Little doll running around, chased by a bunch of people. But no one can keep up with the energetic little doll, who even manages to sing and dance, even while being chased.
Unknown man A - Somebody! Call Saga!
Unknown man B - Saga! Your doll is running wild again!
On a side of this whole mess, Nita was standing still. With confused expression that could be translated as "what the hell is going on?"
Beda - What the hell is going on?
Suddenly, Beda appeared nearby. She looked around in confusion, before finaly turning attention to Nita. Response didn't followed right away, as both Nita and Beda stared at commotion for a while.
Nita - Honestly? I have no idea!
Beda - Oh... Anyway. Did something happened here? Aside from... that...
Nita - No, not really. But a few guys chasing that doll were guarding the main gate just a few minutes ago. So i guess we have that. Other then this, nothing of interest happened.
Beda - Ok... Right. I came with some observations. But let's not talk here okay?
Nita - Yeah... Sure...
With an awkward feeling. Nita and Beda walked away from this scene. Soon enough, they walked far enough, so the music faded away in to the distance.
=== Few minutes later ===
Beda - ... Turrets are fake, guards are not even have any weapon on them. And there are alot of blindspots for cameras. So while it looks like a secure place, it should be easy to sneak in.
Nomomo - Whatever that is. They just don't wan't anyone to be sneaking around. If intel and people around are speaking truth, the truck must be somewhere there. So we have to check it out. But as much as I want to rush this one. I don't want to get on bad terms with people here.
Three dolls were standing in front of their car. Beda casualy sitting at the hood of a car, while Nita and Nomomo standig at the sides. All of them were thinking the next step in their not so easy job.
Beda - We can try to wait untill they will leave this place. I mean... It would be easy to ambush them when they will be transporting that truck.
Nomomo - IF... If that truck is there.
Beda - Yeah... Damn. I with Blaze was here.
Nita - Blaze? I got the impression that she is not so good in sneaking around part.
Beda - While yes. She is not good at sneaking. She is good at making some wild ideas that for some reason work. I guess it comes from her nature of being a teacher!
Nita - Blaze was a teacher?
Nomomo - That is not the point here! *sigh* But i admit. She always was a wild card.
All three dolls went silent for a while. Both Nomomo and Beda were thinking hard. But Nita had something on her mind for a while now. And weren't sure to tell it or not.
Nita - We could use some distraction!
Nomomo - Yeah... But what kind of distraction?
Nita - There was some strange little doll running around and annoying people.
Beda - That doll?
Nita - Yeah... That doll!
Nomomo - Wait, Wait, Wait! What doll?
Nita - As i said. There was a doll that were annoying everybody here. To the point that even guards that were on patrol around that workshop went out to try and stop her. I guess she was calling herself Vepley? Anyway, if i can talk to her, maybe i can...
Nomomo - No, wait. There is doll running around? Who's is this doll?
Beda - I heard someone call Saga to calm down this doll. My guess is that this doll is rather usual troublemaker here. Since everybody were acting like if it was a usual tuesday, and everybody imideatly knew who to call, once she started dancing and singing around.
Once again, everyone went silent... Awkward and tence atmosphere were hanging in the air.
Nita - So... ?
Nomomo - Well... That is at least something! Try to find and talk with this doll. Beda, look out for anything else we can use. Maybe ask around people again. Meanwhile i will keep a lookout at the workshop and see if i can find something. If anything, let's meet up here again in three hours! Now go! And good luck everyone!
On that note. All Nita and Beda went in different directions. Nomomo stayed at the car, and followed her gaze after her friends walking away. Once they went far enough, she leaned on car roof and stared at the distance.
Nomomo - How many times do i have to do same thing all over again?
With exhausted sigh, Nomomo placed her forhead against the roof of a car.
Nomomo - There was time i hoped that there was something left to lose.
=== Long Time Ago ===
Nomomo - Mr.[redacted] you need to wake up! You have a meeting in one and a half hour with your father. He insisted that you must me present at this meeting!
With a click of a button. Windows curtains opened, letting sunlight inside the messy room. The view outside was blinding, as big city were almost at her feet whenever she would look. Only metal walls were breaking the contrast. But so far, it was just another tuesday.
Sunlight invaded every corner of this luxurious apartment. Big bed where five people could easyly laydown. Dusty White Piano in the middle of a room, bar counter with bottle of red wine and few glasses with stains of red were waiting for someone to make some cleanup.
Mr.[redacted] - Ah! [deleted], close the curtains! Close the curtains now!
Nomomo - Sorry Mr.[redacted], but im afraid i can't do that. You gave me directive to wake you up no matter what. Even if i have to throw a bucket of water at you. And as you can see... or rather you cannot. I already preapeared water bucket!
Young man finaly opened his eyes and looked at Nomomo. Who were standing menacingly near the bucket. With a sight, young man finaly managed to sit up.
This time around. Instead of her short dark-blue hair and dark two-piece suit. She was wearing white three-piece suit and her long hair were dark-green and neatly straightened.
Mr.[redacted] - I swear! [deleted], You are the only doll who seems like enjoys loves doing that.
Nomomo - Just for your notice. Yesterday you have been very generous at the party! If you were trying to make impression at other people. You defenetly did! Especially your father will be happy!
With a slight smirk, Nomomo took Mr.[redacted] phone frome the table, swiped few times and showed bank app with receipt from the last night. Young man's eyes wide opened when he saw that receipt. He snatched the phone from Nomomo's hands and started scroling down.
Mr.[redacted] - [deleted], use the bucket!
Nomomo - With pleasure!
With a smile, Nomomo took the bucket and spilled it's content on young man. Soon enough, he was drenched in water, just like the bed sheets.
Mr.[redacted] - AHHH! It is ice cold! What is that? Ice cubes!?!
Nomomo - I thought that this will have a better effect at waking you up! Now i suggest you to take a shower and we have to go to the meeting!
Mr.[redacted] - No, seriously! How can a doll be so sadistic to their owner?
Young man springed from the bed and rushed to the the door on a side. With a soft smile, Nomomo traked how Mr.[redacted] rushed to the shower. And then her attention swithched to the piano.
Nomomo - You did bought it, you idiot!
Slowly, Nomomo sat down in front of a piano and opened keyboard cover. She traced her fingers along the keys. But then, with a sigh, she closed the cover. Perhaps some other time...
=== Present ===
Vepley - ... But don't worry! I can always make a proper concert with just a my singing and dance!
Two dolls were talking on a side of a busy street. Nobody were paying any mind to them. Just aslong as Vepley weren't running around and singing, everyone were just happy with silence. But after short conversation, Vepley started dancing and singing in front of Nita. By no means, that was annoying as when she had microphone and speakers in her arsenal. But people were trying to just walk away and pay no mind to this two dolls. Just to not be followed by Vepley.
Nita - Wait, Wait. If i have to watch the show, it has to be louder!
Vepley - Oh... You are right! If i have to make a concert, it has to as good as i can get it...
For a few moments Nita was dumbstruck... but the came to her senses
Nita - Ahem... Yes... If you were to make a concert it has to be at the right place and with right equipment! And just like that you will make me happy... i guess?
Vepley - Oh! That is totaly nice! But Vepley's microphone were taken away. And speakers were taken away too. And now Vepley can't make big and loud songs!
Nita - Oh... Ahm...
Vepley - But i can try to make my best! Just watch me!
Nita - No, no, no!... Look. If i get you microphone and a speakers you will be able to make a concert?
Vepley - Yes! You can help Vepley put up a stage? Then we will be friends! We could dance together!
Nita - Unfortunatly i don't like to dance. But i would like to see you sing and dance on a stage! So how about this... I will find you a microphone and speakers. And you won't tell anyone that i helped you. And we will be best friends... what do you say?
Vepley - Yay! We can be best friends!
Nita - Ok... Just wait here, i will come to you after i find everything... okay?
Vepley - Okay! I can wait. But Vepley must help manager with moving supplies at 16:00...
Nita - Vepley... It is 16:22 right now...
Suddenly, Vepley made a surprised face. Then turned around and started running.
Vepley - I gotta go!
Nita - *sigh* what is wrong... ha-ha... please never change Vepley
As Vepley runned away. Nita laughed a little, and a small smile appeared at her face. Just for few moments. But then that smile slowly faded away.
Nita - Ok... i have to find microphone and speakers. Better get back to work.
=== Some time later ===
Nomomo - Nita... Are you out of your mind?
Around a corner near the workshop. Nita meet up with Nomomo. Thankfully, this side of a road is not so noticable to peak anyones interest.
Nita - Well... we have to get up with something. So here we go... What's your take on it?
Nomomo - Okay. Fine! Did you saw anyone here selling microphones or speakers?
Nita - Not really. The only ones i saw were the same Vepley brought to her own show.
Nomomo - Then we have a problem... Or not... The broker named Saga is the owner of that Vepley doll right? We can just take it from there, right?
Nita - And how am i supposed to do that?
Nomomo - You said that Vepley had to help moving supplies? Here you go!
Nita - Nomomo... Ok... I think i know where this is going.
Nomomo - Yeah! I will call on Beda. She will help you with that.