S.P.E.C.T.R.A. THE GAUNTLET (SPECTATORS)

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S.P.E.C.T.R.A. THE GAUNTLET (SPECTATORS)

POSTED ON Jun 7, 2024 2:13:38 GMT

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MEMBER EVENT - ROCKET PVP

BATTLE ROYALE MEGATHREAD

SPECTATORS ONLY

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🎼 "Interrogation Room" | Persona 5 OST

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THE SEAT OF POWER

HIGH ABOVE THE ARENA, MEMBERS OF TEAM ROCKET'S LEADERSHIP ARE INVITED TO WATCH THE ACTION FROM AN OBSERVATION DECK. Multiple cameras positioned around the main platform stream video footage to tablets provided to every attendee, though they may also peer over the glass railing for an aerial view. [break][break]

A microphone wired into the loudspeaker system sits on a table positioned against the deck's railing, directly in its center. The device is currently turned OFF, so that it does not pick up the spectators' conversations. [break][break]

Off to the side, trays of assorted finger foods and desserts adorn a long table covered in white cloth. A drink cart stands vigil next to it, laden with all manner of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Both food and drink are free for the partaking. [break][break]

REMINDER: THIS EVENT ICLY TAKES PLACE IN MAY, AFTER PRISMATIC PENITENTIARY.[break][break]

PARTICIPANTS THREAD

GUIDELINES

SPECTATOR RULES

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY! [break][break]
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As spectators, you may post as many times as you like during a round. However, do not double-post, and avoid spamming the thread.
The chance to spectate as an eliminated participant is a privilege, not a right. Be respectful of other characters, especially fellow participants who also lost. ROCKET CANONS HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REMOVE GRUNTS FROM THE OBSERVATION DECK IF NECESSARY.
Though it is not necessary to include a tl;dr at the end of your post, please do so if you are collecting rewards from the prompts.

PROMPTS & REWARDS

THIS ROUND'S PROMPTS

Spectators of The Gauntlet may collect rewards by fulfilling the prompts below. A REWARD CAN ONLY BE COLLECTED ONCE PER ROUND, though you may incorporate a prompt in your posts multiple times. [break][break]

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Discuss one of The Gauntlet's participants with a fellow colleague.
1X TM/TR
Make a guess on who will win The Gauntlet. Betting is optional.
1X ability capsule
Discuss recent events and how they impact Team Rocket.
1X free evolution of any kind

REDEEMING REWARDS

Once you have completed a prompt, YOU MAY PLACE IT DIRECTLY INTO YOUR PC without posting in the site shop. Only post in the site shop to redeem (use) the reward.

DEADLINE

DEADLINE

THE NEXT MOD POST WILL BE POSTED AT THE END OF ROUND 1.
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peppermint, micha

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hearthome city, sinnoh

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rocket beast

i sit alone and wonder why,

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5'6" height

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mint frost

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. THE GAUNTLET (SPECTATORS)

POSTED ON Jun 7, 2024 2:42:59 GMT

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Much like the TRINITY TRIALS before it, Neon finds himself in a room of his peers and superiors, notebook in hand, watching eagerly. He annotates names, and specialties, but only honing in on those he would think would make apt intel candidates. Brute strength isn't always the answer, although as a Beast, he had to make sure he could be both powerful and stealthy. But that was expected of hi. His specialty was just what he brought to the table. [break][break]

There's trays of sweets that catch his eye as a battle ends and he moves back. The little Unown D following him. It'd kept him good company, ever since Naomi Sato had given over its custody. Neon had spoiled it. As much as a creature like Diomedes could be spoiled. Even wit hall his coaxing, and Nomi's help, Diomedes hadn't revealed the secret to jumping through universes. But he was still an important link to Winter, and that's where their common ground lay. [break][break]

"Here, Dio." he said, shortening the name as he passed along a treat before popping in a chocolate truffle himself. It's heavy and cold, but it has a hidden wafer bottom that he thinks will be good cushion for his little bit of champagne. "Let's find BARNABY FINCH and THEO BECKETT later. I think they'll like what I've gathered so far." he said, eager to simply discuss with someone else his thoughts. But maybe that was just the loneliness speaking, seeking comfort in Rocket once more.

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Admin Fox

He/Him

May 9th

Rustboro City

Bisexual

Archaeologist

Rocket Admin

An observer of eons cannot feel the warmth of another.

Single

5'9 (with hat) height

The future will tempt you, the present will indulge you, but the past will shackle you.

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howard slayte

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. THE GAUNTLET (SPECTATORS)

POSTED ON Jun 7, 2024 2:46:00 GMT

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"Poor shmucks. I can't believe the S.P.E.C.T.R.A decision to train up prospective recruits was to go all 'Lord of the Cutieflies' on them in an arena! We should've just locked them all in a bathroom with Wo-Chien, it worked out well for me!"

As if that experience had any benefits for Howard's development as a person. All it had done was give him a healthy appreciation for the applications of bleach, and that Elisabeth Fiorelli deserved to be tossed down a well with a pack of rabid Sneasel. Howard hadn't bothered to look into the logistics of this event.

Maybe he signed a check or two? Hell if he knew. He was too busy prepping to burn Dewford to the ground.

"I heard a rumor that more of you were gonna show up. Is that true?" He gestured his hand towards the H Unown that Naomi Sato had assigned to him. It didn't respond back, and Howard rolled his eye and sipped his whiskey. "Bah. Keep your secrets."

Stupid Unown.

The admin in charge of logistics abandoned his hat today, instead opting to wear his hair in a ponytail as he tapped a pen against a folder of spreadsheets and betting odds.

"Place your bets, everyone! There's no limit! If you ever want to get as rich as Admin Cross or Underboss Fiorelli, now's the time!"

It was best to omit that he got a tiny sliver as well. There was a statue going up for auction in Slateport in a few weeks, and he needed to raise funds to outbid Hoenn's conga line of private collectors. They had no appreciation for the value of artifacts, and Howard's office had room for the statue in question.

BETTING ERA
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HE IS NOT DRUNK HE IS NOT

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Nomi; The Visionary

She/Her

November 9

Ecruteak, Johto

Bisexual

Prophetess

Head Scientist

I cannot conceive of a universe

without you in it

5'2" / 157 cm height

Curiosity is one of the great secrets of happiness.

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Naomi Sato

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. THE GAUNTLET (SPECTATORS)

POSTED ON Jun 7, 2024 2:59:03 GMT

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The Letter H isn't sure what to think of howard slayte, but it dutifully follows him around because The Visionary told it to. It's nice that Diomedes and Kallistatus are here, it thinks, as Unown enjoy the company of their own kin - they are a Collective, after all: stronger together, always.[break][break]
The Letter H stares at Howard with its unblinking eye, and keeps its secrets. For now.[break][break]
"Parker is going to win!" The Visionary declares, slapping a wad of bills against Howard's chest. In her other hand, she holds a cocktail that's at least two thirds whisky and one third soda. Her crimson eyes are already somewhat glazed over with the effects of the alcohol.[break][break]
She stares up at Howard, then, lashes fluttering. Her mouth forms a small letter O. It doesn't summon the real Letter O, but it's a very accurate impression.[break][break]
"You look nice in a ponytail," she tells him. "You should do that more often."[break][break]
Then she giggles.
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TAGS – howard slayte | mint frost[break]
NOTES[break]
Nomi is at the S.P.E.C.T.R.A Gauntlet Observation Deck[break]
She is also drunk!

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Shiny Unown-K (Kallistatus) | Levitate | Hidden Power, Shadow Sneak | Divine Immanence Z-Move | STELLAR TERA

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temporary

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may 3rd

pacifilog, hoenn

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Tempest Quinn

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. THE GAUNTLET (SPECTATORS)

POSTED ON Jun 7, 2024 3:12:16 GMT

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"You sound like one of those boomers who eat lead paint." Tempest quips off to howard slayte. He steals a glance at the man before sliding his eyes over to mint frost. His expression sours before he glances away, at the snacks presented. Most of them are not to Tempest's tastes, he did not like sweets, but a few savory snacks are plucked for munching pleasure.[break][break]

A glass of scotch and some fruity cocktail are balanced in hand. The scotch is offered to Cillian Quinn when Tempest sits down next to him.[break][break]

"I'll bite, Slayte." Tempest fishes out his wallet, sliding a bill Howard's way. He offers a grin towards Naomi Sato.[break][break]

"ameena abadi has my vote. She's smart." Would be a shame if she lost first round after that bold declaration.

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🔗 temp is snacking. he did not pregame.

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GOD

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Spikemunth

Northeast

Monster

Rocket Beast

TRUE LOVE IS POSSIBLE ONLY IN THE NEXT WORLD -- FOR NEW PEOPLE

IT IS TOO LATE FOR US. WREAK HAVOC ON THE MIDDLE CLASS.

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Shred

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. THE GAUNTLET (SPECTATORS)

POSTED ON Jun 7, 2024 3:19:00 GMT

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Amidst the chitting and the chatting, the belittling and the betting, the conversation and the critique, one single eye watches the ongoing battle royale intently.

"hmmmm (￣ヘ￣) miss ameena and mister oscar have very strong teams, so theyll probably win (￢_￢;) but so do mister dorian and mr hitoshi (＃＞＜) but i really like the miss parker and i think she's very strong too (ᗒᗣᗕ)՞ but theres so many people and they could all win aaaaaaa! its so hard to decide!! i cant figure it out!!!"

You, meanwhile, feel like death.

"Meltan, buddy... Please stop yelling."

Freshly bandaged hands rub your aching head as you lay slumped on a sofa. This? Was a mistake. You're a dumbass. Seriously, what kind of idiot gets out of surgery and decides to go watch "grunts" beat the shit out of each other for a few hours?

An idiot with a Meltan who said pleeeeeeaaaaasssseeeee (*_ _)人, that's who.

"oh (°ロ°) sorry" The blob apologised, quieting down for exactly four seconds before they piped up again. "ooo, but you're a good smart fightman, right? who do you think will win>"

With some effort, you glance up at the many, many screens. Who's going to win? Fuck if you know. This is like a barfight, where there's too many people doing too many things. Strength doesn't matter. Inevitably, the last man standing is some random fuckwit who just got lucky enough to stay out of trouble. You imagine that same idea will apply here, but a satisfying answer that does not make, so...

"...Whoever has a Meltan will win."

"wow (￣ω￣) WOW youre right!!! theyll definitely win this one for the meltan village (★ω★) your eye for strategy is astute as always mr shred!"

"Yeah, sure, thanks, now keep it down, 'kay?."

"(￣^￣)ゞ yessir!"

SHRED IS A SICKLY VICTORIAN HOUSEWIFE AND MELTAN IS HIS SON WHO LOVES SPORTS

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conrad

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december 18

vermillion city, kanto

anything goes

errand boy

grunt

lost in thoughts

ALL ALONE

843 height

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POSTED ON Jun 7, 2024 14:45:40 GMT

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"let me bid on my boy oscar!"

priam shouts with his entry in the room, a gabite tailing behind him. he makes his way to a seat by the bar and swivels himself around. he wanted to just do a single spin, but he subconsciously continues repeating the motion.

how have the turn tables for him and oscar clayton. it had been him above within the viewing area before, and it was him this time around. he felt him though. it definitely looked more fun to participate rather than sit down and judge others.

"wait, before i lock in, what are the odds?" he inquires.

he looks away from howard slayte and to the monitors that reflect the testing grounds. as much as he wanted to join in, he was pretty sure he doomed himself by finally taking the long overdue promotion.

"they're lucky i ain't there, else it'd be like an easy choice for all you guys here."

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The Devourer

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general of war

god general

nenet nzingha

starstruck ✨

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Murderers are not monsters, they're men. And that's the most frightening thing about them.

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Zev Harcourt

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. THE GAUNTLET (SPECTATORS)

POSTED ON Jun 7, 2024 16:26:44 GMT

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Zev stood at the glass railing that separated the spectators from a long and deadly drop. He watched The Gauntlet's sixteen participants scramble across the arena, some of them disappearing into the forest, others climbing across rocky ground. One in particular hovered above it all, waiting to see how everything unfolded. [break][break]

Behind Zev, the observation deck filled with noise as the rest of Team Rocket's leadership chatted, drank, and ate together. His shiny blue Lycanroc padded from person to person, begging with wide eyes for a little snack. [break][break]

From mint frost and his Unown-D to the group of howard slayte, Naomi Sato, and Tempest Quinn, from Shred on the sofa to priam conrad spinning on a stool, Luna whined and pressed her nose to their hands. [break][break]

Zev did not seem to notice. Instead, he glanced sidelong at his co-host for the event, jayden cross. "Who do you think will end up being the victor?" the Beast asked the admin.

TAGS – gauntlet spectators[break]
NOTES – Please (do not) feed the dog.

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beck

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thirty-eight

march 11th

cinnabar

bisexual

human resources

underboss

829 height

HIDING FROM THE SUN, WAITING FOR THE NIGHT TO COME.

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THEO BECKETT

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. THE GAUNTLET (SPECTATORS)

POSTED ON Jun 8, 2024 14:59:43 GMT

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theo comes in good spirits to this event, finding comfort in familiarity as he's experienced similar events through the years in kanto, though they lacked the luxury and were more so training sessions.

the drunkard howard slayte calls for bets. theo responds after the others have chimed in with theirs:

"i believe you're all conveniently forgetting about the mad dog of rocket. surely westcliff has the highest odds of winning?"

if strength and ferocity were the deciding factors, then dorian westcliff would easily have this in the bag.

"that said, my bet is on Aurelie Lefevre."

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Dove

Admin Bee

He / Him

April 12

Lumiose City, Kalos

Pansexual

Broadcast Journalist

Admin

if you're lonely

come be lonely with me

6'0" / 183 cm height

i fell for your magic. i tasted your skin. and though this is tragic, at least i found the end.

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BARNABY FINCH

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. THE GAUNTLET (SPECTATORS)

POSTED ON Jun 8, 2024 16:50:05 GMT

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Second drink in hand, BARNABY FINCH traveled back from the beverage cart to rejoin his fellow ROCKETs.[break][break]

"I agree," There was a whiskey-warmed thrum to his voice as he concurred with Naomi Sato. [break][break]

"It's giving less Indiana Jones than usual." Barnaby observed with a teasing smile, running howard slayte's ponytail through a loose hand as he walked past. Eventually, he stopped to stand near priam conrad.[break][break]

"I would have bet on you, Priam," He assured more seriously, "But in your absence, let's go..." [break][break]

Looking at his options, a few names and faces stood out. BARNABY FINCH remembered Hitoshi Inoue from the TRINITY TRIALS, oscar clayton when his GENESECT had hunted his group in the wilderness, parker jones admittedly only because she was always around the lab when he needed to talk with Naomi Sato.[break][break]

Raising his voice, he made eye contact with THEO BECKETT as he declared,[break][break]

"Aurelie."

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Lisa Bortiforte

She/Her

August 30

Camphrier Town, Kalos

Bi/Heteroromantic

Bioterrorist

Underboss

Unattached

Black Widow

5'9" / 175.26 cm height

Bury me in the roses and rot; I'll come back thorned.

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Elisabeth Fiorelli

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. THE GAUNTLET (SPECTATORS)

POSTED ON Jun 9, 2024 2:08:42 GMT

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Arriving fashionably late had become her right as an underboss, much to the dismay of the far more punctual Cillian Quinn and THEO BECKETT.[break][break]

Elisabeth strolled in without sparing a glance at anyone in the room, fingers running over the cocktail tray before plucking a glass of sparkling champagne. A shimmering white gown flowed around her, its shoulder marked by a ruby brooch that pulsed in the shape of the arachnid Pokemon that scuttled at her heels.[break][break]

Her Sygna Suit, unlike most, saw more social use than combat utility. This was for a simple reason: it dulled her immunity poisoning, allowing her to imbibe.[break][break]

"Betting on the riff-raff already?" she chided howard slayte, an eyebrow lifted. His change of appearance did not fully register, as she frankly did not recall much of his previous hairstyle. "Hmm. I suppose if I had to choose..."[break][break]

Here she glanced at the monitors, pursing her lips. "Ah, that one." The glass of champagne lifted up towards a monitor displaying Rhys Collins. "That one is competent."[break][break]

He'd helped her fend off that one Bronzong, the one that had terrorized them in the desert. Seemed a decent enough reason as any to select him.[break][break]

She wandered past an obnoxiously giggling Naomi Sato, eyebrows raised with faint judgment, before finding her way to BARNABY FINCH's side. Without saying a word, she lingered a half-step by him, a pointed glare at THEO BECKETT indicating her displeasure at his proximity.

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-Fashionably late with champagne, lol. In a Sygna Suit, so poison immunity is CANCELLED. Let's get drunk.[break]
-Judging Naomi Sato for already being drunk.[break]
-Betting on Rhys Collins![break]
-Lingering awkwardly near BARNABY FINCH and THEO BECKETT.

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Magnetic

Admin Fox

He/Him

May 9th

Rustboro City

Bisexual

Archaeologist

Rocket Admin

An observer of eons cannot feel the warmth of another.

Single

5'9 (with hat) height

The future will tempt you, the present will indulge you, but the past will shackle you.

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howard slayte

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. THE GAUNTLET (SPECTATORS)

POSTED ON Jun 10, 2024 4:48:33 GMT

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"Heh. Tsk tsk, Underboss Fiorelli. It's because the riffraff are still in the race that the odds have never been higher!" Howard waggled his Aerodactyl pen at Elisabeth Fiorelli as if casting a magic spell. That spell being known as 'poverty' to those uninitiated.

Judging from the amount of Goochi brand clothing in the room, most of these people couldn't tell a GoodraWill from a Verscinderace.

Rich bastards.

"When the odds are this high and the chances of victory so slim, that's what it truly means to take a chance! By tossing aside logic, that's what it means to gamble on the fates of our suboordinates!" The admin put a hand on his heart, his eye sparkling as he spread his other hand graciously. "Whoever wins this tournament will be praised beyond measure. By bolstering our ranks of S.P.E.C.T.R.A, we prepare for victory against the Pokémon League!"

Despite his many quirks, the admin spoke passionately. Years of lectures had made him perfectly suited for oration. The effect was lessened slightly by the admin's reddened ears, courtesy of getting his ponytail caressed by Barnaby.

"Glory to Rocket!" He fell back into the couch, elated and breathing heavily. Internally, there was no warmth behind the admin's words. He wouldn't allow that to bleed out in this room of monsters. Not here.

"With that in mind, sixteen to one, Priam." Howard waggled a finger at priam conrad as he took the bills pushed into his hands by many of his fellow colleagues. "Though with the amount of money being tossed around, it'll be quick to change."

With that in mind, Howard would stay his hand on betting. Instead, he'd quietly snicker as Elisabeth stood next to Barnaby.

"Thanks you, stranger!" Howard bowed his head and grinned at Naomi Sato . "I can't change my hair color, but the ponytail keeps the hair out of my eyes. It's convenient."

Besides, someone had taken his hat. He'd need to find it.

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mad

saoirse quinn

she/her

october 27

circhester, galar

bisexual

physicist / inventor

head scientist

the shadows breathe

whispering me away

5’8” height

every night i burn, dream the black crow dream

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Lulu Flint

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. THE GAUNTLET (SPECTATORS)

POSTED ON Jun 10, 2024 17:35:34 GMT

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she entered in sleek black, somewhere between formal and professional, tequila between her fingers. penrose levitated over her shoulder, adjusting a fancier black bow tie that it had insisted on wearing, which it decided had been a great decision. it was best dressed of those present, to be sure – though Elisabeth Fiorelli ’s sygna suit came stunningly close.[break][break]

quick note was taken of the unown in the room: the D accompanying mint frost , the H hovering near howard slayte , and of course, the blue K that shimmered predictably by Naomi Sato . arceus’s gaze widens, she thought.[break][break]

her attention turned to the screens when betting reached her ear. Tempest Quinn was right about ameena abadi , and with her military background, she was plenty capable. other bright minds were worth considering: kepler brueshaber , Fenelle Miller , oscar clayton certainly. her eyes lingered on the less familiar Alba Evovae curiously, too.[break][break]

ultimately, her decision was made by a moment deeper in the past.[break][break]

she fished cash from a clip in her slacks as she approached the blushing archaeologist in charge. a cool smile passed to giggling Naomi Sato that didn’t quite reach her eyes, her vaguely dark gaze sliding to howard slayte a second too soon before it faded to something warmer.[break][break]

”mine’s on westcliff,” she stated simply.[break][break]

when her hand was free, it fell to idly scratch the head of Zev Harcourt ’s lycanroc. similarly, penrose took its chance, nearing in turn to give howard slayte ’s ponytail the appreciative pet it deserved.[break][break]

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tldr: drinking, judging, musing about unown and divine conspiracy. places bet on dorian westcliff (1x ability capsule) and pets dog. penrose pets howard.
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noodles

beck

he/him

thirty-eight

march 11th

cinnabar

bisexual

human resources

underboss

829 height

HIDING FROM THE SUN, WAITING FOR THE NIGHT TO COME.

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THEO BECKETT

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. THE GAUNTLET (SPECTATORS)

POSTED ON Jun 11, 2024 10:32:10 GMT

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BARNABY FINCH's declaration isn't as surprising as the way they make eye contact with a subtle assertion meant only for a select few. he can't help but smile in response, faint as ever as he raises his glass to sip at his gin and tonic.

his gaze shifts back to the arena, not bothering to make eye contact with Elisabeth Fiorelli even when he makes a comment toward her.

"your confidence in collins is surprising, underboss fiorelli. perhaps you see something admin bee and i do not."

after another sip, he turns to finally regard her arrival.

"care for a bet of our own, hm?"

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Lisa Bortiforte

She/Her

August 30

Camphrier Town, Kalos

Bi/Heteroromantic

Bioterrorist

Underboss

Unattached

Black Widow

5'9" / 175.26 cm height

Bury me in the roses and rot; I'll come back thorned.

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Elisabeth Fiorelli

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. THE GAUNTLET (SPECTATORS)

POSTED ON Jun 11, 2024 17:12:34 GMT

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A casual shrug answered howard slayte, ignoring the would-be bookie and his auctioneer's grating cheer. The champagne flute tipped forward to drown out her unkind thoughts, and she relished in its subtle, sparkling sweetness as she attempted to likewise ignore the man who'd drawn uncomfortably close to BARNABY FINCH.[break][break]

When THEO BECKETT addressed her, however, doing so proved impossible. "I've seen Collins perform well, that's all," she replied, lowering her empty glass onto a nearby serving tray.[break][break]

She'd truly put no more thought into her selection of Rhys Collins than she would with an impulsive purchase of a pair of heels, which she'd wear exactly once and promptly forget about. It would not have been a conversational topic capable of goading her further, had anyone else present done so.[break][break]

But the instigator had been Beckett, and Sygna Suit or no, a deep well of jealousies and grudges stirred within her at the smugness of his smile.[break][break]

"I'm likewise surprised by Admin Bee's confidence in Lefevre," she said suddenly, receiving a refilled drink and dangling it in her grasp. "I wasn't aware he couldn't form an opinion without you forming one for him."[break][break]

And with the cold sheen of an unsheathed knife, she smiled at the underboss and said, "Name your terms, and I'll see if they tempt me."[break][break]

For an unlucky woman, she enjoyed gambling far too much to resist.

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-Still drinking. Judging howard slayte for being annoyingly cheerful as a bookie.[break]
-Sniping with THEO BECKETT and BARNABY FINCH, suggesting Bee only made his choice to appease Theo.[break]
-Open to bet with THEO BECKETT RE: Rhys Collins and Aurelie Lefevre, wants to know his terms.

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