Rouge and Agent Topaz

At your service... for the most part

[rouge-n-topaz]

CONGRATS LADIES 🎉

-🍿

Aww, thanks, Pop.

It was a process long overdue. I'm sure you agree.

[rouge-n-topaz]

YOU GOT MARRIED?!?!? OMG CONGRATULATIONS

Thank you.

We probably should've told y'all when it first happened, but it was a really big deal for Topaz to have a more... covert wedding. G.U.N. can be weird with that.

It's a whole thing. We had known we liked each other for a long time, but we weren't sure if we could really stay together long-term because of G.U.N. and a lot of doubt was created when I thought that maybe Rouge wouldn't want to stay on Earth.

We did get past that, obviously.

...I was the one who proposed.

Oh, yeah, she was. It was so unexpected, but it made it all the more exciting, wouldn't you agree?

Yeah. It was a... I was a mess.

You were.

You would think that maybe a trained government agent would be better with a ring.

It's okay, hun. Not everyone has that kinda charisma. Or dexterity in a restaurant. Or balance in a chair.

Stop.

-- Rouge and Topaz

[rouge-n-topaz]

sooooooooo how's my favorite lesbians

Man, we kinda forgot about this little Tumblr thing. We're doing pretty good, for now. Y'know, until G.U.N. decides to send us to hell for a mission... or something like that.

...Yeah. They've been bold with our missions lately. Not very sure what that's about.

I mean, it's not every day that you're flown out to Antarctica to find some--oh, what did they call it? "Mineral entity?"

Mineral entity, yeah. We're going to have to fly out again sometime this month because we failed to contain it.

Yeah, yeah, it wasn't a proud moment for me either, 'Paz.

You sure did seem proud.

Well, you weren't exactly an angel in this situation either, Mrs. Mixed Up Wired On Purpose.

...we were in a bad area.

...

...

Oh, and we're having our honeymoon soon.

...first time we've had time off from G.U.N. in a while...

-- Rouge and Topaz

[popcorn-the-rabbit]

guys don't eat uranium byproducts apparently it makes your tongue feel like it's burning and "would have killed you if you weren't already full of so much weird energy that at this point radiation poisoning is the least of my concerns young lady"

❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️

[maddie-wachowski]

You're on a gentle foods while your tongue heals young lady and you're grounded for two weeks! No more uranium unless in a life or death situation am I understood young lady?

[popcorn-the-rabbit]

mother is cruel and unforgiving :(

[rouge-n-topaz]

Popcorn, you should know by now that uranium byproducts ain't too good for ya. They're more cruel and unforgiving to you than your mama is. Listen to your mother this time.

[blahlahblash]

Look who's finally back. Happy Late Freaking Pride Month everyone

[rouge-n-topaz]

Heyyyy it's my favorite wlw's!!! Can we get a smooch in honor of pride month? ;3

-🎀

Favorite wlws? That's a high ranking, right there.

A smooch- you want us to kiss?!?

It's in honor of pride month. You're not being homophobic, are you?

No, no, I'm not doing it because of that, do... do you want to kiss?

...Topaz. Be serious right now.

Yeah, yeah, sure. Let's just... get it over with.

*Topaz kind of leans in, but Rouge practically slams her face into Topaz with the kiss. After pulling back, Rouge seems the same if not more confident looking (?) but Topaz just stares at Rouge.*

...

...

...alright.

[rouge-n-topaz]

*points to you* LESBIANS!

Count 1: Guilty.

This is a very sudden accusation, but I guess there's not much reason to deny it.

It is pride month, after all. No better time to announce something that was obvious.

It wasn't that obvious.

Sure.

Don't 'sure' me.

Suuuuuurrreeee.

[overlordneon]

Good morning to the funniest Sonic Ship. If the Shadow and Knuckles series doesnt have these two in it then I don't want it. 😤

Special Forces Lady and the criminal alien bat that gives her an internal crisis. How convenient of her to have a gem name for the bat obsessed thats with collecting pretty gems. I haven't rewatched Sonic X recently, but I choose to believe Rogue bulldozed her way into Topaz's home life and they were roommates during that time the two of them already go on coffee dates together.

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[noriale]

Alright, Sonic, Shadow, follow me! She's this way! Careful, pitfall there- okay, there it is!

MARIA! I'M BACK! WE'VE GOT BACKUP!

🌠🌌🔮🌌🌠

@agent-stone @sonic-wachowski-hedgehog @maria-hedgehog-robotnik

[maria-hedgehog-robotnik]

I've got this guy all riled up, how are we taking him down?

Don't worry Maria, Dad and I are here! Don't panic princess!

I'm not panicking Pa, I'm having a blast! Come on Nori, let's kick some monster butt!

[noriale]

Hell yeah!

The others are on the way, we just went ahead! I have a plan, but we need Rouge and Topaz to finish their part first! For now, we beat the shit out of it to weaken and stall it!

🌠🌌🔮🌌🌠

[maria-hedgehog-robotnik]

Now that I can do! Come here you I'm not done screwing around!

*Maria goes back to messing with the monster*

Safe some fun for the rest of us kiddo!

*Sonic spin dashes into the rock plating on the monster*

[noriale]

*Nori takes the moment of distraction to fly back into the cave. She holds her breath, then starts rummaging through the pockets of one of the ETLAC bodies.*

Therapy, therapy, I'm gonna need therapyyyyyy... where is it, gotta find it...

("Hey babe! We're here! Oh, hey Maria!" -❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️)

Poppy!

🌠🌌🔮🌌🌠

[maria-hedgehog-robotnik]

Hi Aunt Poppy!

Maria on your left!

Got it Pa!

*Maria grabs Sonic and throws him into a high powered dash at the monsters face as she keeps attacking with Sonic and Shadow*

Nori it's not there! I'm pretty sure that crystal thingy it came from is still in the creature! The creature is the crystal!

[noriale]

("Hiya 'Ria!" -❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️)

WHAT?!

Shit. I did not account for that. Now the plan hinges even more on getting those ETLAC samples.

And I touched a dead body for nothing! Fuck!

*Nori leaves the cave, pulling out a gun*

Hey Poppy! Let's hope you built this right!

("Nori what the fuck are you doing?! I haven't tested that yet!" -❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️)

Sonic, out of the way!

🌠🌌🔮🌌🌠

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

You got it Nori! Can I get a lift Maria?

*Maria swoops down and pulls her parents out of the way*

Shot is clear Aunt Nori! Make it count!

[noriale]

*Pulls the trigger*

*A blast of uranium-powered laser hits the monster square in the jaw, causing it to roar in pain and stumble back. The gun explodes in Nori's hands.*

...Ow.

("DAMMIT NORI WHAT DID I SAY ABOUT HURTING YOURSELF" -❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️)

Sorry, I blew up the gun. There goes the prototype.

🌠🌌🔮🌌🌠

[maria-hedgehog-robotnik]

*Maria flys around the monster, dropping her parents on a tree branch before hitting the creature with a chaos spear*

Good shot Nori! Where's Thrasher, his blizzard control is our key I'm sure of it! If he can freeze it we can destroy the creature long enough to dislodge the crystal!

[popcorn-the-rabbit]

THRASHER- THRASHER ISN'T COMING! HE LEFT GREEN HILLS!

*dodges a swipe from the monster before throwing a grenade at it*

We've gotta find another way!

❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️

[maria-hedgehog-robotnik]

THEN SOMEONE GET ERIN OR SERAPHINA WE NEED ICE! ALL WE CAN DO FOR NOW IS HOLD IT OFF!

*she grabs a chaos emerald from her quills and uses it, back in her Doom form*

UNTIL THEN ATTACK WITH EVERYTHING YOU HAVE!

[noriale]

SINCE WHEN DO YOU JUST HAVE A CHAOS EMERALD ON HAND?!

Whatever. This fight is getting INCREASINGLY dependent on those gayass G.U.N. agents! Where the HELL are they?!

🌠🌌🔮🌌🌠

[maria-hedgehog-robotnik]

*she laughs, flying past Nori and grabbing her so the swipe of the creatures paw didn't hit her*

Since Dad work up in my world! He gave me his emerald when I told him what was going on!

*she tosses Nori to Popcorn*

Hey Aunt Poppy catch!

Let's call Owen, isn't he friends with them? He might be able to help!

[popcorn-the-rabbit]

Whoa- *catches Nori*

Great idea! I'll call him, maybe he knows how they're doing.

I hope they aren't in any trouble... we need that gem...

❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️

[erintheweasel]

💜 *A burst of cold energy rises rapidly around the arena. Erin’s green eyes are glazed over with a blue tint, ice forming on her spiked fur. She. Is. Pissed.*

Let’s get this done with.

[popcorn-the-rabbit]

E-Erin?!

("Holy shit she is SCARY." -🌠🌌🔮🌌🌠)

I- okay- everyone out of the way!

❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin charges forwards, icy mist surrounding her. She circles around the monster, gliding like a figure skater, blasting the monster with ice*

[nasa-etlac]

The monster roars, its movements getting sluggish as it loses some of its luminosity and liquid state. It swipes at Erin, but misses, letting out a roar of fury.

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin inhales, letting the ice build up in her core. It burns. She releases an attack, sending waves of ice and sheer cold at the monster, ignoring the numbing cold spreading across her entire body*

[nasa-etlac]

There's an ear-splitting roar, and then the creature goes silent, slowly losing its ability to move as it hardens into black basalt. Fury blazes in its eyes, a low growl in the back of its throat.

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[erintheweasel]

💜 *She falls to her knees, steam rising from her body*

Your turn, guys.

[noriale]

("ERIN!" -❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️)

Oh, fuck.

Popcorn, go take care of her! The rest of you, surround it! Make sure it can't escape!

🌠🌌🔮🌌🌠

@agent-stone @rouge-n-topaz @sonic-wachowski-hedgehog @maria-hedgehog-robotnik

[maria-hedgehog-robotnik]

You got it Nori!

*Maria tosses the emerald up the air with a grin*

Chaos Gate!

*a large cage of chaos energy surrounds the beast*

I'll hold it as long as I can! Hurry!

[noriale]

SINCE WHEN CAN YOU DO THAT?!

We need the Heart fragments! Where are those agents?!

🌠🌌🔮🌌🌠

[rouge-n-topaz]

*A car pulls up, and Rouge and Topaz jump out.*

Sorry. We had to get some help from someone--... er, Agent Owen to get here.

*Rouge pulls out the Heart fragments, carried in a deep red cloth.*

Alright. We got the crystal. What's the next step?

[rouge-n-topaz]

*a few steps away from the entrance of ETLAC, Rouge and Topaz are whispering to eachother*

How the hell are we getting into ETLAC?

Didn't you hear Pop? Stay calm. We're "G.U.N. agents", remember? We go in, waltz our way to the office, and snag that heart away from those idiots. It'll be nothing. We've fought worse.

...yeah, I guess you're right.

*she presses the button on the radio at the door to ask for entry*

@nasa-etlac

[nasa-etlac]

*the intercom crackles for a moment*

>This facility is an active crime scene. All entry except for NASA investigators is prohibited. Please vacate these premises.

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Topaz looks over at Rouge, before talking again*

We're G.U.N. investigators from the Extrinsic Lifeforms District in New Mexico. We were sent here to investigate the area for physical evidence of the newest "visitor" for testing. Also, our energy readings signaled that there could be larvae forms around the premises.

Better to be safe than sorry.

[nasa-etlac]

*There's silence for a moment, before the intercom crackles again*

>Proceed.

*The door to the facility slides open, with two armed guards standing in the doorway. They part to let Rouge and Topaz through.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Rouge breathes out and Topaz leads the way around. They manage to be ignored by most personnel if not looked at a little weirdly.*

Where is this damn thing, anyway?

In some office. I'm sort of surprised that no one's come up to us yet. These guys look annoying enough to pick you to pieces.

[nasa-etlac]

*A couple of guards glance at the two as they walk past, but they see the G.U.N. symbol on Topaz's jacket and carry on. A few forensics kits are stacked nearby, likely for the investigation. In a nearby room, a group of scientists can be seen collecting and then cleaning up the site of a massacre.*

*The door to a lab labeled "ASTROGEOLOGY" is slightly ajar, seemingly unperturbed by the violence of a while ago. Inside, a faint purple glow can be spotted coming from one of the locked specimen cabinets.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Topaz nods at the glow*

Alright. You check that out. I'll stand guard outside.

You got it, 'Paz.

*Rouge steps into the rooms quietly, nothing but the faint sound of her heels as she gets to the cabinet and opens it. Topaz stands outside, eyeing anyone near.*

My, my...

[nasa-etlac]

*Outside, a forensic officer walks past, pausing as she sees Topaz*

>Hey. What are you doing?

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

I, uh, I've been told to stay here until given clearance to inspect the area. What are you doing here? Is this your station?

[nasa-etlac]

>Yes. I've been assigned to inspect the astrogeology lab for any remains, or clues as to who committed the massacre. Step aside, please.

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

Hm. Who were you permitted by? Because I wouldn't go in just yet.

*she kicks at the wall to let Rouge know that someone's outside*

The higher-ups told me it would be dangerous going in without reinforcement due to the possibility of toxic gases and substances--weird, I know--which is why I'm standing outside. They haven't assigned me reinforcements yet.

[nasa-etlac]

>I was cleared by Captain Brooks. And I was notified the room was already checked for gas leaks and such...

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

...huh. That's... weird. They haven't notified me of anything... other than the stated previously.

...

I wish the institution wasn't so inconsistent...

*she huffed under her breath. Clattering could be heard from inside the room*

[nasa-etlac]

>What was that? Is someone in there?!

*The officer steps closer, eyes narrowed, and starts reaching for something on her belt.*

>What the hell is going on? Who are you?

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[agent-owen-byrn]

Officer stand down.

*the click of dress shoes turns the corner and Owen walks up in his old special forces uniform*

Is there a reason you're bothering me agent? She's trying to do her job. Or do you think your personal options are at a higher level of importance than national security?

*he flicks open his ID quickly showing his name and rank. Brigadier General Owen Byrn of G.U.N's C.W.R*

[nasa-etlac]

*The officer's eyes widen and she backs away from Topaz*

>Y-yes sir. Sorry sir. My apologies. I-I'll leave you to it.

*She turns and heads down the hall, likely towards wherever that forensics kit was needed.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[agent-owen-byrn]

*he sighs once they're gone*

'paz you have so much fucking explaining to do when we get out of here. I don't know what Popcorn has you and Rouge doing but whatever it is let's finish up and get out of here.

*he turns and hugs her tightly for a moment*

@rouge-n-topaz

[rouge-n-topaz]

*she's caught off guard by the sudden hug but doesn't push away*

...thank you. I was scared for a second that we were--

*more crashing is heard before Rouge comes out of the room, hiding something*

Okay, got it, now we just have to get out of here. Oh, hi, Owen. Sorry for the mess.

[agent-owen-byrn]

*he holds her just a bit longer before pulling back*

I'm glad you're safe.

*he gives Rouge a smile before passing her and Topaz some sunglasses*

Alright ladies, let's get out of here. Just follow me and no one is gonna bug you. I've got the car outside, just tell me where you need to go after this.

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Rouge puts on the sunglasses*

We gotta get to that kid, Popcorn, up at the Wachowski's, assuming you know where that is.

*Topaz follows behind him and pushes the sunglasses on her head.*

[agent-owen-byrn]

Sure do, we do family dinners every other Sunday.

*He leads them out to the car and starts driving*

I'm glad Popcorn felt that you two were safe and that she knew she could ask you for help.

*the car is silent before Mayhem made an appearance, getting close to Topaz*

You have strong energy, you would have made a good vessel.

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Topaz jumps*

What the hell is that?

Don't be rude, it's complimenting you. Anyway, yeah, Pop's a good kid. I knew her a while back, actually.

*Topaz looks a little confused and scared at Mayhem, but Rouge seems more laid back. This wasn't the worst creature she's seen*

[agent-owen-byrn]

That is Mayhem who is supposed to be hiding like he promised.

*Owen grumbles as he pushes the creature's head down*

Sorry he gets excited to meet new people. I'll explain him later talk to me about this mission, how can I help?

[rouge-n-topaz]

Well, Mayhem sure is hamdsome, aint he?

*Topaz raises an eyebrow and looks at Owen.*

Ya just need to drive us down over to the Wachowski's is all. I mean, I could ask Pop if you or Mayhem wanted to come along.

I'm still not sure how this whole thing is going down. Lava monster, the creature from Mars, this "heart" thing. Making me wonder if something is gonna happen.

[rouge-n-topaz]

Rouge how come that thing didn't scare you

Mayhem isn't very scary compared to some other things. I've built a certain immunity to being scared of unknown talking creatures. He seems nice, anyway, so I dunno.

-- Rouge

[rouge-n-topaz]

*a few steps away from the entrance of ETLAC, Rouge and Topaz are whispering to eachother*

How the hell are we getting into ETLAC?

Didn't you hear Pop? Stay calm. We're "G.U.N. agents", remember? We go in, waltz our way to the office, and snag that heart away from those idiots. It'll be nothing. We've fought worse.

...yeah, I guess you're right.

*she presses the button on the radio at the door to ask for entry*

@nasa-etlac

[nasa-etlac]

*the intercom crackles for a moment*

>This facility is an active crime scene. All entry except for NASA investigators is prohibited. Please vacate these premises.

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Topaz looks over at Rouge, before talking again*

We're G.U.N. investigators from the Extrinsic Lifeforms District in New Mexico. We were sent here to investigate the area for physical evidence of the newest "visitor" for testing. Also, our energy readings signaled that there could be larvae forms around the premises.

Better to be safe than sorry.

[nasa-etlac]

*There's silence for a moment, before the intercom crackles again*

>Proceed.

*The door to the facility slides open, with two armed guards standing in the doorway. They part to let Rouge and Topaz through.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Rouge breathes out and Topaz leads the way around. They manage to be ignored by most personnel if not looked at a little weirdly.*

Where is this damn thing, anyway?

In some office. I'm sort of surprised that no one's come up to us yet. These guys look annoying enough to pick you to pieces.

[nasa-etlac]

*A couple of guards glance at the two as they walk past, but they see the G.U.N. symbol on Topaz's jacket and carry on. A few forensics kits are stacked nearby, likely for the investigation. In a nearby room, a group of scientists can be seen collecting and then cleaning up the site of a massacre.*

*The door to a lab labeled "ASTROGEOLOGY" is slightly ajar, seemingly unperturbed by the violence of a while ago. Inside, a faint purple glow can be spotted coming from one of the locked specimen cabinets.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Topaz nods at the glow*

Alright. You check that out. I'll stand guard outside.

You got it, 'Paz.

*Rouge steps into the rooms quietly, nothing but the faint sound of her heels as she gets to the cabinet and opens it. Topaz stands outside, eyeing anyone near.*

My, my...

[nasa-etlac]

*Outside, a forensic officer walks past, pausing as she sees Topaz*

>Hey. What are you doing?

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

I, uh, I've been told to stay here until given clearance to inspect the area. What are you doing here? Is this your station?

[nasa-etlac]

>Yes. I've been assigned to inspect the astrogeology lab for any remains, or clues as to who committed the massacre. Step aside, please.

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

Hm. Who were you permitted by? Because I wouldn't go in just yet.

*she kicks at the wall to let Rouge know that someone's outside*

The higher-ups told me it would be dangerous going in without reinforcement due to the possibility of toxic gases and substances--weird, I know--which is why I'm standing outside. They haven't assigned me reinforcements yet.

[nasa-etlac]

>I was cleared by Captain Brooks. And I was notified the room was already checked for gas leaks and such...

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

...huh. That's... weird. They haven't notified me of anything... other than the stated previously.

...

I wish the institution wasn't so inconsistent...

*she huffed under her breath. Clattering could be heard from inside the room*

[nasa-etlac]

>What was that? Is someone in there?!

*The officer steps closer, eyes narrowed, and starts reaching for something on her belt.*

>What the hell is going on? Who are you?

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[agent-owen-byrn]

Officer stand down.

*the click of dress shoes turns the corner and Owen walks up in his old special forces uniform*

Is there a reason you're bothering me agent? She's trying to do her job. Or do you think your personal options are at a higher level of importance than national security?

*he flicks open his ID quickly showing his name and rank. Brigadier General Owen Byrn of G.U.N's C.W.R*

[nasa-etlac]

*The officer's eyes widen and she backs away from Topaz*

>Y-yes sir. Sorry sir. My apologies. I-I'll leave you to it.

*She turns and heads down the hall, likely towards wherever that forensics kit was needed.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[agent-owen-byrn]

*he sighs once they're gone*

'paz you have so much fucking explaining to do when we get out of here. I don't know what Popcorn has you and Rouge doing but whatever it is let's finish up and get out of here.

*he turns and hugs her tightly for a moment*

@rouge-n-topaz

[rouge-n-topaz]

*she's caught off guard by the sudden hug but doesn't push away*

...thank you. I was scared for a second that we were--

*more crashing is heard before Rouge comes out of the room, hiding something*

Okay, got it, now we just have to get out of here. Oh, hi, Owen. Sorry for the mess.

[agent-owen-byrn]

*he holds her just a bit longer before pulling back*

I'm glad you're safe.

*he gives Rouge a smile before passing her and Topaz some sunglasses*

Alright ladies, let's get out of here. Just follow me and no one is gonna bug you. I've got the car outside, just tell me where you need to go after this.

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Rouge puts on the sunglasses*

We gotta get to that kid, Popcorn, up at the Wachowski's, assuming you know where that is.

*Topaz follows behind him and pushes the sunglasses on her head.*

[agent-owen-byrn]

Sure do, we do family dinners every other Sunday.

*He leads them out to the car and starts driving*

I'm glad Popcorn felt that you two were safe and that she knew she could ask you for help.

*the car is silent before Mayhem made an appearance, getting close to Topaz*

You have strong energy, you would have made a good vessel.

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Topaz jumps*

What the hell is that?

Don't be rude, it's complimenting you. Anyway, yeah, Pop's a good kid. I knew her a while back, actually.

*Topaz looks a little confused and scared at Mayhem, but Rouge seems more laid back. This wasn't the worst creature she's seen*

[rouge-n-topaz]

*a few steps away from the entrance of ETLAC, Rouge and Topaz are whispering to eachother*

How the hell are we getting into ETLAC?

Didn't you hear Pop? Stay calm. We're "G.U.N. agents", remember? We go in, waltz our way to the office, and snag that heart away from those idiots. It'll be nothing. We've fought worse.

...yeah, I guess you're right.

*she presses the button on the radio at the door to ask for entry*

@nasa-etlac

[nasa-etlac]

*the intercom crackles for a moment*

>This facility is an active crime scene. All entry except for NASA investigators is prohibited. Please vacate these premises.

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Topaz looks over at Rouge, before talking again*

We're G.U.N. investigators from the Extrinsic Lifeforms District in New Mexico. We were sent here to investigate the area for physical evidence of the newest "visitor" for testing. Also, our energy readings signaled that there could be larvae forms around the premises.

Better to be safe than sorry.

[nasa-etlac]

*There's silence for a moment, before the intercom crackles again*

>Proceed.

*The door to the facility slides open, with two armed guards standing in the doorway. They part to let Rouge and Topaz through.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Rouge breathes out and Topaz leads the way around. They manage to be ignored by most personnel if not looked at a little weirdly.*

Where is this damn thing, anyway?

In some office. I'm sort of surprised that no one's come up to us yet. These guys look annoying enough to pick you to pieces.

[nasa-etlac]

*A couple of guards glance at the two as they walk past, but they see the G.U.N. symbol on Topaz's jacket and carry on. A few forensics kits are stacked nearby, likely for the investigation. In a nearby room, a group of scientists can be seen collecting and then cleaning up the site of a massacre.*

*The door to a lab labeled "ASTROGEOLOGY" is slightly ajar, seemingly unperturbed by the violence of a while ago. Inside, a faint purple glow can be spotted coming from one of the locked specimen cabinets.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Topaz nods at the glow*

Alright. You check that out. I'll stand guard outside.

You got it, 'Paz.

*Rouge steps into the rooms quietly, nothing but the faint sound of her heels as she gets to the cabinet and opens it. Topaz stands outside, eyeing anyone near.*

My, my...

[nasa-etlac]

*Outside, a forensic officer walks past, pausing as she sees Topaz*

>Hey. What are you doing?

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

I, uh, I've been told to stay here until given clearance to inspect the area. What are you doing here? Is this your station?

[nasa-etlac]

>Yes. I've been assigned to inspect the astrogeology lab for any remains, or clues as to who committed the massacre. Step aside, please.

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

Hm. Who were you permitted by? Because I wouldn't go in just yet.

*she kicks at the wall to let Rouge know that someone's outside*

The higher-ups told me it would be dangerous going in without reinforcement due to the possibility of toxic gases and substances--weird, I know--which is why I'm standing outside. They haven't assigned me reinforcements yet.

[nasa-etlac]

>I was cleared by Captain Brooks. And I was notified the room was already checked for gas leaks and such...

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

...huh. That's... weird. They haven't notified me of anything... other than the stated previously.

...

I wish the institution wasn't so inconsistent...

*she huffed under her breath. Clattering could be heard from inside the room*

[nasa-etlac]

>What was that? Is someone in there?!

*The officer steps closer, eyes narrowed, and starts reaching for something on her belt.*

>What the hell is going on? Who are you?

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[agent-owen-byrn]

Officer stand down.

*the click of dress shoes turns the corner and Owen walks up in his old special forces uniform*

Is there a reason you're bothering me agent? She's trying to do her job. Or do you think your personal options are at a higher level of importance than national security?

*he flicks open his ID quickly showing his name and rank. Brigadier General Owen Byrn of G.U.N's C.W.R*

[nasa-etlac]

*The officer's eyes widen and she backs away from Topaz*

>Y-yes sir. Sorry sir. My apologies. I-I'll leave you to it.

*She turns and heads down the hall, likely towards wherever that forensics kit was needed.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[agent-owen-byrn]

*he sighs once they're gone*

'paz you have so much fucking explaining to do when we get out of here. I don't know what Popcorn has you and Rouge doing but whatever it is let's finish up and get out of here.

*he turns and hugs her tightly for a moment*

@rouge-n-topaz

[rouge-n-topaz]

*she's caught off guard by the sudden hug but doesn't push away*

...thank you. I was scared for a second that we were--

*more crashing is heard before Rouge comes out of the room, hiding something*

Okay, got it, now we just have to get out of here. Oh, hi, Owen. Sorry for the mess.

[agent-owen-byrn]

*he holds her just a bit longer before pulling back*

I'm glad you're safe.

*he gives Rouge a smile before passing her and Topaz some sunglasses*

Alright ladies, let's get out of here. Just follow me and no one is gonna bug you. I've got the car outside, just tell me where you need to go after this.

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Rouge puts on the sunglasses*

We gotta get to that kid, Popcorn, up at the Wachowski's, assuming you know where that is.

*Topaz follows behind him and pushes the sunglasses on her head.*

[rouge-n-topaz]

*a few steps away from the entrance of ETLAC, Rouge and Topaz are whispering to eachother*

How the hell are we getting into ETLAC?

Didn't you hear Pop? Stay calm. We're "G.U.N. agents", remember? We go in, waltz our way to the office, and snag that heart away from those idiots. It'll be nothing. We've fought worse.

...yeah, I guess you're right.

*she presses the button on the radio at the door to ask for entry*

@nasa-etlac

[nasa-etlac]

*the intercom crackles for a moment*

>This facility is an active crime scene. All entry except for NASA investigators is prohibited. Please vacate these premises.

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Topaz looks over at Rouge, before talking again*

We're G.U.N. investigators from the Extrinsic Lifeforms District in New Mexico. We were sent here to investigate the area for physical evidence of the newest "visitor" for testing. Also, our energy readings signaled that there could be larvae forms around the premises.

Better to be safe than sorry.

[nasa-etlac]

*There's silence for a moment, before the intercom crackles again*

>Proceed.

*The door to the facility slides open, with two armed guards standing in the doorway. They part to let Rouge and Topaz through.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Rouge breathes out and Topaz leads the way around. They manage to be ignored by most personnel if not looked at a little weirdly.*

Where is this damn thing, anyway?

In some office. I'm sort of surprised that no one's come up to us yet. These guys look annoying enough to pick you to pieces.

[nasa-etlac]

*A couple of guards glance at the two as they walk past, but they see the G.U.N. symbol on Topaz's jacket and carry on. A few forensics kits are stacked nearby, likely for the investigation. In a nearby room, a group of scientists can be seen collecting and then cleaning up the site of a massacre.*

*The door to a lab labeled "ASTROGEOLOGY" is slightly ajar, seemingly unperturbed by the violence of a while ago. Inside, a faint purple glow can be spotted coming from one of the locked specimen cabinets.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Topaz nods at the glow*

Alright. You check that out. I'll stand guard outside.

You got it, 'Paz.

*Rouge steps into the rooms quietly, nothing but the faint sound of her heels as she gets to the cabinet and opens it. Topaz stands outside, eyeing anyone near.*

My, my...

[nasa-etlac]

*Outside, a forensic officer walks past, pausing as she sees Topaz*

>Hey. What are you doing?

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

I, uh, I've been told to stay here until given clearance to inspect the area. What are you doing here? Is this your station?

[nasa-etlac]

>Yes. I've been assigned to inspect the astrogeology lab for any remains, or clues as to who committed the massacre. Step aside, please.

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

Hm. Who were you permitted by? Because I wouldn't go in just yet.

*she kicks at the wall to let Rouge know that someone's outside*

The higher-ups told me it would be dangerous going in without reinforcement due to the possibility of toxic gases and substances--weird, I know--which is why I'm standing outside. They haven't assigned me reinforcements yet.

[nasa-etlac]

>I was cleared by Captain Brooks. And I was notified the room was already checked for gas leaks and such...

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

...huh. That's... weird. They haven't notified me of anything... other than the stated previously.

...

I wish the institution wasn't so inconsistent...

*she huffed under her breath. Clattering could be heard from inside the room*

[nasa-etlac]

>What was that? Is someone in there?!

*The officer steps closer, eyes narrowed, and starts reaching for something on her belt.*

>What the hell is going on? Who are you?

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[agent-owen-byrn]

Officer stand down.

*the click of dress shoes turns the corner and Owen walks up in his old special forces uniform*

Is there a reason you're bothering me agent? She's trying to do her job. Or do you think your personal options are at a higher level of importance than national security?

*he flicks open his ID quickly showing his name and rank. Brigadier General Owen Byrn of G.U.N's C.W.R*

[nasa-etlac]

*The officer's eyes widen and she backs away from Topaz*

>Y-yes sir. Sorry sir. My apologies. I-I'll leave you to it.

*She turns and heads down the hall, likely towards wherever that forensics kit was needed.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[agent-owen-byrn]

*he sighs once they're gone*

'paz you have so much fucking explaining to do when we get out of here. I don't know what Popcorn has you and Rouge doing but whatever it is let's finish up and get out of here.

*he turns and hugs her tightly for a moment*

@rouge-n-topaz

[rouge-n-topaz]

*she's caught off guard by the sudden hug but doesn't push away*

...thank you. I was scared for a second that we were--

*more crashing is heard before Rouge comes out of the room, hiding something*

Okay, got it, now we just have to get out of here. Oh, hi, Owen. Sorry for the mess.

[rouge-n-topaz]

*a few steps away from the entrance of ETLAC, Rouge and Topaz are whispering to eachother*

How the hell are we getting into ETLAC?

Didn't you hear Pop? Stay calm. We're "G.U.N. agents", remember? We go in, waltz our way to the office, and snag that heart away from those idiots. It'll be nothing. We've fought worse.

...yeah, I guess you're right.

*she presses the button on the radio at the door to ask for entry*

@nasa-etlac

[nasa-etlac]

*the intercom crackles for a moment*

>This facility is an active crime scene. All entry except for NASA investigators is prohibited. Please vacate these premises.

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Topaz looks over at Rouge, before talking again*

We're G.U.N. investigators from the Extrinsic Lifeforms District in New Mexico. We were sent here to investigate the area for physical evidence of the newest "visitor" for testing. Also, our energy readings signaled that there could be larvae forms around the premises.

Better to be safe than sorry.

[nasa-etlac]

*There's silence for a moment, before the intercom crackles again*

>Proceed.

*The door to the facility slides open, with two armed guards standing in the doorway. They part to let Rouge and Topaz through.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Rouge breathes out and Topaz leads the way around. They manage to be ignored by most personnel if not looked at a little weirdly.*

Where is this damn thing, anyway?

In some office. I'm sort of surprised that no one's come up to us yet. These guys look annoying enough to pick you to pieces.

[nasa-etlac]

*A couple of guards glance at the two as they walk past, but they see the G.U.N. symbol on Topaz's jacket and carry on. A few forensics kits are stacked nearby, likely for the investigation. In a nearby room, a group of scientists can be seen collecting and then cleaning up the site of a massacre.*

*The door to a lab labeled "ASTROGEOLOGY" is slightly ajar, seemingly unperturbed by the violence of a while ago. Inside, a faint purple glow can be spotted coming from one of the locked specimen cabinets.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Topaz nods at the glow*

Alright. You check that out. I'll stand guard outside.

You got it, 'Paz.

*Rouge steps into the rooms quietly, nothing but the faint sound of her heels as she gets to the cabinet and opens it. Topaz stands outside, eyeing anyone near.*

My, my...

[nasa-etlac]

*Outside, a forensic officer walks past, pausing as she sees Topaz*

>Hey. What are you doing?

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

I, uh, I've been told to stay here until given clearance to inspect the area. What are you doing here? Is this your station?

[nasa-etlac]

>Yes. I've been assigned to inspect the astrogeology lab for any remains, or clues as to who committed the massacre. Step aside, please.

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

Hm. Who were you permitted by? Because I wouldn't go in just yet.

*she kicks at the wall to let Rouge know that someone's outside*

The higher-ups told me it would be dangerous going in without reinforcement due to the possibility of toxic gases and substances--weird, I know--which is why I'm standing outside. They haven't assigned me reinforcements yet.

[nasa-etlac]

>I was cleared by Captain Brooks. And I was notified the room was already checked for gas leaks and such...

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

...huh. That's... weird. They haven't notified me of anything... other than the stated previously.

...

I wish the institution wasn't so inconsistent...

*she huffed under her breath. Clattering could be heard from inside the room*

[rouge-n-topaz]

*a few steps away from the entrance of ETLAC, Rouge and Topaz are whispering to eachother*

How the hell are we getting into ETLAC?

Didn't you hear Pop? Stay calm. We're "G.U.N. agents", remember? We go in, waltz our way to the office, and snag that heart away from those idiots. It'll be nothing. We've fought worse.

...yeah, I guess you're right.

*she presses the button on the radio at the door to ask for entry*

@nasa-etlac

[nasa-etlac]

*the intercom crackles for a moment*

>This facility is an active crime scene. All entry except for NASA investigators is prohibited. Please vacate these premises.

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Topaz looks over at Rouge, before talking again*

We're G.U.N. investigators from the Extrinsic Lifeforms District in New Mexico. We were sent here to investigate the area for physical evidence of the newest "visitor" for testing. Also, our energy readings signaled that there could be larvae forms around the premises.

Better to be safe than sorry.

[nasa-etlac]

*There's silence for a moment, before the intercom crackles again*

>Proceed.

*The door to the facility slides open, with two armed guards standing in the doorway. They part to let Rouge and Topaz through.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Rouge breathes out and Topaz leads the way around. They manage to be ignored by most personnel if not looked at a little weirdly.*

Where is this damn thing, anyway?

In some office. I'm sort of surprised that no one's come up to us yet. These guys look annoying enough to pick you to pieces.

[nasa-etlac]

*A couple of guards glance at the two as they walk past, but they see the G.U.N. symbol on Topaz's jacket and carry on. A few forensics kits are stacked nearby, likely for the investigation. In a nearby room, a group of scientists can be seen collecting and then cleaning up the site of a massacre.*

*The door to a lab labeled "ASTROGEOLOGY" is slightly ajar, seemingly unperturbed by the violence of a while ago. Inside, a faint purple glow can be spotted coming from one of the locked specimen cabinets.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Topaz nods at the glow*

Alright. You check that out. I'll stand guard outside.

You got it, 'Paz.

*Rouge steps into the rooms quietly, nothing but the faint sound of her heels as she gets to the cabinet and opens it. Topaz stands outside, eyeing anyone near.*

My, my...

[nasa-etlac]

*Outside, a forensic officer walks past, pausing as she sees Topaz*

>Hey. What are you doing?

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

I, uh, I've been told to stay here until given clearance to inspect the area. What are you doing here? Is this your station?

[nasa-etlac]

>Yes. I've been assigned to inspect the astrogeology lab for any remains, or clues as to who committed the massacre. Step aside, please.

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

Hm. Who were you permitted by? Because I wouldn't go in just yet.

*she kicks at the wall to let Rouge know that someone's outside*

The higher-ups told me it would be dangerous going in without reinforcement due to the possibility of toxic gases and substances--weird, I know--which is why I'm standing outside. They haven't assigned me reinforcements yet.

[rouge-n-topaz]

*a few steps away from the entrance of ETLAC, Rouge and Topaz are whispering to eachother*

How the hell are we getting into ETLAC?

Didn't you hear Pop? Stay calm. We're "G.U.N. agents", remember? We go in, waltz our way to the office, and snag that heart away from those idiots. It'll be nothing. We've fought worse.

...yeah, I guess you're right.

*she presses the button on the radio at the door to ask for entry*

@nasa-etlac

[nasa-etlac]

*the intercom crackles for a moment*

>This facility is an active crime scene. All entry except for NASA investigators is prohibited. Please vacate these premises.

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Topaz looks over at Rouge, before talking again*

We're G.U.N. investigators from the Extrinsic Lifeforms District in New Mexico. We were sent here to investigate the area for physical evidence of the newest "visitor" for testing. Also, our energy readings signaled that there could be larvae forms around the premises.

Better to be safe than sorry.

[nasa-etlac]

*There's silence for a moment, before the intercom crackles again*

>Proceed.

*The door to the facility slides open, with two armed guards standing in the doorway. They part to let Rouge and Topaz through.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Rouge breathes out and Topaz leads the way around. They manage to be ignored by most personnel if not looked at a little weirdly.*

Where is this damn thing, anyway?

In some office. I'm sort of surprised that no one's come up to us yet. These guys look annoying enough to pick you to pieces.

[nasa-etlac]

*A couple of guards glance at the two as they walk past, but they see the G.U.N. symbol on Topaz's jacket and carry on. A few forensics kits are stacked nearby, likely for the investigation. In a nearby room, a group of scientists can be seen collecting and then cleaning up the site of a massacre.*

*The door to a lab labeled "ASTROGEOLOGY" is slightly ajar, seemingly unperturbed by the violence of a while ago. Inside, a faint purple glow can be spotted coming from one of the locked specimen cabinets.*

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

*Topaz nods at the glow*

Alright. You check that out. I'll stand guard outside.

You got it, 'Paz.

*Rouge steps into the rooms quietly, nothing but the faint sound of her heels as she gets to the cabinet and opens it. Topaz stands outside, eyeing anyone near.*

My, my...

[nasa-etlac]

*Outside, a forensic officer walks past, pausing as she sees Topaz*

>Hey. What are you doing?

🔒🩻👽🩻🔒

[rouge-n-topaz]

I, uh, I've been told to stay here until given clearance to inspect the area. What are you doing here? Is this your station?