VB!Foxillians: Terminus

Disseminating Directions

- Vimaat's POV -

"Welcome back Vagabond, you too Tsenre!" I say as Emist and I wave to them from one of the empty booths.

"Oh? Quiet day for everyone?" Tsenre asks as they walk towards us.

"Yeah, not many visitors today. One guy wanted a shot and left promptly. At least that means we can talk in peace." Emist answered

"I'll bring my stuff to my room guys. Be back in a bit." Vagabond says as he walks towards the back.

"So, how's the plan developing?" Emist asks Tsenre.

"Well, Vera is aware of the plan and will be waiting for our signal. Ernst is already arranging for Vagabond's confrontational assistance. Vagabond's got his gear with him. We should be ready by tomorrow." Tsenre responds.

"That's good to hear." I say.

"Oh, by the way. Ernst wants to ask another favor from you two." Tsenre adds, looking at both of us. "You still have your gear from the occupation, right?"

"The rifle and the spotter's optic?" Emist asks.

"Yes, do you still have it?" Tsenre asks again.

"Yeah, we have it, it's in our room. Why?" I answer.

"Ernst is thinking of having both of you overseeing the battle. If Vileper survives the fight somehow, you fire the shot." Tsenre explains.

Emist looks at me worriedly.

"Look, I know that it hurts to kill a Viper especially since your girlfriend is one, but this one killed Vagabond's Sophie and Bleach. You have the permission of two Vipers on this one." I say as I pat his back.

"I suppose we can do that." Emist says.

"Glad to have you onboard." Tsenre says. "Now about Vagabond. How's he been? Not too much of a hassle I hope?"

"He's a happy camper. He is grateful for even the simplest of meals and he's alright to talk with I guess, though it still feels weird to talk to him. It's like talking to a younger version of the boss, not that I'm complaining." Emist says.

"I see. What about you, Vimaat? What do you think about Vagabond?"

"I still accidentally spook him sometimes and he absolutely lost it when I opened the door to give him breakfast this morning. I'd say he's interesting to have around. I know I had a good laugh every so often with him around." I said with the biggest grin on my face.

Emist nudged me softly.

"I mean, I know that I shouldn't be laughing at someone's trauma, especially when it was caused by my source material from another place, but you can't help but feel amused sometimes, y'know?"

"I get you. Sometimes you can't help but laugh sometimes. Regardless, I'm glad that Vagabond is comfortable here." Tsenre responded.

Shortly afterwards Vagabond came up the stairs.

"So when are we going to have the showdown Tsenre?" Vagabond asks as he gets closer to the booth.

"Most likely tomorrow, anywhere from noon to late afternoon." Tsenre says.

"Alright, sounds good." Vagabond says as he sits down across Emist and I.

"Can I get you two a drink? On the house." Emist asks as he stands up.

"We'll just have water, thanks. We'll save the drinking for after the showdown." Tsenre says.

Emist nods "Fair enough. Gotta stay sharp after all."

Emist comes back carrying a tray with four glasses of water.

"So, where exactly in Fox Forest is this going to go down?" I ask before taking a sip of water.

Tsenre pulls out his phone and opens the map app.

"The fight will take place around... here." Tsenre says, pointing to a section of the forest. "It's a natural clearing with plenty of hiding spots for Vagabond's backups. Ernst had a couple of Mk Vs clear a 'path' that Vagabond can use to 'run away' from Vileper and lead her there. We just need to hope she takes the bait."

"If there's anything I've learned from the four months that I've been running around, It's that she'll pursue me if she sees me." Vagabond assures Tsenre.

"Your gear was in the backpack I presume?" Emist asks.

"Yep, well, most of it at least." Vagabond says.

"Is there something you're still lacking?" Emist continues

"Don't worry about it. It shouldn't be a difficult component to obtain. I'll just ask you for it later, I'm sure you have some." Vagabond replies, subtly avoiding the name of the component he needs.

"Alright, just make sure you don't forget, alright?"

Soon a group of patrons entered the tavern.

"Good afternoon, table for 6?" one of them asks.

"Sure thing, right this way." Emist says as he gets up.

"I'd best be going. Take care of yourselves, alright?" Tsenre says as he stands up to leave.

"We will Tsenre, make sure you take care too." Vagabond says as he too stands up.

Vagabond went to the habitation modules under the tavern, I on the other hand went to the table to take their order.