Legacy

[Ayen]

(The following is an open thread for anyone who wishes to pay their respects to Integra.)

Everyone had gathered to the Hellsing grounds. The word of Sir Integra's death grew like a wildfire in the city. You had to have your head buried in the ground to not know and even then someone was likely to pull your head out of it so they could tell you. There was panic, worry about the future and of course sorrow. Integra alongside Arix were one of the critical parts of Hallowton's defense in the war with Vulture and now both of them were gone. And unlike Arix they could not deny the death from lack of a visible body. Sazan was of course among the many who were there at the grounds to pay their respects. The Royal Guard and Mages working together with the remaining Hellsing guard to ensure no further damage would be caused during the funeral service. No one man or freak would be interrupting as Sazan saw the casket up ahead being held by members of Hellsing. The flag of the organization covering the casket as it was moved down from the mansion's steps.

Images of that night kept replaying in Sazan's mind. Seeing Integra's corpse was shocking enough but seeing it be fed on by a vampire was even more disturbing. Then the fire and the sound of the freaks charging into the city. Sazan expected the conflict to degenerate into a three way war between Hallowton, the rebels led by an unknown leader and the vampire freaks who wanted revenge. It was enough to make you forget about the plague which was now a second priority. Hallowton was starting to remind her of the chaos and destruction of her own home. And that did not sit well with the Hybrid. Not one bit.

[Marvel Universe]

Tony was at attendance with the Throne party for the funeral service of Sir Integra. Though he never personally got to meet or speak with the woman he knew who she was and what she did for this city. That was enough to earn respect and warrant Iron Man to make an appearance, dressed in a suit and tie with his hands in his pockets and standing next to Sazan. Jarvis nearby controlling the pod that transformed into his suit just in case.

"Hi."

He greeted to Sazan before his eyes went over to the casket and the man fell silent.

[.:Amilia:.]

Harker of course would arrive in a different car like he always did. Unlike his usual arrival the music wasn't blasting but completely off. When he pulled up he parked in his usual spot this time no rioter or homeless person would be in the area thanks to the guards scattered across the area. Harker was accompanied by the lovely Jessica White both of which exited the car. Harker had a glass of fine whiskey in his hand already he downed the rest of the glass and tossed it back inside the car not even worrying where it fell. He took Jessica by the hand and guided her around the front of the car onto the side walk then locked arms with her.

He was a classy fellow believe it or not. His dress and attire was a black suit with a white shirt under and a black tie on top. Despite this he still had his punk rock appearance with his gauged ears and ornament skull belt buckle. Harker guided Jessica to the gates where they walked through and spotted the utterly decimated mansion. What was left standing was an eerie sight, he would have to compliment Jessica on her work later, he hadn't truly known he was locked in arms with the most dangerous woman alive.

Once in sight of the two he would greet Sazan and Stark by their appropriate names, "Sazan, Ozzy. Pretty bad time to meet one another in person like this. The city is going to be at a great loss without her."

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The Judgment Corps. would pitch in their forces to aiding the security of the funeral. Omeja's team once again remained at Harker Industries but Vicknair and her own team had set up through the area in vantage points ready to strike dare anyone attempt to ruin the day. Amilia wouldn't be attending the funeral in person but from afar as she watched the guests arrive.

[Queen of Horror]

This felt a bit wrong but she would play along with it. She was talked into coming for the sake of having a moment to pay her final respects to a woman she originally killed. That night had gone far too perfectly, she hadn’t left a trace of evidence behind nor did anyone see her. It was a glorious night as she escaped out the side window and into the forest where she finally hit the shadows. Recalling these memories only hastened the ride to the Hellsing grounds. Unlike Harker she wouldn’t drink in order to keep her balance and composure in the event that something happened. She knew that in orbit currently was the Helldiver command ship ready to steel rain if anything suddenly went wrong for them.

Jessica stepped out of the vehicle and locked arms with Harker giving him a small kiss on the cheek as they walked toward the front gates. She was wearing a very nice black dress which was laced in the front and accompanied with a tie, it complimented her black full toed stilettoes. She couldn’t help but admire her work, just a couple nights ago she blew this place to high hell and now she was visiting it for the ‘first’ time as a normal person.

When Harker introduced himself to the other two she played her fake smile routine and along with her friendly role very well, ”Hi, I’m Jessica. It’s lovely to meet the two of you. I am so sorry for the loss of such an amazing woman.”

[Ayen]

"Hi."

“Hi.”

"Sazan, Ozzy. Pretty bad time to meet one another in person like this. The city is going to be at a great loss without her."

”Hi, I’m Jessica. It’s lovely to meet the two of you. I am so sorry for the loss of such an amazing woman.”

“Harker, Jessica. It's nice to meet you though I too wish it could have been under much better circumstances. Thank you. It is indeed a great loss.”

Sazan looked around and could see Maricul, Camp and Sharpshooter on the other side of the grounds watching the funeral from there. The only freaks to remain loyal to the Hellsing banner and the crown despite their forced servitude and for that they had the Hybrid's respect.

“The Queen should be arriving soon.”

[Marvel Universe]

"Don't eat bats."

Tony turned to face Jessica and offered her his hand and a charming smile to boot.

"Tony Stark. Charmed I'm sure."

[Queen Lori]

Right on cue the Queen entered the grounds with her escorts at her side. Dressed appropriately in a black gown with a matching veil covering her face. Approaching her Grand Duchess and the others, brown eyes moving over to the casket up ahead from behind the veil. Remembering when and where she first heard the news and to this very moment she could not believe it. Sir Integra was dead. Now more than ever she had to remain strong for her people.
"Sazan, Mr. Stark, Mr. Harker."
The Queen said in greeting.
"Any leads?"

[Sparda]

In heraldry of Her Majesty's approach, twelve soldiers - six of the Merjutsu Corps, six of her own Royal Guard - had formed two lines leading past the front gates of the stricken Hellsing estate and towards the coffin. As she stepped across the threshold, each pair of soldiers she passed stood firmly at attention, offering a salute.

By her side every step of the way, as he had been since they left the castle, was Sparda. He had foregone his usual velvet attire for a crisp black suit, white shirt, and a slim tie of purple silk. Force Edge lay sheathed at his left hip, but Luce and Ombra were absent. When Lori stopped to address those already present, he moved without a word to take his place at Sazan's other side.

[.:Amilia:.]

"Yeah really not the best of circumstances at all," Harker felt his phone vibrate and reached inside pulling it out looking over the message on it then put it back in his pocket in one movement, "According to over watch the Queen should be here in about fifteen seconds. I didn't expect her to be so mobile considering the plague and riots, batman over here doesn't look too hot under the collar either."

Harker was of course speaking about Stark. He reached in his pocket handing Jessica a handkerchief so she could shake Tony's hand without getting germy. He was already risking his own health why risk the health of his top agent?

"Unfortunately the fire disabled my bugs in the Mansion apparently little gizmos don't like intense heat. I pinged the vampire heading to the market district last but the rioters have taken to using my cameras as target practice so I lost track of her shortly after. Unfortunately."

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The Judgment Core remained where they were scattered around the area unable to greet the Queen. They would of done more harm revealing their hiding places than good.

[Queen of Horror]

Jessica took the handkerchief but shook Tony’s hand without using it instead once she reclaimed her hand she folded the handkerchief back up properly and put it back in Harker’s jacket pocket since he wouldn’t of done it properly anyways. ”Don’t mind him, he’s got a lot of money and thinks he’s beyond proper greetings. He also spends more time fooling around with gadgets than the real thing.” She winked at Tony then nudged Harker who instead looked away to talk to the arriving Queen.

It was right time for her to shut up while the more important people talked since she had no idea how to speak politics or royalty. So she did what she did best as an assassin, she listened in and reached inside her purse to grab her perfume bottle to freshen up a little bit. She already smelled like a daisy’s now she wanted to expand that smell to draw away attention to herself as anything more than Harker’s girlfriend. Of course he would talk a mile a minute giving a small report to the Queen leaving her to her own devices of checking her mirror to make sure the weather hadn’t messed up her makeup or hair.

[Ayen]

"Don't eat bats."

“I'd hope not.”

"Sazan, Mr. Stark, Mr. Harker."

“My Queen,” Sazan greeted with a bow of the head.

"Any leads?"

"Unfortunately the fire disabled my bugs in the Mansion apparently little gizmos don't like intense heat. I pinged the vampire heading to the market district last but the rioters have taken to using my cameras as target practice so I lost track of her shortly after. Unfortunately."

“My search of the manor turned up nothing either. Whoever it was knew what they were doing.”

[Marvel Universe]

"Batman? My suit is much nicer."

Tony smiled at the wink from Jessica. Still got it. He turned along with Harker to the Queen and gave a quick bow. He wasn't used to seeing her like this, even with a plague and all the other problems Hallowton had experience she rarely looked anything else than a hardened woman still capable of compassion when needed. The loss of Integra was a grand one indeed.

"You're looking as lovely as always, boils not withstanding."

[Queen Lori]

Lori ignored Stark and kept her attention to Harker and Sazan.
"I don't suppose any of your camera feeds spotted the person actually responsible for Integra's death?"
It was wishful thinking. Lori doubted the person who did it would have their face exposed but even if in a mask or something else it was better than having nothing at all. Masks could be investigated, searched, researched and tracked to an owner who made them. Nothing is nothing.
"Where's Amilia?"

[Sparda]

"Her team are positioned on the surrounding rooftops, Your Majesty," Sparda spoke up in answer to Lori's question. "Fastest line of defence in case of any interruption."

He inclined his head briefly. "She sends her regards."

[.:Amilia:.]

"No unfortunately," Harker coughed when Stark mentioned boils and stepped back giving himself and everyone else minus Jessica about six feet between one another. He took his handkerchief out again and wiped his hands off on it and continued talking, "Amilia went back to the scene and found the rifle that busted the door down. Like most weapons you can get your hands on today it's linked back to Harker Industries, hopefully that doesn't make me a suspect, I rather enjoy my privacy and wouldn't want your Judgment core sticking around much longer... Unless Amilia's there, then we can- Sorry Jess -ahem."

Where's Amilia? Harker pulled out his phone while Sparda talked and held it in front of him letting it holographically display what Overwatch saw then pinpointed her location in the same building where Jessica had originally shot through the doors on the same floor at the same window, "Amilia is across the street floor seven second window from the right in the middle room that faces the front door to the mansion to be exact. Anything else I can assist you with my plaugdy... er, Lady?"