Second Night [Voice, Action]

[cowledcrusader]

[...Too much time had passed.  Investigations had run their course.  Confident in his ability to discern the accuracy of all the accounts and evidence, it was time.  Four murders, all with the same modus operandi.  Two suspects, named, and clearly psychotic and careless.  Kadaj and Yazoo, the Remnants of Sephiroth… like wild dogs demanding attention, they took their frustrations out upon the villagers, killing four innocents.

 

The Dark Knight has decided that it’s time to put these dogs down.  Carefully drawing up the most powerful filters he can, he prepares to call for several meetings with various individuals of interest.  Both in the case of Yazoo and Kadaj, as well as others…]

 

[Filtered 100% to John Stewart and Clark Kent]

 

…It’s time we met.  House 46, three hours.  It’s important.  Do not be late.

 

[Filtered 100% to Winry Rockbell]

 

Miss Winry, I have a project I’d like you to work on.  If you have decided you are willing.

 

[Filtered 100% to Terra Branford]

 

Terra, we need to talk.  You, and you alone, have vital information needed to protect the village.  I have several questions that I would like you to answer.

 

[Filtered 100% from Kadaj, Yazoo, Kefka, Yuber, Aku, Nu, Dilandau, Sephiroth, Blackbeard, Jin Kisaragi, Mercury, and other known villains.]

 

To the individual who gave an associate of mine a note concerning a certain individual’s gifting habits?  I’d like to speak with you.   [That means you, Erim.]

Comments

[Action]

[greenlongjohns.livejournal.com]

[John will be there. By virtue of already living there. As a result, he will no doubt be the first to 'arrive'.]

[Action]

[cowledcrusader.livejournal.com]

[Of course, Batman will enter in plenty early. Through the back door. He doesn't make too much effort to conceal his presence. And by that, he means he gets in silently, but isn't really keeping to the shadows when he comes inside. He'll enter the main room, looking for John.]

[Action]

[lookslikeajob.livejournal.com]

[Being in disguise has a tendency to slow one down, and Clark is unsurprisingly the last to arrive. He knocks on the front door, figuring the other two are probably already waiting for him (despite the fact that he's definitely early).]

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[greenlongjohns.livejournal.com]

[John will get the door before those Kryptonian powers accidentally knock it down. He gives Clark a nod in greeting.]

We're all here. Early no less.

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[cowledcrusader.livejournal.com]

[Batman will of course nod to Clark when John regards the full attendance. When Clark has fully stepped inside and the door is secured, Batman will speak up to Clark.]

How much about the string of murders do you know?

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[lookslikeajob.livejournal.com]

[He gives John a return nod before turning to Bruce to answer.]

The ones behind it are Kadaj and Yazoo, a pair of brothers who use a sword and a pair of guns, respectively, for their weapons. They started their killings on Monday, and they've killed at least four people so far.

[The journal system is surprisingly useful for gathering information like this. Of course, super-hearing doesn't hurt matters.]

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[greenlongjohns.livejournal.com]

The Blue Rogues had a meeting about it. A man named Vincent knew a great deal about them due to his previous dealings with them. Both here and in his own world.

[Just... standing around and listening also works too.]

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[cowledcrusader.livejournal.com]

[Batman folds his arms over his chest as he speaks.]

Cid Highwind also had a great deal of knowledge about them too. It seems they are what he calls "Remnants" of another person, known as Sephiroth. Strangely, Sephiroth is present in Luceti at this time, but has not taken any known aggressive actions at this time.

Kadaj and Yazoo likely began this murder spree when their brother Loz was sent back to his own dimension. The killings are likely meant to be a demand for the Malnosso to return him, despite that being something beyond their power. They either don't care if they're caught or don't believe they'd lose if confronted. I'm leaning toward the latter, based on Kadaj's behavior.

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[lookslikeajob.livejournal.com]

Then it's our job to prove them wrong.

[Despite the boldness of the statement, Superman's expression is grim.]

[Filtered]

[esper-flight.livejournal.com]

[A little surprised to be getting a random message from someone she doesn't know.]

I'm willing to talk, but...who are you?

[Filtered]

[cowledcrusader.livejournal.com]

I am Batman. ...I am a member of the Justice League, an organization dedicated to defending people from those who seek to harm others. Currently I am investigating two matters of significant importance. You can help me with one of them.

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[esper-flight.livejournal.com]

[A pause as she processes that.]

I see...well, we could always use more people that around here, especially lately.

...this is about Kefka, isn't it.

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[cowledcrusader.livejournal.com]

Kefka's threat to the village cannot be understated. Or underestimated. Currently he's playing the innocent game. Poorly.

You come from the same world. If anyone knows anything about the magic he uses, and how it could be stopped, it would be you.

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[esper-flight.livejournal.com]

...I know more about him than anyone here, true. Though I think it's fair to say that if I knew how to stop him, I would have done so.

[Can't count that one time, since he came back in a week. Clearly uncomfortable, but not Batman's fault.]

I'll tell you what I know in hopes that something can be done, but...it's a long story. Where do you want to meet?

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[cowledcrusader.livejournal.com]

A place of your choosing. Though someplace private.

...I don't like crowds.

[That's his idea of trying to ease the tension slightly. It's not a very good one.]

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[esper-flight.livejournal.com]

I don't, either.

[Hm, can't exactly bring him home....]

There's a clearing just north of the town's center. I often use it to train.

[Filtered]

[cowledcrusader.livejournal.com]

I'll meet you there. Come armed as a precaution.

Voice | Filter

[wings-thatwait.livejournal.com]

What is it that you need, sir?

Voice/Picture Filter

[cowledcrusader.livejournal.com]

I've need of a device capable of producing a sustained, piercing blast of sound in a throwable, aerodynamic design.

[She'll see a design of a batarang appear in her journal, complete with basic concept sketches of how a batarang with such features might work.]

Weight is a concern. It needs to be light, but durable enough to survive being thrown at high velocity at hard targets.

Voice | Filter

[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

I've worked with a material that will produce the desired effect you want before. Do you need more than one?

Voice | Filter

[cowledcrusader.livejournal.com]

The effect needs to be constant, even after it has come to rest. Think of it like a siren. And the more ear-splitting you can make it, the more effective it will be, so long as it causes no permenant hearing damage.

...A dozen units is adequate for now. Do not inform anyone what you are working on if you accept.

Voice | Filter

[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

I'll see what I can come up with though I don't have my own workshop, and the smithy has a few other workers around. I won't tell them about what I'll be doing, but they're bound to catch me working. Anything that doesn't need to be done in the smithy I'll keep in the privacy of my room. How does that sound?

Voice | Filter

[cowledcrusader.livejournal.com]

If you believe your coworkers can be trusted, it's fine. Your involvement in this will not be revealed. The fewer that know, the better.

[A pause.]

...I appreciate this, Miss Winry. What you're doing may help in stopping more tragedy from befalling the people here.

Voice | Filter

[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

It'll be my pleasure, sir.

Voice | Filter

[cowledcrusader.livejournal.com]

Contact me utilizing this filter when you've finished the prototype.

[He has a very specific, detailed filter drawn into the book. It should provide unerring security to Batman if Winry can reproduce it correctly.]

I'd like to test it personally when you believe it is ready.