Chapter 3: Briefing at Night

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And that night, Crowley has summoned all the Dorm Heads to Main Street to discuss what they need to do. Of course, the information about Grim hurting Briar is an understandable shock.

Crowley finishes the explanation, "...And that brings us to the task at hand. We must locate Grim and take him into custody. I've already dispatched the teachers."

"So Grim injured Briar?" Vil replies, "I see."

"Huh. I just can't picture him doing that," Kalim says.

"I was expectin' something a little more urgent than finding a lost kitty cat. Can't believe you dragged me outta bed for this," Leona says, and lets out a yawn of exhaustion.

Then Riddle says, "The culture fair is still going on. It's imperative we apprehend him for our visitors' safety."

"My, my. Grim never misses an opportunity to cause trouble whenever we have a big event, hm?" Azul replies.

"Malleus is out for an evening stroll. I'm here in his stead," Lilia says, "I admit I'm not great at finding things... But I suppose another pair of eyes can't hurt."

Ortho calls out, "Question! Does it matter if the target is alive when we bring him in?"

"Of course it does!" Crowley strictly answers, "You are to bring him in alive! And also unharmed, insomuch as possible!"

"So if we rough up the target, we fail the objective. K," Idia says, "Eh, I'm sure Ortho can handle a Grim capture quest EZPZ."

"Heh heh," Ortho giggles, "I've got a detailed map of the school, which includes all secret doors and underground passages. My IR scans should locate him in no time."

"I'll leave you all to it, then," Crowley says.

And with that, The Housewardens go their separate ways to find Grim and capture him.

In the woods behind the campus, Ortho continues his search for Grim. Ortho scans the area and soon his sensors pick up something. And soon enough, Ortho has found Grim.

"Bio-reading located within 15-meter radius. Height: approximately 70 centimeters. Magic detected. Confirmed as target. Commencing capture," Ortho says, and prepares his course of action.

Grim lets out a snarl of anger, and begins to lunge towards Ortho to attack him.

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