Easily triggered NPCs were fun to mess with, but we had a mission. I smiled and told them "We're part of the Heat group for the meeting. We're probably on the list you have." They looked at each other and then at us. "Fuck. That was a close call then. Last thing we need is to be roughing up VIPs tonight of all nights." the older one said with a sigh. The younger one was still pissed off. "Don't cause any problems. I'll drag you out and beat the shit out of you myself." he said to save some face as a club bouncer as the older one ushered us in. It was nice to see that the safehouse hired humans to work here as well. It showed that they did not hate them. We got in and walked past the coat check. I immediately saw 2 AEP units ready to greet us. Others were talking to them as they smiled and let them pass by. As soon as we approached, they gave us their full attention. "Thank you for responding to our message. I am glad that you could make it. Our VIP member's lounge is totally reserved today for us. It is up on the third floor." one said with big white hearts in his eyes. It was cute.
Feeling in charge, I said "I am Brianne from PBJ Clan. I am escorting 03-002 of Heat Clan for this meeting. It is so very important." The AEP unit with black hearts said "It really is with how things went with the Toxic Clan. This is a big step for us as a clan. I am 11-002." That was an understatement. "11-001." the other added with a smile. I shook both of their hands. "Nice to meet you. My acquaintance, Dylan of Radioactive Clan is still in line. Could someone go get him? He gets a bit grumpy." They looked at each other in shock. "I thought you had them add to come directly to us in the message, 11-001?" 11-002 accused. 11-001 pointed at his companion and snapped "It wasn't me! You were supposed to do it!" Then then both ran off looking for and calling 11-003. I just shook my head. "I really hope they know what they are doing." 5 minutes later, Dylan was rescued. "I don't think this bodes well for you if you let this simple thing slip away from you." he said. Both sonic AEP units hung their heads. No doubt they were admonished by their clan leader. There was quite a bit of tension here.
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I said "But Dylan, I told you to come with us. You just thought that I was going to bully you. It isn't totally their fault you were there as long as you were." That made Dylan turn to me. "That is because you PBJ Clan humans do bully all the AEP units you come across. You think you wouldn't have a reputation by now!?" I just shrugged. I don't know if hampering their attempts to kill me and my friends counted as "bullying", but I did not need to argue about all of that. "Well, we're in the club now. Where do you want to go?" I asked. He groaned and said "Why would I want to go anywhere with you guys?" "Because the faction should stick together." was the answer 03-002 gave. He probably wanted the fellow cyborg company. Dylan looked at him and sighed harshly. "Fine. Let's go see what this place is all about." he finally gave in. We walked around the complex. There was a big basement and ground floor. The second floor was a large balcony that covered half the first floor and allowed us full view of the dance floor. The third floor was for all the VIPs. It was as big as the first floor was.
