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[It's been quite some time since the Head Nurse has ~~terrorized~~ graced Vatheon with her presence. She's been hard at work figuring out just what they did to fix the coral, and she's found out some very interesting things.]

Good morning, Vatheonites! It has been quite some time, hasn't it? And you have been terribly busy. We have a couple things to address.

Firstly, it was quite an ingenious solution you thought up for the coral, I am impressed. Who was it that thought it up, hmm? If you come forward, we might let you have an up close look at our facilities. I know you've been itching to get a look at them for awhile now.

Secondly, it seems that the Head Priestess lost her life in the commotion of fixing the coral. It's really quite a shame, but we didn't get to her in time to bring her back, so I'm afraid she's gone permanently.

[She doesn't seem to think it's a shame at all. In fact, she's smiling wider than ever.]

I do hope we can prevent such a tragedy again. You've all been behaving yourselves so nicely and not creating extra work for us. It would be very... unfortunate if that were to change.

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[Does she know the things?]

I'm afraid we were thinking of disbanding the project at the time, so surveillance was limited.

[She would rather not be so frank, but doing otherwise in this case would definitely be showing weakness.]

My, you don't trust us? I thought that perhaps your curiosity would overcome that, but if you don't want to see...

[She knows all the things.]

Of course, completely understandable. There would be no reason to waste energy, time, and money in that case. I suppose I am glad that you've all changed your mind, as there are some aspects to this place I am fond of.

[It's quite nice, as well, to see her not dance around the issue. It's not very much of an upper hand in the grand scheme of things at all, but, well. Sometimes you take what you get when you're on the lowest ring of the ladder.]

My fair lady, you have given us no reason to trust you. [A dry smile before his expression settles back into neutral politeness.] What guarantee would we have to our safety and general well being, both physically and mentally? I believe the last time you gave some individuals a... tour, experiments were done to them.

Provided that the individual who thought up this solution was willing to discuss it with us, we would not conduct any experiments on them.

[She just wants to pick at the person's brain. In the figurative sense, of course.

Probably.]

[On one hand, he reaaaaally wants to dig around in everything they have. On the other, Darkleer knows they can't sell out the Station Master. That can't even be a faint consideration. They don't have many allies connected to the rest of this world to begin with, and Station Master is vital, even if they can't put all of their trust in him.]

[Oh, decisions!]

You know, you have gathered a large amount of individuals who are quite brilliant in matters of science and with experience to tackle problems. Has it occurred to you that it was a combined effort from the community?

[Why can't they sell him out? What does he do for them, bake cookies? Head Nurse brings back their bodies if they die! Priorities, Darkleer.]

I am sure that it was, but it was such a cohesive effort... surely you have an appointed leader? We simply wouldn't have the space to invite all of you here for a chat.

[They are pretty delicious cookies. Maybe they bring back the dead. Quick, someone get a corpse and stuff a cookie in its mouth.]

You couldn't? What a shame. How many could you fit in your space, then?

[He'll probe a little more... See if it's worth the risk.]

Two or three at best.

[Honestly they could fit more, but she's not going to even think about bringing more people than they could overwhelm if needed.]

[That's what he figures. He's certain they no doubt have a lot of space, this project being what it is, but why take in a large group?]

Well, you'll be disappointed to know that you've already taken one of them out of the bubble. You really have missed your chance.

[Zelda's gone... So this shouldn't affect her too much, hopefully.]

[What is he even going on about? That noisy girl that made a habit of yelling at her over the SFC? Head Nurse frowns slightly for a moment, checking over some of her data - ah, yes.]

Who exactly are you talking about? We could always bring them back.

[She'll just keep on smiling.]

[Well someone had to yell at you, Head Nurse. It's not like you listened!]

But would it be worth the time and effort, especially with other options available to you? That seem like it would be a waste, and you never struck me as someone who would waste her time.

It would be hardly any effort. If you think it would be a waste of time for me to do so... I take it that you know of the others involved, then?

Who knows? I may be quite involved. Would that surprise you?

Considering the conversation you're having with that cyborg, no, it would not surprise me.

[Someone had best warn Station Master to move the safe zone from that storage building soon, because her interest is on the island now. He mentioned it.]

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It's not like you have been subtle in some manners, Head Nurse. For example, letting us into the building on the island, the many conversations we've had together...

Back then, I imagine your surveillance was at 100%.

[Oh, was he just talking about the old lab after all? Well that's boring.

He's right that she's not always subtle, but it still irritates her that he's undermining her right on her own post. She expects them all to scurry about, of course, but plotting right in front of her...

She's not smiling.]

If you expect me to overlook such blatant maneuvers, I'm going to want some names in return.

[There's a dangerous thrill in knowing he's the cause of wiping that expression from her face. It's like sticking his head in a scalebeast's jaws and hoping that it doesn't see you and instinctively snap down.]

I expected you to overlook them because you seemed certain that there was nothing we could do anyway.

What guarantee will I get that, if I give you these names, you will not do anything violent or non-consensual to them? For example, violence, manipulating their minds or memories, et cetera...

Of course there's nothing you can do regardless, but it's hardly polite to put it right in my face.

[She's not trying to put on a strong front, either. Her anger is mostly over the offense. She knows that this troll is playing games with her, and she doesn't mind the games. She does mind if he's going to make his moves in front of her, though.]

None of you will be physically harmed. I would certainly be manipulating your memories, though. It wouldn't do for you to know where we are.

[A look inside, that's all he'll get.]

Then I believe that is where our problem lies. Once we allow you access to our minds, who knows what you could do.

So. For this visit, I want to be able to record it and send the data back to Vatheon- untouched by any one of you, or anyone who would work for you. Also, only touching our memories of how to get to where you are, but nothing else.

It's simply a precaution to make us feel more at ease. Would you agree to those terms?

Provided you allowed us to check that your equipment was not sending a signal back to pinpoint our location, that would be permissible.

I can understand that.

[Alright, then. This is as good as he's going to get, and this is too good an opportunity to pass up. Darkleer only hopes this doesn't backfire on him, or drag anyone he cares about into danger...]

Very well then. I'm sure that, intelligent woman that you are, Head Nurse, you've picked up that I was involved as one of the main leaders of that little project. The other individual would be Miss Washu- I'm sure you know her, or have the information available at your fingertips.

[He'd been listening in for a while and he liked what Darkleer was thinking. Maybe this 'tour' wouldn't provide any information about how to stop people from leaving or how to get those who were gone to return, but only a fool would pass up an opportunity like that.

Of course, there was the concern of repercussions and potential memory loss outside of the promised scope, but that was a risk he was willing to take. Especially to protect the identities of the people who were actually responsible on top of any new information gained.

When he made his own response it was with a paid-back tone and an easy smirk.]

Good day, my lady. Considering the conversation you're having with my friend there, I see it's a fitting time to step forward myself. I also had a hand in our lovely little conspiracy.

I do appreciate you coming forward. Let's all meet at the elevator later today, shall we? Say about... three in the afternoon? Oh, I suppose that won't work for you. After sunset? There are a couple things I need to confirm before I can properly invite you all to visit.

[Darkleer manages to keep his surprise well hidden- he had known he hadn't privated the correspondence, but he hadn't expected anyone to interfere. Fortunately, he knows how to go with things like this- it reminds him of Highblood court.]

[A sigh.]

I had been trying to keep you out of it, Johnny... Sola is going to be quite displeased with me if I let anything happen to you.

Sometime this evening works well enough for me, Head Nurse. I shall simply have to contact Miss Washu, I'm sure she will want to collaborate with you on everything.

[Ah...right, Sola. Certainly the Hylian would be non too pleased with Johnny's split-decision. Definitely a bad habit he was sure both Chris and Sola would agree Johnny needed to work on. Still, his smirk turns to a pleasant smile.]

Yes, but how can I sit back and let you two have all of the fun? Besides, as our lovely host has promised, no harm shall come to us, isn't that right?

I appreciate your consideration, my lady, this evening works for me as well.

Well then, I suppose we shall see each other soon.

[She'll have to find someone first, of course...]

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