"I don't plan on fighting, just investigating," AJ answers.
"I'll also have his back this time," Clay responds.
"Like you did last time?"
"That doesn't count. Let's get going already."
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Hesitantly the Spaniel steps behind Zero, "As you wish."
Sarah looks at Zero, "What are your commands leader?"

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"Are you sure? I'd still have to run this by Ms. Sakura and," Kini pauses sniffing the air, "Answer the door very carefully Joe."

"Why?" Joe whispered.
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"I didn't imply that you intended to. That just tends to happen." Knuckles shrugged, picking up his Chaos Emerald. "Alright, you two know the drill."
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"Go ahead and interview a few. We'll reconvene to discuss who we should take." Zero suggested. "I'll ask around as well and keep this one from passing out." He tilted his head towards the Spaniel.

The Spaniel glares at the thought of passing out. He knew better then to let that happen with this crowd.
"Alright then. We should have a decent mix otherwise the families will not be happy to be left out," Sarah goes to interview a few of them.

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"Because I smell Geoffrey at the door."

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AJ prepares for a chaos control as Clay unhappily does the same.

"Huh. Speak of the devil..." Joe mumbled. "Just him?"
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Zero went off as well. "We'll work it out."
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A half-shout and a flash later, they were standing in front of the museum. "You two good?"

"That's all I can smell," Kini answers, "so I'm not sure."

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"Alright then. Are there any mobians in particular you want interviewed for this?"

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Clay puts a hand over his mouth and leans against a wall. He does respond.
"I'm fine," AJ answers, "Clay why don't you sit down and I'll get you some water."
Clay slides down the wall into a sitting position.

"...Noted." Joe responded, going to get the door.
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"I trust your judgement."
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"I've got it. Just let Max know we're here." Knuckles suggested.

Kini doesn't stay too far away from Joe even though he stays out of sight.
Geoffrey adjusts his tie for the hundredth time in a few minutes looking rather uncomfortable.

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"Alright then," Sarah says.
(Time skip?)

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AJ nods and goes off to find Max.

(Aye.)
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Joe opened up the door, tail twitching. "...Afternoon Geff. We were just talkin' about you, actually. Whatchya here for?"

Geoffrey does not take well to the nickname frowning more than slightly. He quickly composes himself before explaining.
"I'm sure you've already heard the rumors about a young troublemaker. I came to warn you things may get bad in a hurry. I was never here but the youth just threatened the Winter territory and took some of our hostage. I expect he won't wait much longer to make a larger move. I want to avoid bloodshed as much as possible as does Lady Winter so please warn people what is going on."

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Falconi flies towards Zero. He drops in front of Zero not waiting to be invited, "We've just been attacked. Several of ours, civilians uninvolved in our dealings, are being held hostage by the new blood. What's your plan General?"

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AJ quickly finds Max, "Anything new?"

Joe twitched an ear in slight interest. "...Yeah, okay. Do you want us to print that info, or...? I can put in a word with Mrs. Sakura."
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Zero paused, then shook his head slightly in a 'slow down' motion. "Pardon?"
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Maxillium smiled in greeting. "Ajal, you're back already?"