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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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I wonder then if it may be possible to try and get her assistance with this.
I doubt she’s pleased to have lost not only her riches but her power.
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But if this is being done just between her and this other person without the whole theatre staff knowing... then it would make sense.
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[ He puts his hand to his chin, looking up as he thinks. ]
I also wonder... how much she remembers of being the Authority and how much she knows about us. When Esme lost hers she very quickly retreated to the underside and changed... was that simply because it was us she lost it to? How much of herself might she have lost in the process?
[ Like.... is she aware that she’s dead??? ]
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I would imagine not. Most people don’t typically enjoy being cornered.
In all seriousness though, I feel we should leave that as a last resort - if we really have no other way to talk to her again.
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[ Then she looks thoughtful. ]
Then again... Greta understood what it meant when you said you'd come here from Invidia, right?
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It feels pretty clear to me that whoever told Esme about all this was also the one who told Greta, unless Greta somehow found out from her predecessor. But then that begs to question when this happened. How long ago? If Greta’s Authority was only recently acquired then our “little birdie” might be closer than we realize.
...And is likely running around blabbing their mouth to the next layer’s Authority as we speak.
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... Do you think... they might be another Executor?
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...Do you think it could be another Executor?
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But the expression on her face and the way she averts her gaze is all the answer he'll need. ]
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...I suppose if they were the bigger question would be why.
If our purpose is to protect purgatory and fix what’s broken then why would an Executor purposely try to stop other Executors? Or tell the Authorities anything that could also make it difficult for them?
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Unless there's something I just don't remember... then I don't see what they could stand to gain from it.
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Maybe... that's why they're not with you anymore?
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[ The look on her face is almost like Ruin's just slapped her as opposed to voicing a question. That Is Almost Definitely What She Thinks. ]
I–I... I didn't want to imagine they would...
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Hey... you're not responsible for what they do, even if you were friends before.
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Indeed. If anything, that simply reflects even worse on them. Surely they must know how much trouble they're causing for you.
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[ Even with Arianna taking one of her hands, the other is clenched so tight that her nails are digging into her palm hard enough to leave marks. ]
I don't know why they left... o–or what I...
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[Almost... like a sibling.]
Then leaving you was terrible. But we don't know anything for sure so we shouldn't jump to conclusions. That'll just turn into rash decisions.
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At this juncture there are still many possibilities. [She assumes.] For now, we should focus on Lady Greta.
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[ She doesn't look reassured, necessarily, but she does look a little bit less wound up at least. ]
We can at least do something about Greta.
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And we can deal with the rest as it comes up, yeah? No sense dwelling on what ifs until we have all the facts.
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