would it?”[/color] [color=f49ac2]“But, I-you...ugh, damn it…!”[/color] [color=violet]“Don’t worry, just do this little thing for me and I’ll make sure you’re fine...or would you rather I get you before the Mint does?”[/color] [color=f49ac2]“...tch...not like I have much of a choice...”[/color] Vi slumped in her chair, an exasperated sigh. [color=f49ac2]“Fine. FINE.”[/color] [color=violet]“That’s a good girl. Get on with it then.”[/color] [color=f49ac2]“Ugh, threatening a Cardinal...that’s a new one, even for me...”[/color] Vi turned towards her computer, starting to type away at the keyboard. [hr] Not long after a certain message would show up on the Cardinal’s Glimmr account. Something only she could see, and something that no one else would be able to track easily. Even if they could, it wasn’t like it’d solve anything. It was a simple message, branding with a usual logo VI used for most of her online activities. [quote=Vi-Chan][color=f49ac2]“Heya, Cardinal. It’s ya girl Vi-chan here! Wow, bet you weren’t expecting me to message you personally, were ya? You should feel special, heh! Before you do anything silly, lets just say someone’s life might hinge on you following through with this. Remember Divina? I wouldn’t be surprised if you didn’t. You probably don’t even remember any of your subordinates' names, heh.”[/color][/quote] About two hours later, Vi’s message got a private reply. “Thank you for messaging me. I know it can be difficult for the corrupted to reach out to members of the Beacon, so I am grateful. Please release Divina from her imprisonment. Her friends and family miss her dearly. Is there something you would want in exchange for her freedom?” The reply would come almost immediately. [quote=Vi-Chan][color=f49ac2]“Y’know being called 'Corrupted' is really annoying. I'm just a totally cute high school girl who brings people happiness with her music. Why’s Beacon always gotta be hatin'?”[/color] [color=f49ac2]“Lol, but unlike you I don't hold grudges and am willing to be nice to people who don't like me. You want Divina? Then I want you. Alone, Cardinal. A personal meeting. I know this sounds like a trap, because it totes is, but heeey, at least you'll get a shot at Divina, right? Or is Beacon's Cardinal all show? Should I tell her that her 'family' doesn't care about her? Pretty lame of beacon to do that.”[/color][/quote] The next reply came much faster, about five minutes later. "I'm sorry if I offended you. I was unaware the term is interpreted as hate speech, which was not my intention. I also apologize on behalf of Beacon for any hatred you may have suffered from their ranks. We all care for Divina, and wish to see her back with us safely. For that, I am willing to meet with you on my own." [quote=Vi-Chan][color=f49ac2]“Ahahaah, wow. You're apologizing now? After your little do gooders have tried murdering me countless times when I just wanted to be left alone to make music for people? Even after I begged for help after escaping the mint?! That's rich. I'd laugh if it didn't piss me- Tch, whatever. Gettin' so worked up is gonna ruin my makeup. Listen up, Boomer Mc. Boomy pants. The night of the party, There'll be an empty park. You want Divina? Meet me there. And I [i]will[/i] know if you're not alone or have someone watching your back.”[/color][/quote] A second window would show up on the Cardinals glimmr account. A map of Penrose marked with a map and a time. The final reply came a couple of minutes later. “I understand. I hope that we shall reach a mutual understanding.” [color=f49ac2]“Heh, we'll see. See you, Cardinal.”[/color] And with that, the connection was cut, leaving the Cardinal to do with the information what she wanted. [hr] [color=f49ac2]“You really think that's gonna work?”[/color] Vi looked at the computer screen, hands balled into fists as she resisted the urge to shiver. [color=violet]“Probably not.”[/color] Chloe replied with a huff. [color=violet]“Either she'll come, or she'll send some beacon girls. Either way, I get what I want for now.”[/color] Though if she didn't, she'd need to find a new way to handle the Cardinal. At least this, though, could likely buy her a bit of time. [color=f49ac2]“Nothing...nothing else for the mint, right?”[/color] [color=violet]“...heh, we'll see.”[/color] Chloe smirked. [color=violet]“You just keep doing what I tell you, and you don't have to worry about a little thing.”[/color] Giving the other girl an overly friendly pat on her cheek, Chloe made her way towards the exit. Vi grimaced at the touch, inhaling sharply and glaring at Chloe as she left. Damn it, if that moth wasn't always watching her...she'd have already taken care of this herself. [color=f49ac2]"Calm down Vi,"[/color] She said, tapping her fingers against the keyboard. [color=f49ac2]"Just be a clever little girl and handle this..."[/color] Chloe probably thought she was entirely pacified, but she couldn't stand being used like this, and she wasn't going to take it if she could help it...but [i]what[/i]?