P O V - Avery

I've been here for about a week now, working and fiddling with some of the machinery around. I've mostly been fixing broken things or giving the members upgraded gear, but I felt so bored. I haven't received any info on Brillow yet... I think they're still learning to trust me.

Pip was fun to talk to... we've grown close quickly considering all the shit happening within the mafia.

We often joked about the periodic table and spelled out ridiculous words with the elements. It was kind of how we started insulting each other.

Speaking of Pip, he comes walking into the lab right now. He looks a little tired, but he has his goofy smile on his face.

"Heya Avie!"

He started to use the nickname my friend gave me. It made me sad inside, but it's nice to have something that reminds you of home. He was the only one I allowed to use it.

"Howsit goin' Pip?"

"I feel and look dead"

"Really? Nooo you look good!"

"You can't be serious."

"As you're best friend, I would lie to make you feel good."

"Awh that's so swe- wait!"

He pushed my shoulder and looked at what I was working on.

"Plasma gun?"

"Yeah, a member requested it. Small one though. Maybe he wanted to use it for backup or surprise attacks. Since it's so small, it won't make too much noise either. Only problem is that it can overheat..."

"Did you try some sort of vent or liquid-coolant system?"

"I tried the vent, no luck... do you think I can attach a separate cooling system? Maybe it can be worn..."

"That's a good idea. The little gun connects to the arm right? Shoots out from the hand area like Tony Stark or Spiderman?"

"Exactly! I'mma go for it."

"Good luck Avie."

We both smiled at each other and went back to work. It was silent between us for the next few hours, but that was fine because Pip put on soft music in the background. It helped the work ethic.

I finished the coolant accessory and right after I placed it down, a tune was emitted from some of the computers in the corner.

"Hey Pip? What does that mean?"

"Oh, that's a different tune... that might be for you then! It's the Boss."

I went over to the computers.

"Why would he need to talk to me?"

"Cause you're speeecial~"

"Shut up~!"

I laughed a bit and answered the call.

"..."

"..."

"Hello?"

'Ahhh Chronos, good job answering my dear! Did Pip tell you that it was me?'

"Yes, he did."

'Awee no fun, so how did you like your tune? It's specifically for you to answer. Each member has a certain tune they respond to, so be sure to remember yours alright?'

"I'll try, might need to get more calls."

'I'm sure you'll be fine. Your brain is half robot, isn't it?'

"Right, right... um Boss?"

'What is it, dear Chronos?'

"Not meaning to be disrespectful or anything, but why did you call exactly?"

'I have a mission for youuu~ I think you'll absolutely love it, hun!'

"I have a request..."

'Hmm?'

"Please stop calling me all those sugary names..."

'Such a downer, then what am I supposed to call you?'

"By my name?"

'No, no, that won't do, you need to be kept a secret... can't just call you by your name in the open.'

"Then what do you suggest?"

Pip came running to the computer, he had a bright smile on his face.

"What, you got somethin'?"

"Of course I do! I think you'll like it, please just hear me out!"

"I'm listening..."

"Digit!"

"What?"

The boss chuckled on his end.

'Oh my, your boyfriend seems to have you covered.'

"No- we're not."

'Come to my office later! Till' then, Digit.'

And the call ended. I turned and looked at Pip. I looked him dead in the eye, but my face remained neutral.

"The hell was that?"

"Awe, you don't like it?"

"Honestly, that was pretty good, but I didn't get to choose! Not only that, he thinks we're together."

"He's only joking Avie, just go meet him. Besides, I gotta work on something, just go!"

He started pushing me out of the lab, once I was out, he instantly closed the lab, and locked it. No fair.

I made my way to the elevator and pressed the button that was labeled "Sexy Dungeon" with just the Scuola Materna symbol next to it. If Pip never told me that it was the Boss' office, I would have never gone there. The Boss is strange... very strange.

The elevator hummed as it rose to his floor. The doors opened to reveal a room with an extravagant chair and table. Yet, Boss wasn't there.

I walked forward to the table. There was a bell that said "Ring me!" on it, but as soon as I was about to press it, the Boss stumbles in from a door to the side in nothing but a bathrobe. I looked over at him and noticed it wasn't fully covering his-

Immediately, my eyes squeezed shut and I automatically turned away.

"Boss! I'm so sorry! I was about to ring the bell and- oh god"

"Shit, no worries, open your eyes, you're fine."

He was kinda big though...

I reluctantly opened them to see him now sitting in his chair, his robe covering him up more. He had a sickly smile plastered on his face. He knew I saw something, but I won't let him know that I did.

He looked away to get some files from a drawer within his desk. He clicked a few things on his computer and laid the file in front of me.

"Your first mission. Take a look."

I opened up the file and there were a couple of pictures and notes of a criminal group. They seem... technologically advanced.

"I need you to get to their headquarters and hack the systems. Let the other members go in, but I also want you to do something special for me. Hacking is too easy for someone like you."

"What do I need to do then?"

"Simple!" He did a rotation in his chair and he faced me again, he then whispered not so quietly;

"Kill the boss~"