An Inspector Arrives (No not THAT kind of Inspector, get rid of the boss music.)

[in_over_his_head]

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[When Calvin and the 13th Genoace Unit arrive unceremoniously with the team that went to retrieve them the exit they made from their machines was... less than graceful. Calvin steps out of his machine looking like he hadn't slept for days. His uniform was a mess and he stumbled a little as he slouched out with a heavy looking pack to which he tossed to the leader of the 13th... who reacted too slow and ended up falling over. The other Genoace pilot who just hauled himself from his machine was pale and scrawny and was currently hyperventilating before making thorough and judicious use of an inhaler. The command car that was with them? Parked with its driver asleep at the wheel.]

... Great... Sorry about that Luther.

[A grunt of  exertion was his reply as he was handed back the bag. He leaned noticably. Whether the contents really were that heavy or he was just exhausted or both it was hard to say. Still, he just facepalms and lets out a somewhat despondent noise.]

2)
[Later after having everything from his OSI office sent to him, Calvin was now in his room - which looked like a detective's office rammed head first into a bedroom and a witch doctor/paranormal expert's hut, though admittedly a lot of the objects were repaired with duct tape due to less than careful handling by the people sending them. The Investigator himself was at his cramped desk, trying to decipher a large slab of stone inscribed with a flowing and elegant script that was nigh on indecipherable. Along with him were several books, a pot of coffee, a kettle of tea, and a hellish abomination of the two in a mug that he was drinking in order to smash his brain awake so he can focus on his work. After a good five hours he had this to say.]

I can't understand a single thing on this stone. I've looked up every ancient language on record and even looked up texts from some people I know with a fascination with the Occult. Nothing.

[He sighs and leans back on his chair, glaring at the dim lights on the ceiling and leaning back on his chair mug in hand. Then he falls over and spills everything on himself and has the stone land on him.]

Argh!

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[caressthedarkness]

[Someone standing behind him suddenly decides to speak up.]

...Um...will you require any assistance...?

[It seems that the loud noise caught Seta's attention.]

[in_over_his_head]

I-

[Calvin takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself.]

I'll be fine. Just a small fall. Nothing to worry about ma'am.

['Odd looking dame, she doesn't look too hot right now but she still managed to pop out in the middle of nowhere. Mystery wraps around her almost as much as the awkwardness...']

[caressthedarkness]

Then...

[She raises a hand, and after strange dark energy swirls around for a bit, a handkerchief appears on her palm. It even comes with a tiny Chop-kun image stitched into it.]

...Please use this, at least.

[in_over_his_head]

....................

[Absolute dead silence from Calvin. It was a good long time before he carefully takes the handkerchief, even staring at it like it was going to chop his head off.]

How... did you do that?

[caressthedarkness]

Ah...well...

[She looks hesitant. But then again, people keep telling her it's fine to just come out with the truth, so...]

...I am a Kijin...from the Gloster Foundation.

Actually, we have been rebuilding since an incident a short while ago. There is a possibility that the organization's name will be changed...

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[star_of_sad]

[Setsuko stares at the group making its grand entrance.]

Umm. Hello.

I'm glad you could make it alive.

[Especially considering their apparent competence level.]

[in_over_his_head]

Thank you Miss... honestly it makes a pleasant change from what I-... what we're used to.

[He moves his hand, giving Setsuko a bleary if grateful smile.]

[star_of_sad]

2nd Lt Setsuko Ohara. But, no need for the lieutenant part.

What are you used to, then?

[in_over_his_head]

Investigator Calvin Eldred Edwards.

And as for what I'm used to... well... lets just say after a few incidents during my investigations a number of people in the OSI like to forget they're not in high school anymore and tend to be very juvenile.

[He shrugs tiredly.]

I've had my fair share of insults and having my office rearranged with dubious 'gifts'. I can't really speak for the treatment of the Thirteenth team.

[Calvin watches the leader of the aforementioned Genoace Squad move over to help his wheezing wingman before helping the scrawny man back up. There was a glance at the command car by both followed by a shaking head and a small cough.]

But with how the old fart and Caroll treat them they probably have it just as bad as I do.

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[brought_it_back]

[The door opens, and Eva steps in-just in time to see Calvin lying on the floor, covered in his drink.]

...Should I come back later?

[in_over_his_head]

I'm fine! I'm fine.. just give me a minute.

[Calvin grumbles irritably as he moves the slab aside and gets to his feet and regards his guest.]

['I don't know who this dame is, but something about her rings a bell. Was she out there during the fight? Maybe. But something about her screams a lifetime of trouble to me. Both to herself and others.']

[brought_it_back]

You said you would explain later about those enemies...the nazis and friends.

It's later.

[in_over_his_head]

Alright. What do you want to know. Specifics, not vagues.

[actuallyselfish]

There's a knock on the door, then Dido walks in without waiting for an answer.

"Okay, so what the hell is going on, Calvin? Lay it to me straight!"

She sees you in your awkward position.

"Ummmm..."

[in_over_his_head]

['Deep breaths Calvin. Deep breaths.']

This isn't the worst situation I've been found in...

[The investigator simply pushes the slab off him with a slight wince, tugging on his shirt to glare tiredly at the stain.]

Great... add another shirt along with the last hat I lost.

['When I look up at the dame that just walked in here, it clicked that she was that chatty cathy who was out on that fight. There's a layer of silk under that grease, someone who's trying pretty hard to stand out from the money to the point its going a little too hard.']

Start from the top. Ask questions in the specifics and not in the vagues.

[actuallyselfish]

"Fine, fine." Dido frowns in thought. "Okay. First things first: what the heck is the Ebon Court? Don't be coy and say it's a Court that happened to be colored dark...'

[in_over_his_head]

The Ebon Court... that's a difficult question, but damn if it isn't a right one. I thought it was some kind of cult at first, but when I managed to get someone on the inside to spill some details...

[Calvin took a deep breath.]

Not much to work with but they have a goal, they're trying to unseal something or someone called 'The Ebon King' as their endgame. Probably why they're called the Ebon Court. Apparently they've been around for... forever.

A group that old had a lot of things beyond our understanding. Sure they have to use old Mobile Suits, but when Kurt snuck me into one of their ceremonies... well...

[The Investigator shivered.]

Remember those armored guys? The ones with the swords and bows? That armor they wore never comes off. It burned into place. Pretty much told me everything I needed to know and I ran back to call for help.

[keep_your_dignity]

[Kagura was just finding a secluded place to board herself in and sleep without some ape coming around and annoying her. But a loud crash into the ground like that in the middle of the night has her float to the door to see what the hell that was.

She floats into the room, slowly. Calvin, what seems like a naked mascot doll about 18 centimeters tall with half a vaguely glowing crystal ball instead of legs and chibi proportions just floated into your room at about chest height.]

[in_over_his_head]

['When I heard Unity Group had was an odd bunch, I didn't think how odd. That's the smallest dame I ever...Wait... That's a-']

MISTLETOE!!!!

[Kagura would be treated to the sight of a grown man letting out a hilariously loud yell after shoving the rock off himself, backing up to the furthest wall in the cramped room and drawing his gun on her with shaky hands like she was some kind of horrific terrifying being... which was true. Also with a reputation like GRAVEYARD's? They're Illuminati level to Calvin.]

[keep_your_dignity]

[Kagura raises an eyebrow, somewhat surprised, but also admittedly rather pleased at the reaction.

You're being looked down upon by what looks like a live anime figurine, Calvin. This may be a new low.]

[in_over_his_head]

Wh- What the hell is Graveyard doing here?!

[Think Calvin think! What would the organization that was supposedly meant to eliminate the PRAYERs be doing in the Unity Group, especially if their sole purpose is maybe sort of now eliminated?]

Oh good god you're putting plants into the Unity Group to for... for whatever you've got locked up in your facilities aren't you?

Making plans for the next big excuse for you to get back to work!

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[jianai]

Hello.

[A horned individual appears out of nowhere, waving politely and then entering the room, cautious so as not to disturb anything.]

I came to ask how are you doing, inspector. Is everything alright?

[in_over_his_head]

I've been better-... are those horns?

[jianai]

Yes they are! Would you like to touch them?

[Ren smiles widely.]

Ah, but enough about me. Is there something I can help you with?

[in_over_his_head]

A....ha... hahaha... haha...

This isn't going to end with my soul eaten if I say something offhand is it?