Now Or Never [Liana and crew, Saïx, Zexion]

[Fate]

Just What I Wanted to Hear

He was but a child. That was what surprised just about everyone that met Sora, or at least Zexion surmised. When Sora defeated Xehanort's Heartless, everyone was completely stunned. How did that child become so powerful to be able to do all of these great feats? After that, he managed to defeat every Nobody that he was put up against including the Superior. He was perhaps the only one that was a decent threat to the Champion, but that was questionable with Mickey, the beacon of hope for the heroes of light, disposed of.

The Schemer waited as she answered the question, nodding his head to her first statement. She gave more of answer than Nyxar had, which was finding out his future plans. It would be a difficult task, but completely worth it if one was successful. This Nobody knew that too, telling Zexion she had at least a good head on her shoulders. Could she be giving that answer just because it was what he wanted to hear? That was possible, which was why she would be watched instead of cast aside like Nyxar. Every mission she would have to have another Nobody accompany her until he was no longer suspicious. It would be annoying, but it needed to be done.

"Very good," he told her, "Finding out any current or future activities would be helpful to the Organization in regards to planning. Starting a fight with him would be pointless." He dropped the illusion completely, bringing the three back to the real Dwarf Woodlands. He kept the Lexicon open for the moment, now looking to Saïx. "I am satisfied. Is there anything else you would like to add? I believe her to be worthy of joining the Organization." Anything that Saïx could potentially add would be useful. Zexion didn't want to miss anything, after all.

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[Slash]

It's Not Like I Know Initiation Protocol

Saïx didn't have anything to add, really.

This girl was hiding something. He could tell. It probably wasn't anything serious enough to brand her a traitor- she simply wasn't the type to betray them right off the bat. She had something, though. Something up her sleeve, something that hadn't been shown.

He had no idea what it was, but he'd certainly find out.

"I have nothing to add. She is worthy." Moreso than Demyx, at least.

Taking at least a small bit of initiative (he had to play some role, after all) he said simply to Liana, "You will be given a new name and rank, as well as sleeping quarters, in the castle of the World that Never Was. Follow us." Without saying anything more, he created a Corridor and entered through it.

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Lethe and Kyza saw one of them leave. It was no problem. They knew what world to go to, and they knew their mistress's scent. They could follow easily.

[Aerith]

Not knowing who is in charge is beginning to get annoying.
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Her answer, it seemed, was satisfactory for both. The short one elaborated on why he found it so, while the taller one simply agreed that she was worthy to join. Of the two, he seemed to be less interested in this meeting than his fellow Nobody. Distraction was evident, but she had no idea what he might be distracted by. It would be something to find out, though.

He instructed her to follow and left without any fanfare. She glanced at the remaining Nobody and hesitated for a moment. Was she supposed to go first through the Corridor or wait for both of them to lead the way? Quite possibly, she was overthinking this, but she would rather not start off on the wrong foot. Unwilling to make assumptions that might land her immediately in the Nobodies' disfavor, she decided to wait for some sign telling her what she should do.

[Fate]

More Jargon.

Saïx thought she was worthy and had nothing else to add. Zexion wasn't sure if he had ever seen the Diviner play an active role in initiations before, but it was a learning process. The Schemer had to figure it out for himself for the most part when he recruited members, this being the second one he recruited; he sort of just went from what he thought should be included and was rather particular. If he had seen Axas before Xigbar brought him in, he most likely would not have been recruited. Thankfully, said Nobody was gone.

Now it was time to go back to The World That Never Was, Saïx briefing her on what would happen before leaving himself. She didn't follow though, leaving the two of them standing there. Zexion waited for a minute, glancing back at the Corridor, before looking back at the woman. "I apologize for the lack of introductions," he said initially, "I am Zexion." He extended his hand for her to shake, being polite, and let go briefly afterward.

"For now, when you are brought into the Organization, you may report to either myself for Saïx." He then gestured to the portal Saïx had just gone through. "There will be a short initiation ceremony once we reach The World That Never Was. As Saïx said, you will be given a new name and rank as well as a title. I will do this as well as assign you your sleeping quarters. Shall we?" He invited her to go first, deciding to follow shortly behind this time around.

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[Aerith]

I can cross that item off my list.
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Finally. Names. Referring them as "the short one" and "the taller one" had begun to get old. Liana accepted Zexion's gloved hand and shook it, though the gesture struck her as awkward. She wasn't one for shaking hands, but if that was part of being in this Organization, she would get used to it.

And now that she knew his name, it was only polite of her to give hers. With a dip of her head, she said, "My name is Liana."

With that, she accepted his invitation to go first. The other one, Saïx, was probably growing impatient. If Nobodies could truly feel impatience, that is. Step one was finished. Now, she needed to gain the others' trust and see what information she could glean from them. She entered the Corridor with Zexion right behind her.