(Hello to many folks! I will state for some people that are interested, there is a few things you can do in the background if you are the... infiltrating type. Otherwise, you may find your way into this meeting and... somehow get into shenanigans)
02:00:29
Quite a few of the usual minions of the Tower were currently standing in the hall. Many of them muttering to themselves. The Bandits being their usual selves, the Orcs lightly nudging each other while making a few lewd bits of conversation, a few Mages with an eye symbol on some part of their body that's visible were standing with Lovecraft and Lavinia, the Slime Queen and her slimes were watching from their area, and four particular known Demonic beings were sitting in chair
02:03:16
Of course, nearby there were a set of new faces. A group of Goblins, some of them armored and others wearing more religious clothing. And a group of Trolls that were wearing more standard engineering garb
02:04:10
Walking onto a stage that was set-up, I cleared my throat into a microphone and the room settled down ...As many of you know, this is the standard meeting to discuss a few changes that are coming through that are important to discuss in person. Alongside discussing the... usual details about our line of work, going over what we're going to have to do for the upcoming months
02:05:54
Looks over to see if there are any... particular people in the audience
02:06:03
(Annnd that people's cue to do something if they really want to)
02:06:23
(...Gonna wait a litttlllee bit longer)
02:16:25
Hello? Anybody here?
02:21:31
Glances at Fawn upon seeing her come into this meeting ...I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised I left the teleporter unlocked to just anyone
02:22:03
Oh, uh, I think I might have the wrong tower
02:22:16
Sighs as a few of the minions chuckle I would... recommend waiting in the lobby or unless you are... willing to stay silent and not say anything about this meeting to a soul
02:22:48
I suppose you can sit down and stay. Perhaps it will drive up recruitement
02:23:01
I think I'll pass, this doesn't really seem like my crowd
02:23:35
I didn't see anything!
I call as I leave
02:24:07
Right then...
Looks to one of the mages Track her, make sure she doesn't say anything to any... particular government bodies
02:24:14
Mage nods and subtly casts a quick spell
02:24:20
Now with... that dealt with I suppose
I organize a stack of papers together with a firm tap
02:25:53
First order of business. Some of the new changes that will be happening to the Tower
02:26:27
The coffee machines within the Tower will no longer have a decaf setting. I've gotten too many complaints that nobody has set it back to other settings before making coffee. Instead there shall now be a separate machine for that sort of thing in another break room. This may be an inconvenience but we shall work on this soon enough
02:28:43
Some of the minions groaned in complaint and I rolled my eyes slightly Yes yes, get your groans out now.
02:29:08
Raises hand slowly
02:30:33
No Alecto, we are not going to bring back the 4Loco's. We banned those from the Tower after Mimi got into them
02:30:54
It shall remain that way
02:30:58
Slowly lowers hand
02:31:06
I've been traveling from pond to pond and I just recently ended up here, can you tell me what this meeting is all about?
02:32:08
I don't mean to speak out of turn
02:32:22
Looks at Nixie ...Right, this meeting is discussing a variety of things related to this Organization. Though I suppose you are someone interested in this organization then?
02:33:01
I might be, I suppose I should wait until the meeting is over to judge
02:34:01
...Then take a seat
Gestures to nearby the Bandits
02:34:15
Walks over with squeaking footsteps before turning around
02:35:01
Are these seats okay to get wet?
02:35:15
...Yes, we have slimes here
02:35:21
They can be a bit... wet sometimes
02:35:30
They're doing their best!
02:35:35
I am aware, Jemrex
02:35:41
Just checking.
I plop down and sit, water slowly dripping off of me
02:36:16
...Moving on now
02:36:23
The next thing is that unfortunately because of some things, we are having to cut some snacks out of the break rooms
02:36:45
So there shall no longer be apple fritters in the snack room. Additionally we have cut out a few drinks, all of which shall be sent via email to you. It would merely waste time to get into the details. Yes, I understand talking about the snacks part could have been an email but there is an upside to this and something that is related to a later topic
02:37:49
More of the minions groan annoyed
02:38:13
Crosses arms and slumps in seat a bit Fuckin' bullshit
02:38:26
after taking the teleporter, I walk into the meeting room, looking for an empty seat and... taking it
02:38:45
Yes yes, I know people like it. But again, the explanation shall come to pass
02:38:48
Nods at Lucia when she comes in
02:38:56
And finally before we get to the more important things, there is actually some good news
02:39:07
We have restored power to the Gardening Floor. So rejoice, you may garden once again
02:39:28
Some of the Orcs cheered alongside the bandits. One gave a whistle
02:39:41
soft applause given
02:39:48
I raise my hand I can help with watering if it's needed
02:39:57
...Already you are proving a good prospective hire
02:40:07
Now onto the larger business
02:40:12
We have some new hires at the organization. They're new faces and some of them are going to be playing more pivotal roles from now on
02:40:37
Do treat them kindly, for they are your coworkers. Remember the code of conduct
02:40:56
waves slightly when the mention of new hires is brought up
02:41:20
Practically all of the minions said "Any person who acts unnecessarily perverted shall be prevented from perving again via various forms of violence."
02:41:40
Yes yes, glad we remember
02:41:45
Nods at Lucia and gestures for her to come up to the stage Our first hire is the new Activity Manager for the Hucows at the Orchard. Minions! Give a round of applause to Miss Lucia Avery
02:42:25
Many of the minions softly applaud as Lucia heads up to the stage
02:42:40
walks up onto the stage, slightly nervous, and waving "hello everyone~ I'm just the person who takes care of the adorable hucows... so if you need anything.. ill be at the orchard ^_^"
02:43:09
Gives a small whistle and a little cheer Yeahhhh! That's my friend!
02:43:11
Wet claps throw little water droplets onto the bandits around me
02:43:11
Smiles politely while clapping
02:43:24
blushes seeing some of the people around the meeting... and then walks back to my seat if nothing else is needed of me
02:43:55
Yes, she will be a very important member of the team. If you are going to be sending any new Hucows to her, do discuss it with her
02:44:04
Nods at Lucia as she goes to sit back down
02:44:09
eye contact was made for multiple moments with both leviathan... and jemrex as I was walkin back to my seat... blushing and looking down at my lap
02:44:39
Now for our next hire. Introducing to the Tower as a new group of Minions for our cause. Welcome to the Organization, The Church of the Dissident Sun!
02:44:54
Minions clap again as a particular Goblin Woman walks up to the stage. Wearing a set of nuns robes with a small smile
02:45:19
applauds oh.. shes cute
02:45:30
02:45:39
The Goblin nods as she steps up to a microphone, softly tapping on it to test it before clearing her throat My fellow minions of the Tower... some of you may be wary of me and those of my Church
02:46:17
Rest assured, you shall have nothing to worry about. We are the carriers of the will of Aphrodite. I, Saintess Ixoalas, guarantee you all who enter our church are equal. Even if they do not believe in our Goddess
02:47:12
All I will ask of you is to show respect and decorum when you step into the church... and please, do make sure to keep quite during sermons if you decide to have fun with a priestess or priest~
Ixoalas says with a teasing tone
02:47:51
...Woof, New girl got style
02:48:04
She better not disappoint
02:48:15
I like her hair~
02:48:20
Thank you Ixoalas for your words
Ixoalas steps down from the stage, going back to her group soon after
02:49:16
...Now, as she said. Her church is open to people. I will give you a fair warning what she says is true. She is a carrier of a Goddess's will. Do not give her Goddess a reason to smite you
02:50:44
We all know the golden rule about that
02:50:59
Many of the minions nod at this with one saying 'Poor Jimmy, didn't know that Zeus doesn't like that sort of thing'
02:51:24
Moving on, now comes to the hire that has... been a reason for a few of the budget cuts we've had to experience
02:52:08
Do not give them hostility. Hear them out first
02:52:25
Introducing to the Tower is the Cogwheel Engineering Corp.
Gestures to Zulthalea who steps onto the stage, giving a small wave to the Minions as they clapped
02:53:20
02:53:30
I would speak about them... but I shall let their leader to it
02:53:43
ooh... shes cute~
02:54:06
The Troll nods before taking the microphone off the stand Alright... so, I know a lot of you are a bit pissed at the budget cuts
02:54:21
She walks across the stage slightly And some of you are probably wondering 'Hey, what's the big idea? An engineering corp? What do we need that for?'
02:54:44
She then stops and looks at the audience Well see, while your Tower is a marvel of magical creation and almost fascinating levels of magitech... it's rudimentary at times. I would like to prove this point by mentioning the attack... by a certain Dragon
02:55:33
She brings out a small device, making an image on the screen of a familiar brown-haired Dragon man
02:55:48
King Adelmund attacked this Tower, righteously so considering what had been done
02:56:05
He beat me and Verrine's ass cleanly
02:56:15
I barely even fought him...
02:56:22
That being said, when that happened. A few other things had also occurred and it made the Tower function less
02:56:44
huh...
keeps my thoughts to myself on that one
02:57:01
Zulthalea turns off the projection The job that me, and my team, are meant to do is simple. We're gonna make this place run better, run smoothly, and make sure what happened before doesn't happen again
02:57:21
We're gonna be giving you all the tools you'll need, we're gonna be improving the quality of life even more
02:57:42
And most importantly... we're gonna make sure this Tower? It can do more
02:57:53
It's ambitious, I'll admit
She then grins But aren't we all ambitious?
02:58:08
We've been making a name for ourselves
02:58:17
We've been working within the shadows of the world and we've made a LOT of money. We might be newcomers
02:58:35
But we sure as hell promise that we won't disappoint
02:58:42
We're the Cogwheel Engineering Corp. And we're gonna be the ones who make the Tower itself stronger. All of you are strong minions... but a strong Tower with strong minions is almost unbeatable
02:59:43
So... who's with me eh?
02:59:49
Silence... before many of the minions began to clap... with it turning into roaring applause
03:00:02
Claps quite impressed with a smile
03:00:13
wasnt really paying attention... but claps
03:00:21
Gives a slightly impressed clapped, smirking a little Huh... girl's got a tongue for speeches
03:00:30
Is clapping also Might need to ask her a few things later
03:00:44
Zulthalea puts the microphone back onto the stand and nods at Aquarius All yours boss
03:01:03
I give a nod in return Yes... thank you Zulthalea for your words. They're quite inspiring
03:01:29
As you heard, she has many plans for the Tower. Hence the budget decrease in other areas. We shall be recovering soon
03:01:54
The plan for this quarter is simple. We've gained intel, quite recently in fact, that there is actually a lost city in a forested region hidden by magic
03:02:20
The plan is simple. Go in there, take the artifacts, sell them, get out
03:02:31
Any people stop us?
You show them what happens if they do
03:02:43
Many of the minions cheer
03:02:57
Awww, hell yeah. Missed a good invasion~
03:03:44
There is a few other things we will be doing also but intel is not clear
03:04:19
Now... any questions from the audience?
03:04:32
(Another opportunity for shenanigans)
03:04:53
i... very hesitantly raise my hand
03:05:39
Nods at Lucia Yes, what is your question
03:05:52
"uh... I feel like a lot of this isnt relevant to me... is there anything else I need to here...? i just tend to the hucows ^^" (aka, derg hasta go =w=)
03:06:32
...Yes, you may leave the meeting. Everyone, give one more round of applause to the Activity Manager
03:07:10
The minions give a round of appluse
03:07:17
"thanks again everyone~ again, if you need/want me, I'll be at the orchard ^-^"
waves before leaving the meeting
03:07:52
See you Lucia!
Waves bye
03:08:07
She seems nice
I say to no one
03:08:22
Nods Anymore questions?
03:08:31
Anymore questions from the audience?
03:08:37
Go ahead and ask then
03:08:55
I know I just got here but I don't know if I'm cut out for work as a minion. I've mostly been on my own. Is there a moat? Or maybe a pool? Any standing water? Maybe a fountain? I feel like the best place I'd fit in is somewhere more... in my element. Somewhere wet, essentially.
03:10:37
...Right, I may be able to find some work for you in the Orchard then
03:10:59
Any more personal questions can be handled after the meeting if you wish
03:11:12
Maybe I could be an unassuming watcher for security
03:11:18
We'll talk later I guess, I don't want to take too much time
03:11:36
Gives a raised hand
03:12:01
...Leviathan, you are already on the invasion mission. You don't even need to ask
03:12:15
Lowers hand gruffly
03:12:21
Right... I suppose unless anyone else wants to come in through that Portal, I know I am tempting fate yes, then I suppose we should get to wrapping up this meeting
03:13:07
No Heroines charging in?
03:15:24
...You sound disappointed boss
03:16:55
Yes yes, I figured with this whole big meeting happening. Someone would charge in and try to be the Hero
03:17:11
Frankly it's quite disappointing
03:17:22
(Ill be back in a bit maybe....)
03:17:32
(I'm willing to keep this bit up :D)
03:17:51
(gonna go have lunch...)
03:18:06
I mean this is just a meeting, boss
03:18:08
A meeting between a variety of minions including new ones!
03:18:21
Call me cliche but this is a good time for a dramatic moment between Heroine and Villain!
03:18:40
...D-Did you have a speech prepared and you were hoping to use it?
03:18:57
...I confirm nothing
03:19:03
Oh my god you do
03:19:12
...I confirm.
Nothing
03:19:20
Awwww, honestly I kinda get it. Like you have this big dramatic speech planned
03:19:48
Like 'Ah, it seems a Heroine has arrived to hear my plans' and then you monologue to her
03:20:11
Well you said yourself you're a villain
Smirks You fall into the 'tropes' as Alecto calls them
03:20:47
...It gets boring doing paperwork sometimes
03:21:11
Once in a while a true Heroine stepping up and doing something is nice. It was refreshing when that Bia girl came by and threatened me!
03:21:36
She also cursed you
03:21:55
Bah! Beside the point!
03:22:09
One of those curses was against Water...
03:22:22
And Lovecraft figured out away of nullifying it, so now I have a trick up my sleeve
03:22:41
Against water? That doesn't sound good
03:24:32
The other curse though...
03:24:47
Frankly her reasoning is understandable, do not blame her
03:24:57
...You know for a villain you are-
03:25:06
Finish that sentence and you are not gonna like what's gonna happen
03:25:14
...Quuuiittteee good at being menacing?
03:25:25
...I'll take that response
03:25:39
(Blech, messed up on the switch)
03:25:59
All these curses and heroes... maybe I should stick to lying in ponds
03:28:23
Eh, it's a good change of pace~
03:28:54
Plus you'd be cute to work with~
03:28:58
Regardless, a Heroine charging in would be a bit nice...
03:29:45
My eyes widen slightly at Alecto's comment, but I don't say anything
03:30:33
Yes, do be used to that. Alecto is quite flirty
03:30:51
I'm something of a seducer myself, although I mostly stick to travellers and anyone who finds their way to me
03:32:15
Then chances are you will enjoy the Orchard
03:32:27
Lots of flirty Hucows there
03:32:33
Hmm, if you don't want to thin the herd, it would be better I don't stay too long
03:33:34
A girl's gotta eat and most who enjoy my company tend to stay in my pond for the rest of their lives
03:35:06
...Right, what else do you eat?
03:35:22
I'm not too picky, it's hard to be when your meals come to you. I know there are some who go for virgins but that just feels a little bit fetishized to me. Most human food will be good enough, although I do get cold. Soups?
03:37:25
We can get you plenty of warm meals
03:37:45
Meaning anything humans eat, not just eating humans
03:38:00
Sacrificing people is... a bit too far out there for our organization
03:38:04
I had a feeling that is what you meant, yes. Human Food
03:38:13
Some people are into being eaten
03:38:26
...Alecto the fuck?
03:38:34
What? I'm right!
03:38:41
I wouldn't expect to be provided with sacrifices
03:38:48
Just because you're right doesn't necessarily mean it's fine
03:38:54
That's asking too much
03:38:59
Yes, so here is the deal then if you are to work for us. You'll get plenty of warm meals. In fact we'll provide you a vast menu of meals
03:39:28
In exchange, you'll work on the Orchard and do tasks there
03:39:39
What kind of tasks?
03:40:00
I suppose it'd most likely be watering a few areas, acting a bit as security since you mentioned that idea, maybe using your powers to provide good hydration
03:40:26
Details, details
03:40:37
( Would join if I wasn't busy :p )
03:40:56
(Understood Lorelei, also hi)
03:41:11
I don't think I'd mind that
03:41:14
Does the orchard need security? Are these hucows in high demand?
03:42:30
...It would be a good spot to have security in, yes
03:42:44
Don't tell me you get cow tippers
03:42:50
You'll understand more if we discuss things in private. The Hucows meanwhile?
03:42:54
Well... to put it simply, they mostly produce milk and act as help for a good cover. Though it is a good area to rehabilitate the mindbroken ones
03:43:15
No, we do not get cow tippers. Of the tipping over and of the... other variety
03:43:36
(If folks know, they know)
03:43:41
Private it is then
03:43:50
Nods (Will say, I did send you a DM)
03:45:01
Sounds like we'll be in touch
03:45:09
This seems like an unusual group, hopefully I'll be seeing more of it soon
03:46:52
Goodbye for now then, I will be seeing you later
03:47:16
Some of the minions are currently playing cards as Aquarius eyes the teleporter for anyone coming in
03:58:19
(Soooo... OOC chat time I suppose... how are folks tonight?)
04:00:29
(...Quiet crowd tonight)
04:05:13
(You have the floor~)
04:16:42
entering through the portal I can't wait to ste- * stopping before seeing the full meeting room*
04:18:40
...I suppose you are here for something quite interesting?
04:19:56
Umm... Heh... I was... um... just checking... if... the tower.. Had any osha violations... nothing else...
04:20:51
It seems like to me. You're interested in something else~
Smirks a bit
04:22:23
Of course! Why else would I be here would I be here...
04:23:04
Well I'm thinking more you're wishing to... perhaps issue a challenge?
04:23:54
What... Noooo.... How could I challenge such a... fine establishment...
04:24:30
Im just... here to fine you... for... uh... not installing some... handrails...
04:25:01
...Hmmmmm... wellll, if you wish to challenge me~
Snaps my fingers
04:25:34
I have many ways of giving you a chance at going against me~
04:26:20
Snaps fingers again
04:26:29
So what do you say? Feeling like being a Heroine and taking me down for... my misdeeds?~
04:26:50
Oh no... Not at all... Just here for... issuing this fine...
04:27:20
...
Looks a bit disappointed Oh...
04:27:47
A fine of... $100000000 for.. not complying with osha laws... of course...
04:28:12
...That seems like an absurd fine for laws I had not broken
04:28:30
Surprisingly enough there are laws I won't break for... common sense reasons
04:28:54
What... Nooooo... Osha takes safety very seriously...
04:29:04
...
Slowly raises brow This feels like an excuse for something else
04:29:32
Although... Maybe.... A few spell books... or tomes... could make me... forget all about these... osha violations...
04:30:01
...Ahhhhh, I see. I see
04:30:16
How about a deal then?
04:30:26
One that I think could test you a bit to see if you're more... worthy for these tomes and spell books
04:30:42
Hmmm? Well... What type of test would it be?
04:31:16
Simple. You go through the Tower Of Trials annnnnnnd if you beat me in a fight. I will gladly provide you all the materials you wish
04:31:41
If you lose? Hmmm... I believe I shall give you your options in that moment
04:31:54
Otherwise I'd have to just give you a job offer but... can't give everyone a job, now can I?~
04:32:08
Hmmm... I see... Well... If I really have to... I guess I shall...
04:33:13
Good~
Extends my hand Now come on... won't you shake a poor sinner's hand?~
04:33:55
Hmmphff... Fine
shaking your hand
04:34:32
The deal has been sealed then~ approach me on a date of your choosing and you shall go through the Tower Of Trials
04:34:56
Though fair warning... it won't be easy~
04:35:03
(Annnd this is where we can plot out a date to do a BEB match in DM's)
04:35:14
(And with that! I'll go ahead and close the room. Gonna open a chatroom)
04:37:41
(I'll see y'all there)
04:39:04
** Lord Aquarius left the game (definitively). **
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