A Fateful Conversation
Reo Ivory
Lucian, I'm so glad you're here. I've been so worried.
Reo Ivory
I heard about the latest heist. They said it was Shannon again
Lucian Ivory
Don't you worry,Reo. I'll make sure the palace guards are doubled. My priority is your safety.
Lucian Ivory
I've been told the coronation must go on as planned, but I won't let anything happen to you.
Reo Ivory
Thank you, Lucian. I'm lucky to have a cousin who cares so much.
Lucian Ivory
Of course. Now, about Stellar… she seems to be avoiding you. It’s a shame.
Lucian Ivory
You two have such a special connection. I hope nothing I said made her upset.
Reo Ivory
What do you mean?
Lucian Ivory
Nothing, nothing at all. Just an observation. I thought she might be interested in someone else.
Lucian Ivory
But I'm probably wrong. Please don't worry about it.
Reo Ivory
(Interested in someone else? Who could he mean? But why would Lucian mention it?)
Later in the Heros Headquarters
Stacy
I need to talk to you, Hellan. Alone. It's about Henry.
Hellan
What about him? He's been acting weird lately, avoiding me. Did he tell you something?
Stacy
It's complicated. I can't say here. Meet me by the old training grounds in ten minutes. I'll explain everything.
Hellan
Okay. But if this is about your weird love thing with him, I swear I'm going to turn invisible and run away.
At the Old training grounds
Stacy
Listen. Jithin reached out to us. He said Shannon's next target isn't an object, it's a person.
Stacy
Someone close to the throne. He thinks Shannon is being ordered by someone even more powerful.
Hellan
A person? Are you serious? But why would Jithin tell you that? And why not tell us all?
Stacy
Me, Jithin and Henry are in a secret relationship
Hellan
And you did tell me about it?
Stacy
Well its not a secret if I tell you
Stacy
And he's scared, Hellan. He thinks Shannon will kill him if he finds out he's helping us.
Stacy
Henry and I think he's talking about Reo. We don't have proof, and we can't tell anyone without it.
Hellan
So you and Henry have a secret relationship, and it involves Jithin? You two are a lot more reckless than I thought.
Stacy
I know, but we have to work together now. We can't let Reo get hurt. We need to find proof, fast.
Hellan
I might have an idea. That air pressure signature I found? I've been tracking it. The next time he makes a move, I might be able to find out where he is.
Hellan
I can use my speed to get there, but I'll need a way to go in unnoticed. Your invisibility would be perfect.
Stacy
Are you asking me to break our rules and go on a secret mission with you?
Hellan
Yes. We can't tell Henry or Stellar yet. Not until we know more. We have to do this on our own.
Jithin
Shannon, what's our next move? We've got the kingdom on edge. What else do you need?
Shannon
Patience, Jithin. The chaos is a tool. We've got their attention, but now we need them to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Jithin
Why? Why all of this? The things we're stealing... they don't even seem to be for a simple payout.
Shannon
They're not. They're part of a larger design. A masterpiece.
Shannon
And I'm just following orders.
Shannon
That's not your concern. But listen... I noticed Hellan at the last crime scene. She's fast. Faster than I thought.
Shannon
*He smiles to himself, a private thought crossing his mind.* (She's... she's persistent. It's almost admirable.)
Jithin
(He's not just a killer. He's an artist. He's building something.)
Jithin
(And he's... he's interested in Hellan? This is a whole new level of complicated.)
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