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With Katya letting him know Alexandre was coming, he made sure he was ready just in case he ended up calling Lorcan for first aid after all. They had different opinions on what okay meant and he knew that, but still he was relieved not to see blood or some sort of gash on them as they showed up.

Letting them cling, he held them titled as he rested his chin on their head for a moment even as they whispered to him. “Okay mon ange, the living room since it doesn’t have the large windows like the library.” They looked and sounded on edge, almost as much as they’d been when he’d been recovering from being starseeded and corrupted.

Hesitant in letting them move away, he didn’t like what they spoke of next. Secrets were one thing but if it meant having to deal with the Queen, then it was more than just cleaning up the mess of that alien and their museum.

“Please don’t say it’s space again.” That was all he managed for the moment before pulling them along to the kitchen and sitting them down at the island while he worked on their espresso. It was late for espresso but if they asked for it, he wasn’t going to deny them their drink. As things brewed, he kept an eye on them and saw how they seemed on edge even now that they were home.

“I won’t tell anyone, unless you need me to or unless you need someone to get you out of whatever is going on, be it me or Lorcan.” Because out of all the cousins, he’d found that the one with a stick up their a** was the most sane when it came to keeping safe and out of danger.

Adding the syrups to the bottom of the cup first, he then let the espresso drip and turned back to face his blonde angel once it was ready. “Here, have a sip then we can go to the living room.”

Sighing slightly, he nodded. “Of course, it’s not a normal storm. A magic storm…” Mumbling to himself more than to the other, it was serious enough to have the blonde on edge which wasn’t something he saw often. Letting them lean into him, he wrapped an arm over their shoulder to keep them close.

“I can’t jump into it like you do, for multiple reasons, but once you know more then I can figure something out.” If there was a better way to manage things, to keep off the front of a fight, that’s what he’d prefer if he needed to go make sure things worked out. It wasn’t something he liked, all that responsibility and orders and authority, but he had a good enough reason to attempt to keep a toe into it all.

Taking a seat next to Alexandre, he let them grab at him and get closer as he kept an arm draped over their shoulder. Everyone always said how scary, how bloodthirsty they were but he could never really see it, especially now. Even if the things they talked about were serious and honestly horrifying, he knew they weren’t immune to it all like some probably thought.

Running his hand over their side in a soothing motion, he leaned his head on theirs even if the mention of the world ending had him jolt slightly. “Quoi? Serpent?” It sounded big and honestly like something out of a fairytale or myth.

“Did you see it? Or is this just some sort of weird magic illusion?” It wasn’t any better but he could at least hope it was just a big random seasonal ******** or mass magical hysteria. But with how bad the storm seemed to be, he really didn’t like the odds of it just being something like that.

“Of course… but I guess sometimes the magic isn’t all that bad.” Thinking of the rabbits or the colorful meteor showers, things that didn’t normally cause harm. Pulling them tighter to his side, he rubbed his cheek against the top of their head before pressing a kiss there.

“I know you can’t mon ange, all these other blondes of yours now know too and it’s important to keep them safe as well.” Adding more and more things to the pile of things to worry about but at least some of the other Evans family members were sensible and were old enough to maybe approach things with more caution.

It didn’t sound good if it was anything like the myth they described. And all the questions it brought up weren’t ones he could answer, not that he thought anyone right now could provide an answer either.

Feeling his phone buzz slightly in his pocket, he pulled it out but didn’t interrupt Alexandre at first. He saw the notification showing it was from Liam so he had an idea what it might be. “Does Aloyius have one as well? Please don’t tell me it’s just you.” Because that sounded not just risky but stupid.

“Liam wants to mirror walk over, do you want me to give them the go-ahead? I know there’s a lot of questions and I don’t know any answers but at least we can figure things out and… I might just have to bring my winged a** along to make sure my mighty angel comes back.” Teasing slightly before pulling their chin up to steal a kiss, he was more than alright keeping them close tonight if they were really this worried. If he knew more he might be as worried but ignorance really was bliss it seemed in this case.

“Okay, so he knows at least which is something I guess.” That meant however many spikes or people weren’t something he knew. But as they confirmed what sounded like a meeting to go over things, he shot a text off to Katya first and then Liam once he’d gotten a response from the mauvian. She was probably in the library with the fireplace, where he’d left her earlier in the evening. It had become sort of a scheduled thing and he didn’t mind having her curled up on him or near him as they both read quietly.

“I don’t like the sound of the end of the world, it sounds too serious for my liking but… how do you say it,” he paused as he scratched at his head and thought about it, letting the other curl up in his lap more properly as he scrounged around for words. “Ah, it’s just what that spider one says right? Great power great responsibility?” Not that he had done anything since getting said power, other than popping out for quota as minimally as he could manage.

Holding them close again once they settled into their new spot, he could tell they weren’t doing alright. There was this palpable feeling of panic rolling off them and it made him uneasy as well. “Maybe if it is like the myths and something is translated wrong, it might be something to help?” Maybe the spikes or whatever could help keep people safe on top of doing whatever they were supposed to to stop things.

“They’ll be here soon, then I guess you need to talk about whatever plan? With Aloysius. Do you want me to pull Liam aside somewhere else?” Was this confidential or something that was Negaverse only? At least right now maybe but if it was as bad as it sounded he couldn’t imagine not reaching out to the mirror senshi in general to help aid agents and corrupts.

Staring at Alexandre, he burst out laughing. “The one from the movie, with the red and blue outfit… spider man?” Maybe it was because they’d gotten into things really young and hadn’t gone out for movies or things but still? Shaking his head he settled down again and held them.

“I’ll stay unless I need to go with Liam to keep him out of things.” He got the hint of an issue, some sort of disagreement between Aloysius and Alexandre over Liam’s involvement. It wasn’t a surprise, his blonde was very set in their ways but so was the tall Italian. Not a good combination when it came down to an argument, he’s seen more than enough of Italian tempers in his adventures sleeping across Europe.

Sighing softly as he pet their hair, he had a feeling he might have to mediate some sort of apology again. It was a running theme between the two generals but it wasn’t all that bad for him to manage. “At least I probably have more of a sway to smooth things over… probably because I gave much more important advice to them.” It was fun to have seen Liam so antsy and unsure but he would have paid good money to see the look on the normal so collected Italian’s face. It would have been priceless.

“As if I would tell anyone, you don’t need to worry about that. Lorcan would be about the only one but I know you’ve got him next on the list.” It was only slightly a surprise that the doctor wasn’t here for this meeting as well but he didn’t worry about it too much as he heard people shuffling and Katya down the hall.

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With Liam pulling him from the mirror, he hadn’t really bothered with appearance as much at this point. He’d left his tie and vest at the house, shedding layers to be a bit more comfortable if at all possible. At this point Alexandre knew of the scar on his throat so he didn’t bother with keeping his shirt buttoned up tight, opting to undo the ones where his tie had been to be less formal, even if he was still in dress pants and a button up. A dose of Advil had been taken to help with the headache yet it was no surprise to him that it hadn’t helped much at all. Not having to worry about contacts did make it slightly better at least, even if it took him a moment to get used to wearing his glasses again.

The interior wasn’t much of a surprise to him as they both stepped out to greet Katya, something in itself that made him smile a bit inside. None of the people in this house knew he and Liam had a mauvian as well, Desiree had done well with her little game and he found it delightful to have hold of that little secret.

Looking back over to Liam as he leaned into them slightly he took a moment to think. There were a lot of facts to go over, things he’d already categorized and sorted mentally but still needed to type up. But also Alexandre had made their point and he hated that as well. “I would recommend staying, if mainly due to the fact the earrings are up for today and my phone is still dead. As for the actual meeting… we will see what part Rene has in it and go from there. It might be best for you both to know in case something needs to be referred to outside of the reports.” Grumbling slightly, still not pleased over being pushed towards this outcome, he hurried along after Katya to head to whichever room this was meant to happen in.

“It’s alright, you can’t know everything it seems,” he chuckled while settling in. At least now they admitted to butting heads with the other which, in his opinion, was progress. Just a room full of stubborn people when they came over and tonight was no different. He could tell when the pair came in that some words had been had between the other blonde and brown-haired male. That nasty scar on their throat was visible and he still found it hard to look at, focusing instead on Liam as he spoke.

“I’d offer a drink for you both but maybe afterward?” Joking slightly as he was quite willing trapped where he was sitting. It wasn’t something he minded and if anything it helped Alexandre because they were obviously not well off right now and he wanted to try and ease them if he could.

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Seeing the blonde on the Frenchman had him thinking of how much it was like a tiger sitting on them. He’d been in that position before while they’d tried jarring him out of the panic over his sister, something that hadn’t been a pleasant experience over all for a variety of reasons. It had given him ideas for things with Liam recently but for now, he looked at the couch opposite the others, across the coffee table.

Pulling Liam with him, he didn’t like the idea of letting go of them but it wasn’t as obvious as the scene across the table. “A lot of information indeed but something first, before all that and for everyone here to know.” Straightening as he spoke, similar to how he was during lectures or lessons, he flicked his eyes over everyone before continuing. “Captain is not just a nickname I used there, I have an item to keep my signature smothered. For all intents and purposes, refer to me as that rank in front of order. The less they know that is accurate, the better. I laid low long enough that it should be easy enough to keep that facade going.” Pointedly narrowing his eyes at the blonde, who he knew was known among far too many people on every side, he squeezed Liam’s hand just slightly.

“Now where to begin? The spike or the rooms? I have the workings of a report ready from the notes I managed on paper at the scene.” Though the illustrations weren’t needed as he’d gotten the images via his tablet.

At first, he stayed sitting up straight and properly, much as he would having a formal meeting or lecture. But at Liam’s gently tugging and shuffling, he made a little grumble and settled in closer as he listened.

“Alright, when I touched the mural on the wall I was near, energy gathered at my fingers. It was like when we drain except it pooled into what felt like concentrated energy. It was passively gathering and when I pulled it away, it remained instead of dispersing. I threw it over towards Jet to help with that dark spot but I was unable to see the effect giving the storm and how it threw us.” Reaching for his ribs, they still ached where he’d been slammed between the blonde and the door.

“The wall was pulsing, there was some sort of tone the whole time that I could feel and hear when the others were quiet. I might have gotten more out of it if not for how childish they were all acting.” It wasn’t a good look in his opinion, and it rubbed him the wrong way even now.

“I find it surprising Aquamarine saw something different after my interaction with the wall, perhaps that was due to the energy I pulled from it but Laurelite and Metallia may know more.” Keeping focused as he spoke, he had some working theories already but needed to find out more in order to solidify anything.