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The arctic was something that Tommy had really never wanted to come back to, sure he was fine with Snowchester, but only about one time out of the year when it was supposed to snow everywhere. Tommy chuckled to himself, remembering how Michael started sobbing the second he was placed in the snow, the poor piglin hated it. But that's besides the point, he didn't like this Arctic, the one that was a reminder of everything. His raccoon tail lowered slightly, spotting the little cabin not too far away, and he unrolled his sleeves, giving his arms their much needed warmth.
Tommy had a reason to be out here, the same reason he spotted Niki coming this way as well. After Erets betrayal and L'manberg and everything that happened, Tommy gave up on forming a stable government, he knew Tubbo did as well, for the most part, communist are still partially a government, slightly.
Tommy sighed, pulling the hood from his jacket tighter, shielding his ears from the cold, and lifting up his facemask, concealing everything but his natural mask and eyes, which, with the help of the aforementioned monarch, he was able to conceal with contacts. He checked his cape was long enough, pressing his tail close to his body. He stood a little ways off when he got to the heart of the little outpost, trying (and failing) to not draw attention to himself.
He played with a small throwing knife as he waited, twisting it around his claws and throwing it upwards a few times, he pointedly looked the other way when he was Ranboo staring at him, hoping he got the hint. He judged their outfits, and checked his inventory a few times to make sure everyone was accounted for, wincing as Foolish walked over wearing sandals, in the snow.
"So,,," Foolish tried, initiating small talk "your first time?"
Tommy nodded, flicking his blade back into its spot on his utility belt.
"Not much of a talker are you"
Tommy only nodded again
"Got a code name picked out?"
Tommy only lifted his palm, pinching his thumb and index finger together, before separating them and letting some of the electricity that flowed through his body free, creating a small taser with his fingers. Foolish only watched mesmerized. Tommy crossed his arms
Before Foolish could make any guesses, Technoblade stepped out of his house, surveying the people, nodding as everyone was accounted for. Waving a hand they all went to follow him, Tommy naturally took up the rear.
Through the lava, on the boat path, and finally to the wall, Phil took the button and placed it down, pressing it and opening the room for them. They all shuffled in, each taking their seats, Tommy taking his spot next to Niki, who looked at him as he shuffled to make sure he didn't sit on his tail. Technoblade cleared his throat
"Well, now that we are all here, let's get started, first up, new guy. So everyone, codenames, and then he will tell us his''
Technoblade nodded at Ranboo, who stammered a bit before finally saying
"Lithe"
From then on, Foolish spoke.
"Harpocrates"
And it continued to Phil, Techno, Niki and finally him
"Zephyrus"
"Protesilaus"
"Nemesis"
Tommy looked at the 5, staring at them, before lifting his hand up, letting out more electricity as he did. He placed his hand on the table, and gently nudged the electricity into place, until it spelled out the word 'Zeus'.
He leaned back, watching Protesilaus as he furrowed his eyebrows, and Zephyrus raised an eyebrow at him.
"The king of gods?" Lithe asked, and Tommy merely pointed at both Protesilaus and Lithe, then at their heads, to their crowns, almost as if saying "if you can dress it, I can name myself after it. Lithe shrugged his shoulders at that.
"Okay… '' Protesilaus finally said, going to continue the meeting, which Tommy stayed silent for, using a quick yes or no code for any concerns involving the group. Another fieldtrip, to Kinoko, wanting to see the place for themselves to make sure what Nemesis was reporting was true. As they were all getting up to go to the entrance of their meeting room, Tommy layed a peet down, letting electricity flow until it blocked the door. The group turned to look at him as he opened his inventory. Pulling out folded outfits and tossing them to the respective chairs, making the lightning barrier disappear as they all came to investigate.
Tommy placed his hand on the table again, spelling out the word 'gift' and Zephyrus looked at him
"What about you, mate?"
Tommy shrugged, spelling out 'not enough time' and Protesilaus fake coughed.
"How do you know this will fit us"
'I don't'
"So, how are we supposed to wear it"
Tommy looked at Nemesis, giving her an unimpressed look
'Magic, simple spell, makes clothing fit like a glove'
Tommy gestured for them to put the clothing on, which they did, from behind their chairs. Tommy reached out to Lithe first, gripping the cuff of his sleeve as he whispered the spell, watching the clothing fit his exact size. Before doing it to the rest. Then, everyone left the room, Tommy once again taking up the rear.
He stayed in the back as they surveyed the kingdom, lifting an eyebrow at Sapnap when he tried to come up, and Sapnap turned the other way. Tommy stood at one of the walls, answering any questions, and confirming that Nemesis own settlement was underneath them. It was rather boring, but Tommy did use it for information. Logging everything important. Tommy was glad when they all headed back, removing their outfits he made and tucking them away in their inventories. As they all left, He and someone else stayed behind.
"I still think your lying"
Tommy rolled his head, artificial red eyes meeting actual ones, and Tommy went to lower his mask.
"Governments failed me too many times, took 2 of my lives, and then exiled me, I think I'm overdue for a villain arc"
"You chose Zeus as your name"
"Would you rather Thor?"
"Theseus would have worked just fine"
"Bad memories"
Tommy sat up, stretching his back with a few loud pops tail straightening out, before it wiggled down to a relaxed position. He gave one last glance to the other person in the room as he began to make his way out
"I never disagreed, just didn't like how you went about it, Tech"