Chapter 2: A New Job in Town
Chris walks through Inkopolis Square said, "I wish I know what to look at first. The Deca Tower…. Galleria…. The Shoal…."
"Psst! Hey! Hey, tough girl," said Marie, hiding her face with her umbrella and wearing her Agent 2 uniform (Splatoon 2 version).
"Who?! Me?!"
"Yeah, you. You look strong and tough for your age."
"Thank you."
"I like to offer you a job. You got the martial I need."
"What do you mean I got the martial you need? And can you please stop talking like my school coach?"
"You are a tough one. This job I will offer you…. It is very cool and challenging. If you wish to have this job, follow me…."
When Marie went down into the utility hole, Chris said, "cool? Challenging?! I can't resist anything that has challenges!"
When Chris went down into the utility hole, Corey arrived at Inkopolis Square.
Corey said while walking into the Square, "ok, Chris! I'm here! Chris?! Hey, Chris! Where are you?! Chris?! Oh, I see. She finally comes to her senses to give me a chance. Alright, my tough mussel. The hunt is on!"
At Octo Canyon near Cuttlefish Shack, Chris comes out of the utility hole.
"Woah! What is this place? It's odd for a place to get a new job," said Chris while looking around.
When Chris sees Marie looking at the distance while her back is turned to her and Marie said, "Hmm… The Octarians…"
"Uhm… Hey…," said Chris, confused.
When Marie turns around to talk to Chris, she said, "Hey… You showed up!"
"Yes, I did…?"
"As soon as I saw you aimlessly wandering around the square, I knew you were the one."
"The one? Okay? My name is Chris."
"Chris? Is it short for Christina? Is that your name?"
"Yes…. My father picked it."
"I understand…. Some girls are named Terry, Andy, and other male-like names."
"Yeah, that's true. Wait! I just met you! What's your name?"
"I'm Marie. I know you're probably a bit starstruck, but I need you to get over it."
"Marie?!"
"Yes, I'm THAT Marie. You know… from the Squid Sisters."
"Sorry, Marie. But I never heard of you or the Squid Sisters."
"You've never heard of me? For eel?"
"Yeah. I just moved to Inkopolis three days ago."
"Well, you obviously aren't very cultured, but you'll have to do."
"Excuse me, Marie. But about that new job," said Chris, getting a bit of impatience.
"See, I've got a little… thing I need some help with," said Marie.
"Ok."
"By now, you've heard that the Great Zapfish that powers Inkopolis Square is missing."
"Yep! I just saw the news a few minutes ago."
"Well, it's not just missing-it's been squidnapped by the Octarian menace!"
"Squidnapped?! That's even worse than missing! But Octarians are extinct, right?"
"Again, why does everyone think they're extinct?! They're real alright."
"Hold the ink for a sec! How do you know this?"
"How do I know this? On the surface, I may just look like an absurdly talented pop star… But in truth… I'm Agent 2 of the New Squidbeak Splatoon, a secret society of heroes who save the world from Octarians!"
"Heroes?! That's sounds squid-a-riffic!"
"Now, I've been trying to keep an eye on the Octarians in my downtime, but I'm a busy girl. (If only Callie were around to lend a hand)."
"Yeah, I'm a busy girl too. I got things to unpack, stack, and store. I got to keep my strength active and learn more about Inkopolis."
"Ahem…"
"Sorry, please continue."
"I need YOU to go get the Great Zapfish back from those slimy Octarians! What do you say? Are you in?"
"Action?! Danger?! Kick butt?! I LOVE TO! I'M IN!"
Then Chris hugs Marie and Marie said, "wow! You love action, don't you?"
"Strength and using it are my thangs," said Chris, lets her go.
"I'll take your irritable mood as a yes. Welcome aboard! You are now Agent 4 of the New Squidbeak Splatoon."
When Marie takes out a Hero Suit, she said, "I even bought you a brand-new Hero Suit as a signing bonus."
Chris quickly takes the suit, rushes into the shack to change, and came back wearing her Agent 4 uniform.
"Impressive speed. And look at that-it fits like a glove! (Not bad for an old hand-me-down.)," said Marie.
"Thank you. I run a lot to keep its strength active," said Chris.
"Now, let's go tear those Octarians limb from limb from limb from limb from limb from-Well…you get the picture."
"You know it, and I like it!"
"Oh, yeah-the entrances to the Octarian realm are invisible, so you'll have to ink them to reveal them."
"You got it! Wish me luck!"
