the time has come for Papa IV to reveal himself. his arrival has been long awaited by the rest of the Clergy, as well as the masses. but first, a little meeting must be gathered. just to be sure that this new papal clad leader is…..up to snuff. Sister Imperater, Papa II, and Papa III are ready to assign the test. ***
Sister Imperater: my- I mean, our, dearest Papa IV. the time has come for you to usurp the thrown. our current Papa has been deemed……rather unfit.
Papa II: she means to say- an idiot
Sister Imperater: at the time he seemed rather promising. but as delightful as the public may view him- that is just the problem. our calling has not been taken seriously enough! and-
Papa IV: where may I ask is the first Papa?
Papa II: oh, dear boy he is long gone..
Sister Imperater: *sniffles* yes…he passed away not too long ago
Papa IV: oh, I’m so sorry to hear that…
Papa II: Sister….where is Papa III?
Sister Imperater: …..he’s not here yet?
Sister Imperater: *slams fists down on table* GOD DAMMIT.
Papa II: I think you’re scaring this young man, Sister..
Papa IV: oh no, I’m alright! I can understand why she’s upset i-
Papa II: hush it, would you please?
Papa III: *muffled* is this door locked?
Papa II: *rolls eyes* *opens door* obviously…
Sister Imperater: you’re late!!
Papa III: sorry sorry! I, eh, had to see a man about a goat. a goat with really big horns….Satan. I had to see a man about Satan. I was working alright??
Sister Imperater: yes, well you won’t have to be doing that line of work for very much longer…
Papa III: eh eh eh! don’t be so mean! I’m well aware of that. that’s what this meeting is about, yes?
Papa II: will you just sit down already!
Papa III: and why is it so dark in here? *flips on light switch*
Sister Imperater: *HISSES*
Papa III: okay okay sorry!
Papa II: can’t you see that we’re trying to provide a little bit of atmosphere?
Sister Imperater: *rubs eyes*
Papa III: I apologize Sister……oh my!
Papa III: you are just a treat aren’t you? and look at that jawline, so handsome! but not as handsome as me of course
Papa II: *dripping with sarcasm* no…no..certainly not
Sister Imperater: enough of this! down to business. now. Papa IV. you are well aware of what we do in the Clergy, yes?
Papa IV: of course madame..
Sister Imperater: we pride ourselves in weaving the fog. hiding in the shadows. trapping all of human kind in a sort of…walless maze
Papa II: *murmurs* I wrote that one…
Papa III: *whispers* I know you did..
Papa II: it was good wasn’t it?
Papa III: *whispers back* was? it still is! it’s one of the favorites I like performing
Papa II: *puts hand to his own chest* really??
Sister Imperater: EXCUSE ME.
Papa IV: *laughs* you have no need to worry Sister…I am fully educated on the dealings of this group.
Sister Imperater: *grins* so you…are well up to the challenge?
Sister Imperater: would you say that you are….on the level?
Sister Imperater: are you ready to swear? right here? right now?
Papa III: *nearly smacks Papa II in the face* BEFOREEE THE DEVILLLLL!!! I wrote that one!!!
Sister Imperater: *head desk*
Papa IV: I can say with 100% certainty that I am ready. I know fully and completely regarding our dark lord. the Old One… eh…
Papa IV: *looks at smudged writing on his hand*
Sister Imperater: *looks up abruptly* WHO?!
Alpha: *outside the door* DIS BITCH DUNN’ JUST SAID SMEAGOL
Sister Imperater: ALPHA. GET AWAY FROM THE DOOR
Papa II: *growls* Alpha…just as cheeky as I remembered him being. you did remember to re-lock the door after you came in didn’t you?
Papa III: oooooor maybe not
Alpha: HEY. Sister Imperater! is the new Papa gonna take the Ghouls to Isengard??
Sister Imperater: GET. OUT!!
Alpha: *runs out of room* DUDE FUCKIN ANSWERED WITH SMEAGOL. HAIL SMEAGOL. FUCK SCHOOL. SMOKE WEED. AND HAIL SMEAGOLLL. *runs down the hall cackling*
Sister Imperater: *puts head down on table* ……we are never going to be taken seriously ever again….
Papa II: goodness, what ever would make you think that?
Papa III: *rolls up sleeves* welllll. I think this would be a good time to break out the Papastrello!
Papa II: I’ll fetch the glasses
Papa III: Papa IV, would you care to join us? it’s pretty sweet, but if you’d like something more strong-
Papa IV: oh no thank you. I don’t drink!