Z-TWH06 (May 18, 2023)
Puzzle
“Black Queen Cole.”
Knowledge | 2 Words
Clue
Hover over the clues if you require!
Clue 1: Who is 'Black Queen Cole'?
Clue 2: Anyone from the CaD named '-cole'?
Clue 3: See the Debt Come Due receipts, notably the DDIS- series.
Answer and Explanation
Answer: Nikki Langley
Explanation: Black Queen Cole is Nikki Langley.
Summary of Receipt
Seth declines fighting Zeh, but points them towards Nine, leader of the Nom De Plume. The visit also goes well, with Nikki handling most of Asmodeus' remnant supporters...though she'll still be an issue if - when - she returns. Hopefully Bird will keep that under control, but no promises.
Transcript
Receipt: Z-TWH06
Author: Silenziosa
Status: Secret
Subject: Hyperion Cult
We had a pleasant visit with my baby bat, all things considered. She looks as wonderful and powerful as ever. Though Mercutio did bring up a good point, eventually, she’ll have to contend with the Prince of Lust, Asmodeus, should she return. Well, when she returns. The Princes are a group of especially difficult demons to keep dead. I’m hoping Bird will keep His end of the bargain when that time comes… but I think we all know how fickle He tends to be. In any case, Seth did not wish to go toe-to-toe with a maniacal monkey—go figure. But it seems that Nine might be more willing, assuming we can find him.
S.O.T.
Queen Cole: Mom! What’re you doing here? And… who’s this supposed to be?
Capgras: Shaka, your majesty. Charmed, as always.
Queen Cole: …Shaka? Of Zulu?
Silenziosa: The new Shaka, darling.
Queen Cole: Uh huh… Well, what can I do… wait. That’s not “Shaka.” That’s Alex.
Capgras: You wound me, Nikki. But I am Shaka. Miracles and all.
Queen Cole: Well, Shaka made a mistake.
Kikimora: Will you two stop fight-flirting for one minute.
Queen Cole: Salenna? Is that you?! Ah!! It’s been so long!
Kikimora: Yes, hi, Nikki. You’ve… certainly made a name for yourself.
Queen Cole: Someone had to take over. I was only going to do it until the Morbid King was dealt with… but what’s after “this,” you know? Regular death? Not interested.
Mercutio: What if Asmodeus comes back?
Queen Cole: She won’t. Now that I’m done dealing with Morbid, I’ve had plenty of time to squash any Asmodian Cults.
Mercutio: I’m sure she’ll love that when she does eventually come back. They always do, you know.
Queen Cole: Well, we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it. Now, what are you all doing here?
Mercutio: We need to borrow your, what’s the word—
Capgras: Boy toy.
Mercutio: mm— I was going to say, attendant. We need Seth Warren’s assistance.
Queen Cole: Sethhhh, beggars.
[The Demon Seth Warren warped into CaDCom Transcription Range]
Warren: Nancy!
Silenziosa: Hello dear.
Warren: …And others. Shaka?
Capgras: New Shaka. Tired of explaining it. Look, we are dealing with a… well, sensitive cult and or esoteric affair. World ending.
Warren: Naturally.
Capgras: We think that the Great Ape Zehhurozzm might have what we need to prevent this apocalypse. Or he’d at least know where we could find it.
Warren: I see… Yeah… I don’t know. I don’t really like dealing with the Great Monkey myself. Even with my demon-enhanced warping, he’s still pretty dangerous.
Capgras: We aren’t planning on attacking him—
Kikimora: I’m sure he’s going to love parting with part of his collection.
Warren: Oh. Do you actually want to take something from him? Yeah, I’ll have to pass. Sorry. But you could always ask Nine.
Capgras: Nine?
Warren: Yeah, Zeh’s more of Nine’s antagonist than mine. He’s always at odds with the Society.
Capgras: Nine… Yeah, that could work. Thanks, Seth. Thank you, Nikki, for your time and visage.
Queen Cole: Gross, Alex.
Mercutio: Well, shall we be off then?
Capgras: Yeah, you go ahead, Ich. I’ve got a few more questions for these two.
Mercutio: Fè sa w vle.
E.O.T.