OPERATION: Protect Inkopolis

Agents Assemble!

Splatoon franchise is owned by Nintendo. Project Splatoon 3 is owned by Alexis 'Squeaky' Pflaum.

Squidbeak HQ, 7:21 PM

"We need to hurry. We can't be late," said Callie as she, Marie and Captain Cuttlefish walked down the hallway to the meeting room.

"Relax Cal. It's not that far. And besides, gramps can't be left here alone, now can he?" asked Marie.

"Thanks for your help, girls but Callie is right. We only have about five minutes until the meeting starts," said the captain.

"Sorry gramps but that was just my anxiety talking. The others would understand," Callie insisted.

"But the agents count on me to be there," said Cuttlefish. "And I don't want my granddaughters feeling bad about me."

"We don't gramps. We just want you to be okay," Marie pointed out.

"I'm fine. Let's please just head to the meeting," said the veteran as he sped up ahead of them, albeit slightly.

The Squid Sisters watched as the three of them walked towards the doors. He never wanted to outright admit it but he knew it was true. Age wasn't going so well for him. Not anymore. He couldn't be alone in such a state so the girls took it upon themselves to take care of him. To at least make the last few months comfortable for him.

The problem was although he appreciated the gesture, he was downright stubborn at times, insisting he never needed it. However, they were the only two he could depend on. None of the other agents knew of his current condition and he didn't want them to be all sympathetic for him.

The girls only hope they can keep that secret, even though everybody would find out eventually…

It took the members a good ten minutes to get to the meeting room for the new activities. However, Hitto and Hachi came in last, finding the rest of Squidbeak Splatoon already seated and waiting for Callie and Marie to come with Captain Cuttlefish.

The two were confused as to how long they were waiting for them. Pearl was rocking to music on her headphones (borrowed from Marina), Nana and Inkogen were busy admiring the brand new laptop, Marina was looking through the day's activities on her own laptop and Maika was conversing with Arii. Everybody, including themselves, was in their uniforms.

"I hope we didn't keep you all waiting," said Hachi.

"Hey Hachi. Where were you?" asked Maika.

"I was just walking around. I needed a breather," Hachi shrugged.

"That's it?" Nana said alert, making Inkogen flinch. "Why didn't you answer my call then?"

"Uhh…."

"Nana, you said yourself he always picks up your calls," Hitto interrupted. "So of course he would've answered you call, unless his phone was off."

"Y-yeah. Phone batteries, am I right?" Hachi said in stuttering fashion, almost making Hitto bury his face in his palms as Nana narrowed her eyes.

"Fine. I believe you. But I'm still angry at you," said Nana as the hareling beside her sighed in relief.

Just in time as the two agents sat down, Callie, Marie and Cuttlefish had arrived. Marina was still typing on the keyboard but she nudged Pearl to promptly take the headphones off.