☆ - Hope - ☆

*Having scraped together about two cumulative hours of sleep over the past 70, Evie finally got herself into presentable form, all the current updates solidified on paper. After sending out the ping to all Reality Warriors cards and Seven comms, she waited for them all to arrive.

Once as many as possible (the Visitor noticably absent) were gathered, she entered the conference room. Makeup and shades had covered all evidence of her lack of sleep, but it couldn't cover the dimming of her usually bright personality.

She took a breath, looking out at everyone gathered for a moment, and set her papers down.*

Good morning, everyone, and thank you for coming. I know that the events of the past few days have been... traumatic, especially with a lot of us trying to find new homes.

On that subject, the Sanctuary is open to anyone who needs a temporary bunk while they look. Just talk to me or Jaina for a room assignment after this.

*She paused, then started again, eyes down.*

First, I've heard some rumors going around that Jones is dead. He is not, but he is in a coma, which is why I'm here. He was shot. I am investigating.

Second, the floor is open for any questions you all may have. I have a general plan for going forward, but I would like to hear everyone out first.

ronin-kendo

*Kendo slowly raised his hand.*

What is it precisely that occured during the battle? There was very little communication over the last few months, unless I missed a summons. Was the Commander injured before the battle? Is that why the large golden man was giving orders out in the field?

*Perhaps he had been too preoccupied, but it really felt like no one had told him what was going on.*

*Did nobody brief the kid? That was worrying.*

You're the one who cut the Harvester in half, right?

That "large golden man" was the Foundation. The Visitor requested that Jones hang back with him in order to help coordinate the attack. He was... completely fine when I left him.

*A shaky breath. Stay calm.*

Communication was kept to a minimum for security purposes. Despite this, it seems we were compromised.

*She would find out why. But that was her own personal vendetta.*

The Foundation led the attack, the weapon that was designed to take down the Harvester's shields malfunctioned, and he was baited into attacking the Ice King in a blind rage. That fight ended with him being frozen. The Foundation is dead.

The Ice King was betrayed and murdered by the Voyager immediately after. He reforged and overloaded the Zero Point, which is what you interrupted.

Now the Zero Point is badly destabilized, and is threatening to collapse. If it does that, all that exists, everywhere, everywhen, will cease to exist.

ronin-kendo

Well, yes, I did do that. It seemed the right thing to do then.

*It was probably not the time to mention that he had heard his Shard Daggers whispering to him before rift butterflies turned them into the Infinity Blade. Because that sounded crazy.*

I certainly feel as though there was a distinct lack of communication regarding what had been happening. I was busy myself, so I understand from that aspect, but as a member of the Reality Warriors, I feel a bit left out of the information pipeline. I did not even know what the Seven was before this meeting.

*He looked around at everyone. He was bouncing his leg, but his expression was determined.*

For those of us who do not live with the main group, it feels important that all be kept within the loop. Perhaps if more information was shared all around, we may have been able to come up with an alternate plan...

*He swallowed, and tried his best not to think to hard about how authoritatively he had just talked about things he knew very little about.*

*The kid wasn't wrong. Evie allowed his words the room to settle, giving them their proper respect.*

You're right.

I make no excuses for it. There was a critical lack of proper communication. There was also an overwhelming amount of scattered problems that posed unforseen issues, some of which are still not resolved entirely.

Jones and I, for example, were forced to hop realities recently due to the Voyager's intrusions on sensitive timelines.

*She looked back at the table.*

I myself didn't really know about the Seven personally until a few weeks ago. Maybe we could have had a better backup plan. Maybe not. I'm not certain anything could have helped, considering our security was compromised. It's almost...

*... Like it was engineered that way.

Evie paused, frowning. Way too many things made sense if she considered them in that light...

But why?...*

perfected-visitor-fn

[Visitor had spent more time than he cared to admit tracking down their person of interest. She was very skilled at hiding, but luckily, he was better at finding.]

[He had come to her as the Visitor. After all, he did not need her for her expertise alone. He also needed to test her loyalty, without her knowing who was under the mask.]

[It had been difficult. She was no fan of the Seven. But he could be persuasive. After all, the two of them shared one trait:]

[A deep sense of scientific curiosity.]

Ladies and gentlemen, apologies for being late. I was locating someone with the necessary knowledge of the Zero Point that would allow us to fix our most recent issue.

[One problem with entering a meeting late: everyone immediately had their eyes on you. Visitor hated tardiness, but unfortunately, the mission had demanded it.]

I would like to present to you the island's foremost expert on the makeup and properties of the Zero Point...

Doctor Slone.

doctor-slone-fn

" I figured this island needed a Zero Point expert.. so, here I am. "

[ Slone looked at everyone else in the room, knowing they must be judging her. She didn't have the best reputation, after all... but regardless, she knew how important she was, and that this team needed her help. ]

" You're going to need me if you plan to fix this. "

*Evie was stunned for a moment. The Visitor had swept in as though he were used to commanding the attention in the room, and he'd brought someone that she had not heard good things about.

Trying not to be openly hostile, Evie clenched a fist behind her back.*

Visitor, I'd like a full report on why you're late after this is done.

*She gritted her teeth slightly.*

And right now, if she is who I think she is, would you please explain why you brought someone who tried to destroy the Zero Point here to fix it??

*She had arrived on the Island just after what everyone referred to as the "Collider Event". People then talked freely about "Dr. Slone" and her failed attempt to destroy the Point.*

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" It wasn't Visitor's idea. "

[ Hope looked at Visitor, then back at Evie. ]

" It was Jones's. He recommended her, so... I sent Visitor to find her. "

Welcome back.

Thanks!

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[ Incoming call from: The Order ]

"Hey, Hope. I know you haven't exactly been.. included in our missions, but I've seen what you have done, and Jones has told me about everything I missed."

"We're going to find The Foundation, and I want you to come with us."

@theorderfn

Hope answered the phone, feeling the slightest hint of anxiety - the Order had never called her directly before, they only talked when Jones was there.

"Um- hi! Hi, Order-"

She blinked slowly after hearing that Order wanted her to join them on this mission.

"Okay..."

#hope answers #fortnite tumblrverse #// guess who's back!

lordoflatveria

Wishing everyone a Christmas this year. Not a merry one just A Christmas.

#better than no christmas at least!#hope reblogs

chained-jones-fn

Who up getting freaky at Freaky Fields

#THE RETURN OF 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂 𝓯𝓲𝓮𝓵𝓭𝓼???????#hope reblogs

a-book-of-creatures

Normalize saying “just as the oracle foretold” when things go your way

#hope reblogs #// raising this blog from the dead JUST for this.

🎤

What do you think of Kendo?

He's a pretty nice guy, and.. we're actually pretty similar, in a way. In a "we both have sibling issues" way. He's probably the only one who actually understands what that's like.

#hope answers #fortnite tumblrverse

🎤

How is your relationship with the Oracle at the moment?

Honestly, better than it's ever been. Of course, we still have... disagreements, but we've learned to get along.

I think that one time she was stuck inside my body taught her a lot - hell, I learned a lot about her from it.

She still won't shut up about impending doom and the inevitable fate of the multiverse, but all I have to do is threaten to put her in the fridge. She HATES being put in the fridge.

#Don't worry about the impending doom thing--she's just being pessimistic.#hope answers #fortnite tumblrverse

carusources

My muse is now a guest in a talk show

Send 🎤 + a question and my muse will answer it while still on camera

mood.

the ops hate me because I'm as sung as a bug in a rug

thegodofwarfn

WHAT IS AN "OP." YOU MORTALS CONFUSE ME.

cate-meowdy

He Doesn't know

mxgalodon

I think "OP" means "Original Poster".

cate-meowdy

Neither does him apparently

golden-gear-guy

(c)ops..?

vengeance-jones-fn

Opponents.

She means opponents

As in enemies. Haters.

then it'd be spelt "opps". two p's.

oh my gods i love these silly little rp accounts yall are chill af

(coming from a former rp account user on pinterest)

// the fn rp community really is awesome, i've met so many kind people here!! :3

#ooc post

* @officialjohnjones knocked before entering your office. He held a thick folder, but he couldn't help eyeing the large swaths of painting and graffiti that littered the walls.*

Huh. You've sure been busy. Any portents of doom that stand out more than the others?

Look, this place needed some color- I can't vandalize any evil villain lairs at the moment so I had to put the graffiti somewhere.

Other than the giant spires that keep showing up everywhere, nothing has me TOO concerned. I've actually been using those spires as target practice, Glitch and I destroy those things for fun.

I know I need to be helping out more with the Supernovas, but I don't... know where to start? I'm not old enough to be a teacher!! They're only like, a few years younger than me, and they have powers- look, they're intimidating!!!

*Jones chuckled, looking at her various works of art.*

Yeah, aside from that awful thrumming in my brain, those things aren't too tough on their own. I'm just worried about what happens if we have to face them in large numbers...

*Hearing her concerns, he sat on one of the overturned desks and nodded thoughtfully.*

That's understandable. It's a big responsibility, teaching people, especially teaching them to be heroes. But you've got experience, and you've got stories of how you got through it all alive... even if you're just sharing history and giving advice, I'm sure that'll be enough for these kids. They need every little bit they can get. I believe in you, Hope, and they do too.

But speaking of history...

*He put the folder down and tapped it meaningfully.*

Midas was able to find the other half of the specs for the original IO Zero Point vault in his own files. He wants to help us rebuild it so we have a safe spot to stick the shard. Never would've thought that was honestly the best solution... not after all the work the Seven put into trying to get it out of there...

*Hope gave him a small smile.*

I guess you're right, I do have a lot of stories to share.

*She looked at the folder, surprised to see just how many papers were in it.*

That's gotta be one complicated bunker. But I agree, that's probably the best thing we can do. It's going to have to withstand a lot, though- we've seen what people will do for the kind of power that shard has. But you already knew that.

Is there anything I can do to help?

*Jones nodded.*

Yeah. A test, of sorts.

The Supernova you suggested for the leader role, Ms Myst? She's been showing a surprising aptitude for figuring out puzzles and secrets. I think she's still a little wary of the teachers, though, so I'd like her on the same page as us.

Leave a few "clues" around about our connection to Midas. She usually swings by your office to look at your art and such, and if my hunch about her is right, she'll find her way right to this project. That will tell us if she really has the skills to figure this out... and the sense to properly keep a secret.

*He grinned.*

Plus, you said you've had visions of her being important for the Supernovas beating the invasion. But for that, she needs confidence in her own skills. Solving a "hidden secret" kept from her by the adults will definitely boost that... and then us telling her what she's missing if she comes and asks will help her learn to trust us.

I definitely see how that could work. I actually spoke to the Oracle recently, and she confirmed that Myst really has a vital role in all of this.

But, what exactly do you mean by "clues"? I just want to make sure I don't, yknow, mess this whole thing up.

*Jones nodded.*

Of course, of course.

Let's say... a few SHADOW folders, maybe the note about wanting to help with the funding that has Midas' signature. Point her to the right direction... if she's able to see it.

*He stood back up, and headed for the door. Before he left, he pointed at the folder.*

All that aside, that'll explain the plans with the shard. We can't forget: this war with Daigo is mainly a distraction. That shard... what it represents... that's the real goal of both sides.

Got it. Thanks for catching me up on all this, too... I'll make sure I play my part.

* @officialjohnjones knocked before entering your office. He held a thick folder, but he couldn't help eyeing the large swaths of painting and graffiti that littered the walls.*

Huh. You've sure been busy. Any portents of doom that stand out more than the others?

Look, this place needed some color- I can't vandalize any evil villain lairs at the moment so I had to put the graffiti somewhere.

Other than the giant spires that keep showing up everywhere, nothing has me TOO concerned. I've actually been using those spires as target practice, Glitch and I destroy those things for fun.

I know I need to be helping out more with the Supernovas, but I don't... know where to start? I'm not old enough to be a teacher!! They're only like, a few years younger than me, and they have powers- look, they're intimidating!!!

*Jones chuckled, looking at her various works of art.*

Yeah, aside from that awful thrumming in my brain, those things aren't too tough on their own. I'm just worried about what happens if we have to face them in large numbers...

*Hearing her concerns, he sat on one of the overturned desks and nodded thoughtfully.*

That's understandable. It's a big responsibility, teaching people, especially teaching them to be heroes. But you've got experience, and you've got stories of how you got through it all alive... even if you're just sharing history and giving advice, I'm sure that'll be enough for these kids. They need every little bit they can get. I believe in you, Hope, and they do too.

But speaking of history...

*He put the folder down and tapped it meaningfully.*

Midas was able to find the other half of the specs for the original IO Zero Point vault in his own files. He wants to help us rebuild it so we have a safe spot to stick the shard. Never would've thought that was honestly the best solution... not after all the work the Seven put into trying to get it out of there...

*Hope gave him a small smile.*

I guess you're right, I do have a lot of stories to share.

*She looked at the folder, surprised to see just how many papers were in it.*

That's gotta be one complicated bunker. But I agree, that's probably the best thing we can do. It's going to have to withstand a lot, though- we've seen what people will do for the kind of power that shard has. But you already knew that.

Is there anything I can do to help?

*Jones nodded.*

Yeah. A test, of sorts.

The Supernova you suggested for the leader role, Ms Myst? She's been showing a surprising aptitude for figuring out puzzles and secrets. I think she's still a little wary of the teachers, though, so I'd like her on the same page as us.

Leave a few "clues" around about our connection to Midas. She usually swings by your office to look at your art and such, and if my hunch about her is right, she'll find her way right to this project. That will tell us if she really has the skills to figure this out... and the sense to properly keep a secret.

*He grinned.*

Plus, you said you've had visions of her being important for the Supernovas beating the invasion. But for that, she needs confidence in her own skills. Solving a "hidden secret" kept from her by the adults will definitely boost that... and then us telling her what she's missing if she comes and asks will help her learn to trust us.

I definitely see how that could work. I actually spoke to the Oracle recently, and she confirmed that Myst really has a vital role in all of this.

But, what exactly do you mean by "clues"? I just want to make sure I don't, yknow, mess this whole thing up.

* @officialjohnjones knocked before entering your office. He held a thick folder, but he couldn't help eyeing the large swaths of painting and graffiti that littered the walls.*

Huh. You've sure been busy. Any portents of doom that stand out more than the others?

Look, this place needed some color- I can't vandalize any evil villain lairs at the moment so I had to put the graffiti somewhere.

Other than the giant spires that keep showing up everywhere, nothing has me TOO concerned. I've actually been using those spires as target practice, Glitch and I destroy those things for fun.

I know I need to be helping out more with the Supernovas, but I don't... know where to start? I'm not old enough to be a teacher!! They're only like, a few years younger than me, and they have powers- look, they're intimidating!!!

*Jones chuckled, looking at her various works of art.*

Yeah, aside from that awful thrumming in my brain, those things aren't too tough on their own. I'm just worried about what happens if we have to face them in large numbers...

*Hearing her concerns, he sat on one of the overturned desks and nodded thoughtfully.*

That's understandable. It's a big responsibility, teaching people, especially teaching them to be heroes. But you've got experience, and you've got stories of how you got through it all alive... even if you're just sharing history and giving advice, I'm sure that'll be enough for these kids. They need every little bit they can get. I believe in you, Hope, and they do too.

But speaking of history...

*He put the folder down and tapped it meaningfully.*

Midas was able to find the other half of the specs for the original IO Zero Point vault in his own files. He wants to help us rebuild it so we have a safe spot to stick the shard. Never would've thought that was honestly the best solution... not after all the work the Seven put into trying to get it out of there...

*Hope gave him a small smile.*

I guess you're right, I do have a lot of stories to share.

*She looked at the folder, surprised to see just how many papers were in it.*

That's gotta be one complicated bunker. But I agree, that's probably the best thing we can do. It's going to have to withstand a lot, though- we've seen what people will do for the kind of power that shard has. But you already knew that.

Is there anything I can do to help?