THE MAGNIFICENT GENIUS OF THE ERA STEPS INTO THE ROOM! ___________________________________________________________________________________________/// [@Letter Bee][@Duoya][@Heavy Snark][@Scallop] Raphael turned to the chefs, all of whom it turned out... Were him. All in different outfits. The head chef. The waiter. The su chef. All rolls were occupied by what was a perfect replica of Raphael himself. Except for the bustboy... He'd never stoop that low, and it was some sort of automated process. It probably wasn't a surprise, considering they'd been there for a few weeks already, and Daniel a few years. Still, the animatronics Raphael had invented to aid as his assistants through-out Chaldea and fulfill more mundane roles... Was impressive. Perhaps King Mu would have some opinions to give on their construction. [color=ed1c24]"Well dear Lancer, I must remind you that I am not Michelangelo. Though, I understand the confusion."[/color] Raphael corrected, still unaware the mistake was intentional. [color=ed1c24]"Michelangelo was a major inspiration when I was in Rome. Why, his work at the Sistine chapel was a major inspiration, despite our rivalry. I actually scrapped a work I had been growing dissatisfied and used his works as inspiration and guidance. As such, you can look at my own masterwork, "Disputa" and see some of the influence in posture that I took from Michelangelo's. OH, but I digress! That stuffy old man isn't here to talk about himself, so why should I build him up before his own appearance?"[/color] With a sigh, he gathered up plates for each person in the room, balancing them easily in each hand, and then unfurling some mechanical limbs from his back that carried the one that he could not hold in his hands. A showcase of his intellect. Placing down each plate, he began to eat alongside Charlotte, though food for servants isn't really needed. It was still enjoyable to eat eggs and toast. [color=ed1c24]"Oh, but it seems part of your search has already arrived."[/color] Raphael said, gesturing to the suddenly appearing King Mu. He had to admit, the fact that the king also possessed an animatronic had been of great interest to him. If they had more time, he might have even requested to study it and see if he could gleam any inspiration from it. [color=ed1c24]"Oh Mu, I am here merely because I wish to speak plainly with everybody here. As your mission control, I can't have any of you not knowing or trusting my words. A strong relationship is paramount to my work."[/color] Though, with that said, he turned to the master candidate. [color=ed1c24]"Miss Charlotte, I will not be able to assist you in finding Miss... Medb, simply because her entire existence offends me in much the way Daniel's Saber candidate does."[/color] Raphael said, with a slight pursing to his lips. He wasn't subtle about it, but even then the sexual behaviors of other servants was... Not something he showed much care for. He just couldn't stand it. Such meaningless distractions! Tsk! [color=ed1c24]"But, I do recommend that you all join me a bit earlier. We're actually bumping the schedule up a bit. Since we've received word there is a storm incoming, and we'd rather get your test over and done with well before it hits. Just in case it causes some kind of interference with the machines."[/color] With that, he patted himself down, handed his plate off to Yasuke to take care of, and left the room. ______________________________ [b]Please start making your ways to the Rayshifting chamber.[/b]