The Arrival

*Eve stops and nods*

<Good morning. Senthose, right?>
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*Monu approaches the animal, takes out his phone, and takes a picture. Then he continues on his way*
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*Tirea waves at Mimiru then starts running on a treadmill*
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*Cameron takes a shower*

Taiyo: "I don't you did at the pizza place. Then..."

She trails off and looks a little depressed.

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Mimiru nods at Tiera.

"I must protest, I did not have the opportunity to protect the church at this time, or the time to clean it up before you arrived," Grimm said, trying to soften his expression. "And I do not believe I have called this attack on myself. I shall be taking further precautions against this behaviour in future- though it is sad I have to do so in the first place. I am sincerely sorry that you feel this way."

Hector called out again and sped up a bit. Astarte watched them.

<It doesn't really concern me anymore, now does it. I guess only God can judge you now.>

*She whirls around, & heads out, making sure to stop a curly-haired brunette with a pair of boys & tell her that she should worship elsewhere, if she doesn't want to be disturbed by impious hooligans.*
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*When Hector gets close, she whirls around & maces him. She then quickly puts it away, bends down to pick up a stick, & hoists it over her head, glaring down at Hector writhing on the ground.*

"So you're the one who's been following me! Why?! I bet you made a deal with the Shadow, you lead him to me, & you get off scott free! That's it, isn't it?! ANSWER ME!>
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"What's wrong?"
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*Mimiru's & Tirea's cell phones buzz.*
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*Monu arrives to find the grocery store very busy.*
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*Senthose stops, & nods stiffly at her.*

"...Yes...and you are...?"

"What the fuck are you talking about?! You crazy bitch!" Hector said, writhing about. "We heard you went missing or something!"
Astarte was already calling Euryale.

Grimm sighed and turned to Eduj, "Go away."
Eduj did just that.

*Tirea checks her cellphone*
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<Eve. Thiera, Roatha, and I spoke with you at the library.>
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*Monu heads in anyway and gets things like chips and soda*

Taiyo: "It's nothing. The eggs are getting cold."

She begins forcing herself to eat them.

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Mimiru left her phone in her bag.

She steadies the punching bag and moves on to arm curls.

*The message is a picture of the 2 of them, taken recently, from behind, by a number they don't recognize.*
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"Um...alright."

*Euryale also eats eggs. She doesn't hear her phone go off.*
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"Ah, yes, that's right. Do you want something?"

*He crosses his arms.*
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*Roatha, Thiera, & Nero enter the cafeteria.*
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*She hits him with a stick.*

"...Wait, what?"
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*The sidewalks are full of people who ignore him. The lady looks confused, but decides to leave the church. The original guy turns to follow their lead. The cop eventually comes back, stashing her materials, & a cast of the footprint, in her car.*

<I was just wondering how your investigations were proceeding.>
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*Tirea stares back, turning around*

<MIMIRU!>

Mimiru: "What?"

Gabe and Mortal, not being part of the prior shit storm, see Roatha, and Thiera and wave. Mortal says, "Hey guys, where were you yesterday?"

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Noct puts her shit on the conveyor belt, and waits for her shit to be scanned, and bagged.

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"More than you can imagine," Sab said, smiling. She leaned closer to Aroma, then stopped, "I... wanna kiss you again. May I?"

"There's really not much to investigate."
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*They hesitantly approach.*

T"We...didn't really want to come out in public."

N"Smooth."
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*This takes only a moment, but with this guy breathing down the back of her neck, it feels like an eternity.*
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"I'd like that."

"Uh, but that guy was there last time," Mortal said, pointing to Nero, "I don't think I ever caught your name actually. I'm Mortal, and this is Gabe."

"Hello, I'm sorry, I didn't see you there... did you leave early?" Gabe asked.

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"Oh shoot! I left my toaster on!" Noct exclaimed, jerking her head back as if the thought had just hit her. She hoped the asshole was close enough so that she could break his nose.

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Sab was giddy with excitement. She leaned in, putting a hand on Aroma's knee, and planting a kiss on her lips.

<I see. I'm sorry about that.>

*Eve looks away very awkwardly*

<I shouldn't hold you up any longer. I hope you have a nice day.>

*Eve hurries off to the library*
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<This.>

*Tirea shows Mimiru the picture*

Mimiru: "What the hell?"

I should do more squats.

"Someone's been stalking everyone and stuff, I don't know," Hector said, beginning to pick himself up regardless of the hit with the stick. "But I'm not stalking you, you ass. I just wanted to talk."
He continued to rub at his eyes as he spoke. Astarte started approaching them, still trying to reach Euryale.

N"Nero, & I suppose I did."

*Senthose enters the cafeteria. Noticing each other, he & Roatha have a staredown.*
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*She hits him again when he calls her an ass.*

"Well, what do you want?"
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*Sabroma makes out, Aroma putting a hand on Sab's hip & the back of her head.*
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*There's a crunch as his nose & glasses break, & he falls over.*
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*There is no one around the outside of the library.*

"I was kind of concerned and wanted to know if you were okay, but I won't make that mistake again," Hector said. He turned and began to head back to Astarte, mumbling to himself. "Jesus Christ, why is she allowed outside? Hope she does go missing."
Astarte dialed Euryale's number again, while ready to run away at any moment.

*Eve enters and head up stairs*
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*Tirea shrugs*

<I don't see anyone.>
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*Cameron makes himself breakfast, checking his phone*
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*Monu gets in line to check out*

Noct looks down at him, "Oh, I'm so sorry! Are you okay?" She looks down at the man, then at the cashier looking panic stricken.

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Sab puts her hands on Aroma's shoulders and tries to get her to lean back onto the bed so she can straddle her.

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Gabe frowned, "Sorry it wasn't more interesting."

Mortal noticed Senthose and waved as he came in, then looked at Roatha, "You know Senthose too?"

"Shut up! Do you hear that?"

*She raises a hand, & puts her other hand to her ear.*
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N"Okay."

R"We've...met."

S"You tried, very unsuccessfully, to tackle me."

*He points at Senthose.*

R"I had a good reason! I needed to make sure you weren't evil! ...Are you?"

S"...No."

R"Are you sure?"

S"Yes."

R"...Bet that's what you'd say if you were evil."
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*Aroma doesn't know what Sab is up to, so she is very easily steered onto her back.*
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<Uh...yeah.>

*He gives a monotonous laugh & hardly seems to be phased.*

Cashier<...Should I call someone?>

*Monu is either in this line, or is close enough to see this go down.*
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*As mentioned previously, this leads to the stacks, & a study area. She doesn't see anyone in here with her.*

Mimiru: "Whatever."

Mimiru heads to the change room.

Mortal just couldn't help but laugh, "Are you two serious?"

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Sab straddles Aroma, and puts her hands underneath her shirt. She breaks the kiss to ask, "Can I take your shirt off?"

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"Probably, but it is his nose, ask him," Noct said, collecting her bags, and beginning to head back home.

Hector half turned and listened.

*He can hear the leaves rustling, but also some kind of chattering, clicking sound.*

"I followed it in here. But I think it noticed me at some point."
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S"Unfortunately."
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*When Mimiru enters the changing room, she can hear a metallic banging noise coming from above, likely in the air vents surrounding the room.*
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*He waves the clerk off, & buys a pack of gum while digging a case out of his pocket, taking a new pair of glasses out, & replacing the old glasses inside of it. He then puts it away, & after paying, heads out of the door.*
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"What for? Oh...oh. Umm...if you think we're ready...."

*She takes a deep, nervous breath.*