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(not an RP blog. PLEASE READ THE RULES PAGE FOR CONTENT WARNINGS- PG 16+) an askblog for the Golden Circle Spy agency hidden just outside of inkopolis // I follow from BottleFelidae

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-Golden Circle HQ, 27.2 miles from Inkopolis city limit -5:35 AM, Sunday April 17th, 12018 "AD" -Log in? -Password Accepted!- Welcome, Agent Merlot. Reopen previous tabs?

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LOOK BEHIND YOU, IDIOT

"it's not quite fair when your opponent can apparently TURN INVISIBLE!"

On the bright side, right now Cupid and UFO are matched in skill- both being exceptionally fast and observant.

the only real difference is that one is far more willing to kill than the other.

"Not that I KNEW she could do that! because of course not, why would anyone tell me anything?!"

That sarcastic intonation is so thick you could cut it with a knife.

"I better think of something diplomatic and meaningful to say before she shreds me."

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How long have you been learning octarian? Have you tried using any of it?

The clawed hand apparently materializing out of thin air behind Cupid manages to evade his sight while he monologues to himself.

judging entirely by skin tone and the appearance of claws- one could guess that the hand in question belongs to the UFO.

Clever girl.

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Are you sure the... UFO... is gonna stay normal? Could she ever go back to... whatever that was?

"Just returning her to normal was traumatizing enough- for everyone involved. We're very lucky to be...as far as we know...the only group with the understanding that vampire squid bites can cure sanitizing- provided it's been less than 24 hours." Vale being their vampire squid. That must be why she mentioned being so important. "But nothing can prepare you for the process. the skin returns to a normal colour slowly, but about an hour after the process begins, the heart begins to spontaneously start up again.

It's frightening to watch them writhe and twitch as the life comes back to their body, even if it is a good thing. It's like they suddenly realize they're breathing and in control of themselves again, and that makes them panic. It pains them for a while, and the memories rush back...until that pain makes them pass out. none of our other rescues have returned to being sanitized- and I hope that stays the same...I...wouldn't know how to feel about putting them through...that...again. it's enough to make even steeliest of creatures avert their eyes and be grateful that isn't them." De-sanitizing sounds painful, and terrifying.

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If she attacks you, how have you been looking after UFO? Like to make sure she's healthy.

"When we originally reversed her sanitization, she knocked out cold like the rest of them usually do- so we had a decent amount of time to tend to any wounds and get a good look at her." As Cupid explains this, his assistant for the day (Vale) nods in agreement and opens the containment door for him. "But once she woke up again, she was out for blood- so we started sedating her with these. we usually use these on intruders- and sometimes on our agents in training. If she proves too dangerous, and I fail to communicate, I'll be putting her back to sleep with this. Let's hope it doesn't come to that."

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How did you rescue UFO? You guys don't do that often do you?

"Now that you're here, I can try to put what I've learned to use."

Considering Cupid himself is standing in front of the containment door, and the newly met agent makes a B-line for the control panel, one can assume that he's going inside.

"You know how to use the panel. just make sure you watch- and open and close the door in time. don't let UFO out, but make sure I don't get stuck inside. Normally I have Scooter do this, but...well."

Vale steps up to the panel and nods along to his explanation. She looks nervous, but curious anyways. both good traits in their own right.

"I got it, don't worry. that's my job! the only one I have right now anyways...it's been pretty slow today."

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"And for the record, yeah. it's often. sorta. I think UFO is our...sixth? rescue? I can't remember- all the people I've bit kinda blur together for me, heh."

it sounds like Vale's been doing this for a while. they all have.

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UFO: are you okay?

Oh yeah. you have no clue what she just said- although it's comforting to know that she can hear you! It looks like you woke her up, though. U.F.O is pretty shaky at the moment, and she hesitates to push her upper body off the comfy bed she's been sequestered to. she looks unharmed, so The Golden Circle must be taking good care of her! as much as they can. But other than that? it's almost impossible to understand what's going through her head right now. [You don't understand this language- you'll need to be of octarian nationality to get proper answers from her- or have learned the language. Maybe cupid's progress on the matter will enlighten us]

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Got any Octarians in the Golden Circle? Not Octolings. Octarians.

"I believe there are a handful working over at our salmon city branch- but they've been disappearing...so the head of that branch won't send any octarian staff here...trust me, I've asked." being the drama king he is, Cupid has to lean back on the control panel behind him. he has his head tilted back and the back of his palm pressed against is forehead. "He's worried that sending them out for travel will risk more going missing...they're occupied looking for the missing agents and staff in the metro, but until we have a more clear way of keeping them out of harm's way, the ones that are left have been made desk jockeys. ...and as I've heard- they're not my biggest fans, so to speak. I...get the feeling some hard opinions may be left over from the war."

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What's the golden circle exactly?

"When I went to the police after the fact, they didn't believe me. and when I went to people even higher up, they ignored me. I figured that if I was turned away from justice, then countless others must be as well. The authority entrusted to protect us wasn't going to do anything while countless creatures go missing- but someone had to.

So I founded the Golden circle- an espionage and rescue agency that runs under utmost discretion. My connections and wealth allowed me to recruit agents and staff, build an underground HQ, and gather information all in secret. I use my radio show and my portion of my father's company as a front, and as proper consistent funding. I Started this agency with the intention of destroying Kamabo corp- but even when we've accomplished that, we'll still be working hard to keep our world safe.

When our country's leaders refuse to act, we do. When someone threatens or extorts innocent lives, we'll know. And we'll do it all while dressed sharply.

I dress our agents in tailored bullet proof suits because I think it's important they look good while on the job...

but I think Scooter just agreed to it because he loves double O kraken movies. I do have a soft spot for gentleman spies..."

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Why are you trying to learn how to speak Octoling?

"We can't just thrust her unto the streets of Inkopolis like this, and we can't let her out of containment until we can verify that she isn't a threat to us or herself... We can't blame her for defending herself, but we can't risk anyone else either." Cupid sighs, staring sadly through the two-way glass. The Octoling inside the almost empty room looks peaceful at the moment, save for the highlighter yellow tips on her tentacles that almost seem to move as she breathes slowly. Despite the "light" amount of blood on her hand and spattered across her clothing, it's hard not to feel sorry for her. "Other than our language barrier, her gender, and her species, we know nothing more about her. no origin, no name...all just theories at the moment. Until we know more, We've been referring to her as Unidentified Female Octoling. or UFO."

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Why are you trying to learn how to speak Octoling?

"We can't just thrust her unto the streets of Inkopolis like this, and we can't let her out of containment until we can verify that she isn't a threat to us or herself... We can't blame her for defending herself, but we can't risk anyone else either." Cupid sighs, staring sadly through the two-way glass. The Octoling inside the almost empty room looks peaceful at the moment, save for the highlighter yellow tips on her tentacles that almost seem to move as she breathes slowly. Despite the "light" amount of blood on her hand and spattered across her clothing, it's hard not to feel sorry for her. "Other than our language barrier, her gender, and her species, we know nothing more about her. no origin, no name...all just theories at the moment. Until we know more, We've been referring to her as Unidentified Female Octoling. or UFO."

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How did you get hurt Scooter?

"I guess Cupid's gonna go check on the little monster right now. There's no damn way I'm going in with him even behind the glass, but You can see what I'm talking about soon enough." Scooter has to speak up a little bit as they leave the office hallways, the chatter and general noise of everyone there almost drowning him out. It's late enough in the day now for the HQ to fill out with agents, trainees, and staff alike. "After I got hurt, I told Cupid to figure out what to do about it or I would do it my way. I guess he's doing that, but I'm not exactly celebrating about the way he wants to do it." [Agent Scotch (Scooter)'s ID card has been unlocked!]

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[This was done for easier viewing- the dotted background was making things extremely difficult to read with the already small text. it's a nice dark red-pink now! If anything is difficult to look at, let me know]

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Dear Scooter: watch ur language

"And I already let the little gay one boss me around, im not about to let some circle with sunglasses do it too!"

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What's that box on the shelf?

"If by -My Shit- you mean our suffering guest, then no. I'm still working on it. I've taken on the task of learning the language myself." Cupid explains, moving to point at the computer on his desk behind him. "Seriously? you any idea how long that'll fuckin' take? just hire a goddamn translator or something!" Scooter is royally pissed off- and that anger is likely why he was waiting outside Cupid's office. To confront him on the matter. his flat tail whaps angrily against the wall behind him. "You know I can't branch out like that. it's too much of a risk to hire outside help that I don't already trust. I assure you, I am taking this very seriously. have some faith." [Scooter is now also open for asks! his ID card would make a nice addition to the collection, don't you think?]

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You look really similar to a certain idol...you wouldn't happen to be related, would you? (To one of the squid sisters, itwo)

"From afar and behind, we do share similarities, but it's the little things that are different and add up to being totally different up close. like our hairstyles, or our fashion, or ear length. ...or our genders. ...or our intelligence..." Cupid's desk chair makes an awful sound when he gets up from it. The previously shut off or dimmed lights soon come on as well. "Easy mistake, I suppose. we're both influential inklings with pink and near-black hued hair. although i'd say Squid sister 1 is a fair bit more well known than I am." he clearly knows her actual name- he just doesn't feel like saying it.