Wayne
*Naomi, Rei, Fiora, and Ez walk into Merlin's study. It would appear he's not home. There are bakers' dozens of books on a baker's dozen's bookshelves. There are desks with curved surfaces that objects are somehow not falling off of.*

*On closer inspection, it would appear someone's sitting in a chair.*
Tyrell
"Oh..." *Ez said, trailing off as they looked around.* "Wait, are those *Bakers' dozens of books on that bookshelf!?* Ha! Whoever lives here must be *A practical joker* Or something!"
Jason
"That's... Awfully omnious and specific to be honest. But, what do I know, right?" She'd comment about the Baker's dozens. "Excuse me, seen any heartless around? I forgot, do you guys remember what it was supposed to look like?" She'd ask anyone else that was around her. Honestly... She completely forgot to ask for the description of the shadow. Then again, if she wasn't told it, she'd blame the old timers bad old memory and would lay it on him later.
Judith
*Eve speaks up from the chair* "No that would just be an old wizard who doesn't have enough time to actually organize anything. Also he had an incident with a prior apprentice where the magic went out of control when it was left unattended so he has trust issues with letting magic auto out."
Tyrell
*Ez, upon hearing Eve's voice, looks over to her and raises an eyebrow if they did.*

"Who are you?" *They asked.*
Judith
*Eve points at Fiora* "Ask the cute one there. She's known me for a bit."
Amanda
"Surprising to see you are Merlin's place. I thought you would be with Tifa again. Is she trying to talk with Cloud again? Oh sorry guys. This is Eve, we are survivors from our fallen world. She is very good fighting close range."
Jason
"I'm pretty sure we all are... And we're on a job, so unless you have something to contribute and help us on our task. We still have a problem on the loose." She'd say sounding a bit annoyed, wanting them to get on with it. If no one even knew what the heartless looked like, she was going to have to go back to the shop again at this rate.
Cassandra
"I should introduce myself huh. Well I'm Rei."

"Where the hell is the heartless"
Tyrell
"Well, it's nice to meet you!" *Ez said to Eve.* "We came here because we heard that this place had a Heartless problem. Do you know anything about that?"
Judith
"Not a fuckin clue. Lemme guess. Old Man Cid forgot to take his pills this morning and didn't tell you what exactly you're looking out for? Son of a bitch, Highass-" *She swears*
"Also Old Merlin's payin me to watch the place for a bit. Tried weaseling out of payment with 'magical knowledge' until I reminded him I don't do magic."
Cassandra
"Shit so we're stuck"
Wayne
*As the group talks, a thud is heard. A book has fallen from a bookshelf.*

*Its title reads "Secrets of Traverse Town."*
Amanda
"These guys just don't change..."
Cassandra
*Rei grabs the book*
Amanda
*Fiora notices the book fall and prepares to summon her weapon.* "Is it actually here?"
Tyrell
"Huh?" *Ez looked up at the place at where the book fell, hoping to see a Heartless or something.*
Jason
"Of course... I guess my assumption that he was senile are true." She'd say, before hearing the thud, surprised some random book would fall down, she'd look down at it. "Please don't tell me we're gonna to go investigate all of those." She'd say placing a hand on to her forehead. Already getting bad vibes from this whole ordeal. She used to go after these things as a kid, but growing up made her realize how most of them were just really dumb. She was hoping the heartless had knocked it out or over, but things couldn't be that easy...
Cassandra
"Let's find the heartless so we can all go home"
Wayne
*Despite everyone's hopes, no one sees or hears further signs of a Heartless. In Rei's hands, however, dark smoke emanates from the book.*
Tyrell
"!?" *They jump at the smoke.*
Cassandra
*Rei threw the book*
Jason
Naomi places their hand on their weapon's handle while looking at the commotion and smoke. "Why aren't you dropping i-" There we go, she thought.
Cassandra
*Rei pulled out their keyblade and hit the book with it's dull edge, careful not to cut it.*
Wayne
*The book hits the ground with a satisfying thud. When Rei hit the book, however, it makes a dent in the hardcover. Merlin surely won't be happy about this.*
Cassandra
"Hehe I'll write a note apologizing for it"

*Writes a quick note*
Tyrell
"...Well, that was a waste," *Ez said, beginning to walk back to the door.*
Cassandra
"Wait don't leave yet"
Jason
"I think we should go back to that Old timers shop and ask him first what the heck the thing we're looking for looks like." She'd say agreeing with Ez wanting to leave.
Tyrell
"Hm?" *Ez looked back at Rei with half-lidded eyes, a frown already on their face.* "You have an idea or somethin'?"
Cassandra
"How many of us are there? Five? 2 of us go to the shop 3 of us stay here"

"That way if it shows up we kill it"

*Rei hoped their plan would work*

" I'll stay here, and two others with me"
Jason
Splitting the party. Sure, why not? As long as their in like pairs... Surely it wouldn't be a problem right? "Works for me" She'd say thinking it would certainly speed up the search process.
Cassandra
*Thank god it worked* "Then do you want to stay or go"
Judith
"I'll go with Fiora. The Island girls should stick together. I have a bone to pick with Cid. One of these days, I'm gonna see about fighting him in the Colosseum
Cassandra
"Then everyone else stay with me." *For once they had a good plan*
Wayne
*Just as the party had settled on a plan, they hear a **DONG** Ring through the Study. It sounds like it came from  and for some implaceable reason, it fills everyone in the room with dread.*
Cassandra
"W-who wants to go first..?"
Jason
Naomi sighs and shakes her head, before placing her hands on her hips. "Fine, I'll go first. But, if this is a total waste of time or bust. I'm gonna be mad." She'd say, and state. Before finally moving to the second district courtyard.