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Buddingtonite was pleased to see Serpentine at least making the effort to play along with his little game, so much that he was willing to overlook how stiff and awkward he appeared before their guest. Perhaps after this evening he would have to coach the captain in the finer arts of coaxing the enemy into being potential allies and assets. After all, it seemed like good payback for all of the grueling training sessions that Serpentine dragged him along with, even if it was for his own safety. He gave his partner a firm slap on the back, meaning it as a sign of encouragement and flashing him a 'that'll do' expression to let him know how much he appreciated the effort. Yes, much coaching to come after this affair.

At Sirius' observation of Serpentine's lack of emotions, he scoffed, preparing to relieve his partner so that he wouldn't have to suffer anymore embarrassment this night. "Oh, I'm certain there are plenty of officers in Spec-Ops that are oozing with emotions, Serpentine here merely prefers to keep things professional. Besides, I have enough emotions to fuel the entire city and then some, if it was a tangible fuel source. As for the manner with this Tanzanite, I'm afraid that whoever she is, or was, no longer has employment with the Negaverse, and has been gone for quite some time."

It was his way of admitting that he had absolutely no idea who this Tanzanite was, but from what he gathered from the little bit he heard from Sirius' tale, he could guess that she had suffered an interesting fate. One simply did not sprout wings when in the Negaverse, not unless they had become a youma... and that was a topic that Buddingtonite was not willing to entertain, so he was relieved when Sirius altered the topic. He looked to Serpentine to further explain what she had just said, wanting to make sure he knew enough before glossing over the finer details, details that might have not settled well with his friend. A matter to discuss later, per usual.

"Sirius here has been a senshi for quite some time, back when there were a few that were willing to go up and beyond the normal 'duty' for a senshi. Think of them as a Senshi's own version of the Spec-Ops branch... most of them as well as their illustrious leader went on to form what we know as the Dark Mirror Court. So, as you can see, Serpentine, Sirius here is of a rare breed, and tragically wasted on the likes of the White Moon. I was hoping to someday change that..."

He flashed her a wink, before adding, "If that is what you'd like?"

Tanzanite had gone? The surprise and shock was as clear as anything on Sirius's face. Was she dead? Tanzanite? Sirius looked at the floor slightly while she processed the information, what was she feeling? Sorrow? Loss? Tanzanite had been the one who was going to kill them all, at least before Ares turned and then of course Ares joined forces and the two of them were her enemy but she had already been informed Ares had gone and Tanzanite too? Was that not her job done then? Not that she had done much but they were her too main enemies and they were both gone, technically that meant she was now safe from all those threats they had both made. She doubted there were few in the Dark Mirror Court that cared about the BMC left overs.

She shook her head to get back to the now and looked back to the two in front of her, still feeling, well she wasn't sure. However the flattering was working and soon she was back in the now and going with the flow.

Buddingtonite was quite someone, she hadn't ever come across anyone she felt this 'chummy' with. It wasn't right, she knew it wasn't but then who knew what was right and what was wrong anymore.

"How exactly would you change that? Unless either of you are more then you are letting on I heard rumours not just anyone can corrupt a senshi. Get the feeling one of you would rather kill me anyway." Though the offer was not landing on deaf ears. "You might still need to do a little convincing..."

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Serpentine tilted his head at the Senshi’s obvious surprise. Tanzanite was a name he knew only from research. He had no face, no weapon, no uniform to visually connect it to anything else. Still, if they had the ability to surprise Sirius, then that could only be to their advantage. Perhaps the lack of this Tanzanite would convince her more easily to become a willing tool to their cause. He allowed Buddingtonite to speak his fill. A flash of fire appeared in his eyes at the mention of his past, a glare directed specifically at his partner. The proud Captain did not want to share his story with strangers in general, but to a Senshi who may or may not join their cause? Certainly not.

He could, however, at least put whatever doubts the girl still had for her safety at ease. He patted the whip that lay in his sash, coiled against his leg. He had not used it - he had not so much as reached for it ever since depositing it there at the beginning of their interaction. The Captain kept his weapon sheathed, but his words were still sharp, “Want to kill? Yes. I do not threaten. I act. Quicker. Easier.” Then, he slowly moved his hand away from the snake-decorated weapon to hold it open towards her. “But final. No chance to sway you then. Buddingtonite has an eye for greatness - which currently is on you. So, I listen.”

Serpentine folded his arms over his chest and cocked a rainbow brow as he issued a challenge. “Will you?”

Buddingtonite hoped that the little bit of intel he allowed to slip would be enough to entice Sirius' interests without giving way too much about his friend. Not that he thought his friend to be one to simply love to have an aura of mystery about him but he knew the experience to be very personal to him and therefor not knowledge to be shared, even to a potential recruit. After their discussion with Sirius, he'd apologize for even bringing it up, but for now, he'd allow it to work its magic in keeping Sirius' interest at least long enough to listen to him.

And thankfully, she was willing to give him the chance, and without further ado, he cleared his throat, preparing himself for what he suspected to be a long winded speech, though one with merit, he hoped. After all, it wasn't just his or Sirius' time he was dealing with here…

"First of all, the White Moon Court is a disorganized mess, filled with teens and children that have little to no guidance. Those with strength, skill, power- like yourself- are surrounded by those that hold you back from your full potential, whether they're aware of it or not," Buddingtonite said, continuing to stick with flattery as it seemed to be doing him a great service thus far. Whether she fell for the ruse or simply allowed him to keep stroking her ego out of amusement was a mystery to him, but he wasn't going to rock the boat on this one. "Here in the White Moon Court, you're doing nothing but stagnating, and that's nothing short of disastrous for one that was once part of the Blood Moon Court, is it not?"

He held up an index finger, as though he just laid out one reason for her, before jumping to the second reason. "Not to mention that the Negaverse you once fought in your heyday is no longer the Negaverse you see before you. We are a changed organization, with the same goal mind you, but simply a different approach to how to handle with 'war'. There may still be few among us that think only of ridding the problem the old fashioned way-" he cast a casual glance at Serpentine and gave him a smile, before returning his crimson gaze to Sirius. "But for the most part, we are different. There is no Tanzanite, only those that wish to help protect this planet from the Moon Queen and her army. In truth our cause was never in question, but our methods, and I promise you, they have changed. And those that cannot keep up with the change or cannot control their desires are handled with in due time."

He would not give any names, not yet. They weren't important at the moment. Two fingers were raised, and lastly, he went to list a third reason. "Also, if I may be blunt, besides being wasted in the White Moon Court and the merit of the Negaverse's overall cause, you would certainly be welcomed among our ranks, as well as someone of your knowledge and strength is sorely needed in our ranks. Maybe that comes off as us being a little desperate, but perhaps if we had more soldiers like yourself, those with an insight on the other side and how it works, we could not only strengthen our ranks for Earth's sake, as well as offer a chance for those senshi that are blind and lost on the other side. Spare them from what would only become a horrible fate…"