Session 4

To begin the session the group meet again at the square. Charlie is once again has to meet somebody inside and is anxious about it. It is here that they meet Valeria Pollux their on call doctor who takes some information from them. However, unlike with Juno, Charlie feels relaxed in their presence and no strange burning in their back. After the short interaction they return outside and, with the rest of the squad, head to the south for the mission briefing.

After getting on the train the group separates with Carmen and Natalie taking a booth and chatting whereas Charlie, Bianca and Ardalla took another and were engaging in quieter activities. Charlie decides to read their new mythology book where they learn about the gods of ruin. They learn more about them and what could happen with them when they curse, bless and favour mortals. It is then that Charlie realises some of the features of a blessing of Aktol seem familiar.

Upon arrival at the S8 section leaders building, the group are lead into a large lecture room where they see many squads sat chatting before the meeting starts. Ardalla seats the group in Natalie, Bianca, Charlie, Ardalla and Carmen so there is no issues with chatting during the briefing. Soon a man comes out. People immediately rise and the squad notices that this must be the section leader due to both his uniform and the respect given to him by the other squads.

The man introduces himself as Marcel Paulus. The section leader of S8 and begins by doing a quick register. Marcel notes that the squad from the north was unable to join them but will be receiving a brief at another time. The brief was "A military base that we have in Caius has seemingly been overrun. There hasn't been any communication so we are being sent in to ensure they are alright as well as eliminate any threats. That base is currently guarding an old nuclear plant. We are expected to be in Caius for a week. However if the situation is more difficult then we may be there longer. Any questions?"

After the briefing Marcel said he wanted to speak to the squads privately and leaves the Ardalla squad for last. During this time they notice that Region Commander Nettuno has arrived and is talking to the squads with Marcel. Once the Ardalla squad is called down the group is quiet nervous to meet two very important members of society but soon they realise that these higher ups are nothing like the ones in the west.

Marcel greets them all with a large smile and treats Charlie like a friend. They chat for a small while where Marcel reveals how close he is with Alastair and how Alastair speaks about them with such high regard. After asking Charlie for a painting, he moves onto talking to the rest of the squad. Then Nettuno begins to speak to Charlie and notes that ''I can always spot a set of Chadwick eyes.'' After a short conversation he offers Charlie dinner at his estate that night. Charlie replies that they will check with their father and get back to them. Nettuno gives them a card with his details and Charlie regroups with their squad.

Ardalla dismisses the squad and tells them to meet at the later time. Ardalla checks in with Charlie about what Nettuno wanted and after explaining it to her ; Ardalla left, Bianca got lunch in the local area and Carmen and Natalie has already found a new large group to go out that night with. Charlie calls their father and they arrange a date to meet as well as for Charlie to stay at their father's place the night before they leave for Caius. They then inform Nettuno that they will indeed be joining them for dinner.

On the way to the Nettuno house they pass a temple in which they are offering sessions with seers. Charlie goes inside and a priestess directs them to a room. In this room as a man dressed in a suit with dark hair and piercing eyes. The pair went back and forth during the entire scene. However Charlie couldn't help but feel an immense sense of dread. The seer was able to call them by their name though they never introduced themself. As well as this the seer spoken about desire and a want for more and a demand for Charlie to take more. Then a burning sensation began to appear on Charlie's hip as the seer spoke. Then the interaction was stopped by a man who claimed that their was a fire in the building and they had to evacuate. After Charlie left the room they heard the door slam and then more slams from inside the room.

After the peculiar interaction with the seer, Charlie makes their way to the Nettuno estate to see a house that dwarfs anything that they had ever seen before. It is a beautiful home and Nettuno greets Charlie at the door. Charlie remarks the lack of staff compared to their own estate. They meet up with Roxanna Nettuno, Clement's wife, and they all eat together. Roxanna takes genuine interest in Charlie and for Charlie it seems to be one of the only times that Charlie feels like somebody was interested in them and not their relatives. Charlie also cant help but notice how Clement looks at Roxanna, a look of pure adoration that they do not recall seeing in their own life for a long time.

After finishing the dinner Roxanna drives Charlie home and Charlie cant help but feel content in her presence. Roxanna tells Charlie that she will always be there for them and once they arrived home Charlie fell asleep. However that night Charlie dreams of the same dark world filled with faceless people but having a hand pressed on their back and a voice saying 'Beware of those around you charlie.'.