Post-Game Summary (Precocious Squadron) (06/05/2022)

## Jericho, CMLT-919 [06/05/2022]

“So, how was it?” Here Lies Fate says as she meditates in her room. Imperialist and the rest of the Precocious Squadron sit around her and eat a variety of food they requested from the Barracks kitchen. Hellscream says with his mouth full, “It was fun! We kicked that red guy’s ass!” Virulentus nudges Hellscream and answers Fate, “A lot easier than I expected honestly.” Volume 0 wipes her face with a napkin and chimes in, “It was a pleasure working with the Roundtable. Perhaps we should do it again?” Bloodclaute agrees, “Archie was fun to watch. I wonder how his training is with Seraph?” Imperialist says to Fate, “We did defeat the Archmage, but then others came and took the target.” Fate moves her head towards Imperialists and asks, “There are more?”

“Yeah, one can teleport and the other didn’t show what they can do.”

“Are they a threat to the Seraphim?”

“Of course not. Guy wasn’t much stronger than the ‘Power’ guy.”

The room starts to giggle at the word “power”. Fate smiles and inquires, “I’m certain the name Archmage of Power did not match the wearer?”

“Not even close. He couldn’t even level the entire dorm building.”

“How was the Roundtable in dealing with this mage?”

“Well…they were in a bit of a bad spot before we picked up Void and got to where the rest were stuck in the Defense mage’s room.”

“Does this concern you?”

“It does.”

“They are still young.”

“That is true. Archie did head to Seraph to train.”

“He will be put through many a trial with the High One.”

“That’s for sure. Which is good honestly. Then the Archfiend won’t be able to put a scratch on him.”

Here Lies Fate opens her available eye and looks at all of the Squadron members and asks “Should we tell Archangel of his true nature?” The squadron stop eating and look at each other and back at Fate. Volume 0 starts, “Would this affect anything?” Bloodclaute looks nervous and says, “How would Archie take it?” Virulentus stammers, “M-maybe we should wait for a while. It seems too soon.” Hellscream nods in agreement. Imperialist looks at Fate and answers, “Not as of now. It’s not important for him to know right now.” Fate closes her eye and smiles. “Then we shall wait,” she declares. “In the meantime, what of the Syndicate?”

“They’ve been standing still. Which is concerning. They’re usually always moving around.”

“You believe they are planning something?”

“I think they’re observing the Roundtable. They stopped all actions when the wave of magic hit Camelot.”

“They are also gauging the Group’s skill level.”

“Exactly. And it sucks that we can’t attack right now cause we don’t know which ship is the real one.”

“I wonder if there is a way to clear the corruption.”

“There probably is, but we won’t know for a while until Eden fully analyzes the ships.”

“How is Eden by the way?”

“They’re doing fine. We recently replaced their computer with a new cooling system so now they operate under 20 degrees celsius. I’ve never seen them so relieved.”

“They’ve always been a go-getter.”

“That’s true. Last time they spotted Syndicate intel they overclocked their entire system to try and get it. Almost throttled.”

“An admirable trait. Are there any new orders from the High One?”

“Nothing more than keep watch of Grail and help when asked. His Sublimity is busy trying to ask for guidance from Pollyannus and making sure Archangel becomes an Aspect.”

“He is a lot more calm than his younger self.”

“Yeah, he would’ve flown to Grail in a heartbeat and dealt with everything himself if he was 17 again.”

“At least you bunch have more to do now. What will you do about the event during the Blood Moon?”

“We’ll be ready if the Roundtable asks for help again.”

“Will you hold back this time?”

“Who knows? If that demon looks at me wrong I might just vaporize him.”

“I look forward to the events that will unfold. Be steadfast and prepared.”

Imperialist nods and Fate responds with a smile. The others finish their food and chat with Fate more before leaving to their room. Imperialist looks up at Grail from the window and thinks about the small scuffle they had with the Power mage. She then thinks about Archangel training with Seraph. She looks at her watch and says, “Hey Eden. How’s it looking on Archie’s training?” A digital being projects from her watch and looks up at Imperialist and responds, “Archie just took one of High One’s hand beams. He is preparing him for the Heavenly Strike. He’s learning fast.”

“That so? You think he'll be ready?”

“From my past data from the fight with the…’Archmage of Power’... and his amount of training with High One, he will be more than ready for the Archfiend. Chances of success are inconclusive, but my personal opinion? He’ll do fine. He’s got good heart.”

“That’s true. Thank you Eden. Could you report to me more when something comes up?”

“Of course Bria. I will let you know. Keep doing your best.”

“You know it.”

Eden waves before disappearing back into the watch. Imperialist talks to the Squadron, and think of plans in case they fight the Archfiend, then talk about what game they want to play today.