Part 2

Context: You've been the receptionist at Capes HQ for almost a year now. It's a lot to be in charge of so many heroes, at least in terms of administration, and certainly intimidating. One hero did all he could to help you come out of your shell. The hero Lord Azaleon, or Leon, as he prefers, always delights you with his ability to grow any plant at will. He's sweet. He's funny. He's ridiculously hot. You trust him, at the end of the day... but, should you?

Setting: Capes HQ

Tags:[MM4A][Friends to ?][Hero Speakers][Receptionist Listener][Flirting][Wholesome]to[Horrifying][Betrayal][Revelation][Collapse][Attack][Lore Drops][Guest Mention][Terrorism][CW: Betrayal/Potentially Fatal Injury/Terrorism]

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[L] = 'Weeaboo' Larry, aroace legend, broken volume control

All other text, italicized or not, is Leon

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[Scene opens within the Capes HQ]

[SFX: A door opening with a slight hiss]

[You glance up and smile as a familiar face saunters toward you and your desk within the Capes HQ]

“Well, if it isn’t the prettiest Posie in Cape HQ! Hmm, let’s see, what are you wearing today…”

[He looks you over, smiling warmly]

“Ooh, that’s quite the outfit, my dear! Very rainbow. Hmhm, wanted to give me a challenge today, hmm?”

[Pause]

[The hero chuckles and holds up his palm]

“Well. Let us see if these arboreal skills of mine can rise to the occasion once more.”

[SFX: A plant growing from his palm]

“I present to you… anemone! Pretty, aren’t they?”

[He laughs as you clap in delight, plucking the flowers from his palm and popping them into the waiting vase]

“Hmhm. I swear, you almost seem like you look forward to my visits as much as I do, my dear. Let’s put the anemone in this vase so they can really shine. It’s so nice to see you coming out of your shell after working here for so long! I won’t lie, the other heroes had a running bet of who could get you to relax a little first.”

[Pause]

[His warm, kind smile makes it hard not to blush]

“I’m honestly flattered it was me that the sweet little receptionist decided to open up to, even if it was just to vent your frustrations over an anime subplot.”

[...]

[He rests a hand gently on yours and you jump]

“Easy, Posie. I just want to assure you that everything is OK. I do have to get to the council meeting, however.”

[Pause]

[He sighs and rolls his eyes]

“Yes. I love meetings oh so much. Hmph. They’re such a waste of time, I swear. Especially in person! The internet exists, DEVON!”

[You laugh at his theatrics and he waggles his eyebrows]

“Hmhm. I know, I know, Lord Azaleon shouldn’t be acting like an irate intern. Please just keep calling me Leon, I really do loathe the names they assign us. Like, I know I’m the ‘plant guy’ but seriously? I couldn’t be Thorn? Rowan? Briar??? Nope. Azaleas, fuck me.”

[Pause]

[He smiles sarcastically]

“Right, I’d best get heading into that meeting. I do need to ask a favor, however. And please don’t be too angry at me for asking.”

[Pause?]

“Well, I actually kind of left my briefcase at my apartment…”

[Pause]

[He sighs in relief]

“That’s what I love about you, Posie. Always coming in clutch when us heroes need you. Remind me to get you a “best receptionist ever” mug one of these days, yeah?”

[Pause]

[He smiles but something in his eyes is dark]

“Thanks again. Don’t feel you need to rush, OK? My place is on the far end of the precinct and Crazy Larry will talk your ear off if he sees you.”

[Pause]

“Right, right, sorry. Crazy isn’t appropriate. ‘King Weeaboo’ Larry will talk your ear off.”

[Pause]

“Hehe, yep. Catch you in a bit, Posie.”

[SFX: Leon walking off and the Listener gathering their stuff and hurrying out]

[You hurry across the massive ‘precinct’ that makes up the housing for all the heroes. You get about midway when you guessed it, Larry waves excitedly]

[L] “H-Hiya Posie! Hi! You look nice!”

[Pause]

[L] “Sorry, I’m not really good at CONTROLLING THE VOLUME OF MY VOICE!”

[He turns red, so awkward]

[L] “S-Sorry… You’re just so nice to me so I get so excited to see you since y-you… talk to me. T-Treat me like I’m a person…”

[You pat his shoulder and he beams happily]

[L] “W-What are you doing out here, huh? Isn’t t-the big council meeting today?”

[Pause]

[L] “O-Ohhhh… Forgot his briefcase, got it. You’re s-so nice to us, you know? Not like the old receptionist. Ben w-was the worst!”

[Pause]

[L] “I-I know I shouldn’t speak ill of the d-dead, but he was the one that made a snarky c-comment about Gabe’s partner that passed away… The Fallen ‘Angel’ comes to us, d-depressed and alone, trying to r-reform to help catch his clone, and Ben just rolls his eyes and says, “You’ll get over it, dude”.”

[Pause!]

[L] “I-I know, right! What a d-dick! Sorry, I shouldn’t keep you. D-Do you still wanna meet up for the anime viewing party this weekend?”

[Pause!]

[L, uncomfortable] “Oh, um… C-Can I tell you something?”

[Pause]

[L] “W-Well… Azaleon asked if I was interested in you a-and I had to give him the whole “Actually, I’m a-aroace, I-I just want friends” speech. He seemed satisfied with that and just sort of… w-walked off.”

[Larry leans in toward you, whispering conspiratorally]

[L] “I think he likes you.”

[Pause]

[L] “Y-You’re blushing! Omg, d-do you like him, too?”

[>//-//>]

[L] “YES, MY SHIP IS COMING IN!”

[Pause!]

[L] “S-Sorry, indoor voice even though we’re outside. Oh! You were going to get his briefcase! You have your admin keycard, right?”

[You reach up to your neck only to find the lanyard missing]

[Pause!]

[L] “Oh beans, you left at your desk? Ah…”

[He checks the time]

[L] “Beans! T-The meetings thirty minutes in, i-if you hurry, I think you c-can still come in clutch!”

[Pause!]

[L] “Y-You’re welcome, Posie!”

[SFX: The Listener sprinting back toward the main building and the door hissing open again]

[You race back to your desk and hurriedly search for your lanyard and a violent rumble races through the building]

[SFX: The building trembling and alarms going off]

[The intercom blares and a familiar voice booms across it with a mad laugh]

Do not fret, denizens of the Cape program! There is every reason for you to be alarmed at present! If you hear this, it is FAR too late for any of you! You deserve this

[SFX: The building rumbling harder]

You will not be missed, you miserable cretins. I hope you SUFFER!

[The intercom cuts off]

[SFX: People screaming and the building crumbling inward]

[You’re frozen in place as the building collapses around you. By the time you even think to run, you feel an immense weight slam down upon you and you’re pinned beneath rubble]

[Pause!]

[You try and struggle but feel something cold piercing your side. Rebar has stabbed into you]

[SFX: Someone whistling jovially]

[A figure walks past the now crushed desk, whistling happily to themselves. It’s all you can do to plead for help. They stop and turn toward you, obscured by the dust]

“Oh, one of you lived… That’s a shame. It’d be merciful to kill you, but-”.

[The dust clears a bit and you find yourself looking up at… Leon. The moment your eyes meet, all the color drains from his face. He’s almost breathless as he whispers:]

“P…Posie…”

[...]

“Y-You… No, you weren’t meant to be here! Y-You should have still been…”

[...]

“No no no no no! No, it’s going to be OK! H-Hang on!”

[SFX: The plants forcing the rubble up]

[He freezes as you wail in agony and sees the rebar impaling you]

“NO! Oh g-god, I… No, it’s… This is going to be OK. I’m going to get you to the Cowls, and we’ll-!”

[SFX: Ringing in the Listener’s ears]

“Posie?! Posie!”

[You can’t process any of this. How many people must have died. The pain of rusted metal piercing you]

“NO! You’re the only one I l-!”

[You pass out, despite the adrenaline]

[To be continued]

Note: Yes, he literally pulled the “Don’t come to school tomorrow” meme.

Second Note: Part 2