[Lilith Touyama]

Lilith’s question would be answered to a certain extent; with his response, she knew she had indeed found it, but now there was a price to pay to enter. This price was not to be paid by currency but instead by information. He wished to know her name, her true name, which Lilith would not shy away from. Her exploits were all over the dark web, and her fans numbered in the thousands, although most wouldn’t think much of it; for her, that was enough, enough to know she had people who hung on her every word and worshipped her. She was Harbinger, the bringer of madness. She would continue to drag her fingers along books for only a moment more before stopping and tilting the book outward, pulling it from its place as she opened it. She would pause for a bit, almost as if she were debating the question she asked, but her answer was already fully prepared. Her smile became less warm and a bit more wicked as she spoke. Lilith found such joy in the question: between the name given to her at birth and the name she had chosen, one always made her feel more free than the other. No need to attempt to bind herself to social norms; no need to hide her dark thoughts; just complete freedom and madness. “I guess you’re right; it’s only fair to have to reveal a secret for a secret. My wishlist is short but very specific.” She would stress her final word purposefully. As she would look at Elias. The duo had exchanged their birth names, but not the names that mattered most. “I’m Pandora; it’s nice to meet you.” Elias

[Elias]

The Bird of Hermes is    my name                       Eat  My   WINGS   TO   KEEP   ME   TAME Lilith Touyama

A smirk reached across Elias's visage. He sat behind his desk, satisfied with the answer, eyeing Lilith as she flipped through the pages. It was a study on the quirk singularity theory. Interesting, but there was little to add to the old theories. Quirks would evolve and become stronger, and one day, it would be too much for humanity to handle. 

Quirks had only just emerged a few decades prior, and mankind was hardly surviving now. 

"Well then, lady madness in the flesh," he mused. 

Thoughts floated atop the winds of the Djinn's mind. There were several moves he could make, directions in which to steer Pandora's box so it might open near his enemies. But, she could be quite the long term investment... so long as that box didn't open near his home. 

"It's a pleasure to meet you, truly meet you. As for your wishlist, well, fortunately for you, I happen to go by Djinn. Wish-Maker, too, depending on who asks." 

Trading his villainous alias meant little when he planned on opening the Hibernacula's doors to her. Everyone knew who ruled the kingdom below. Now, she would, too. 

"Welcome to my kingdom," he said, opening his arms in a theatrical display, "now, tell what it is you wish for?" 

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[Lilith Touyama]

Her eyes would quickly glance at a few words from the book—enough to get a partial understanding of what the book was about—the singularity theory. Something she remembered hearing about years prior—the belief that the evolution of quirks would eventually bring about the destruction of humanity—was an interesting theory, and with every generation of children with more fantastic quirks than the last, it seemed to have a bit of merit, but this had little to concern Lilith, at least for this moment. Elias’s response gave Lilith’s smile a bit more warmth again. She was unaware if he had actually known of her as a villain prior or if his comment was simply based on the lore behind her name, but either was good enough for her in this moment. Following his comment, he would also reveal to her his name, Dijinn. She would let out a small hum of interest before speaking. “Hm, the name suits you, Dijnn.” For what he offered, the name was quite fitting; with the wealth of information and connections to anything a villain could ask for, she was more than able to make any wish possible, including her own. With the true introductions out of the way, Elias would ask what it was that she desired most. A question that, prior to meeting Rhea, she would have answered selfishly, but since they’re meeting, her priorities haven’t been as self-focused. “Have you ever heard of the singer called The Desert Rose? Shyra Harker was killed in a scuffle between a hero and someone they were chasing. I’d like to know the names of both and where I can find them for a little chat.” Lilith would directly speak on her intentions, but it was heavily implied; there wouldn’t be much talking or that what she would assume would be them begging pointlessly to be spared. If they had managed to do anything to hinder her time with Rhea, it was enough to gain her ire, and it was something they would regret dearly. “Second, it would be nice to get into contact with people to help me make some new toys to have fun with; it’s always so hard to find someone willing to help with support items when they find out what it’s for. And lastly, there is a man by the name of Masaru Touyama; I would like to know where he is being held currently.” Masaru Touyama, her father, never got the opportunity to finish what her mother hadn’t been able to. And with her being put into the childcare services and the constant shuffling, she was never able to find anyone with enough means to find him until now. Elias

[Elias]

The Bird of Hermes is    my name                       Eat  My   WINGS   TO   KEEP   ME   TAME Lilith Touyama

That was quite the specific list. The second item would be easy enough. Elias mustered together gear for all sorts of troublemakers. Having Japan's criminal underworld in your pocket made a simple affair of most transactions. Trade old favors for new favors. Build a rapport with the head honchos and the muscle. It was all part of the process. Keep the money and favors moving, and business was good. 

"Tending to your arsenal should be simple enough. As for this Desert Rose and Masaru Touyama, I cannot say I have the information you desire on hand, but I assure you there isn't a secret in all the city beyond my reach," he assured her.

Of course, no wish came without a price. In the old folklore, genies often grant their masters wishes in exchange for their ultimate freedom, but Elias was already free. Well, mostly free. That said, there were a few commodities he was infinitely fond of. 

"The question that remains is what you're willing to pay, my dear? Money is of little consequence to me, so what would you be willing to do?"

He let the question swell in the room's silence. Press too quickly and the dealer appeared desperate. Hold for too long and the player might find a logical out that avoided what you truly wished. What he needed now were more pieces on the board. 

"I can think of a few options, should you wish. A little loyalty might go a long way. Your word that you'll play for the right team when called upon," namely his team, "and I assure you your word will see follow through." When Elias called on one's loyalty, he was truly taking them on more than their word—a nice side effect of his quirk. "Or, something more tangible, you can partake in a few odd jobs for me. Caveat: they are of the no questions asked variety." 

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[Lilith Touyama]

These three requests were relatively simple to ask, but the means of gathering them would require much more connection than Lilith had been able to muster, even with the help of her little monsters. But with Elias and his limitless connections, she was sure that it would be a less than trivial matter. And just as expected, one of the requests was much easier to grant than the others, which was putting her in contact with a support item fabricator. This was a good development, as initially she believed that all of her requests would be something that would take a bit of time, but as for the information and locations she had asked for, she was sure that the information would be well worth the wait. In response to this, she would nod. He would respond again with a question of his own, namely, how she intended to show her own gratitude. He had chosen the name of the wish-maker, but that didn’t mean his services were simply free to all that asked, and Lilith knew well that everything had its price. His options were multiple but held a similar theme: he required loyalty. She found herself at a bit of an impasse, and because of this, she would need to thread carefully. She was free to do as she wished but she wouldn't dare make such a decision without the input of Rhea.  Hm, I can't really promise to pick a side just yet, but I can always be called on for a few odd jobs, no question asked." With the connection of the fabricator coming from Elias, it would only be a matter of time before he would find out about Rhea, but the time in between would hopefully give Lilith and Rhea enough time to talk it over, and perhaps they would be able to form a trinity.  Maybe after some time we could revisit the first part. Sound fair?" Elias

[Elias]

The Bird of Hermes is    my name                       Eat  My   WINGS   TO   KEEP   ME   TAME Lilith Touyama

She was correct. It all circled back to loyalty. With money flowing freely through the club, and his financial backing from Ouroboros, funding was never an issue. What Elias bartered in was information, technology, and favors. Considering Pandora was coming to him for both information and technology, a proper exchange required she offered the latter. 

"Favors, loyalty, it all comes back to the same thing. But, very well. You'll have your time to think it over. In the meantime, I'll dig up what I can on your persons of interest." 

Of course, when she did decide on exactly what it was she was willing to trade, he would see the arrangement sealed in blood. Well, a pinprick's worth of blood–so nothing harmful. Still, his quirk would seal the deal. 

"I you have any particulars in mind for equipment, you let me know and I'll contact the right people. The HIbernacula," the club below the club, "possesses all one might require in the form of contacts. Weaponry and other gear are all within reach." 

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