eightieth labyrinth [backdated to the 24th]

[lord_wizard]

[It had taken a few days of researching before Felix was relatively sure of how the situation had to be handled, and after the incident the day before, it became clear that stalling any longer would only lead to people getting hurt if the Mara felt more ambitious in it's pranks.]

[filtered away from the Mara/The Fifth Doctor]

For the safety of everyone, I believe it's time we dealt with the Doctor's loss before it gets even further out of hand. For anyone that wishes to assist, come to Chimera headquarters in room 529 as soon as possible. Bring with you a mirror or any sufficiently reflective item. I am planning to lure the Mara to the room, where I have installed some magic items - the crystals Phoebe left us - to hopefully trap him there. According to our research, showing it it's reflection will force it out of the host, where it can properly be dealt with. Stay in the side room until the trap activates and be prepared for a fight.

[filtered to the Mara/The Fifth Doctor]

I have what you asked for. Please come to room 529 and we can speak...privately.

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Action - The takedown

[lord_wizard]

[Felix waits in Chimera's circular parlor, wringing his hands nervously behind his back and pacing slightly. The crystals are set in a smaller circle at the center, and anyone who wished to help him is waiting behind the closed doors to either side. But it's up to him to get this started]

((ooc:for this section, please keep replies linear, and wait until the Mara is trapped in the circle to tag in. Thank you))

[toobravehearted]

[In room 301, there is a tantrum going on and the Mara is not in the best of moods. It can't get into the Doctor's machine, his TARDIS. It has a key but it won't turn in the lock. Deep in the mind there is a sense of satisfaction that isn't the Mara's but the Doctor's, and that makes the Mara all the more angered.

Felix's message comes at just the right time. Not bothering to speak or leave a message, the Mara navigates the halls slowly as it makes its way up. Caution is required after his run-in with the girl earlier. No, it hasn't taken the arrow out of the shoulder yet, but it did break off most of the shaft so that he doesn't look like a pincushion.

Arriving at the room, the Mara pushes open the door and enters slowly, looking around, seeing what there is to see. It's not the man's rooms, but a meeting place. Interesting. Through to the parlour, it catches sight of Felix and watches a moment as he paces.]

Nervous, Felix? What you have for me had better be good. I'm bringing in a new order today, whether they like it or not.

[lord_wizard]

[Felix glances up and drops his hands to his sides, and forces himself to not think of meeting Malkar under the Bastion.]

It is. I've gathered just what you asked for. Maybe even more...

[That's when he notices the arrow, and steps forward. The circle is at his back. All he has to do is get the Mara to cross the threshold.]

Are you all right?

[The concern is real, though it's more for Five's sake than the Mara's, but for the moment they are one in the same]

[toobravehearted]

[A tilt of the head, watching him, his body language, all of it. It does think Felix looks nervous. Perhaps with good reason. At the question, the Mara doesn't understand at first.]

Fine. When I find the girl that did it I'll be a lot better.

[Stepping forward, it fishes out the Doctor's journal from a pocket one handed.] Good. Very good. Let's see if you're any better than Kerrem. I might even be able to cross at least one off your list.

[lord_wizard]

[It's good they're doing this now. Who knows what further trouble the Mara could get Five's body into.

He steps back a few paces, into the circle. Keep him talking and draw him close...]

I have no doubt. Where shall I start?

[toobravehearted]

[Or the amount of trouble the Mara could cause period, which is the bigger issue, as Felix is about to find out. The Mara watches as Felix steps back.]

Names, weaknesses. As requested. It's not hard, is it? You talk, I listen. And once we're done we decide who gets to step to the beat of my drum and who gets... sidelined, like the one I left lying in the Doctor's room.

[Slowly, he steps to follow Felix.] What's the matter? There's no knife this time. No need to be anxious. You won't be forgotten. [Entering the circle as it goes, there's a sensation, a tickle. What is that?]

[lord_wizard]

[That was a worrying aside, but Felix does his best to ignore. Just keep talking. Keep him distracted and not looking at the crystals on the floor. All he needs to is step inside and the trap will activate.

So close. He keep moving backward, towards the balcony, as if to maybe get some fresh air.]

It isn't that. I know some of these people, and what it might mean to cross them. Galadriel, for instance, perhaps you've met her. Her mental abilities are nearly unrivaled and she is slow to trust. Thankfully, she trusts me.

dictated;

[rightchoices]

[ Okay, Lee isn't sure what's going on, exactly, but - ]

Jesus. The castle did this? You sure you can get it under control?

filter; dictated

[lord_wizard]

Something like this has happened before. So I would say, yes, I am relatively confident of our chances.

Luckily, this time, no one has died. [Yet, he thinks]

filter; dictated

[rightchoices]

Always a relief to hear, I guess.

[ And maybe it says something that a measure of success or relief is given from a statement like "luckily no one is dead this time." ]

You need more hands?

filter; dictated

[lord_wizard]

I would not turn down help if you wanted to volunteer it, and as long as you're prepared for anything.

How do you feel about snakes?

filter; dictated

[rightchoices]

Uh. I don't have any particular phobia of them, but I can't say I'm fond of 'em, either. Are there gonna be snakes?

filter; dictated

[lord_wizard]

Just one. Possibly very large and of otherwordly nature. Though I can't sure of the scale until we've exorcised it from its host.

[Private to this man]

[rose_of_battle]

[Sheena's voice is calm when it comes over the journal.]

I have two things: One, would diamonds work for reflections?

And two: I don't think the Mara appreciates Ice too much.

[private to this woman]

[lord_wizard]

Diamonds may be too small. It should be large enough to see itself in without getting too close to him. A hand mirror, for example.

Hm. And what makes you say that?

[Private to this man]

[rose_of_battle]

Okay. I think I have one of those around here.

[A beat.]

Because I froze that snake on his arm, and he wasn't too happy about it.

[Euphemism, anyone?]

[private to this woman]

[lord_wizard]

[Normally he'd say so but he saw that tattoo]

It may be more that the snake is part of it's power, and attacking it any way could cause it pain, though I will keep that in mind. Hopefully, if we can force it out of him, we won't have to attack the Doctor directly.

[Private to this man]

[rose_of_battle]

Ah! So you saw that so-called "tattoo" move, too? I only froze it when it seemed it was going to attack me, and he did whatever he could to break the ice around it.

[She's just not going to say what he did.]

Unfortunately, I don't think Ice will force it out of him, but it may be able to slow him down once he's left the Doctor.

[She has such confidence they'll free the Doctor.]

[private to this woman]

[lord_wizard]

[He won't do anything to shake her confidence either. Because he's desperate to be right.]

The mirrors should take care of the first part, but keep your ice in reserve until we need it. I am not certain what will happen once we succeed.

First Filter

[wizard_redfive]

I'll definitely be there.

[After her first fight with the Mara, she intends to be there at the finish.]

filtered forever

[lord_wizard]

As long as you're sure.

[wizard_redfive]

Absolutely. It's not going to get away with this. [The Mara seriously pissed her off.]

[lord_wizard]

Your fervor is admirable but don't let it blind you.

[wizard_redfive]

I won't go punching him in the middle of spellwork, trust me. [That would be exceptionally dumb and dangerous.]

[lord_wizard]

[He knows her temper well enough to have to ask]

Good.

Be there as soon as you can.