Thread: A Magical Revolution [Azecreth & Wingshadow]

While what Kyoko stated was most certainly true, Mami believed that not all magical girls were interested in lording their superior power over the populace. Perhaps they harbored foolish and meaningless ideals or a self-deceived notion that the Shadow Compact would guide the world to a better state, but for whatever the reason, the possibility of the Shadow Compact acquiring a new source of power and influence was something that they could not afford to ignore. While Homura normally dealt with such matters, it was also important that Kyoko go out and put some of her clout to good use, as it helped reinforce her iron grip on her turf. If anyone can confirm the validity of the rumors, it would probably be the people operating in the downtown area, yes, Mami nodded before lifting the teapot and tipping it toward her favorite teacup. The slightly darkened yet translucent fluid poured out of the spout, swirling about in the bottom of the cup as it slowly flowed up the sides toward the rim. She set the teapot back down and turned off the burner before grasping the handle of the cup with her right hand and placed it atop her left, holding it gently with both hands as she looked down at the fragrant, steaming liquid. Before we go, we should work through signing a few provisional acts, Mami raised the cup toward her lips, taking a sip as her words baited Kyoko with obvious intent, Otherwise it will just pile up for us tomorrow. While she knew Kyoko cared little for such matters, allowing the meetings to drone on even longer than usual was something Mami knew she would try to avoid as much as possible. A carefully-worded carrot-and-stick approach to dealing with Kyoko seemed the most effective way to actually prod her into doing things that did not involve eating, gaming, or violence to one degree or another. Mami set down her teacup in order to pick up the first of the many documents she had brought with her that morning. The early morning light cast its amber light across the room, working alongside the friendly smile upon the blonde magical girl's lips to bring a subtle warmth. While dealing with Kyoko in such a manner made it easier to get things done, it also reminded her of the purely utilitarian nature of their relationship. The two worked well together in order to maintain their hard-won turf, nothing more. Her eyes drifted toward the teapot once again, her thoughts drifting from the subject matter at hand to consider how things might have been different. What if they had become friends at some point? Would they be discussing more personal matters over steaming cups of tea by now, rather than running through legal documents as the only meaningful interactions between the two? Mami pushed the thoughts back out of her mind as she turned her attention back to Kyoko. Let's get started then. --------------------------------------------------------- The downtown area bore all the signs of possessing an outward show of purity while harboring all manner of corruption and vice below the thin enamel coating it spread over itself. While the buildings had an older, almost nostalgic feel to them, they bore signs of wear through the passage of time and improper maintenance. Closely-packed groups of people bustled about on the streets, their heads tucked down slightly as they went about their business, both honest and otherwise. Kyoko and Mami's presence did not go unnoticed, but this would not come as a surprise to anyone as there were few people in the entire area which commanded as much influence as the two.