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Einhornhohle waited until they were no longer within sight of that strange barrier before following Sava's lead and finally powering down. Call it paranoia but with all the strange s**t happened around Destiny City, having aliens know what she looked like while not powered was not something she was interested in.

Still, when the mantle of power that came in the form of a long purple dress was replace by normal cloths, Melz let out a sigh; glad to no longer have to worry about all the signatures converging on one location. It was oppressive, suffocating and made her worry that they were all but a beacon for any wondering Chaos who happened upon the hill-side location and honestly, it made her feel all the more thankful when Sava suggest they go somewhere else.

A soft brush against the side of her hand, and Melz nearly pulled away had she'd not first looked down. Brows pulled together in a puzzled expression it took a second to register the gesture. She smiled then, feeling a wave of familiarity and nostalgia wash over her; looping pinkies was something she often did with her oldest brother, the one who often had the responsibility of picking her up after school fall into his lap at the last minute. Her hands much smaller than his and so they walked together much like this.

It was oddly comforting, made her feel more at ease with the situation. A reminder that despite all things they'd be moving forward with this whole alien thing together.

Melz stomach growled rather loudly then. A sweep of pink raced across her face and all she could do to hide the embarrassment was to look the other way as if something interesting had caught her attention. "Honestly, either of those sound really good right now. Whichever is either quicker or closer works for me." A big burrito or chicken garlic parmesan wings and a pizza would be perfect about now.

Melody accepted the phone and added some garlic parm boneless wings and some red pepper flakes to add to the pizza.

"Honestly, I feel like I should be surprised. But-" she sighed, handing the phone back to Mellie. "I feel kind of numb."

"Life was simpler before I picked up the lantern. Easier to just ignore the news and just go about my day. But ever since learning about magic, finding out I have a Wonder, and all of the random invasions and unexplainable events that come around every year." Strange happenings in the reservoir, the Dark Mirror and the gauntlet not to mention the shadow beasts from last year.

"I guess it was only a matter of time before aliens showed up." If chaos wasn't enough let's add really tall pastel-skinned beings from another world. "I mean, why not."

"Honestly, I guess my jaded point of view is mostly derived from my ignorance. Pretty much everything I know of the war or of the Negaverse if from what you've told me. Otherwise I never really had much contact with them before we met." It was as they were that very day. Got off work, powered up some place secluded then retreated to her homeworld because she was too tired to go home and wanted to stay some place safe and or beautiful for the night.

"A few years ago I got attacked by a youma. Come to find out my intern at the time was the Senshi of Doves, Sailor Phact." Ironic how she went from being the supervisor at the theater to the one needing lessons once they left the safety of the building. "Can't say she was really forthcoming with information. If anything the only advice she gave me was to make friends."

A shrug for the thought, "Not exactly something I had time for and once her term with us was over that was the last we spoke." Caught sight of her once but thought it'd be best to let sleeping dogs lie. "Never introduced me to anyone that could explain this Knight stuff." Then again it wasn't really her responsibility, was it? Not like she was a leader in any of this; perhaps was short on friends herself.

"From what I assume, you have to be willing to be purified; or ask for it. These aliens and their plan sounds more like Negaverse's way of forcing the decision on someone. I just- " Melody drew in a deep breath, unsure if she was making any sense with her ramblings. "It sounds like their methods are exactly the same and I find it difficult to condone one while condemning the other."

"I don't think the ends will justify the means."

"I have a feeling she would have balked at me for making friends with a General," she nudged Mellie with her elbow playfully.

"Honestly though," tone more somber now, "I don't regret it. Taking you to my wonder. I admit I considered leaving you there because I was terrified you were going to take my starseed once we got back." Kind of hard to overlook the strength difference between them at the time and the spear she wielded.

"I'm glad I didn't." Retreating to her wonder gave Cavansite the ability to open up without the fear of being watch looming over her head. Allowed her the time to just simply be; to think and speak freely. "Even now, I don't think I'd be aware of the aliens had you not called me to the hillside."

Melz took hold of Mellie's hand and gave it a squeeze. "Thank you." Since purifying she definitely had her back which meant a lot. "One way or another we'll make it through this. The only thing we can do is try to save as many people as we can from the fallout." Until they had more information it would be unwise to suggest that Sava seek out old contacts in the Negaverse but once more was revealed then perhaps it might be offer a chance for them to purify willingly before something catastrophic happens.

Melody shivered at the thought of being haunted, Save the hauntings for Saturn Knight’s wonders, please. While she’d ever actually met one in person or been to their wonder, Mel did have a vague idea of their sub-factions theme after being teleported, or abducted, to various places without her consent along with other powered individuals; Negaverse Agents included.

“Ultimately it will be their decision. As much as I’d hate to see it happen, there are no doubt some in the Negavers who truly believe in the cause and would rather fight and die honorably than dare switch sides.” Die a hero as opposed to turning traitor and run out of self preservation and a desire to live.

Granted, there were always other facets they may not be considering. Such as agents who haven’t powered up in months, or even years… If they’re not actively in uniform, how would this plan impact them? Would they just drop dead on the street as if they’d suddenly had a heart attack? Surely that couldn’t be the case otherwise it would cause a city-wide panic as theories of an epidemic, a virus or plague, was sweeping through the streets, killing people at random.

“I’ll be honest, I was not prepared to deal with aliens. Would have been happy if they remained an Area 59 conspiracy theory. We already have youma to contend with. They are proof that life out there truly exists, who is to say that something didn’t follow them?” Another troubling thought that Melody wished she could take back.

“I hope you’re right.” her voice, however, sounded unconvinced.

Mel really didn’t want to be the Negative Nancy and decided to not comment about whether something went wrong or if the plan went off without a hitch, the way they’d been living their lives would change. No matter which way the coin fell, the fall out would be catastrophic.

If they failed, if chaos was somehow alerted to this plan, then the war would become that much more bloody, deadly even. Assuming they succeeded, lives would be lost. Be it memories and identities, or bodies to be buried six feet under. Identities are often kept a secret and they may wake up some morning and find out a co-worker, a friend, or even a loved one is suddenly gone.

It was a sad thing to consider, but no matter how many times she placed the scenario over in her head, Mel couldn’t find anything good about it.