Corruption's Return

In this Our World story, a new GLACIA director rises to power...

This is a transcript from Discord.

## Story

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The Naval Office... Perry Winkle enters looking for Admiral Beauregard Cheddarosier. He apparently has important business with him...

Perry:
*Wipes his face one last time.* "Hey, you here?"

Beau:
"Hmm? Oh, hello there Perry. You need something? You look a little shaken up..."

Perry:
"Just been a... crazy day..."

Beau:
"...Yeah, that's been a common theme lately."

Perry:
"So... Is it safe to talk about... you know what?"

Beau:
"Well, it might be better to talk in the fresh air."

Perry:
"Right."

Not too long ago, in the conference room of GLACIA HQ... The generals have met to discuss the recent tragedy that occurred at the Lodge...

Inigo:
"**WHAT DO YOU MEAN?! FIFTICINCO WOULD NEVER!!**"

Vulcan:
"Unfortunately... it is true... He ran away."

Bridgette:
*Livegood has been silent for a while...*

Flame:
*Actually agrees with Mogotsi on this one.*
"This can't be right..."

Vulcan:
"Now, I wish it were under different circumstances... but as next in command, I will have to take his place as director..."

Brandon:
"But what about Flame?!"

Flame:
(Next in line is supposed to be me...)
*Angry.*

Vulcan:
"His demotion put him as the lowest ranking general, I'm sorry."

Flame:
(An UNJUST demotion...)

Inigo:
"**AS LONG AS YOU CAN BRING GLACIA BACK FROM THE BRINK OF COLLAPSE, I DO NOT CARE!**"

Bridgette:
"That's going to be nearly impossible... Especially with Beakton turning on us..."

Violet:
(We're not his primary target, at least.)

Brandon:
"No! We can't give up hope! That's what this organization stands for!"

Vulcan:
"I understand your concerns... And I will work together with all of you to make sure this organization thrives once more!"

Inigo:
"**THEN I WILL FOLLOW YOU.**"

Bridgette:
"..."
"Yeah. Let's rebuild."

Brandon:
"The Resistance joined this agency because we sought a brighter future. I'm not about to let that hope be destroyed."

Amy:
*Out of her element, General Rose has been sitting in silence; however, Conley's words spur her to speak.* "That's right! The world needs this agency! Sonic is strong, but... he can't fight every threat..."

Violet:
"With Fifticinco out of the way, we have a chance."

Flame:
*Saying nothing.*

Vulcan:
"Wonderful... Then let's begin the Restoration of GLACIA!"

Back in the present, with everything squared away on the generals' end, the truth about what happened at the Mobius Peace Gala is made public in front of the rest of GLACIA...

Vulcan:
"I hope that you all will work with me to make a safe and orderly world. Thank you."

Calias:
*Amongst the crowd, the Burning Rangers stand together...*
"This... is fishy..."

Flame:
*Nods agreement.*

Lepor:
*Has fallen asleep and is drooling on Pipsqueak.*

Pip:
*Tries to push Lepor away from him.* "I don't like to speak ill of people, but..."

Calias:
"You okay, sis? You look a little pale."

Hannah:
*Shrugs.*

Elk:
*The Seraphinas stand beside Hannah, Elk wears a blank expression.*

Most of the agents present begin to applaud...

Johnny:
"..."

Pip:
*Applauds to be polite.*

Topaz:
*Rolls her eyes.*

Calias:
*Snaps instead.*

Lepor:
*Stirs.* "I'd like to thank the academy..." *Snores.*

Hannah:
*Starts clapping, but the look on Flame's face stops her.*

Elk:
*Claps, but it seems half-hearted.*

Penny:
*Claps with enthusiasm.*

Topaz:
"Right..." *Looks at Johnny.*

Johnny:
*Nods and while everyone else is distracted goes into the Burning Ranger training room.*

Topaz:
*Approaches Conley.* "General? Since we have nothing else on our agenda today, Agent Thunder and I are going to take one of the jets out so he can give me a refresher on my piloting."

Brandon:
"Oh. Sure thing. You two are so proactive..."

Topaz:
*Salutes the general and then walks off to meet with Johnny, taking off her badge and chucking it into the trash can.*
*Which was thankfully unseen but it should be noted... Another badge is sitting in the bin as well...*

Hannah:
*Looks to Flame.*
"So this is what was bothering you all week?"

Flame:
"The details don't add up."

Calias:
*Looks over at the Seraphinas, trying to see their reactions...*

Elk:
"Are you jealous, General? Not taunting you, just an honest question."

Flame:
"Jealous of what?"

Elk:
"Vulcan getting the promotion?"

Flame:
*Crosses arms.*
"It should've been mine. But that's not the only issue."

Elk:
"Huh? What do you mean?"

Flame:
*Can't properly answer the question in this setting, so says nothing.*

Elk:
"...Okay."

Flame:
*Starts walking away.* "Come on, Rangers, let's get back to it."

Calias:
"You got it, Chief!" *Punches Pipsqueak in the arm as he dashes back to the training room.*

Lepor:
*His eyes flutter open.* "Huh? Back to what? What's going on?"

Flame:
"Training!"

Pip:
*Pats Lepor's back.* "C'mon." *Leans close.* "You didn't miss much."

Lepor:
*Stretches.* "Oh."

Hannah:
*Follows the group.*

Vulcan:
(Hmm... Phase 4 is nearly complete. The Doctor's plan is coming along nicely...)

GLACIA is on the mend... What does Vulcan, or perhaps the Doc have in store for this agency? We will find out soon!

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## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Perry Winkle
* Beauregard Cheddarosier
* Inigo Mogotsi
* Eli Vulcan
* Bridgette Livegood
* Sonny Flame
* Brandon Conley
* Violet Meadows
* Amy Rose
* Calias the Phoenix
* Lepor Lightfoot
* Pipsqueak Cheddarosier
* Hannah Dash
* Elmer "Elk" Seraphina
* Johnny Thunder
* René Topaz
* Penelope "Penny" Seraphina

## Participants

* Pip9766
* BeauX
* Captainclay55
* HannahDash
* GasglowJones