Week 9, Tuesday Afternoon

[acemedium]

[At some point, Maya's going to approach and tug Apollo aside. She's got Phoenix's locket visibly on the outside of her dress (as opposed to tucked in), Locke's bandana tying her hair up and Wolfwood's sunglasses on her head]

[Basically, she's even more of a fashion travesty than before]

Hey! I've got to talk to you!

Comments

[imfine1111one]

. . .he has this same locket, too.

Accepting this mean's Trucy's second father is gone now. It's not a truth I wanted for her.

1/2

[acemedium]

He..... He got his badge back? [That stops her short for a second] So he... He didn't give up!

[acemedium]

[But she quiets down.]

Well... we'll see. But you definitely need to go back for her, you know?

[imfine1111one]

Yeah. . .yeah.

I bet she helped the other hostages escape, you know? She knows how to handle herself in these kinds of situations.

Still. I wouldn't want her to have to be alone again.

[acemedium]

You think she's the one who busted them out? That wouldn't surprise me, if she has to handle both you and Nick....

... Of course not! She's your boss, you have to go back and be a good minion! It's your duty!

[imfine1111one]

Hm. . .

And why are you suddenly so insistent that I get back? Still determined about your other mission?

[acemedium]

I wanted to make sure you're not being a dummy again, what with crunch time and all!

.... And I....I have something to give you.

[imfine1111one]

(Way to dodge the question. . .)

Riiiight.

What is it?

[acemedium]

[There was no dodging whatsoever, nope nope nope]

[She's going to reach into her sleeve to pull out her magatama, and then presents it to him]

[IT'S DANGEROUS TO GO ALONE, TAKE THIS]

Here.

[imfine1111one]

. . .

[a flat stone with a hole in it??]

What's this?

[acemedium]

...This jewel, it's called a Magatama. It's a magical charm, and it's always protected me. [IT'S ALSO GLOWING]

Right now, it's filled with spiritual power... so I'm sure it'll be a big help to you.

[imfine1111one]

[SCREE nearly drops it, but catches it. magic glowing jewels gawd!!]

H. . .huh?! Spiritual power? Magical charm?! Don't just give this away, you need it more than anyone!

[acemedium]

Geez, Apollo! Don't drop it! [THAT'S A VALUABLE FAMILY HEIRLOOM, GOSH] No, you need it more than I do! I'm already protected.

[imfine1111one]

What does it even protect me from?! You're the one going on a crazy quest after this, you need double the charm!

[acemedium]

You're the one constantly getting in trouble all the time! How many times have you been a suspect?!

[imfine1111one]

That's a hazard of being a lawyer! Stop dodging the subject!

[acemedium]

I'm not! You seriously need it more than I do!

[imfine1111one]

You are! And what am I supposed to do with this? Scare away a superstitious person??

[acemedium]

It'll protect you! You can use it in cases, too!

Just take it!

[imfine1111one]

How. . .? Do I shove it in someone's hands, too?!

Why??

[acemedium]

Just hold it! You'll be able to tell when someone's keeping a secret! [Or... something like that]

Because I want to give it to you, okay? [JUST GIVING HIM A LOOK] Stop arguing!

[imfine1111one]

A. . .secret?

I'M NOT--[closes his mouth :[;;] Sorry.

Look, I just.

I don't want you to give me a goodbye gift, okay? That's what this seems like.

[acemedium]

If someone's keeping a secret... you can see locks over their heart! I'll show you once you stop being stubborn. [Kind of like perceive but with no creepy staring]

It's not a goodbye gift! Haven't you noticed we're in the boss stage? You're already hopeless!

[imfine1111one]

[IT'S SO NOT CREEPY...ISH....he looks down at it]

Boss stage. . .okay, fine, something is definitely going to happen, but that makes me worry more.

I don't understand this locks and hearts thing. Is it metaphorical?

[acemedium]

There's nothing to worry about! We're going to break this thing, once and for all!

Okay.. ask me about a secret, and I'll show you.