Sorry, this is gonna be short again, but we are back.
>>5459281Okay. Okay. You’re good. You’re good! …And you gotta stall while you plan this out. “Well we’ve gotten word from Team Green so far, but how about you give us some thoughts from Java and Latte? What’s their take on things so far? And maybe Sala and Zarid after that, their teamwork was something else in the last competition!”
He does as you request. “You heard the lady, folks. Team Green’s got a massive lead, but what about the two of you? Having fun with these competitions?”
“Honestly, yeah, this has been good.” the boy admits.
Latte smiles at him. “We aren’t exactly ahead in points… but in spite of it, I’ve certainly been enjoying this.”
The two step a bit closed together, and Cocoa’s all giddy now. Heh. Good. But while they’re talking, you coordinate with the Para Para bros. ‘Bon, you and Don are free to investigate, but stay hidden and as concealed as possible. I’ll get someone to work with you, so hang tight and keep us updated.’ Okay, they’re set. ‘Jaki? We might have the guy cornered. Can you coordinate with the two heading in to investigate the haunted house. I’d ask you not engage unless you feel it necessary. We’re trying to keep this all going along smoothly.’
‘Very well. If it is the same individual, they likely are capable of some form of Magic. I suspect it to be powerful.’
‘Right. Keep me posted.’ You relax a bit, leaning back. ‘Pantea, update on those drones?’
‘Dealt with. Suspecting they’re the culprits behind the glitches in weaponry I detected earlier, but I think that was a distraction, not the main goal. It looks like they tried to upload something to the systems inside this attraction itself. Nothing I can’t handle!’
‘Not ideal. But I’ll trust you on that-’ You feel a finger poke your cheek. Your eyes wander over to Cocoa. “Y-yes?”
“You’re stressing over this. Don’t be. They’re having fine, look, Sala and Zarid are almost done with their quick interview.” She pats your head softly.
(cont.)