[ v i d e o ] ☠ feb 17 ☠ early afternoon

[perfectorder]

Greetings everyone. Several have been asking about BREW and it has been decided to allow all of the guests an opportunity to see and approach the Demon Tool.

[he's personally not so keen about it since past events, but it was better this way. it would allay some fears and give opportunity for others to ask questions.]

It will occur tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock in the Shibusen gymnasium and will be open until four. After that, I will be returning it to its proper and secured place. The next time it will be available has not been determined and I make no guarantees that another viewing will happen. Therefore, if you are curious then this will be your only chance.

[and anyone can tell by his tone and expression that he is dead serious about this.]

I will be repeating this tomorrow, but there are a few things I'd like to tell everyone to keep in mind. You will be able to approach and touch it, but I highly advise that no one try to attack or damage it. Not only will you do nothing to BREW, but you can gravely injure yourself or your Weapon.

Security will be in place and I will also be personally overseeing and standing by BREW. Needless to say, no one should try to steal it, but if anyone tries—[eyes narrow.]—I will not hesitate to shoot you down myself.

[and for those who saw the previous stunt with Soul and Black☆Star just the other day, they should know he is dead serious.

and then he lightens up a little.]

There will be ample opportunity to ask questions tomorrow, but if there is something you'd like to know, you are welcome to ask them now.

[FILTER TO: Roy, Riza, Kotetsu, Barnaby, and Mello]

I believe you all were chosen to help with the security, correct? I just wanted to give you my thanks and if you have any questions about tomorrow you are more than welcome to ask.

[FILTER TO: NPC CREW]

I just wanted to reaffirm who will be there tomorrow. After what happened back in November, I'd rather not have a repeat.

Comments

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[skirtingdanger]

-- Ugh, jeez! Do I have to kick you out of here myself?!

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[perfectorder]

You know that would be impossible.

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[skirtingdanger]

I don't care! Honestly, I wish I could go myself if only to spare us the trouble.

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[perfectorder]

...

Do you want to?

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[skirtingdanger]

Would ten minutes even be enough? It wouldn't be a good idea for me to risk any longer than that.

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[perfectorder]

[small sigh.]

...No, not for it to be effective at least.

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[skirtingdanger]

So then, what are you going to do?

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[perfectorder]

I don't know. ...I suppose I should talk it over with Spirit and the others.

But even if I could, it probably wouldn't be for a while.

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[skirtingdanger]

Of course; I figured as much. I'm not trying to say you should drop everything and go. However, Lost Island may hold a very important key for us there, too... One way or another, I think it should be investigated.

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[perfectorder]

Hm.

I wonder if the witches have thought of the same.

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[skirtingdanger]

I hate to say it, but they're not a group without its own brand of intelligence. We can't rule out that possibility.

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[perfectorder]

If we send out scouts then there's also the possibility of someone else catching wind, making the mission even more dangerous.

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[skirtingdanger]

[after thinking, she shakes her head]

No, I'd imagine that isn't the best plan. Lost Island housed a facility ran by the witches all that time ago, right? For all we know, they're still keeping a pretty close eye on the area.

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[perfectorder]

All the more reason not to send the guests out there. This would have to be a mission of both speed and stealth. That would also mean that the group would have to be small.

Though there is a problem. I may be able to stay longer in the field, but there would be no one who could get me out if something happens to me. Not if I've traveled a distance of over 10 minutes.

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[skirtingdanger]

[... frick. she didn't consider that.]

Dammit. If only we had some way to extend that time a little longer...

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[perfectorder]

[...hm.]

I could leave my skateboard.

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[skirtingdanger]

-- Anyone could use that thing?

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[perfectorder]

...

Actually I have no idea—dammit.

Though I could use it and cover more ground while in the field, that still doesn't solve the problem for back-up.

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[skirtingdanger]

Mm, well... Soul and I are capable of flight, too.

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[perfectorder]

[and pretty much immediately:]

You're not coming with me.

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[skirtingdanger]

-- What? We've been there before!

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[perfectorder]

Yes, but this is an entirely different mission and I'd rather you here instead. And if you come along, Black☆Star will also want to join.

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[skirtingdanger]

[after a pause and going through various stages of facial expressions, Maka finally grits her teeth for a moment before letting out a defeated sigh]

... Fine. I guess I'd want to look out after Death City, too. I-- well... At least consider us a last resort!

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[perfectorder]

[good girl.

but he does ease up a little and gives her a small smile.]

I know—and I will.

Thanks, Maka.

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[skirtingdanger]

[at least that much allows her to do the same]

You better. I'm keeping you to that!