Behind the Curtains (New Babylon)

[Shay Cormac]

Rolling his eyes slightly, Shay played off the fact that, if he really needed to, would totally be able to survive a few mere explosions, especially now considering his Prime status. That, and if he had Agnès' help, it wouldn't be a problem living through it, but Shay did suppose that none of the supplies would be salvageable at that point, so he had to give credit to Victor for that at least.

"Right," Shay replied, "no point in sticking here much longer if it's coming so quickly. Besides, I think I've had enough of this damned room as it is."

Before either of them could think to reply, Agnès quickly hopped to the opportunity to speak, reminding them why they were even doing this in the first place.

"Wait, we should inform Gilgamesh on what we've learned first, in case he wishes otherwise," Agnès explained, Shay nodding slightly afterwards. Victor soon agreed with the same expression, replying to the small Vestal.

"Indeed, that would be wise. Come, let us bring to our king the great news," Victor chuckled to himself slightly, looking back at the still unconscious Stormtrooper on the far side of the room behind the glass. As much as Shay didn't want to admit it, at least he had to give credit to Victor for getting things done.

After Victor had finished his words, he turned and faced the exit of which ever ominous hallway the three Primes were in, leaving the captain to 'rest.' Shay didn't notice it at first, himself being tired of walking for once, but every time he looked over on both of his flanks, he couldn't help but notice how different the two of his associates seemed in character. Agnès continued to look slightly worried, while Victor still had that faint glimmer of a smirk on his face. As old as Shay was, he had to wonder how these two ended up like this.

Shay didn't even know what ground he stood in comparison to the two Primes at his side, though if he was sure about one thing, Shay knew to be cautious around Victor. Not out of fear, Shay was over that. Rather, Shay just really didn't want to be bitter about the way Victor acted. As the trio continued their walk led by Victor, they soon arrived to Gilgamesh's throne room, hoping he'd still be there.

Thankfully enough, he was, and he only barely noticed the other three Primes walk into the room, seeing how he was busy being bored out of his mind, as it looked from the expression on his face. Then again, it was Gilgamesh, so Shay thought that's just how he acted when he wasn't giddy and excited over the success of his fellow followers.

"Ahh, yes! Have you arrived with the information I have asked?" Gilgamesh exclaimed, in a surprisingly hammy tone, which was strange considering he looked like the grumpiest early adult in the entire Omniverse only a few seconds ago.

Agnès raised her finger, opening her mouth to speak to speak, before being interrupted again, this time by Victor, immediately stepping in to speak.

"Very much so, my king. Though my dear colleague Agnès took the wheel at first and had the captain quickly admit to a supply truck heading from Coruscant set to arrive in this verse in about two to three hours, I could tell in his voice and see it in his eyes that he was setting the three of us up for a trap," Victor began, Agnès sighing slightly as he continued, "and using my various techniques, I had soon learned that it was rigged to explode unless the code '2-0-0-5' was punched in. As due result of Shay's requests, the captain is alive and well if you need him further."

Shay looked over at the both of them, Victor seeming to be very proud in the way he spoke, while Agnès almost innocently stood there feeling a tad bit out of place. The context put aside, the sight of them two acting in such a way was quite comical. Dismissing the thought almost immediately afterwards, Shay looked over at Gilgamesh, awaiting for his input on what the three should do next.

Looking back on it, Shay did remember that Gilgamesh only asked for them to recover strategically advantageous information off of the captain. Though it would be less trouble in Shay's case, and especially Agnès' as well, Shay pondered if Gilgamesh would let the two Primes rest for a while, hoping the thought would even cross the king's mind.