Power & Control // Naeun ♕
There it was, the super-special-ultra-amazing-Chobotics Expo that had everyone talking. Frankly, Tzuyu wanted absolutely nothing to do with it. This place was far too hot and there was a revolting amount of screaming children. Granted, it would probably be less uncomfortable if she wasn’t wearing all black in such weather. Yet, even she could tell there was a sense of electricity in the air. A lighting storm of strong emotions. It felt disgustingly unnatural. So, of course, Lotus sent her there with practically everyone else within the organization to locate the source of this magic. For what, Tzuyu sure as hell wouldn’t know. Her only instructions were to “locate the magic and harness it using any means necessary.” She wasn’t exactly thrilled with the proposition, but couldn’t exactly complain about a company field trip either. The expo being held outside of Seoul meant she could get away from the city for at least a little while. One fact, however, worried Tzuyu. Whatever or whomever was the source of this magic must be incredibly powerful. Meaning, people who found the source were likely to die. Comrades who don’t deserve death could very likely be the ones to lose their lives. It left a bitter taste in her mouth.
She pulled up to the large convention center in her mother’s old beat-up car. All she said before hand was that her school was going on a field trip and she needed a ride. Thankfully, her mother believed that. That old tin can of a car was embarrassing to drive around in, but it was the only option she had. Not to mention the head of Lotus had instructed each member to show up at different times to not cause suspicion of their activities, so she couldn’t even carpool. Sitting alone in a parking spot, Tzuyu came to realize that she had only seen the founder at meetings a few times. It always seemed that the council members were the ones to interact directly with members. Then again, maybe that was because she always showed up late to Lotus meetings. It wasn’t her fault there was always traffic in Seoul.
There was a small woman that Tzuyu could tell was the founder. She appeared to be sitting down, not that she could see that clearly. That woman’s magic must be powerful. Frankly, it made her heart beat quicken. Nervousness hit her like a truck. Oh my god, she was going to meet probably one of the most powerful people in the magical community; certainly one of the most powerful people in Lotus. No, no, no, don’t act like some giddy fan. That would just be embarrassing. She had an important task to complete and couldn’t afford to be some child screw-up. Focus, Tzuyu, focus
With sunglasses on her face, she walked up to the woman, and picked up a pamphlet for the expo at a nearby kiosk. Damn, it was even hotter outside her car. Tzuyu stood next to Naeun and pretended to study the slip of paper to not raise suspicion. How sneaky. “Tzuyu here, reporting for investigation.” She spoke quietly, still reasonably nervous. She awaited patiently for further instructions from the founder about how to deal with such a task.
