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[schattenmagier]

@ infernalpursuit [ @miratenebrarum Pinocchio ] asked:

“Are you lost?” <- said in the most plain and emotionless way ever btw

Again. The thief found herself in a unfamilar place. Again, not the first time, and surely not her last. Standing now in a city she had never visited, Lilli was indeed lost. She also saw not a soul besides herself. Perhaps a dead place. Maybe a place in which she could find some valuable goods...?

A voice ripped her out of her thought's, and made the woman spin around... just to find a boy not standing to far away from her. Something on him was strange, though Lilli couldn't exactly tell what it was. Surely not his plain and emotionless way to talk to her, because she replied just the same, with her face also showing barely any reaction.

" I suppose I am... Do you mind telling me where I am? "

Perhaps she could get some information from this one. He was the only other person she saw around so far after all.

[schattenmagier]

And she watched from her newfound 'seat' as Junker took down the rest of the goons. And Lilli had to admit that she was a little impressed. He took them out so quickly and precise. Makes her wonder who he was under that mask. Not the average guy she assumed. Perhaps a little bit like herself.

As the other turns then to her, Schatten could have sworn that she had seen something like a smile for a second. Or it was just the trick of the light. Because he doesn't seems like someone who smiled a lot. Or at all. But she also knew him for not even a full day! So who knows what he is actually like?

" Yeah. Caught him all just for you, Mister Mysterious~ "

She still doesn't knows his name or alias, so he has to deal with this nickname for now.

" And of course! Glory is all mine for catching zhe guy! Now... Vhat you vanna do vith him, hm? Zhis time he can't run away again! "

And so he does.

He appeared for a split-second wisp to dole out a haymaker punch from one side. Then a repeat performance on the opposite side, for a whole other gangster. As the second went down, a tommy gun they were trying to grab from within a steamer trunk nearby started firing off into the ceiling, getting the remainder of these ne'er-do-wells ducking for cover.

All the easier to bash them over the head with chairs or stomp them into unconsciousness. With death of course, awaiting anyone who refused to stay down or escape. And then at last, the mystery man turned to look at Schatten.

And he slowly raised his forearm for a low thumbs-up. The expression on what was visible of his face uncurling somewhat from a frown to something that almost turned upwards into a smile. One of those 'blink and you'll miss it' type moments.

"Caught the ringleader... basking in glory, there?"

[schattenmagier]

[ Late Night Wanderings // Accepting! ]

@teknah asked:

“This path is scary at night…”  [[ Mainverse Nero for any version of Lilli

She doesn't often land on actual planets that often. Usually just on public space stations but... this one had been the only good place to get supplies before her fuel had ran out. And boy oh boy. When you are in space there is no day-night circle. It was always dark. And after staying on this planet for a few days she decided that she prefers the night. The sun was way to bright.

And the woman wasn't scared to walk around at night in this harbor. Even if she had been told to avoid certain paths. Well, she takes those anyway if she has to. Like right now. And it didn't take to long to someone to actually talk to her. Just... not in the aggressive manner that she would have expected.

A low laugh comes from behind her helmet. With her voice sounding a little distorted by it as she finally spoke.

" Oh, is it? Hm~ "

She eyes him behind her visor. Perhaps he didn't meant that he was scared, but wondered with that what she was doing in a place like this. No matter. Lilli decided to play around a little.

" Do you perhaps need someone to valk zhat path vith you~? I mean, I don't mind accompanying a cute guy~ "

And a little flirt. Because why not. He was kinda cute in her opinion.

" Besides, I need to go zhrough here anyway to get to my ship~ "

[schattenmagier]

@teknah / from X

She was kinda of ready for him to flip her over his shoulder or something like that. But thankfully, he apparently noticed quickly enough that it was just her. How lucky she was! Perhaps he was getting used to her sudden appearance? And how sweet of him trying to support her weight ♥

" Yes~ My favorite~ "

He was also one of the only vigilante's she knew so...

" Ohhhhh! Pizza? Mhm~ Maybe you let me join in on zhat~? If you get me one too, you might even get a real kiss zhis time~ "

The woman lilted again, and finally slid off his back, before opting to just stand closely next to him.

" Hm~ My idea's vould include something like cuddling, and perhaps even vatching a movie~ But I am not sure if zhe big bad Direlash is up for such zhings~ "

[schattenmagier]

X / @5mind

It wasn't that the green ranger had been specifically seeking her out , really. There had been mention of a suspicious figure lurking about this corner of the neighbourhood. But since the members of the mechanical squadron themselves could count as 'suspicious figures' as well, Fivemind was giving this stranger the benefit of a doubt. If anything, they were here out of curiosity. [ Reports of disturbance. ] read the words on Green Five's visor. [ Not accusing, just checking. ] [ Are you new around here? ]

The vigilante was pretty sure she knew who this robot was. Of course she had heard of the squadron from the goons, and villains who had came into the bar while she was working. Hm, the 'mechanical squadron fivemind' if she remembered right. But besides knowing that they were a team of five robots, and that they apparently were heroes, she doesn't know that much about them. Though, after she was a vigilante, she had guessed their ways would cross at some point. And today was the day apparently.

" Disturbance! Oh, vhat kind of disturbance, hm~? And how sweet of you to check up on me~ "

Schatten speaks, with just a hint of a flirt in her voice. Should she tell them that the 'disturbance' was probably caused by her? Well, or solved. Because she just beat up some guys who were out for trouble.

" And hm~ You could say, or vell text in your case, zhat I am new here, I guess~ "

[schattenmagier]

Again, Lilli listened silently. And she wishes she could understand, that she could relate, to the people who instead of leaving, decided to stay. To rather die with the city than escaping. It's their city. It is their home. It's probably understandable for everyone else who had a home, but for the thief it's just stupid, even though she doesn't says it out loud. The word 'home' doesn't really has a meaning for her.

" Then that is your decision I suppose... I guess I can only wish you good luck in this fight. "

Even though there is a chance that she has to join that fight if she wants to leave Krat alive. Ugh. Why does she always find herself in such situations?

It somehow surprised her to hear that Venigni put so much of his trust in Pinocchio though. Lilli was pretty sure he was talking about that puppet. Who else could it be? And she really couldn't but wonder how he could stop a sickness. The raging puppets outside? Sure. She had seen him fight. But fighting something that can't be killed by a weapon?

" You put a lot of trust in him... What makes Pinocchio so different from all the other puppets? I mean besides that he isn't trying to kill everything in his sight. "

"Yeah, that's the idea."

A loud sigh escaped his lips. It was good for the rest of the world, but... that didn't really make him feel much better, either. He was always against the idea of closing Krat to the rest to the world - wasn't knowledge meant to be shared? -, he would've loved to bring in people from every country out there... and now they're stuck there.

Half grateful nobody else was dealing with this mess. Half distraught nobody was coming to save them.

Still... Venigni shaked his head, once again forcing a hint of a smile as the thief kept talking.

"Some people have nowhere else to go. Some else... don't want to go anywhere.

This city might be on the brink of destruction... but it's still our city. And despite all the bad things that happened, and are happening-- and will continue happening (even tho I sure hope it doesn't mean things will get worse)... it's worth fighting for. It's worth saving."

Another sigh.

"And, well. I like to think our puppet friend might be the one who will actually save us all. He seems to have a good track record so far!"

[schattenmagier]

@teknah asked:

"You. They said you roughed up one of the local gangs for fun." Schatten has company on the rooftops...

"I just put those upstarts on MY payroll. What the hell'd you go and do that for?! Who even ARE you?!"

Ah. What a wonderful and quiet night. Schatten was currently laying on her back, on a rooftop. Watching the stars, and just relaxing... Until someone suddenly spoke to her. And they didn't sounded to happy with her little 'heroic' act.

But the vigilante didn't stood up yet. She just lazily bent her head a little backwards to look at the stranger. Huh... She isn't sure if that is a villain or hero. He sure looked a little bit... 'menacing' in that dark outfit!

" Huh? Didn't knew you guys are calling dibs on criminals now! "

And there was clearly amusement to hear in her voice as the vigilante spoke. Was this guy really angry that she beat the shit out of some gang? Come on.

" Vhy? You said zhe reason yourself already, haven't you? For fun! Or rather, because I found zhem simply annoying~ "

If that is the truth is debatable though.

" Also, you approaching me, not even knowing vho I am? Sad. And zhere I zhought most baddies, and goodies, have already heard of lil' old Schatten zhat everyone calls a vigilante~! "

She is simply teasing him at this point.

[schattenmagier]

[ Attention! // Accepting! ]

@5mind asked:

“I suppose you’ve deserved some of our attention." By 'our' Antares meant the Agency's, of course. Personally, he couldn't be assed to look into whatever vigilante was out prowling the streets. He's just trying to pay the bills here. "Schatten, was it?"

Oh boy. She was just taking a lil walk! Checking out the new city she had moved to. And suddenly there is a guy in front of her, and apparently knows her even! Not that this is surprising. She had been around for a few days, and well... Already made a name for herself. Now the only questions was... villain or hero? His appearance though... Hasn't she heard about a guy with a scorpion tail?

" 'Our attention'? "

Lilli or rather 'Schatten' looks around, but spots no one but the man in the helmet. Perhaps he means the one he is working for or with. Wouldn't surprise her to much. She already has been approached by someone from uhhhh... She forgot the name of that- company? Network? Well she forgot the name already. She just knows she turned them down, and told them to try harder to get her on their side.

Her attention was back then at Antares, and she simply shrugs. Hey! At least he knows her 'temporary name'. At least until she found something better.

" Deserve, perhaps. But zhe better question vould be, do I vant your attention~? I mean, not zhat I mind a hot guys attention but you know. It deepends on vhat you vant from me! "

Well, a little flirting doesn't hurts, eh?

" And you got zhat name right. Hm, I zhink I heard of you. Guy vith a scorpion tail... thing. But I didn't caught your name? "

[nightlaced]

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[schattenmagier]

Her reaction was actually quite adorable. A little like those girls she had seen in movies after they had received a call from their crush. Seeing her so giggly made the vigilante smile behind her moutmask. But what Lilli had said as really what she thought. Peekaboo sure did seemed like a fun little hero to have around. And who is she to try to kill someones spirit? She loves to tease, but that would be just mean for no reason.

There really was no surface or any difference when Schatten tried to feel for something underneath, above, and next to the jester. How interesting! She guessed then that this must be some kind of physic power then. A chuckle leaves the woman then though as Peekaboo spoke. Of course. No one likes to tell exactly what powers they had. She included.

" Of course~ I should have guessed! Vould be quite boring if everyone just revealed zheir secrets to anyone~! "

She did lightly tilt her head though when a finger was pointed at her then. And Schatten was again silent for a moment.

Of course she had secrets. Way to many perhaps. Nothing she is going to share if she can't help it. Or at least she isn't going to tell the truth if she is asked about it. So, the hooded vigilante simply shrugs.

" Yeah~ I do have some secrets~ Don't ve all, Peek~? "

[💜] Peekaboo giggled and playfully hid her face from such sweet words— all while she kicked her feet like an excited schoolgirl in a movie (all that was missing from this scene was a shrill squeal)! Instead: squeals were replaced by the chimes of bells on the ends of her shoes. 

Now, whether or not what Schatten said rang true like those bells of hers, it tickled the playful phantomime ever so. Ophelia had a long ways to go, but for tonight with the other beside her, she seemed to be on the right path.

Peekaboo’s smile stayed while she watched the other masked miss, whose hand slipped through nothing as it was held out underneath where the phantomime lounged. No solid matter, no change in the air, not even a static of ectoplasm.

“A magician never reveals her secrets.” She then placed a finger to her own lips as if to shush the other’s curiosity, before that same finger twirled around to point at Schatten.

“You look like you have your own secrets, too.”

[schattenmagier]

@raptorprowl / X

And she caught the taco, with one hand before pulling down her mouthmask with the other. But she doesn't starts to take a bite just yet. No no no. She still needs to tease the street ninja a little.

" I always got zhe best timing~ I mean, I also had a good timing appearing here, and help you out, no~? "

Not that he couldn't have handled these guys himself. It was still a little bit more fun to beat someone up together with someone you kinda like.

" And hm~ Vonder if I should take zhe taco now as declaration of love, Direlash~ "

Schatten jokes, teases, and gives the other vigilante a big amused smirk before finally taking a bite out of the taco. Oh, nice! It's still hot!

" Oh. Drinks! Vhat do zhey got? "

[nightlaced]

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[schattenmagier]

@deadmcnwalks X

" Wow. Such a charmer~ "

His words probably should have put her off much more, but... honestly? The mage had heard way worse. So she answered with a little tease, instead of calling him out on what did sound a little like a threat. No need to get to defensive just yet. Especially when she sees someone who made a throne out of shadows. Now that was interesting!

" Glad you like zhe spunk~ Zhere is much more vhere it came from~ "

The mage continued, before slightly moving a hand, and also forming a chair out of shadows, just to sit on it, and cross her legs.

" By zhe vay, I really like your little trick zhere~ "

[schattenmagier]

The way the tentacle moved, and showed that Trench was at first apparently confused, made the mage chuckle. Yeah, that was kinda cute. She isn't so sure anymore how she felt about the worm back then, but come on. How could she have not found them adorable in some way? And then they seemed to finally remember her.

" Vell, it's almost a decade! But yeah, it does feel like a long time. I see you haven't changed a bit, hm? "

With that she came even closer to their hole in which the worm had settled in. To take an even better look at Trench. Jup. Still same old weird creature. Perhaps they got a new trenchcoat. She couldn't tell. But what Lilli remembers is that Trench was no danger. At least not to her.

" I've been doing alright... Mostly. How are you? Also, I am not zhat old! I'm only twenty five! How rude of you to make me older zhan I am~! "

She jokes, obviously so, and crouched a little down to be more on uh... 'eye level' with them.

" Vhat are you doing here anyway, hm? Digging holes for fun? "

"Lilli...." A tentacle on their 'head' curled into a lil' questionmark-like shape for a little. There's an extended pause until the pieces fell in place. The tentacle sprung up like an exclamation. "Lilli! We have met!"

"Seven years...huh? I swear, it feels more like we haven't met in decades!" It really did feel longer and maybe they had both changed in their own ways. Of course, if there were physical changes on Lilli they wouldn't be able to tell.

"How have you been faring? Hm.....what is it humans do when they get older again? Get retired?"

[schattenmagier]

@nitroffense / X

" Zhen I'm probably not zhe right girl for you, cause I am sure I'm very decisive~! "

The vigilante commented, cheerfully as always, though lightly tilted her head at the floating guy. Hm. He sure isn't coming down to get more on eye-level with her, huh? Even though she is sure he was taller anyway. It makes her rub the back of her neck in a most dramatic way.

" Can't you come down from zhere~? I mean, my neck's gonna start to hurt if I have to look up zhe vhole time! Heh~ "

The vigilante doubted he will do that. Does seems like kinda a dick in her opinion. More the reason for her to be a little anoyance even more.

" Hm? My specialities? Zhat's easy! I can make a hell of an amazing coffee! My usual vork includes flirting and annoying my vay around, and oh! Oh! Oh! I know zhis GREAT bubble tea shop owner! He makes zhe best bubble tea you could find in town! "

Does anyone really except a normal answer from this lady at this point? If he does, he sure is gonna learn that she is most of the time simply bullshitting her way around.

[schattenmagier]

@5mind / X

Coldsnap felt eyes upon his back. Or did he? Maybe he did and it was the usual set of eyes that would occasionally follow him when he retreated away from the crowds and the open spaces after a battle. But he hadn't fought anyone or anything just now. He'd only transformed to help with evacuations from a nearby apartment fire. No arson suspected. It was probably just an accident, really. Coldsnap did not turn around. Instead he walked on briskly ahead. There's a focused coldness in the air behind him, supposedly to deter whoever might be tailing him. It was probably some curious by-stander or plucky journalist anyways.

Oh, he was absolutely right about feeling eyes on his back. But it weren't the eyes of any fans, by-standers or annoying journalists. Not this time. This time it was a certain vigilante who apparently couldn't resist the urge to bother every hero, and villain who appeared in Bayfloat. And Coldsnap won't be an exception.

Schatten also didn't really made it a secret that she was indeed following after him. She just wanted to see how long it would take the ice hero to turn around and adress it. Lilli wondered if he had heard of her. The masked vigilante causing some trouble here, and there. Perhaps even that she did destroy one or two secret labs by now. And while she did wanted to see how long it would take him to notice her, her curiosity got the better of her...

So the vigilante took a few faster steps, until she was walking alongside Coldsnap. She did feel the coldness that he radiated, but it didn't seemed to bother her at all. Lilli was always feeling cold after all...

" Hi, Mister Snowball~ Really nice save earlier~ Very heroic~ "

The vigilante started, and lightly tilted her head to eye him. And she isn't hiding that either.

" Zhough... you are not even staying to give some of your fans an autograph? Heard some of zhem vere reaaaaaally disappointed vhen you suddenly disappeared again~ "