BLACK ORDER GROUP CHAT [BLACK ORDER MEMBERS ONLY] (OLD)

[kaisoumods]

The Black Order
per umbras ponere ordinem


MEMBERS:

2024 Group Chat

[OOC: this is a catch-all group chat for the Black Order members to use however they'd like. This chat is open ONLY to Black Order members and is not actually part of the Libra app (but their own separate network). ]

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UN: Velvet | Voice

[gotbadblood]

[Shortly after this, she'll be sending a message to the other Black Order members]

I think I found our target. Got attacked by a green plant guy over some grass near the entrance of the portal. Ran away before I could finish him off.

UN: Jusis | Voice

[noblerise]

[Jusis will have to ask her for the details later. This takes priority.]

Understood. Which direction was he heading towards?

UN: Jusis | Voice

[noblerise]

[Given the two posts on the Libra app that just went up, Jusis decides to address them here with his fellow Guardians.]

I assume you've all seen two posts mentioning the fae. If you haven't, you may wish to look at them for context. Regardless of your feelings about seers in general, for the sake of security, I think it best that we move forward with that post as a word of warning. I see no harm in being prepared.

[With that being said....]

Fugo, Ash, I want you both to take more caution than normal next month. Stop by Blackbird for wards and charms, they're being handed out for free as a courtesy and precaution.

Re: UN: Jusis | Voice

[dawnsdarkness]

Have people encountered anything like what's being described before?

UN: Velvet | Voice

[gotbadblood]

[Well it's already been a week with the prophecy warning and Yrael suddenly getting reassigned. The cat sure got out while he could.

Velvet is here with only more bad news. Her voice is full of offense after this post appeared on the Libra network ]

POKEGO sent a shrink.

[How dare they. They should know full well the Black Order is full of psychologically fucked people and they did this]

UN: Jusis | Voice

[noblerise]

[Jusis is in the middle of work, but he takes a moment to get on when he sees that. He's typing up some official documents on his laptop while he does.]

Good. Maybe we can use them. Or, more specifically, you could.

[No sympathy from him, Velvet.]

UN: Jusis | Video

[noblerise]

[Alarm bells have been ringing ever since Zodiac's announcement of Moxxie giving them an immortality peach. Jusis has been busy going over the past announcements since the Zodiac Race, trying to read between the lines and gain as much information as he can. He can only come to one conclusion, which is why he's calling the other Guardians assigned here in this group chat.]

I've gone over Zodiac's previous announcements to Libra. They've been up to something ever since they were given a peach that grants immortality. The last post by the tired intern was suspicious, but this latest announcement has confirmed my suspicions.

[He crosses his arms, expression grim.]

I see a few possibilities for why, and none of them are pleasant to say the least. That being said, I believe it's time that we started taking a closer look into Zodiac and what they're planning.

un: Ashley | voice

[switchaxe]

[He is very upset so no video for y'all.]

Want me to go around punchin' interns?

UN: BLACK ORDER | ENCRYPTED | TEXT | 3/3

[kaisoumods]

[It's time for another mission. Instead of the phone giving the usual notification, the Black Order guardians will hear bells ringing in their head until they check the message.

The Black Order guardians know exactly what it means: their bosses have a mission for them. And per usual, the message is annoyingly cryptic]

Unwelcome guests
Are nothing more than pests
Seelie, Unseelie - doesn't matter which
In the end they'll bewitch
Seal them away
From where they stray
Before one becomes prey

[They can attempt to respond, but there is no reply as usual. The message itself be completely illegible to anyone who isn't a Black Order member.

OOC: This is the mission for the Black Order for March! Like any of the missions, it's up to you how your character wishes to proceed. It is also up to you if you want your character to disclose mission details to non-black order characters, though the Order itself tends to be secretive. Also should you need to opt-out, no worries! We can just say your character is handling something else. ]

un: Ashley | voice

[switchaxe]

Would it kill them to just tell us "handle the fucking faeries"?

un: Patrizio; text

[infezione]

So, uh, good news, surprisingly? I figure everyone would want this as a heads up, but we now have a backup healer.

It's me. I've apparently developed some healing ability.

I don't know the extent of it yet, but even just a little is still helpful, right?

[There's a pause, before he adds as an afterthought--]

But if anyone gets hurt because they did something stupid and they come to me, you heal the slow way, got it?

un: Ashley | text

[switchaxe]

confirming the healing ability. used it on me

Voice | un: Jusis

[noblerise]

[The moment the Zodiac post goes up, Jusis is on it like a bloodhound.]

I want eyes on the Zodiac building. Keep your distance, check in every hour, and we're doing it in shifts. Ash, Fugo, Morgan, I'll cover for your absence at school so that you can help. Each of you kids needs an adult Guardian with you for your shift.

Voice | Un: Velvet

[gotbadblood]

Why did something happen?

[Look she may have only quickly glanced at it before chucking her phone aside- per usual]

voice; un: freelancer

[lapislazily]

This is Zhongli. It's good to see some of you again, and nice to meet the rest of you. As I mentioned on the network proper, I was sent here on orders.

My arrival should not be entirely unexpected. Our superiors wanted me to gather more information about the current situation. What I find here may determine how much aid they are able to provide, so don't hold anything back.

To that end I would like a detailed account of the events of the past month, especially where Zodiac's movements and communications are concerned.

not here

[gotbadblood]

[Velvet gets the notification and pulls out her phone to look at it.

....

Yeah she's just gonna put her phone back down and pretend she didn't see this. Not today Satan, let Jusis deal with this one]

4/1; voice; un: freelancer

[lapislazily]

Avoid Undertown for the time being. I've confirmed higher than usual hostility. It wasn't my intention to test those limits while compiling my report, but rest assured that fighting Zodiac agents on their own terms is a fruitless—and possibly painful—endeavor.

[If he sounds a little tired, you're not imagining it.]

un: velvet

[gotbadblood]

Are you saying they attacked you?

4/3; voice/action; un: freelancer

[lapislazily]

[Gods, he really doesn't want to be the bearer of bad news, but that's part of why he's here. When things go sideways, Zhongli becomes the rock in the storm.]

The situation has changed.

Jusis Albarea and the other volunteers deployed the countermeasure, but it did something that none of us were expecting. [And here is where the screaming starts most likely.] Shadows appeared and dragged them into some other realm, with the exception of one... and a bystander, a child, was taken instead. The reason is unknown.

Professor Waver Velvet, Takame Kesi, Jusis Albarea, and Danny are alive, for now. But until they are freed, their lives are in danger.

[He takes a deep breath.]

Now that the plan has changed there's no reason to keep it from you. Shroud, the remaining volunteer, will be getting the word out to the rest of the app users soon.

The original plan was to send the volunteers in as a forward team to penetrate Zodiac's headquarters—not directly, but through the use of the MetaNav. With the help of the other Libra users, infiltration of Zodiac should still be possible, and it gives the chance to rescue the volunteers at the same time.

Our orders were clear: completion of the mission is the priority, and the safety of the volunteers is secondary. However, there is nothing truly preventing any of you from helping your friends. I intend to offer my help as well.

[This message has already gone on too long, so he wraps it up:]

... I have Jusis's phone, and I'll be delivering it to his apartment shortly. If you have questions, meet me there.




[And, as promised, he knocks on the door. Don't mind the pizza heelies, they are not the most distressing part of this announcement.]

action

[infezione]

[There's no response from Fugo over the group chat.

No, he's silent as he lets Zhongli in.

Utterly silent.

... It may be a bit warmer than strictly comfortable for most.]

UN: BLACK ORDER | ENCRYPTED | TEXT | 5/1

[kaisoumods]

[It's time for another mission message. Instead of the phone giving the usual notification, the Black Order guardians will hear bells ringing in their head until they check the message.

The Black Order guardians know exactly what it means: their bosses have a message for them. And per usual, the message is annoyingly cryptic]

Well done well done
Even if it wasn't fun.
For missions we have none
Two more journeys to you have begun
But don't become undone
Rest, relax everyone.

[OOC: In other words...no direct missions this month! Yay?]

un: Ashley | voice

[switchaxe]

Anyone else not trustin' that text?

5/1; voice; un: freelancer

[lapislazily]

In light of the orders we have received—or not received, as it so happens—I would like to put forth a proposal.

We have mostly met each other in a work capacity. I think several among us would benefit from a more informal gathering, like a luncheon.

It would be a simple matter to reserve a room in the local recreation center, or through the apartment complex if that is an option. What kind of food would you all prefer to have catered? [He noticed how few of you can cook, and since he doesn't have a Supreme Cuisine Machine he's definitely not going to pretend to be the stove god over here.

The only question is who is paying for it.]

[switchaxe]

Could do it pot luck style, if people actually wanna do this.

[HE SAW CELLOGATE LIKE HELL IS ASH GOING TO LET JUSIS HAVE A CRISIS OVER MORE MONEY SPENT]

un: tsubaki

[kanka]

[Yes, hi, hello, he is well aware of the whole deal going on with him coming here. Which is why the group is getting this message.]

I would like to apologize, first, for my sudden arrival. As we all know, the Order has its reasons for its methods and communications.

However, I'm sure you're aware that me being here myself is a statement in and of its own. I will answer any questions you may have, provided they do not go against my own orders.

To start with, for anyone who is curious- I have read the reports that have been sent to the Order by Albarea-san, so there is no need to explain recent events. If you would wish to notify me of anything else that may have been missed, however, please do not hesitate to do so.

[There is a break here in information, this is just so Ayato can emphasize this next point.]

A notice, as well- going forward, the ones in charge in the Order are going to be scrutinizing much more during future missions. In simpler terms; the higher-ups are going to begin cracking down on those who refuse to complete their assigned tasks. There will be severe repercussions, if you will.

[This is part of the main reason he was sent. To monitor the situation, of course, but to also let the others know that The Black Order is about to get more serious in their demands. You're welcome. 8)]

text; UN: Inazuma

[eiternity]

I see.

As long as it does not effect my research, I do not care to do what the Order asks of me.

un: andacht

[entmachtung]

well well well. what do we have here?

text; un: freelancer

[lapislazily]

[...]

It's a private messaging channel for ease of communication between team members.

[He's being helpful, about as helpful as a guy posting without introducing himself by name.]

UN: BLACK ORDER | ENCRYPTED | TEXT | 6/1

[kaisoumods]

[Hope you had a good vacation, because it's time for another mission. Instead of the phone giving the usual notification, the Black Order guardians will hear bells ringing in their head until they check the message.

The Black Order guardians know exactly what it means: their bosses have a mission for them. And per usual, the message is annoyingly cryptic]

A conman seeks to clear his sins
Not by penance, but by erasing minds
Watch out for any water skins

Eliminate this blight to humankind
Ensure he can trick no one anymore

[They can attempt to respond, but there is no reply as usual. The message itself be completely illegible to anyone who isn't a Black Order member.

OOC: This is the mission for the Black Order for June! Like any of the missions, it's up to you how your character wishes to proceed. It is also up to you if you want your character to disclose mission details to non-black order characters, though the Order itself tends to be secretive. Also should you need to opt-out, no worries! We can just say your character is handling something else.

We'll be discussing in the discord how this mission will proceed OOCly. ]

un: tsubaki

[kanka]

Interesting. It seems we’ll definitely be occupied for this mission.

The fact that the Order calls him a conman does concern me, however.

["Conman" usually by the Order’s standards means they’ve done a lot. He’s certainly come across a few in his time as a mediator. It’s not a label someone usually wants.]

un: velvet | 6/21

[gotbadblood]

[Well this is news that's important to share with the team, so.]

Jinwoo's a vampire now and won't let me test if he sparkles.

text: un; arise.

[lowestclass]

[ this woman....!! ]

Don't you think such an announcement should have been a little more formal than that!?

UN: BLACK ORDER | ENCRYPTED | TEXT | 7/1

[kaisoumods]

[It's the start of the month, so it's time for another mission. Instead of the phone giving a notification, the Black Order guardians will hear bells ringing in their head until they check the message.

The Black Order guardians know exactly what it means: their bosses have a mission for them. And per usual, the message is annoyingly cryptic]

House of Knowledge
Goes into Spirit Realm
Takes out a haulage
Artifacts could easily overwhelm.

Send the items back to their proper home
Stop the thief and his pole
Look for a display of Rome
That should be the things he stole.>

[They can attempt to respond, but there is no reply as usual. The message itself be completely illegible to anyone who isn't a Black Order member.

OOC: This is the mission for the Black Order for June! Like any of the missions, it's up to you how your character wishes to proceed. It is also up to you if you want your character to disclose mission details to non-black order characters, though the Order itself tends to be secretive. Also should you need to opt-out, no worries! We can just say your character is handling something else.

We'll be discussing in the discord how this mission will proceed OOCly. ]

un: Ashley

[switchaxe]

ftr I'm on medical leave so no one ask me to do anything like fightin or some shit. getting your teeth kicked in by your ex-possessor does that.

anyway are we reverse Indiana Jones-ing this shit

un: Ashley | while he and ZL are out casing the museum

[switchaxe]

fuck the old man has a CHECKBOOK

who the hell has a CHECKBOOK in 2023?! how do you buy anything @ Zhongli?

un: freelancer

[lapislazily]

In the days before plastic cards were widespread, that was how most people purchased their necessities when they did not have the coinage on hand.

UN: Velvet

[gotbadblood]

[After Eizen had said he was going to go meet with Sorey & company, Velvet had told him he had 4 hours to check in before Velvet assumed they were up to no good and would go on a murderous rampage. She even recruited a few Black Order members (Jinwoo, Lapis, Zhongli) to her cause.

And as the clock ticks, there's no word from Eizen. It's only in the last minute does he send a text, so she's just going to send a quick text in the group chat before SOMEONE deploys the Wrath of the Rock]

He messaged, he's fine. Don't attack.

[NOTHING ALARMING HERE NOPE]

un: arise.

[lowestclass]

[ ...goddamn it are you telling him he got up, dressed, got his weapon and bear out for no reason and now he's just on standby outside waiting for... nothing... ]

isn't this what they'd call 'cutting it a bit close...'

text; UN: inazuma

[eiternity]

Hello, this is Ei.

I have recently come to the conclusion that my solitude has been a...mistake. From this point onward I shall try to remedy this. I look forward to your help in this endeavor.

text; UN: arise.

[lowestclass]

Oh.

Well, I agree that being alone all the time isn't healthy, so.
If you'd like someone to erm.
Spend time with, I would make time for you, Ei-ssi.

...Preferably after sunset, due to my erm. Condition.

late july; voice; un: freelancer

[lapislazily]

[Zhongli's tone is quiet, and he sounds a bit like he's trying to guard the phone from outside noise. He may have fucked up.]

Is anyone here familiar with the complications of vampirism?

I helped Jinwoo with his condition after he displayed symptoms of starvation, and he is reacting strangely. I believe he may be hallucinating.

He's unharmed and otherwise fine physically, but I wanted to reach out in case someone had dealt with this before.

Voice | UN: Jusis

[noblerise]

[There's an immediate question from Jusis the fucking moment Zhongli says this.]

Did you just give our resident vampire a drink of divine draconic blood?

UN: BLACK ORDER | ENCRYPTED | TEXT | 8/1

[kaisoumods]

[It's the start of the month, so it's time for another mission. Instead of the phone giving a notification, the Black Order guardians will hear bells ringing in their head until they check the message.

The Black Order guardians know exactly what it means: their bosses have a mission for them. But unlike their usual cryptic verses, they get straight to the point.]

Heretic Weissmann has been spotted in Kaisou.
He intends to abduct Libra app users to fan the flames of Krusnik anew.
Eliminate him and any of his associates.

[They can attempt to respond, but there is no reply as usual. The message itself be completely illegible to anyone who isn't a Black Order member.

OOC: This is the mission for the Black Order for August! Like any of the missions, it's up to you how your character wishes to proceed. It is also up to you if you want your character to disclose mission details to non-black order characters, though the Order itself tends to be secretive. Also should you need to opt-out, no worries! We can just say your character is handling something else.

We'll be discussing in the discord how this mission will proceed OOCly. ]

un: Ashley

[switchaxe]

in case anyone missed the memo, I ain't going out this mission. I'm an escaped victim. I'll explain what I can remember about their shit, but that was eight years ago

UN: Jusis | Voice

[noblerise]

I wanted to let everyone know that, in recognition of everyone's efforts, I'm allowing all of you to take the rest of the month off for your own time. You've all more than earned this rest. Ayato, this means that only urgent paperwork should be filed. Everything else can wait until September.

[Jusis knows how you operate, Ayato. He's the exact same way.]

Also, as a reminder to everyone: the Libra app will allow you to call from anywhere in the Spirit Realms, regardless of whether or not you have signal. There's also a hole in Hyrule that I strongly advise everyone to stay away from. The depths are dangerous and there's no known way out.

That is all. Please enjoy your vacation.

un: Patrizio; voice

[infezione]

Did something happen to prompt that reminder...

[No comment on the vacation, even if he feels like he hasn't really earned it.]

un: Patrizio; text

[infezione]

Okay, so, uh.

[And that little bit of preceding text is accompanied by a photo of an Electro Vision, sitting right in the middle of Fugo's desk.]

I just got back from an errand to find this on my desk, and while I definitely have other questions, saying I'm a little perplexed by the "why" would be an understatement.

un: Ashley

[switchaxe]

shit they come in purple?

un: velvet | text

[gotbadblood]

I found a guy willing to be our blacksmith to our weapons, but he needs a place to set up his forge.

Anything we can do about that?

[switchaxe]

what nutjob with a cannibalism fetish did you find?!