Interrogation: Prodigy and the Traitor

The popularly titled interrogation session involving Madeleine Clement, the Lunar Frost, and Alissandre Crowe, now known as Bloodlust, is **Prodigy and the Traitor**. It both showed a conversation between friends turned enemies.

## Plot

### Alissandre's Perspective

Alissandre sits patiently in her chair, restrained. When Madeleine entered the room, her complaints about how restrictive it is are silenced. She noticed her with a bag, but she has a serious expression on her face. Despite her attempts to lighten her former friend's mood, she refuses to budge and decides to get straight to the point. In true Alissandre fashion, she is obstinate and tries to persuade the latter to stop, despite the fact that she jeopardised their friendship and met her father, which destroyed everything and her allegiance to the heroes.

Alissandre has effectively ended their friendship, according to Madeleine. The latter attempts to shift the blame to her and chastises her for preferring to fight alone. Madeleine stands up and slams her leg against the table, leaving a dent as she realises she is correct. Alissandre then mocks her for doing everything she could to be as capable as her mother, to which the latter only admits that she worked hard to fill her mother's shoes and be a hero, regardless of how the world perceives it. When Templar Vanguard was brought into the conversation, the entire fuss becomes worse. Alissandre stood up, only to be restrained back to her chair due to the equipment that prevents her from fleeing.

Unable to say anything, she relents and now asks for forgiveness and a possible redemption. Unfortunately, Madeleine still refused to accept her request and refused to release, and their private interrogation concludes with a confirmation that they are no *longer* friends, earning her shock. She does, however, prepare a special meal for her that she can eat later, seemingly as her peace offering. Alissandre then accepts the food, earning a wary smile as she returns to her cell.

Alissandre did however, managed to sneak in a knife made of True Ice to a box that she gave her, intending to surprise her in a secret attempt to reconcile their friendship and become heroes together again. Fiona was able to learn of her actions and seriously warns her for the box she gave to Madeleine, knowing that she may have a plan to escape.

### Madeleine's Perspective

Madeleine took a deep breath as she now prepares to converse with the traitor Alissandre, who used to be her best friend; after 8 months of not saying anything to her or talking directly to her. With her superiors and peers silently watching Alissandre in the room, Madeleine enters with a blank, serious expression, while the latter tries to warm her up. Contrary to what the latter expects, the prodigy does not appear angry at her, but rather disappointed in her best friend, who betrayed them in order to meet her father and change allegiances. She gets straight to the point and ignores the latter's attempt of convincing to be freed.

Alissandre expressed her disdain towards Madeleine, having reflected on their fight many months ago, she also ranted at how she managed to avoid speaking to her in eight months, the same amount of time the NEW/G has suspended their operations to ensure the security of their base. Alissandre even points out that best friends do not keep secrets to each other, which earns Madeleine's curious expression. Undeterred, Alissandre used Fiona Vance's past as a ruthless PROJECT soldier who kills without regret, earning a discussion from the spectators, which Vance was only amused, knowing that the prodigy will simply make her silent.

Madeleine later confirms that Alissandre has practically destroyed their friendship. The latter tries to revert the blame to her, and chastises her for her preference to engage in combat alone. As Madeleine knows she is right, she stands up and slams the table with her leg, leaving a dent. Alissandre then mocks her for doing everything to be as capable as her mother, which the latter only admits that she strived to fill in her shoes and be a hero, no matter how the world sees it. The argument only got worse when Templar Vanguard is brought to the conversation, which made Alissandre stand up, only to get restrained back to her chair due to the equipment that prevents her from escaping.

Alissandre now relents and puts her hands into Madeleine, asking for a chance at redemption as they both prove each other right and wrong in their arguments. Madeleine listens to her with hesitation. Skullface is unimpressed by the traitor's abrupt change of mood, which resembles her previous personality prior to the betrayal. Unfortunately, Madeleine still refuses to accept her request to be released, and their private interrogation concludes with a confirmation that they are no *longer* friends. She does, however, prepare a special meal for her that she can eat later. Her superiors complimented her on how she handled herself against Alissandre after the interrogation was completed.

Later, she saw Alissandre eating the meal with happiness. Madeleine is surprised that she didn't throw the food in anger due to their private conversation. Noticing that Benjamin Timewatcher is close to her cell, she gives him special wrist bands that will tase him in case of any escape attempt that he'll do someday. Then, she stared into Alissandre for a brief moment. They seemed to lose their hostility to each other, but Madeleine knows she may still so something evil, and somehow, she is aware that the base can be invaded again, any time.

Though she is now far more popular than expected, she still lacked a best friend, but is undeterred by it. A week after the entire interrogation, Alissandre has sent her something: A box in the shape of a gift. Knowing it could be a trap, she opened it in private, only to find a special knife inside.

## Interrogation

*Through Skullface's encouragement and Fiona, Madeleine builds the confidence and now steps into the door, where Alissandre is awaiting in the interrogation room. She has a bag with something in it, and the latter smiles at her, which she responds with a blank, serious expression.*

**Madeleine**: "I hope 8 months is more than enough for you to reflect on the things that you've did."

*The traitor shrugs, then points at her behaviour.*

**Alissandre**: "Says the beautiful Iceborn prodigy, who refused to talk to me after I got tossed in this fancy cell. Get me out of this here, I'll fix these. Please."

*Madeleine puts her hands on her hips, wasting no way to get straight to the point, while maintaining her formality.*

**Madeleine**: "What a weird way to put it, but you're kinda right. Still, you are a traitor."

*The traitor chuckles, obviously teased by the latter's words. She does a cute face and places both hands in the table. Unfortunately, the prodigy does not budge.*

**Alissandre**: "Right, here we go again with the betrayal. Can you be cheerful for once right now?"

**Madeleine**: "That is out of the question. How about you explain why did you betray us?"

*The traitor attempts a counter argument.*

**Alissandre**: "How about you go first? The Iceborn prodigy who fucking refuses to share everyone her background, like it's a bad thing. You don't have to do almost everything by your mother's will, you have your own freedom. For fuck's sake Maddy, sit down and explain it again."

*Madeleine is surprised by her questions, but she sits down and looks at her instinctively.*

**Madeleine**: "Didn't I tell you already way back then? You refused to listen and you let anger consume you. I don't have to waste my time venting my own anger to you. Needless to say, you're not even close to my skill, only your knife helps the gap."

**Madeleine**: "You're obviously angry about me, so speak whatever fucked up thoughts your duplicitous nature have in store."

*The traitor then decides to go all out. She realises that reconciliation with Madeleine is pointless, despite the past months of her reflecting on her own mistakes.*

**Alissandre**: "You know Madeleine. There's a lot of things I loved about you, But! You keep hiding your heritage! You should've opened up about that to everyone! Best friends NEVER keep secrets, And I damn hate secretes. Bollocks. How about you get me out of this stupidly fancy chair?"

*The Prodigy realises she's right, but vents her frustration by slamming her leg into the table, leaving a dent. The traitor is intimidated by the kick and the sound it created from the impact.*

**Alissandre**: "There it is again. Oh, you leaved a dent. Honestly, you do everything just to be as capable or even better than her. Don't overextend yourself, there is no way you'll surpass her. I am sorry, you made me do this."

*Madeleine later sits down and looks at her menacingly.*

**Madeleine**: "What do you think? Then I'll say it. Ashe is a warmother, the leader of the tribe Clementia, and the daughter of Khalsa and Oluf Clement. Unlike you, I grew up during the war against PROJECT; Ashe gave me birth during the conflict. Without the constant threat of being shot or blown up, she raised me well, and I even joined her movement, only Fiona was able to find out the truth. Truthfully, If she shared to her entire group that I am her daughter, well, I am dead. When she passed away.... I realised that I... I am the heiress. A successor must prove himself or herself in combat for the first time alone, according to Iceborn tradition."

**Madeleine**: "Unfortunately, that does not apply to you. I know who Vanguard is."

*The traitor becomes instantly upset as her father is brought to the conversation.*

**Alissandre**: "Tradition my ass! Don't you dare bring him into this conversation, or I shall fight you again!"

*She stands up, but the chair electrocutes her wrist, forcing her to sit down. Madeleine let out a laugh when she heard the word 'fight'.*

**Alissandre**: "Curse this stupid chair! Oh... You're a bitch for laughing at me like that!"

*The traitor growls at her. The prodigy chuckled at her ramblings.*

**Madeleine**: "We're being sidetracked. Don't be stupid, tell me yours, and we are settled."

*Alissandre has something in her mind to prove herself against the prodigy.*

**Alissandre**: "In your dreams. You think the legion of heroes are clean? Take a look at your leader, Fiona. She's a goddamned member of PROJECT before she somehow becomes a heroic warrior."

*Upon listening to the entire conversation, Fiona becomes agitated when she is included to their conversation, the rest of Alissandre's thoughts about Fiona's past are unheard as the view is focused to the observers.*

**Madeleine**: "So much words for a traitor. Just get straight to the point, and maybe I'll see you in a more positive light."

*Alissandre is thinking for words.*

**Madeleine**: "I get it. You still love him, I understand that, but he's evil. No, no. I am not going to release you."

*The traitor finally says it.*

**Alissandre**: "Fine then. He was my father. He raised me up since my mother divorced when she realised he is a terrorist, and when I was young, maybe seven or eight, That fucker with the skull mask killed him. I'm sure he's somehow a member of this entire thing, is it?"

*Madeleine nods. Thankfully, she finally hears something sensible, not drama between the two of them.*

**Alissandre**: "And I thought he was dead. Turns out, he wasn't. I am sure it has something to do with that purple crystal thing."

*The prodigy taps her fingers at the table, thinking for a while. She stands up and now prepares to speak.*

**Madeleine**: "Finally. After wasting our time, I understand. But, if you somehow, or someday... side with us again, will you be able to kill your own father? I have my doubts. I have an idea: instead of being killed in our own war, how about he goes to prison and you get to visit him for talks?"

**Madeleine**: "Remember my words. We are no longer friends. now, excuse me, as I need to end this. Thank you for the two hours. Alissandre."

*Alissandre now calms down. Madeleine takes something from her bag and gives it to her.*

**Alissandre**: "What's this? Your compensation? Thank you, I guess."

*The traitor then sneaks a box to her bag, Which Madeleine quickly noticed.*

**Alissandre**: "I don't care what Fiona thinks. This is my way of getting back to you. 'No longer friends' on your beautiful, Iceborn ass."

*Madeleine leaves without a word. Alissandre cracks jokes on the 'No longer friends' part.*

## Aftermath

*Alissandre unboxes the "gift". It is an Iceborn special meal. She thinks of throwing it to vent her frustration against Madeleine, but decides to enjoy it as her dinner instead. Fiona then later approaches her cell, looking at her in a serious manner.*

**Fiona**: "You did send Madeleine something. Stop being a bitch and leave her out of your own silly drama."

*The traitor finishes her meal and quickly rushes to the bars to confront her.*

**Alissandre**: "I'm not going to kill her, you overly-fucking strict bitch!"

**Fiona**: "Learn some respect. Oh, I see she gave you the best food lately, did she?"

**Alissandre**: "Watch me turn her into a friend again. Mark my words."

**Fiona**: "In your dreams, Bloodlust. You gave intel on the renegades about our operations, something that jeopardised the entire NEW/G. If you ever break free, I'll kill you myself. Make no mistake, you're not even my equal."

*The traitor punches Fiona in the stomach multiple times, doing some effect.*

**Fiona**: "Not bad. I'll see you again. Now get back to your bed. You've wasted your chance of becoming one of the greatest heroes in this new era."

*The commander leaves her cell.*

**Alissandre**: "I hate that fucking accent. Now, If Maddy discovers that knife, I'll have something special for her."

## Trivia

### General

* Alissandre was about to jump on Madeleine, but the chair prevents her from doing so. Still, it is pointless for her to fight her in her current predicament.
* After the entire interrogation process, Skullface expected a fight from both of them, but complements Madeleine for maintaining her composure.
* Alissandre giving Madeleine the magical knife made of true ice, belongs to Ashe herself. She did give it to her as a gift to compensate for her betrayal.
* The entire interrogation lasted about two hours. Madeleine truly shows remarkable patience on handling her former best friend.
* Safe to say, Madeleine is unamused at Alissandre's attempts of lightening her mood.