A Checkup [Lore]

The penthouse that served as the Priestess her office was quite large and luxurious, and for understandable reasons. Not only was she an incredibly wealthy and influential person, as one of the executives of the hero program the Priestess was considered one of the essential individuals that decided the regulations and laws of the hero program. Were villains to get their hands on her, the results could be disastrous and as such security around her was quite advanced, and the penthouse was in fact located in the very same building the committee had their meetings, a hidden and secretive location that only some people knew about.

And so it happened that the priestess had just spend some time enjoying a cup of tea, one prepared by the girl who had led Taizen into her office. Tsuyuri had been seated on the couch, a soft sip from her tea being made while she turned her gaze briefly toward the man as he entered, her lips curving into a gentle smile as she spoke. "Ah~ Taizen-kun, thank you for delivering those records, feel free to place them on my desk."

The young lady answered as she turned her gaze back at the screen. "It's not about what she is saying my dear Taizen~" The priestess answered as she took another sip and raised her hands toward the back of her head, unfolding her blindfold as she started to muse softly. "It's what she is feeling and thinking~ Take for example her speech, she is trying to rally the audience with a passionate speech, to encourage them to work together, but behind that there are feelings of anger, she is upset at the nature of the hero program, there might be some who feel like she does, people who think that the program is an excuse to legalize vigilantism, that it disregards the importance of the essence of heroism, as if people forget what being a hero is about."

She looked at the speech recording, one where the girl was starting to taunt the villains. "A bold move, a teenager who made herself willingly get on the hit list of every villain in Japan, but she isn't afraid, in her mind she is already thinking of using this as a weapon, after all with her becoming a wanted target, she can use it as leverage to help us capture those elusive criminals and in return we own her a favor." She smiled briefly. "She's a manipulative little trickster, isn't she? To the audience she looks like a little hero of the medical world, a fledling symbol of hope, and yet they are all dancing to the tune of her song, for in the end everything she does has a meaning, a purpose she is trying to fullfill."

She raised her blindfold, but right at the end before covering her eyes she paused, as if she was seeing something "To become a pebble that will start the landslide to change the hero program? Heh, not many girls her age are thinking about such burdens." As she finished tying the blindfold back around her head she resumed to drink the cup of tea.

"She's currently still attending that hero academy, isn't she?"

The woman waited for Taizen to answer before she rose onto her feet and approached the desk. "Good~ good~ That makes it easier..." She raised a hand to her cheek, tapping it a few times. "Hmm, your records mention she is handling the development of the disciplinary committee, so she has some insight in the affairs of her fellow students."

A soft hum followed. "It will be important for us to nurture this flower, allowing her to blossom too early will spoil her beauty~ Therefore..." She leaned back in her chair and mused softly. "The school has a shortage of personnel currently, and the lass is quite a target so. Taizen, let the school know I will be sending them some assistance, both to help with the faculty and to keep an eye on the lass. Tell them that in a year from now..."

She paused, her lips curving up lightly into a smile that seemed to hide something. "I want to meet the new Spymaster, so they better make sure she is suitably trained and prepared. Call off her work at 'that' project for now, I want to see for myself what type of landslide she will cause~ Try to convince that old wolf of a principal to give her some extra training if needed. After all ninjas need more training than heroes"

she giggled softly, hands folding under her chin as she mused softly. "Let's see what type of flower you blossom into Elise-chan... What do you think Bonnie, Cid? Up for a change of scenery?"

The priestess couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle at Taizen's question. "Did you know Taizen, that there are two type of people in this world? Those who might think about something, yet lack the resolve or strength to act. And then there are those who think about something, and act even if they lack the strength. It is a peculiar something, a dangerous something even: That feeling of being obligated to act, as if the burden is yours to carry. My orders just now are a test for the girl, to see how far she is willing to carry that burden. If she ends up taking the initiative, then it will be a sign, a sign that she is one of those people that we need."

Indeed, as Taizen went downstairs to make the call the priestess merely smiled as she remained to look at the screen. Indeed, if her predictions were right she wouldn't need to wait a year. The girl would find a way to blossom while handling the restrictions society would place onto her. Perhaps it was for that reason she was so interested in the young lady. Someone with an idealistic view of heroism, who desired to change the program and clearly had the resolve to act. But she lacked experience, the strength to truly make the needed change. It reminded her of herself so many years ago, and it was for that reason she wanted to test the girl, give her an opportunity to grow and have more assets available to reach for her ambition.

Bonnie's comment after Taizen's departure made her hum softly in response. "Indeed~ There are plenty of cute heroes at that school, and I heard some of the teachers are quite desirable also." Of course, a bit of teasing wouldn't go wrong either. "Although it wounds my fragile heart to see you getting so excited over them when you have a fair maiden right here waiting for you~" Waiting for Bonnie's reaction she snickered softly. "Then again, perhaps some forbidden romance is more to your liking~ Just be careful my dear, some forbidden fruits are forbidden for a reason~"

Yet Cid had a solid question, making her nod her head lightly. "It's exactly because she made herself a target that I'm sending the best assholes in the world to keep an eye on her~ While she is relatively safe within the security of the hero academy, we both know how girls of that age tend to be. If trouble doesn't seek her, then she might end up seeking it out instead, and that's why the two of you are there."

Rising off her seat Bonnie's exclamation made the priestess laugh as she approached her. "It is endearing that you care so much about my desires~" Leaning in to give Bonnie a tender kiss on her cheek, she stepped away toward her desk and leaned against it.

"Mhmm, what I desire... requires the best of the best~ I'll be counting on the two of you to make sure that our flower will blossom into one of the most beautiful ones the hero academy has to offer. It is once she blossoms that she will be ready."

Indeed, it would take only a bit longer before she would get what she wanted...

"For her to become a Seeker of True Heroism~"