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// Crystal heard Ciara's words. Event? She charged to the Blood Rock, wanting to see where this was going with. \\

~~Ciara~~

Ciara smiled at the only two assassins that came. Everyone else had gone missing somehow. Rain, Stella, and Kane stood in the crowd. "Since there are very few of us, I have decided to host a little event," the leader explained. "Now, this event will involve exploring. I want to test all of you. Follow me." Ciara leads the way out of the base and to an alleyway nearby the base.

~~Ciara~~

{ @lonely.lilyx }

Ciara stretched, missing her assassins. Almost all of them had gone missing, and Kane and Rain stepped down from their ranks, becoming assassins. I won't be leader for long. She had needed a new Co-Leader of a long time, and she now had a good idea. She just needed to to ask her. The Assassin leader stepped out of her room and looked down the hallway. "Melora Quintez! Come to my room!" Ciara called, cupping her hands around her mouth to project her voice better. She closed the door and sat on her bed, waiting for the knock.

~~Ciara~~

Ciara rubbed her eyes. She was tired. The knock made her lift her head. "Melora! That was fast. Come in." She called for the woman to come in.

~~Ciara~~

Ciara giggled lightly at Melora's words when she entered her room. "I suppose you are right." She said before standing up. "Now, I'm sure you've heard about how the previous Co-Leader, Kane, stepped down since most of my assassins went missing, right?" It felt odd not calling a meeting and telling the entire group, when your numbers get as small as they are now, it didn't really leave you with any other choices.

~~Ciara~~

Her mind started going crazy when Melora called her "miss" for the third time. It didn't bother Ciara, it just made her feel much older then she was. "Well... I've needed a new Co-Leader for a while, I've been thinking of my choices, you or Crystal." Crystal was a kind and brave assassin, but she didn't have the right... What's the word? Brains? No, that's saying she's dumb. Skills? That's a little better.

~~Ciara~~

Melora's response to her words, both physically and in her words, told Ciara that she had found out why she had called the assassin here. "I've made my choice, Melora. You are the new Co-Leader." The assassin would be by Ciara's side until the end, helping her plan missions, holding meetings without her permission, and more. "Kane can help you with anything and answer your questions. You are dismissed." She turned around and looked at papers.

~~Ciara~~

Ciara smiled, her back still to Melora. "You never disappoint me, Mel!" She called, not knowing she had used the shortened name of Melora.

~~Kane~~

Kane had overheard the conversation and was standing near the door when Melora came out. "Hey! I'm Kane, the former Co-Leader and Ciara's crush. You must be Melora Quintez, the new Co-Leader. There are lots of things you should know. What me to help you?" He waited for an answer, his arms crossed, a smile on his face.

~~Kane~~

(Pet names! HA! I love it!)

Kane realized that he had said what Ciara had wanted them to keep secret just like a finger snap. He felt his face redden up a little. "Alright. Let's get moving." He cleared his thoughts and led the way to Blood Rock, where meetings were held.

~~Kane~~

Kane looked up at Blood Rock then at Melora. "Melora, you already know what this this. While normal assassins need to ask permission from either the leader or co-leader to hold meetings, you can host one whenever you wish. The Secretary and Healer and Healer's Servant can host one whenever they want to as well. That's one thing. Here's another thing. As Co-Leader, you will help Ciara plan missions and give her ideas and stuff. Being second-in-command isn't easy." He explained.

~~Kane~~

Kane shook his head at Melora's words. "It's not easy. I wasn't the first Co-Leader. It was a woman who went by Abby. She was a strong second-in-command, but used the power the way Ciara didn't want to her to. She had her banished from the group and moved the entire lair somewhere else. This power, if you mess up, depending on what it is, Ciara might forgive, but she can be a bit... overprotective... to her assassins. It's not just planning missions. It's sending assassins out to scout our lair's outskirts, guard the lair itself, make sure everyone gets fed and trained, keep everything in check, and if Ciara were to get very sick or injured to where she can't be leader, you will have to step up as leader till she gets better. That's putting more responsibilities on your shoulders." Kane went on.

~~Kane~~

Kane smiled at Melora's words. "Alright. Also as Co-Leader, you also have command over the assassins, not as much as Ciara, but can still order them. You can always step down whenever you wish, like I and Rain did. Now Ciara's scrambling for a new Secretary. She's been taking the role herself, and I fear it's taking a tole on both her mental health and body. Keep an eye on her for me, please. Also as Co-Leader, you, with Stella, can give Ciara your thoughts without asking, and see her without permission. I'm worried about her. She hasn't been taking care of herself, and refuses help from anybody. Watch her for me, please."

~~Kane~~

(what's with Melora and calling Ciara "Miss?" I'm just wondering. its not bothering me, im just wondering why)

Kane nods. "Thank you." He knew Ciara was hiding the fact that she was in pain every day. Melora's words broke into his thoughts. Huh? Oh. She was asking what a Secretary does. "You'll want to find Rain and ask him that for a more direct answer. He was the previous Secretary, so he woud be able to help you more than me."

~~Kane~~

Kane shrugged. "I think that's it. But I won't be surprised if you go and I go outside for a walk and come up with, like, 8 new ideas, ha ha." He chuckled, messing with his hair for a while, before putting his hand on Melora's shoulder, smiling down at her. He was slightly taller than her. "Good luck. Oh, and try to help Ciara have a good time. She hasn't had any kind of fun since she started this group. See you later." He walked off.

~~Lady Stella~~

{ @lonely.lilyx @SplashyLumi }

Stella had an idea. And she needed a few more people for it to work. Stepping out of the medic room, she raised her voice. "Melora Quintez! Anaïs Abreo! Graizelle Bouti! Come to the Blood Rock! I have a little idea!" The healer ran to the Blood Rock. She knew something else she needed to do.

~~Lady Stella~~

{ @lonely.lilyx }

Stella looked at the three assassins. Well, there was one servant, but that was ok. Wait... Melora isn't here. She'll get here soon. She smiled. Oh, there she is. "Listen. First, I have a very important thing to say. Graizelle Bouti, please step up here." She beckoned the servant up.

~~Lady Stella~~

Lady Stella smiled as the servant walked up. Her spell book opened, and the healer placed her hand on Graizelle's forehead. "Graizelle Bouti, you have been chosen to be the next Healer. Formerly, I had Poppy Harison. Now, I have you." A special connection passed through the two of them.

~~Lady Stella~~

Stella opened her eyes, stepping back. "We will start your training later." She said. "Now go back down. Time for the event I made up for you three."