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Penelope pouted. Penelope: Hey, I'm coming with her! I can do stuff, too! The commander chuckled. ???: Of course. I am Emilia, of the family Abaelard. I hope that we will be able to work together and form bonds that even the Sword of Fate is incapable of splitting, and I am eager to see just how capable everyone is! Penelope moved onto herself next, moving over to Emilia's left side. Penelope: And I'm Penelope! I've been having lots of fun since I've been here, but I can tell that this is gonna be sooo awesome! She started to hop around. Penelope: Aaaaah, I can't wait to get started! Meanwhile, the "Black Knight" stepped aside, making its way towards the exit without a word on the matter.

The commander chuckled. ???: I suppose it could be, but perhaps that can be discussed at a later time. Besides that, please, lead the way. I hope that it is also okay for me to take some time to learn more about this facility along the way. Penelope looked like she was going to explode with excitement if she had to wait any longer.

The commander proceeded to speak up. ???: Not quite. Our party happened to rescue a few of your associates from an incident within the slums involving you-know-who. We just so happened to be investigating the area and managed to get them out just in time. That being said... ???: ...I believe that we all happen to have the same goal in the end, so it would be a pleasure to work with you all on this matter. I shall properly introduce myself once we arrive at the meeting area as I do have plenty of information to relay. Penelope proceeded to interject. Penelope: So do I! This'll be awesome! Meanwhile, the robot that stood to the right of the commander remained silent, like a guardian spirit that hovered behind its master, unwilling to speak to those she seemed unfamiliar with.

Idealis chuckled at Elizabeth's response. Idealis: Sorry about that, Lizzy! I didn't wanna wake you up since you looked like you were enjoying yourself! Idealis: But, anyway, good morning, you three! I managed to get a nice rest; what about you? Idealis: Heh, I understand. The only thing I can say is to at least try to go into it with a smile for as long as you can. She was no good at the optimism thing, but it was at least worth a try. After all, there was food, and she was always happy when there was food.

???: Your hospitality is greatly appreciated. I will ensure that none of us overstep our boundaries. The commander removed her hand from Penelope's mouth and began to make her way to the maid, followed quietly by the robotic knight. Penelope: Thanks, big guy! Penelope proceeded to follow behind the commander, eager to see what was within.

???: I imagine they would have no need for a drone to observe the actions of their own. If their own soldiers were so incompetent and untrustworthy, their organization would have crashed and burned by now.

Penelope proceeded to wave at him, but the commander clasped a hand over her mouth before she could talk. ???: We heard that you may be interested in the occurrences at the slums, and we just so happen to also be interested. May we come in to discuss this in a...more private location?

Penelope proceeded to wave at him. Penelope: Heeeeey, are you the big guy for this place? You look the part! Anyway, we need to get in there right now! It's super urgent! ???: I see...and a sharpshooter, you say? It seems that there is more going on under our noses than I previously thought... ???: ...nevertheless, I concur; I imagine we will require as much aid as we can possibly gather, and if the figurehead of this facility seeks the same goal as us, then his aid will no doubt be necessary.

Penelope pouted as she came to the door. Penelope: 'Cause it's importaaaaaaaant! We have to get in right now! The commander proceeded to take the reins in this conversation. ???: That may be so. We happen to know...probably far more than intended from our trek through the slums. The explosion that occurred last night also piqued my interest, but I was not able to discover a possible cause, only a result. Penelope gasped. Penelope: You snuck out and didn't say anything about it?! That's mean! I wanted to come along! ???: I am certain you would not have wanted to ruin your sleeping schedule. Penelope: Oh...riiiiiight...heheheh... The commander returned her attention to Shrike. ???: Anyway, it is safe to assume that you, too, have done reconnaissance with the slums, correct? If so, I believe that there are others within which also hold even more valuable info, so I believe that if we can perhaps share our info with one another, we may be able to form a suitable plan for eliminating the threat within. What do you say, Miss?

I've waited a long time for this! I'm trying her out right now. EDIT: Finally managed to play her after far too much difficulty in getting things to work. She plays as close to the source as you can get in MUGEN, and I'm really happy to see how much attention was paid to detail(the way she walks even mimics the way she walks in the source game) and how some things were fixed(such as an infinite involving the strong Water Splash attack). It also looks like some additional stuff was put in, such as a grab and a taunt, and it helps make the experience better than the source game(which is good because throws would've helped a lot in that game as one of my main characters, Jenny, would often be put in really bad spots since a lot of her attacks would leave her wide open if they were blocked), but it also makes Sera into a very dangerous character since she could already be very aggressive in combat. All in all, a very well-made character that I'm very excited to have in my roster!

MAGICAL KINGDOM OF VERVE: Elysia Inn ???: I do apologize for the disorder that awoke some late in the night; I shall be certain that such behavior does not occur in or around this inn at any time in the future. Now, please, enjoy your food, and feel free to take as much as you wish. He proceeded to bow gently, but kept his place at the counter. Idealis soon took notice of them. Idealis: There you guys are! I thought you were all still asleep, but I guess the smell of food is good enough to wake up anyone, isn't it?

MAGICAL KINGDOM OF VERVE: Elysia Inn Downstairs, the usual girl that sat at the front counter was instead replaced by an older male dressed in very elegant clothing that seemed to have been maintained very well as not even a piece of stray lint could be seen upon it, and the fabric that it seemed to be made of was smoothed so many times that not a single strand stuck out from it. His face showed years of chiseling from countless hours of work in many high-ranking positions under many lords, and his eyes told the story of a man who had seen events, some of which he had wished he had never seen. His hair had been slicked back and stood out save for two strands of lazy hair which seemed to bend just the right way for them to match his hair. It was as if this man had toiled for hours on his look. ???: Good morning. I apologize for the interruption last night; this kingdom is victim to ruffians who wander the streets during celebrations that oft occur here. Excessive amounts of mana seem to influence their rampant appearance. However, I do pray you were all able to sleep well despite their inconsiderate behavior. I have already prepared breakfast; please do be certain that you consume a sufficient amount of food as Jack Frost intends on striking our kingdom with a bitter cold unlike any other. He bowed, and gestured towards a long table covered with trays and plates with lids upon them that allowed one to view the foodstuffs upon them, along with various canisters and jars filled with liquids. It was clear that they were all breakfast dishes: breads, flapjacks, hot cakes, pancakes, waffles, eggs, meats, soups, sliced fruits, juices, teas, coffees, and an assortment of sauces, butters, syrups, and various other condiments. It was clear that other people had also hit the table as many of the containers were rather short on food. In fact, there was already another person helping themselves to a plate of waffles, eggs, and bacon from the table. There were plates, bowls, and utensils that could be used to carry, contain, and consume the food available. Idealis, who had managed to sneak her way downstairs, was already preparing to grab something to eat herself. Idealis: Thank you so much, sir! She was currently unaware of anyone else nearby. CANDOR CITY: Warriors' Hangout Entrance With a new day breaking in, the commander had figured that it was time for them to return to the hangout. With little discussion needed in dragging Penelope and the robot along for the ride, the trio were already fast approaching the entrance into the facility, so Penelope proceeded to take the lead and flag down the robotic maid at the entrance, waving her hands in an attempt to get her attention. Penelope: Maid ladyyyyy! Can we go in now?! It's importaaaaaaant!

MAGICAL KINGDOM OF VERVE: Elysia Inn Idealis opened her eyes slowly as the sunlight crept in from the window, bathing the entire bedroom in its golden light. Idealis slowly opened her eyes as the rays of light flashed upon her eyelids, and groaned, speaking to herself in a low voice. Idealis: Ugh, sunlight...I don't like it... Forced by the impatience of the sun to bring an abrupt end to her lovely dream, she proceeded to sit up in bed, still quite groggy from being woken up before she was ready. With no reason to stay in bed any longer, she got out of bed and began getting dressed as quietly as possible, so as not to awaken the sleeping demon in the bed adjacent to hers. As she was preparing for the torturing day that lay ahead of them, she would find her nostrils being raided by a rogue scent of deliciousness, one which caused her stomach to growl. Loudly. Both nervous and embarrassed by this, she, after finally putting on her coat over everything, proceeded to make her way out of the room, once again, as quietly as possible. Who knew what would happen if she accidentally awoke a demon, especially one that seemed to be as unstable as the one she decided to share a room with.

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Idealis: That's...a very ambitious goal. I think he was just saying it out of kindness, y'know, like everyone else usually does. Anyway... Idealis made her way back to her bed and sat down, letting out a sigh of relief. Idealis: ...what an exhausting day...and to think it's just going to get worse from here. She slid her coat and socks off, and proceeded to pull the blanket over herself, beginning to get comfortable. Idealis: I guess we're gonna be stuck here for the long run, aren't we? There's no hope in getting home early; with how many problems are cropping up, I know we're going to be in this far beyond the end of this so-called "threat"...it just shows all of the signs of being a never-ending loop. She yawned quietly. Idealis: But, I guess we should sleep on it for now and hope for the best tomorrow. Good night, Lizzy... And with that, she shut her eyes, beginning to doze off into a dreamland of optimism for the future.

CANDOR CITY: Northwestern Slums Muireann nods, and proceeds to begin following them to the point wordlessly. As of now, there were no more signs that she was on the verge of "breaking".

CANDOR CITY: Northwestern Slums By now, the inflection in her voice had vanished. She approached the knight. Muireann: Understood. Awaiting movement. MAGICAL KINGDOM OF VERVE: Elysia Inn Idealis scratched her head. Avoiding a potential threat wasn't something she did unless she knew she wasn't capable of taking it on, but by the sounds of it, with all of them together, they could easily take him on and deal with him before his antics became a problem. Idealis: This is how I feel about it: if there's a weed that's starting to grow, you have to pull it out of the ground. So what exactly is he capable of that would make him someone to wait on? Isn't he going to get stronger over time? On top of that, there's a lot of us, and what sounds like one of him, and everyone here's capable of something, so I doubt it'd be that much of an issue for us.

CANDOR CITY: Northwestern Slums The creature was hit by the powerful blast, being unable to move out of the way. It could be heard making a sound that almost sounded like a low yell. What was left behind was nothing more than a puddle of purple goo. The arm that was sliced had also turned into the same goo. Muireann, meanwhile, stared at the puddle for a moment, waiting to see if it something else was going to happen. MAGICAL KINGDOM OF VERVE: Elysia Inn Idealis: No, I've got it. Just keep an eye outside. She proceeded to open the door all the way. Upon hearing and seeing Seraph, she waved at him. Idealis: Heya, Seraph! Glad to see you made it out of that fight in one piece! Idealis let out a sigh. Idealis: Does the bad news ever stop coming? Why can't we just get one thing done and get a break afterwards? Ugh... She flipped some hair from out of the front of her face. Idealis: Let me guess...we have to find this guy and kill him off before he causes something else that we'll have to fix, right?

This was definitely a cause for concern. Idealis: Umm...sure, I guess? She got up from her hiding spot and, still keeping an ear out for any strange noises from the window, proceeded to walk over to the door and open it slightly, just enough to allow her to peer out at him. Idealis: Soooo...how did you know where we were and why do you want to talk?

CANDOR CITY: Northwestern Slums Muireann examined the situation, the arm beginning to hover back towards what looked to be the creature's torso. Her visor slid back out. Muireann: Altruism of 15K is...appreciated... She turned her attention to the torso and arm that was lleft of the creature; it appeared that its legs were blown off in the explosion, yet it still refused to die. MAGICAL KINGDOM OF VERVE: Elysia Inn Idealis turned hear head towards the door as the sound of knuckles being rapped upon it echoed through the room, the suspicious girl raising an eyebrow. Idealis: Eh? Who's there?

MAGICAL KINGDOM OF VERVE: Elysia Inn ???: I don't know how they feel about it, but as long as you're with them, it's fine! Just try not to wake up any other customers, okay? Meanwhile, outside of the inn, a figure stood close to the door, looking into the building. They were ignoring the fighting going on close by. ???: (A group of people not from this world...it seems that they actually managed to bring in the cavalry they wanted after all, then. I guess the time is right, anyhow...now, for me to gather my own cavalry.) The mysterious figure proceeded to walk off, whistling quietly as the snow crunched beneath them. CANDOR CITY: Northwestern Slums Muireann would find herself being pushed to the ground by 15K, the woman taking a rather heavy fall as the arm narrowly missed her. She grunted as she hit the ground. Muireann: Explaination for 15K's action required.

The visor on her head slid back into the headband, signalling that she was close to resting, or possibly something else. Muireann: ... Suddenly, the arms of the creature came flying out from the smoke left behind by the explosion, trails of smoke coming from behind them. One was headed right for Shadow Wolf's back, whilst the other was flying right at Muireann's back, both with the bladed part at the front, making them almost like spears flying through the air.

Muireann: Under...stood...will await...escort... Muireann: I...shall seek repairs...when I...return... The explosion was quite sizable and caused a small shockwave to travel through the area, one far more powerful than it should have been. The explosion itself also caused several windows on buildings and cars around to shatter.

Idealis let out a sigh, though it was hard to tell if it was one of relief, exhaustion, or annoyance. Idealis: So, let me get this straight...your brother came to kill the both of you, but you both managed to fight him off, causing him to leave this..."army" and "Heaven" out of apparent humiliation. And you're obviously not worried about him hunting you both down when you're both unaware and avenging his honor, so I guess that's of no concern for any of us, right? Idealis: And then it turns out that Seraph, the guy that's one of the coldest in "Heaven" and the least open, is actually really clingy to Agni for some unknown reason. Are you sure that loneliness is the problem here? I imagine he could've easily found someone else more...mmm...fitting, for lack of a better term, to be a sort of brother to him. And don't get me started on how everyone else around him is...pretty much the same way, just on a hopefully somewhat lesser scale. She stopped for a moment and sent a judging glance at Elizabeth before continuing. Idealis: It just doesn't make sense to me no matter how I try to piece it together. Even factoring in how long they've been together, it's still hard for me to believe that they just had a normal friendship that expanded into a brotherly bond. This guy sounds like he would slay an entire army just to get to Agni if they stood in his way. Frustrated, she groaned and fell upon her bed, gazing up at the ceiling. Idealis: (They call themselves angels, but are they really deserving of that title? It sounds more like the place is run by a bunch of gifted people with personal problems...someone needs to have a talk with the gods in charge up there. And then the possibility of a manipulator among us being a future problem...Iago would be so useful right now...) Suddenly, three bright flashes occurred outside of the window, accompanied by shattering sounds for each one, causing Idealis to shoot up and look outside of the window. Idealis: These witches are taking their fights way too- She quickly slid off of the bed and hid behind it as a person dressed in thick clothing slammed against the window back-first and fell down, the window somehow remaining undamaged, but a loud sound coming from the impact. Outside, a group of people surrounding the fight in an arc could be seen and heard cheering, someone else standing in front of the arc proudly, possibly waiting for the person that was just thrown away to get up.

CANDOR CITY: Northwestern Slums The creature swiped at Muireann once again, though she was able to hop back and away from the attack, causing it to be hit by the bullet and for its body to quickly become petrified, its movements halting, though the arms were still floating in place despite the fact that they were stone. Muireann glanced at 15K. Muireann: Threat neutralized. She then proceeded to contact Hakumen. Muireann: Threat has been neutralized by Shadow Wolf. Awaiting further orders... Her voice could be heard gaining inflection for a moment. MAGICAL KINGDOM OF VERVE: Elysia Inn The girl at the front counter smiled at the big man despite his rather menacing appearance. ???: There sure was! You wouldn't happen to be with them, would you?