[@Randomguy][@Ammokkx][@Ravion the Red][@Crusader Lord]

Astolfo seized the tried and tested controls of his machine. [i]Ah crap, it's time already?[/i] He sighed as he was ordered to move, and several replies returned to him, before getting in the thick of the battle. He quickly switched to the team channel, trying to sort stuff out before the comms became inevitably jammed.

"Roger that team leader. I have only one question. Do we assume commando operations or design a second in command in case of unable to reach?" He said, sighing, before he noticed that the Powerpuff Girl had gone and moved ahead as soon as the signal was given."Camouflage engaged. Moving to K21.  Deploying drone.Charging gun. Looking forward to shoot Shiva in the schnoz." He said, a light chuckle as he swiped a few controls, the device becoming less apparent as it moved forwards to lean against the cover of the building. He then detached one of the drones nesting on his shoulderpad, as it climbed up to the top of building.

"Silverfish drone deployed. Crossing references with dust and debris patterns in case I can spot spurious interaction of invisible frames with the environment. Not the best system but it'll do." He said once again through the chatter.

[i]Alright, now for the homework, was it[/i]. Bug then swiped his keyboard, typing a certain set of replies in order.

"[i]My bunk. Tonight. I will wear lace. <3[/i]" It was the bemused reply he sent to Arrish counter. After all, the man had probably spent no small amount time and resources to try and riposte his photo framing. Admittedly his reply was hilarious and of good quality, but it worried him slightly what did the staff do with its free time.

"[i]:P[/i]" He typed twice the symbol to Serah, sending the reply in short order to answer the cheeky girl. At least he had not called him a creep, so answering cheekily could actually mean to salvage the situation. Now there was more convoluted reply at hand. Lucius. Unknown of team Banana. He cracked his fingers.

"[i]Keeping it short.

Not gonna threaten you. Not the point. We'll all eat together tomorrow.

Not gonna say join us. Merely stay out of the way. Strat would be tangled with a new unknown anyway.

If you feel like it, I'll use my money and connections to grant you boons. So this is a bounty list.

Sleeping Thunder: Worth 3 Favours.
Raptor, Logic Diver, Dragonfly: Worth 2 Favours.
Everyone else: 1 Favour.

Accept or decline at leisure. Don't come near our lines unless you at least take someone down and prove you've chosen our side. We will be forced to shoot and void the deal.

Good Luck.[/i]"

He looked at the sensors. So far so good. He then re-sent the reply to the entire Mango team. "This is the deal I offered to Banana. Suffice to say, if you catch the frame Atty identified prowling around near us in a suspicious manner, I suggest we terminate him."


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Stella remained silent, as the order was given. The monstrosity known as Goose went into life as its limbs moved ponderously. She offered a last glance at the pictures, before sending a private message to Elora.

"[i]Good luck Elora. Win or Lose[/i]" Stella said, before turning to another person. Serah.
"[i]Good luck Serah. Good luck Atty.[/i]". 

"This is Goose. Dashing forward to J15." She hesitated for a second, imagining herself trampling Zel."Squid, please do not obstruct." She relented in the end.