Herods Maid 3

<[NPC]Narrator> [Now, it is the following day. Having left Ayelen to care for the mansion in their absence, Vargas is taking the maids with her to meet with the police comissioner of a local town who's caused trouble. Slightly open windows offset the heat from the car's black  form while still blocking dust from the desert outside, soft jazz plays on the radio.]
* [kiri]Alicia is humming with the music.
* [Mys]Melody is stressed without Ayelen around
* [Ora]Alitrice is spinning in her chair slightly out of boredom, waiting for those people.
<[kiri]Alicia> Nothing to do except wait, really.
* [kiri]Alicia look around. What a dusty road.
<[Tess]Vargas> Well, you all, you probably don't know the whole deal about this trip so I'll give a brief explanation. Okay?
<[kiri]Alicia> roger.
* [Mys]Melody whimpers
<[Mys]Melody> ...'kay
<[kiri]Alicia> What the hell is wrong with you Melody? Giddy up!
* [kiri]Alicia lightly slaps melody's ass.
<[Mys]Melody> Why couldn't YOU stay home!?
<[Mys]Melody> Ahn!
* [Mys]Melody shudders in pleasure
<[kiri]Alicia> ?
* [Mys]Melody flutters her eyelashes toward Alicia
* [kiri]Alicia is oblivious.
* [Tess]Vargas ignores them as she explains.
<[Tess]Vargas> Well, it's basically this. We're off to meet someone who caused me a bit of a problem. Not directly, but rather... well, something happened in her jurisdiction that causes problems. I don't know just how much of it has to do with her, but we're going to talk to her to see what to do about it. As for the troublesome thing... it's what Balducci saw me about yesterday.
<[kiri]Alicia> Got it.
<[kiri]Alicia> So, same as always?
<[Tess]Vargas> This one's just a little different. With elections coming up, I'm going to have to do something. How severe that something is is the purpose of this trip.
* [kiri]Alicia automatically tidying Melody's uniform collar. Everything must be neat. Always.
* [Mys]Melody is lost in bliss at the stings from her backside.
<[Tess]Vargas> Ah, here we go... seems we're almost there. Any questions before we arrive?
<[kiri]Alicia> Do you have any specific things you want to be done?
* [Atai]Maria is remaining mostly quiet and listening to Vargas.
<[kiri]Alicia> You can never be too careful around these parts.
<[Atai]Maria> ...What is her name?
* [Mys]Melody rouses from her reverie
* [Mys]Melody What's going on?
* [kiri]Alicia turns to Maria, puzzled.
<[kiri]Alicia> You really don't know?
<[Atai]Maria> The commissioner's name?
<[Atai]Maria> No, I do not.
<[Atai]Maria> It is almost like I only started work yesterday.
* [Mys]Melody laughs
* [Tess]Vargas smiles.
<[Tess]Vargas> Her name's Alitrice. Alitrice Byrewood, but she's better known by her first name.
<[Mys]Melody> Alitrice Aye?
<[Mys]Melody> Sound familiar...
* [Ora]Alitrice is bored out of her mind.. and messes with a pen spinning it around her finger.
<[kiri]Alicia> We should arrive there shortly.
<[Tess]Vargas> Is that some nickname she got I'm unaware of? Anyway, she's the comissioner here. Distant subordinate, in a way, but I've only met her a couple times. The last one could've been better, but it could've been much worse so today shouldn't be so bad.
* [kiri]Alicia tidy herself, and everyone, up. Being a neat freak is tiring.....
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<[NPC]Narrator> [the car rolls into town, at a moderate speed, and heads for the police station. Upon arrival, Vargas parks it next to the building and shuts it down.]
<[Atai]Maria> I see.
<[Atai]Maria> What will we be doing?
* [Mys]Melody puts on her cool face. Walks out with purposeful grace. It's go time.
* [Ora]Alitrice hears a car stop and puts on a poker face.
* [kiri]Alicia puts on her cool face. Walks out with purposeful threatening aura. It's go time.
<[Tess]Vargas> All we have in mind is to talk to her. I'll decide from there, it could range from getting someone to keep an eye on her to... more drastic measures. Remember to shut the windows, you all.
<[kiri]Alicia> affirmative.
* [Mys]Melody shuts the window. Swings door shut.
<[Mys]Melody> Already done.
<[Atai]Maria> Understood, Minister.
* [Tess]Vargas shuts the window and climbs out of the car, taking a brief look around after she shuts the door.
* [Mys]Melody flanks Vargas with utmost precision.
* [Atai]Maria never rolled down her window in the first place. Take that!
<[Mys]Melody> Whenever you're ready.
<[Ora]Alitrice> "Those people sure love taking their lovely time..."
* [Ora]Alitrice sighs.
* [Atai]Maria gets out and falls into place.
* [Tess]Vargas walks towards the front door with her maids in tow, knocking on it.
* [Mys]Melody crosses her arms in front of her chest.
* [Tess]Vargas shrugs after a moment, opening the door and walking inside.
* [Ora]Alitrice takes a look at the first person who came in.... Vargas.. eh?
* [kiri]Alicia follow closely by her boss' side.
* [Ora]Alitrice puts her two hand on her chin, slightly grinning.
<[Ora]Alitrice> "Welcome... I suppose you know what I call you here for then?"
* [Tess]Vargas takes off her fedora and fans herself a couple times before putting it back on.
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<[Tess]Vargas> Straight to the point, eh Commissioner? Would you rather converse here or in your office then?
<[Ora]Alitrice> "My office, of course."
* [Ora]Alitrice gets up and motions for them to come.
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* [Tess]Vargas nods in thanks, following her and gesturing her companions to follow.
* [Mys]Melody follows in cool silence
* [Ora]Alitrice opens a glass pane door with the commissioner's name on it "Alitrice Byrewood."
* [Atai]Maria looks around the place with an air of polite interest to mask her scouting out possible sniper locations and blind corners.
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<[Ora]Alitrice> My apologize but I ask for your servants to stay outside of my office. There isn't much space to spare.
<[Ora]Alitrice> [*I]
<[Mys]Melody> Vargas?
* [Mys]Melody looks to the boss for an answer.
* [Tess]Vargas holding her chin in her hand, thinking.
* [Ora]Alitrice turns to the maids.
* [kiri]Alicia want to speak, but refrain from acting without master's approval.
<[Ora]Alitrice> I'll keep the door open, if you don't mind and if it'll ease your minds. I'm sure you are already aware of the situation.
<[Ora]Alitrice> I would like to... clarify some issues at hand.
<[Tess]Vargas> Well, I don't really mind a lack of personal space, but if that's your term then I'll go with it for now.
* [Mys]Melody lowers her eyelids in the Commissioner's direction, glaring.
* [Tess]Vargas turns to the maids.
* [Ora]Alitrice smirks at the one called Melody.
<[Tess]Vargas> Stay directly outside the room, will you? If anything seems strange, I call for you or something happens, you're to move in immediately.
<[Tess]Vargas> I hope you understand, Commissioner. Precautions I have to take... I've already gone through more attempts on my life than I could count on one hand.
<[kiri]Alicia> I strongly decline the idea of leaving you alone with someone else, but if that's your order....
<[Ora]Alitrice> Look around. If something were to happen it'll be more than just your life here. It'll be your servants as well. Please watch your mouth.
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<[Ora]Alitrice> Now, please Mr.Vargas, have a seat.
<[Tess]Vargas> ...
* [Atai]Maria nods and bows slightly, then moves to a location that has a good view of the hall and also into the office.
* [kiri]Alicia reluctantly leave the room.
<[Tess]Vargas> That's okay, I sat the whole way here.
* [Ora]Alitrice gets around the desk and sits squarely.
<[Ora]Alitrice> "Now.. where should we begin.. some many things to do. So little time."
* [kiri]Alicia grumbles after she left the room.
* [Mys]Melody looks around the room for something to busy herself with.
<[kiri]Alicia> I really don't like it. I have to stay by her side to ensure her safety.....
<[Mys]Melody> You think that's bad?
<[Mys]Melody> I have to trust YOU to stay by her side to ensure her safety...
<[kiri]Alicia> I'm such a worrywart. Nothing's gonna happen, right? At least I hope so.
* [kiri]Alicia sigh.
<[Mys]Melody> Nah, I got a bad feeling about this one.
* [Mys]Melody flexes fingers
<[Tess]Vargas> Of course, there is an issue closer at hand. Should we start there, or do you have another preference?
<[kiri]Alicia> You think so?
* [kiri]Alicia look around for Maria.
* [Atai]Maria tunes out the other maids and listens in.
<[Mys]Melody> Well, with these convoluted politics, I'm not the brightest, but...
<[Mys]Melody> People have been showing less and less respect to the Vargas recently
* [Ora]Alitrice grins.
<[Ora]Alitrice> Your call Vargas, I'm not the one losing power here.
<[Mys]Melody> They stop showing respect, and they start getting ideas is what I think is happening.
* [Mys]Melody smiles.
<[Mys]Melody> And then we have to clean up like always.
<[Tess]Vargas> I won't ask you what you're suggesting.
* [Mys]Melody twists towards the front door.
<[Mys]Melody> I'll keep an eye on the car.
<[Mys]Melody> Shout if there's trouble.
* [Mys]Melody exits.
<[Tess]Vargas> Certain fellow called Marcus worked here until recently. You know that's the main reason I'm here, so let's start there.
<[Ora]Alitrice> Marcus.. Marcus, Oh! Him, was a fine fellow. A shame he kicked the bucket. Really.
* [Atai]Maria gently nudges the small table by her side. How heavy is it? Oooh, perfect.
<[Tess]Vargas> It's been withheld from widespread attention, so I'll ask: do you know what happened to him?
<[Ora]Alitrice> Of course I do. I have my connections as well. The question is who did it? hm.
<[Ora]Alitrice> Do you have any ideas?
<[Tess]Vargas> Well I do have something there. Seems it's the citizenry again, but what we don't know yet is exactly why.
* [kiri]Alicia have nothing to do, so she just head to where Maria is and stay by her side. The new girl might need some help with the job.
* [Atai]Maria . o O (Who's this Marcus jerk? Fuck. I should've asked for more background on this. Or wait. No, I'm not expected to know this. Am I? Fuuuuuck. What the hell am I supposed to do as this bitch's maid, anyway? Am I really just here to clean the place and cook? Am I supposed to be a bodyguard, too? Intelligence operative Or hell, maybe part of her goon squad? ...Goddammit, I should have planned...
* [Atai]Maria ...this out better. I could go for a drink right now. Or some chicken. Fuck. ...Damn, I can't believe this place is so exposed. I could collapse this entire hallway with j-- shit, it's the dyke. Be cool, Mari.)
* [Atai]Maria eyes her approaching co-worker momentarily, then resumes her vigil over the opening of the hallway and into the commissioner's office.
<[Tess]Vargas> Has something happened among the people here recently? Besides that schoolteacher who said I was a murderer, I mean. He's going to the can in not so long.
<[kiri]Alicia> Hey there, Maria. Get used to the job yet?
* [kiri]Alicia asks out of concern.
<[Ora]Alitrice> I recall them being restless but that is soething I wouldn't be surprised of during this time of upheaval and stress.
<[Tess]Vargas> Happens every election, doesn't it? Well, let's be honest. This causes problems for us both, so I need to see what you're doing to react.
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<[Ora]Alitrice> My job is to keep them from being overly zealous and causing riots to the general public. Arrests and citation of sorts, you know, police work. But more importantly I recall a certain riot you were involved with a while back. Perhaps this has something to do with it?
<[Tess]Vargas> And you're referring to its end rather than its cause, aren't you?
* [Ora]Alitrice smiles.
* [Atai]Maria responds softly.
<[Atai]Maria> It has only been one day.
<[Atai]Maria> I would imagine not.
* [kiri]Alicia gives a light pat on Maria's shoulder.
<[Ora]Alitrice> I have no idea what you are talking about, all I'm asking if you are involved with that riot. Regardless of your answer I can't arrest you here and now for things of little evidence.
<[kiri]Alicia> Ask me if you don't understand. I'm happy to help.
* [kiri]Alicia stick around, just in case.
<[Tess]Vargas> Me? All I had to do with those riots is that I helped you stop them. You know that. Still, we're getting off course here... is the frank answer we don't yet know the exact reasons for this incident?
* Ayelen lies curled in the cramped trunk of the car, uncomfortable.
* [Atai]Maria smiles slightly, and nods, resisting fiercely the urge to slap away Alicia's hand.
* Ayelen ( I want to stay by Vargas, but... )
* [Mys]Melody senses a disturbance in the... air?
* Ayelen struggles to open the trunk again, clunking around just a bit.
* Ayelen ( ... it won't open. )
* [Mys]Melody did the car just shake a little?
* [Mys]Melody snoops around the car...
<[Ora]Alitrice> It may or may not be. My reports have nothing on this situation right now.  And I'm willing to bet your information is as scarce as mine too.
* Ayelen ( Maybe... )
* Ayelen shifts herself around so that she lies upon her back, and kicks at the trunk with both of her legs to try and open it.
* Ayelen fails however, generating very noticeable noise in doing so.
* [kiri]Alicia try to initiate a small talk with Maria.
<[kiri]Alicia> So what do you think about miss Vargas? She's nice, isn't she?
<[Mys]Melody> Huh... so who could be hiding in the trunk here~&#9834;
<[kiri]Alicia> And the pay is quite nice too.
* [Mys]Melody smiles as she leans on the back of the car.
<[Tess]Vargas> Especially since we can't conduct a full investigation. Until then, though, what measures are you taking?
* [Mys]Melody knocks on the trunk.
<[Mys]Melody> Hello?
* Ayelen freezes, mid-kick. ( It's Melody! )
* Ayelen falls silent and still, trying to avoid detection.
<[Mys]Melody> I know you're in there~
<[Mys]Melody> I can...
<[Mys]Melody> Smell you
* [Mys]Melody laughs
* Ayelen : ! ( She's creepy... )
* Ayelen tries slowing her breathing, in hopes that it'll maybe help.
<[Ora]Alitrice> As you can see, I'm doing all within my powers right now. My officers are out controlling the small pockets of riot as we speak. I myself have attended to some of those myself, but all of them have different reasons for it to be occuring. For example, the one yesterday, was a small riot due to the shopkeeper not giving them service they expected.
<[Atai]Maria> ...I have been working for less than a full day. I cannot offer a reasonable or comprehensive summary of my experience thus far.
* [Mys]Melody pulls the spare trunk key from her pocket and unlocks the trunk without opening it.
<[Atai]Maria> The Minister seems competent. You seem ...similar. The other two maids seem like hormonal children.
<[kiri]Alicia> That's true. But it's nothing. Just wanna talk to you, that's all. Friendly chitchat and all that.
<[kiri]Alicia> And... me? Similiar? to what?
<[Atai]Maria> The Minister.
<[kiri]Alicia> How come?
* Ayelen tenses, almost ready to give up, but suddenly concocts a plan...
* [kiri]Alicia chuckles.
* Ayelen readies herself to dive out and past Melody as soon as the trunk opens.
* [Atai]Maria . o O (Christ, would you just fuck off already, you nosy bitch?!)
* [kiri]Alicia is still oblivious to Maria's monologue, yo!.
* [Atai]Maria AND THAT'S THE WAY SHE LIKES IT.
* [Mys]Melody pulls an old net from her dress and drapes it over the trunk... neatly
<[Ora]Alitrice> And the next one.. you were there at the time, I think it was at a brothel, it burned down. Never knew who the person was as the body was too far burnt for identification. Not sure if that's a riot but something to throw out there.
* [Mys]Melody I'm glad we went fishing that one time.
<[Atai]Maria> ...you both seem to take your jobs seriously. This would not even be worth pointing out as a remarkable feature, but for the other two she has hired.
* Ayelen starts becoming impatient. ( When is she going to open it...? )
* [Atai]Maria does finally look a tiny bit irritated.
<[Atai]Maria> ...They must have some sort of useful skill.
<[Atai]Maria> Right?
<[kiri]Alicia> haha, yeah. It's like I'm a kindergarten teacher or something. Taking care of those two is one hell of a job.
* [Mys]Melody opens the trunk
<[Tess]Vargas> Well, even though incidents like those aren't so big they don't help either.
* Ayelen ( Now! )
<[Atai]Maria> They must have something that makes up for their rampant immaturity. I cannot imagine she would have hired them otherwise.
* Ayelen pounces out of the trunk in such haste that she doesn't notice the net, and becomes entangled in it.
<Ayelen> Yaah!
* [Mys]Melody grabs her prize!~ :>
<[Mys]Melody> Well, Hello there, Ayelen
* [Atai]Maria thinks fondly of strangling the pair of them. Happy thoughts~
<[Tess]Vargas> And... I'll overlook that remark, subversive as it was.
<[Mys]Melody> You shouldn't be leaving the mansion unattended now should you.
* [Mys]Melody giggles
<[Ora]Alitrice> And there lies our problems. Nothing of importance I have seen to be linking any of these cases together. But for now I'll do what I can with my men.
<[kiri]Alicia> I guess. Vargas picks them herself. And I trust her that she have a good judgement on people's ability.
* Ayelen thrashes around to try and release herself, but only succeeds in entangling herself more.
<[kiri]Alicia> What's the ruckus at the front gate? I'll go take a look.
* [Tess]Vargas ignores the commotion outside, having inferred what's going on.
* [kiri]Alicia leave for the moment to take a look.
* Ayelen stops shortly thereafter, with her tail having become tightly bound along with the rest of her.
* [Atai]Maria blinks, suddenly becoming aware of the noise. Shit. Is it go time?
* [Mys]Melody holds Ayelen.
* [Atai]Maria tenses up, and nods to Alicia.
<[kiri]Alicia> Hey Melody! What the hell's happe--- Whoa, Ayelen?!
<[Ora]Alitrice> And what have you done Mr... er.. Ms.Vargas to help out hm?
<[Mys]Melody> I've caught a stowaway
* Ayelen squirms feebly to try and escape Melody's grasp, glancing towards Alicia.
* [Atai]Maria presses herself up next to the table, and grips one edge, ready to put it to use.
* [Mys]Melody nuzzles her cheek into Ayelen's hair
<[Mys]Melody> I think I'll keep her~
* Ayelen ( Help, please-ah! )
<[kiri]Alicia> How the hell do you manage to get away from my checkups?
<[kiri]Alicia> I think thecar is TOTALLY safe. But how the hell did you get in?!
<[kiri]Alicia> And get offa her you stupid beeblemonger!
* Ayelen 's squirming increases a little, bringing a slight blush.
* [kiri]Alicia kicks melody's ass.
* [Mys]Melody Beeblemonger?
* [kiri]Alicia don't know either. It's just rolling out on its own.
<[Tess]Vargas> Moving the gendarmerie would be a terrible decision, so I've brought in a company of some of my better plainclothesmen. They're finding out what they can, but as you know they won't make a large move without orders.
* Ayelen works to see if she can loosen the net at all and grunts a little, but still fails.
* Ayelen starts using her sharp fangs to try and cut away at the net, now.
* [kiri]Alicia snag Ayelen out of Melody's possesion and pry her off the net.
<[Ora]Alitrice> Indeed, now what do you suggest doing with a group like that? Besides the obvious.
<[kiri]Alicia> You okay, girl?
* Ayelen plops onto her bare feet in her usual attire, nodding.
<[kiri]Alicia> Argh, you're all messed up. Stay still while I get you right on track.
* [kiri]Alicia starts tidying Ayelen into shape.
* [Ora]Alitrice looks behind Vargas to see her group of servant in a disarray.
* Ayelen hides behind Alicia as she does so, bearing it in respect for the assistance she gave her.
<[Ora]Alitrice> I see your maids are quite.. entertaining.
<[Tess]Vargas> Don't mind them, they do their jobs well enough.
* [Mys]Melody sighs
* [Atai]Maria keeps from snorting derisively.
* [Atai]Maria . o O (What, the job of being fuckups?)
* [kiri]Alicia finishe.
* [Ora]Alitrice smiles.
* Ayelen speaks softly before distancing herself from Alicia.
<[Ora]Alitrice> I wish my men were like that it'd be a better place around.
<Ayelen> 14thanks.
* [kiri]Alicia stratch her head and sigh.
<[kiri]Alicia> Ahh... whatever. Since you're here why don't you go and keep the new girl company? She's kinda... dunno, distant.
<[Tess]Vargas> As for action to take, nothing until we have more information. We can't afford to grasp at smoke and especially not now, so the idea for the near future is, as usual, to control dissent until elections are over and it dies down on its own.
<[Mys]Melody> Maria? Distant?
<[kiri]Alicia> I mean she didn't talk much about herself did she?
<[Mys]Melody> She seems more sociable then you, Alicia.
* [Mys]Melody winks
* [kiri]Alicia snorts, and kicks Melody in the ass again.
* Ayelen scurries off without a word, presumably to fulfill Alicia's request. At the least, she'll keep an eye on her...
<[Mys]Melody> ahn~
<[Tess]Vargas> When we know enough, we go after the people responsible for the death of the Marcus I mentioned as an example of efficiency and as an example to those who think they are entitled to our jobs.
<[Ora]Alitrice> Do what you will Vargas, but keep it clean. I don't want to clean after your mess.
* [Mys]Melody blushes deeper. Maybe I should set my sights a little... higher.
* [Mys]Melody looks up from Ayelen to Alicia.
<[kiri]Alicia> Hm?
<[Mys]Melody> Nothing`
* [kiri]Alicia shrugs.
<[kiri]Alicia> Sure, okay. I'll go take a look around the premise. Looking for stuffs.
<[kiri]Alicia> Want something to eat?
<[Ora]Alitrice> But if I do, you can expect something to happen. And it won't be pretty.
<[Mys]Melody> Hmmm...
<[kiri]Alicia> I'll get you all some snacks later. If I can find a decent one around here.
<[kiri]Alicia> Keep your guard up, girls.
* [kiri]Alicia is off patrolling.
<[Tess]Vargas> Don't worry, I know my job well enough. There is, however, something else...
* Ayelen on the other hand, arrives in the hallway just outside of Alitrice's office, having followed Vargas's scent.
* [Ora]Alitrice perks her eyebrows.
<[Ora]Alitrice> And that is?
<[Tess]Vargas> Well, I'll start with a question. Just about everyone has plans for this next election... do you have some? If not... there's something that might interest you, but that's only if you haven't set your sights yet.
* Ayelen pokes her head around the open doorway of the office to check on Vargas, but not before halfway giving an odd look towards Maria. ( Something's weird, something's weird... )
* [Mys]Melody runs off in the direction that Alicia had left in.
<[Ora]Alitrice> Other than not dying and hoping for a stable lifestyle, I'm not too much aware of anything else.
* [Mys]Melody is now known as Myschii|Sleep
<[Ora]Alitrice> What did you have in mind?
<[Tess]Vargas> Well, a stable lifestyle isn't something that you can get so easily at a post like yours, is it?
* Ayelen 's ears twitch, watching the proceedings. ( Going well... )
<[Ora]Alitrice> Not at all, but someone has to do the dirty work.
<[Ora]Alitrice> Oh, also mind telling your maids to just relax? Nothing is going to happen here and its quite unnerving.
<[Tess]Vargas> Did something happen?
* Ayelen 's ears twitch again, just in view from the doorway.
* [Tess]Vargas turns to see Ayelen, and gestures her to move next to Maria.
<[Tess]Vargas> I'll get to the point. Would you prefer a different one? I can explain what I have in mind, but name something. Well, other than Governor or certain ministries, but go ahead.
* Ayelen nods, and follows Vargas's instruction though she still maintains some distance between herself and Maria.
<[Ora]Alitrice> I'm all ears.
* [Ora]Alitrice 's mind slipped for a second.
<[Ora]Alitrice> Oh right about the maids...
<[Tess]Vargas> ...Yes?
* [Atai]Maria looks at the girl who moves near her, briefly, before returning to her watch
<[Ora]Alitrice> The one next to one you sent seems to be scouting for something...
* [Ora]Alitrice eyes the one called Maria.
* [Atai]Maria . o O (...Okay, the ears. What the fuck is up with that? ...Does the chupacabra work for that bitch? ...I want to laugh at this, but this shit is weird.)
<[Tess]Vargas> Oh, she won't do anything wrong. Don't worry about her.
* [Ora]Alitrice sighs.
<[Ora]Alitrice> Right.. so about that plan of yours.
* [Atai]Maria . o O (I mean, how in the-- wait, is that oth-- shit, she's looking at me! Okay, don't look away.)
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* [Tess]Vargas quickly and covertly gestures to Alitrice that Maria is shifty and she's watching her.
* Ayelen 's tail swishes a little in discomfort with her proximity to this unfamiliar maid.
* [Atai]Maria doesn't look away, continuing to keep an eye on the office. Looking away only makes it worse, right?
* Ayelen glances again at Maria for a small moment before letting it wander around the hallway again.
* [Atai]Maria hears something brush softly against the wall.
<[Ora]Alitrice> Regardless Vargas, I appreciate the offer but for now I'll give it some consideration.
* [Atai]Maria . o O (...Hold on, what wmother of God, it has a tail, too.)
<[Tess]Vargas> That's odd. You haven't even heard your end of it.
<[Ora]Alitrice> And what may that be?
* Ayelen notices Maria looking at her out of the corner of her vision, and turns slightly away.
<[Ora]Alitrice> If you're talking about the offer earlier please go ahead with the rest, I seem to have thoughts slipping my mind.
<[Tess]Vargas> It's not what you think. You wouldn't be forced to move against anyone, be it by your officers or your own hand. I'd just need your participation in three areas: setting up certain fields, the extent of which we could negotiate some, collaborating with state police in investigations and, lastly, leaving our frictions aside until the campaigns are over.
* Ayelen 's tail continues to swish back and forth gently, her ears twitching slightly as well.
* [Atai]Maria . o O (Okay, seriously, what the fuck. Martin never said anything about her having a motherfucking pet chupacabra on the staff! I'm going to slam his goddamn face through a window next time I see him. What the hell did I jump into?! Is the rapist girl a llorona or something?)
* [Atai]Maria 's mind slowly catches up to her thoughts.
* [Atai]Maria . o O (...and why is she dressed like some drunken gringo whore?)
* [Ora]Alitrice does some hard thinking spinning around in her chair...
<[Ora]Alitrice> Hm...
* [Atai]Maria . o O (...What the fuck. Seriously.)
<[Ora]Alitrice> Alright, my men, you have their support but I'll be hearing every action you do from them. And if I hear something unusual about your plan consider it cancelled and your election over.
* Ayelen turns back just at that moment, apparently trying to start a conversation in respect to Alicia's earlier request.
<Ayelen> 14um, so 1how are you liking it so far...?
* Ayelen outwardly and visibly is still quite nervous.
* [Atai]Maria . o O (If the rapist girl turns out to be la llorona and wears a belly dancer's dress, fuck the waiting. I'll blow up that goddamn place as fast as I can. The world shouldn't have to deal with such.... such... THIS.)
* [kiri]Alicia return to the main building after the finished putting Melody in the car. The girl's fast asleep after she ate a farfait. Haah.... It's nice to be carefree like her.
* [Atai]Maria looks back at the scantily dressed flesh-eating beast warily.
<[Ora]Alitrice> So.. what do you think?
<[Atai]Maria> Yes?
* [kiri]Alicia is going to approach Maria, but stopped.
<[Tess]Vargas> So we understand each other; I don't need to tell you, of course, that I'll also be ready for anomalies. But let's leave that behind, the first stage takes place... very soon. What high-end restaurants would you recommend for a business lunch?
* [kiri]Alicia (It might be nice to let those two know each others. I'll just be a good person and not butt in their conversation! Just watch is enough~ )
* Ayelen notices the wary nature of the look, and inwardly frowns a little. ( I'm just trying to be nice since Alicia asked me too and all... )
<Ayelen> ah, that's good.
* Ayelen 's tail, slowly : swish swish swish...
<[Ora]Alitrice> I wish I could eat at one of those, but you know how horrendous our pay is. I'll let you choose.
* Ayelen tries to think of ways to easily continue the conversation, and in doing so accidentally lets it drop awkwardly.
* [Ora]Alitrice changes her face to a wide grin.
<[Ora]Alitrice> That's fine with you.. correct?
<[Tess]Vargas> Naturally. Barreda is probably positioned well... Let me explain.
<[Ora]Alitrice> I'm listening.
* [kiri]Alicia is annoyed. Go for it, Kitty! Why did you stop?!
* Ayelen tries resuming the conversation, but stumbles as soon as she does so.
<Ayelen> 14yeah, it's pretty nice...
* Ayelen intends for her statment to address Maria, but comes off as though speaking to the air around her.
<[Tess]Vargas> Another regional minister invited me to lunch with him to discuss candidacy, and mentioned I could pick the restaurant as a gesture of good faith... I think it was a gesture of arrogance. Anyway, most importantly, we're generally considered political enemies, and neither of us is known for peaceful or subversive methods.
<[Tess]Vargas> So I think you see where that'll likely end up. I'll keep in touch with you, but that's all I came for today.
* [Atai]Maria barely notices the monster next to her speaking. Did it say something?
<[Ora]Alitrice> Alright. Now.. that wasn't so bad was it?
* Ayelen half-turns her head to try and address Maria again.
* [kiri]Alicia deduct that the situation have turn bad already, and need some major intrusion from her.
<[Tess]Vargas> I suppose so. Nervousness that comes from the job, I guess. If there is nothing else, I'll take my leave then.
<[kiri]Alicia> 15*ahem*... here we go.
* [kiri]Alicia approaches the two.
<[kiri]Alicia> Hey. Want some donuts? I bought some for you.
<[Ora]Alitrice> Please do so. I'm about to retire for the day myself unless something dire comes up.
* [Ora]Alitrice looks at the maid with a box of donuts.
* Ayelen perks up a little.
<[Ora]Alitrice> 14 My donuts...
* [Tess]Vargas shakes hands with Alitrice, though a little stiffly, and heads to the main room before turning outside.
* Ayelen pads over towards Alicia slowly, half-reaching out one hand as if to ask for a donut.
<[kiri]Alicia> Okay. one for you.
* [Atai]Maria falls in behind Vargas.
<[Ora]Alitrice> G'day to you then.
* [kiri]Alicia give her the one with strawberry coated.
* [Atai]Maria speaks quietly to her.
<[Atai]Maria> 14Did everything go all right, Minister?
* Ayelen quickly snatches the donut and retreats to the other side of the hallway, smiling as she begins munching on it.
* [Tess]Vargas adjusts her fedora and walks outside, turning to the car and opening the door before turning to the group.
<[kiri]Alicia> Oh, boss.
* [kiri]Alicia head over to the car while gesture everyone to follows.
<[Tess]Vargas> Alright, that's our business here today. Let's head back, I'll explain things on the way.
* Ayelen nods, speaking with her mouth partially full as she moves forth to stand beside Vargas.
<[kiri]Alicia> Ah, wait a sec. Melody is sleeping in the back.
<Ayelen> 14Okhaay.
* [Atai]Maria nods, and says no more.  ...Are they eating donuts?
* [kiri]Alicia put the donut box on the roof, and set Melody to where she should be.
<[kiri]Alicia> There.
* [Tess]Vargas opens the door and climbs in, starting the engine.
<[kiri]Alicia> Want me to drive, Miss?
* [Ora]Alitrice . o (Must.. not ... grab the donuts, look sharp.)
* [kiri]Alicia take out one of the donuts. It's almost shining when it comes in contact with the brilliant sunlight. It looks tasty.
<[Tess]Vargas> Nah, I got it. Everybody ready?
* Ayelen climbs into the seat just behind Vargas, entering the car and finishing her donut.
<[kiri]Alicia> Got it.
<Ayelen> Yep.
* [kiri]Alicia get in the car, taking ALL the donut with her.
* [Atai]Maria enters the car last.
* [Tess]Vargas revs the engine a coupl times and begins to drive off, giving a brief commentary as she goes.
<[Tess]Vargas> It went better than I thought. Seems I'll take minimal measures, so Alicia, remind me to move a couple more companies here and reposition some gendarmes. Lastly- eh? Where did you get those?
<[kiri]Alicia> I got it from the police's break room.
<[Tess]Vargas> Oh, hell... I'm going to have to make up for this later. She's technically my subordinate, but I can't afford to let her stew now. Oh, well.
<Ayelen> eh?
* [Ora]Alitrice runs out the door but they're long gone as the trail of dust follows their car.
<[Ora]Alitrice> "I'll get them for this."
<[Tess]Vargas> I've got a business lunch coming up in a couple days, so I'll tell you about that when we get back. For now...
* [Tess]Vargas turns the radio on.
* Ayelen lies back in her seat of the car, feeling slightly bad. (Those weren't our donuts?)
* Ayelen (But if they were just there...)
* [kiri]Alicia nonchalantly eating the donuts.
* [kiri]Alicia munchmunch~
* Ayelen continues pondering for the rest of the car ride.