I'm going to write this chapter from an omnipotent view again. I was wondering it's too confusing to read these chapters when I keep changing my writing style. I can't decide. On one hand, I can get a lot more description and suspense with omnipotent, but on the other hand, I feel much more comfortable writing 1st person. This decision made me put off this chapter until Friday :3 (sorry if it feels rushed, guys) and I just binge read all of ThePudz's older stories. I swear I'll write some fluff sooner or later, I just suck at it. Anyway, enjoy the show! Er, I mean book.
October 15th, 3:14 PM
Wright Anything Agency
Trucy's Room
"I think I may have pushed Master Maya over the edge a few days ago. I asked her about Mr. Nick but she got mad. I don't know why she won't admit it!"
Trucy sat on her bed, deep in thought. "We don't have any proof. We need a plan of action if we want to get them together." At this, Trucy jumped up, clearly happy with her own idea. She suggested, "We'll write one down. I have a giant post-it note thingy in here somewhere…" Rummaging through her closet, she pulled out a pink post-it note holder. Only, the post-it notes were 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide. She ripped one off and stuck on the wall, producing a sharpie out of thin air. "What should we put first?"
"Well, if Master Maya and Mr. Nick know we're trying to get them together, the whole operation will be spoiled! So I say we find a good way to hide our plans before we do anything else."
"Good idea! It'll be tough, but it is a must." Trucy wrote on the post-it. "Any other ideas?"
"Uhm… no. I'm out."
Trucy thought for a second. "We'll need some encouragement, too. I love Daddy, but I don't think he has the balls to make the first move. But other than that, I don't have any other plans." Trucy wrote her idea on the paper.
"So.." Pearl didn't know what to do now.
"I have no idea how to set these things up. We need someone to help us." Trucy determined.
Pearl seemed to agree with this. "Who would help us without spoiling it, though?"
Trucy hit call for the 3rd time, making the phone ring. It picked up.
'Justice and Co Law Offices. How may I help you?'
"We'd like a burger and some fries, please."
Apollo could identify the voice through the phone. 'Trucy! Why are you calling me in the middle of work hours?'
"Uh, we need your help matchmaking."
'…'
"Listen, Polly, I didn't call you for you to give me the silent treatment. Trust me on this one, okay?" No matter how much Trucy would tease and anger her brother, she always relied on him for help. And Apollo was aware of this, which is why he spoke his next statement.
'And I can help you with this… how?'
"Well, me and Pearl are writing down some plans, and we're stuck. I just assumed you'd know about love. I figured that some woman would find your horns attractive."
'Trucy, could you just lay off the damn hairstyle for one phone call? You don't know what it feels like to have to wake up at 4 in the morning to get the hair perfectly.'
"Yeah, yeah. Anyway, can you help us?"
'Well, while it sounds interesting, like I said, it's work hours.'
"Can't you get Datz to man the front desk? Take a lunch break or something."
'Trucy, it's 3:30. But I think Datz could take over for 20 minutes or so.'
"Great! Let's get down to business!"
A distant yell for an ex-paratrooper could be heard. After 30 seconds or so, the shuffling coming from the other side of the line stopped as Apollo spoke again.
'So, these plans… what are they?'
Trucy's blue eyes darted to the large sticky note. "Just that we have to remain anonymous and that my dad has to have some encouragement."
'OBJECTION! Your last idea was completely irrelevant to this case! If your client is really in love with your other client, you shouldn't need any encouragement!'
"You have a point. I'll cross it out," Trucy said as she scribbled on the idea.
'One more question before I help you. Who are you trying to get together?'
Trucy hit mute on the phone for a discussion with Pearl, who was sitting helplessly next to the magician. "Should we tell him?" Trucy asked.
Pearl nipped at her thumb's fingernail. "I don't think so. We need to stay undercover."
"Gotcha." Trucy unmuted the phone and used Pearl's advice. "That is private information, Apollo. You'll find out when they get together."
A noise was coming from the phone. It sounded like someone was crying. Trucy stuck her ear up against the phone. That noise wasn't crying! It was.. laughter!
'HOLD IT! I believe… *wheeze* …that I know who it is.'
There was no way he could know. "Oh really, Polly? Show us your great detective skills!"
'Ms. Wright, I don't need my great detective skills for this one. TAKE THAT!' The lawyer's loud voice echoed. 'You stated that your dad has to have some encouragement! That's evidence that Mr. Wright is your client. Additionally, you stated that Pearl was helping you! Who else could it be, Ms. Wright? You're trying to matchmake Mr. Wright and Maya, aren't you?!'
"Wh-Wh-WHAAAAAAAAT? Damn, you're good, Polly. I can see why Khura'in is rebuilding its legal system off you."
'All in a day. Now, since I completely destroyed your argument-'
"Polly, you can drop the trial thing now."
'Oh, okay. Anyway, I think you should stop trying to orchestrate this whole love scene. The truth is… I think that Mr. Wright and Maya can work things out on their own. Mr. Wright really does care for Maya, you know.'
"Of course we knew that, Mr. Polly!" Pearl got involved in the conversation.
After a brief cringe from Apollo after Pearl's nickname for him, he continued to give advice. 'Don't make something too obvious, like a dinner by candlelight. Make it much more subtle-something that could happen naturally. And make sure that you don't force them together. Help a bit, but like I said earlier, Mr. Wright's got this.'
"Okay, Polly! If we take your advice and don't make a love scene… I guess there isn't much more to put down."
'Good, because I don't trust Datz to sit at my desk. I'll get back to work. I hope I helped.'
"Of course, Polly! Have a good time working! Bye!"
'See you later… literally.'
Apollo's words registered in her brain. "Wait.. what?"
But the line was already dead. With that, Pearl looked at Trucy. "We'll find out what he means sooner or later."
"I guess you're right, Pearl. For now, at least we have all these notes." Trucy gestured to the post-it.
That concluded their note-taking session, as Maya called Pearl downstairs to leave. The information was useful. But Trucy's thoughts were elsewhere.
'See you later…
literally."
This chapter was quite short. Again, I planned to write more, but I promised I'd upload on Sunday. Anyway, onto the reviews!
Brock's Geodude:
Thanks, and of course not! They make my stories better! I want to make my chapters the best they can be, and you helped me do that!
Sdarkynecro:
Aw, man! I was hoping you would like NaruMayo, it's one of my OTP's. Not to worry, Justicykes will happen next chapter! And while I can understand that it would be maddening if a character was shipping a NOTP, (like Trucy shipping Cykesquill-ugh) even you have to admit that Pearl is adorable. I'm glad you like this, and wait until next Sunday! It will be a good chapter, I promise!
