It was high time for this.

Hemlocke strutted from one end of the platform to the other, staring down its beak; the three spawn were settled before it, half-trained and half-proven. It'd worked with the three of them to give the basics, but the best training was practical experience. How else had it picked up on methods of espionage and subterfuge? Running Trials? Those only granted it the latter and a whole new form. Status, too, as the Eye of the Oversee - ah... of the Masters? Do I even still have that position?

No matter. It chirped, calling them to attention, and addressed them each, in numeric sequence. It was time to dole out tasks.

"Garnet-Delta," the alien called, "I want you to continue to practice your magic and work with our Master on assassination techniques; but, it's time for you to put those skills to use. Find a target and kill them through whatever means necessary - and leave no trace but the stone - bring that to us. If they have connections, leave a message for them." It was a brutal task, but it would prove its skill, dexterity, and lethality. Hemlocke was confident in its success. "Take your time with this."

It turned, then, to "Garnet-Epsilon." Ears pricked up, and it assigned, "you are to infiltrate the group called the Kingdom of the Seven in Orion through whatever necessary means - crafting a new identity, or playing the role of a refugee from here. I want you to discover the elements and skillsets of all known members and to report this to Delta -" it nodded towards the cat-alien "- Selenite-Gamma -" towards the drake "- or myself without incident." It breathed, a nonverbal then. "You are to drive a member of the Seven out through whichever methods you desire. Framing for murder, subterfuge, treason..." It mattered not. "Go as soon as you can."

Last, and hopefully not least, was "Selenite-Gamma." It shuffled its wings. "You will go into Hydra in search of the creatures that are living in there, and discover what they are and what their methods of survival are. Use your magic and what you've learned from canvassing in other caves." Hemlocke's speech slowed, and it straightened in the pause where it'd started to slouch from... dread. "This is a deadly task - I will go in with you to chaperone and guide you, when you feel you are ready."

Ruby-red eyes hung a gaze on the drake, then swept over the other tree. "Those are your tasks - if they are completed successfully, I will consider you capable of serving our Master, Vargas," it bristled and went cool, harsh, "if not, you will be made test subjects for the Doctor. Either way you will have worth. If there are no questions, you are dismissed."

It stayed in place, watching carefully.

exit, unless stopped - this is meant to be a nice quick thread so you guys have rp hooks and stuff to get your fools PROVED :elmo: sorry for the delay otherwise!
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