cancry | PLAN TIME

[ Beast waits until the next morning to say anything to the rest of the group, in part because it's a little late when they get home and he doesn't want to gather everyone on short notice and also because he needs some time to collect himself. First thing in the morning though he sends the message through discordia. ]

@ everyone
The Authority has been found.

She's one of the regulars at the Phantasma Fantastique that Sir Lion described. There is no doubt about it, she confirmed it once she realized what I was. I fortunately managed to record the conversation between us and I will upload it as soon as [ he figures out how ] I am able to.

I would like to propose a meeting at the mansion in Invidia this afternoon so we can pool together any other knowledge we have and start to formulate a plan. It should be easier to figure one out in person than over messages. If you know of any new Executors or ones who don't check their phone as often be sure to let them know.

[ He pauses a moment, thinking something over, before quickly adding: ]

On another note, I would like to make a personal request.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could all try calling me Achilles for the next little while.
Lately I have been thinking of picking a new name for myself and am quite fond of this one so I would like to hear how it sounds coming from everyone else before I make up my mind. Don't worry though, I will still respond to Beast if you call me that instead.

Thank you. I shall see you all later today.

[ A few hours later, with some help from Rei, the audio file gets uploaded to the group chat. The irrelevant stuff with the "masked guest" and security has been cut so all it includes is his conversation with Greta from beginning to end, but he still provides a time stamp to when she reveals herself for anyone that wants to get to the point. The audio quality is shockingly well for being in his pocket the whole time, so both he and Greta can be heard clearly. (because that'll just make it easier for all of us) In case anyone misses it or needs a refresher, he plays it again at the meeting, right at the start.

Now, let's hash this out. ]

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Of course. Why wouldn't it be alright?
Me, Chiron, and now Achilles have all taken new names. No one ever thought that was strange.
Were you thinking of changing yours, Ruin?

Someone suggested it.

Maybe it's not such a terrible idea.

Do you have any ideas?
If not, I'm sure we can help you look.

Not really.

It's not a big deal, I don't want to bug anyone with it.

No one would find it a bother.
It seems like we've mostly just been using names from history so far... Achilles and Chiron are both heroes from mythology. My name when I first woke up was Magnum Opus, so I picked Mona Lisa because it's a famous masterpiece.
If it was like that, then maybe... a figure who used a lance?

Oh
Sorry, you probably don't want someone who doesn't know you very well making a choice like that. It wouldn't be very meaningful.
You and Lion are close, aren't you? You could ask him for some ideas.

I don't want to be associated with that thing more than I have to be.

[Quick and decisive, unlike the other texts have been and he winces slightly. He knows he only has it because of his crest. The way it moves is so... creepy. And since Sword pointed out that it's made of bone it weirds him out even more.]

He says he's not good at these things and I... don't think I could
come up with something really... fitting.

[Or at least fitting and not depressing as all hell.]

If he's not good at it then I'll help him.
I'm not giving up until we find something you like. 😤

Oh, perhaps Loog then? There's also a figure in the books here with a similar name- Lugh. The stories are similar between him and the king from our home, if a bit more... fanciful.

There's also Kyphon, but he used a shield...

Hmm. Ruin says he's not comfortable with having a name connected to his lance.
Maybe someone who was... charming? Lucky?
I don't know him as well as you do, Lion. What do you think?

Hmmm... I don't know any figures like that from life- all the stories I vaguely remember were about warriors and knights. Though that may have just been because the friend I remember talking about them liked those types. This will take research.

...Ruin is certainly charming, you have a good eye Mona.

Isn't he? I think that's the first thing anyone would notice.

We can go to the library and work on it. ᕙ( • ‿ • )ᕗ
I think chivalric romances might be a good place to start. I read some Arthurian stories when I was looking for Chiron's name, and they can be rather dashing.

Yes, that seems like a good plan! Outside spying on Miss Greta I am not much use for this part of the plan(s) so I have plenty of spare time.

Perfect! I look forward to working with you, Sir Lion.

You guys can't really be thinking of Kings and Heroes for me. Come on.

And why not?

I'm no hero, Lion.

You are an Executor.

and?

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what about fox?
it would match your hair AND be like lion! ^-^ [Thematic boyfriend names.]

...oh! That's actually quite charming.

Aren't foxes supposed to be...

[Sly and dishonest and tricksters]

Yeah, maybe

That's a cute one.
Or Reynard? There's a French medieval tale called Reynard the Fox.

No offense but that sounds incredibly nerdy

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If names based on his hair colour are an option, then perhaps Helios?

[ Beachilles.

Only the Helios you knew was a redhead, no one’s going to get what you mean by that. ]

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Helios?

Does that mean red or something?

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