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(21) | (21) | (21) | (9) | (4)

(Metal & Lightning & Gravity) | (Regen & Prime)

(Bile) | (Tooth and Claw) | (Elemental) | (Enhanced Uniform) | (Immortality)
(Monstrous Metamorph) | (Legacy) | (Enhanced Weapon) | (Dual Weapon) | (Gifted)
(Awareness) | (Intuition)
(ManaFont)|Solo

(Redirected Magic) | (Second spec) | (Transport)
(Broken reincarnation) | (Nonstandard limbs)
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Penny would not apologize for the fact that half a doze of her copies all ended up pointing weaponry at the sudden appearance of a slide coming from the side of the castle. Neither would she apologize for only half of her copies actually lowering said guns when Lily and the others were spotted.

The rest of her extended selves would eventually lower their weapons, but only after Prime had confirmed the truth of the newcomers words.

[color=9e0039][u][b]“I’ll not oppose a truce either.”[/b][/u][/color] She would state moving closer to the end of the slide. Silently she agreed with Alicia, as she doubted Mariette would be comfortable being placed as a figure head to Wonderland after she worked so hard to get away from a Horror. 

But Penny also didn’t know the other girl all that well, so she could be wrong. But it also didn’t matter in the long run.

[color=9e0039][u][b]“Penrose is doing alright, but there is very much a time limit on that.”[/b][/u][/color] She would say to Alicia. Nodding in acknowledgement of the Seraph’s update on the castle. [color=9e0039][u][b]“I was able to get in contact with Sanctuary a little bit ago to get an update.”[/b][/u][/color] She added to explain. [color=9e0039][u][b]“There is a ritual going on at the moment, but forces are at work to mitigate it. Though I’m not sure how much longer the Masquerade will hold.”[/b][/u][/color]

She redirected her attention back to the group at large. [color=9e0039][u][b]“I’ll not deny I’m curious as Alex is, but as mentioned we might be on something of a time crunch. So I’d prefer the Clif notes if possible.”[/b][/u][/color]


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The various Penny copies loitering around would subtly close rank around Connie and Gaia after Rachel was done healing Violet and returned to the conversation happening at the Slide. Adding yet more shielding towards keeping Violet hidden.

[color=9e0039][u][b]”Hey sleepy head.”[/b][/u][/color] Penny would tease softly. Her face not once moving while she talked. Still looking out towards Prime and the rest.

[color=9e0039][u][b]“Getting you to the Bastion was already the Plan. You, Brittney, and any others that are too wiped out to continue. Seems Mariette and Iracebeth have already moved on to Penrose so staying here isn’t helpful.”[/b][/u][/color]  She would add, catching Violet up on what little she might have missed.

[color=9e0039][u][b]“Also have an option for you back at the Bastion if you want to stay off the front lines for a bit. But that can wait until we actually get to Sanctuary.”[/b][/u][/color]

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[color=4F8092][u]’The Queen did not give your arrogance it’s due.’[/u][/color] One of the Pennybots would state. Face and tone still flat and lifeless. [color=4F8092][u]’We already know how to find them.’[/u][/color]

There was a long pause before the middle most Pennybot spoke up. [color=4F8092][u]’Surveillance found five primary points located where Magic is being siphoned.’[/u][/color] The Pennybot to the left raised her arms, her eyes flashing before a 3d image of Penrose appeared above her raised arms, with five locations being highlighted.

[color=4F8092][u]‘New intel suggested that there are focal mirrors at these locations behind the draining, and that they all lead to the Black Mirror, stored in a pocket dimension inside of them.’[/u][/color] One of the right Pennybots would state.

[color=4F8092][u]’And the Black Mirror is the center piece to this ritual.’[/u][/color] They would speak in sync. [color=4F8092][u]’We find it. We find them.’[/u][/color]