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Post by ★|Sayu on Aug 1, 2018 21:13:51 GMT -7
While the group moves along Ismay is catching Ebi Rodren up to date. The two converse, exchange ideas, and conspire together while Rauj and Reymondo are tasked with following the general... rough... poorly written directions to the written down address.
After quite a taxing walk through the city, some confusion, a little bit of getting lost - They finally make it to the outskirts of the city. Right near the southern gate out stands a mansion overshadowing the smaller houses next to it with grand decorations and beautifully designed ornaments and a lush front garden protected by a wall and a sturdy iron gate. A rather odd place to put a mansion this grand but money like that came from the people who could spend it easily and without worry. Perhaps someone who was related to the family that ran the Moreau Academy.
Rauj and Reymondo stop to take note of the bizzarely placed beautiful mansion when Reymondo's spirit finally manages to get his attention. She helpfully points out that a few members of their party are missing - No one had noticed as they were all too focused to do so.
New Rotation: Ebi, Reymondo, Ismay, Rauj
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Post by waifutrash on Aug 2, 2018 7:51:04 GMT -7
"Wow, I would've never suspected that professor Winter's disappearance would be linked to dimension hopping alvs... GRR!!! I just can't focus! This sounds important, I know, but I can't stop thinking Eva. Normally, when talking to me, right now, you're calm and focused, just like I remembered, but when you were talking to her, you get all air headed. It doesn't make sense! It's like you-..."
Ebi stopped walking, completely frozen. It was like her brain was so busy that the rest of her body shut down. When she snapped out of her trance, she took a big gasp of air, like she just remembered to how to breath. Ebi leans in.
"Earlier today, there were reports of a student threatening others with a pipe bomb. When I asked witnesses, the girls gave proper testimonies, but some of the boys were strange, acting like it was no big deal, like they were charmed. This had to be the work of a succubus disguised as a student. Maybe the reason the succubus had to resort to using a pipe bomb was because she wasn't good at magic, a trait that would make her stick out like a sore thumb in a school for the magically gifted. Maybe the succubus was at risk of being caught by a certain knight powerful enough to detect a person's magic level. Maybe the succubus attempted charming the knight to avoid getting caught."
Ebi stood up straight, almost acting like she was the same age as Lady Ismay. "Oh Icey, for a long time, I've always wondered why a woman as beautiful as you struggled to find herself a decent man. I finally have my answer, and honestly, I feel like an idiot for not figuring it out sooner, hehe. We're going settle this score with Eva whenever we run into her. Until then, we focus on the case at hand."
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Post by ☆|Atrium on Aug 2, 2018 19:33:43 GMT -7
Reymondo had been thinking a bit too hard on what Hammer...no, Jey told him. He took everything that was told to him and decides to take them to heart. The man has done nothing to wrong him and in fact has helped him, the least he could do is call him by the name wants. When Mitsuko points out that their growing group has split up, he looks up and takes stock of who is still with him. He sees that Ebi is still talking to Ismay, he doesn't want to listen in on their conversation so he turns his attention to Jey.
"So Ha....Jey." Rey corrects himself. "You seem pretty good at quick survey. You notice anything out of the ordinary that I haven't noticed? The only thing I can say is that it took a lot of money to make that mansion. Enough money can make anything beautiful." He is looking around as well, trying to see if he can notice anything.
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Post by ☆|Dazai on Aug 3, 2018 15:33:29 GMT -7
Ismay puts her hand to her chin as she's done several times today. “Dimension hopping alvs” was quite a bizarre statement. In a way, it underlined the gravity of the situation. The Academy had just figured out how something of that nature worked, yet these alvs had reportedly used teleportation to escape with the professor. The question of “Who?” was important, but… how? How on Gaea could something so newly discovered, be used by someone else outside of the Academy? Maybe Vincent had the ability to fill some holes. Right now however, she needed to figure out what has Ebi so worked up.
“Ahh… a succubus.” the Knight whispers. That explained her uneasiness at least. A pipe bomb though? Surely the others would have mentioned something like that… especially considering they seemed willing to cooperate with her. You can't exactly hide something like that, if it were true. Not only that, but why would Eva stick around if she was the culprit? Ismay continues to listen. She giggles at the idea of detecting magic levels. Surely she'd need some sort of scanner for that.
The last part of Ebi’s speech was the most shocking. For one, being referred to as Icey was somewhat embarrassing. Only a handful of people called her that, Ebi included. And two, she was speaking to a thirty-four year old friend as if they were the same age. She wasn't upset and she didn't feel disrespected; it was just humorous. In her confidence, Ismay’s junior glossed over one crucial point. The Knight puts a hand on on the Detective’s shoulder and gives her a concerned look. “Ebi, you know...the reason I don't settle down with anyone is because I travel the world as a knight of the Order, not — hehe-ahem... excuse me… not because of something like that!”
It was almost too comical to bear, but Ismay eventually forces herself to straighten up. “Yes, well I'm glad you brought this to my attention. At least I have an idea what could be causing that uncomfortable feeling. Though as monstrous as using an explosive in a school is, I believe we have a bigger goal looming over us…” She folds her arms. “Don't you find it odd that teleporting alvs are prevalent when the technology is just now being showcased? If they can teleport at will and take whoever they want, wherever they want, I believe we have a significant problem on our hands. One that needs an immediate answer. We’ll deal with Eva once these alvs are squared away. If she’s who you think she is, the best place for her to be is right next to us where we can see her.” Ismay begins walking over to J and Reymondo, but stops after one step. “Oh and good job by the way! Ever the sharp detective I remember. You've grown into a fine young detective, Ms. Rodren.” The Knight winks and smiles before continuing over to the others.
“Gentleman,” Ismay acknowledges the two men. Three people were missing, including Eva, but she didn't worry despite what she said earlier. Dethrial would pull a sword on a nun if she exposed her ankles. Ismay was certain that he'd keep Eva in check much the same way. For now she waited to see if the others had anything to say.
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Post by SpikedEdge on Aug 5, 2018 15:40:56 GMT -7
Rauj takes the time during to rather long walk (they had gotten lost during the interim, a bit disconcerting considering he was led to believe their newest member was a member of the guard...) to re-establish his own goal, Finding clues on his father's stolen heirlooms, and doesn't actually notice the other half of the group vanishing until Reymundo grabs his attention with a question. He notes the man's struggle to give him the name he proposed, which causes him to smirk a bit as he admired the building before them. Still, At least he was trying.
"Yea?" he looks around as the demon hunter asks his question, adding in his own observations. The thief crosses his arms and begins his own profile of the joint. "Hmm... Well a couple of things, but keep in mind this is merely conjecture..." After a pause, "... It certainly is a nice place... but that's just based on the buildings around it, whoever lives here either thinks extremely highly of themselves and likes to flaunt it, or had some specific reason they needed to be away from people of similar status. That second idea is a bit reinforced by the walls and gates. They like to show off, but took measures to at least secure their privacy; Then again, being so close to the southern gate poses even more questions, seems a rather risky spot to place a mansion... hmm... you'd be one of the first to encounter people who come through it though..."
He stares at the mansion, uncrossing one arm and rubbing his chin with said hand, already thinking of multiple ways to get in other than the front gates, but remembering the company he's keeping at the moment, decides to seek someway to contact the residents without, breaking in... 'Gentlemen' causes him to glace over to the knight and he responds in kind, "Yes ma'am?"
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Post by waifutrash on Aug 5, 2018 20:03:07 GMT -7
"Surrreee, can't find a man because you don't want to settle down, that's tooootally why a succubu - alleged succubus managed to charm you... Grr, Icey, how come you're not as upset as I am over something as serious as this... then again... maybe you're just as upset at me for not taking this case seriously. Dammit, I just want to protect you the same way you protect me. No no no! I can't let these thoughts get in the way of a case! Icey's right. Assassins, thieves, crazed maniacs, teleporting anywhere you want at any moment could cause some real chaos, and we got to get to the bottom of it."
There was a small pang of guilt as Ebi realized she spent so much time worrying about Eva, she didn't come up with any questions for Professor Lemaire, but this was no time to cry over spilled milk. Now was the time for Ebi to be the detective Lady Ismay needed her to be. She speed walked her way to the door and knocks before straightening her back with a proper guard's posture, ready to show her badge to whoever answers the door.
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Post by ☆|Atrium on Aug 7, 2018 16:52:14 GMT -7
Reymondo nods his head to what Hammer was telling him. "That is a fair point. I honestly hadn't considered that the person owning this could be trying to hide something. In the past, if I ran into a place that was trying to hide something it would be very well guarded as well as having someway of looking into the distance to see who would be coming. However even though I don't see any of these things, doesn't mean I want to rule out what you have said."
At this point, he hears Ismay speak and he turns to look at her. He waits for a moment for her to say something but when she doesn't he speaks up again. "It may not be a bad idea for us to get a good look around the mansion, maybe even see if we can talk to the people who live around here before we just-"
Rey stops what he is saying abruptly when he hears Ebi knocking on the door. He lowers his head and lets out a sigh. "Or we can just throw caution and surveillance out the window and just go straight to knocking on the front door...I suppose that works too." He then just walks over and stands a few steps behind Ebi.
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Post by ☆|Dazai on Aug 8, 2018 15:59:10 GMT -7
Ismay closes her eyes and smiles at J while listening to Reymondo. He had wanted to stake out the house, but it didn't really seem necessary. The man wasn't necessarily hiding from anyone. As far as they knew, this was his day off. Not that she scoffed at Rey’s intended approach. She definitely welcomed something of that nature. A cool-headed demeanor was noticeably absent from everyone else, save J and Ebi. Alas, that wasn't an important aspect to dwell on right now though. "No better way to learn about him than to meet the man himself."
As Ebi knocks on the door, Ismay walks up beside her, clasping her own hands behind her back. Even though the Knight was a part of the Order, she was certain Ebi could handle an introduction far more effectively than she could herself. Respect for the knights was sometimes a coin toss with people, but respect for a local guard was a bit more certain.
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Post by SpikedEdge on Aug 10, 2018 15:41:22 GMT -7
Rauj follows Ismay with his eyes as she turns back towards Ebi and waits for the door to open. He finds himself completely confused as to what her bringing their attention to her in the first place was about. "Riiiight... Anyway... You're right, from what i can see, no guards. No lookouts either. If they were hiding something, they're doing a terrible job of it." He says as he turns back to Reymundo. "Welp looks like we're done scoping the place out..." He glances towards the investigator now knocking on the front door. "Might as well just see what happens." He follows the knight, stopping a few steps behind both her and the investigator.
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Post by ★|Sayu on Aug 20, 2018 22:21:01 GMT -7
Ebi tries the gate. It's unlocked - contrary to earlier suggestions. The group continues to follow her until she reaches the large finely polished marble steps of the grand mansion. Up close the size of it is almost intimidating. An incredible oddity that such a building would be built right here surrounded by all the comparably less wealthy buildings.
Ebi knocks on the door and straightens up. A short moment after she knocks there is the faint sound of porcelain shattering and hasty footsteps coming from deep inside the mansion. Two voices can be heard, they sound aggressive, or frustrated maybe, but the words are impossible to make out as anything more than muffled insults and the odd raise in pitch here and there.
Finally the door opens and a young woman in her early 20s stands before Ebi and the rest of the group. She has long rather messy blonde hair and a slender figure currently garbed in a rather extravagant night gown and loose robe. By all means she could be only described as beautiful if it weren't for the soft bags under her eyes indicating a lack of sleep. The woman is smoking away at a cigarette and peeking through the door just enough to see outside without anyone being able to see much more inside than a rather expensive looking chandelier and some equally desirable paintings of old people in fine uniforms.
"Yeah?" The woman asks while breathing out the smoke form her cigarette. "What's up?"
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Post by waifutrash on Aug 21, 2018 17:31:40 GMT -7
Ebi was really regretting handing out her muffins to the group right now.
"guessing she's might be Professor Lemaire's daughter or niece."
Ebi gives a casual guardsman nod before pulling out her badge. Her scruffy hair makes her approachable, but her posture says she means business. "Hello miss. I don't want to take up too much of your time. My name is Ebi, this is Lady Ismay, and this our associate, Jay. We're looking for Professor Lemaire, so we can ask if he has any useful information on the disappearance of Professor Winters and any possible connection between that and the recent monster attack that occurred today at the Moreau academy. Do you know where he is?"
"Ugh, geez Ebi, why do you have to be so uptight. I sound like I want to ask if she has a moment to talk about the word of Chinatsu. No, I got to focus on keeping things straight and to the point. I can't waste time trying to be this random lady's friend."
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Post by ☆|Atrium on Aug 21, 2018 21:50:21 GMT -7
Reymundo could help but be slightly taken aback by the young woman's natural beauty. He could almost hear Mitsuko rolling her eyes. It was more than obvious that Ebi wanted to take point and lead the conversation, which he was ok with for the most part. He couldn't help but be a little surprised that she mentioned the monster attack. If it were him, he wouldn't of asked. What if this woman didn't even know about the attack? Now she has something to worry about. What if this woman *was* part of it? Now she knows that the guards know little and are trying to make some headway. What if the woman knows or is working with the real person that was behind the attack? Now she can go and tip her friend or boss, giving them time to runaway or attack again. To Rey, there just seemed like more bad could come instead of good.
After he is done thinking to himself, Rey looks behind himself and looks back at the gate they past. Why wasn't it locked? After all, isn't that the point in getting a good heavy duty gate like that? A frown slightly forms on his face as he pounders this. Rey then moves his body around as if he is just looking at the big manion and the buildings around it. Being next to Jey meant he could drop his voice pretty low and not risk being overheard by the young woman or Ebi since she was talking but if Ismay was paying attention to Rey, she could hear him. "This may be my perinoa speaking, but don't you think it's odd for the main gate to just be unlocked?"
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Post by ☆|Dazai on Aug 22, 2018 22:42:48 GMT -7
As Ismay waits for the door to open, two distinct voices can be heard. They were… less than pleasant in tone, but that was to be expected given the crash of porcelain. Gods knew how many expensive vases Ismay had broken in her childhood. The stern lectures were often worse than the eternity of timeout that awaited afterwards. The urge to visit her parents rose once again before subsiding as it had earlier in the day. Their arms were always open, but her aversion to her upbringing and her subsequent rebelliousness stuck in her mind. There were times where she wished she had done what they asked. She was their only child after all, and she spat in the face of their work. Years of courting, parties, trades, favors, negotiations, and other frivolous activities were what kept the family’s coffers afloat. No matter what good her deeds wrought, her choice to become a knight would always be a selfish one. Yes, there were times when she felt House Charbert deserved a more generous daughter.
Any sort of negative thoughts vanish as the door opens. The woman that emerges is a peculiar person. A beauty with obvious sleep deficiency, the woman stands smoking her cigarette in her exquisite nightgown. Her frank word choice made sense considering the muffled predicament earlier. The lady’s attire was a bit odd considering the time, but then again, she didn't look like she had slept much at all recently. Ebi introduces the group, with Ismay adding “Of the Royal Order ma’am,” with a pleasant nod after her own name was given. She hears Reymondo whisper something to J, but she can't quite make out what he is saying over Ebi. Unfortunately, the Knight’s junior gets slightly mixed up with their reason for seeking Vincent. Of course, this isn't an issue as long as it puts her in front of him.
Ismay patiently awaits for the smoking woman’s response.
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Post by SpikedEdge on Aug 25, 2018 14:14:57 GMT -7
The gate was unlocked, further reinforcing the demon hunter’s observation of lax security. Overall, it seemed that the house had nothing to hide, though gaudy and out of place as it was in this particular part of the city. That was somewhat surprising to the thief, the situation beginning to pique his curiosity. The guardsmen proceeds to knock and just like most of the group the thief listens intently for an answer, or at the very least signs of life. He tilts his head at the ruckus in response though, something expensive definitely perished there, followed by a short argument… but why? “How…? Ebi knocked… Wonder what the heck they were up to…” he ponders when a rather attractive woman comes to the door. The thief isn’t taken aback by her looks though, instead paying attention to what the guards-woman decides to say in response. He looks at her a bit confused, after all, they were sent here to find Vincent Lemaire for his assistance in fixing the gate. But this did make it seem a bit more urgent, besides there was quite a bit you could judge from a person’s reaction, not that he was any good at it. He begins taking in the woman’s more odd features. In this case the nightgown… so early in the evening, and the bags beneath her eyes despite her current attire. He imagines her knocking down something delicate and expensive in her daze to get to the door and it seems… Off. No need to rush after all… The thief responds to Rey under his breath as he considers this, “Mmm Hmm… With what we’re seeing and hearing here, that just adds to the mystery…” Rauj crosses his arms and shifts his base somewhat, his look says he’s amused with the situation, but he withholds his thoughts for the moment. Instead he says aloud “Our apologies for interrupting your evening, but we absolutely must see him, we were told by his associate John that he’d be here at this time.”
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Post by ★|Sayu on Aug 28, 2018 11:53:04 GMT -7
The woman nods as the group introduces itself, Primarily through Ebi. "Pleasure." she simply adds and lets her continue to ask her question. She takes a moment to think, glancing up at the sky in thought. "Winters... that academy fella?" she asks and focuses her attention back at ebi alongside the occasional glance over to Ismay. "No idea, I dropped out of his classes. There's nothing that man can teach me. Sorry," She pauses for a moment finally registering everything fully.
"Did you say monster attack?" she questions while raising her brow. It's clear to Ebi the woman is curious but equally skeptical; Not in a way that she doesn't believe her specifically but that she doesn't believe it could happen at all. Her body language speaks to Ebi and Ismay of a woman who has been living under a rock the last few days and her attire could attest towards that as well. The woman looks in the general direction of the academy which can just barely be seen far in the back center of the city. "What kind of monster attack?" by this point she seems more occupied with the attack than the group or winters. She peeks back inside the house for a moment as if looking for someone and then, finally, directs her attention back at the group waiting for her answer.
Rauj can barely pick up the familiar sounds of a window gently sliding open nearby while the rest of the group is too focused on the woman in front of them.
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