The Reality Vortex: New Roads

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"Seeing the four of us only go there? That could be a set-up." Bara noted.

"Hmmm... clearly there are things set in motion that could complicate things further. I can take us there with Instant Transmission." Brachi said.
 
Cuki stared blankly towards the TV before rising up and standing motionless for a moment. She looked back to her stump tail and heard Spina's words roll through her head.

It'll grow back, huh? Well, I think it needs a bit of help getting back to how it was. But who's gonna help me..? Cuki pondered silently before walking up and down the hall. I'm not letting Gogeta or Spina touch me, they probably did enough of that back in training... Bernkastel's probably going to be busy with stuff, Cross and Brachi are also busy, and Lucifer can eat a dic-- Hang on...

Cuki paused by the room Panich was staying at. Compared to the others, Panich had done little to annoy her and even made up for it by showing some growth and maturity. Cuki was still nervous, however, not being fond of anyone touching her tail.

Well, I'm certainly not letting a man touch my tail... I guess Panich could be different. This needs more of a lady's touch. Besides, she's a Saiyan, so she might know a bit more about this tail stuff than me...

Cuki hesitated at first but she gently knocked on Panich's door, hoping to not bother her.

"Uhh, excuse me, Panich..?"
 
There wasn't any response for a few seconds. It remained quiet until the door handle turned and opened to reveal the Saiyan Princess.

"Yes, can I help you?" She asked almost blandly before her eyes widened at the state Cuki was in. "My goodness what happened to you?"
 
"Damn mindless drones...! If you like Vegetto so much why don't you go marry him?!" Bernkastel cursed at them, then was confused by the sudden silence that took over as she watched the passerby fall unconscious. When her eyes caught sight of the man in black moving with such speed and precision, Bern reflectively tensed. She met his gaze with wide eyes, looking him head to toe with mouth agape. She was thinking he was here to fight the both of them; instead, he had given Bernkastel the chance to speak with Gogeta unobstructed.

This man... I've seen him before. Who is he? He's no ordinary person, she thought in bewilderment. Resuming her composure, she nodded at Kent once before turning her attention back to Gogeta, awkwardly watching tears stream down his face as he cried. This wasn't a villain at all-- just a woefully misunderstood man. Yes, he was brutal in combat like a caveman, but besides all that he didn't seem to harbor ill will or even a general bloodlust... just an easygoing goofball if one discounted the 'thing' that possessed him before.

"Yes, you did stop Ultraman. The people may not think it's a good thing because he is the apple of the city's eye, but in that moment, he was manipulated by that woman into being our enemy and had to be subdued. And you did help stop the Blank Thief after he stole the card we needed... you even returned my prized ribbon," Bernkastel tugged on her bowtie with a small smile of gratitude. "I cannot deny what is truth. If we left it at that, then yes, those would be perfectly good deeds." Then, her smile faded back to a flat line as she spoke next in a no-nonsense tone. "The methods you use are what end up souring people's perceptions of your otherwise good work, Gogeta. For every action, there is a cost that comes with the potential benefit, and one should prefer minimizing damage they might cause." She lowered herself down a bit closer, keeping her voice fairly gentle for the fusion's ears and forcing herself to explain patiently. "Stopping Ultraman prevented potential injury to us, yes, but the 'cost' of your method was far too great; buildings obliterated, the lives of many reduced to Coins littering the pavement... Simply put, it's viewed as an act of evil by the public once the uninvolved are needlessly put in harm's way. It's good your actions come from a place of honest intent, but you don't seem to know how to dial back your own strength."

If the Breakers were being perceived as enemy #1, then they'd have to play by the rules of social order and fix up their image starting with the most unruly of the bunch. Otherwise, the Coin Hunter won't need to lift a finger-- and she didn't need to leave him any more openings. Being a miracle worker isn't a very fun job.

"The good news is restraint can be learned like Ultra Instinct. I can't teach you Ultra Instinct like Vegetto could, but..." Bernkastel leaned down from her perch, floating down to the ground towards him serenely. "I can teach you the art of self-restraint as a power in itself. It will take effort, but we can ease it into your fighting style by practicing it in daily life to help you get along better with the others." She conjured a handkerchief from her sleeve, offering it to him. "Sound good?"
 
Reality Metropolis




Gogeta’s erratic nature slowed, his arms lowering slowly. His frown had remained throughout Bernkastel’s words, slowly turning to the side as the destruction of the city was mentioned. His somber stare remained in seeing the burning buildings and the unconscious bodies laying in the street. His cheeks were still tear stained, turning back towards Bernkastel and keeping his head down, despite the cloth being offered to him.

“But how? How will that work? I’ve always fought with my all; if I don’t fight like that, then it’s not me anymore.”

“It’s not about you.”

Gogeta perked his eyebrows, turning his head wearily as the strange man approached. He held a warm, familiar smile.

“You have to think about more than yourself, Gogeta. It may not be how you usually fight, but if you want to be better than you are, then you have to change.”

Gogeta kept a skeptical frown, eyeing the man suspiciously.

“And how would you know?”

Clark barely flinched, his chin slightly raised with a confident tone.

“Because I know you better than anyone.”

Gogeta fell silent for a second, his eyes narrowing sharply.

“Who are you again?”

Clark stifled a small chuckle, his arms tucking behind his back. His regal stance was uncanny in comparison to a familiar tall angel, the warm and polite attitude a dead giveaway.

“My apologies; I am Clark Kent, reporter for the Daily Planet.”

His head turned slightly towards Bernkastel, elegantly winking with his right eye.

“The Witch of Miracles and I have worked together before; seemingly a lifetime ago. It’s been one of my missions ever since to help her find a way to bring back the one she’s lost.”

Gogeta started on blankly and confused, leaning slowly towards Bernkastel.

“Ok...who is this guy again?”
 
“Hart blames us huh.” Spina became suspicious of the ordeal. “Yeah, it most likely a trap, Cross. We just have to come prepared when we go over there. Let’s thread this with caution. Any answers or findings is better than nothing.” He turns to Brachi. “I believe Cross should teleport us to the McKnight Café, I don't want to touch anyone's hands to so do. I seen your technique.” He turns to the small angel. “Try not to cause too much trouble while we're gone.”

“I won’t cause any trouble, I’m sure Cuki and Panich won’t do anything out of ordinary.” Lucifer said, sitting down to drink more juice. “Be careful.”
 
Cross thinks "I hope my suspicions are unfounded with Panich but it dos one shooed edge ones bets." Cross says "just tell me wend you all are set." Cross cast a contingency spell undenounced to the others.

Cross starts to cast Buffs on those that are coming with him.
 
[Just to note, now that characters are scattered about, please add whatever area characters are currently in. For example, for Loopy and Vegetto, they would need to add “Reality Metropolis” at the top. That way, when people re-read the thread, they won’t be confused of where the characters are at. Thanks!!]

Cuki’s Apartment

“Yeah, we’re set.” Spina responded to Cross, urging him to teleport right away. “Let’s see what we can find.”
 
Cuki's Apartment

Cuki paused for a moment, taking a second to register the question Panich asked her. She couldn't help but chuckle at her situation and felt her cheeks tint red with embarrassment. It was hard for her to be a good host to those living in her home but she did seem to take it rather seriously.

"Errm, I didn't sleep so I can make sure the drunks didn't choke on their own vomit while they slept," Cuki mumbled softly. "Uhh, I was kinda wondering if... if you can help me fix my tail? ...Shucks, this is really shameful for me, I normally never let anyone touch my tail... Spina said it grows back but I'm not sure how. I don't want any man touching my tail so maybe a woman's touch might make me feel at ease..."

Cuki sighed, turning to see what remained of her tail.

"But if you don't wish to get involved, that's fine too..."
 
Cross casts teleport to the location he pointed to on the map.
 
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