Golden Age: Revival

???<Never mind my name. I brought you here because the Chains of Prometheus are no longer safe in the Underworld. A mysterious figure has obtained just a shard of them & has now turned on the gods. It's possible he could even break free. You see, it appears he wasn't dead when he became trapped down there.>
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*Euryale takes one bite, drops the spoon, & tears up.*

*The three just look at her in confusion.*

Azuma:<Not fond of cold things?>

"That all sounds bad, but what do you expect me to do that you can't? I attacked you and it only made you mad at me." Noct said.

"It's...it's beautiful."
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<They need out of the underworld, but in the hands of someone who can protect them from the Illuminati.>

Noctis didn't respond, not really knowing what to say. "Well, here is your quest Gallahad, I'll wait here for you."

<<"What?">>

*Euryale starts shoving it in as fast as she can. Then she stops & drops to the floor, clutching her head.*

"What is this horrible pain?! I think the Illuminati are attacking us with magic again!"
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G<Most excellent.>

*He bows to each of them in turn.*

G<I will not let you down.>

?<No. You won't. Because you will not be receiving them.>

G<...Pray tell, why not?>

?<We have not forgotten how oblivious you were to Mordred's treachery. Your negligence caused this disaster in the first place. Therefore, the Chains will go to the girl.>

Azuma:<That's a brain freeze. It means you're eating it too fast.>

"What? No, no, no, trust me, if you want something done, you'll go with Gallahad. He is the... uh, best chain... finder I know of, much better than me." Noct said, "And negligent, what? This man is on alert 24/7!"

*She thrusts the chains out towards Noctis.*

<Take them.>
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"You fed me cursed food? Why would you do that? I thought we were friends!"

<<"What?">>

[We should stop doing that.]

Azuma:<It's not cursed. It just means slow down.>

Noct takes them, "Are you sure you don't want someone more... experienced to hold onto them?"

"Oh...okay."

*She gets back up & resumes eating. Slowly. Slooooowly. Chews once. Then twice. Three times. Swallows. Breathes in & out. Goes in for next bite.*
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<We would, but unfortunately, we don't have many options. As long as the Illuminati don't learn that you have these, everything should be all right.>

*The three resume eating their own ice cream.*

Azuma:<Isn't it almost time for you all to get back?>

Noctis lets out a long sigh and tosses the chains into her shadow. "I'll hide it with the other magical item that fell into my lap then." She said.

*They clank noisily on the ground.*

<That isn't going to work. The Chains of Prometheus are impervious to magic. If they weren't, they wouldn't be a very good anti-god weapon, now would they?>
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E"But I'm not done, & now my food is dissolving!"

Azuma:<It's melting. That's normal. Also just take it with you.>

Noct blushed a bit with embarrassment, "This is why I suggested they be held by the one with experience." She said, picking them back up.

<Just make sure to keep them hidden.>

*She sinks into the water & the doors close, sealing off Quetzacoatl before vanishing completely.*
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"O...okay."

*Azuma stands up.*

Azuma:<Well, this afternoon was a wonderful learning experience, don't you all think?>

Mimiru:<We already knew not to go out in public with Allina.>

"How do you propose I keep something like this hidden?" At 'this' she extended the chains out as far as her arms would let her and there was still some slack left on them. With a small sigh Noctis motioned for Gallahad, "I think we're done here. Why don't we return to our boat, and try to get out of here."

*Gallahad nods & leads the way out with his glowing armor.*
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*Once they get close to the school, the bell rings.*

Noctis follows along.

*Allina walks down from her bedroom. Hearing her steps, her mother steps out of the kitchen.*

Allina's Mom: <I thought you said you weren't going to school in the afternoon?>

Allina: <I changed my mind. I don't want to miss classes just because... Just because.>

Allina's Mom: <Just because? You don't seem to-->

Allina: <I'm late.>

[Maybe going to school is useless because I'm just the girl with the healing powers and brain parasite.]

Allina's Mom: <...Allina, are you-->

*Allina closes the door behind her and starts dragging her feet to school.*

Azuma:<Have a fun afternoon!>

*He says this loudly enough for anyone around to hear while he's frantically waving like some kind of jackass.*