Host: The teleportation lights twinkled out, leaving the group tingling and feeling a little out of sorts for a few moments. They were at the Crystal Palace, host to the Royal Family. And they were definitely not invited guests.

The teleportation magic that allowed them to enter undetected would only be active for a short while, so they would need to complete their mission as quickly as possible or else they would be stuck.

They had their orders: scope out the castle for any information that would be helpful in future endeavors. It would be this information that would help the planning of future attacks. It was an important mission, though only a few of their clan had been sent out.

As secrecy was of the utmost importance, each of them had altered their appearances and adorned themselves with the clothing of Crystal Palace servants.

Now they just needed to continue forward, get the intel, and get out.

That is, if they can find their way out of the cramped place they teleported into...

Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): Aluminum Siren glanced around, blinking rapidly to rid herself of the teleportation lights that had burned themselves into her sight. It was dark, and she couldn't move. The only thing she knew at the moment was that she was with her other comrades, and that was that.

The situation could be worse, she supposed, but she would really like to know where she was. It was very difficult to get a feel of her surroundings with no lights on. She could feel small movements around her, and she guessed they had all been teleported into this same small place. Due to the strong smell of cleaning detergent, she assumed it was some sort of supply closet?

Wrinkling her nose against the smell, she called out into the darkness. "Crow-san?" It was her friend/rival she wanted to hear from the most, but it would be impolite to not include the others of their group. So she continued, counting them off on her fingers. "Kaolinite-san? Zoisite-san? Tomoe-san?"

There, that was all of them, wasn't it?

"I think we might be in a closet," she added afterwards. She was quite pleased with her astute helpfulness.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): His disguise was IMPECCABLE. There was no way he would be mistaken for his true self. ...Except for the blinding glare of his lenses. Except for the wide gash of a red grin. Except for the laughter.

"Ohhhhh, a closet!!!" the voice boomed. "Excellent!!!"
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “Honestly, I still don’t know how I can call you my partner,” Lead Crow said, pressing a hand to her forehead in frustration. They had only just landed and here was Aluminum Siren blurting out into the darkness all of their names. Regardless of where they are, someone could hear them. “Keep it down, will you?”
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): He clearly should have heard the redhead's snappy comment, but it didn't seem to register with him.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): Lead Crow sighed. She’s always saddled with bafoons. She figured she’d be the one to lead this whole operation.

“Silence!” she barked.

Having a moment of silence, she listened to her surroundings. There didn’t seem to be any unwanted people around, so she felt around for a doorknob, secured it in her hands, and pushed the door open.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): Tomoe's glasses provided mild illumination in the cramped space. His head swiveled around, seeking—as always—his assistant.
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): Aluminum Siren wasn't sure what all the yelling was about, but she was glad to hear Crow-san's voice amongst everything. Leave it to her to keep people in check!

As the door opened, Siren felt herself fall forward, and the brightness from the crystalline walls and the rays of color made her begin to blink a lot once more.

At least they were outside and out of that strongly odorous place! "You're so clever, Crow-san!" She wasn't certain that it had been Lead Crow who had opened the door, but if anyone would get them moving forward, it'd be her.
Kaioli (Kaolinite): "I hate to admit it but Bird Woman is right about the silence" Kaolinite added before stepping aside for the Professor. "After you, Sir"
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): Lead Crow stepped over Aluminum Siren. “For god’s sake, woman, do not call me Crow-san! At least not here! Call me…” Lead Crow pondered over an alias. “Akagi-san”.

She stretched out her hand to Aluminum Siren.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): "Welllllll," he drawled, "They say SILENCE IS GOLDEN!!!" The comment as he stepped past was anything but.
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): Siren took the offered hand and stood up, brushing off her cute servant's dress and pinning up her hair back into a more tidy bun. "Thank you, Cro -- Akagi-san." She smiled before glancing over to Professor Tomoe. "I've heard yelling is impolite here on Earth."
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “Hey Red, can you do something about your boss over there?” Lead Crow asked as she retrieved her hand back from Aluminum Siren.
Kaioli (Kaolinite): "Professor could you please lower your voice just a little bit?", Kaolinite sighed. The fact that a person other than Pharaoh 90 or the Professor tried to give her orders really displeased her. "Kaolinite's the name, Bird Person", she added before stepping out of the closet as well.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “Do I look like a bird to you? I’ll have you know that I am a very powerful and well respected senshi, thank you very much, Red,” Lead Crow responded. Who’s bright idea was this to have everyone come along on this mission? Surely Lead Crow and Aluminum Siren could’ve taken care of this operation by themselves.
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): Why in all the kingdom, lands, seas and whatever was he stuck with these lunatics. Zoisite stayed behind a moment, looking at the closet they had appeared in, frustrated beyond frustration. They were ridiculous. With a huff of annoyed exasperation - yes he was going through the synonyms thank you very much - he stepped out of the closet and walked to join them. Amateurs.
Kaioli (Kaolinite): "Well maybe you could wear normal clothes. Where did you even get those?", Kaolinite really started to hate this person. Why did everyone need to come along in the first place? She and the Professor would have managed to do this mission on their own for sure.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): Professor Tomoe was delighted to find himself in this palace, and he fully believed he was complying with requests to turn down his vocal volume. Too bad he did not have more than one setting: creepy & loud.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “Thank you for joining us, Pretty Boy,” Lead Crow said to Zoisite. She ignored Kaolinite’s comment and transformed into her magnificent disguise.
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): He huffed. "You seem to need better company."
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): "Beautiful fortress!" the Professor admired. "Reminds me of our lovely Tau system!!"
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): Sensing that things were turning for the worst, Siren glanced between all of her comrades, before saying. "Shall we continue onwards?" She smiled again. "Surely there is more to this palace than this closet." She didn't add that she was hoping they would run into a kitchen next.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “That’s more like it,” Lead Crow said smiling at Aluminum Siren. “We should get going. And I swear, Freaky Glasses Man, if you do not KEEP QUIET, I will silence you myself!”
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): "Kaolinite-kun, this seems like a prime location for ...research," he continued, not seeming to notice the outburst.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): Tomoe's illuminated grin surveyed the hall as he wandered along, somewhere in the middle of following and leading...it was difficult to tell.
Kaioli (Kaolinite): "If you only dare to move one inch towards him", Kaolinite pointed her staff at Lead Crow trying to threaten her before smilingly turning to the Professor. "Ah a good location for research indeed!"
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): Lead Crow groaned. Whatever. They didn’t need these people. “C’mon, Siren. Let’s get going.” She took Aluminum Siren’s hand and lead them down the hallway, past the Professor.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): He murmured approvingly at his assistant's confirmation. Yes, unlike the others she could always be relied on.
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): He made a face, holding a long suffering whine back. At this point Nephrite and Jadeite were almost useful. He followed behind the two weird girls.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): Of course, he did not intend to be left behind. The lab-coated professor reminded surprisingly swift as he followed.
Kaioli (Kaolinite): "Do you carry Daimon Eggs with you by any chance?", Kaolinite asked as she follwed the Professor, "We could make them at least a little bit more... bearable"
Host: A woman, also dressed as a servant, came running towards the group before anyone got too far from eachother. "Oh! You! All of you! Please come with me!" Her words came out in a rush, and there was a sort of panicked expression upon her face.

Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): Siren smiled instantly, though she did not appreciate being addressed by a "Oh you", but it would have been incredibly rude not to offer to help. The woman did seem quite distressed, after all. "Okay," Siren said pleasantly.

With her hand still in Lead Crow's, she now lead the others to follow the woman.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): "Ahhhh, Daimon Eggs!" he mused. "Yes; always!"

The beaker appeared in his hand nearly instantly when he spoke. As a scientist he DID like to be prepared.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “You are literally going to screw everything up! Don’t mess this up, you two!” Lead Crow hissed at the Professor and Kaolinite as they followed the servant.
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): He looked at the woman asking for them to follow, paranoia making him tense as he tagged along.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): The Professor let himself continue after the crowd, the Daimon Eggs gently clinking against the glass.
Host: The woman lead them to a new room, the door closed, but loud sounds were clearly audible from behind the door.

She looked to them all. "I'll leave them in your hands now. I've been here all day and I'm done." She looked exhausted. "It's your shift now. Be careful of the one in red: a complete terror."

Without a goodbye, she turned and walked away.

Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): Siren stared after her, a small frown on her face. How rude, to walk away without a proper goodbye. She had always thought people who worked at a palace would be more versed in polite conversation, but she would much rather have been back home. At least there, people knew how to use please and thank you!
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): A certain red smile perked RIGHT UP at the word "terror."
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “Eh? What the hell is this?” Lead Crow wondered, watching the woman walk away from the door they were left at.
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): What was behind that door? The red one?
Kaioli (Kaolinite): Kaolinite wasn't pleased with the whole situation at all and kept questioning herself why she agreed on this mission in the first place. "Hey blue woman, open the door already so we can get this done.", she shouted at Siren.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “Don’t you shout at her!” Lead Crow shouted at Kaolinite. “Only I get to shout at her!"
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): And now she was getting shouted at again! Though as Crow yelled back, all sourness left her. That was her Crow-san! Always quick to yell back at someone whenever possible!

Siren put her hand on the door's handle, though she hesitated, as the sounds coming from behind it gave a small sense of dread - what could be hiding behind this door? Monsters? Did people of Earth do experiments like back home?

She opened the door.

Inside the room, 5 little girls stopped their rowdy playing and stared over at the new victims standing at the doorway.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “Oh hell no."
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): He couldn't help the noise of utter desperation that left his throat when they kept shouting and the door finally opened. "What is that."
Kaioli (Kaolinite): "Oh look children. It would be a good time for you to put your bird costume back on", she tried to provoke Lead Crow
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “You might be onto something, Red,” Lead Crow said nodding at her comment.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): "Chillldren!!" the Professor exclaimed, walking in with open arms.
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): Zoisite entered the room, somehow preferring babies to his childish accomplices. "Let's just not stay at the door. It's going to be weird if someone walks this way."
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): Ah yes, children! The perfect vessels!!
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “What a freak…” Lead Crow murmured as she watched the Professor get excited over these tiny terrors.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): Vaguely the human part of him recalled happy memories of playtime with his own daughter. The thought of reliving that now was not without some appeal.
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): Siren still wasn't entirely certain she was seeing things correctly. This was no experimental room! Just children!

They were certainly cute. Two little blondes, one brunette, one with black hair and one with blue hair. She instantly felt attachment to the blue-haired girl. It was much darker than her own, but she thought it looked lovely.

She walked into the room, though she felt uncertain what to do next.
Kaioli (Kaolinite): Lead Crow caught Kaolinite off guard. This wasn't a respond she had expected. But suddenly the Professor started to step into the room. "Professor stop! Don't try to use them as vessels. Remember our mission!" She ran after the Tomoe.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): "So!! Who are you??" he grinned, looking at the little girls one by one.
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): His eyes fell on the blue haired first, Zoisite tilting his head curiously before observing the other girls.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): "Never fear, Kaoli-kun!" he replied. "They can join us! Training starts early!!"
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “Be careful, Siren,” Lead Crow said stepping after the blue-haired woman. She glanced down at the blue hair child. She seemed…cute? Lead Crow guessed. “Try not to be too weird, Freaky Glasses Man,” Lead Crow said tipping her head back to look at the Professor.
Kaioli (Kaolinite): Seeing the girls made her remember her time with Hotaru. Oh how she hated her. Stupid little brat. She gave so much to her and yet she was unthankful. "Hey Professor look at all those puppets! How about you play... I mean we let the kids play with them instead?"
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): Lead Crow straightened up, intrigued by Kaolinite’s suggestion. What was she getting at?
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): One little girl, violet eyes narrowed, regarded this overly bold man with suspicion. "Are you a stranger ?" she quizzed. "I'm not supposed to talk to _strangers_."
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): Professor Tomoe replied with an outburst of laughter. "Nonsense, child! I'm the babysitter!!!"
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “Oh good grief…” Lead Crow said, putting a hand to her forehead again. This weirdo professor was worse than Siren and Lead Crow was certain there could be no one worse than Siren. But here he stood, making himself look like a big weirdo.
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): A little blonde girl came up to the group. A little red ribbon was in her hair, though the hair it use to hold in place was now knotted and falling in all sorts of disarray. Hearing her friend, she grinned rather pointedly at her, and put on her best smile to the adults. "I'm Minako!"
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): Lead Crow turned her attention to the little girl that spoke and sized her up. She looked like trouble. Just look at that hair. Lead Crow couldn’t help but scowl. She tried to hide it behind a smile. “Er…how do you do, little girl.”
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): Siren felt a little out of her element - she wasn't used to dealing with children. She wasn't sure if she even liked children? They were rather cute though, in their little clothes and with their little faces. It might even be fun to take care of them, for a little while. Though she wasn't sure how this would help them accomplish their goal for this mission. But how could they leave these kids alone? They were so cute and small!

"Hello Minako, pleased to make your aquaintance." She smiled. "Please call me Reiko Aya-san."
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): He smiled again at the group. If one had introduced herself, it felt right to follow suit. "HELLO GIRL! I am...Emoto!"
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): He really wanted to hate them, but instead he just sighed soundlessly. Their mission went from serious to stuck in a room with children. "Izo, hi." He said calmer with a fake but appropriate smile.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): He’s screaming at children. Screaming at them. Lead Crow flinched at the constant shouting.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “I’m Akagi-san,” Lead Crow added.
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): Amongst all the loudness, a small voice spoke up, quiet but firm. "We should be getting ready for bed." The little girl with the blue hair looked around at each of the adults before looking back down at the book in her hands. It was rather thick for such a small child.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): "Perhaps instead of bedtime, we should play a game!" Of course, Twister was implied.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): Ah a sensible one suggesting bed time! Wonderful! Lead Crow liked this child.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “No, no, they should probably go to bed,” Lead Crow said, horrified at the Professor’s suggestion. Had he gone mad? Lost sight of the mission?!
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): "You're pretty cool for a nanny, Emoto!" Minako said, her grinning growing. "I know the perfect game!" She paused for dramatic effect before continuing. "Hide and Seek! We'll hide, you adults seek!"
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): "If it's bed time you should probably go to bed." He commented after the blue haired one.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): At least this blonde one understood the importance of fun. Kept the mind sharp for missions.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “No, no games! No hide and seek!” Lead Crow said, trying to keep her panic at bay.
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): "Hide and Seek! Hide and Seek!" Minako called out in response to hearing the word, 'no'.

"She just wants to run out of the room and get lost in the castle," the blue haired girl spoke up agian. "She's done it a lot today."

Siren wasn't certain she liked this little Minako as much anymore. Playing games instead of going to bed? That was uncalled for! And now she was yelling too! Her new favorite was definitely the little blue haired girl. Much more sensible, and she obviously had a respect for proper behavior.

"What if we tell you a story instead?" She had no idea what that story would be - did she even know any stories that were suitable for children? - but it was the first thing to come to mind. She definitely did not want to lose these children in such a large place, brats or not.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “Absolutely NO hide and seek!” Lead Crow said, raising her voice at Minako. She much preferred Siren’s suggestion instead. It’s times like this that made Lead Crow proud to have Siren as her partner. She knew Siren could be sensible. “We are going to tell you a bed time story instead. Sit down. Now.” She barked.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): "How many of you want to play hide and seek?"
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): Lead Crow scowled at the Professor. “Red, do something!” Lead Crow barked at Kaolinite.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): It sounded to him like a great excuse to wander this place... For science!
Kaioli (Kaolinite): Triggered by Lead Crows sudden outburst, Kaolinite woke up from her daydream about her and the Professor having a nice day at the beach. But there she was again. Back at the Castle with the annoying children she tried to ignore. "Just let them hide you dummy. If we just don't search for them we have taken care of these little pests"
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “Or they could go to sleep and we could carry on with the mission and not have them get in the way,” Lead Crow suggested.
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): He threw a look at Lead Crow. Very subtle.
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): "A mission?" Minako repeated. "I want to go on a mission!"
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): "Minako-chan?" he asked, crouching down to her level. "Do you know cool places in this palace?" The glasses glowed brighter.
Kaioli (Kaolinite): "I have put one little brat to sleep often enough to know that it won't be over with this. Are we here to take over the world or to trying to be good paren..." "NOW SHE'S WANTS TO GO WITH US LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE BIRD WOMAN"
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): Lead Crow was seconds away from lunging at the Professor. She made a choking motion with her hands at the man.
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): "How about we say this, instead of arguing in front of them. You lot go with the trouble makers have fun in the castle and those who want to stay for a calmer time before bed, stay and I'll watch over."
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): "Hide and seek is better somewhere the other adults tell you to keep out of, right?" The voice was a low rumble now, tinged with a hint of amusement.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “Have you ever told someone no, Red? You don’t have to do what this child says. She’s like a foot tall if that.”
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): Giving up, he simply sat behind the children, strand of hair around his finger, waiting for them to decide.
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): Minako's blue eyes sparkled with mischief. "Oh I know _all_ the good places."

But another girl spoke up, the girl with purple eyes. She was frowning at them all. "We're not allowed to leave this room at night." She paused, eyes narrowing. "What kind of babysitters are you?"
Kaioli (Kaolinite): "Do you still don't get it Bird Person?", Kaolinite pulled her closer to her and whispered, "If we play hide and seek with them, we can look around this castle without looking suspicious. Don't you get what the Professor is setting up?"
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): "The cool kind."
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): He was ready to explore. Grumpy ponytail could put the bluebird to bed.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “I think we’re quite likely to get busted - what kind of nanny allows children to wander all over the castle, huh?” Lead Crow hissed at Kaolinite. Kaolinite had a point but there was a risk still. Children getting in the way. Children running around and getting busted by proper royalty and servants living in the palace, wondering who is meant to be watching them, wondering who let them out of the room...
Kaioli (Kaolinite): "We are the... cool.. ones...", Kaolinite replied, "Do you have any better plan than our genius Professor?"
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “Yes! They can go to bed and they can sleep in here without blowing our cover or getting in the way!” It took all of Lead Crow’s willpower to keep from shouting in Kaolinite’s ear and keep her voice at a whisper.
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): Siren could tell what the Professor was thinking - and it did feel like it would be a good plan. But she wondered how they would go about such an activity without any guards or other servants finding them. Surely questions would be asked. "We should stay here," Siren added to the arguement. "What about... cookies and milk before bed!"

Children were supposed to like things like that right? And who would complain if she took a couple for herself? It was a good compromise for everyone!
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): Bored out of his mind, Zoisite stole a look at what the little girl was reading, lifting his head when Siren added to the argument. Not bad.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): Lead Crow gave Siren a peck. She was being so sensible and so smart! Cookies and milk! Brilliance! A much better plan than that creepy Professor’s idea! “This is a MUCH better idea - one from a true genius,” Lead Crow kept her eyes on Siren as she said it but spoke to Kaolinite.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): The Professor's eyeglasses suddenly flickered in one eye as he looked at Minako. He wouldn't mind having this one "escape" as an excuse to find out where the best locations in this huge palace were.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): Although milk and cookies DID sound tempting... Hmmm...
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): Noticing the man's presence, the little girl with the blue hair looked up. "Have you read this before?" she asked. She lifted the thick book up so that he could read it. The title was The Iliad.
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): His attention went from Siren to the little girl in not even a second, unbothered by the rest of his supposed crew. "A long, long time ago." He let out with half a smile. How in the hell could such a little girl read something like... Well... That shouldn't be surprising maybe. "Do you like it?"
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): One tiny charge, pigtailed, briefly opened sleepy blue eyes at the mention of snacks. "Cookies? Where?"
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): Siren felt quite pleased with herself, and she smiled to Crow in response. She came up with a good plan, and she might get cookies out of the deal.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): "Where aaaaaaare cookies in this place?" the booming voice echoed.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): The little brown haired girl looked up at Lead Crow and furrowed her tiny brow. She clenched her little fist and punched Lead Crow in the leg with powerful force.
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): The blue haired girl nodded to the question. "So far. It's not my favorite but I am enjoying it."
Kaioli (Kaolinite): Kaolinite was impressed by the Professor's ability to adapt. Even though nobody here beside Kaolinite would see the brilliance in this man, he still adapts to every situation with ease. What a hero!
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): "Ribbon one!" He grinned widely at Minako. "Do you know the location of cookies?!"
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): He looked up at the noises, grimacing. "Your little friends are enthusiastic..." He commented, hoping Lead Crow wouldn't blow up their cover by hitting the child right back.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): Lead Crow looked down at the brown hair child, eyes wide. The brown haired child glared at Lead Crow. “What was that for?!” Lead Crow shouted. “GIVE US OUR COOKIES AND LET US EXPLORE!”
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): Minako, having been watching the whole time, perked up at her brunette friend's actions. She ran over and pushed over the girl with purple eyes. She was about to move to a new victim, but as she was addressed by someone, she paused. "Cookies?" She shook her head. "No one tells me where those are anymore. Not after last week."
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): Lead Crow scowled. The children were getting out of control. She had to do something. They had to do something.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): Rei huffed when Minakp shoved her. "Stop pushing me!!!"
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): Lead Crow picked up Minako and Rei by the back of their shirts and dangled them in the air, apart from one another.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): "What about you, sleepyhead?" Tomoe murmured, almost slithering towards Usagi. "Where do they keep the cookies?"
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): Siren was glad no one had decided to kick her, but she looked at the little girl with the pigtails. Her enthusiasm for cookies was much like her own. "Let's go look, shall we?" If she wanted to protect her own cookies, where would she keep them? Someplace very high up. Ah yes, like that cabinet there. That would work perfectly.

She rummaged through the cabinet. And after a moment, she found her prize. "I have found the cookies!" There was perhaps a bit too much excitment in her own voice, but after all of this, she felt she deserved to be excited about something. "Now, children, please line up nicely if you want to have some."
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): He wanted to follow up with asking where the central computer was located...but that seemed like something the blue-haired one might know instead.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “Sheer brilliance,” Lead Crow whispered, nudging Kaolinite in the ribs.
Kaioli (Kaolinite): "WHY DO YOU KEEP INTERRUPTING MY THINKING PROCESS?"
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): “Well it’s obvious you’re not the mastermind here,” Lead Crow continued with an evil grin.
Kaioli (Kaolinite): "Hey Professor how about we eat some bird tonight?", Kaolinite shouted over to Tomoe
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): Lead Crow laughed. Laughed and laughed with her laughter growing louder and louder. It was true that she felt a bit embarrassed by Siren’s shenanigans but she also felt so proud of Siren’s brilliance. She almost wanted to take the cookie jar and toss the cookies to the children to spite Kaolinite.
Host: A knock came from the door, but before waiting for an answer, the door was opened and in came another person - a new servant. She looked a little apprehensive entering, but she stopped, eyes seeking out first the children and then the adults. "What is going on here? Why are the children not in bed? It's way past their bedtime!"
Kaioli (Kaolinite): Kaolinite pointed at Lead Crow. "We are so sorry. It is because of this servant. She just wanted to feed the children cookies and play hide and seek with them without any regard to their bedtime."
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): Lead Crow straightened up and scowled at Kaolinite. “Nice try! My partner and I,” Lead Crow began, pointing at Siren, “were just giving the children some cookies to enjoy with their bedtime story before we tucked them into bed. This man here,” Lead Crow gestured to the Professor, “is the real nanny that didn’t care for their bedtime. I think some swift discipline is in order!”
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): This was the perfect time for a classic Tomoe technique: disappearing.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): Of course, he made sure to leave a few souvenirs behind. Daimon Egg souvenirs. Somewhere in objects in the room. Just waiting to eventually mature...
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): The woman looked from Kaolinite and then Lead Crow, and then to Aluminum Siren who had begun to nibble on a cookie during all of the commotion. She shook her head and then she pointed towards the exit. "Out, all of you! I'll take care of this myself."

Minako giggled, moving to behind the woman and peeking around her legs. "Somebody's in trouuuuble!"
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): Zoisite sighed. This mission wasn't going well and he doubted it would go any better before long. He slowly rose to his feet, patting the young girl's shoulder. "Keep that up, you're talented." He smiled, if just a bit, then stretched, slowly walking to his partners. Well that had been a waste of his time.
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): Siren felt insulted to have been ordered out like that - she hadn't done anything but find the cookies. Certainly it didn't matter that she had eaten one before handing them out. There were plenty in the bag, it wasn't as if they would run out! But she obeyed nonetheless, and walked towards the exit.
Kaioli (Kaolinite): "You totally ruined this, Bird Woman."
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): As she walked back into the hallway, Siren was surprised by how dark  it had gotten outside. How much time did they even have left? She glanced down at the tiny watch she had decided to add to her disguise and looked at the time.

"We are going to be teleported back soon." She paused. "I think we need to make our way back to the closet we arrived in. We have to go out the way we came or else the magic won't work."
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): The Professor may have made himself scarce as soon as the legitimate staff arrived, but he was present now.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): And carrying... Computer disks????
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): "Let's not waste time then." He said, not asking about the computer disks, nor Tomoe sudden presence that almost made him flinch.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): The only noise currently coming from the Professor was a faint, undulating giggle.
Sailor Saturn (Aluminium Siren): Siren glanced at the strange Professor. She often found his antics amusing, but she never quite knew what to think about him. A strange man, for sure. She lead the way back to the closet. Siren was not looking forward to going back in there, with its overwhelming scents, but it was the only way to go back home. She walked inside, and waited for her fellow comrades to join her. Hopefully the teleportation would work quickly so they wouldn't have to be cramped together for too long. Tempers were already boiling.
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): He brought his spoils with into the dark space. "Come, Kaolinite-kun, our work here is finished for now!!!"
Aurae (Professor Tomoe): What the heck had he found, and where? They may never actually know.
Eternal Knight (Zoisite): He entered the closet, wrinkling his nose in uncomfortable contempt, waiting for this thing to bring him... Anywhere but here really
Kaioli (Kaolinite): "Indeed Sir", Kaolinite has cooled her temper down for a little bit and entered the closet as well, wondering where the Professor found all these disks. She admired the brilliant man. Even though everybody else screwed up, he still secured something to use.
Jupiter Rose (Lead Crow): Lead Crow entered the closet and shifted to stand beside her partner. She took he hand and readied herself for departure - glad to be getting away from this joke of a pair professor and red head. They were going to screw everything up. Lead Crow and Siren could take care of this another time without any extra baggage.
Host: The magic began to fill the room, bubbles of lights surrounding the squished group. A tingling sensation pulsed around them, and right before they disappeared back home, Siren hummed to herself and said, "I wonder who those girls will grow up to be. Such brats can't result in anything good."

The End! <3