SECRET GROUP MEETING at the Cafe | Open to Everyone

[bl1nd_just1c3]

Just as the fight had ended with the wolves escaping; the police had shown up and taken the statements of those who were outside and saw what had happened. While the police were doing their work; Terezi had an idea of her own. This wasn't a normal situation and she didn't feel like leaving it up to the police this time. There was something deeper going on and something strange and she was going to stick her nose right into it. But first, she needed to gather everyone who fought or were around to see what the heck was going on.

Thanks to the help of a nice officer, she was able to get her heels back. She didn't wear them, they would only hurt more after she had been running around on the hard pavement. From strangers she had just met at the speed dating to her two friends; she told everyone to go back into the cafe after the police left. There was a secret group meeting about to unfold, she stated in a playfully serious tone.

Terezi entered the cafe and stood behind the register counter to overlook the tables in front of her. Her nose was picking up on the strong scent of vanilla, marshmallows, cherries and other various red fruit. It was so much to take it; she shook her head but that did nothing but a minor headache. "Damn it." She uttered.

She sniffed the air, each person had a particular scent to them. It was hard to tell who was who but once there were no more new smells she decided court was now in session. Raising her cane in the air she banged it three times on the counter. She would hear from Nepeta later on her reckless tactic for attention. "Everyone listen up! First meeting of the Super Mighty Rumpus Guild will now commence. I am now your official leader, prosecutor and judge. If you forgot my name or we haven't met I'm Terezi. I'm perfectly qualified for this position because let's be real: most of you weenies were probably going to run after the cops left. Too bad!" She cackled, "We're going to discuss what the Hell happened out there. Why were wolves in broad city daylight? It makes no sense, sure we're destroying their ecosystem but surely they wouldn't be prepared for a mutiny against humanity like this?!"

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[cuteandquarky]

Jade stayed quiet for the most part, pondering what was said. All of this was sounding very familiar - she'd met Kanaya in a dream before, and her ability to move things without touching them was... well, certainly otherworldly. She didn't recognize most of the people here, however, apart from having spoken to them in speed dating.

But then the subject of the meteor came up again. She sat straight up, eyes a bit wide.

"They did!" she said. "I even felt a little weird when it cracked open - um, I was actually there, at the park. I don't know what could be inside of it to give us powers, but... maybe it's related?" She shrugged helplessly. "I could probably get in and look at it, anyways. The meteor is at Skaia right now, and the lab I work in is right across the hall. Though I'm not sure what I would be looking for..."

A list of names of people who had powers? An explanation for why the wolves had appeared? It was just a rock. But if it really was related, then there should have been something, right?

[cyclopswithtwoeyes]

"Don't you usually have to at least touch the weird space rock before it gives you powers?" Sollux pointed out. "I mean, I'm not saying that's not it, because it's the best we got but... maybe we should do some research on the people who are actually handling the rock, see if they're getting powers too or if for some reason it only targeted us."

Sollux paused, gathering his thoughts. "I could probably get into Skaia's research files if I had access to a lab computer, and I could definitely check out the texts and IM's of people who have come in direct contact with it."

There would be so much hacking. All the hacking. His mouth was salivating a little just thinking about it, fingers twitching, the urge to drink a monster almost overwhelming.

[bl1nd_just1c3]

Terezi pondered what Sollux and Jade had said; they could possibly get more information on the meteor and see if anything relates to the strange phenomenons that have been transpiring in the city. "Well, if we're all on board on learning more about this space rock. I say Mr. Appleberry Blast," That name she had given him at the club seemed to oddly fit him even more now that she was smelling in his direction. She never knew how tasty his hair smelled though the pink was more strawberry than apples she decided not to fuck with perfection on the nickname. "You and Jade will work together. Get Sollux into Skaia and access to one of our school's computers. What do you think? Are you guys game for that?"

[cyclopswithtwoeyes]

Sollux nodded, refraining from saying he literally just offered to do it. He was still kind of confused and frankly impressed about her Daredevil impersonation with the furries, so he didn't say anything about it.

Shit. Daredevil impersonation. She's BLIND.

"Yup," he said in a voice that came out slightly annoyed and sarcastic as he continued to yell at himself silently.

Also, he wished she would stop sniffing everything it was making him paranoid that he hadn't put on enough deodorant. Or worse, too much.

[corpsediem]

Aradia didn't know what to make of all of this. All this talk of powers and strange things. She didn't seem to know what to make of it. To add another issue to to proverbial problems of stones weighing her down, she couldn't quite be sure of what she had done. For all intents and purposes, it seemed as if she had stopped time. And as she neared this realization, she could feel the panic encroaching. Why now, why in front of all of these people, why in front of the person who may or may not actually be interested in her? She needed to get out of here. As silently as possible, she tried to leave the room without drawing attention to herself. The hallway presumably led to a bathroom, or at least an area with less people.

[capesandvvapes]

Stay? Yeah right. He hadn’t needed to be carried inside and he sure as hell did not need to stay put. He was FINE. He didn’t need to be coddled, especially not by Fef who looked to be in far worse condition than was himself. Course he wasn’t going to fight her but the moment she rounded the corner, he was out of his seat, stubbornly ignoring the black spots that edge his vision as he stumbled towards the counter.

He returns to his seat after having ordered an “iced coffee, without the coffee and preferably bagged”, probably the only good drink in this joint, which he eagerly indulges in. He presses the bag of ice to the back of his skull and only refrains from gasping by sheer force of will. Ah yes, that really hit the spot, soothes his mind one could say.

He blearily observes the group, taking in their various states of damage as they talk about dream meetings (rightfully declared to fake by Terezi) and super powers (a ridiculous assertion) and meteors igniting said developments (also ridiculous). And unsurprisingly, they remained ignorant of a key facet of the discussion, more important than all this rubbish talk about being freaks and abnormalities, which they all were before any supposed “powers” were affiliated with them.

Eridan draws himself up, looking about as dignified as one can whilst nursing one’s own head injury, and announces his entrance to the conversation. “Pardon for intrudin’ on your talks of whatever fuckin’ spy mission you’re all plannin’ but have any a you thought about, for even a second, the possibility of a future which doesn’t involve divin’ head first into danger at the smallest provocation? Not that the fuckin’ hackin’ shit and learnin’ about the space rock is dangerous,” He briefs a guilty glance toward Sollux, before continuing on, “though it is likely a waste of everyone’s time, but this entire group is way too eager to start fightin’ wolf monsters and play hero instead of, I don’t know, maybe sittin’ tight an’ lettin’ the appropriate authorities deal with the situation as they are trained to do? Demolition to city elemetns not withstandin' and assumin' those out on the streets were smart enough to head indoors as well, had none a us gone out there, the amount of injured parties would have likely been halved. Even if that meant the wolves were around longer, that seems by far preferable to what happened.”

[bl1nd_just1c3]

Terezi glanced over at the man she remembered having a speed date with. She raised an eyebrow and smiled condescendingly on the fellow. She shrugged her shoulders and lifted her hands in the air while slowly shaking her head.

"Well, you're not wrong. I don't think many of us are qualified but when did that stop people from doing something completely outrageous in the past?" Terezi chuckled, "Plus, if you find this all ridiculous then why stay? Whether or not you want to admit you understand to anything we're claiming to be true is no concern to me. Do as you please. You can either join us, or leave and be a good citizen and stay indoors. I, personally, am up for the challenge."

Terezi pointed her cane at the group, "This goes for everyone who has doubts. Think about what just happened and what you saw or seen. We can do as he says and let the police handle it but what if more wolves show up or something worse. If we have the power to stop it, wouldn't you want to fight? I know I'm going to." Her smile turned into a prideful smirk; she had always dreamed of doing something more with her life than being behind paperwork. Sure, the thrill of a court case was enticing but the thrill of the hunt to catch criminals was just as exciting to her.

[capesandvvapes]

He bristles at her dismissal, teeth gritting as she continues her grand standing. He sets his bag of ice, his frozen salvation, down on the table with a quiet plop as he glares daggers at Terezi. “If you want to delude yourselves, that’s fine by me but I got my reservations,” He says acridly, shoulders hunching up until his chin is hidden by the red wool of his scarf like the most disgruntled turtle. “You are a very good motivational speaker but that doesn’t mean there’s any sense to your words or your plan. Maybe it’ll work out and you’ll all be successful vigilantes, savin’ the day or whatever, but I ain’t holdin’ my breath.”

“An’ there’s nothin’ you can say to cover up the fact that you’re showin’ a blatant disregard for safety. However strong we are and whatever fake made-up powers we might have, we aren’t invincible. It’s not about qualifications or challenge, it’s about my friends gettin’ dragged into this bullshit and gettin’ hurt.” Eridan sighs in irritation, running a hand through his hair and wincing as his fingers brush against the bruised scalp. “And,” He mutters in resignation, looking from Sollux to Kanaya before flicking his eyes downward to fixate on the droplets of water that have formed on the plastic of the bag as the ice melts within, “Unfortunately for the both a us, as long as they’re here, so will I be.”

[bl1nd_just1c3]

Terezi lowered her cane and bent over slightly to rest some of her weight on the cane while she sniffed the direction Eridan was talking. He seemed like trouble, all his disbelief and need for safety. There was no safety in the life of a vigilante but he had passion and with his last remark about staying for his friends. She gave him an approving nod. "Well, then. Welcome aboard the Super Mighty Rumpus Guild of Vigilantes."

She stood up straight, now recognizing which date he was. "If all else fails, just think of this as extreme possibly fatal LARPing. Or FLARPing. That's easy to say." Her snickers were light and soft; finding minimal humor in the new made-up word. She drubbed the cane on the counter once again to gather everyone's attention.

"Back to business! We had the idea of Sollux and Jade gathering information. Are you two in or out?" Terezi asked, bringing the conversation back on track to learn more about the meteor.

[drawntotheflame]

Kanaya sat silently while Eridan ranted. He presented some valid concerns, and when his eyes flickered to hers, she was touched. She sucked at her sharpened teeth. While she didn't want her friends to endanger themselves either, she felt in her bones that she would continue.

"Fighting those creatures may have been dangerous, but I cannot truthfully say I won't engage in battle again should an opportunity arise. Now that I'm aware that I can assist in eliminating these threats, I don't believe I'm capable of standing by while less prepared civilians attempt to tackle the dilemma. In any case, I've come to feel rather territorial about the whole issue. It would feel altogether too reprehensible to leave it the problem in the hands of those who are less knowledgable." Besides, she figured a bit of fighting might help help with the bloodlust. She was already calming down from the battle, and she found the nervous energy that had been threatening to burst out of her for weeks had had lessened palpably.