Malfyre | Anti-Hero | Outfit & Mask | #575772
I lost a bet to a guy in a Chiffon skirt
But I make these high heels work
I've told you time and time again
I'm not as think as you drunk I am
And we all fell down when the sun came up
I think we've had enough
The walk from her apartment complex to the warehouse wasnāt so bad, except for the bright sunlight since it was still rather early in the day, which was only making her hangover worse. But thank god she grabbed a pair of sunglasses on her way out, which helped lessen the light sensitivity, but her head still ached, and having to walk and move around was only making her feel even more sick. She really should have just stayed home and stayed in bed and slept the hangover away, but here she was. Making her way to a warehouse for who knows what bullshit, probably an intervention, which if it was she would walk out the door the moment they started speaking to her. Malfyre knows she fucked up and probably jeopardized the mission, but Kieranās pride wasnāt going to let that get to her, or even really dwell on it. That was the thing that not many people realized, that sure enough Malfyre was her alter-ego for the mutant side of her, who could just roll with the punches and act like things didnāt bother them, but Kieran, the actual person under the mask took things all too personally. Maybe she was a bit too sensitive sometimes, but she wasnāt going to let it go with what happened. And it was a weight she was going to bare for who knows how long. Not that she wanted it to show, sheād do her job, thatās all that mattered.
Finally, after what was about thirty or so minutes, Kieran saw the warehouse sheād need to go to in the distance, and put on her mask as she ducked into an alleyway, and made her way slowly to the warehouse. Scouting it out first as she wanted to make sure that it wasnāt a setup, seeing Gemini and Artemis walking in both together, talking, she snuck in behind them and hung close to one of the walls as she followed them in silently. Her attention was focused on Icarus as he greeted them all in, preparing herself for what was to come. But what came next, she hadnāt anticipated at all. Red Witch was missing. Somehow, on godās green earth, Red Witch was missing, and Icarus was in need of help. Normally she would have brushed it off, but with the history of mutants, both heroes and villains disappearing, this wasnāt a chance they could afford to risk.
Malfyre stood motionless as Icarus looked at his phone and said how it was her, clearly Red Witch. If her hunch was right, it was going to be a bait, small piece of a bread trail they could use, or even a way for whoever was doing this to get the jump on them. Kieran quickly took out her laptop and was already getting things set up by the time Icarus started yelling at her to do something cuz she was a known hacker. āAlready working on it, Pretty Boy! Just...Stop yelling at me, alright?ā she yelled back as she scrambled to get his phone connected to her laptop, after setting up a few things to keep her laptop from being corrupted by anything on his phone, or if they were being tracked as well, she made sure to put up plenty of blockers and anti-tracking walls up to keep her laptop from being fucked with. If they couldnāt track them, theyād be fine. Kieranās laptop was already searching over for any possible coordinates it could scan from the call, and even a simple location like what part of the city it was in could help tremendously.
Kieranās eyes didnāt even bother looking at the screen with the video feed, thatās not where her priorities lied currently. Her eyes scanned over all of the coding and numbers that flew across the screen as multiple applications and scanners and the like scanned for even a simple trace. Anything at this point would help them. Kieranās eyes glanced over to the other screen when there was a sound of what she thought was a slap, which she knew was confirmed by everyoneās reactions of gasps and shock. Kieran remained unfazed by what took place as Red Witch was sedated and the camera feed was cut shortly after. Kieran remained motionless as everyone else reacted differently, but also the same. Shock, confusion, worry. It was all normal reactions, but Kieran knew what the end result of the call was going to be. Torture and violence were common place for this type of situation, and Kieran would be lying to herself if she didnāt act like she had to have done some similiar things in the past to get information out of people. Hell, she had done far worse for less, which turned her stomach just a bit.
Slowly, Malfyre turned to get up, keeping the laptop on a stack of boxes that helped keep it propped up as the group gathered around her to watch the video call playout. Kieran walked over to one of the ends of the warehouse, lifting up the bottom of her mask just enough as she emptied the contents of her stomach as she dry heaved and gagged, her hangover really was getting worse as time went on. Besides, what she had seen, as much as she didnāt want to acknowledge it was disturbing in a sense. Kieran slowly made her way back over to the other in time to hear Gemini speak, who she noticed had changed forms since she walked away. Their power really was interesting. Something that was slowly peeking her interest into how it happened, or if it was naturally brought on. Shaking her head of those thoughts as she walked back over, pulling the rest of her mask back down as she crossed her arms.
The group were all asking what theyād do, with multiple people asking Malfyre what to do and what they would learn if they figured out where she was. āOkay first, one at a time please. I am one person and can only answer so much at a time, especially right nowā¦ā she muttered, the voice modifier on her voice crackled as she spoke. Walking back over to her computer, she unplugged Icarusā phone and tossed it back to him as she felt her custom laptop in one hand, āAlright, so from that call and what we managed to garner from it. I picked up on a few things actually, much to your delight Iām sure.ā she said with a tint of sarcasm. First, pointing at Aboleth, āBlondie is right, we did hear the sound of a train, which is important to note. So, good insight on that one, Aboleth.ā Malfyre held up a finger, indicating their first point, āSecond, she was in some building with a bunch of monitors in the background, most likely used as a distraction to keep us from figuring out what kind of building it was. Smart of them, but not that smart.ā Malfyre held up a second figure, looking over at Icarus she spoke again, āAnd lastly, we do have a few days, at most. If they keep to their word, which is important to note. Iāll work on the coordinates and all the possible places she could be in, if theyāll still be there. Cuz whoās to say they arenāt on the move right now? Iāll be sure to keep you updated as I figure out more, no need for numbers, I have my ways of contacting you all.ā her mask lit up indicating a small wink of the led light eyes.
āAnd actually, proper last important note, the train. There are a few different train stations throughout Barden. At least two that are still in function, so if I were to venture a guess. Including possible other warehouses or abandoned buildings she could be in, Red Witch could be anywhere in the North end which is where the busier tracks are, or, which is my higher guess, she could be in the West end. Less traveled and more of a spot Iād think of to take someone hostage.ā Kieran mumbled the last part to herself, before quickly shaking her head as she closed her laptop and held it to her chest as she nervously rocked on her feet, āBut, Iāll have proper concrete evidence in the next few days, so...Until then just, sit tight and donāt do anything stupid. You try going after her alone, you could fuck it up and actually end up having her be killed, which, wouldnāt put it past them to make her an example. So just, be smart and patient. Iād do my best on this, Iāll get your friend back.ā