It was a small, rectangularly shaped room, with no windows and a rather low ceiling. The slate floor was cold and unwelcoming, and the lights built into the ceiling were weak, giving the room only a dim lighting.
Mizu and Seeker took seats beside each other, at the large round table in the very center of the room, upon which were stacks of papers and various writing tools thrown about. The table held room for eight more people, not including Mizu's and Seeker's seats. Nimbus hesitated, turning aroud to see Din and his two female allies follow them into the room. He sighed, then took the seat closest to the door. Seeker and Mizu stared at him from across the table.
After Din, Enyo, and Myra were seated, Mizu said aloud, "Listen up, Nimbus. Whether or not you desire it to be so, you are to be held hostage on this ship until we figure out a fate for you."
Nimbus could not find words with which to respond. What could he say? He could've told them right then that he was there to fight, but he knew that would be foolish. But it was apparent that he was supposed to say something, for the five strangers all stared at him.
"I...uh, I want --" Nimbus began, but fortunately he was interrupted by Seeker.
"I assume you have plenty of questions. Ask them, and they shall be considered," Seeker said, apparently noticing Nimbus' confusion.
"Aah..." Nimbus spoke, unsure where to begin. A few questions came to him immediately. One of which concerned his main reasons for being on the airship. "I want to know the truth. Who destroyed my home, and why?"
"You must promise not to become hostile and violent after finding out, however. If that happens, I may be forced to annihilate you." Seeker said.
Nimbus shrugged, glaring at Seeker. "Just tell me, dammit."
Mizu and Seeker exchanged glances, then both turned to face Din. Nimbus looked at him too, wondering why the attention had been shifted to him. Had his suspicions been correct?
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When the small group reached the cellar once more, Arion stood staring down at the unconscious officer.
"Aah, I see you all have harassed my men in order to make your escape," Arion laughed, shaking his head at the pitiful sight.
He then lead the young men into one of the cells, then proceeded to close the door, shutting himself and the "stoaways" inside. After lighting up the room with a small switch beside the door, Arion leaned against door, gesturing for the young men to sit down on the floor in front of him.
"So, Mizu says that it was you who was imprisoned," Arion began, looking at Nemo. "I'm sure your reasons for imprisonment are quite embarrassing, so I will let you keep them private. However, I would like to know who was the leader in your rescue."
"That's an interesting way to say, 'How the hell did you get out"," Nemo said, flashing a demonic smirk at Arion. He folded his arms, glancing down at the floor. "But I'm not telling you anything. I'd like to keep that private too."
Arion laughed, in quite a condescending manner. "Okay then, pretty boy." Then he turned to address Ed and Reios. "Which one of you harbored the idea of coming to the aid of this young man 'Nemo' here? Which one of you fought so desperately to save your Prince?"
Ed shook his head. "Not guilty, sir. I came here with Nimbus. I don't know who the hell these other two guys are."
At that, Arion turned to face Reios, waiting for his response. His eyes were relaxed with patience.