Front assault on Sector Seven

"Sorry, but we are not very open about questions here. Especially when orders say otherwise." Tager had kept a combat approach because most of the options Kokonoe allowed involved dealing with Zeta by use of violence. But if her questions were fast, she might be dealt with easily... What was to be done in such a situation? Tager chose to spare Zeta for now. "I am in a hurry right now, so you have the right to ask ONE question."
This was the right choice to do: letting her time for one single question didn't waste too much time, and whatever that question was, Rho and him could react appropriately. Hoping for the best so he could deal with the big fries quickly, Tager kept a battle profile: Who knows, her question is maybe a stupid one like "Can I destroy you?"...

----------(From The Infamous Ninja Hideout, Ronin-Gai)------------->

Eta had escaped the too noisy Ronin-Gai. She had followed Caelica the gentle healer for a while, but fled after hearing battle noises. She had nothing to do... except try again to see Kokonoe. And the Sector 7 HQ not only she knew its location, but it was also a bit away from any civilization... the perfect place to be for now.

She walked in after seeing nobody really enclined for battle, recognizing the noisy (and probably harmful) Zeta from her original place, and Tager from a while before. Rho was not really the type Eta found reliable either. This might end up even worse than last time..? She silently apprached the other three...

As Rho held his ground, he'd relaxed as unlike Tager's ready stance, he didn't exactly require one; he was depending on his senses, those sensors, battle instinct, and his experience to keep him ahead of Zeta should she attack. Though he did catch notice of the new person who showed up he didn't say a word yet, no doubt that Tager would probably have caught as much notice as him, he gave off a little tilt of his head and had to wonder for just a moment.

What was she doing here? Murakumo or not, she looked like she'd break if a breeze hit her too hard. 'A little dangerous for children like that to be around here.' he made a visual analysis based upon her disposition, already...he was labeling her as someone who could potentially get hurt; was it correct? He wasn't sure and didn't care, he found himself annoyed a little, when the hell did he start to care?

Zeta was in a strange position. Her opponents still had a battle view about this while she had completely stopped and ceased showing any sort of hostile intent. That fight was a warm-up to begin with, so... why bother to keep fighting when there was a reason to stop? When she opened her mouth for her first serious question, Zeta detected Eta in the surroundings. Instead of asking her question to Tager, she turned her head, and her mouth widened into a large smile.
"Sister!", Zeta hovered towards Eta at high speed, trying a soft hug on her. She tried not to break her bones, given how she yelled just for a grip at the wrist, she maybe could as well lose her spine to a hug. So, Zeta did just pose her arms on Eta's shoulder. "How is Eta feeling today?"

The newly-arrived was not posing problems by herself, but it got Zeta's attaention away. Tager was fazed a bit by Zeta's strange behaviour. One second ago, she looked serious; and now she was all clingy on Eta and completely childish. This girl really is twisted. That, or she's just an impulsive child. Well, anyway, it's a time-over for the questions... Kokonoe doesn't like wastes of time.
The gigantic demon-like robot looked at Rho. "No question? Fine, now, you have three options... um, Zeta. First option, you get to talk right now and we can settle this problem the fine way. Second option: you go away by your own choice and come back later if you wish. Third option: you try to enter we ensure you're in no shape to be any sort of bother. This is the last warning.", the Red Devil extended his arms, trying to intimidate Zeta and see if she'd run away.
That's getting mong, too long...

Eta was just walking there and found herself hugged by Zeta. Somehow she was preoccupated as much because of her so-called sister as because of the two fighters standing near.
She talked to the little blonde: "Let go of me... I don't like contact..." and then turned to Tager. "I want to see Kokonoe. I'm ready to wait as lon as it is required to see her... Please let me meet her."
She finished bowing in apprehension, waiting for their answer.

Rho didn't bother to take things to another level, as he felt his systems and their ever working steadily towards repair; he kept both eyes sharp and watched this little redhead as it were speaking about seeing the Professor. That whole thing seemed to be strange, but not unheard of. He'd heard she was a really popular lady, so this was enough that it made him curious to see what was all the hub-bub about the professor. "Well ain't that of interest? The little red head wants to see the professor and our friend in common Zeta wants to as well." he kept this low, not quite so loud since he wasn't trying to project it; this also annoying him. Since when in the hell did he have manners?

'Damn Sector 7 Etiquette...' there was nothing worse than actually taking care when you spoke and instead of speaking aloud as he always did, this was the result? He was very annoyed to say the least, he would've preferred just having a clear objective of something to break; though something told him that this wasn't so clear or easy to grasp as that.

Hearing the Red Devil's speech, Zeta decided it was best for her to answer. Still close to Eta, the blonde turned to Tager, preparing a formal answer, but then all the others started to talk. Suddenly (seemingly) hit by a flash of "genius", she sprouted a wide smile on her face.
"Zeta will talk... Zeta requests to see your leader with Eta. Kokonoe, is it?"
Quite a turn of events. Zeta was a bit astonished at how easy it would be. But it was a bit satisfying too.


With the orders from Kokonoe, the situation was taking a turn. Though the big Red Devil wasn't exactly OK with Kokonoe changing her mind, he was in no right to doubt her.
"Rho, new orders from above: you keep those two in check and guide them to the Lab. You'll meet Kokonoe there."
That said, he authorized the improvised guard and the two visitors inside the HQ. With a slight unease, he headed out for what he was best at: field operations. The mission was retrieving Hakumen, but since he was going to be exposed to Terumi, it was best to get ready.

-----------------------------(Exit to Orient town - truly comencing mission)---------------------------->

Eta heard from the big Red Devil that her request somehow was suddenly accepted: she would finally get to see Kokonoe. Well this was unexpected. Somehow she felt lively... not exactly for the good reasons, but she was lively. She would maybe hear some repenting words from the catgirl scientist, maybe just talk to her for a while... she didn't want more, but this time was very important. It would determine either she was going to forgive her, or make Sector Seven her primary enemy.

But not was not the time to think, and she waited for the big guy to guide her and her would-be sister to the depths of this bunker.

"Consider it done Tager, its simple work, now I'm a bellhop." Rho gave off a light laugh and then nodded briefly to Tager, spying the small redhead coming to him, while he gestured to the bunker; his system was active and he was ready. Things would be easier for him this way, as inside the bunker there was less chance to escape; his plasma generators were active and while he was not attacking right now, if needed he'd strike. Though the girls now as it were seemed to be more in interested in meeting up with the professor; hell this was the first time he'd meet her at this.

Moving to the bunker's side, he guided both the redhead and the blond Murakumo units to the entrance, preparing to take them in. "Come along ladies, time to meet the big boss." the word was simple, he felt no need to go further than that, he was still his usual self; unpredictable and odd.

(Exit, guiding Eta and Zeta) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~>