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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Accept my lot-

[Oh, oh no you don't. He practically snarls at her, stepping away from Lion and something furious and disgusted in his expression.]

Trust me, I am well aware of my lot in life. And unlife, as it were.

Then why is it you're always the one causing trouble? We're all dead, we should all be upset about it.

Causing trouble!?

I kissed his cheek, Goddess you're acting like I did something horrific and unsightly. Just because you're miserable down here and can't learn a gods forsaken thing from your life doesn't mean you get to judge the rest of us for wanting one good thing.

Fuck you, Wolfsbane.

[And this is Ruin storming out because if he listens to her for one more second he's gonna hit her.... or worse... listen to her bullshit because she sounds just like Miklan.]

Sir--

[WAIT NO WHY THIS]

...

[She glares in his direction as he walks out, enough that it feels like she's radiating heat, and screams.]

It's your fault!

[Between that and Sword, she storms out in the other direction.]

...

Damn it...

[He should have stepped in but- all three of them are adults, right? Now he just feels like shit. Cool]

Huh? [At hearing that screaming, Medic looks up from talking to Veil about sloth moths just in time to see Wolfsbane whirl around angrily and storm out of the room.]

[One hand raised as if to call her back, she looks around in confusion for a few moments before lowering it and standing up.]

I'll go see if I can help... Please call me if you need something. [And with that she's just going to calmly but briskly book it off after Wolfsbane.]

[She'll find her in the gardens, transforming piece by piece as she walks with an eye on the exit.]

As if I were the one who needed to shut up -- I can't believe them!

[Medic only heard like a tenth of that conversation and has no idea who, if anyone, actually needed to shut up. So she just keeps pace with Wolfsbane and asks:]

Do you want to go down to the Underside and fight some Revenants to blow off steam? [Metaphorically and literally, this being Wolfsbane.]

Medic? ...Fine, very well. I'd rather show him better, but I suppose we ought to clear out some more of that trash. I can't believe any of this!

[There are running footsteps behind them!

Closely followed by the appearance of one (1) Royal Veil. Is she concerned? Does she want to hear more about sloth moths? Who knows.]

Where are you two going?

We're going to set fire to some Revenants! ...Well, Wolfsbane will be. I'm more of a support role.

Do you want to come with us?

Oh! Yes, I would like that very much. I have a new ability I'd like to try, in fact.

Very well.

[She takes a deep breath and rubs her temples.]

It'll be better than sitting around here. What sort of ability?

"Guard Order." I can now not only increase your attack power with my voice, but your defenses as well.

Ooh! With your powers, and my ability to boost strength and speed... I wonder if those kinds of things can stack?

[Support team OP?]

Now that could be fun!

I feel as though three effects at once should be possible.

[etrian logic]

Goodness, Dame Wolfsbane, you'd be very powerful by then!

Naturally. At least someone understands it. I can't believe him! And then Ruin just -- ugh, why does he even get like this?

Like what?

[Flirty? Because she's pretty sure he's like that all the time.]

His Executor mark is something from his world. Something tied to his family that gives him power and prestige, and for some reason, he doesn't want to accept that. People would kill for that kind of thing!

[...Veil cringes a little at that, and isn't sure why. Like, before the "kill for that" part.]

But such things make no difference here, do they?

Some people already have. [She's not saying Esme, but yes she is. She's totally saying Esme.]

Maybe there's some kind of catch to it? There are all sorts of things that look really tempting from the outside, but turn out to be some kind of trick once you get up close.

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Dame--

[WHY IS THIS HAPPENING]

[she may not be sorry but i am]

[Yeha Lion just kinda flounders cuz THAT WHEN HARD REALLY FAST and eventually just tails after Ruin. Since that seems to have hit him harder than it hit Sword]