nah. i'd win.

life   is   a   𝖻𝗂𝗍𝖼𝗁,    𝘀𝗼   𝗮𝗺    i

[sens0r]

🍇 . ⊰ 𝗌𝖾𝗇𝗌𝟢𝗋   is   a   collection   of   original   characters   delving   into   the   futuristic   setting   of   apex   city,   washington.   they   traverse   their   respective   career   paths   within   the   secretive   stronghold   of   the   mercy   organization   as   agents.   dependent   to   mercyorg   ・  authored   by   red.

[      ꜰᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ    ⌕    🇧🇮​​🇴​​🇲​​🇪​​🇩​​🇮​​🇨​​🇦​​🇱​   ]   𝖺𝗀𝖾𝗇𝗍   𝖺𝖻𝗌𝗂𝗇𝗍𝗁𝖾,   veronica   kang   ﹢   psionic   manipulation.   fortythree.   cis   woman.   her/she.

[mercyfuls]

it's not that he doesn't think solaris can protect against radiation — it has plenty of side-effects that haven't been fully documented, dom knows that well. what seems absurd is the idea that this would be a consistent effect — it's an experimental drug — or that they could actually use something extracted from a dead body to become a radiant. ( and that's not even getting into how you can't stop taking the stuff ever — which for people getting it from some extremely sketchy and unreliable source sounds incredibly risky )

but domnhall's not going to get into that with veronica of all people — and certainly not here. he accepts the stack of chips with a grateful nod. " indeed. no need to spoil the atmosphere, we can table this discussion for another time. " then he sighs. " i'm not much of a gambler — care to offer any suggestions on where i should head ? "

[sens0r]

 "good,"   veronica   nods   with   a   hint   of   satisfaction   in   her   tone.   "i   was   fully   expecting   you   to   argue   with   me,"   she   adds   before   taking   a   sip   of   her   martini.   "i   can   enjoy   the   evening   now,   though   i   would've   appreciated   a   little   bit   more   than   a   thousand   dollars.   especially   after   that   embarrassing   display   at   the   governor's   ball.   my   father   was   not   happy,"   she   remarks,   a   flicker   of   annoyance   crossing   her   features.

 "we're   playing   texas   hold   'em,"   veronica   explains,   placing   her   cards   face   down   on   the   green   surface   of   the   poker   table.   "the   cards   have   been   dealt,   now   you   have   to   place   your   bet."   with   a   deft   movement,   she   stacks   three   black   poker   chips   atop   each   other.   "each   chip   has   a   value,   the   number   should   be   on   the   chip.   black   is   one   hundred,"   she   clarifies,   sliding   the   chips   onto   the   middle   of   the   table,   veronica   declares   her   bet.   "let's   start   small,   three   hundred."   leaning   back   in   her   chair,   veronica   surrenders   curious   expression.   "so,   how   much   do   you   plan   on   giving   up   tonight?"

[sens0r]

☎ ( all good to assume connections if u like ! 😝 )

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[sens0r]

☎ for whichever muse u prefer !

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✦ NAME   .   .   .   annoying ✦ RINGTONE   .   .   . crazy frog ✦ LAST   TEXT   SENT   .   .   .   [    sms 📱 annoying    ]   i know it was you who changed my ringtone, agent.

[charmymemes]

𝐎𝐂 𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐉𝐈 𝐀𝐒𝐊𝐒!

feel free to tweak questions + all emojis r listed in text form bc i can't see some of them aAAaaAA! sorry if any of these questions are too similar i tried to avoid that but .. there's a lot lol! categorized by emoji type.

i wanted to make one because i could not find one on tumblr already that had a ton of questions. this was created by combining ones under the #oc ask game tag + my own contributions. hi charmymemes nation i'm back.

people

👁️ EYE - what colour are their eyes? do people notice their eyes? is there anything special about them (shows emotion easily, literally magical...)?

🤥 LYING - are they good liars? do they have tells to show they're lying?

👻 GHOST - do they believe in ghosts? what are their "ghostly experiences", if any?

💥 COLLISON - what emotions do they have trouble dealing with?

😭 CRYING - what makes them cry? do they cry easily?

👊 PUNCH - are they quick to violence?

💢 ANGER - what are some habits they have that will take some getting used to?

👪 FAMILY - what is their family like? what is your ocs relationship to them? does your oc have any siblings?

😨 FEARFUL - when scared, do they go into "flight" or "fight"?

💤 SLEEPING - do they fall asleep easily? what helps them sleep?

food & drinks

🥞 PANCAKE - what is their comfort breakfast?

🎂 BIRTHDAY CAKE - when is their birthday? do they like celebrating it?

🍩 DONUT - favourite sweet treat?

🍟 FRIES - do they order food often? or they prefer to cook their own food?

☕️ HOT BEVERAGE - do they prefer hot or cold drinks? what is their favourite drink?

🍓 STRAWBERRY - do they eat their fruit & veg? what is their favourite fruit or vegetable?

🍰 CAKE SLICE - favourite cake flavour? are they specific about types of cakes?

🍧 SHAVED ICE - do they still have any objects from their childhood? what significance does it have to them? what would their reaction be if they lost it?

plants & nature

💐 BOUQUET - create a bouqet for them! what do those flowers mean? are any of the flowers their particular favourite?

🌙 MOON - what is your oc's greatest wish? how far are they willing to go for it?

🌋 VOLCANO - how bad is their temper? is it a slow boil, or a instant explosion?

🌺 HIBISCUS - do they have any allergies?

🍁 MAPLE LEAF - what is their favourite season? why?

🍃 FALLING LEAF - do they enjoy being in nature? what is their favourite outdoor activity?

☀️ SUN - are they a morning person? what is the first thing they do in the morning?

🕷️ SPIDER - what is their biggest fear? do they have any irrational / mundane fears?

🌹 ROSE - do they like valentines day? have they been confessed to before? have they confessed to anyone before?

🙈 SEE-NO-EVIL - whats a side of your oc that they don't want to show other people?

🙊 SPEAK-NO-EVIL - what is something your oc will refuse to stay quiet about?

🙉 HEAR-NO-EVIL - what is the worse thing your oc could hear from someone?

🌱 SEEDLING - what is their most vivid memory from childhood?

🍀 CLOVER - do they believe in luck? are they lucky?

🌏 EARTH - will they give up the world for someone they love? is this decision easy for them?

🌌 MILKY WAY - what was the inspiration behind your oc? what was the first thing you decided about them?

activity

⚾ BASEBALL - can they play sports? what is their best position if they play a team sport? what's their strong suit (speed, power etc.)?

🏊 SWIMMING - can they swim? or are they afraid of water? how well do they swim? how do they feel about swimming in the ocean?

objects

📣 MEGAPHONE - how loud are they? what do they speak like? got a voice claim?

📖 OPEN BOOK - do they like reading? what's their favourite genre?

🪤 MOUSE TRAP - what will always lure them into certain danger? a loved one in danger? a promise of something they are always searching for?

📸 CAMERA - do they enjoy having their picture taken? what's their go-to pose? do they like taking photos? what do they take photos of?

🎭 MASKS - do they act differently around certain people? what's different between the way they act around friends, family, strangers, etc.?

✂️ SCISSORS - what is the "last straw" for them to cut someone out of their life? how easily do they let go of people?

💡 LIGHTBULB - is your oc a planner? do they write down every small detail or just wing it?

💎 DIAMOND - how rich are they? can they live the lifestyle they want to?

🎁 PRESENT - what types of presents would they be most happy to receive? are they good at gift giving?

🍼 BABY BOTTLE - what are their thoughts on children?

🔪 KNIFE - how do they react to injury / misfortune befalling their loved ones (significant other, family, friends)? do they put themselves at blame?

👑 CROWN - what does your oc want to be remembered as? why?

✏️ PENCIL - is there a particular quote / lyric that you associate with them?

🎵 MUSIC NOTE - what is their playlist like? their favourite artists? do you associate a particular song with them?

🎤 MICROPHONE - are they good at singing? what is their go-to karaoke song?

🎷 SAXOPHONE - do they play any instruments? are they any good at it?

📚 BOOKS - how were they at school? what is their best subject? what is their worst subject? do they have a favourite subject?

👖 JEANS - what is their go-to outfit?

🎨 PALETTE - can they draw? what do they like to draw?

🎡 FERRIS WHEEL - are they someone who wants to kiss at the top of the ferris wheel?

⏳ HOURGLASS - are they usually late or on-time?

🔫 PISTOL - do they trust people easily? how easily will they turn their back to someone? have they been backstabbed before? will they betray someone if given an ultimatum?

🎀 RIBBON - how would they fit into other worlds / aus? what aus would you like to try out? what fictional world would they fit / not fit into?

📎 PAPERCLIP - a random fact.

📦 PACKAGE - what are some "most likely to..." that can apply to them?

🖍️ CRAYON - what advice would you give to them?

⚙️ GEAR - what are your ocs thoughts on science & art? which do they give more importance to? how much value do they place on each?

🔧 WRENCH - are they good at fixing relationships? or do they tend to avoid doing so?

❇️ SPARKLE - what is their most prized possession? what do they value?

📏 RULER - is your oc well educated? where did they get their learning from?

transport

🚆 TRAIN - what is their answer to the trolley problem?

🚲 BICYCLE - can they ride a bike? what do they remember from learning to ride a bicycle?

weather

🌩️ LIGHTNING - are they scared of lightning?

💧 DROPLET - random angst headcanon

❄️ SNOWFLAKE - do people consider them cold? if so, what made them this way?

🌪️ TORNADO - what is the biggest change you've ever made to them? how have they changed from their original version?

🌈 RAINBOW - what advice would they give to their younger self?

🔥 FIRE - do they have any self destructive tendencies? what habits do they have that hinder them from becoming their best self?

☁️ CLOUD - a soft headcanon

🌟 GLOWING STAR - what do they think about when they look at the night sky? is there someone they want to star gaze with?

🌠 SHOOTING STAR - if they could make any wish with no repercussions, what wish would they make?

☄️ COMET - what do people assume about them? are they right?

hearts

💓 BEATING HEART - what gets their heart racing?

💘 HEART W/ ARROW - what traits do they look for in a relationship? do they believe in love at first sight?

💗 GROWING HEART - if they have a crush, is it noticable? what changes when they're in love?

❤️ RED HEART - their love language(s)?

💙 BLUE HEART - do they miss their s/o easily? how do they act when their s/o isn't around?

💚 GREEN HEART - what things make your oc feel comforted? hugs, kisses, food?

💖 SPARKLING HEART - are they a subtle or a showy lover?

💌 LOVE LETTER - do they like love letters? what kind of messages do they leave for their partner?

💔 BROKEN HEART - what could their partner do that would absolutely break their heart?

[sens0r]

𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗋𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗍𝗎𝗌 -- private, dom ( @mercyfuls ) 𝗍𝗂𝗆𝖾𝖿𝗋𝖺𝗆𝖾 + 𝗅𝗈𝖼𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 -- casino night

PROMPT . . . that's the stupidest fucking thing i've ever heard.

        tapping   her   manicured   fingertips   against   the   surface   beneath   them,   veronica's   attention   divides   between   the   shuffling   cards   and   her   own   hand.   a   quick   peek   at   her   flush   of   cards,   she   takes   a   moment   to   savor   her   choice   of   drink   —   a   martini   — before   devouring   the   olive   whole   and   downing   a   generous   sip   of   the   clouded   liquid.

        "i   understand   your   disbelief,"   she   remarks,   amused.   "who   would've   thought   solaris   was   powerful   enough   to   help   protect   from   radiation?"   with   a   crude   chuckle,   her   demeanor   is   unapologetically   cynical.   "you   can't   blame   those   poor   souls   in   the   bottom   plate   for   trying   to   test   their   luck.   survival   of   the   fittest,"   she   shrugs,   "maybe   we'll   see   more   recruits   this   upcoming   year."

        casually,   veronica   slides   a   stack   of   poker   chips   to   dom   as   a   silent   invitation   to   make   use   of   the   voucher.   "tonight   is   for   having   fun,   not   arguing."

[sens0r]

☎ — for maxime !

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✦ NAME   .   .   .   doctor d'aureville ✦ RINGTONE   .   .   . tilt, iphone ringtone ✦ LAST   TEXT   SENT   .   .   .   [    sms 📱 doctor d'aureville    ]   it's   going   to   be   another   late   night.   we   will   be   having   chinese,   any   allergies   i   should   know   about?

[sens0r]

☎

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✦ NAME   .   .   .   nessa. ✦ RINGTONE   .   .   . when we grow up, diana ross ✦ LAST   TEXT   SENT   .   .   .   [    sms 📱 nessa    ]   you've   missed   the   last   few   dinners   but   father   refuses   to   take   the   hint.   i   can't   stand   your   mother   either .  . .

[brittsmemes]

Put ☎ in my ask for your muses info in my muses phone:

NAME:

RINGTONE: 

PICTURE: 

LAST TEXT RECEIVED: 

LAST TEXT SENT: 

[sens0r]

𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗋𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗍𝗎𝗌 private, for demian ( @tvrmoils ) 𝗍𝗂𝗆𝖾𝖿𝗋𝖺𝗆𝖾 + 𝗅𝗈𝖼𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 -- casino night

PROMPT . . . please   don't   say   that.   i   don't   want   to   be   like   my   mother

         veronica   rolls   her   eyes,   the   reflexive   gesture   is   followed   by   a   huff   of   air   escaping   from   her   chest.   "yeah,   well.   you're   not   the   first,"   she   mutters   under   her   breath,   offering   a   glimpse   into   the   intricate   tapestry   that   has   shaped   her   into   the   woman   she   is.   she   had   baggage   too,   shocker. 

         flipping   a   poker   chip   between   her   manicured   fingers,   veronica   remains   unfazed   by   the   dim   light   of   the   casino   and   the   swirling   cigar   smoke   in   the   air.   her   honesty   cuts   through   the   relaxed   ambience.   her   hand   snaps   to   demian,   her   tone   sharp.   "i   don't   give   a   fuck   who   you   are   or   who   you   decide   to   become,"   she   asserts,   her   words   devoid   of   sympathy.   "i'm   not   offering   a   therapy   session,   so   quit   it   with   the   woe-is-me   bullshit."

         slamming   the   poker   chip   onto   the   table,   veronica's   gaze   hardens.   "your   mom   is   a   good   agent.   if   you   don't   want   to   be   like   her,   fine.   you'd   be   doing   her   a   favor   by   not   disgracing   her   legacy."

[homobiwan]

Some of you are so fucking pretentious. Not me tho when i take things too seriously it’s the right way

[tvrmoils]

               "     they  loathed  this  ,  this  stupid  thing  their  parents  forced  them  to  do  .  but  today  ,  demian  seo  had  set  their  mind  on  having  a  peaceful  evening  ,  and  if  that  required  being  their  parents’  owl  after  that  announcement  ,  they  would  acquiesce  .  no  buts  ,  no  attitudes  ,  no  stupidity  ( as  long  as  they  could  manage ) .                 veronica  kang  was  not  a  hard - to - find  person  ,  even  among  the  wave  of  mingling  people  .  she  was  a  flame  in  the  water  ,  red  amid  a  sea  of  whites  ,  gorgeous  as  ever  ,  stoicism  and  elegance  radiating  from  her  in  such  an  alluring  way  it  was  impossible  to  miss  her  .  her  attitude  ,  on  the  other  hand  ,  often  soured  her  charming  appearance .     "  yes  ,  ma’am ,  "     demian  replied  to  the  order  ,  mockingly  ,  but  feigning  it  enough  not  to  annoy  the  agent  too  much .     "  my  parents—  agent  iryeon  and  doctor  seo  want  to  know  how  …  serious  is  this  …  uhm  ,  notice ,  "     as  soon  as  the  words  left  their  mouth  ,  they  realized  they  could  have  worded  that  better  .  containing  a  sigh  in  the  face  of  their  frequent  failure  demian  bit  the  inside  of  their  cheek   —   godforsaken  scotch  and  its  ability  to  make  them  dumber .

[sens0r]

with   a   gentle   grasp   on   the   stem   of   her   champagne   flute,   veronica   takes   a   polite   sip,   exhaling   softly   as   her   shoulders   moved   in   a   swift,   subtle   motion.   her   gaze   shifts   to   the   younger   agent   beside   her,   and   for   a   fleeting   moment,   her   expression   softens,   allowing   a   glimmer   of   gentleness   to   peer   through   her   usual   stoicism.   her   sister   is   far   more   equipped   for   the   social   aspects   of   being   an   agent.   veronica   thrives   in   the   heat   of   the   moment,   clawing   her   way   to   the   top   --   business   first.   "well,   how   serious   do   you   think   it   is?"   veronica   asks,   her   stoicism   returning   in   an   instant.   "are   your   parents   in   attendance   this   evening?   i   would   hope   they   are." 

[greatpain]

          he's  choking.  hyperbole.  regardless,  the  tie  he  wears  is  suffocating,  or  maybe  it's  an  approaching  panic  attack.  he  hasn't  had  one  of  those  in  years,  but  anything  is  possible,  clearly.     (     the  video  replays  behind  his  eyelids  in  full  4k  resolution,  haunted     )     he  does  what  he  does  best.  lies.  plasters  a  smile  and  talks  and  talks  and  tries  not  to  be  bothered  by  how  unbothered  they  are  supposed  to  look,  tries  not  to  be  unnerved  by  how  easily  everything  rolls  off  veronica's  shoulders.  with  every  passing  day,  it  becomes  more  clear  that  she's  much  better  suited  for  this  position  than  him.  unsurprising,  but  he's  shocked  anyhow. 

          maxime  is  the  picture  of  cordiality,  hands  clasped  in  front  of  him  to  stop  the  tremor.     "     collaboration,     "     he  echoes,  grins  hollowly.  he's  grown  accustomed  to  stalemates  and  concessions  in  the  name  of  mercy's  greater  good,  accepted  that  there  are  some  lines  that  must  be  crossed  and  some  that  can  be  simply  written  over.  he's  exhausted,  frustrated,  seconds  from  playing  whistleblower.  cowardice  reins  him  in.

          voice  lowers,  if  only  to  ensure  that  anyone  listening  wouldn't  be  able  to  make  much  out.     "     and  what  of  the  rumor  being  passed  around     ?     are  you  planning  on  staging  a  cover-up     ?     releasing  a  statement     ?     my  intentions  are  to  conduct  further  research.  it  will  be  easier  to  do  so  with  the  department  standing  together,  rather  than  apart.     "

[sens0r]

neither   defeat   nor   failure   were   options   for   veronica.   the   morbid   video   refused   to   replay   in   her   mind;   it   served   as   a   cautionary   tale   of   the   inherit   risk   of   taking   the   serum.   while   she   wasn't   devoid   of   distress,   her   concerns   were   more   practical   —   the   looming   threat   of   budget   cuts   and   public   humiliation   weighs   heavily. intentionally   rubbing   elbows   with   influential   figures,   veronica   displayed   no   shame   in   her   game.   she   was   as   cutthroat   as   the   other   sharks   swarming   the   ball,   her   lip   upturned   in   slight   disgust   at   the   sight   of   her   colleague.   "get   it   together,"   she   demands.   "you   show   any   sign   of   weakness,   and   they   will   pounce."

from   the   pocket   of   her   clutch,   veronica   retrieves   her   compact   mirror,   tapping   a   gentle   finger   against   her   lip   with   meticulous   concern.   "yes,   collaboration,"   she   continues.   "you're   in   this   with   me,   aren't   you?   we   both   know   this   division   is   the   life   force   of   the   agency."   with   a   decisive   smack,   she   closes   the   compact   and   returns   it   to   her   purse.

"we   have   formidable   enemies,   but   even   stronger   allies,"   veronica   asserts.   "if   my   —   our   —   cover-up   doesn't   work,   someone   else   will   fabricate   a   story.   you'll   have   the   freedom   to   conduct   your   research   in   secret,   as   much   as   you   want   and   whenever   you   want."   she   turns   her   frame   to   stand   before   her   partner-in-crime,   "besides,   we   work   better   in   secret."   veronica   extends   her   hand   forward   to   adjust   maxime's   collar,   "we   won't   have   the   other   agents   snooping   around   where   they   aren't   supposed   to."

[sens0r]

𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗋𝗍𝖾𝗋   𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗍𝗎𝗌   closed,    edita   (  @or4cles     ) 𝗍𝗂𝗆𝖾𝖿𝗋𝖺𝗆𝖾   +    𝗅𝗈𝖼𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇   evening,   event   one   -   governor's    ball

as   the   crimson   hue   enveloped   the   crowd,   an   uneasy   tension   settled   over   the   unassuming   guests,   causing   them   to   twitch   and   squirm.   clark   scoffs   at   the   uniform   message   all   agents,   regardless   of   rank,   received,   his   cynicism   cutting   through   the   growing   anxiety   in   the   room.   "guess   they're   keeping   us   all   in   the   dark,   literally   and   metaphorically,"   he   quips   --   only   good   ol'    clark    delroy   laughs   in   times   of   distress.   turning   his   profile   to   the   intelligence   agent   at   his   shoulder,   clark   raises   an   eyebrow   in   anticipation.   "i   would   assume   this   is   all   in   your   wheelhouse,"   he   remarks,   gesturing   with   a   gentle   hand   wave   towards   the   crowd.   "so,   what   do   you   think?   is   someone   caught   somewhere   they   weren't   supposed   to   be,   so   they   pushed   the   big   red   button,   or   are   we   all   in   imminent   danger?" 

[doghoods-a]

he's too busy mindlessly deliberating through the panes of the nearest window when she crosses him. idling between the great clamor of a hired brass-band & the indistinct chatter filling all those other empty pockets of space. hence why he does not immediately respond, he'd tucked himself off into another world entirely. finally, steely gaze pivots toward her own. something softening around the edges. " veronica, " however impetuous, she deserved the extended greeting. he was her subordinate, after all. one should always bow their head to the oldgods even as they walked among them. " thank you for noticing. " there is no beat of confusion, he'd seen himself in too many mirrors this evening to consider a stray lipstick stain upon his cheek or the speckled remnants of a shrimp cocktail. he'd never made it a practice to eat at these sorts of events anyhow. " it's something new i'm trying. " meaning it had been a sollen excuse to not shave his face for a month and a half. palm works the side of his jaw & wisps the budding mustache, a proud gleam waxing over his visage. " adds to my mystique, don't you think? "

[sens0r]

veronica   waved   off   the   surrounding   crowd,   dismissing   her   daughter   along   with   them.   unbeknownst   to   her   only   child,   the   public   façade   of   the   family   business   concealed   a   web   of   secrets   meticulously   guarded   by   veronica.   every   action   was   calculated   ;   not   only   her   own   benefit   for   her   daughter. a   heavy   sigh   escapes,   carrying   with   it   a   weight   that settles   underneath   flesh   and   deep   into   the   bone.

veronica's   eyes   narrow   "your   demeanor   suggests   as if i   was   complimenting   you,"   she   remarks   coolly.   "make   no   mistake   warden,   i   find   you   rather   stupid-looking."   she   took   a   sip   of   her   champagne,   her   expression   unapologetic.   "to   put   it   simply,"   she   added   with   a   wry   chuckle,   her   eyebrows   wagging   slightly. absence   of   sympathy   in   her   laughter,   veronica   continues,   "but   anyway,   i   trust   you're   fulfilling   your   duties   in   assuring   the   board   that   kronos   is   responsible   for . . ."   she   paused,   clearing   her   throat,   "the   disappearance   of   the   agents."

[r0ughcut]

starter status: open, event post mini plot drop.

an   air   of   discomfort   clouds   vanessa,   yet   her   grin   offers   a   distraction   —   fooling   those   in   her   company.   for   a   moment   the   meticulously   crafted   mask   falters,   an   audible   huff   escapes   from   cherry   kissed   lips.   vanessa   watches   as   her   father   descends   from   the   stairs,   her   gaze   narrows.   "unbelievable."   she   swallows   what   was   left   of   her   wine.   the   lights   flicker   yet   the   trained   agent   keeps   her   composure.   vanessa   glances   over   to   her   colleague,   "i   left   my   phone   at   coat   check.   any   word   from   hq?" 

[sens0r]

 to   veronica,   there   was   always   a   rational   explanation   for   any   occurrence.    the   sudden   failure   of   the   lights   could   have   been   attributed   to   a   myriad   of    reasons,   however   a   security   breach   was   not   among   her   initial   assumptions.   veronica's   demeanor   shifts,   she   snaps   her   neck.   "i   suppose   that   level   of   incompetence   would   be   expected   from   you,"   she   hissed,   her   words   dripping   with   venom.   "were   you   under   the   delusion   that   this   was   some   sort   of   reward?   a   vacation?"   veronica's   tone   was   laced   with   sarcasm   as   she   delivers   her   bite.   "we're   on   the   clock,   vermouth."

[sens0r]

𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗋𝗍𝖾𝗋   𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗍𝗎𝗌   closed,     feat.   utp!   (   @tvrmoils     ) 𝗍𝗂𝗆𝖾𝖿𝗋𝖺𝗆𝖾   +    𝗅𝗈𝖼𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇   evening,   event   one   -   governor's    ball

effortlessly   blending   into   her   surroundings,   veronica   conceals   the   impending   turmoil   that   threatened   to   disrupt   the   biomedical   division.   with   precision,   she   ensures   that   her   fellow   agents   from   all   divisions   remained   discreet   about   the   contents   of   the   memo,   stressing   that   the   the   bond   between   sentinel   and   mercy   is   paramount. 

seizing   the   opportunity   to   network   and   strengthen   the   ties   between   the   two   agencies,   veronica   navigates   the   governor's   ball   with   purpose.   she   had   little   time   to   indulge   in   the   festivities,   intentionally   disregarding   those   she   deemed   unimportant   in   her   quest   to   forge   and   solidify   alliances. as   a   passing   waiter   caught   her   eye,   she   deftly   snags   a   champagne   flute,   her   first   drink   of   the   night.   "whatever   it   is,   you   better   make   it   quick."