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A mall near the center of the city. By entering, over one thousand stores are at your fingertips. Each store sells something different. The price of this glorious selection is that everything is overpriced. When looking around the store, many people can see billboards with the Popstar Vibe Arashi's picture and name on it.

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Vibe walked through the mall, among the Brittanians who blissfully shopped here. He passed a food court, one of the many in Bright Mall. He smirked slightly. He continued walking down the crowded path. A tall Brittanian man in a business suit bumped into Vibe, pushing him a little bit to the right. "Watch it!" Vibe shouted at the man, who was mucher larger than himself. The man turned around, looking at him, a cold look in his eyes. "What'd you say?" The man asked, a silent dare for Vibe to challenge him. Vibe smirked wickedly. "Didn't hear me, Brittanian? I said watch it!" Vibe was careful not to let too many people know that he was looking down upon a Brittanian. "Apologize and I might forgive you!" Vibe said in a 'I'm better than you' tone. The man turned red, a vein in his forehead popping out from under his skin. The man shoved Vibe, sending him towards the ground. Obviously, this man didn't recognize him as Vibe Arashi, a superstar of Brittania. Vibe got up and dusted himself off, no longer caring about the crowd of people who were watching. Vibe ran up to the man and grabbed a hold of his neck. Vibe pulled him down and whispered into his ear, "Succumb to the power of my Geass, Siren Melodia.." Vibe's right eye showed his Geass sigil for a moment, tuning to the man's wave length. When it was tuned, the sigil disappeared and it reformed on his tongue. The man barely had time to question what was going on before Vibe said, in a melodious song, "Do whatever I say." Vibe sang.

The man went quiet, succumbing to the Geass. No one was looking at the scene. Vibe stepped back and eyed the man. Vibe instantly thought of ways this could benefit him. "Have a heart attack." Vibe whispered. The man stood there for a second, then fell to the ground, clutching his chest. Vibe called an ambulance after quickly pulling out his cell phone. Seconds later, people rushed to the man, Vibe pushing on his chest, a fake attempt at trying to save him. "Stop the heart attack." Vibe whispered. The attack ended. Many people were shouting, "You saved his life! That's our popstar!" The man was taken off on a stretcher. A familiar newscaster came up to him, a cameraman behind her, holding out a microphone to Vibe. "Vibe Arashi, Brittanian popstar! How do you feel about saving this man's life today?" She asked. "It was nerve racking. But, no thanks needed. It's just good to know I saved someone." Vibe walked away, now even more famous and popular than ever before, because now he was a hero. And on the 11 o' clock news.

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Vibe raised his head. He looked around, noticing that the crowd was thinning out. A woman was the only one remaining, everyone else in the Mall now moving and shopping again. Vibe flashed her his trademark Pop Star smile. "Hi." He noticed how her body was built. It was built for combat. He could use this girl. He could enlist her in the rebellion. But first, he would get to know her, and see if her resolve was strong enough. He waited, as he gauged her reaction to his greeting.

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Vibe put his hands in front of his torso, almost defensively. He smiled sheepishly, "I'm not checking you out." He said. "What would make you think that?" Obviously, his stardom was not going to help him. If he really wanted her to join his side, he would have to use smooth persuasion. 'If I were to use my Geass on her... This would simplify this whole recruit situation. But using it could cause suspicions. And I've already used it once today. I don't want to risk another unnecessarily. I'll wait it out.' He decided to make casual conversation with her. 'I'll ask seemingly meaningless questions so I can gauge her personality and see if it is fit for combat.' Vibe smirked slightly.

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Vibe was surprised in hbis mind, but he kept his physical composure. "Nothing. Nothing important, atleast." Vibe's mind began to race. He had to recruit her. He just had to find out how. He noticed the bruise on her arm. "Do you dislike Brittanians?" Vibe asked. If she did, maybe he could recruit her, maintain his identity, and do it all without his Geass. All he had to do was just wait, and things would work out.

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Vibe smiled. "I think you do. I could tell just by your expressions. If you dislike Brittanians, either you aren't one..." Vibe looked at her directly in her eyes. "Or you're half of one." Vibe tapped his foot and drummed the fingers on his right hand absently against his thigh. "But, that's okay. I mean, Brittania has done some messed up things." He said this in little more than a whisper, to the point where only she could hear. A bit of sadness burned in his eyes for a second. He felt around in his pocket and took out a card, grabbing it in such a swift movement that only those with trained eyes could see it. He slipped it inside of his sleeve. He would wait a bit longer and gauge her reaction once more. If she passed the test, she could gain power and prestige. And all it would take was the card he held in his hand.

Bump?

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As a look of anger crossed the woman's face, Vibe rose his hands defensively in front of himself. She obviously hated Brittanians. Vibe's mind raced as he began to think of options on how to deal with the situation. He chose his words very carefully. "What if I told you that there was a way for you to get rid of Brittanians? Would be interested?" Vibe's face creased in a sly smile, awaiting her answer in anticipation and hope. If he was lucky, this would definetely go his way.