i am a cage in search of a bird

[crocodiline]

[ The figure inside the frosted glass snaps her fingers, and the glass falls away, sliding into grooves in the ground below. Inside, behind additional bulletproof glass, sits a woman, legs up on a transparent glass desk, absentmindedly petting a... whatever this thing is.

Say hello to your mastermind, everyone! ]

Hey there, everyone. Nice to talk to you in person - my name is Cipher, welcome to my city. Sorry I took so long to show up in person. No need to get up on my account - how about we talk business?

[ Let's drive. ]

Comments

[capreelcious]

Blue Tang!!!

[ YOU ARE BEING SCOOPED INTO A BIG HUG, SIR!! Squeeeeeeze!!! ]

It's been ages!

[timegazer]

Floyd!

[Adaman laughs brightly as he's scooped up, and he's absolutely getting that hug returned with gusto!]

It truly has been! You were incredible out there, oh, I've missed you dearly! It truly is good to see you, my capricious friend!

[capreelcious]

Ha, I can't take too much credit- I kinda checked out halfway through all the talking. And you know, the monologuing.

[ He's a very "action-oriented" guy. ]

[timegazer]

[...HONESTLY...]

That is entirely understandable--really, that woman talks entirely too much for her own good. But come now my friend, you must take some credit! I will not stand for anything less!

[Adaman laughs at that, though, clearly not as serious as he could be.]

I have missed you so, my friend. It is good to be back.