AAA- The opening speech ceremony is over, it's time for the dance. More importantly we're looking forward for what happens after the dance.
Bolt- You know what? I genuinely feel something isn't right inside this party.
As Bolt and AAA take their positions the dance between Lyria and Eric also happens simultaneously a bit further away from Bolt.
As the dance began, Bolt and AAA slowly got into the hang of it, dancing slowly since they were quite inexperienced. But meanwhile it seemed like Eric had a few words to say to Lyria while the dance was progressing.
Eric- Hey. You're enjoying this aren't you?
Lyria- Not really.
Eric- Well then let me tell you, something of a hint that would keep you vigilant tonight.
Lyria- Go on.
Eric- *moves closer to Lyria's war* if I put up a trasngresion in front of the two hundred thousand people in this building, what would you do?
Lyria- So, what happened to peace and stuff.
Eric- A transgression would indeed make peace for me, for I would love to borrow the Power of the Scorpio.
Lyria- What do you mean by borrow?? Do you mean! You can steal the powers of any people who have the 'Consort' authority?
Eric - Seems we're made for each other. Ahahaha, you have deciphered everything, EVERYTHING that I have been plotting so far.
Lyria- That explains why the overseer got so close with you. You haven't layed a finger on her haven't you...you shameless being?
Eric- My, my, I am a man of my priorities after all. I have come here for what I needed.
Lyria- That's not enough reasoning.
Eric- An unfathomable numbers of events could take place. Im any case, there would be no tranquility would there? If the entire objective is to 'borrow' the Scorpion Consort's power by a method of transgression!
In any case, there is little to no reason for me to tell you this. Now then you're probably wondering ~
Lyria- Why have you opened up to me after all this time?
Eric- Remember our deal? Your friends are no longer a controversial deal after the dance is done. Now let's go slowly because there is plenty you would wanna knows, wanna decide based on what I say and wanna get an idea of you want to tell what I say to your companions or NOT!
Lyria- This entire dance with you has been more of a slow conversation, rather than a dance...
Could you atleast not threaten and then proceed to do nothing about it?
Eric- For example, I did actually die fighting my comrades, The Cetus, but then how did I survive??
Makes you wanna think I'm a ghost ehehehe~
Lyria- No, it really makes me understand why you people are Vanguards. If the latter was all you were... I would have finished you in one move near the highway.
Eric- Excellent. Excellent. My, my what confidence. Although, I would never doubt YOUR abilities.
Lyria- So, care to tell me about why you opened up? I don't like asking things twice.
Eric- What will be your next move? Perhaps there's a possibility that my plan could 'collapse' this place. But since I have no other hindrances other than possibly you.....what will be your next move?
Lyria- As long as me and my companions are safe, I cannot care less about this building.
*Oh but wait, isn't that CEO person the key to potentially unlocking Bolt's memories*
Eric- Excellent, Ms Lyria. Then I shall get the three of you out of here. Well....if you really care about your lives then perhaps you must leave Echelon rightaway after this dance.
Lyria- .....
Eric - Don't be a confused-case. A deal is a deal.
For the dance to conclude, there is still two minutes left. Lyria, takes the attempt to ask him one more question.
Lyria- But what if someone stops your path?
Eric- Hahaha...thanks for your concern but, this is the build up. I've jailed her up anyways and the overseer is in the palm of my hand.
Lyria- Have you ever studied about variables in school?
Eric- My lady, apologies for the incoming language but please keep away from bullshitting me. I, Eric Larson have given up and entire life, throwing it away just to keep my little rival away from my business.
You do underestimate the power of Vanguards. Please don't try to piss the shit out of me by telling me there are variables blocking my way.
Lyria- So, it does seem that you've thought of it, which is why you're panicking when I mentioned that.
Loud Speaker - AND WITH THAT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE DANCE CONCLUDES AND YOU ALL CAN ENJOY THE REST OF THE NIGHT IN THE CASINO. PLEASURE TO HAVE SUCH INIMITABLE PEOPLE BY MY SIDE.
Eric- Tch, so you also believe that there could be a variable amongst the lot in this floor?
Lyria- It's always a variable, so, you know what to do. Eliminate the variable, then we leave Echelon.
Eric- Alright you- you're really getting on my nerves. First giving me orders, and then making me escort you out of this place??? Do you even have the slightest chance for how little that narrows it down to?!
Lyria- Well you can think about the possibility, that if we are still in Echelon, we could be of combat use against whoever you're up against.
Eric- Ahahahaha. I get now, you did come here because you had some hidden agendas, which is why you're making a simple deal so hard to complete.
I mean who wouldn't want a Vanguard member to... PERSONALLY escort them out of trouble to ensure their SAFETY? That's the last thing anyone would wonder people from our organisation would do.
Lyria- So this agenda you speak of, you don't know what we're after but...we know what you're after.
Eric- Yeah. You're right. I was a bit naive, which led me to tell you my agenda. But I don't think that you're completely against me, or I would've had a hole in my stomach by now.
Lyria- That's none of my concern do what you want as long as you don't hurt me or my companions. You're pretty good in manipulating naive women while you yourselves are a naive one.
Eric- Tch. Anyways the situation is free now, I'm on my way.
Lyria- Still not wondering about how you are going to contact us if you get into trouble? There's a high chance...
Eric- I can still speak in your heads, remember that and don't call me naive.
Meanwhile, Bolt and AAA really enjoyed their dance, not knowing the kind of conversation happening on the other side of the dance floor.
Bolt- Dancing is quite easy alright!
AAA- Yea it's just the starting which can make you panic, but....if you are able to be calm and composed you can do really well. Not bad for your first time on the dance floor Bolt.
Bolt - Let's find out what those two are upto. If my guesses are correct, Eric would have left to do something alone and left Lyria alone.
AAA- Then she's probably waiting for us at there she was dancing, follow me, I think I know the spot.
Bolt and AAA reach the place Lyria was waiting for.
Bolt- *sarcastically speaks* Had a fun time probably didn't you?
Lyria- Now's not the time for such petty jokes Bolt. Anyways seems the coast is clear and we can have some fun at this party tonight
AAA- Well isn't that why we slept a lot?!
Bolt- Moreover, I don't really quite like the idea of Eric being a jailer in this land where isn't even an Executive.
Lyria- You're right.
Bolt- I'm going to focus on finding a way to communicate with Antharas. I guess it won't be that difficult since, he doesn't work around with bodyguards.
AAA- Oh yeah, finally it's time for that!
Lyria- Better watch out and hope that person isn't the variable.
Bolt- Umm, what?
Lyria- Don't you think it's some kind of coincidence? Our Internet going out exactly when Antharas was about to make his entry into Echelon?
TO BE CONTINUED