Infestation: Revenge of the Ovalisk

[Knight Errant]

"Its some kind of chibi monster that got loose and killed an entire temple of ninja. They are trying to seal it back up. Apparently it IS in there. But they are convinced going in after it is a death sentence."

[Feng]

McGruff's mustache bristles.

"God, there is no telling what sort of abomination is lurking in side..." He leans in. "Are you sure you're up for facing it lad? I wouldn't blame you if you back down and walked away. Nobody would think any less of you."

From the roof, Old Bird and his priests watch Dact intently.

[Knight Errant]

He frowns. "I have to try. Apparently it has some ability to make minions. Can you guys watch the entrances with the Chibi while I head in? Make sure that if I get the upper hand they don't go scattering to the winds."

[Feng]

"Cooperate with those demented dwarves?" exclaims McGruff, face bright purple. "Are you daft, sir? Those lot are criminals, each and everyone of them!!" He glares up at the Chibiwanbanshu overhead. "You sure this isn't some sort of trick? For all we know this could be one of Lord Bones schemes to, I dunno, shoot the moon or something!"

[Knight Errant]

"They seem fairly straighforward to me. Besides, you don't have to coordinate with them. Just watch the entrances. And watch them as well, if it will set your mind at ease..."

[Feng]

Inspector McGruff nods and hands Dactylos a walkie talkie.

"Use this if you run into trouble. I don't know if those Chibi will let us inside the Galleria but we'll provide what support we can."

He pauses and nods.

"Good luck Deputy. You'll probably need it."

[Knight Errant]

He takes a deep breath, nodding. "Right... I'll try to back out of I get over my head." He takes the walkie talkie. "Thanks... be careful yourself." He turns... heading towards the entrance...

[Feng]

Muffinville Galleria

The Muffinville Galleria was one of the largest of Muffinville's many shopping malls with three floors comprising of hundreds of stores, boutiques, salons, a movie theater, and even a carousel. The mall was initially shut down temporarily so that a crew of electrical engineers could take a look at the building's aging wiring. The temporary shutdown was, however, extended indefinitely after the disappearances of the crew. The arrival of the Chibiwanbanshu ninja only exasperated the issue.

As a result most of the building was unlit, aside from the emergency lighting, with the stores locked shut and gated. Which may beg the question of why the entrance to the mall was unlocked. Did the chibi somehow pick the lock?

It is eerily quie-A young girl's laughter echoes through the mall.

[AmbushCat]

*A mild 'whoosh' as someone bypasses Dact, moving too quickly for normal eyes to track, and enters the Galleria probably doesn't help the setting much in that regard.*

[Feng]

The whooshing whoosher whooshes into the Galleria, heading deep into the heart of the abandoned Mall. Whatever its errand, it would find the hallway along the entrance empty with no sign of abomination, mall zombie, or rat people. It was surprisingly serene without the noise of shoppers, the blaring of contemporary pop songs and the whining of small children. And the floors and windows were impeccably clean. Was the janitorial staff still on duty despite the police and Chibiwanbanshu lurking about?

It might be whooshful thinking, perhaps, but perhaps there was nothing to fear inside this place?

[AmbushCat]

Voice: And they ain't playing those annoying Christmas songs over and over again. Today's gonna be a good day.

*The shadowy blur races up a non-functioning escalator to the 2nd floor, its goals and purpose unknown.*

[Knight Errant]

Dact gulps... hearing the laugh. That was like something out of a horror movie build-up. Where could-

He starts as there is a sudden wooshing past his shoulder... as he twists around... looking this way and that... ... nothing.

He takes a deep breath, and tries to figure out from which direction the laugh came from. Going to head towards it. Might as well.

[Feng]

The Muffinville Galleria - Southern Wing

Voice: And they ain't playing those annoying Christmas songs over and over again. Today's gonna be a good day.

*The shadowy blur races up a non-functioning escalator to the 2nd floor, its goals and purpose unknown.*

The nearest escalator puts the nameless individual just outside the Lola's Secret, a lingerie store that catered towards the, ah, more endowed inhabitants of the city. The mannequins seem to stare at the blur (despite not having heads) as it performs its mysterious mission. From the balcony it might find a great view of the Galleria's southern wing, the branch that catered to individuals of a Green and Blue persuasion. Further north was one of the mall's three food courts (Capitalism at its finest), this one hosting a world renowned Chibi restaurant that had a fancy gimmick of cooking the food in front of you.

Huh.... There was a light just ahead at a nearby junction. Was there somebody else here?

Dact gulps... hearing the laugh. That was like something out of a horror movie build-up. Where could-

He starts as there is a sudden wooshing past his shoulder... as he twists around... looking this way and that... ... nothing.

He takes a deep breath, and tries to figure out from which direction the laugh came from. Going to head towards it. Might as well.

Dactylos would find himself in the South Wing, the fashion-oriented section of the mall (as described above). An entire stretch of the mall dedicated to lacy underthings, swimwear, and women's fashion accessories? Just what was the city coming too?

If Dact was alert (and we assume he is, being the seasoned adventurer) he would note that the giggling came further north, just past the nearby food court.

Conveniently, there was a map kiosk right by the security desk. This might be a perfect opportunity to orient themselves to the Galleria's unique layout.

[Knight Errant]

He hrms... and checks out the map kiosk... studying it briefly before heading off north. He doesn't want whatever mysterious voice that was to scamper off. He makes a brisk pace... looking about side to side for any ambushes that might be laid for him.

[AmbushCat]

The nearest escalator puts the nameless individual just outside the Lola's Secret, a lingerie store that catered towards the, ah, more endowed inhabitants of the city. The mannequins seem to stare at the blur (despite not having heads) as it performs its mysterious mission. From the balcony it might find a great view of the Galleria's southern wing, the branch that catered to individuals of a Green and Blue persuasion. Further north was one of the mall's three food courts (Capitalism at its finest), this one hosting a world renowned Chibi restaurant that had a fancy gimmick of cooking the food in front of you.

Huh.... There was a light just ahead at a nearby junction. Was there somebody else here?

*The shadowy figure resists the urge to violently rip the store apart, instead staring in the direction of the food court and sighing wistfully.*
What a shame. That was probably my favorite place in the entire Galleria...
...Well, whatever.
*The figure scampers ahead to the aforementioned junction, curiosity getting the best of it.*