The Escapist Avatar Adventure: An Open RP (Now Re-Opened!)

[Daft Sikes]

San Fierro: Pier 69: Rugal

David looked up at the man and nodded. [color=9BBED5]"That seems to be the case. Given the people that I had to deal wi-"[/color] He stopped mid-sentence, and squinted his eyes at the man. [color=9BBED5]"Wait... I've seen you somewhere before...[/color] He looked him up and down, noting his shoulder-length blonde hair, that mustache, that incredibly muscular physique, then it hit him. He pointed a shaking finger at him, mouth agape.

[color=9BBED5]"Y-you're Rugal! Rugal Bernstein from the King of Fighters!"[/color] David spoke fearfully. Rugal, however, couldn't tell if the student was speaking in fear, or in awe. [color=9BBED5]"You should be de-"[/color] He stopped himself, recalling Caim and Angelus, who should by all accounts be dead, but aren't. Of course, he still has no idea how he's alive. Maybe he was plucked from a different timeline, or he was resurrected? David shook his head, irritated. It would probably be better if he didn't think about it. He resumed his question, rewording it a bit differently, and tried to keep a straight face. [color=9BBED5]"Shouldn't you be dead? Did Orochi revive you or something?"[/color]

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

San Fierro: Pier 69: Rugal

Rugal shook his head as Dillon took off like he did.
"...I was also hoping that he would have matured a little..." He sighed, his former rival just as childlike as when he left him.
The second that Man-Child gets his act together... He mused, knowing that if he put his mind to something, he could do a lot.
It was then that David Ashford had his revelation on the identity of Rugal Bernstein.
[color=9BBED5]"Y-you're Rugal! Rugal Bernstein from the King of Fighters!"[/color]
"...I am that man, yes...Hello?..." He remarked, confused over his sudden outburst, maybe he heard of him back during his Prime.

[color=9BBED5]"Shouldn't you be dead? Did Orochi revive you or something?"[/color]
THIS got his attention.
"...Orochi?...What the hell are you on about?...Wait...Are you from one of those Author Realms?..." He asked as he finally put his shirt back on.
While he wasn't exactly wrong about him being dead (That happened a few times, for certain), There was a MASSIVE difference between him and the Rugal that David knew.

 

[Daft Sikes]

San Fierro: Pier 69: Rugal

"...Orochi?...What the hell are you on about?...Wait...Are you from one of those Author Realms?..." He asked as he finally put his shirt back on.
David, calmed down some, though still somewhat intimidated, stood up and answered his question. [color=9BBED5]"...I'm afraid I don't know what those are. All I know is that where I'm from, you were a character in a fighting game series, and that you were horrifyingly difficult to fight against."[/color]

The student borrowed the series from his friend, spending a lot of time playing it in his dorm. He did alright in most of the games, except whenever he came up against Rugal. He only won a few times against him, but it was usually out of sheer luck, or letting the clock run down.

 

[bluecrimson]

San Fierro: Pier 69: Rugal

Seeing that this wasn't getting anywhere good, Slindis stepped between the two. [color=c200]"Rugal, David, we need to leave now. For the complaining you're doing about that Dillon, at least he's going out to do something about this right now! And honestly, if this takes any longer, I'm going to call Lupito and head there with Teri? I'm not letting Los Santos happen again."[/color] The very clear edge in her voice showed that she was deas serious, and Caim could be seen leaping up to mount Angelus not too far from them.

San Fierro: Pier 69: Jenny

Devon just paused for a moment on seeing Dillon's moves and shook his head. "Jenny, are you sure there isn't any other illusionists here? Because that was just about the most... well, I'm lost for the exact word to use here, so how about unusual to put it mildly?" He pulled out a map of the desert and realized one small problem.

They were all on the other side of the state, and even by car it would take a while. "Anyone have Wu Zi Mu's number or some way to contact him?"

Almost as if it were a curse, Ella happened to find a truck [http://www.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/truck8_DOBm_1.jpg] that could get them there. Probably from one of the more affluent Da Nang boys, it looked like could get them there pretty fast. "How about I drive us there?"

Melethia immediately began shaking her head at that appeal. We don't need to get there that bad...

 

[Daft Sikes]

San Fierro: Pier 69: Rugal

David looked at her, raising an eyebrow at the mention of Los Santos. [color=9BBED5]"Wait, Los Santos? Are you s-..."[/color] David stopped himself and raised his arms in resignation with a sigh. [color=9BBED5]"Actually, I don't want to know. At this point, I suppose it's better not to question it."[/color] He glanced off to the side, and saw Caim with his dragon. [color=9BBED5]'Yeeeeah, probably better to shut up about it.'[/color]

He adjusted the glasses on his face and put the bag over his shoulder. He was still quite a mess, but he certainly felt better compared to before. This time, he intends to avoid making the mistake of trying to go off on his own. Better for his own health to stick with this group. [color=9BBED5]"So, where are we headed then?[/color]

 

[StormShaun]

The Wanderer wanders. Shawn, David and [color=15650D]Ton Ton[/color].
Location: El Quebrados.

Hearing David speak into his ring, Shawn shrugged at both the message and the ring itself.
"Only if we were that lucky. He probably has already got someone to heal him, resupplied and got another mask on." Shawn only said as he started to walk. "I'm going to ... wander for a while. You need to contact me you send out a radio broadcast." The Wanderer said as he walked off into the town.

His plans are simple, scout he desert until he finds an anomaly or clue and if nothing happens he will wait and go to the base to meet the group. "This guy is really annoying." Shawn huffed to himself. For now he would still wear his civilian clothing in case he wanders into the law of this world.

Equipping one of his ranger pistols, he gripped it, still not knowing the answer to his question.
Instead of gritting his teeth he smiled, then stepped off the dusty road with a smile in his step.
Because he knew the answer to another question.
No one would stop him from killing evil.

With the breeze of new life inside him, The Wanderer and Courier decided to say "Fuck it." and put on his true armor.

Spoiler

After placing it on and starting to walk out of town, Shawn spotted a sigh with "Restricted Area" on it. Deciding to leave his mark behind he decided to draw one of his identities on it. "Courier 6".

 

[mcpop9]

Spoiler: house of doom.

"Nope." responded the mouse, sitting in the chair, taking her tea and sipping it. "I know a few family spells, but i'm a magical lawyer, not a healing witch." she explained to bison. Then the witch took another sip of the tea.
[hr]
Mizune was happy when wesker walked into the room. Her face lighting up with happiness. However, he look changed when he sat own to talk to her. AS wesker continued on, mizune's face became more and more saddened. By the end of his explanation to her, her lower lip was quivering and tears were welling up in her eyes. She sniffled, her head drooping low and stood up. The witch walked next to wesker depressed, then closed her eyes.

The house shook as there was a blast of magical energy and wesker slamed into the wall opposite her door. Looking into the doorway, the last thing he was was the door slam shut and heard the locking mechanism slide into place to keep everyone out.
[hr]

"Ok Dad!" Sana said excitedly. She got into a low position and set out in a sprint, on all fours and pounding away at the route and making quick progress down into the crater. the camo fatigues helped out with the hiding of her and soon she found herself in what appeared to be a ruined reception room.
"Ok, i'm in here dad, what do you want me to do? it looks a bit like a reception room, with more radiation and less friendly greeting ladies."

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

San Fierro: Pier 69: Rugal

Slindis's sudden burst of urgency overridden Rugal's desire to know exactly what Realm David Ashford was from.
"Very well...Guess break time is over..." He sighed as Ella pulled up a truck and offered to drive.
This prompted Rugal to snatch the keys from the Succubus and state "Hell. And No. I'll drive.", clearly not wanting a repeat of last time.
At least she found a better vehicle this time... He thought as he got into the drivers seat and started it before waiting on the others to get in.

San Fierro: Pier 69: Jenny

While she was dripping wet from her "Swim", Jenny was still giddy enough to have a smile on her face.
"Ohhh...Weezee has a TV, he can watch the news...." She remarked, the ruins of the ship WERE rather noticeable.
"Still, Gimme a phone and I'll call him..."
"...Hold on...You have his number?" Rugal mused, wondering why a New York Therapist would have the number of a San Fierro Triad.
"I don't...BUT HIRYU DOES!~" She cooed, yet another secret of the Striders out in the open thanks to Jenny, but the appearance of Furiae was kinda a clue to the connection between them and the Triads.

[HEADING=3]Fast Travel to El Quebrados![/HEADING]

Everyone!
Location: El Quebrados.

"Alright, just watch out. You are tracking a Sniper in one of the harshest environments in the world. I don't think I need to explain the danger there..." David West warned the Wanderer as he went off into the desert alone.
Some time later, the Truck from San Fierro pulled up nearby.
"Hey, Rugal! You're Late!"
"Says the man who didn't lift a finger to help us with the Da Nang!" Rugal protested as he killed the engine and stepped out.
"...Sorry, just, Me and that Wanderer guy got a good lead and...yeah..." The Irish Sniper sheepishly said as the others dismounted.

Shawn
Location: Desert.

Not long after he started to deface that sign, movement in the corner of Shawn's eye drew his attention.
There was a Truck near his location with a pair of men smoking cigarettes beside it.
A quick Perception check showed they were packing heat with a 9mm Pistol each.
What were they doing here?

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Spoiler: HOUSE OF DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

Santa Monica, Residence of Maximilian Christensen: The Former Bernstein Cartel

Bison merely nodded as he broke the news to Deadshot on the phone.
[color=6c1504]"Sorry...You're on your own there...Ummm...Bye!~"[/color] He said as he hung up on a man that bleeding to death in another county.
[color=6c1504]"Guess I WILL need to hire a new Merc..."[/color] The Congressional Hopeful sighed as the Magical Blast rocked the house.
This was followed by Wesker walking down the stairs back into the living room, his blonde hair now standing on their ends.
"...Well...I think she took that rather well..." He remarked as he grabbed himself a drink of soda and sat back down on the couch besides Bison.
[color=6c1504]"...That was "Rather Well?"..."[/color]
"I'm still alive, ain't I?" He answered as he took a deep drink of his soda.
"...I think it's safe to say that ritual of yours is cancelled..."

[hr]

Aperture Ruins: Sana

[color=b4b4]"...[sub]I am not your-..ughhh...[/sub]
Okay, What you are after should be in the Research center, that's where the Data Banks should be stored. You'll need to go deeper into the complex in order to find it."[/color] Cortex told Sana as she looked around the ruins.
She could either take the Elevator Shaft (Without the Elevator) or the mostly-intact stairs.

 

[bluecrimson]

[HEADING=3]Fast Travel to El Quebrados![/HEADING]

Everyone!
Location: El Quebrados.

Noting that there was no time to waste, they went into the desert. *Shakes magic 8 ball of writer's block*

As he got into the desert with Jenny and Ella, Devon called out to the others. "I'm going to be searching for a group of people here. Before any of you want to start going off about misplaced priorities, try to remember that the main reason the Da Nang didn't use the tech they got was solely because of my words. To pout it shortly, I've earned some leeway here.

I'll contact you if I find what we're all looking for, but I'm doing this mainly because it doesn't need everyone on it."

SLindis certainly looked like she was ready to object, but she remembered the amount of damage that a few of those weapons had done. If the majority of the Da Nang Boys had attacked with them, there would have been far worse injuries among the group.

Melethia would have followed after the rest of the group, but she could faintly hear some very interest phrases. One of them being, [small]'don't try this at home? those damn libtards don't know nuthin! now let's make us a big ol' boom.'[/small]

So, while the others got ready to track down this area in the middle of the desert, Melethia did her best to sneak on the scene after purtting on some headgear to cover her eyes from the shade. This headgear also had the side effect of covering her pointed ears as well, which was something she was totally fine with.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

El Quebrados: David (West)/Rugal

David watched the group split up again, taking a moment to pause and think.
Alright...I'm wounded, I'm cut off and I'm heading for a Military base...What would I do?... He asked himself as he got back in the truck and started it.
"Heard one of the locals here talk about a Ghost Town while I was waiting on ya. Out of the way, old buildings, abandoned, could he hiding out there." He said to anyone wanting to join him.

Rugal perked up at the mention of a "Ghost Town", "Las Brujas? That place is still standing? Alright, I'll come with, Mind find something." He mused as too got in the truck.
Before the Sniper took off, He noticed the Student David Ashford nearby.
"...Hey, Kid! Didn't we met in a Saloon in Gunsmoke once?..." He asked, wondering if it was the same guy.

Outside of El Quebrados: Melethia

Melethia meanwhile watched as the local idiots poured a mixture of some metal powder and metal oxide into a rusted bathtub before mixing it into a Reddish Powder.
They giggled as they lit the fuse and ran for cover behind a "Bunker" they made from large rocks.
The second the flame met the mixture, it lit up in a massive blinding fireball, the amount of the mixture used being enough to melt right through the Metal Bath tub.

Outside of El Quebrados: Jenny

"Oyyyyy...next time I start drinking, someone stop me..." Jenny groaned as the post binge drinking sickness kicked in hard, The pokemon keeled over and holding her gut as she followed Devon and Ella into the desert.
"Uhhh...Where did he say these people were again?... Marco-...Arco Della...Something?..." She asked, wishing she had picked up those heat resisting boots off Teri.

 

[Daft Sikes]

El Quebrados: David (West)/Rugal/David (Ashford)

"...Hey, Kid! Didn't we meet in a Saloon in Gunsmoke once?..." He asked, wondering if it was the same guy.

David stopped his sight-seeing for a moment to regard the man who greeted him. He moved a bit closer to the man and pushed up the glasses on his face. He squinted his eyes, vaguely recognizing the sniper.
[color=9BBED5]"Did we? I can't seem to remember..."[/color] Eventually, he nodded, his eyes lighting up in recognition. [color=9BBED5]"Hey yeah. Yeah, I remember you. You helped me up when I fell on that table. It's good to see you... Uh, mister...?"[/color]

 

[StormShaun]

Shawn
Location: Desert.

Before leaving.

Shawn simply laughed as David warned him. "Well ... you haven't seen my world. Monsters, corrupt Government factions and a hell load of radiation. I'm gonna be alright, even the aliens could not stand in my way." A smirk was pasted onto Shawn's face as he waved back as he left. He was done playing nice with his prey, now he was going to use anything and everything in his infinite inventory.

After leaving.

Seeing the men with weapons Shawn's curiosity was raised, but he was well aware that it can end well. Looking at his green armor, he had made sure it look legit before he left town, removing any evidence of Catalina's car. He even included a little gold star on the side of his helmet.

Going around the side of the two people, Shawn wanted to get closer and see or hear what they were talking about before he confronts the group.

 

[bluecrimson]

El Quebrados: David (West)/Rugal


Slindis nodded in agreement. [color-cc200]"Seems as good an area as any, and if the name means more than just an abandoned area, me and Teri could cover us quite nicely."[/color] She seemed in a better mood now that they were beginning to focus on a goal and got in the seat of the car as Cadolbolg and Ton-Ton went off after Devon, ella, and Jenny.

Outside of El Quebrados: Melethia

Impressive mixture. Now let's see if I can find out how it's made. Smells like rust and some other kind of metal? These guys don't look smart enough to keep gettin' it right... She focused in more as her eyesight recovered, hoping to not draw a lot of attention.

Outside of El Quebrados: Jenny

"Oyyyyy...next time I start drinking, someone stop me..." Jenny groaned as the post binge

Ella responded before way too much guessing would distract them. "I think it was Arco del Oeste, Jenny. The only problem with stopping your drinking is that you'll forget about this next time." She giggled a bit, holding back a snrk For the poor Gardevoir.

Devon decided to be a good bit noocer by trying to manipulate the air around them so it would be cooler. Unfortunately, all it did was create a breeze which didn't help too much. "So, ready to get going? They're probably feeling pretty bad right now."

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

El Quebrados: David (West)/Rugal/David (Ashford)

[color=9BBED5]"Hey yeah. Yeah, I remember you. You helped me up when I fell on that table. It's good to see you... Uh, mister...?"[/color]

"West. David West." The man himself stated as Slindis and Teri got in.
"Might as well join us, unless you'd like to end up in another ladies room." He teased as he motioned for the Student to get in, hoping the Infamous Knack they had for finding strange people would pay off.
"Hmmmm...I was thinking I heard that voice before..." Rugal said, He was blinded back when Ashford last met the Rising Dawn.
A quick drive later, they arrived in the old town, the atmosphere alone reminding them of Gunsmoke.

"Oh yeah...This would make a great hideout..." West noted as he stepped out and pulled out his M500, keeping an eye out for the Sniper.
"Fan out and search the area. If he's here, find him!" Rugal commanded,, just as keen to see to the end of this man as everyone else.

 

[Orinon]

El Quebrados: David (West)/Rugal/David (Ashford)

Dillon arrived
"Hey rugal how bad is this guy deathstroke?"
Rugal looked at huim
"I ask because I don't like to hurt people unless they leave me no choice, if he's here I plan to capture him, and make him be held accountable but I'm not going to enforce any punishment, but if he's too dangerous then I don't see any moral issue of using my swords to subdue him then knock him out."
He kept his tone level, and clear.

 

[Daft Sikes]

El Quebrados: David (West)/Rugal/David (Ashford)

"Fan out and search the area. If he's here, find him!" Rugal commanded,, just as keen to see to the end of this man as everyone else.

David nearly went on to follow the group into the town, but paused as he noticed a bright light glaring off of the back of his glasses. Being behind the group, it seemed that he was the only one who noticed. He turned on his heels to find it's source, and saw a bright light in the distance.

[color=9BBED5]"GAH! What the hell?!"[/color] David quickly shielded his eyes from the intense, blinding light. It lasted a few seconds more, before going out and leaving a rising column of smoke from what seemed to be a washtub. He moved closer to the source, his eyes adjusting. Eventually, he was able make out a few figures, two of which were a couple of yokels standing behind a pile of rocks hooting and doubling over in laughter, while the other was on a large rock, peeking out and watching them. David pushed up his glasses, and widened his eyes, recognizing the small form of the figure. [color=9BBED5]"Melethia?"[/color]

He got down low and moved quickly behind the rock while the two yokels were too distracted with their "accomplishment" to notice him. He climbed up beside her and tapped her shoulder. [color=9BBED5]"Hey there, sho-"[/color] David said, before he found himself off of the rock and on his back, with a badly bruised cheek. [color=9BBED5]"[sub]...Ow."[/sub][/color]

 

[bluecrimson]

El Quebrados: David (West)/Rugal

Slindis kept it brief as she watched Teri and Garm fan out down of the streets. [color=c200]"Los Santos is currently being overrun by the undead with only a few pockets of resistance and San Fierro was nearly consumed in an extremely violent war between two factions. As we speak, he's planning on attacking a military base and move on to attack Las Venturas.

You're free to try to take him in, but men like that hardly ever let themselves get captured unless it's part of one of their plans."[/color] Finishing the description of the situation, she began thinking out how she could better lessen the impact of range when fighting that man. After all, it would be foolish to assume she could simply walk up and take every attack from someone that has the advantage of positioning.

Outside of El Quebrados: Melethia

She held back a small laugh as she toyed around with a well-balanced purple dagger. "Ya should be more careful. These rocks are really smooth for some reason, so it's hard to keep balance. Try layin' flat on it so if that happens again, it's the feet that'll absorb the shock." With that, she made a controlled slide down the rock with the dagger acting as a makeshift brake.

"Bookworm, wanna look with me an' see what they're usin' in that compound of theirs? It's got a lotta heat from it, an' someone like me can find uses for that."

It seems she had regressed to remembering that little fact of David's...

 

[Daft Sikes]

Outside of El Quebrados: Melethia

"Bookworm, wanna look with me an' see what they're usin' in that compound of theirs? It's got a lotta heat from it, an' someone like me can find uses for that."

David's jaw twitched at the mention of the nickname, "Bookworm," but took a deep breath to calm himself. Rubbing his cheek, the student got onto his feet and dusted himself off with his free hand.
[color=9BBED5]"It's David. Anyway, sure. I might as well make myself useful."[/color] He peeked on the two yokels, who were still laughing, but were in the process of calming down. [color=9BBED5]"I won't have to kill anyone... Right? We can just knock them out or something... Right?"[/color]

 

[bluecrimson]

Outside of El Quebrados: Melethia

Melethia shrugged. "Kinda hard for me to learn the mix if they're dead, ya know. I was thinkin' we'd just pick up the basics for the mix an' make sure they don't talk, but we'll knock 'em out. It won't be too hard to pull off, an' it could be a big way of thankin' them for the new idea." She looked the student over and tried to size him up again.

"Still, it won't help any if ya just get knocked out. How will ya protect yourself?"