[center][img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/40b268e9-9477-4d81-97d6-81ce4b87c2d3.png[/img] [color=tomato]"I’m gunna see if I can scare the shit out of Marrie.”[/color] [color=888888]— Mika Fang[/color][/center] [hider=Mika Stat Block] [center] 16 | Female | Gemini | Mad World (lesser) Nails | Hands | Arcane | Cat Scratch Fever Eye of the Tiger | Survivor Spirit Animals | Nature | ANIMAL [Poison, Transform], MAD WORLD DAMAGE: C | SPEED: B | SENTINEL: E | 500 PHYSICAL: D | ARCANE: B | CHAOS: C | 500 [/center] [/hider] Even with the cameras showing no movement on the upper floors, Ashley couldn’t be sure that there wasn’t some carefully positioned trap that may have evaded the cameras. Getting tea bagged by a group of weartigers or brainwashed construction workers would be an awful start to an operation. [color=baddab]”I’m not sure if I like the idea of jumping into the building with this portal as our only way out. But at least there will be a brave dragon guarding the exit portal.”[/color] Binky turned to look at the “brave dragon” that had lowered its head to the ground. The tip of Boteg’s tail swept across the roof top. [color=tomato]"Not like rushing in has caused a problem in the past.”[/color] Mika rolled her shoulders. [color=tomato]"Wanna breach with me, Par-a-dice?”[/color] [color=steelblue]"Yup!"[/color] As soon as Marrie opened the portal, the front line poured into the hallway, followed by the miko twins, Ashley, and finally Marrie. They ran down the hall as fast as they could. The camera had to be picking them up, but it looked like everyone was still headed down to meet the Mavericks. It seemed that they hadn’t gotten wind of what was happening yet. The door to room 1408 looked innocent enough. Mika jammed her claws into the handle and twisted it off. Raven kicked the door open and both espers ran into the room. They stopped shortly afterwards, and the other espers piled in behind them. Room 1408 didn’t look like a normal hotel room. It had more in common with a science fiction loading bay than anything else. The ceiling had to be at least ten stories high. There were pillars that looked to be covered in industrial grade steel, and fluorescent ceiling lights lit everything up. There wasn’t much for color either. If it wasn’t grey, which most things were, it was painted a bright safety yellow. Then, a hole in the wall opened up, and a TV turned on. The screen was all static, but there was a pair of giant cartoon eyes and a grin floating inside all that static. [b]”Golly gee willikers! If it isn’t the boo crew!”[/b] The TV let out a squeaky laugh. [b]”More like the boob crew, amiright fellas? Seriously, what are you, a lesbian biker gang or something? Though I guess bikers would wear a bit more wouldn’t they?”[/b] The eyes flicked up to Binky. [b]”Hey Binks! Didn’t have enough fun last time? I understand they brainwashed you again. Well, I do appreciate you coming back to doctor XVIII Morning Dragon Fruit! Sadly, they’ve had to update my room a little bit. I prefer Italian maple furniture and afghan rugs, but we were anticipating your arrival. Speaking of, thanks a lot for bleeding all over the old one! Like, rude! But you came back to me, and that’s all I really care about.”[/b] Binky groaned. [color=baddab]”Can someone shoot it already?”[/color] [b]”Babe? I wouldn’t be talking like this if I didn’t have a contingency for that. But we don’t have to fight, right? You guys seem like the sort that could be reasoned with. I know, what if I double your pay, triple your vacation time, and quadruple your christmas bonus?”[/b] [hr] [center][img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/5cdd0c35-6c1b-4e5d-8fe9-970574e18f41.png[/img] [color=77BB99]"Now if you’d flip to page 72B and sign along the dotted line, solid line, and any other line where there’s room for your signature.”[/color] [color=888888]— Bookman[/color][/center] The demon remained quiet as Himiko spoke. He didn’t open his mouth again until after they shook hands. [color=77BB99]"Your resources will be revealed to you in due time, along with the missions we plan to put you on. We will certainly keep your willingness to off the doctor and anyone else in Gemini in mind. I only mentioned that you wouldn’t have to harm certain individuals because of your apparent fondness for the cat girl. But if that was merely another trick of yours, it was a good one. You even fooled me. Regardless, you may rest assured that we do not plan on putting you on a suicide mission.”[/color] Bookman turned to his book of contracts, and Himiko’s name was now written on the page of the first contract. [color=77BB99]"Now to fulfill my part of the bargain. You’ve demonstrated a lot of interesting abilities that most espers do not possess. You have an awareness of things that happen outside of this reality. Not only that, but you’re able to consistently position yourself where you need to be without fail. Reality itself seems to bend to meet your needs. There is a reason you have this power, but to understand it, you need to know what Oros is.”[/color] The demon pressed his finger tips together. [color=77BB99]"The name ‘Oros’ is not that of a person. It is an honorific title bestowed on servants of Aigorost. Oros the Mad, Oros the Wise, Oros the Swift, Oros the Clumsy, and several others. Every realm that horrific entity takes interest in has an Oros within it. Normally, at least. But Oros the Mad is not from here. She came from somewhere else, which means that there is an Oros here as well.”[/color] He pointed at Himiko. [color=77BB99]"You are Oros the Greedy. You may find this hard to believe, but it’s true. Most servants of horrors aren’t aware of the influence their master has on them, which is what necessitates a third party making you aware of the fact. There are two strong indicators that someone is an Oros. At least, ones that normal people can perceive.”[/color] He raised his fingers for emphasis. [color=77BB99]"The first is being a chaos magnet. I could go into details, but I think you know what I mean. The second and strongest indicator is the presence of an ‘Endless Eclipse.’ Every Oros has one, though some have not discovered theirs yet. They are as black as the night sky and offer their wielder special powers. And this brings us to the next contract I’d like you to sign.”[/color] He turned the page. [color=77BB99]"Your Endless Eclipse has manifested. We were watchful and snatched it up before you could get to it. Aigorost has been at odds with us for a long time, and we were not going to let their champion of this world come to complete power. But if you are willing to swear that you will never use your magic to harm the main leaders of the hand, then we would let you have the power that is rightfully yours. Though breaking your oath would be seen as breaking your contract.”[/color] He raised a finger as if chiding a child. [color=77BB99]"Sharing information that you glean from your Endless Eclipse with those that would do us harm counts as using your magic to harm us. Consider who you cooperate with should you accept this deal.”[/color] Again, the demon extended his hand.