Post by L~7 on Mar 9, 2021 22:46:12 GMT -6
Being stranded on Earth seems to have gone from bad to worse. I was doing well in BPW at first, but losing two matches in a row, and now facing the undefeated Church. The odds are beginning to truly be stacked against me. On top of that, I’ve literally lost one of my crewmates, and they weren’t even conscious when they disappeared. How am I supposed to be focused on my upcoming match while being concerned about a missing comrade?
Auron decided to bring in a private investigator named Ray Zurra. He’s an older man, most likely Hispanic. He’s also quite built, like Gideon, although both his hair and body are much shorter. We’re all in the medical room with Salone, with them still being in recovery.
Auron: Most of us were either looking at scans or tending to other patients. Neither of them were awake, so we let them rest for the time being. It’s a secure bunker. There should be no reason we should have any missing persons.
Ray: Yes, I already searched throughout the place for any sort of openings that could’ve been possible, but like you said, this is a pretty secure spot. Madre de los dioses, if people can still escape or be taken from a place like this, then this world really isn’t safe.
Well, that confirmed whether or not he was Hispanic.
L~7: I wonder…
Ray: What’s that?
L~7: Numine was always one for wandering, whether or not they were awake or asleep. Maybe they fled without realizing, or was led away by someone… or possibly something.
N~8: That wouldn’t explain how no one noticed a glowing being leaving the bunker, L.
L~7: Yes, N~8, I know. I feel as though she may not have left this place the way a human would.
Ray: A supernatural or extraterrestrial being would be the only thing that could explain this. I’m basically surrounded by that, so it wouldn’t be that surprising.
Gideon: This job gets weirder and weirder.
L~7: We need to figure out the who or what before we even begin to figure out the how, why, or where.
Ray: Are you sure you aren’t the detective here?
L~7: I’ve dealt with my fair share of mysteries. I learn from experience.
Ray: Good. Maybe we can make a good team then.
L~7: I hope so. The more friendly faces I can meet while on this planet, the better.
Auron: I’d love to continue the chitchat, but the three of us have to deal with other patients.
Vasillis: I can stay here and continue to monitor Salone’s health.
Auron: Alright. Let your team know.
Vasillis: Of course.
Auron and Gideon leave the room. M~9 seems a bit more relaxed, with them leaving, but still looks to be a bit uneasy.
M~9: Yes. Just a personal thing. We can discuss it later.
Vasillis: Is it health related?
M~9: No. Well… not to do with physical health.
Vasillis: Mental?
M~9: Sort of.
Vasillis: We have a counselor you can talk to. She’s one of the best out there.
M~9: I’ll think about it.
Vasillis: Okay. Actually, here.
Vasillis walks over to M~9 with his smartphone in hand.
M~9: Yes, give me just a sec.
M~9 takes out their Holo Sphere. Once it projects the image, Vasillis’ eyes widen.
M~9: Hold the phone up real quick. Face the screen in the hologram’s direction.
Vasillis does so. The Holo scans the phone’s screen and projects the number and an image of the hospital that Dr. Applegate works at. Vasillis looks like a kid at the candy store. Goodness, now I’m picking up Earth analogies, thanks to N~8...
L~7: Unfortunately, that’s our only one right now. The other two are still in our ship.
Vasillis: That’s unfortunate, although I wasn’t serious. Hopefully you can get your ship back.
M~9: Yes, hopefully.
Ray: While the technology is quite great, I’d love to speak with L~7 and M~9 in private.
N~8: What am I? Chopped liver?
Ray: It’s a personal matter. I’ll speak with you privately afterwards.
N~8: That’s more like it!
M~9 and I join Ray in a more private area. I’m curious about why he has us here.
M~9: So it isn’t just me then.
L~7: They saved our lives. Why would we be suspicious of them?
Ray: I don’t know, but it’s something to look into for sure. How else would your friend have gotten out, unless it was because of someone from the inside?
M~9: I just get a strange vibe from them. I feel more like I’m being researched than being healed.
L~7: I never thought of it that way.
M~9: He was eyeing my Holo quite closely.
L~7: In all fairness, it was his first time seeing technology like that.
Ray: Yeah, I was pretty interested myself. It was pretty cool.
M~9: That is fair, but he analyzed it much more closely than you did. It’s simply something to look into.
Ray: So, on a different, lighter topic, I’ve seen you before we formally met, L~7.
L~7: Oh?
Ray: Yeah, in that new BPW promotion. My son and I watch a lot of professional wrestling. I hope you kill that streak Church has. It’s cool seeing someone be dominant, but it’s even cooler when someone kills their undefeated streak.
L~7: I’ll try my best. He’ll definitely be my toughest competition yet.
M~9: It would be a great way to get back on track.
L~7: I just need to refocus… I’ve been going downwards, and I need a way back up the mountain.
N~8: Is this what you’re keeping from me? Wrestling talk?
Ray: It was a different type of conversation. You’re free to join us.
N~8: Good. I talked to L about her match last week. Did you do what I told you to do?
L~7: Yes. My mind was clear.
N~8: Apparently not, because you lost.
L~7: Clearing my mind won’t guarantee a win, N~8.
N~8: Maybe not, but I watched your match. Your head is still clogged.
M~9: Maybe you’re the one that needs to talk to Dr. Applegate.
L~7: Are you saying I need therapy?
M~9: Don’t take it as an insult. We’re all going through a lot, but you have even more on your plate. It could help.
Ray: Dr. Applegate is fantastic. I still have occasional appointments with her.
This truly is the strangest timeline.
N~8: If you lose to Church, I’m making you go.
L~7: That’s just harsh.
N~8: That’s tough love, baby.
N~8 walks out, for some reason. Ray turns to me specifically.
Ray leaves the room. He stops for a moment, and tilts his head, before heading a different direction.
L~7: We’ll find out what’s going on in this bunker. Until then, I have a match to prepare for… and I guess I have a therapist to call as well.
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