(ambience fades in)

Avery: Back on the asteroid, our camera zooms in on one of these soldiers that was accompanying violet and they had been wearing their helmet the whole time and they take off their helmet to reveal a dark blue tiger furry and they bring their wrist up to their mouth and they say…

(Comm Sound)

Lazuli: This is agent Lazuli, we found them!

Commander: Excellent work, Agent Lazuli. It is time then, commence with the acquisition. Our visions have revealed who we need and why.

Lazuli: Of Course, Commander. You just want the Scaph brought in? None of the others?

Commander: Correct. Bruce is the first piece to our puzzle. His uncanny skills in camouflage and subterfuge will be most excellent in uncovering what Rhea and the rest of the Hegemony are plotting. When the time comes the scaph’s companions will be brought into the fold. For now, ensure Bruce’s cooperation by any means necessary. If you must, utilize the data gathered from your cousin Violet. Failure to procure Bruce is NOT an option.

Lazuli: Understood! Lazuli out.

(Comm Sound)

Lazuli: *sighs* you know, things were a lot simpler before becoming an Oracle.

Lapis: I know, Lazuli. You know I wouldn’t have asked you to join us if it wasn’t a matter of life and death.

Lazuli: Yeah, I know Lapis. Doesn’t make things easier. Do you really want to be allies with people that just blatantly murdered a relative, though?

Lapis: It isn’t about what I or anyone else wants. It’s about what must be done. You knew this could happen when you took the oath. Forsake all family loyalties, and all bonds of friendship. The Oracles and The Greater Good are all that matter.

Lazuli: You don’t have to quote the oath back to me, Lapis. I know my duty. I’ll get the job done. I was just saying that it isn’t going to be easy.

Lapis: I know. If it makes you feel any better, its not like Bricen was a noble or good member of the family. He certainly engaged in his fair share of awful behavior.

Lazuli: He was a damn bastard. Vindictive and murderous. But tradition demands that blood be paid for blood.

Lapis: And if Violet has her way, it will be. But it is not our place anymore.

Lazuli: (Sighs heavily) Yeah, you’re right. Thanks Lapis.

Lapis: Anyway, I’m heading back to Olympia. Anything you want me to tell our dads back home?

Lazuli: Nah. Just give them my love.

Lapis: Will do, Lazuli. Will do.