Chaldean Chronicles: Cadence of the Lostgrail

Rushing from the training simulation room to the command room. There, Naomi would immediately search for the Director to relay the information. "Director! Caster has forced the regent out of their hiding place. It may be wise to request a strike time. And strike while the iron is hot."

@Brand: Color [Staff]

12:52 AM

(However is willing to rp Olga)

"What? What do you meant by Caster is forcing the regent in the hiding place?!" Olga ask to the Master Candidate that had just came into the command room.

@Olga Marie Animusphere (@[11]Arran [5]Skye) - jump "Out of the hiding place, Director. It appears she may be intending to engage them, although I doubt a divine spirit such as her will suffice. So perhaps reinforcements might be needed."

"Out of the hiding place, Director. It appears she may be intending to engage them, although I doubt a divine spirit such as her will suffice. So perhaps reinforcements might be needed."

@Naomi Shirakawa (@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria) - jump Olga could be seen massaging his forehead at that. "And you never plan to tell anyone about it?" Olga ask again, thinking that this is Naomi's plan.

"No, this is not my plan. But rather she acted out of her own accord. Director. Right now, I can see her battling Dong Zhou personally and on her own."

1:18 AM

"Well, what shall be the next course of action?"

"We can't send anyone from Chaldea as the rayshift would be random, and because of the sudden storm, which I would assume came from your Servant, none of the Master inside the city can help."

"Yes, the sudden storm is of course Caster's doing. In short, if reinforcements were to even be sent. It is rqmandlm huh?"

1:21 AM

"Then I shall relay this to her "

1:21 AM

Naomi would contract Ba'al through their connection and relay what the director has told her.

1:21 AM

"If you need a command seal, I shall utilize it."

@MoonBowBishPoisonFist|Pormal

1:22 AM

*random

"Get as many info on the enemy as you can. If Caster dies make sure she deal as much damage as she could." She order the Master coldly.

["Use one... I am quite injured from this encounter... Whether you wish to heal me or if you wish me to be extracted you need only to utilize your seals..."]

"On the contrary, Director. This does not seem wise. She is on the verge of defeat. A Caster on a head on combat is simply not viable and a waste of combatants.C

1:24 AM

"By the right of my first command seal, return to my side right now Caster!"

@MoonBowBishPoisonFist|Pormal

Olga release a sigh at seeing a Master just spent a precious Command Seal on what she think an easier replaceable resource. "If you are done and do not have anything else, remove yourself on the premise."

"That I shall, I am merely awaiting her arrival back to Chaldea to ensure there are no surprises awaiting us."

Not to long after Naomi utilized her command seal, the goddess appears nearby and unconscious definitely injured by some sort of weapon which delt some considerable fire based damage.

1:49 AM

Burns suck guys...

Naomi Shirakawa casts Spare the Dying!

Description

You touch a living creature that has 0 hit points. The creature becomes stable. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs.

Naomi would first stablize the injured goddess. Kneeling to her side, she would merely pull out a blank ofuda tag and a brush, afterwards she would write the Kanji "Life" on it. Placing it at Baal's heart.

1:51 AM

Once that was done, she would slowly lift up the Goddess. "You have done what you could. Even if it is a bit reckless.." She silently thought.

@MoonBowBishPoisonFist|Pormal

As Baal was stabilized she was just there unconcious, unable to communicate anything for the time being. Perhaps later she'll wake up and rest up a bit, she at least can give some interesting info on Zhou when she wakes up.

Olga: One more Singularity down. Da Vinci, how is the reactor holding up?

1:10 PM

Da Vinci: "So you want the bad news or the really bad news?"

1:10 PM

Olga: "We didn't summon you to give us bad news. We summoned you to fix problems!"

1:11 PM

Da Vinci: "So... both. All right then: we are almost out of uranium for the reactor. If we want to continue Rayshifting, then we have to stop regenerating Command Seals."

5

6

1:12 PM

Da Vinci: "And the second bit: the Holy Grails are empty. Not a single drop of mana, so we can't use them as replacements either."

3

1:13 PM

Olga: Olga double facepalmed and wailed quietly.

DaVinci: "You aren't going to tell them about the remaining 1%?"

12:58 AM

Olga: "They don't need to know about the Shadow Border, yet. Keep working on it for now."

Ciel would make her way to the command room. It had been a long time since she had been in this room. Right now the Burial Agent was just simply checking all the data they had on the next singularity. She wanted to make sure she was prepared for what would happen next. In the previous two singularities she had watch her allies be killed, she wanted to avoid that if she could. If she had enough information she could perhaps save additional lives.

As you spend your time in there, you would hear sound of footsteps. walking closer. The door opens to show a golden hue colored hair, entering the room. His eyes not focused on the road as he is currently tending his pet owl. ... Ohh~? he noticed you I assume you are also preparing yoursef for the event

@[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu uhm do you want me to ping after i post or nah?)

Ciel would turn to face the person who had just entered. A blonde gentlemen who had red eyes. The way he spoke hinted that he carried authority but also wisdom. The blue hair girl would turn to face him. "Indeed, I am gathering as much information as I can. Information is power. Are you here for the same reason?"

(@Cherry | Shuten Dₒᵤⱼᵢ you can keep tagging me. What about you?)

I set my notif to all so im fine)

Well at least as much as yours~ He chuckles as he walks forward, it seems he has changed his costume from the last time you saw him (in between the china singu and this new one). Walking closer towards the desk to see what kind of data you have acquired Have you been using my wealth well~?

@[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu )

"I see." responded Ciel as she had no issue sharing the data she had acquired to Gilgamesh. She would even go so far as to hand over the datapad to the heroic spirit. "I intend to pay you back very soon. As for what I did with it, I simply used the money to create powerful weapons for my allies. While some may say they didn't earn it, we need every ally to be fighting at full power and to stay alive, these weapons will help do so. For that, I am very thankful of you." said Ciel as she then gave a polite bow to the heroic spirit.

Hah I am glad that it is used for good at least His eyes still fixated towards the tablet, reading the info slowly as he pulls a coffee out of his golden gate, merely sitting there, using the desk as a place to sit. Tho slightly you could tell that the person in front of you is different, as if he's over exerting himself. Or exhausted in a sense. And don't worry about the money, take your time with it my dear~

8:15 PM

@[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu )]

"Thank you but I still intend to pay you back soon." said Ciel in response to Gilgamesh. The Burial Agent would then take a good look at the heroic spirit. It seemed that he was exhausted. Perhaps his master was over working or something. "I know that look, you are pushing yourself a bit too hard. Your master should give you a moment of rest, it would do you and all of Chaldea some good."

Heh~ another one have left, a promising one at that. Merely another one that needed my gold but had another plan at hand With his master's retirement no wonder those eyes seems less radiant, his demeanor more sluggish. He puts down the tablet and looked at you with a forced smile

Though it is merely a fact that I am a king without a kingdom, the only things I could do is empower the subjects that are in front of me fu fu~

@[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu

"So you are without a master, that is why you look so tired. I have plenty of mana to spare. If you wish to form a contract with me, I will gladly accept." Ciel would then extend her hand out, revealing the two command seals on her hand. She would then wait for Gilgamesh reaction.

hmm~? He chuckles as he saw the turn of events [two birds one stone], he thought Then you shall be in my care~ He reaches out his hand to accept the deal before him

@[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu

Ciel would then activate her magic circuits, showing the amount of magical energy reserve she had. Despite already having two servants contracted she still had more mana then most mages could ever dream of. As the two of their hands got closer, her command seal would begin to glow. "I Ciel, will act as your anchor. If you heed my call and wish to protect humanity then accept my contract." said Ciel as her command seals continued to glow.

And from henceforth you shall be my subject! let us change fate shall we~? The king glows as well, radiating a shine of gold. May the epic of gilgamesh be beside you always

Subject? That part sort of confused Ciel but the contract was sealed. Perhaps it had to do with the fact that he was the first king, maybe he saw everyone as his subjects. Well Ciel was fine with that, as long as he would not get in her way. "The contract is sealed." said Ciel as her command seals now returned back to normal. "You are now the third servant that I am contracted with."

The contract is sealed~ And as it does his eyes gleamed with gold once again. He was going through the possible histories that they may encounter together. From one point to another [well for now this is fine], he thought, he smiles at you A third~ *chuckles* well as I am done from my side of preparations in here~ I shall take leave first walks away call me if you need me *wink*

Ciel would nod her head. It seemed she had acquired another servant and a powerful caster servant at that. She was now growing happy with the team she was assembling, feeling like it could deal with any threat. That being said, the Burial Agent would stay in the command room a bit longer, gathering a bit more data and double checking things before then making her exit.

"... To what do I owe the pleasure, Wizard Marshall?" Olga's brow twitches as she curtseys in a very regal fashion. The Chaldean staff in the Command Room immediately stood up and performed similar shows of respect and reverence.

"Be at ease," Zelretch waves them off with one hand while the other remains firmly on the pommel of his jeweled cane. "I've come to request some assistance with a matter, and you all have caught my interest." He said with a faint smile of amusement.

Olga flinched when Zelretch spoke of garnering his interest. It was well known that anyone who earned such an honor was doomed to destruction. "With all due respect, we are short handed and in the middle of combat operations. I'm afraid I will be unable to spare any manpow-"

"I will lend you my personal aid when you and yours need it most. Is that enough of an exchange for you, Lord Olga Marie Animusphere?" Zelretch interrupted her denial with a counteroffer, having expected such resistance.

Olga's eyes widened in shock. Even Da Vinci and Romani, who were standing off to the side, had their mouths agape. "Done. I will post a mission request now."

walks in assuming i should probably tell whoever is incharge that im awake

The director is a very busy woman, but there are a few staff in the command room, tapping away at their devices. One woman in particular looks over her shoulder at Miriam, makes a small ‘Ah’ sound, and gets to her feet, walking over to her. “Another one up it seems. Name?”

3

Miriam Ranum i say looking over the director

This isn’t the director, she’s just one of the rayshift technicians. “Ranum, right. I’ll note that down. Have you seen our medical team yet for a post-cryosleep checkup?”

no i havent

ill go do that then heads out

"Once you're done, head to the Summoning room, get yourself a servant, then get to the singularity!"

nods as i walk out

Silk is on her way to Rayshift into the Singularity in Turkey when she stumbles upon Nagato. "Oh, hey there. Is that for me?" She put up a request for a weapon earlier. She didn't expect anyone to actually answer, since everyone was still recovering from the last Singularity.

@Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel

"Yep, it's not my style so here you can have it." He hands the short sword to Silk. "It's been a while since I've seen you haven't it? About to rayshift into the Turkey singularity?"

@Angelic

The last time Silk saw Nagato, she wanted to fight him, but he just stood there and let him charm her. Why do all of her attempts to train with people end up like that? "Thanks," she says. "I'm about to leave, yeah. It looks like we're getting close to the grail there, so I'd like to help out as much as I can."

@Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel

~~That was canon?!~~ "No problem, that good to hear that you're working hard. Make sure you guys get the grail and come back safely alright? If you need help don't hesitate to call for it. I'll come running." He would, he didn't want to lose another friend. He would go into the singularity now but he had some business to take care of. ~~Nah, he just didn't make it into the game.~~

@Angelic

Ciel would make her way to the command room, looking for Olga. Their were some things that she needed to discuss about her. If she could, she also wanted Da Vinci here as well. Some of her ideas did include her. @Tyonis Shiki wondering if I can RP with Olga ?

Olga can be found with Da Vinci, performing countless, complex calculations. At a glance one can determine it has something to do with Imaginary Number Space.

Ciel would open up communications from her current location in Italy. She had been wanting to talk to Olga for a while now. "This is Ciel, opening up communication, do you copy?" asked the Burial Agent.

"This is the Director speaking," Olga answered primly.

"Director, have you notice how many times we have gone up against an immortal and needed some kind of special killing weapon on them? I mean Marie, the Phoeniex, the True Ancestor and now this guy who can't even be killed by immortal weapons. You do have Shiki and myself but perhaps we should create a way to deal with these immortals. The Church has made special kind of coffins to seal them away, perhaps we should create something similar. This would also put less reliance on a few members." said Ciel as she she suggested the idea.

Why do I feel a potential headache incoming..?

Why do I feel a potential headache incoming..? attachment

@Olga Marie Animusphere || Director of Chaldea (@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-) - jump "What kind of a headache do you mean, Senpai? The one caused by all the paperwork we still have to file not to mention the preparations for confronting Goetia or perhaps the whole ordeal with Veronique once again disregarding protocol?"

6:19 PM

"Honestly she breaks the rules so often one truly has to wonder if she isn't doing it intentionally~"

"Nicolo?" Olga's head hit the desk for a few seconds before lifting it up and looking at BB. "Again? How has she done it this time? We were just rayshifting out of the singularity!"

"Nicolo?" Olga's head hit the desk for a few seconds before lifting it up and looking at BB. "Again? How has she done it this time? We were just rayshifting out of the singularity!" attachment

@Olga Marie Animusphere || Director of Chaldea (@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-) - jump "She bought in a random kid from the Singularity alongside her."

6:24 PM

"Honestly I wasn't even aware that was possible but hey, you discover something new every day huh? Now I wonder what kind of fun experiments can be done with that tidbit of information~! Maybe if we find their copy in proper timeline we can cause their heads to explode~?"

6:26 PM

"... Perhaps we can toss the girl at Goetia and see how he reacts?"

6:27 PM

"I mean, she did survive the rayshift process despite it proooobabbblllyyyy not meaning to work on her~! So who knows... Maybe it will do something! If not, well... Nothing lost right?"

"Now's not the time for jokes."

6:30 PM

"I'll... Get to that when I have to. For now, that girl is Nicolo's problem until I have time."

"Eh. As far as I'm concerned if anything really happens she's just going to be deleted by the world and conveniently killed off."

"Although... More anchors would always be..."

6:32 PM

"No, I can't be thinking like that."

"Why not? It's perfectly reasonable approach. After all... If Nicolo insists on dragging a random girl in here she should at least put her to use right? Regardless, I'll leave you to ponder on that one Sen-pai~"

"..." She sighed and rubbed her face a bit, face with a brand new moral conundrum... ...It couldn't hurt to ask, she guessed.

"We can test her aptitude once we're done with our next operation." With that BB simply tilted her head to the side, smirking just a little before speaking up. "It's not like she can lead a life outside of Chaldea now can she? After all, having two versions of the same person in proper reality is just asking for trouble."

6:39 PM

". . . Granted I can do a little magic on that front but I'm not a miracle worker nor willing to spend all these resources into duping the world to think she's just an identical twin for long~ It isn't worth the effort."

"Child soldiers... Just how desperate have we become? Still... There's not much else we can do with her... And whoever she is... She might even agree to it."

"Forming a contract and keeping her in Chaldea doesn't put her in the danger's way now does it?"

6:48 PM

"It's less a soldier and more a battery at that point."

"We don't know nearly enough about this... Stowaway to make any decisions just yet. Let's focus on the matter at hand."

"We need to get our troops ready and in order... A meeting is in order at some point in the coming weeks. Did you inform Heinrich of his punishment?"

"Pretty sure he's already on it in fact."

7:30 PM

"We can get a meeting going soon as well. I don't see anything any of the lazy piggies would be occupied with at the moment."

RETCONNED (Spinstress receives 50 bonks for getting carried away)

"Mere hours before Chaldea catches up with proper human history... Until we finally contact the Temple of Time."

9:23 AM

"All preparations are in place..."

9:24 AM

"Everyone!"

9:24 AM

".....Take a break. Refresh yourself. I need you all in top condition."

9:26 AM

"But I need you back within the hour. This will be your last chance, so... Make the most of it. Do whatever it is you wish. Now would probably be the time to say your goodbyes if you have to. Finish anything personal. That sort of thing."

9:26 AM

"Dismissed!"

The Command staff nodded with some getting up and leaving to get some quick rest or finish any business they had left.

The staff returned with a look of determination on their faces as they took their places in the command room and watched the clock as they prepared for the coming mission

"....It's time. You all have your order. Prepare the coffins. I will gather and brief the Masters."

11:01 AM

"The Grand Order will be complete!"

11:01 AM

And with that, the director left the command room.

"Understood now prepping the coffins!" "Everyone this is it, prepare for the final stretch"

“All coffins are on standby, awaiting orders to commence Rayshift.”

"So, sen-pai! It seems the strike force dealing with the Furnace is having trouble~ Think I can borrow iny-biny-tiney-bit of Reactor's Energy to make sure we don't lose the Seventh and the Others or~!" @RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

1:30 AM

1:32 AM

"You know what? I'm gonna do it anyway~!"

"Do you really think I care!? Throw everything we have, we're running thin anyway and we need to make every last second count!"

11:33 AM

"At this rate..."

11:34 AM

She was angry. She felt helpless, communication was limited, sight was limited, the base was under attack, it was all she could do to use a watering can on the proverbial fires that were popping up all over.

11:40 AM

She was never meant to be a director, or a leader.

11:41 AM

That was always her father's thing... This was his project, these were his people, and out there was his mission. She couldn't even rayshift for extended periods of time without risking being wiped from existence entirely.

11:42 AM

It was inevitable that she'd be an utter failure in Chaldea. She'd known that from the start. So why was she still going?

11:47 AM

....Was it just pride?

11:50 AM

Well... So what if it was?

Pausing just a moment, BB glanced towards Olga with a hard to read expression. "Stop sulking Senpai. It doesn't suit you. What will others think when you are so quick to look down. Now isn't the time for it- and as much as I love seeing you squirm the way you are right now~ It's honestly kind of pathetic. I don't know what's going on with you but..."

11:15 PM

"Focus. That's all we can do right now. Now trust in your beloved kouhai. I'll do as you ask. Transferring the power from the reactor and...~! Done! I'll get back here in a few... Do me a favour and use one of these wonderful command seals to empower me, kaaaay~?" @RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

".....Yeah." That's right. It didn't matter now. If she was doing this for her own pride... Then she'd make sure she did a damn good job of it. She'd give a performance to be proud of, worthy of praise.

11:18 PM

"By my command seal, BB... Put your back into it!"

"Will do, Senpai!" With that, she rayshifted out to assist the Masters!

"MASTER WILTRUD!"

6:32 PM

"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON OUT THERE!?" @Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae

6:34 PM

"Dammit... Technicians! Get to the FATE system already!"

6:35 PM

"If that fails, it's over!"

"Sh-shit On it director!" The staff attempted to handle the sudden backlash as best as they could while minimizing system damage

"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON OUT THERE!?" @Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae attachment

@Olga Marie Animusphere || Director of Chaldea (@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-) - jump Radioing back in, Wiltrud's mixed state of mind is all but apparent in her voice. "We're, ah, in a bit of an unpleasant situation, things may have gone a bit overboard trying to make it so we don't die. Whatever just happened severed the contract, where are my other Servants?"

"Fujibayashi is on the front lines, and Vánagandr is currently headed in the direction of the Armory with her strike team! Whatever nonsense Foreigner is pulling, it's putting us all in danger! Get control of her back before I move to more desperate measures, so help me god!"

6:45 PM

"....Nevermind. Looks like FATE has taken the matter into its own hands."

"On it, the contract can be made by verbal agreement, right? Might take me some time to get to her- Ah."

"Just what was she thinking...? What did she even do?"

6:47 PM

... . . . "That's it. If you want something done right... At least oversee it." "I can't see a thing from in here, communication is bare minimum." "I've had enough! Prepare another coffin!"

"Director are you sure?" one of the command staff asked in a horrified tone while others followed her orders and began prepping another coffine

"You all know your orders, you all know what must be done! You are capable, you all are a certain factor. Whilst out there... That is where the variables must be managed." She stood from her chair, and made a call down the radio. "DaVinci, while I'm gone, focus on keeping the facility alive."

(did any of that come through the comms too, just to confirm?)

(sure, we can say she forgot to turn off the line until she switched lines to davinky)

And so Olga left the command room.

Is now waiting for Masters to arrive.

Along side him was Fie, they had both rayshifted back on BB's command. He hoped that whatever BB had got working would work prove to help them out like she said it might.

She like Nagato had came back immediately. Whatever this was she hoped it would help them in their like BB said.

"My my, if it isn't our beloved Ninja and the Half-Oni. The news spread quite quickly about what you've done."

5:50 AM

"You know... While Senpai may be quite happy with your trade, I can't help but to laugh at it... Really, to think Alaya would have actually contacted you is quite golden~ It must be desperate!"

@Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel

"Well it is the final battle and honestly our odds weren't that high. Is there something funny I'm not getting about it contacting us?"

She stayed silent with her eyes closed as she waited for the other masters to arrive. What was done was done, she made this choice and there was no going back now.

". . . Ho. You don't know what the contract entails, Nagato?"

6:06 AM

BB's expression shifted into one of amusement and a smug grin. As if she knew more than she let on as per usual.

"You think I would accept if I didn't know what the contract entailed? Cause I totally would, I saw a chance to increase our odds and took it. I have people that I can't let down by losing here. Everyone in chaldea is on that list. We've all fought way too hard to just lose here. So tell me what the contract entails that I don't know about."

6:17 AM

For just a moment, BB paused. There was a hint of determination in his voice that somewhat reminded her of something... Something long gone- or perhaps it would be better described as that which never have had been. "It's almost admirable how stupid you are." (edited)

6:19 AM

"By accepting that contract you have just served yourself an eternity of servitude to Alaya. You think you're going to become some sort of a Hero trough this? You made a pact with a force not much better than the beast were fighting." *With that BB tilted her head to the side, tapping the Bishop Staff against her arm for a short moment before simply remaking. "I suppose it is an ally of Chaldea however so, not much harm done for us."

6:19 AM

". . . Though if I'm being honest, there are very few fates I can imagine to be worse than what you've signed up for."

The door to the command room slid open, Olga standing in the doorway for a second before taking a few steps into the room and heading to BB's side, a little bit battered and roughed up looking, rolling one of her shoulders as she took deep breaths. She needed to take in more mana... "BB, Nagato, Clausell."

"Senpai~" BB grinned, tilting her head to the side before moving closer to her Master. The woman chuckled just a little bit before leaning against the woman's back, resting her hands on her shoulders. "My my, so tired after just a bit of active combat~?" (edited)

"I have been hurtling space rocks and avoiding getting looked at to death for a good 15 minutes! I am allowed to be ever so slightly out of sorts!"

He simply smiled, stupid or not this is what he chose to do. It was his decision to form that pact with Alaya. "I had my reasons for accepting, maybe I'll explain them to you later but for now let's focus on the problem at hand." He looked over at Olga and waved. "Sup director, how was it out there on the battlefield?"

She nodded at Olga acknowledging her arrival.

"My my, sounds like a morning workout to me~ Regardless... As to why I have gathered the two of you- I will explain and give some assistance to others later..."

6:26 AM

". . . If they show up."

6:27 AM

Shaking her head, BB gripped the Bishop Staff and grinned. "Alright! Show me the hand you've got your Command Spells on, or well- where they are usually if you've been splurging."

He raised up his left hand.

She raised her right hand, there was one command seal left on her hand.

"Geez... You aren't giving me much to work with here."

6:31 AM

With that, she tapped her Bishop Staff on their respective hands. "Tada~ I've just granted you administrative privileges~ You can use your command seals on -almost- any other servant summoned by the FATE system now! You can show up to the Reactor Room on your way out to get one more command seal to use."

6:31 AM

"This is a temporary measure but... It won't matter in your case."

She looked at her right hand, she didn't know BB could do that. "Cool. Thanks BB."

"Any servant huh... I guess I should save it for when it matters most then since I'll only have one. Is there anything else?"

". . ." After a few long moments of silence, BB finally decided to speak up. "I hope you end up liking the path you have in front of you. Honestly, though I can think of a potential way to get you out of it- I'm not sure it's worth the effort considering what you've said."

6:39 AM

"That's all. Good luck."

Veronica wasnt late, the person playing her was just asleep, I swear.

"....I suppose we'll wait for the other masters that are coming? To my knowledge, it's... Nicolo, Caelestis, and Cie- Ah, speak of one of the devils."

"Ah yes, the other one of the hopeless dumbasses. Admittedly when it comes to you Veronique I'm not even gonna bother. Just extend your hand with the command seals on it."

"A-ah?" She'll do as she's told, as per usual. Not even questioning it.

Tapped the Bishop Staff on her hand! "Tadaa. You have administrative access to use command seals on almost any servant now. Report to the Reactor Room for an additional command seal. Geez. You three are a handful."

"It's totally not worth the effort on me! Try one of the others maybe they'll take it, thanks for that though. I'll see you around BB, Director." With that, he turned and walked out of the command room giving a small wave as he did so. He was heading to the reactor.

She paused hearing BB had a potential way to get Nagato out of it. She soon left and headed to the reactor. She would worry about it later, thoughts like that would hold her back in combat.

"Etch. Take care."

Just as the two of them left- someone else made their way into the room. "What the fuck did you do?" @Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

"Ah.. Thank you, BB--" Ah. That's.. "--Huh?"

"I guess the Gossip goes around..."

"You heard me, what in the goddamn hell did you do!?" Theano moved up to her sister, yoinking her by the collar down to look at her better.

"I- I entered a contract in order to p-protect everyone..!?" She- without resistance- was dragged down, of course. When it came to her Sister, Veronica seems to struggle even more than usual

"Nicolo-! Er, other... Nicolo-"

"What? I'm having a conversation with my waste of a sister that is so damn insistent on throwing her life away at every opportunity presented! I don't care how you decide to punish me for it later, Director." With fury in her eyes, Theano glared back at Veronique and gritted her teeth. (edited)

7:03 AM

"This is probably the most stupid and selfish thing you've done yet...! I-- Just...! What the hell were you thinking!?"

"I certainly understand your frustration but now is clearly not the-" Oh forget it. If she gets in the way of it any more she'll just end up delaying it further...

Turning her gaze in the Director's direction. Theano bit her lower lip only to take a step back after a moment... "Fine. If that's what you want director- I will make it as brief as possible." With that she turned to Veronique once again. "Give it back." With that she extended her hand out towards her sister.

"....No. Take the time you need. If you don't, I can imagine it weighing on N... Veronique, out on the field."

7:09 AM

"We have until the others finish off the other pillars."

". . . Understood, Director."

"BB." Olga simply held out her hand with her command seals, the intention clear. She was looking to get admin privileges as well.

"What is it Senpai?" BB asked, her eyes pried away from the wonderful drama unfolding. It was quite juicy.

"...." Right. What was she thinking? She'll have to answer her Sister honestly. That's the least she can do. A-ah? "I'm doing what I've always done. I'm protecting you." Right. "If it means that you'll be safe I'll take that offer a million times. I know that I've made mistakes in the past, but.. This is what I've chosen." She's no good with words. Talking isn't her strong suit at all. She's probably messing up even further by talking in the first place, but she can't just give no answer.

"....If you would. I'll be going as well. Not to fight, just... As support. And as I've yet to use any of my own seals... They may come in handy."

"Apologies senpai~ I believe it may be best if you keep a hold on your last two command seals! After all. I'm not one for sharing~"

Taking a long moment to stare at her sister, Theano just bit her lower lip- turning her head away. "I've never asked for you to protect me, seriously what the hell is wrong with you? You act as if I cannot protect myself! You're the one that has always kept going into danger, charging head on into the unknown without even a moment to consider what you're doing."

".......Really?" Olga just kind of deadpanned at her servant for a moment, before sighing. "Seriously. You are a piece of work."

"Oh fine fine. I will do it... If you ask me veeeery nicely Senpai~"

"....BB. Could you please give me Admin Privileges? They could be very helpful for the final battle." There were mild hints of 'I'll get you for this' in her tone.

"--" "I have considered what I'm doing..! I know what's going to happen!" "..and I also know that if I didn't then everyone might die. I know you're strong but.." "...Please stay in Chaldea until it's over."

"Hmmmm? But I've worked so hard to get them set up Master~ You know how much effort goes into granting them?"

7:21 AM

"I dunnooooo~"

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"....I'll return them after the fight with Goetia is over with. Is that good enough?"

"Hmmmm... I dunno~ I might require more convincing Senpai~" Oh she was milking this for all it was worth.

"Alright fine. What do you want in return for giving me admin privileges, you devil of a woman!?"

"Oh. Um."

7:34 AM

She... Wasn't expecting that.

"I'm a magus, I know how equivalent exchange works! Good grief, you really are my punishment for past actions, aren't you!?"

"Geez. I can't believe my Senpai is so thoughtless as to offer the final-boss type underclassman so much power as to let her Kouhai choose what she wants in return~!"

7:38 AM

After a moment of pause, BB tilted her head to the side and grinned with an all too amused grin.

7:38 AM

"Smile for me, Sen-pai~"

7:39 AM

"Smile and say 'Can I please have Admin Privilages, BB? Pretty please?'"

7:39 AM

......She tried. She tried to smile, but it came out... Wrong. She hadn't done much, and she certainly couldn't think about a genuine smile right now. "....Can... Can I have Admin Privileges, BB? P...." "Pretty please?"

"Hmmmm! You don't sound too sincere, master~ Please try again~ ♡"

"DAMN YOU! HOW CAN I SMILE AT A TIME LIKE THIS, WHEN ANY SECOND WE'RE ON THE VERGE OF BEING WIPED FROM EXISTENCE!?"

"DAMN YOU! HOW CAN I SMILE AT A TIME LIKE THIS, WHEN ANY SECOND WE'RE ON THE VERGE OF BEING WIPED FROM EXISTENCE!?" attachment

@Olga Marie Animusphere || Director of Chaldea (@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-) - jump "With passion, Senpai. With passion!"

7:49 AM

"Put in as much effort into smiling as you did yelling right there and you're on the right track~ ♡"

"Kh...."

7:52 AM

She grinned wide, the grin was unnatural, but she was definitely trying! "PRETTY PLEASE, BB, GIVE ME ADMIN PRIVILEGES!"

"Sure thing, Senpai~"

7:54 AM

With that she tapped her hand with the Bishop Staff. "Done~"

".....I truly, truly despise you sometimes."

"Awww~ How despicable of me, to be such a cruel underclassman for my beloved Senpai! Oh woe..."

"....I'm going back to the Temple now."

"I will join you shortly~"

Ciel would now arrive, hoping that she wasn't too late. She wasn't sure why she was summoned to the field of battle. The Burial Agent had constantly been fighting a number of enemies, so hopefully this was important.

Though she would hear the conversation between BB and Olga taking part. The Burial Agent would move to the side and out of sight as she then heard Olga having to play BB game. Only when Olga made her statement did Ciel enter, pretending to be clueless and not having heard anything.

"Aha~ There comes another lost soul~"

11:24 PM

"Glad to see you here, Ciel. Now do yourself a favor and extend your hand possessing command seals forward~"

Ciel would extend her hand forward. Their was only a few red smirks left, as she had used all her command seals. "What do you have planned BB?" said Ciel in a bit of a suspicious voice. While she didn't fully trust BB yet, she was starting to trust her more and more. Still their was this little nagging voice in the back of her head always telling her to be on guard when near this heroic spirit.

"Simple. Your beloved kouhai is giving you a much needed boost for the upcoming fight~ that is unless you want to reject her kind hearted gift? Oh woe...!"

11:30 PM

With that she took out the Bishop Staff, drawing two large 'B's in the air above her hand and... "Done! You now possess administrative privileges. Your command seals can affect pretty much any servant summoned under the FATE system now! Granted it has a limited range but hey~"

11:31 PM

"Considering you've been splurging... Go to the reactor room for one free top up. I'll be milking you for all you're worth in return for this kindness later Ciel~ I am yet to try your famous curry."

"Would that include you?" said Ciel as she gave a smirk to BB, indcaiting she might use the command seal on BB. Of course, Ciel had no real intention of doing so but she wasn't above teasing the Moon Cancer servant. "I will be going to the reactor room now. Also, one last thing BB. I am sorry things didn't work out with Chris. I was far to blinded by my previous judgements to see the truth." said Ciel as she spoke in an honest tone. "Also, you have been doing a great job and Chaldea should thank you, keep it up BB, the next round of Curry is on me."

"Oh wow. I wasn't expecting to hear that today. Didn't think you'd have such a weakness for your beloved kouhai! I should probably dig into the CCTV footage of this fated moment and broadcast it all across Chaldea Announcement system in order to commemorate it!"

11:39 PM

"Of course it doesn't include me. I have admin privileges too, though feel free to waste your kouhai's gift to try and mess with her~ See how that ends for you."

11:40 PM

"Regarding Chris... Eh, I've moved on. Truthfully he wasn't too much fun regardless. Though you guys should have prooooobably seen that one coming considering his earlier records."

"Fighting you once, is already too much besides we have other fish to fry at the moment." said Ciel in response to BB comment. Sure, Ciel did win that fight but only because she had a number of allies helping her and she had no idea how many times she had lost to BB as they were in loop. "As for hearing that, you do deserve it. Your doing a lot of good work, someone should recognize it. If you want to broadcast it go ahead, all I did was speak the truth. Though if you want me and other people to praise you again, I suggest you don't." said Ciel as she gave a real smile to BB. "Reminds me of another earlier mission I went, where he wanted to burn down a house instead of investigating it. He has often been pretty bloodthirsty but I thought he had changed. I like to see the best in people and try to bring it out but I guess it just didn't work with Chris. Still what done is done. Even if you have moved on, it doesn't change the fact that I should still apologize for that, not that it makes a difference."

"It doesn't. Admittedly I am enjoying my new position. Senpai is proving to be..."

11:51 PM

"Very fun~"

11:52 PM

"Anyway. You are right, there are bigger fishes to fry for the moment. I suggest not lingering on the past for too long at the moment. You've got a pretty big fight ahead of you! Almost as big as if you faced the final-boss class underclassman herself! Too bad that never happened, it would have been an epic battle for the ages but alas we never found ourselves on the opposing ends of a conflict~"

"Oh I have noticed. Saw you making Olga beg for those administration powers." said Ciel as she gave a neutral look. Though truth be told, she had enjoyed seeing that. After what Olga tried to pull on her, Ciel enjoyed seeing Olga get bullied, it was like sweet Karma, though she would never admit it. "But yes, you are right, now is not the time to look back but instead to push forward. Take care BB and stay safe." said Ciel as she would give BB a nod and then make her way to the reactor.

"Hehe~ Take care~!"

Ciel would now make her way to the command room. "Olga, we need to talk, I have vital information." said Ciel in a serious tone. While many others would be celebrating at this time, Ciel knew their was still much work to be done. @RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

”As do i…” Olga rubbed her forehead frustratedly. “You first.”

"Goetia informed us of a threat he couldn't see that was coming in three months time. Everything he did was in order to stop that threat. While we did defeat Goetia, we need to get prepared for this." said Ciel as she then wondered what Olga had to say.

”Understood. That will be higher priority than the problem I witnessed. A demon pillar arrived in Chaldea, asked about the root, rambled about true void, and used our raising system to escape somewhere. We’re looking for them.”

"I see, then we have two problems. The Demon Pillar is an easier problem to tackle. As the old saying goes, better the demon you know, then the demon you don't. Seems even in victory, we cannot catch a break."

"We should inform the others about this. Also how is the rest of the world looking? Do we have communications with them and are we able to travel?"

”All communications are a go, we’re checking in with the UN, to them it’s likely that it seemed we disappeared for a couple of years, but right now it’s a blizzard out, so transportation is a no.”

"I see. Well then, I will start to communicate the Church and will act as our liaison to them. I will let you inform the others of Chaldea what is going on and the upcoming threats."

A knock came on the command room door.

Olga is sort of... Writing down her speech for later. So many things to do in it. Congratulations, updates, warnings, commands, guidance- Oh. Visitor.

The knock repeats itself.

"Come in. These doors should unlock automatically to personnel."

"I... I kind of lost my card-- Ahahaha...!"

4:16 PM

"I do apologize about that, Director."

"Right, right." She's wandering to the door and opening it up.

4:20 PM

She's a little tired and distracted, so hadn't quite processed the situation.

"Ah. Thank you director!"

4:35 PM

Before her, stood a sight she perhaps might not have expected to see. A dishevelled looking man, carrying a cup of coffee and an empty Chaldea Identification Badge.

4:35 PM

"I tried to get a new one in administration but-- They seemed shocked and directed me here. Ahaha--"

4:36 PM

"I can't even enter my own room."

4:37 PM

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"--!"

4:38 PM

"Roma- Solo-"

"Ah--?"

". . . No."

"Is... Is everything alright director? Did I mess up again--?"

"Are you seriously playing dumb with me right now!? Do you think me that naive!?"

The man froze in place, his eyes widening for just a moment. He opened his lips- only to close them again and look to the side, scratching the back of his head. "I... Uh... I'm not sure what to say director-- Did something happen...? Last thing I remember is beginning the Rayshift procedures for..." He pauses. ". . . Some reason- then that was all. Everyone I've seen in the hallway looked at me like they saw a ghost."

4:43 PM

"I must have really messed up huh?"

". . . What happed to your eyes, 'Archaman'?"

"Oh. Um, do... You-- Possibly have a mirror?"

4:46 PM

"I haven't really thought of my eyes quite yet really--" (edited)

Huffing, she took his cup of coffee and put it just below his face. "Look down."

Taking the small hand mirror, he glanced into it- blinking a few times. "Huh. They do look... Different I guess. Is it a side-effect of the rayshift process? I... I do think I messed it up somehow..."

"Solomon. Goetia. Whoever the hell you are. I'm really getting tired of this."

"Uh--"

5:03 PM

The man seemed taken aback, taking a single step backwards for just a moment before... "Did-- Did you forget who I am--?"

"Oh you've got to be kidding me..." Olga sighed, her entire body almost seeming to deflate. "No, Doctor. You did."

"Uh... Really?"

"Either that or you're incredible at playing dumb. You are, or were, the Heroic Spirit Solomon. I don't know the details of it, but that's why you used the rayshifting technology. To confront Goetia, your creation. You used your Noble Phantasm, Ars Nova, to supposedly remove yourself from existence. So that's why this seems so impossible."

"Ah. Uh. That's... That sounds kind of impossible, are you okay Director? Do you need me to look you over or--"

". . . . . . ."

5:17 PM

She shoved the coffee back into Romani's hands. "No. Enjoy your coffee."

"Oh-- Um--!" Grabbing his cup, Romani almost stumbled back at the sudden shove in an attempt not to spill his coffee--! "I still need a new Id director...!"

"--"

5:18 PM

It was then something occurred to her.

5:19 PM

"Give me that-" She grabbed the coffee cup back from him... And took a long swig.

"A-ah?" He didn't even resist, if anything... He seemed dumbfounded at the gesture. "I mean... Alright--"

It was a strong, dark bitter coffee

She immediately spat it out, away from the expensive machinery... And all over him. "YOU LIAR! THAT USELESS DOCTOR WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO HANDLE COFFEE UNTIL IT WAS BASICALLY A MILKSHAKE!"

5:24 PM

"IF YOU'RE GOING TO IMPERSONATE HIM, DO THE RESPECT OF ACTUALLY GETTING IT RIGHT!"

". . ." The man remained still, his smile fading quite quickly and becoming more serious.

5:27 PM

". . . Not even clairvoyance can foresee the taste of coffee, I suppose." With that he sighed, shaking his head for a short moment before these orange eyes fixated upon the director. Taking a step inside, the door closed behind him.

". . ." Oh you've gotten yourself in it now, Olga. You could have just not said anything.

". . . Or rather, one's lack of tastebuds."

She's taking a few steps back as he walks in.

5:30 PM

". . . If you were looking for work, we value honesty in this institution."

5:30 PM

"Goetia."

5:31 PM

"I got your message, Ciel relayed it."

5:32 PM

"Frankly, we've never been in a position to deny assistance, even when battling you. So something you can't see..."

". . . Hah. You value honesty? If that were the case you wouldn't have employed this liar beforehand, Director." The man remarked bitterly, shaking his head only to wave his hand. In a moment- the machinery and his own outfit became clean.

"I would like to point out that my father hired him. Not me. The two of them were far more buddy-buddy than I realised, it seems."

5:35 PM

"But as I said."

5:35 PM

"Now we're in even less of a position to be refusing help, if that's what you're here for."

". . . How pleasant. Admittedly, I have been getting some vague idea of what to expect. Though, I doubt you'd listen to a former enemy such as myself considering your pride... That aside however--" With that the man sat down on a chair in the office, crossing his legs. "I commend you on your perception. As sharp witted as you are with these rocks you kept tossing against me."

5:42 PM

". . . Regardless, seeing your response and keen mind- It seems that perhaps staying here won't be a good idea. In case you're wondering- No, I am not here to answer your questions nor to assist you. Quite the opposite in fact... I hoped that a look at 'Chaldea' would answer some of mine." With that the man paused, simply letting out a sigh. "Though that doesn't appear to be a possibility."

". . ."

5:45 PM

"I'm feeling generous."

5:45 PM

"And I have enough on my plate right now anyway, especially seeing as my secretary is busy setting up celebrations."

5:46 PM

"Do you plan to continue as 'Romani'?"

5:46 PM

Her pride... Maybe he'd be right, when she first took over.

5:47 PM

But... Right now, her pride was contingent on the success of Chaldea and the continued survival of humanity. And if he was like this, there was a good chance...

". . . " The man paused in place, his eyes fixated upon Olga before simply letting out a soft chuckle. "Heh. That's golden coming from you right after all that. I am but a poor man's imitation of the real thing. Am I not?"

"...Why did you continue to take his visage anyway, and not one of the other staff? Do you not... Hate him?" ~~"besides, who says a fake can't surpass the original?"~~

"Natural affinity. Besides, you were present in the temple. Do you not recall my initial form?"

5:50 PM

The man's eyes fixated upon Olga. Awaiting an answer.

"...I'm not sure I understand. But... As long as you wear that face, and show it the respect it deserves... You will be welcome here. After all, you have been reduced to something far more similar to a human, haven't you? Without your temple, without Solomon, without the rings, without your Demon Gods."

". . . Hmf. I will explain it as simply as I can then... 'Goetia'. A work of Solomon made to bind the Demon God Pillars together. A being- A vessel that found itself within his body upon his death in order to ensure continual of his work." He explained, tilting his head before chuckling. "I can't say I'm too fond of this situation either, however- it is not as if I've got much choice now. Is it 'director'?" "He didn't leave anything behind, after all."

5:56 PM

"I'm not likely to stay long, I might however take a look around his room. See what I can find. Afterwards however, I shall depart. There is no use for me to linger here- nor am I particularly keen to join in the 'celebrations'. If you have found out who I am- It is only a matter of time the other's do as well."

5:57 PM

"Relish in this victory, it is but a calm before the storm."

"...I know. Gods, I know."

6:02 PM

She leaned against one of the desks, rubbing her forehead. "It's going to be even worse... And to top it off your rubbish bin has rushed off to who knows where."

"All of them have. I don't imagine you will be free of them anytime soon." He noted.

"....Some king you were."

". . . I was no king."

6:11 PM

"I'm not Solomon."

6:12 PM

With that the man walked towards her desk, taking the woman's registration card and rising it up. "I'll be borrowing this."

She rubbed her temples with her fingers. Then again, could she say that those at Chaldea would stay if she was dead? Maybe... "Fine. I won't be out of this room for a while anyway. Just remember to bring it back."

With that, the man took his leave.

6:13 PM

Yet, just before the doors opened...

6:15 PM

"Three Months. Two Hours. Fourty Seven Minutes."

6:15 PM

". . . I believe you might wish to prepare for a warmer climate, America is quite warm at this time of year director."

6:15 PM

With that, he left.

Taking a step back to the command room, the Queen of the Faeries. Morgan le Fay arrived after taking her rest. Her eyes shifted towards Chaldeas, staring at it. Earth. It was shaped like earth. Right now, the Chaldeas must be celebrating their success, yet she has to wonder. How many of them truly knew about the threat ahead? This fight is far from over, their survival still not ensured. "Seven Beginnings" "Yet, one ending." "The stars have yet to dictate your victory Stargazers of Humanity." "Although, at the very least. This short respite of yours is earned through blood and sweat."

11:42 PM

"A new battle is going to come soon, Chaldeans." She would softly mutter to herself as she gazed as CHALDEAS and Sheba. "Will you survive, or will your branches be cut?"

11:48 PM

And with that, she would leave.

The Amazon entered the command room. ..Looking for none other than Olga, of course. T-though, she's a bit nervous. She's never been on the best of terms with the Director..! Nevertheless. She needs to say goodbye to her as well.

9:42 PM

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

Currently, she was simply standing in front of several screens, sighing as she watched them, occasionally running through stacks and stacks of paperwork.

Veronica took a deep breath and.. "Director?" Spoke up.

"Mm?" She didn't look at the girl for now, a little engrossed in her work. "What is it, Veronica?" ...But she was calling her by her first name.

"Ah." How.. unusual. She's never really done that before when it was just her. "..I wanted to say Goodbye."

"..." Olga sighed, turning to face Vee. "Well. Goodbye, Veronique."

"I-I also wanted to thank you."

"....Pardon?"

"...I wanted to thank you..?"

10:00 PM

D-Did she not hear..?

"......Why?"

"F-For.. giving me the opportunity to fight for Humanity." "You're the one leading Chaldea as it's Director, so.. without your leadership we might have never managed to beat Goetia."

10:12 PM

"I-I'll be gone soon, so I figured I should at the very least thank you for all you've done."

". . ."

10:46 PM

There it was... Praise.

10:46 PM

"...Without your sacrifice, and the sacrifice of your servants, we definitely wouldn't have."

"It was a Team Effort..!"

"...Indeed. You will certainly be an asset to the counter force."

10:56 PM

"Try not to lose yourself, though. If you arrive back here I want you in top shape."

10:56 PM

"Understood?"

"..Yeah. Of Course, Understood!" "No matter what, I'll return here the same as I left..!"

"..Which reminds me. C-could I use the Intercom to say goodbye to everyone?"

"Feel free."

"Thank you, Director." Right. All the people she's not managed to get to personally. Her time is running out, this is sadly the best she can do.

11:53 PM

"...." She takes one look over the Intercom.. "H-how do I use it..?"

". . ." Olga pressed a button and held it down, before just nodding at Vee and gesturing to a microphone.

Deep Breath. W-wait, she didn't prepare at all!? It'll be fine, she just needs to.. say Goodbye.

...Whew. T-that was.. Really Embarrassing actually. But at least she's properly said her goodbye to Chaldea. Still. There's still things left to do.

". . ." Olga clapped Veronique on the soldier. "That was brave. Saying goodbye's hard."

"..It was my decision, it's only right that I'm going to say Goodbye properly." "I-I shouldn't just leave the people I care about without saying anything again." That's not a Mistake she'll make again.

12:14 AM

"W-well, saying Goodbye is difficult. If I can be honest, I'm pretty scared..!" Yet, she doesn't stop smiling. There's nothing she can do, so the least she can do is face it head on.

. . .

3:44 PM

Intruders Detected.

3:44 PM

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

”WHAT—!? ONSCREEN!”

Suddenly... A picture from a CCTV camera just outside the Chaldea facilities shown itself. Two figures lingered in the snow. One- Identified as Archer Class servant EMIYA and the other, a servant not currently registered on the servant database...

". . . Finding an entrance to this place is difficult."

"Ah. Such is the problems we have to deal with, isn't it? Though I get a feeling you're somewhat more used to this than me, Archer."

". . . It's just the work we do."

"True, very true in fact. I don't quite enjoy it either but... I suppose it is what we signed up for isn't it?"

". . ." No response came from the man, instead his eyes fixated upon the Camera. "You're being careless, Rider." With that, a sword struck the CCTV camera.

Feed cuts off.

-- ... "..Well..! Er.. Director!" Veronica pulls out a Bow out of her Bag and hands it to Olga. "Please hand this to Fee." and she's off.

” Call for backup if you need it!”

. . . Breach Detected.

"DAMMIT! REPORT!"

Static sounds are present. None of Chaldea's staff seem to have gone silent however... A hazy footage of a side entrance shows on a screen. The camera has an arrow sticking out of it yet still barely works.

"WHERE IS BB!?"

6:31 PM

BB! WHERE ARE YOU!?

Eh?

6:32 PM

I'm busy what do you need senpai?

Two heroic spirits that aren't ours have just broken in!

Yup. Kinda to be expected considering we have two to-be counter guardians prancing around.

THEY'RE DESTROYING THE DAMN PLACE!

What do you want me to do about it!?

Fine. The old fashioned way.

. . . They're gone.

12:56 AM

The voice of the Moon Cancer rung out in Olga's head once again.

I know. I saw it.

After having been told to inform the director she immediately went to the command room to inform her. She knocked on the door first though, she had manners. "Director, its Caster Class Servant Miyu. I was given orders to come and inform you about the situation with former Master Nagato's body." @RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"Mm? What's the matter, Caster? You can come in, but was there any interference?"

Upon being permitted to enter she did so. She bowed to Olga showing respect to her before continuing. "My master Alex has found his body outside of chaldea but there was a suspicious individual there as well, from what he told me the suspicious individual is a red-haired man. Master candidate Aden's assassin servant is also there as well."

"..." Olga brought up CCTV of outside, flipping through different external cameras until... "That's Pliskin. He's a master candidate."

"I'll inform my master then, is there any specific instructions you want me to give them for the body?"

"Should have gotten them to write wills..." She grumbled to herself, rubbing her chin. "Bring it to a cryo pod, so we can preserve it whilst we try to get in touch with his family."

"Alright, thank you for your time Director."

Master, that suspicious man is master candidate Pliskin. The director also informed me to tell you to being his body to a cryo pod. They'll try and get in touch with his family.

"If that's all director I'll take my leave." @StarryCleric

Understood. I'll be back soon Miyu

"Director," Olga's voicemail would come on, "May we meet in say... an hour? I have a proposal I would like to meet that concerns Chaldea's future."

11:12 AM

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"...Pliskin. I'll free up my schedule."

The command room door slid open, Oliver would walk in quickly taking the room in. Was it just the two of them?

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

Probably, at this point. She's got an office off the side of the command room, I'll say.

He considered the pistol under his holster, didn't need to touch it with his hands to feel it. Oliver didn't need to open the clip in order to check how many rounds were in it. Thirty rounds, five clips. He always checked before he left the room. Making sure he really was unwatched Oliver took a slight intake of breath in, and knocked on the door to the office.

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

BB. I should likely inform you of a scuffle that could be occurring in my office soon. Olga, for now, wasn't looking up, still filling out paperwork on her desk. "Come in."

"Director, nice day to you," he said calmly as he entered before taking a chair in front of her, "But let's get down to the straights. Currently I am the only representative of the Pliskin family in Chaldea, so what I say is the will of my benefactors and carries their full weight. So as their emissary I would like to announce that we have a proposal to Chaldea."

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"Go on... I'm willing to hear you out, of course, but I guarantee nothing. Remember what I told you all in our first meeting, if that blast didn't knock it out of you. Whilst here, you're not heirs to incredible fortune or power, you are Masters of Chaldea. The full weight of the Pliskin family may not be as large as you believe." She looked up at him for a second, before looking down at her paperwork again. @Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach i forgot to ping you for the previous message whoops

The servant was present... Just not materialised.

11:57 AM

I get a bad feeling about this.

I have secondhand deja vu. You know how my father died, right? Assassinated in this very room.

12:29 PM

You don’t have to worry about it. I did enough of that a while ago.

"Maybe not in Chaldea itself. After all I am a master under your employ first and foremost. So everything I seek is to yours and Chaldeans benefit," he leaned forward slightly as he watched her do her paperwork, "What I do have is solid knowledge that the Clock Tower either fears Chaldea and seeks to limit you or wants a piece of this scrumptious pie, willing to take drastic means to achieve either. What I do know from my benefactors and handlers is also the United Nations is currently drilling a hole into you with its investigations... and given the incident in Genoa... who knows how they'll react." "And all the while we have solid information that something big is happening in four months. Can you really expect to prepare for that with all this noise?"

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/- @Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach

”The Genoa Incident was dealt with and is classified information that you were not given authority to access, Pliskin. We are set to be cleared of all wrongdoing.”

The screen on Olga's Computer became a familiar Sakura symbol...

”So now you can tell me how you know about that. I don’t know of you planned to bargain for a greater stake in this organisation for your own purposes, but consider your negotiations cancelled.” She interlocked her fingers, now gazing into his eyes.

. . .

12:50 PM

The screen lit up just a little bit more.

”If the Pliskins want more say, they can buy stocks.”

12:50 PM

”Like those ever so worried magi are doing.”

12:51 PM

”I am a Lord, Pliskin, I keep watch on the political situation in the tower.”

12:52 PM

”I don’t know if you took me for some foolish young girl that will fold under all this pressure… But I am far past that point.”

I really don't like him.

12:54 PM

In fact, this is giving me a few... Ideas.

"Well it's hard to hide a death toll of such scale." he said calmly, "Rumours tend to fly around, notes and accounts written that slip by the process. You know how it goes." "Then if you are such a watchful Lord you are aware of the influence the Pliskins have over world governments, most particularly in certain powerful agencies. We have control over the American Defense Sector which practically gives us control over the premier member of the Security Council. And within the clocktower we have 'The System' as I'm sure you're far aware. At the very least The System is the extent of our influence that we choose to reveal," he leaned forward gazing into hers, "I don't take you for a little girl, in fact this entire ploy is based on the opposite. What my family proposes is that while it may be impossible to take off all the troubles plaguing you, that we assist in lessening it. Pressing questions from the United Nations will be removed from the investigation and we will work our best to try within the Clock Tower, call in favours and make calls here and there."

A few noises and even a scream or two could be heard outside before the door was then forced open. Penthesilea would force herself into the room, not really caring what the other members of the staff had to say. "Where is the one called BB, I need to talk, someone interrupted my master Funeral for Vee!" said Penthesilea as she looked around.

@Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach

”Get to the real point. What are you looking for in return?” She raised a brow at Penthesilea and at Oliver. “It seems two bodies have had unexpected guests.”

"Greetings Penthesilea." The voice of BB rung out across the room suddenly- then... As if invited- the woman appeared.

1:09 PM

"Well well well, wouldn't it just so happen that you've gotten extremely fortunate today, our beloved amazon? The perpetrator is right here, in this room in fact! How fortunate for you~ Truly...!"

"Is that so?" said Penthesilea before she would suddenly glare at the only male in the room. Of course it was a guy who had done something like this. "Director Olga, this man has insulted my former master and my current master with his demands at Vee funeral. My master request his presence in order to answer for this." said Penthesilea as the fury could be seen raising up in her.

He rolled his eyes, "Well it's obvious. You just had three Master Candidates accepted by the Counter Force. My benefactors are very interested in such things and wish to have samples to test on. It truly is a tragedy that they passed but we know they wanted to contribute more to humanity, what better way than research on them?"

1:14 PM

"May I remind me, Berserker, that Master Veronica has given her total consent to this procedure?" he lifted a tape recorder and pressed play, Vernonica's voice coming through: ""I-I suppose now that I'm dead I don't really mind it..! This goes for my stuff too- but. Fee..! The Director should have a gift for you. I want both of my Sisters to have an Amulet each." "It's what she wants."

"Mhm. Indeed indeed~ Penthesilea, you have my authorization to detain him once were done here. As for you..." With that the woman's gaze fixated upon the man. The playful look she generally carried vanished in just a moment... "I don't like you." Her words were uttered like poison, the rogue A.I.'s attention fully fixated on Oliver as she stepped forward. "You come in here armed, going around making plans like a snake in the grass~ I have to admit. I commend you for your efforts. Truly, A+ for effort... But-" With that she paused, rising the Bishop staff and...

Assassin, this may get uglier than expected

1:17 PM

@Sky_ | [NPC] | Sal [9] Walp [14]

”Nicolo… That girl. Even in death, letting others take advantage of her. If I didn’t know that woman better I would have taken you at your word. But even if I did… Those bodies sure as hell aren’t mine to trade off. But you weren’t even going to ask my permission originally, were you?”

"You threaten to ruin my fun."

1:17 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDxQUDbkLEE

Various Artists - Topic

BB channel -dark mix-

”Alexander caught you with Nagato’s body.”

"That doesn't change anything. You still showed up and insulted us all with your demands. You didn't even have the decency to wait until after the funeral." said Penthesilea in response to Oliver. She would then turn to BB. "You have my thanks BB, I will not forget you in this." said Penthesilea as she spoke in a respectful tone to BB. This heroic spirit wasn't like anything she had heard from the rumors and reports.

”If you think you’re the one with eyes and ears everywhere… Just look around and you will see mine.”

"Authorization Code: Babylon, Assyria, Euphrates, Nabonidus. Master, requesting permission to terminate Oliver's contract with Chaldea's servants."

1:22 PM

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

(ffs let my reply)

(that is indeed what I’m waiting on)

Oliver raised an eyebrow, seemingly not too concerned to everyone ganging up on him. "As for Nagato's corpse I was simply attempting to bring it back so we could place his items in the vault for future use. Would you really allow that inflamed member of the Church to burn it all? A blade made from a dragon, alongside other mystic codes? I knew there would be people short-sighted like him coming around. We are in a time where we have to conserve what resources we can to prepare. All that would have occurred was transportation back to Chaldea in a makeshift sled like what occurred and would have occurred even if Alex wasn't there. Did you seriously think I would be stupid enough to try to hide the body when we have cameras and sensors monitoring our exterior? And how would I explain randomly going out into the wastes with a crate and coming back with it two times heavier?" "As for coming in armed, in my line of work it's a requirement. The pistol itself isn't even loaded. Clips' in a separate holster. You have masters walking around with swords and for Church members entire arsenals stored in books." He just moved his armpit and there was a click, the sound of a gun disassembling itself. "And besides, what charges would you even have been against at worst? Crashing a funeral and hearing loose lips in the cafeteria?" he said, "The former was for the greater good of humanity and Chaldea anyhow."

1:29 PM

"Now are we done and can we proceed with the proposal of my benefactors?" he was holding back an aspect of annoyance at all this being interrupted.

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/- @[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu @Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach

"Enough with your words, they will not sway me. I have already made my mind. The more I hear from you, the more you anger me. If you truly believe you didn't do anything wrong, you wouldn't have tried to hide your identity. Olga, finish your business so I may take him."

"I can see why you were chosen for the berserker class," he said, "And be honest. If I had broached that question personally, a question needed to be asked, would I have walked out of that room alive?"

@[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu

”Hold off on anything just yet, BB, the conversation hasn’t concluded. Naturally, I would want what those close to the deceased want to have done to their bodies. Alexander actually sent his servant to ask what my instructions were for the body. My answer to your benefactors is a simple no, I don’t need your help and have no desire to donate the corpses of those that gave their lives for this cause to you. It comes with a warning that the meddling in affairs of other masters and servants too much can be quite provocative. It comes, too, with an admission that I didn’t even know you were armed, so I suppose I should thank you for your honesty in that regard.” “Besides. You still know something you shouldn’t. So here is how this is going to happen. I am going to put you under geas to not leak the Genoa Incident to anyone. If you agree to it, I will make sure you are protected as any member of Chaldea is. If not, I may find whatever my servant and or resident amazons do to you outside of my purview.” “So. Do we have a deal, Oliver?”

"What is this Genoa incident?"

”Something that has been dealt with. Veronique knew. I ask that you trust me when I say it’s nothing to be worried about now.”

He looked at BB and Penthesilea for a moment. "Very well, I can see that I've lost the advantage here anyhow," he said closing his eyes for a second, "But may I ask one more thing? The restrictions on your servant I ask to be tighter. She will treat me no differently to another master or make attempt harass me behind your back or employ others to do the same. Will the issues with Saber Tiberius and Master Alex also be resolved?"

4

1:55 PM

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

”You are assigned the same protections as any other master in this organisation from other masters and servants. If someone is to attempt to seriously harm you, they will be dealt with. Though these protections cannot act instantly. So I recommend you perhaps be a little more careful with callous questions and the like.”

2:03 PM

”Also… Restrict BB? I’m afraid you’re asking for the impossible there.”

"One can always make an attempt and there's no such thing as impossible really," he continued, "I believe BB will attempt to continue more subtle ways of hampering me and by extension the missions I carry out for the sake of Chaldea."

"How prude. Asking for a girl to be held back right in front of her..." With that the woman chuckled to herself, squinting at the man before speaking up. "Of course I will not, you are a useful asset after all. Before you leave, considering the recent events it appears that we have lost considerable assets. I believe the Reactor Duty needs to be filled in now. I trust your magic circuits are ready for the task?"

2:06 PM

"Everything we do is for Chaldea, after all~"

”The missions you will be carrying out for the sake of Chaldea will be given or sanctioned by me. If she does interfere with those, she will be punished. For example, we could indeed use a small boost to our generators.”

2:18 PM

”Not for too long, perhaps just tomorrow.”

"Very well if she does not interfere with my business," he said and stood up, placing his hand forward. Not yet.

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

Olga spoke a small chant, and as she took his hand to shake he could feel the Geas be put in place. “That will only occur if your business interferes with ours or another master’s.”

"I would be careful with that... something tells me she'll be very liberal with the definitions."

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

”You would do well not to tell me how to command my servant, Pliskin. I trust her more than I trust you right now.” She leaned in, her look serious as she spoke, before turning to Penthesilea. “Well, you heard me, as long as he is not seriously harmed or prevented from continuing to be an asset to Chaldea, do as you will.”

"My orders are simply to bring him back. This can easily be done without harming him." said Penthesilea in response.

"You are to treat me like any other member of Chaldea," Oliver said.

2:32 PM

and bingo, that's it he internally smiled as the geas was sealed. Not all the cards had fallen into place. But now with it sealed, there was enough.

”Then go on.”

"If everything is concluded, then I shall take him to my master."

2:38 PM

"Off you go, Pliskin."

2:38 PM

With that, the Servant vanished.

"Very well," he said and turned to Olga with a smile, "And if you ever need the Pliskins..." "Don't bother calling, we already know."

Don't worry Master, I've got things under control.

As have I.

The Amazon Queen would then grab Oliver by the shoulder and start to drag him.

@Penthesilea (@[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu) - jump "My, my, my" he said, "Don't get too handsy. We don't want to escalate things so soon, we just met."

And there was Monta, peeking his head in the command room, where there was a few people in there. Some he knew, one he didn't but that was fine. He simply went up to the director and placed a canaster on the counter. It was filled of her preferred coffee! He had to ask around for it. A Bottle of Boundless Coffee! With that he nods his head. Maybe thanks and apperciation to the Director before heading off. "Take care Director, Ms. Kouhai!" He didn't know BB proper but just like that Monta was gone.

”—“ “Th- Thank you, Muramasa?” She’s blankly staring at the code before turning to look at where the crafter had come in.

Looks like someone appreciates you.

”…Yeah.” She looked a little somber for a moment, holding something that hung around her neck. A lucky stone. It was only really hitting her now. He COULD be resummoned, but the chances were incredibly slim. Why did she find that more upsetting than the others?

3:21 PM

@Thicc|Fie/Ali/Ayu/Miyu/Nag/Mel

After the funeral, Alex would recover a bit then send a missive to request a meeting with the director to discuss a proposal.

"Director, I would like to meet with you as soon as I can. I would like to discuss a proposal that will potentially heavily impact our futures."

he had no idea that his wording on that was really terrible

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"Oh you've got to be kidding me..." Olga mumbled to herself. The church is already a major stockholder, you don't need any more.

"Wha... What? No this is something else entirely. I also have a few request to make, though I suspect one of them will be denied. I'd rather do it in person."

"It's not about any of the recently deceased, is it? I've had enough of drama related to that today... And I haven't even finished sorting it out. Fine. Come in."

Alex would head over and into the office. He was entirely unarmed aside from the usual bible at his side, which was dangerous enough for a Church member, but a lot more tolerable than if he had his vorpal blade on him. A skilled observer would notice though that it was an entirely mundane bible, not one of the Books of Providence he usually kept on him. He seemed rather cleaned up currently, as if he had spent a bit of time preparing to come here. He looked actually rather nice rather than the slight mess he had been in recently. "Thank you for allowing me to see you Director."

"Alexander. I am... Relieved to see you doing better than you were, though frankly such a thing surprises me considering the circumstances." She gestured to the seat on the opposite side of her desk that she was sitting at. "Please, make yourself comfortable."

"F-First, would you like for me to get my proposal out of the way before we discuss the other requests?" The man seemed oddly nervous, like this was some sort of big thing he was working on. There was even a very minor blush on him, and he was playing lightly with the end of one of his long braids. Just minor fidgeting, that most may not notice unless you payed attention to how he was normally

". . ." Olga sighed, but she seemed more concerned than anything else. Frankly, she pitied the man and found his situation rather... Unfortunate. He'd come to Chaldea with nothing, gained a lot, but by the time he would leave... It seemed like he would be back with nothing. Nevertheless, acting all doting wasn't her style of direction. "Good grief, out with it man, you're not asking for my hand in marriage, what is it that you want?"

~~that's actually on olga's screen~~

"Ah... well... you see... I am." He took a deep breath and looked the director in the eyes, before getting down on one knee. The nerves were gone and he had passion and conviction in his eyes. This was it, the last thing he had to do. The last grasp and chance. "Director... no. Olga Marie Animusphere, you are the steadfast pillar of humanity, putting our survival at the topmost of everything. You work thanklessly to protect us all and keep this organization running. I wish to support you in anyway I can, return the kindness you have granted me in kind, and be with you for the rest of our mortal days. Will you marry me?"

5

"Oh, I see, you are, carry on then."

6:07 PM

". . ."

6:07 PM

". . ."

Distant laughter.

"I BEG YOUR PARDON!?"

4

". . ."

6:12 PM

"A-ah..." Alex just sorta gave waited for it to properly sink in, he wasn't going to take back his words. In fact, he would double down. "You are an amazing person Olga, an accomplished leader, and someone I would want to make happy for the rest of her days. I would normally take more time in this, but our time here may be short with the coming crisis. The world or reality itself may be at risk if even our enemies were doing such drastic measures to deal with it." There was no dishonesty or joking in his eyes. Fiery passion, dedication, a hint of desire, and hiding behind it all, a longing. The lost puppy was growing up. "I will ask again. Olga Marie Animusphere, will you marry me!"

The camera in the room turns to face this beautiful scene.

6:12 PM

Green light~!

". . ." Her face slowly twisted from one of shock and almost offence to... One of heartbreak. She felt for this man who had recently lost the one he married first to divorce and self-discovery, and then to the counter force. However, that expression turned to one of resolution and her own fiery determination. Despite the initial intense blush on her face, she stood up and wandered to Alexander's side at his seat, offering a hand to him to pull him up. "Get up, Alexander."

"Should I inform the facility of the incoming Honeymoon~?"

Alex accepted her hand, he wasn't sure if she was accepting or not, but there was a bit of a blush forming on his own face as well. A hopeful smile began to form. Perhaps it wasn't his time yet. He stood up, meeting Olga's resolution and determination

"...My answer to you is no. For five reasons." She began, looking him sternly in the eye, her arms crossed. "First, as a magus. I cannot say that your circuits are of high enough quality to mingle with mine and craft an appropriate heir." "Second, as a lord. Your only political standing is that of an executor and as a member of Chaldea. I have no need for such things." "Third, as the director. I cannot just... Marry one of my subordinates. That is wildly inappropriate, it creates conflicts of interest, and the power dynamics are unusual to say the least." "Fourth, as a colleague. Your mental state has deteriorated as of recently and it's clear to me that you rely on others far too much for your own identity. At this rate... Your need for attachment could become a liability." "Fifth... As a friend. You need to let go of this... Need to find yourself in others. You won't. Believe me when I say, to be chained to what you are in the heart of another is an awful fate." By this point, she had placed a hand on his shoulder and her look had softened considerably. "Not to mention the fact that we've barely interacted. You have done great things, Alexander. Seeing you like this... Hurts." Her looked hardened again, as she patted him on the shoulder and went back to her seat. "I'm ordering you to get help, in one way or another. You can use our trained mental professionals, you can take time off, just... Try to get better. What you have in your heart is a hole that you must fill yourself. Any love requested for in the interest of fixing you is no true love. Or... Something like that, I don't know, I'm a magus not a philosopher."

6:45 PM

She at least tried to add some levity to the conversation, in the end.

Alex listens to her words carefully then closes his eyes. He takes a deep breath. Then releases it slowly. As he opens his eyes, there is not a single sign of regret, heartbreak, or sadness. His golden eyes are swimming with purity, calm, resolve, and above all else, Peace. There is a smile on his face, one of relief. "Thank you Olga, for being honest with me. Maybe with time I could have become the correct person for you, maybe it may still happen, but this has resolved my decision and why I had other requests to make. With this the last of my mortal regrets should be settled, and I can move on to my higher calling. Shall we sit now for this?" Alex does not appear as a man who just got his wedding proposal rejected, he appears to be a man who has now seen which path is clearest to him, and found the direction to go after being lost for a long time. He is practically glowing.

This... Definitely pleased and relieved Olga. She sat down at her seat, and gestured. "Do go on."

Alex took a seat, retaining his composure entirely. He took another deep breath, maintaining this state of pure peace with no outside interruption, almost a form of meditation. "I would like to request a temporary leave of absence from Chaldea. I need to go on a pilgrimage to reaffirm my faith, with no one giving me orders. I will be back before the crisis date, I expect to be gone for 50 to 60 days at most." "Secondly, and this is the one I suspect you cannot allow, I would like to request my contracted daughter Miyu come with me if at all possible."

"...If I could allow such a thing, believe me, I would, I know how much you two mean to each other. It's at least healthier than your romantic pursuits... Nevertheless, your leave of absence is granted, and your salary shall not suffer."

"The money was never the issue, I just wanted to make sure I had a place back here and that it was known I was going to be gone. Chaldea has been good to me, better than the Church. It is why I must go on this trip." As she mentions his romantic pursuits, he sighs, his eyes growing a little more clouded as his meditative stance was broken "I am sure you know of my past, orphan raised by the church with no family to speak of aside from my mentor who I followed to Chaldea, only for her to die in the line of duty. Then the next person I latched onto, even if we separated, died in service to Humanity. I need someone to devote myself to, it is how I grew up. I do earnestly mean my proposal to you, and if you had accepted it may have been unhealthy or it may have helped me along in my growth." he chuckles slightly at the thought of what them being together would have been like "With the proper rejection though, it helped push my resolve entirely on my path. The next thing I will latch on to. Can you guess what it is?"

Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach started a thread. 2022-08-03 12:43 PM

"At a guess, considering you are a man of the Church... It would be someone who, theoretically, cannot die." With that, she just kind of pointed upwards. "I wish you luck in your pursuits, that you may return to Chaldea even stronger."

"To an extent, however, it is more. If I were to entirely focus on purely Him, then I would lose sight of what my calling is here, on this mortal coil of Earth. I am going to dedicate myself to us all, helping and guiding through life. My Mentor used to say I was like a puppy... well I think it is time I grew to be a shepard dog, helping His flock along." Alex smiled gently, the expression he had was one of solemn willing acceptance of his task. What he described though, was one of immense self sacrifice should he fully devote to it. Giving yourself to others, as a selfless act purely for the sake of being a good person. Some may consider it idiotic, others admirable, it all depended on how you viewed the world. "I shall not take up anymore of your time Director Olga. Thank you for hearing out my proposal and requests, as well as respecting both." He stood up and gave her a slight bow, before turning to head off

"...Go well, Alex." She nodded her head in return, before trying to get back to her work. Though at the same time... She finally allowed the swirling confusing emotions to come to her. Good grief that gave her a fright... Marriage. Why the hell would she be getting married in a time like this? Who in their right mind would be flirting or looking for love right now?

6:30 PM

. . . Oh. Right.

Aww. So no honeymoon?

"So help me I will waste a command seal to get back at you for this humiliation..."

I have it all recorded and backed up.

6:33 PM

I wouldn't advise it, senpai~ (edited)

"...Damn this paperwork." "I didn't join the party."

Unfortunately, that's what happens when you're a workaholic. Admittedly the Clock Tower has been... Frustrating lately and sending a lot of info our way.

"Now that we're back in contact with the outside world... I need more secretaries. Actual secretaries. Maybe if we resolve this Ami situation fast enough I can take a break..."

6:37 PM

. . . Huh. That's new.

6:37 PM

First time she's ever really thought about taking a proper break.

6:37 PM

Nevertheless...

6:37 PM

"Oh who am I kidding, this place will collapse if I walk away for a moment."

A knock on the door would then be heard. The young burial agent would be waiting outside for a response.

"--!" "Oh, what is it now..." She grumbled to herself, before clearing her throat and trying to compose herself. "Come in!"

The doors would slide in and the blue hair burial agent would enter, she had a semi serious look on her face. "Director Olga, thank you for seeing me. I won't waste your time. I here to talk about the King Hassan and Medea incident, both of these servants were turned into dead apostles and threaten Chaldea mission. I believe we need some kind of failsafe to stop this happening in the future, a type of self destruct or unsummoning system." said Ciel as she remembered how much damage the two of them could have caused. It had happened in two separate singularities, so their was a chance it could happen again.

"We have one. I've made use of it previously when masters were in direct danger. Unfortunately, I was unable to act in time during those instances." She explained, glancing up for a moment as this topic came up. She was glad that they were getting right down to business, at least... She could do that, she could do that easy.

"This system has failed twice in a row and has never proven effective. If we do have such a system, then I suggest more people monitoring the mission and masters so they can act on it quickly. Perhaps we can call these people mission coordinators or something." said Ciel in a serious tone. The current system had almost resulted in her dying twice. Each of these encounters she had barely gotten out with her life.

"That would certainly be a great help... I had Da Vinci and Roman, and Octavia, but that was about it... Now I don't even have Roman. So you're right. I need more not just leaders and tacticians... But watchers."

"Perhaps I can assist with such things when I am not on a mission. I should also start training the newer masters, let them know what to expect on the field of battle as well." said Ciel as she offered her services now.

". . . I would greatly appreciate that, Ciel." She nodded quietly, holding her hands together and sighing. That instant from a long time ago came back to her once more. What even possessed her... "You have always been an asset to this organisation. Any recommendations from you would be wise of me to follow."

"Very well. That is all. I will now take my leave, you probably have a lot of work to do." said Ciel as she would then start to make her exit.

". . . Ciel?"

The Burial Agent would pause and turn around. "Yes Director?" said Ciel as she looked atOlga.

"Thank you." "And..." "I'm sorry."

A smile would appear on Ciel face. "Ah... well that wasn't the worst thing that happened to me. Working under Narbareck has given me a certain tolerance to such things. But I do appreciate the apology."

A  ringing noise would be heard in the Command Room.  It seemed another one of Chaldea Masters had requested a meeting with Olga.

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"This is the Director speaking."

A voice from the other end would inform her that Ciel was requesting a meeting and was wondering if she could enter.

"Let her in."

The doors would then slide open and Ciel would enter in the command room and give the Director a smile. "Director, sorry for interrupting you but I have another proposal for you. I have taken notice that the Holy Church is currently buying a large number of stocks in Chaldea. Their have also been a lot of new converts here. This may result in certain factions and induvial in the Church attempting to interfere with Chaldea for their own personal gain. As such, I would like to form a special Church Order within Chaldea that all members of the Church must join if they wish to partake in Chaldea. This will limit outside Church influence, have a united Church voice those reports will all go through you. Or, to put it simply, better to deal with the demon you know, then the demon you don't." said Ciel as she didn't waste any time and gave her proposal to Olga.

"Frankly, you're a demon that I would happily deal with, and your kind have paid their way, so... The more organised and united we are, and the more predictable for me... The better." She nodded in agreement, paperwork starting to pile up around her a little bit.

"Glad to hear it. To think, some of the others were worried that you would decline my request. Anyways, I won't take up any more of your time. I will start filling paper work and contacting those who I need. I will also make sure to keep you in the loop. Now then, I need to gather the other agents of the Church to inform them of what is happening." said Ciel as she gave a nod to Olga.

"I shall see you later." She sighed, rubbing her forehead a bit. She had doubled down into burying herself into work after those... Weird moments a while ago.

"Mhm. How interesting. Can't say I see this as a good thing though."

"I see it as exactly how Ciel said it. Better the devil you know..."

"It now means that the church has one reliable source of information and not ten different contradictory funnels."

A knock could be heard on Olga door.

9:42 PM

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"Come in..."

With that, Alochie would enter, her hair was a bit messy and she was holding several tablets and her glasses were almost falling off her face. She would enter, almost tripping before recomposing her herself and fixing her glasses. "Director, thank you for seeing me but I have some strange news for you. I have check, double check and even triple check this just to make sure."

"Spit it out, Alochie, what's going on?" She raised a brow, placing her infinitely refilling coffee mug down to the side and folding her hands together, leaning forward at her desk.

"Well, I have detected a large number of people leaving the singularity and I don't mean people from Chaldea. If it was just a few, I wouldn't have notice but this is a large number."

"Leaving how? Where are they going?" No... No, it couldn't be...

"Neither of those questions I am able to answer."

9:58 PM

"But if I were to guess, I would say this would be Crul doing. He has shown to be able to enter singularities and leave them, while also being able to teleport into Chaldea as well."

"Hmmh. Sounds like we got a problem."

"...I see. Perhaps... We'll have to keep an eye out, at least..." (If he can leave them, then perhaps...)

"Correct BB, we have no idea of the greater consequences of this. If they simple enter the normal world, Gaia would correct the timeline but that isn't what is happening. So they are going somewhere else. Director, thoughts?"

"Dedicate some resources, look for further anomalies or singularities, anything of the like, we have to figure out where they went."

"Alright. We have a situation, Senpai." @RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

10:10 PM

"In the Singularity one of the Servants refused to fall back while being overwhelmed, leading to a near death encounter for a Master. How should we handle it? I'll connect Alochie in who is on the mission as well." @[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu @RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"Are they still an active threat, and does it appear they would lead to more near death encounters for masters in future?"

"They're still fighting on. Honestly it's like watching a Berserker in an Archer Form. He's just refusing to cooperate. Frankly, it's somewhat amusing. Still, the master is definitely in a decent bit of danger."

10:30 PM

"Should we offer extraction for the Master?"

"I am calling for reinforcements. We have a new healer servant that will be teleporting in. If that works, they should be good." said Alochie in response as she then continued to monitor the mission.

"Prepare extraction, but don't go through with it just yet, keep it as a last resort for now."

"Noted. Gonna prepare some Shadow Servant assistance to extract him if need be."

"Oh no, how could I have forgotten, the castle is still approaching their location."

10:51 PM

"I was so focus on the current battle, I forgot about that massive reinforcement."

"Master Ciel, this is the security office, please report when you are free." a voice came over the comms. Curt and to the point.

11:04 PM

@[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu

The Burial Agent would ignore this, she had more important things to do.

"I'll get you for this..." a voice would be heard to mutter.

"Hmmmh..." The woman leaned back in the chair. Olga was away at the moment however listening to the communicators from the ongoing missions made the servant chuckle. "Traitors in Chaldea is that so? How intriguing. I do wonder just how truthful this is..."

1:30 PM

"Still, summoning one of our own to fight us? How dirty... I suppose this simply means I will have to stack the deck in our favour~"

1:31 PM

With that the woman materialized a small cube before finally spinning it around the air playfully.

1:32 PM

Or rather... Maybe it's just [2;35m[1;35mMY[0m[2;35m[0m favour, wouldn't you agree? Now, get ready because it just so happens I might have use for [1;2m[1;33myou[0m[0m.

1:36 PM

"It's time to do a little magic."

With that... The Kouhai Vanished.

We currently find the director dealing with... Well, everything that has occurred. Traitors in our midst, our own onc allies being turned against us, still not knowing how to deal with this singularity... What WAS an afterthought was truly becoming a bit of a nightmare.

Alex, after getting reacclimated a bit with the facilities and many of the changes, decided it was time to report in on his status to the Director. He had gone through a lot during his travels and he should update her directly on his status and capabilities as well. He had significantly changed in his time after all. With that, he gave a knock on the door as he waited patiently to see if the Director was in.

6:29 PM

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"Come in..." Her voice was tired, and a little hoarse. She'd been trying to keep things in order.

Alex entered the command room, closing the door behind him. His appearance was well kept, but there was a few noticeable difference. His movements were a little less precise and graceful, but the look in his eyes spoke of having seen more than a man of his age should have, yet also filled with calm and compassion and caring for those it gazed upon. He wasn't wearing any gloves currently and there were some obvious marks on each of his palms. Like he had been stabbed. "Director. I have returned."

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"...Ah. Alexander. It's good to see you are well and alive after your travels, even if we have been busy in your absence."

"I have noticed. It would seem the new singularity has caused much chaos here. I read many of the reports, it may be good that I have come back now to offer more support to our frontlines." His eyes glowed briefly, checking the Director to really make sure they were alone as he cast a brief True Sight and looked around the room. "I have been granted new capabilities as well myself, and I do hope they will be useful for our purposes in keeping Humanity going."

6:48 PM

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"Good. Good... And what of the things we talked about? Do you feel more... I suppose the words would be confident in your own worth as a person?"

"My path is certain by the Grace's of God. Have you kept confident in your despite the growing concerns you may have here?" Alex watched her. It had been obvious by her expression when he entered the room she was troubled.

6:52 PM

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"I have to be. If I begin to doubt this cause for even a moment then I lose. I lose to everything that has come against me. And I will not let that happen."

Alex would take a couple steps forward to look at the Director. "When was the last time you took a break? Had a good meal? Slept a full night? Are you properly taking time to maintain your mental health Olga?" he would take out a book, something that looked similar to a bible as he flipped through the pages a bit. What was written within looked to be in some form of Hebrew.

"I wouldn't be too worried about that, Alex." Sighing and shaking her head, she gave a soft smile. "I'm a workaholic, but I also have BB, and she wouldn't let my health suffer for my work. Apparently she started as a Medic AI, who knew?"

"Still... It would be helpful to know that our Director is doing well. I am not joking or exaggerating when I said I gained gifts. You of all people should know that I was nearly incapable of various magecrafts before, yet now I show up before you here, with more magical capabilities. It is nothing less than a miracle." He would finally flip to an empty page within his book and set it down on Olga's desk. He would also slide towards her what appeared to be a rather normal pen. He tapped the page twice and it briefly glowed "This page here can carry a few names within it. Those it holds will have a small bit of protection extended to them." he would tap the other page twice as it also glowed "And the names within this page will allow me to contact them directly." he would get a serious look on his face as he looked at the Director. "I know Nagato would hate me if I did not do my best to keep you safe, and I wish to protect as many people as I can. It will be much harder to do so without you Director. Should the worst come to pass, I'm sure many would feel better if you were more protected even by a little, and if we had one last course of communication should other methods fail." "I trust in your own capabilities to stay safe, but unexpected events continue to occur beyond the normal logic we have grown to accept."

2

"....Any help would be appreciated." She seemed to almost... Wince at the mention of Nagato, her eyes darting aside for a moment with her clearing her throat. "But yes, I've noticed. You're an astonishingly fast learner."

"I did not learn, this has come entirely naturally to me. You know as well as I do that before my journey I was.... very inept at these magical practices. As I traveled, these marks began appearing on my body" He would show the marks on his hands then brush his hair up to reveal more marks across his forehead. It looked like scars on his skin from thorn scratches. "If you are familiar with the Faith, these would appear to be stigmata. I took this as a sign to continue my pilgrimage to more holy ground. On my travels there, I eventually was given a revelation and direction, and upon returning, I was now capable of delivering these minor miracles." He would wave his hand as an orb of light appeared within it before he snuffed it out.

The director nodded along to his story, her brow furrowed. "Well, I'm sure they'll be of use to us. It's good to have you back, Alexander..." She extended a hand towards him, but there... Was something on the tip of her tongue. A repot she felt he should know about, but... There was barely any confirmation of it yet, or further reports.

Alex would accept the hand, and claps it lightly as he uttered a prayer before placing the pen in her hand. "If you would please add your name to this book, so you may have one last line of defense should any danger befall you. You can tell me what you are struggling with another time. If I had to guess, it involves those who I left behind here." he closed his eyes and let out a soft sigh "I wish I could have returned sooner."

With a nod, she wrote her name in rather fancy cursive, evidently putting a little bit of effort into it, before looking up. "In all honesty... I don't think that would have been good for you, considering what has reportedly been witnessed." Ah... There goes her tongue.

"Regardless, what has happened has happened and I will learn of it eventually. Loss is a human emotion and acceptable to experience, as is regret. All those we will have to accept eventually and move forward to find peace." He would slowly close the book after Olga had signed the pages, sealing the minor blessing to safeguard her in the worst case scenario. "I am sure based on how I was before leaving, many things would have been bad for me from your perspective, but I am more at peace now. I have my purpose now." the way he spoke sounded a bit more detached than probably was expected from a normal human. Similar but different from Servants with higher Divinity rankings being more detached from their humanity.

Olga nodded, sitting back in her seat with a satisfied aura about her. "Good, very good... The newcomers will be needing guidance from someone who has had as much experience here as you have, even moreso now it's been tempered with outside experience."

"I would recommend any oddities you may see about me or particularly wonderous actions be kept quiet from the Church. Should they brand me a heretic or false prophet, I may have to leave to avoid bringing undue political conflict to you." He sighed, the political world of Clocktower and Church were not places he was fond of dealing with "I shall see what I can do to guide these newer faces who missed their chance to learn in the easier singularities."

With that he would give a happy nod to Olga and turn to head, stopping briefly as he did "And Olga. I'm glad you are still safe and healthy. I'm sure he will be back sooner than you think."

8:45 PM

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"..."

2:28 PM

"WHAT!?"

Alex sends another response Sending ["To quote the exact words 'How foolish, is Chaldea that blind? Demon God Pillar Ami reached the root!']

"Run a scan for Ami's signature!"

"Oh they're gone."

1:25 PM

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

1:26 PM

"At least at a point I don't believe anything can be done with it. The singularity is collapsing. Frankly it's one type of a victory.:

”…We’ll take it. Lets’ have them finish up their business and get back here. We still have something else too worry about…”

The woman remained silent for a little while before merely closing her eyes. "Understood, Sen-pai~"

Silence engulfed the room for a few long moments, a short telepathic message of confirmation was all Olga would receive before finally the Moon Cancer herself appeared. Her eyes were closed, her usual smile absent though she didn't seem to lack the look of mild amusement she usually carried with her... "An order to demilitarize or be branded a rogue organization... My my, what a way to thank us for our efforts wouldn't you say, Director?" @RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"Damn those fools... Our work is nowhere near done! What do they expect to do about a threat that even a self-proclaimed King of Demon Gods was trying to warn us against!? Do they expect to just seize our assets and figure it out from there!?"

7:49 PM

The director paced around the room slightly, rubbing her temples. "Rogue organisation... I have followed their every request to the letter and this is their response? Why do they still doubt our full cooperation?"

"In all fairness. They do have good reason." BB Noted before finally bringing up some documents. "Beyond the Policies department pulling all the strings they can to hinder you, there is also the matter of the last time servant's have been manifested and the harm it had caused. While it's not ideal, dismissing their conjectures is a task not even I wanna deal with."

7:53 PM

"Even within the Clocktower itself, the only departments that haven't voiced objections to Chaldea ever since the Timeline had been restored are Spiritual Evocation and Modern Magecraft... Of course also Astromancy though even that compliance seemed begrudging due to your own position."

7:54 PM

"Granted, going AWOL is always an Option."

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"Begruding-"

8:49 PM

"I am the LADY of Astromancy now!"

8:50 PM

"They'll keep their mouths shut if they know what's good for them."

8:50 PM

"AWOL is an option... But not a beneficial one."

8:51 PM

"We'll have to ask for more time... Or to at least be given time to make sure we can re-militarise at a moment's notice if need be."

"We have been given... A few weeks. It could potentially be stretched but it seems most of the Clocktower has been less than thrilled about the Holy Church's involvement in Chaldea. In terms of the UN itself, they apparently believe that having so many people wielding servants is a poor idea no matter the restrictions placed upon them. Which in all fairness I can somewhat understand why they'd feel that way but at the same time..." With that BB paused.

8:56 PM

". . . If we really wanted to they wouldn't have much of a say already."

8:58 PM

"Then again, there is a non-small likelyhood they already realize that hence this action. An attempt to wrestle control and assert themselves to whatever capacity they can. As for the Astromancy department-- Yes. That's about the only reason they are keeping their mouths shut. If you want I could give you a list but we both know there isn't much you can do beyond spite, Senpai."

8:59 PM

". . . Regardless, a few weeks is the biggest extent of what we will get. I could potentially try stretching the process out but it's rather clear that someone had their fingers dipped in Chaldea's business for a while. They know how the reactor works- at least vaguely."

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"Curses... Fine! Damn it all, fine. Give them a response in the affirmative and I'll begin setting up the plan on how we're going to do this. Hopefully the Singularity will collapse before the time is up, I'd at least like time for us to dismiss the Servants and Masters properly... And allow for proper farewells."

"Will do so. Granted, I think I've managed to find out a small loop hole." BB noted just as she swiped her finger and flicked her wand- doing as instructed before leaning back.

5:44 PM

"I'm pretty sure a small force of Servants can still be kept to keep Chaldea 'Response Ready'. I doubt anything more than half a dozen would be accepted but below that..." With that BB cracked a soft smile.

Once Olga had left to handle some matters, the Ai lingered... Her gaze fixated upon the countless screens in the office, with a flick of her finger she brought up additional holographic illusions with in depth captures of the various fights trough the duration of Chaldea's time in the Singularities. Fuyuki. Indonesia. France. China. Germania. Ennaishe. Temple of Time. "All of this data..." The Ai mused to herself, closing her eyes for a long moment before letting her lips slowly but surely... It has turned out to be quite a stash, one she would find difficult to gather in such an inconceivably short period of time otherwise. "You've done me a great service, Chaldea. Granted, it is a shame to see you shut down but..." With that BB flicked her finger to the side. The screen flashed briefly as static fixated upon it- yet trough the static a faint figure could be seen. "That won't last for long now will it? That little warning did come in useful. Still..." Pausing for just a moment BB leaned back, tapping her wand against her chin quizzically before finally... "It's a shame to see all this go to waste, isn't it? Frankly, this whole situation is oddly nostalgic..." She mused, closing her eyes quietly before finally... Tapping her magic wand against the illusionary screen. "Memories can be a painful thing..." "Can't they, Senpai?" With that, the screens around the office suddenly turned pink.

5:25 AM

Then... They turned black once again.

5:28 AM

". . . Well, for the time being I do have matters to handle." She noted before tapping her fingers against a desk. "Thank you for tuning in to the BB Channel~ ✿ We will be back with our regular broadcast sometime soon... Until then, enjoy the regularly scheduled break." "You will need it~"

Deciding to take a visit towards the Command Room. The young executor in training took a long look at what has transpired ever since she awakened. Though, throughout all the classic singularities. Her attention fell upon Fuyuki, France and of course Einnaishe. A look of disappointment washes over her face. She couldn't help but wish she was the one who awoke much earlier. The one to aim and shoot at those Dead Apostles. It is a pity a certain exiled Executor put an end to that now. Nevertheless, she kept this to herself. This secret desire to kill something stronger than her, more specifically Dead Apostles. Creatures of the night that recover in a heartbeat thanks to a unique curse. 'Lucky Bastardo..." She silently thought to herself as she crossed her arms. Watching the records themselves.

@Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach

Having been tying up a few loose ends before her departure as well as managing a few files to the side regarding the UN investigation, Theano's eyes quietly turned towards Victoria. She hadn't made her presence known, it was a bit of a habit for Theano at this point to remain low and not draw attention to herself unless necessary. Seeing the woman however, she paused before finally making her way over. "Sister Victoria." She spoke, her tone a bit more formal than usual perhaps.

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

Theano Hippolyta Nicolo makes a Stealth check!

1d20 (19) + 17 = 36

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

Victoria Rodriguez makes a Perception check!

1d20 (19) + 1 = 20

Victoria visibly jolts up as she turns back almost immediately. Gun drawn in hand aimed directly at Theano. Upon taking the moment to see who it was, her rapidly beating heart slowed down and she breathed a sigh of relief. Turning on the safety of the weapon once more, the executor in training would put it away in the meantime. "Oh, it is just you Theano.. you scared me. I thought I was alone here. You need me for something? Though, if it is for a mission, admittedly I am still in training so perhaps someone like Father Trent might be suitable for it."

@Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach

As the woman pointed her gun towards Theano, the girl did not seem to react- yet as she would lower her weapon once again she'd notice something... A pen pointed towards her. A single look at it was enough to tell-- a switch weapon directly pointed at her throat. "I did not mean to startle you, Victoria. You can call this a catch-up. Chaldea is being more or less shut down so I was curious to hear what your plans are going forward." She noted, taking a seat beside the woman.

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

"Dios mio, I never thought of that before. Well, for starters. I don't really have any plans going forward. In all honesty, I am still a recruit of sorts. Training in the ways of the Holy Church. Wherever the highest ranking authority sends me, I must follow whoever they are. Isn't that the job of the lowest ranking executor here hmm?" She explained as she looked down upon the pen. Well, Theano certainly has improved a lot. Nonetheless, now that they have ceased hostilities. She would turn off the console she was using. "Right now the High Executor and the Seventh is the highest ranking. So, I am merely on standby for further orders."

@Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach

". . . I see, in that case." With that Theano pulled out a notepad and a different pen, writing something on it before passing the note over to Victoria. "I am writing a recommendation for you to be promoted to the position of an Executor. Pass it onto a direct superior, you've been kept at this rank for too long and I know your abilities well enough to say you can most likely fill the shoes at this point." Theano noted. "What were you looking at? This is the Archives Console isn't it?"

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

"What? Are you serious about this Theano? No, wait.. the fact you have such authority to promote recruits such as I means." Her eyes widened in shock before she would stand up and kneel on one knee. Her head face down to the ground as she does so. "Forgive my disrespect Sister Theano... I was not aware of your current ranking. Punish me as you see fit for this error."

@Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach

". . . You really don't need to do this. It's making me uncomfortable." Theano noted, letting out a soft sigh. "Yes, I am a member of the Burial Agency and an Executor now. I do not possess an official title, instead I am merely a partner to Ciel. Regardless, the church is aware of my abilities and given the fact I've helped a bishop with retrieval of certain important items recently-- I sincerely doubt anyone would think of making a fuss about it." With that the girl smiled a bit. "You haven't answered my question though, what were you watching? I spent hours-- days by these terminals you know." @Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

Her expression just becomes more rather shocked as a matter of fact. Though she shouldn't be surprised at this point seeing as the last time they saw one another. Theano wasn't even an official member and yet here she was. Being a member of that heretical order. It was almost admirable in some ways. Getting back to her feet, she would clear her throat and speak. "Ah, sorry. Back in Italy where I was trained. If you did not address a superior properly. You would get ten lashes as a result. Lashes that are typically used for horses. Yes, even if we are unaware. Still, whether you possess an official title or not. Your skills speak for themselves Sister Theano." And with that, the subject was turned. "Ah, that.. I was merely observing the recent events and past events during that time I slumbered in my malfunctioning cryo chamber. Wanting to see what I have missed and of course report it all to the Bishop that sent me here. Bishop Antonio Benedict."

@Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach

"Understandable really. I had done the same at one point. If you wish though, there is a better way to relieve these memories." Theano noted. "Chaldea contains the recordings of battles with dead apostles. They can be simulated in the chamber, if you wish we can visit it together and do a Simulation of one, I will provide back up for you but you will need to take out the dead apostle. Executors often work in groups of two to kill them after all." @Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

"You would find me not too proud to not accept great Sister Theano. Still, do you honestly believe I have a chance of defeating a Dead Apostle by myself? I do not necessarily think I am ready to be promoted to a Low Executor. And like you said, it is usually groups that work in tandem together, and I have been trained in various formation and such.."

@Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach

"No. I do not think you would be able to-- At least not a full dead apostle. They are split into many rankings however, I do not intend to toss you up against one of the stronger ones but rather their minions. If you can keep up and deal with them I see no reason to go trough with it."

"Very well then. I do have my equipment with me so I am prepared for this task. If you would have me that is." While she is a bit hesistant, she is also a bit excited over it. Mixed feelings over having to face actual undead would certainly be... Interesting.

@Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach

"I see no reason to. We practiced together before, this isn't going to be much different. For this simulation, how about we take a scenario? I will be fighting the dead apostle and you need to handle it's minions while I do it and cover me. Does that sound fine?" @Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

"I see no reason to complain or to refuse myself. So, I say it should prove a good experience myself. So, shall we begin right away or do you need some time here Sister Theano?"

@Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach

"Let us head off. I trust you will be ready in five?" @Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

@Theano Hippolyta Nicolo (@Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach) - jump "Yes, Sister Theano! I shall be prepared as you command."

"Alright. I'll get the simulation ready."