This time, Bastet screamed with mirth, doubling over and clutching her sides.
"Oh my, that's good." she said, straightening up with a gleeful smile that contorted her entire face. "What kind of world do you think you live in? The one in which the supposed villains divulge every little detail of their grand scheme? Give me a break. You," she pointed at Ivy. "What's the matter? You were so content with taking that harmless little human down. Afraid of challenging someone who can fight back?"
"I'm not scared of you!" spat Ivy, stepping forward.
"Then quit hiding behind her." she taunted, jerking her head towards Aphrodite.
[i]"We can't 'slip out', we're surrounded. If we end up having to escape, we need someone to create an illusion. That someone has to be you. Look, don't worry...[/i]"
"I've got this." she said out loud, disengaging herself from between Aphrodite and Jade and stepping forward.

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#17

"Hmmmm... maybe..." she pondered, more to herself than Cancer. "Maybe your obnoxious, grating personality is a result of brain damage from the wipe..."