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[hassaran]

FORM: Crystal
SENDER: Yseult
RECIPIENT: All members of Riftwatch
NOTES: Branching off of this scene. Note that despite the IC call for assistance we OOCly don't actually need to add any more people to that thread, the three of them will deal with the demon themselves before anybody else can get there. We just needed an excuse to make an all hands post asap.

Riftwatch, there is a demon in the Gallows masquerading as Benedict Artemaeus. He has been cornered in the fifth floor workroom. Assistance would be appreciated.

[ Yseult almost always sounds brisk on the crystals; today her speech is quicker and more clipped than ever. ]

Until we know more and can confirm there are no other imposters among the company, be on your guard. Report any unusual activity immediately.

Comments

[notathreat]

What the fuck?

Yeah, that sounds… that’s not like her. Not at fucking all.

[laruetheday]

[ Clarisse's voice is a little muffled, like she has her face in her hands. ]

I knew something was wrong, but—what was I supposed to do, say that she was hurting my feelings? I didn't know it was anything like... this.

[notathreat]

No, babe, I get it. I felt kinda the same way.

Who'd look at somebody they care about and say- [Ellie's voice drops an octave, affecting a dramatic movie-type accent.] Hey now, you're not acting like yourself. Are you an imposter?

[laruetheday]

I know nobody would have jumped to that right away. But I should've pushed more to figure out what was wrong.

[notathreat]

It's not your fault. [Firmly.]

And I know you're you, but Yseult wants me to clear you anyway, so. What food did you bring me to try on our date in New York?

[laruetheday]

Burger and a milkshake. And then we got candy.

[notathreat]

[Ellie exhales softly. All relief. Even if she knew... it's still good to be sure.]

I love you.

I'm gonna go look for Gela.

[laruetheday]

Love you too.

Wait—if you find her, Cedric says I might be able to bait it. The demon.

[notathreat]

How?

[laruetheday]

He says if it's already planning on taking my body next, it might be tempted to do it now as a way to avoid suspicion. Especially if someone's already cleared me.

[notathreat]

Well. I fucking hate that.

But it- it might work?

[laruetheday]

I have to at least try.

[notathreat]

I'll come as backup.

[laruetheday]

I won't say no to backup. Cedric said I should have people nearby. They're strong, apparently. And probably... killing the ones they're taking.

[ #upset ]

[notathreat]

[There's a long pause, and Ellie's voice is very quiet, very cold.]

They'd better not be.

[laruetheday]

It's only speculation right now.

[ But she has to admit it sounds likely. ]

[notathreat]

I'll be there in a minute. Where's Abby?

[laruetheday]

At the gates. We're keeping everyone inside.

[notathreat]

She says that Edgard was acting weird too. Don't be alone with him unless we can clear him, okay?

[laruetheday]

Kinda feel like we shouldn't be alone with anyone right now.

[notathreat]

Probably for the best. I'll be there.