Post by L~7 on Apr 6, 2021 21:00:42 GMT -6
My fate is sealed within the realms of the Black Pyramid tournament. However, my work isn’t done quite yet. I have one more task to prove that I belong within the realms of BPW’s locker room.
L~7: He calls himself the Bastard Warlord. I don’t think that’s much of an insult, 8…
We’re in our base, having a bit of a casual discussion. We’ve been able to add some furnishings, thanks to Salone and Mallik being in decent condition as of late. Mallik’s eye is still looking rough, but it isn’t quite as bad as it was before. I’m mostly thankful we can be in our own space, for a change. Now, if only we could go back to *outer* space.
Mallik: Do you not have faith in the commander?
I’m unsure why Mallik insists on calling me that. Salone and Numine do it as well. It feels strange.
Salone: In all fairness, L is a great candidate to take Bull down. She's the Protector of the Universe for a reason.
N~8: I’m just concerned because that monster interrupted a match and slaughtered two competitors just because he could. It’s not right!
L~7: I will deal with him, 8. Trust me.
M~9: Let’s not continue to put pressure on 7, please. Between being stuck on Earth, losing Numine, and being in a match with someone as dangerous as Bull, she’s dealing with enough as it is.
Finally. Someone that’s willing to give me a bit of relief.
N~8: Speaking of… how did that therapy appointment go?
Of course she brings it up. This is not something I want to talk about.
N~8: Mhm…
Of course, N~8 grabs my arm and takes me to another room. I am not excited for this conversation.
L~7: What?
N~8: Don’t play dumb with me, L! You. Talked. About. Him. Didn’t. You?
She really isn’t letting this go… has she been watching those high school romance movies?
N~8: L, you’re a terrible liar. I saw the embarrassed look on your face the moment I brought up that therapy appointment. Talk to me!
L~7: I’m not entertaining this, 8.
She reluctantly crosses her arms, and gives me a cross look.
L~7: You’re still entertaining this? Look, even if I did have feelings for him, I wouldn’t want to approach him, nor anyone in BPW in that way. I have enough distractions as it is. I have to face Corey Bull, we still need to find Numine, and we eventually have to get our ship back and begin to repair it. I have no time to be talking to anyone romantically.
N~8: Geez, fine, buzzkill. You’re just all work and no fun. No wonder the others call you commander.
L~7: I just want to assure myself that I have my priorities in order.
N~8: Well… yeah, I guess that’s smart. Still boring though.
L~7: If “boring” is what it takes to get the job done, then it’s what I’m willing to do.
M~9 comes to the room with the Holo. Ray and Jason Zurra are both on the hologram.
Ray: We found a lead on Numine. We’re in the Strip, believe it or not. Meet us here ASAP.
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M~9, N~8 and I make it to the strip. I sort of regret it though. This place is so loud and obnoxious. I’ll never understand why people enjoy places like this so much. I’d rather stay in the bunker.
L~7: We don’t exactly have our equipment to speed things up.
M~9: What do you have for us?
I already notice it before Ray points it out.
Ray: Good idea, commander.
L~7: Oh no. Not you too.
Ray: Sorry. Seemed fitting. Overheard some of your friends call you that. But yes, it stuck out, even here. I’m wondering if it’ll lead to a trail.
Jason: I’ll take a sample to bring to Auron for examination.
N~8: I’m not a big fan of that idea.
L~7: It should help. Go ahead.
Jason takes a sample of the glowing essence before leaving. N~8 gives me what she calls the “side eye.”
