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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. ]
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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. ]
@ 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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Ah, of course I’ve got the attention to spare for you, Sir Phoenix. What is it?
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[it didn't go well!]
I would prefer it not end up somehow interfering with what we need to accomplish.
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[ Ah. This sounds familiar. ]
I would be more than willing to listen. Should we move somewhere else, then?
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[ “To someplace without Chiron.” he leaves unsaid because there must be some reason Phoenix doesn’t want to talk to Chiron about this.
So out of the mansion they go for now, to some place hopefully more private. ]
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...Have you spoken with him lately at all? Chiron, I mean.
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[ He pauses for a moment, looking down. ]
At the theatre together.
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—Ah but that was my own fault though. I should not have brought up something potentially sensitive like that.
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[Phoenix paused, adjusting his sunglasses while he tried to figure out how to approach a complex subject.]
...Do you trust him?
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[ He doesn’t even hesitate. ]
As I trust all of you— well, except maybe Wolfsbane, even putting aside today’s ordeal.
[ Insert Arrested Development meme here ]
...Why do you ask though? Did something happen?
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[Of course he trusted 'Chiron'. He'd never been given any real reason not to.]
He and I have known for a while that we knew one another when we were still alive. But more recent revelations have made it...complicated, and I find myself unsure of what to do or how to proceed.
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Ah, I see now. That's what you meant before.
I did not know you two knew each other in life. I suppose that would... make things rather awkward.
[ Especially if like. The memories are BAD. Which he is getting the impression might be the case. ]
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[He reached up and tapped the left side of his sunglasses.]
...I'm aware how this is about to sound and it isn't the case, but this happened to me in a fight against him.
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There's something about his demeanor that shifts and goes cold. ]
...What sort of fight?
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I'm not--I don't want you to think badly of Chiron. I don't even truly think badly of Chiron, but I think he does that more than enough to himself now. I'm worried about him, and I'm worried 'Chiron' might lose himself to someone far, far worse.
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I don't think badly of him. You... all are like kin to me regardless of who you once were, and what matters to me most is how you act now and what you do with your memories. Chiron has always treated me well, and I intend to continue to do the same in kind.
But this... is indeed worrisome. I see now why you have been having trouble with it--
[ He stops for a moment and tilts his head. ]
...Oh. This might explain why last night...
[ But he trails off, frowning. ]
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...Did he say something?
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Well... I’ll be frank, this could very well just be an overreaction on my part. I feel... very silly and embarrassed about it now. I felt very certain that it was all my own fault for being too sensitive - and honestly I still feel that way, but talking about this whole matter with you now perhaps puts some new light on it.
Basically I... wanted to let Chiron know that he could come to me with any struggles he was having. That if he ever needed anything... I would always be there to help him.
...He told me to try not to make promises I can’t keep. It... was rather innocuous now that I’ve looked back, but something about it very much caught me off guard.
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[Sighing, Phoenix took off his sunglasses and pressed a hand to his eyes.]
I think he's afraid. Of who he was, and what he might become should we all remember further of who all of us once were. On one side, perhaps he is right to be; the person in my memories was a monster without question, but I do not know how to tell him that I don't believe that's Chiron. Or that I think it doesn't have to be.
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[ It would also certainly explain bouncing and disappearing for a few days. ]
I am also at a loss though as to how to tell him. It feels... like it would be easy to brush off anything we could say.
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[And definitely only worried about Chiron, nothing to do with himself. Obviously.]
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And what of you? I know you’re worried for Chiron, but what of yourself, Phoenix?
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