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Post by Paladin on Jan 18, 2015 15:46:13 GMT -6
"Practically. Bought out every casino, own almost every bank and loaners..." Komatu said, smiling.
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Post by xinrick on Jan 18, 2015 15:48:23 GMT -6
"Practically. Bought out every casino, own almost every bank and loaners..." Komatu said, smiling. "Alright then."
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Post by Paladin on Jan 18, 2015 16:25:04 GMT -6
There came another few knocks, and Komatu answered it. "Ah, yes, come in." He said, inviting a woman and a child inside.
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Post by dannylamb456 on Jan 18, 2015 16:35:55 GMT -6
Mal'Ka growled to herself as she entertained herself with hopping about the cell. "Hiya! Take that! And that! Hiya!" She laughed as she performed a series of punches in every direction, punctuating each sequence with a flip just because she could. She knew she was alone and fighting aloud wasn't going to bother anyone, at least she hoped.
Kar'Vek remained kneeling before the door, sleeping, while Dian sat in the Lotus position and meditating. Clem, though, just lay one the single bench in the cell, snoring with the Kubrow on his chest. "Serri? Are you there?" Dian asked, his voice soft and humming as he slowly slipped out of his trance, deciding to check on his fellow Tenno.
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Post by Lepking13 on Jan 18, 2015 17:33:17 GMT -6
Noctis groaned, putting his hand to the side of his head as static came through his speakers. "We were sent to see if there were any Orokin artifacts on this planet, and to scout out the world itself." Noctis said. "Whatever caused that static, please don't do that again." "Static? The stuff you get sitting on a lightning cloud?" Tome asked. "It's a term for our communication systems, to define when we cannot hear anyone else on the same channel. All you receive is garbled words." Noctis said.
" What...want?" Serri's voice came through, filled with static. " Ha ha...joke. How'd...static on...comm? We...have...mmers and...weren't followed."
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Post by dannylamb456 on Jan 18, 2015 17:50:09 GMT -6
"The heck?" Dian muttered, mostly to himself. Something was wrong, really really wrong. "Serri? If you get this message, check your room for jammers. I'll do the same with mine." Dian instructed, a little panicked. Normally, when this happened, it signified the arrival of the dreaded Grustrag Three, a trio of warriors so powerful, they have killed dozens of Tenno without trying. He got up slowly from the floor, not wanting to wake his comrades as he checked the place for bugs.
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Post by xinrick on Jan 18, 2015 17:53:05 GMT -6
"Hello." Dionysus says with a little nod. (Want me to play one of them? And are these two recurring characters?)
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Post by Paladin on Jan 18, 2015 18:09:03 GMT -6
(Yeah, and you can play the woman. No offense, but you play others excellently.) "Dionysus, this is Frozen Grape, and her kid." said Komatu, showing the Unicorn mare and her satyr son, Erol. "Mommy, look, he's got scales!" Erol said, holding his mother's hand. "Orokin artifacts?" asked Luna, writing everything down with her magic, right onto a large scroll.
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Post by xinrick on Jan 18, 2015 18:25:47 GMT -6
(Saying that I play others excellently isn't much of an offense o_0. But alright, I'm used to playing girls anyways) "Yes...and ridges as well..." Frozen says while taking a little extra look at the man. "I'm Dionysus. And as you can see I'm....special." The monster says, his huge tail resting in the ground near him that's also covered in mud. "It's nice to meet you Dionysus. And this is my son Erol." She says a little nervously, keeping her son close to her from the strange man in case he might hurt them. "Your worry is noted. But just because I look scary, doesn't mean I wish to harm you." He says with an honest nod, knowing the smell of nervousness and fear.
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Post by Paladin on Jan 18, 2015 18:35:32 GMT -6
"Here to see me, Frozen?" Komatu asked, seeing Erol walk toward one of the couches. Erol began jumping on the couch, trying to see how high he could get.
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Post by Lepking13 on Jan 18, 2015 18:36:11 GMT -6
" Okay, the static cleared up real fast." Serri's voice came through crystal clear. " That is really odd. I was expecting the Grustrag to show up and kill us in our cells. They don't just disappear though. There's something else going on here."
"Yes, an old race responsible for...essentially creating us. My friends and I belong to a race called the Tenno, warriors through and through. We seek to discover what was forgotten, and to that end we search for artifacts. Anything that may explain what happened while we slept, or direct us to someplace else that may contain answers." Noctis said. A knock at the door drew Tome's attention, getting up and walking over to barely open the door. A messenger stood there, a scroll in hand with both Celestia's and Luna's marks on them. "A message came for either of the princesses. From the North Watcher, sir." She held the scroll out, Tome taking it and closing the door as the pony ran off. "Something from the north." Tome said, walking back over and placing the scroll on the table.
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Post by xinrick on Jan 18, 2015 18:38:41 GMT -6
"Yes." She says while seeing Dionysus a little bit, seeing him eye her son with worry. "Careful." The Baroth says with a little hand out, hoping the kid wouldn't fall and hurt himself. (Just want a room or something? And why I just left it at that was because she's still worried about Dio.)
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Post by Paladin on Jan 18, 2015 18:45:59 GMT -6
Luna opened the scroll, reading it. "It appears there's been a disturbance in the far north..." She said aloud, keeping the details to herself, "I shall see if I can go. However, this will wait until we are done here." (Doesn't matter.) "I'm not gonna hurt myself!" Erol said, continuing to bounce on the couch. "How about y'all just stay here, y'know? I like keeping my friends close." said Komatu, "I don't need any of the... other citizens getting my friends."
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Post by xinrick on Jan 18, 2015 18:49:46 GMT -6
(Alright just making sure) "We would like a room please." Frozen says with a nod, still wondering why the man looked so nervous about Erol bouncing. "If that's alright."
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Post by Lepking13 on Jan 18, 2015 19:09:18 GMT -6
"I'll make sure the soldiers are ready to move. If the North Watch sent a message through dragonfire then it's something they believe enough to affect all of Equestria." Tome said. "I require questions in order to answer." Noctis said. "You said you were warriors." Tome said, his attention brought back to the kneeling alien. "Explain." "Exactly as I said, we are warriors. We were created to fight, and we are better at it than most others. It would normally be all, but the fact a single squad did what an entire army of Grineer or Corpus could not without technology to aid them has me questioning whether or not we truly are the best." Noctis said. "We train for dealing with everything on Equus. Fighting something our own size is relatively simple." Tome said.
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Post by Paladin on Jan 18, 2015 19:13:04 GMT -6
"Why is it one of your kind attacked a group of guards?" asked Luna, continuing to write as quickly as she talked. "I would hope that, being warriors, you'd have a code of not attacking anyone that did not attack you." "Y'all can stay here... just make sure Erol doesn't see any of my, ahem, servants." said Komatu, scratching his neck a little.
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Post by Lepking13 on Jan 18, 2015 19:40:32 GMT -6
Noctis sighed. "I cannot explain Mal'Ka's actions. Our code is relegated through the Lotus, the one that gives us missions, on a job-by-job basis. If she says we are to eliminate everything we find, we do so. If we are to rescue someone, that is our job. On this mission, we were supposed to have minimal interaction with the natives. Mal'Ka is simply a moron with the attention span of a gnat for anything that does not involve shooting or fighting. Including mission briefings. Why she chose to, only she could answer. But Serri, the one that attempted to take the head of your-" He gestured at Tome. "Eclipse Commander." Tome answered. "commander, currently holds a personal grudge because her actions destroyed our plans to simply look for artifacts and disappear without notice." Noctis said.
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Post by Paladin on Jan 18, 2015 19:44:45 GMT -6
"I see... And you, Green One?" "I was abducted by this Mal'Ka, after she shocked some guards. I only wished to meet with you and any other political leader." said Schlor. "Not very possible; Princess Celestia and I are usually on a daily schedule toward being busy. Any form of interaction with you will be minimal," Luna replied, continuing to write everything down.
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Post by Lepking13 on Jan 18, 2015 21:38:04 GMT -6
"We have accepted that Mal'Ka will be punished for her stupidity." Noctis said. "In fact, we wholeheartedly approve of anything you decide to do to her. This is not the first mission she has screwed up because she cannot follow directives, and we are quite tired of pulling her out of the flames only to be scorched as well." "It is due to the unusual circumstances caused by these...Tenno I believe you said, that their schedules are opened." Tome said. "Princess Luna especially puts aside her appointments to deal with military matters."
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Post by Paladin on Jan 18, 2015 21:42:57 GMT -6
"Understood," Schlor told Tome. Luna finished writing everything down, telling the Tenno and Irken, "Alright. You shall be escorted back to your cells; there you will stay until further notice. Commander Tome, Princess Celestia awaits you."
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Post by Lepking13 on Jan 18, 2015 22:40:14 GMT -6
Tome stood up and saluted Luna. "I assume she is in one of her sun-rooms?" He said, his horn lighting up. "The guards will arrive in a few minutes to return them to their cells. If you need anything, I am at your service as always." He smiled, turning and walking out of the room.
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Post by Paladin on Jan 18, 2015 22:45:20 GMT -6
A scroll appeared next to Tome, reading: Meet me within the Catacomb Cells, within the Crystal Miens beneath the castle. - Princess Celestia
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Post by Lepking13 on Jan 18, 2015 23:07:37 GMT -6
"Nevermind, it appears Princess Celestia is downstairs." Tome said, rolling up the scroll as it ignited in white flames. "I shall be with her." He said, teleporting to the main room before teleporting again even deeper under the castle. The Crystal Miens was not a commonly known place, even if Canterlot was built on top of them. With the magic passing through the leylines here combined with the crystals, it was exceptionally useful for powerful spells. Or holding dangerous creatures before they're sent to Tartarus. He looked around, noting nothing had changed since his last visit. "So much magic, and nothing to change." He sighed, before heading to the cells Celestia said she'd be at.
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Post by Paladin on Jan 19, 2015 7:21:33 GMT -6
Celestia rest, standing in front of the entrance to a few cells that held special guests. "Commander Tome," she began, "as you know, we've captured some special guests over the years of peace. You should also know of the Aspects of the Books. Few a civil enough to be allowed to live outside of the dungeons. Those who aren't... as you can see, are right behind me. Each in their own little cell. "I believe that one of them, the Aspect of Avarice, has gotten loose." She held a torch in her hand, gesturing over toward the Aspects' empty cell. "We kept the Aspect under tight watch, yet they somehow escaped. Even more so, we have reason to believe they're willingly going to sell out information to our enemies. What information they may hold, I'm not sure. But, we both know that the Aspect would do anything to get paid, even if it included killing off many innocents. I'm sending you and one other soldier, of my choice, to detain the Aspect and return them here. Should they show extreme resist, you may kill the Aspect. That would certainly make for an easier head count..." Celestia pulled out a map from inside her dress, returning it to Tome. "Word from the Eastern Watch says that the Aspect has went into the canyons in Diamodinia, which lead toward Changeling territory." Celestia told her commander, "Should any casualties happen, I want you to tell me upon your return."
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Post by xinrick on Jan 19, 2015 7:57:50 GMT -6
"I've made sure a lot Komatu." The mother says with a nod. "And I'll keep making sure."
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Post by Paladin on Jan 19, 2015 7:59:59 GMT -6
"Were you followed?" asked Komatu, knowing the city had a group of racists that didn't like having Erol be in the area.
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Post by xinrick on Jan 19, 2015 8:10:46 GMT -6
"No thankfully." Frozen sighs out in relief. "But we're keeping hope that we won't be followed by a bunch of damned racists."
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Post by Paladin on Jan 19, 2015 8:18:17 GMT -6
"I'm sorry for the troubles, really." said Komatu, "Dionysus, why don't you take Frozen and Erol to their room? I'm sure Erol's getting tired." "No, I'm not!" Erol whined.
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Post by xinrick on Jan 19, 2015 8:30:37 GMT -6
"Alright." He nods while standing up. "Children need their rest, even if they say they don't." He says with a nod while Frozen heads over to her son quickly. "Alright. Thank you." She says with a nod.
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Post by Paladin on Jan 19, 2015 8:38:58 GMT -6
Erol kept bouncing, before hopping next to his mother and hugging her, a little. He stayed close to her, wanting to be protected by his mother.
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