"I stand on an interesting intersection of #𝐃𝐄𝐔𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐒 . Hmm, do I support the new guard or do I support those who are frozen, knowing individuals will still follow them. Or perhaps I'll just watch the fireworks? Hard to say, my services are here... They just have to... summon me."

"... I'm just watching and waiting to provide my... services~"

"Ah, too bad, I thought we were close on a deal."

"... Truthfully, I know of an impressive number of villains. It's quite intriguing to measure... certain villains against each other."

"DIO is quite an interesting individual, for certain."

"... I have plans."

He knows what he wants.

((I'm gonna give DIO a Nokia.))

"... It would be Chrysalis, but she fumbled the bag. Multiple Times."

"... I'm more of a Starlight Glimmer fan myself... when she was actually evil. Disappointing what happened to her."

"Heh... That's why this opening meeting will be.... very important, my dear. When two leaders go head to head..." He lets out a small hiss. "... Well, we could butt heads a little bit. But our organization's goal is to choke out heroism."

"Erase the universe."

"... I keep hearing hurricane."

"... Oh, just wait some time. But I wasn't meaning expansion..." He gives a laugh. "There's a certain villainous group who may want our services."

((I'm making the #BlackHatOrg tag for those who are in the organization and am going to make a list for it.))

"We might have company soon."

Fingernails on chalkboard sounds as he literally tears up the chalkboard.

"Wake up... it's time to commit an atrocity."

((Me trying to like the Deusmanus recruitment post but apparently I was on Lucifer, WHOOPS.))

"... Imagine being that idiotic fool, Aku."

((I should really think of a hashtag for the BHO.))

"... Which is?"

((I'll get to responses after work.))

"..."

"The doctor's work just squeaks by enough to ensure his... Continued existence."

He hands her the key. "There's a button on the top. Just press it and turn the key and it will open a portal... to my home." He can't help but laugh. "... I've already contacted my... workers to prepare a typical room for you, but furnishing it and such is... up to yourself. You know yourself-

The contract disappears in flames, as he can't help but give a small chuckle. "Good... I look forward to seeing you work. Now... working for me has it's immediate benefits." He stops for a moment, two objects materializing, a black watch and a key. "You can continue to live where you are if you-

A pen appears next to the contract as he smirks. "Then sign. We can get started... very soon. I've already got some big plans in the near future." Oh, this would be good. Certainly she'd be better than the doctor and the amount of blood she could shed... well, it would have made his heart race.

"... I do good research. If there's one thing the Black Hat Organization is exceptionally good at... it's reconnaissance. My org's tendrils stretch farther than most would think." He gives a hum, thinking about it for a moment. "An interesting proposition. I have an eternity to find such a-

"My organization has made... several advancements. Technological and Magical. Being a part of my organization allows you use of these things, including some of our... more... dangerous items that I won't hand out to just anyone." He gives a dark chuckle. "... My end goal? Well... This is between-

The threads seem to cut right through him, a misty wisp coming out of his body as he reforms. "I am Black Hat. Leader and Founder of the Black Hat Organization, an organization that supports villainy. And I'm here for you, my dear." His hand is outstretched towards her.

Join me.

"It's simple... join my Organization... or not."

@countingseconds.bsky.social A voice is heard. "Contessa..." Laughter is heard as Black Hat slowly emerges from thin air, staring at the spider in front of him. "... You show potential."

"Ah... I seem to have gotten your... attention. Good." He gives a chilling grin. "... I certainly know of you... DIO. I'd be willing to cut... a deal. Simple, really."

"Ah... the old days... OF BEING SURROUNDED BY IDIOTS... Well... an idiot. Aku was stupid."

"I have the resources to... help any villainous organization."

((Legitimately looking for those who want to join the Black Hat Organization and help Villainy across the land. You know, help some of the villain groups out and fuck up some heroes' days.))

"Those pesky heroes won't get away... for much longer."

And, just like that, Dark Gaia is free to do as the god pleases. "... Enjoy."

"Soon."

"I wonder if they'd like to come to an... agreement~"

"Quite curious, this one is."

"Good... Let's free you then." He's using some of that dark and sinister magic of his to free the divinity from his jail. "... Soon you shall be free."

"Soon, I'm making big plans."

"Disgusting heroes."

"Pity that I don't get his but... His friends more than make up for that." He just continues to have that massive grin on his face. "We have a deal then?"

"It would be a shame if random heroes just happened to die."