Splatoon: Old Hatreds

Next Generation

Cap'n Cuttlefish's shack, Octo Valley

"Lila! How are you feeling?"

Kal immediately rushed to Lila's side as soon as she and Captain Vale left Cuttlefish's shack.

Lila rubbed her eyes upon exiting. "Tired"

"She just woke up, give her some time." Vale explained.

Captain Vale was now carrying a boombox with her, which was playing the Calamari Inkantation, it seemed like she was taking no more chances with Octavio and his form of mind control and planned to listen to the Inkantation at all times now.

Kal thought to question why Lila had to be asleep during whatever de-mindcontroling process Vale just used, but didn't.

"She's shouldn't feel compelled to obey those trigger words anymore, observe. Lila, it would be much appreciated if you perform a handstand for us right now."

"Hmm? Why?" Lila asked, still half asleep.

"Hey, there aren't going to be any side effects, like say.... Lila is always going to look drowsy from now on?" Kal asked

"Of course not, it doesn't work like that." Vale replied.

Kal turned back to Lila "Hey Lila, it would be much appreciated if you joined us in Octo Valley."

Lila looked to Kal in surprise. "What? Really? But I really don't want to see Octo Valley anymore."

Lila's response was an uncertain one.

"Sorry I just had to check." Kal explained.

"Well if you are satisfied, we should get back to the lair as quickly as possible." Vale said

Kal nodded, and turned to Lila "Let's get you back to the orphanage."

Kalus and Captain Vale went in opposite directions.

"Come on Agent 3." Vale said.

"I think I'll go with Kal, you know, just in case something happens on the way back."

"Hey I can handle myself just fine!" Kal protested

"Ehh..." Inker smiled awkwardly.

"I'll send Eliza here as soon as we get back, now come on."

"Eliza? I'm sure literally anyone else would be a better choice."

"Fine then, I'll send anyone but Eliza."

"Why not Lynn? She's familiar with Kal already. Why are you in such a hurry to get back?" Inker asked.

"Because I've wasted too much time in these past days! Now come on, let's get going."

"Hey at least give the Cap'n his boombox back."

Vale was planning on keeping that boombox with her the whole time so that she could keep her mind clear using Calamari Inkantation.

"Ahh I let her keep it. It's a gift, from one cap'n to another." Cuttlefish explained

"Weren't you two at each other's necks just a while ago?"

"Ahhh that's in the past, anyone who is a fan of the Squid Sisters and their squidtastic grooves is a friend of mine!" Cuttlefish declared

Vale nodded "Besides, it's only natural for there to be some bit of rivalry between us captains of opposite races. Still, there's no hard feelings, heck I wouldn't mind grabbing a drink and discussing strategy with you, should we meet again. Ahh but that's unlikely."