After the realization that Draco was still tied up, Zarya strode out of the room, presumably headed for the fireplace.
"Zarya! Get back here," Sirius yelled after her, and she walked casually back to the group.
"We're still waiting on the others. You can go back to Draco later."
"Sirius, if you don't hurry up, I'm gonna stick Remus on you, you know that? He's really pissed now," Gabi said angrily.
"All right, whatever. We'll brief them when they arrive. These Mary Sue murders have been occurring more and more often. Beautiful, popular American witches, top of the social food chain. All are targets."
None of the four women present seemed at a loss; frankly, none of them could care less.
"So they're basically adult preps. Why is this a problem that they're being obliterated?" Zarya asked.
"Zarya, be quiet," Sirius snapped. "Mary Sue Reese was the first, followed by a few Stephanies, a Melissa, and a Britney, who I hear was a well-known musician, mostly for Muggles.
"Now the latest target is thought to be in the vicinity of Los Angeles. Unfortunately, Charlie hasn't given us the slightest bit of information other than that."
Just then, Debbi and Macabre walked in.
"Sorry, but I was in the shower," Debbi said. "Too much exertion makes one sweaty."
"I was -um- out for my daily jog," Macabre said quickly, trying to cover any tracks.
"Glad you ladies decided to show," Sirius said. He quickly briefed them on what was happening.
"So, what is it we have to do?" Colleen asked, twirling one of her curls around her finger.
"Yeah, Sirius, what's the point? Do we even have a clue what we're doing?" Joanne asked, looking up at him.
"Actually, Joanne, that would be a negative. You're supposed to Apparate immediately to this address in Los Angeles, and you should get more information there."
"Sirius, you're not coming?" Gabi asked him.
"No, Gabi, I'm not," he replied, and everyone could hear Joanne say under her breath, "He came plenty last night."
Sirius turned bright red, and shooed them away. "If anyone else shows after you've left, I'll just send them there." He wrote the address in bright purple letters above their heads, and all six women concentrated on the apparition. Before long, there was a distinct popping sound, and Sirius was left alone.