video — un: starburst.

[valeas]

( Hello, Eastbounders.

Once again, a dynamic and alarming duo greets you, with no better news than last time.

In fact, it doesn't seem to be an announcement at all.

The first thing the jostled communicator picks up is... a sound. Guttural, croaked, agonising. It belongs to Lady Arabella, throwing herself upon what becomes quite obviously Wrath's frame. Her mouth opens wider, and wider still, as though she might want to swallow him whole.

The sound becomes a scream, unending.

Wrath's golden gaze stares at Arabella like one might survey a mildly interesting change in the scenery — his own expression impassive as her grip tears the buttons from his shirt.

His companion, on the other hand, reacts a bit more angrily, Emilia's initial concern shifting into something more vicious. As Arabella attempts to latch on to Wrath however she can, Emilia strikes back at her, prepared for a fight. Except it never quite comes: no sooner Arabella is thrown off, she stops,

backpedaling into the communicator that turns the video black. )


NOTE: Again, the second link leads to Grudge-y things. The video is short and choppy and hectic, taking place not long after the assassination attempt on Arabella. Wrath and Emilia helped in the rescue efforts and were, uh, rewarded. For more details, feel free to read here.

Comments

[matermali]

[ Vanessa had a tendency to bite people, or try, when she had been possessed. It's difficult for her to consider these cases entirely unrelated, but if no demons have been sensed, then she'll have to consider complete ignorance on the subject.

If what he says is to be trusted, at any rate. ]

What a shame that she cannot seem to recall anything of use. Where is she now?

[inferus]

In her quarters. I intend to check on her at a later date to see if there have been any changes or if she can recall anything further about receiving the flowers to begin with.

You wanted to examine the note?

( he saw the conversation she was having with emilia, and he is more than happy to allow anyone else to have a look at it if it might mean they're given any answers at all. the spectacle was exactly that, but they're left with more questions than before, which he dislikes. )

[matermali]

I hope she finds some peace in the wake of such confusion, at least until progress finds our favor.

[ It helps, really, that they're able to follow both conversations. She's always glad for efficiency. ]

Ah, yes. If it isn't too much trouble.

Would you be willing to come to my residence? It is best where I can find privacy in order to focus, as the mechanical man can busy himself in the kitchen after you arrive. You need only call upon Vanessa Ives, and I can find an excuse to send it away. Mr...?

[ She'll wait to jot down the directions, in case he's strongly against that. It would be harder to shake her mechanical companion while away from home, but she can still try to find a way if he demands a different meeting place. She only knows that she won't be able to focus with it watching her. ]

[inferus]

( There is little that his role in Minaras grants him in terms of resources to solve this crime and prevent further from breaking out. From what he's seen, being a detective only allows him some minor authority, but he assumes it would be enough for a droid to allow for some amount of privacy. Regardless with how everything is being watched at the moment, he doubts it won't be noticed, but Arabella did hand him the flowers and note to look into.

He's doing his job by having others take a look at it. )

It isn't any trouble. My role in Minaras is one of a detective so that should be sufficient enough reason as well for your droid to be sent into the kitchen without too much further question.

Wrath.

[matermali]

[ She had already known that someone was called 'Wrath', but to hear it offered like that as an actual name is indeed something else. It sounds nothing more than an alias, but who is she to judge such a thing? If it's intended to strike one's memory, then it is most effective. ]

I should think it would have no protest against such authority. You will be most welcome, then, at your next convenience.

[ The address is jotted down here, since she doesn't really care if others in the group see it. If a demon tries to enter, or even someone with dark magic or evil intent, they'll find themselves stuck beyond the doorway no matter the written invitation. ]

I'll be certain to let the metal man know to expect a Mr. Wrath in the near future.

[inferus]

( Wrath is nothing if not efficient. He doesn't know if the note or flowers will lead to anything at all. However, he does know that if another attack occurs, the consequences will be on him - a ridiculous ask when they cannot give him proper resources to handle the problem, but he does intend to see through every angle.

It's polite to announce a specific time, however, and so he does: )

I will arrive tomorrow at noon.

( ooc: do you want to action here or we can do a closed log too if you're down for that ! )

[matermali]

Well enough. I will see you then.

[ ooc; Closed log is okiedokie with me, so we don't flood poor Vi's inbox. ]