The hivemind is conquering for me?

Talos watched on for a short while longer, building up a rage until he could not take it anymore. Marching over towards Z, he almost had an aneurism when he saw her casually begin to feel the man's biceps with an interested look on her face. Your next chapter is on empire

"Oh wow. They are like metal fibres. And you experimented solely on yourself to achieve these results? It truly is a shame Spartari has outlawed the trade, imagine what you could do with an army of soldiers with your strength." Z said, genuinely impressed by Apollo's body composition. She calculated that the muscles in his arms had a tensile strength only slightly inferior to her own, which was quite the accomplishment considering they were still made of flesh.

I smiled at the compliment. "Thank you, though I owe everything I know to my teacher. She is an incredible woman and-" I was interrupted by a hand being placed on my head and a voice next to my head saying.

"My chest is mounted with a high caliber shotgun. You make a move and I will blow your head off." The was menacing, but I could care less. Picking up my drink, I took a sip and asked Z calmly. "I take it that you know this guy?"

Zeona burned with a rage inside upon witnessing Talos' actions. But once she noticed the individual who just appeared behind him, she turned to me and apologised. "I am sorry about him, Apollo. I did know him before tonight and it looks like he will die, still being a pain in my ass.

Talos turned to Z with a perplexed look on his face at her words before he collapsed onto the floor, sparking with frayed electric arcs. The sudden thud of a man who weighed as much as Talos was heard by everyone nearby as they saw the Praetorian standing above him with a small baton in her hand.

Turning to make eye contact with Nerissa, she stated. "Neutralised the threat." She then held up her baton and continued. "These things can stun a Phobos for a second, so it is a bit overkill against someone who is basically a heap of scrap metal." I looked at the large man on the floor before looking back up to Nerissa. "Thank you for your help." To which she simply nodded.

Zeona looked at the baton in the Praetorian's hand with an unbridled terror. She did not want to even comprehend the thing in the woman's hand if it could disable Metal augmentations the way it just crumpled Talos, who had anti EMP Augmentations. The less she knew about it the better chance she could forget it.

It was at this moment Sophia strolled over, acting completely oblivious like had not been watching the conversation the two had been having through Maddie's, Delilah's and Keyla's eyes all at once to make sure no foul play was at hand.

She casually looked at the body on the floor before stepping over it as she gazed at Z as though waiting for an explanation.

"Talos is a fool and was not acting on my behalf. I give you my word that I was not attempting to break the neutrality and you have my truest Apologies. Both to you and to Apollo for the threat that just transpired to his life."

Zeona hated the heap of scrap on the ground right now. It made her appear weak to have to apologise. She would lose backers and others may be inclined to join the war against her now.

"Very well. Take Talos outside and explain to the shit stirrers that are your militia about how their boss just almost lost you the war. After that, you and your guest are welcome back inside." Sophia said before leaning in closely. "It was not your fault after all, was it Zeona?"

Sophia began to walk away and shouted as she did so. "Nothing to see here all, just a jealous stalker getting his comeuppance. Another free round for everyone for the inconvenience!" The gangers needed no further convincing to forget a passed out body. A free strong drink was much more exciting for them after all.

Zeona then looked back at Apollo and smiled apologetically. "Sorry for that..." She genuinely meant it as well for she was truly having a good time. "It is fine. Besides, I should get back to my companions after all. And you yours." I said with a nod directed behind her, causing Zeona to look behind her, only for a chill to go up her spine.

Delilah was looking at her with a disgruntled look on her face. Zeona felt herself Phantom sweat and just as she opened her mouth to speak, Delilah spoke up with a mocking tone. "Oh, come with me to an event Delilah. You will Love it Delilah. You are the only friend I have, Delilah. Oh Delilah, I promise you I won't leave you hanging off to the side to talk to a boy I find cute."

Zeona opened her mouth to speak once more and had great difficulty. "I... He, no. *Sigh*" She sighed in defeat before leaning closely towards her friend. "He was kind of cute huh?" Delilah's disgruntled state slowly evaporated, leaving nothing but a kind, warm smile behind. "Sweetie, that piece of man was yummy. Surprised you didn't suggest a quickie. I would have."

Zeona laughed in embarrassment as she stood up. "Please, I have not had sex in what? Since before you were born. I won't just throw myself at someone because I thought they were cute.

She then leant down to grasp Talos by the neck as she began effortlessly pulling the scrap pile through the club with Delilah by her side. "Counter point, you 'upgraded' your pussy five years ago, meaning you definitely need some action, even subconsciously."

"Delilah!" Zeona gasped at her friend's vulgar language, causing Delilah to freeze for a moment. 'Keyla! Get out of my head!' She thought through the link as her friend was relaying her lewd suggestions to her.

In response she just scoffed. "Well, I am not wrong in that regard..." The two of them continued their conversation as they headed outside while I returned to my friends with Sophia.

As we were walking I apologised to Sophia. She turned to me with a perplexed look on her face and asked. "My sweet? Why are you apologising?" I saw a panic creep into her eye at the uncertainty of my thoughts, so I responded quickly.

"Well, I noticed the woman at the bar was with Delilah and remembered the thing about pretending not to know Delilah. I assumed the woman was a high value target or something and tried to act like a spy to get some information for you, but I failed miserably and ended up just having a nice conversation with the woman instead."

Sophia took in a breath of relief before she gazed at me with a smitten look. "You were trying to help me?" She asked cutely before falling into my chest so she could sink into happiness. "Well of course my love, we should always try to help each other. You help me so much, It is only natural I help you in any way I can.

Sophia and I stayed where we were for a moment, swaying to the music in the background as I allowed her to take her obligatory sniff of my scent as all the hive bio-forms love to do. Eventually she pulled away, and looked up at me with an intoxicated look.

"Don't worry about spying or anything Apollo. While you are amazing and I am beyond gleeful you tried to help, I have those angles perfectly covered. It is a part of my job after all." I saw no reason to refute her claims and decided to retire from the espionage game for a while, leaving my enjoyment for the Martini with it.

The rest of the night went by and I had an amazing time. People drank, a certain Sepiida drank even more to test my patience and at some point, Samantha came back to us and whispered that although Jinx had drenched the floor in her enjoyment of my blood, she was now back to normal. Which made me take in a deep breath of relief upon hearing that she was fine.

Eventually the night ran its course and people began to leave. It was Sophia's job as host to say goodbye to all the important individuals that came to make sure they upheld their end of the neutrality going forward.

I was currently sat down with The Hyllus' and Hailey frowning at me while Orchid, Onyx and Samantha appeared indifferent to the situation that was transpiring. I Currently had my iron will activated as Janine did in fact hit the plateau that made me attractive in her eyes again and began kissing my neck passionately as she grinded her lower half against my leg.

Deciding I had enough of my friends' stares, I stood up with Janine still attached to me and said. "I believe this Sepiida has had too much to drink. Excuse me for a short while and I will go and tuck her in for bed."