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

[Orinon]

(The Ballad Of StoneRidge) Gilead, overlooking Stonebridge

Icarus sighed at the burning desert heat, his cloak was smoldering in any heat the intense sun.
"I need some air, I'll look for the Dawn while I'm up there." his wings reappeared and he took off he launched himself into the air reaching high up into the much cooler air, his sharp eyes looked around searching for the dawn he suspected that he may get a hard lecture from the one of the others about taking off like that but that heat was killer, He untied his cloak and conjured a small wormhole into the void, he reached into it and placed his cloak inside the void leaving him in his dark tunic and undershirt the chain-mail underneath did help as a heat sink. His keen eyes kept searching for the Dawn, it had to be somewhere nearby.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

(The Ballad Of Stoneridge) Gilead, overlooking Stoneridge: Rugal/Deadshot

Right, Stoneridge, I remember now...But why here?... Rugal thought as Fionn brought him and the others up to speed, but it did little to answer his real questions.
Even if given a few more centuries to develop their technology, how the hell are they able to out-power Angel Ships in a clean fight?...Even UNIT had problems just going up against 1 flagship...It doesn't add up...
"Okay then. We should to get the hostages in the town out first, The fort is holding for now and I'd not let the bandits show them their "Hospitality" another moment longer. Though we'll need to take down the snipers first" He then added as he watched the patrols, trying to find any gaps or such to get in by.

"If we make a move on the town, I'm sure that the men stationed outside of the fort will hear us and move toward us, easing the pressure on the survivors and, if we're lucky, they might even push out from the fort and allow us to attack them from 2 sides. 3 even if we split our own group up" He said, hoping it'd be just as simple as he said, with attacks like these, they rarely were.
Well, at least their rate of fire will be extremely slow. This era wasn't known for automatic weaponry...

Deadshot meanwhile was less concerned with the dozens of innocent lives at stake, he had more important problems.
"Hey! You don't know what's at stake here! That card had more money on it then every single good mine in this cesspit COMBINED!" He boasted to Fionn, letting the Gun Mage know exactly what his priorities were.
Then Icarus said he was going to look for the airship, something that didn't please him.
"OI! I JUST ASKED IF ANYONE COULD FLY!?! GET BACK HERE! TAKE ME WITH YOU, YA PRICK!"
When Dimitri began to talk, he then instantly snatched the tablet from Teri's procession and said "You! Anime Alfred! (Dimitri) I want every single fucking camera on that flying piece of shit on my room. If there is so much as a spec of dust out of place, I want to know! Keep it under 25/8 surveillance until I can get back there."
Lobbing the tablet back into the Cleric's hands, he then asked "You! Sheriff Lobo! (Fionn) We kill these guys, you get me back to the ship?", ending his remark with a preemptive gun cock from his wrist guns as he turned on the scope on his eye.

(The Long Game) Blackwater City Express: David/Jenny

After the inspector checked their tickets(?), David West leaned over to the window to drink in the view.
"Nice place they got here, huh? Like a GCI Postcard." He quipped, clearly a good mood despite everything, unlike the other David.
"Oh lighten up kid. Could be worse places they could have sent us. Besides, you don't do this for a living so just enjoy the vacation." The Sniper said to the Student as he ruffled his hair, unaware of how much he most likely pissed him off with that statement as he walked over near the doors and awaited the station.

After Angelus managed to calm her down, Jenny let out another yelp as Melethia walked into her.
"OH-...Bloody hell, my nerves...Well...Ummm..Guess we'll have to get to the station before we can do that..." She answered the elf as she looked at the city, Still wondering how this translated to the alien attack.
"I'm...Not sure what we'll be prying into though. I mean, for as advanced as these people seem, I've yet to see anything that could imply they have space ships or will have them in another few years...or...decades..." The Pokemon then added as she walked down the carriage.
"You managed to get though to Caim? I take it the rest are with him."

 

[GamerXZ]

James wasn't normally one to make his voice heard but he felt now was as good a time as any. He cleared
his throat so the others could hear,"If I may have your attention for a moment? It's obvious just from an
observation that even if they're just bandits...they're far from stupid. I mean, take a good long look
at what we're dealing with here.."

He gestured to the snipers, the towers, everything,"These guys aren't just NOT stupid, they seem to have
some degree of coordination, they're organized. We may have greater firepower and whatnot..but from what I'm
seeing, they've essentially turned this entire place into one giant fortress. If we try to run in there, guns
blazing, we're gonna get ALOT of people killed, and not all of them will be bandits."

"Mister Fionn is right. I think we should priortize the protection of the civilians above all else," He
tapped his chin for a moment,"Hmm...might I suggest we divide our forces? Go in from multiple angles? A
coordinated assault could yield far more positive results than just a straightforward attack. If we go
in from multiple sides, each with certain objectives, we can divide the enemy's strength and disrupt their organization, allowing us more time to rescue any hostages and what not."

"I think we should make a point of seeing if there is anyone in charge of this mob of bandits too." He
added, concluding his lecture.

 

[Daft Sikes]

(The Long Game) Blackwater City Express: David/Jenny

David stared at the fortress-like metropolis with a half-lidded unamused glare. Before David could say his usual, whiny, self-pitying comment, West decided to go and ruffle his hair.
"Oh lighten up kid. Could be worse places they could have sent us. Besides, you don't do this for a living so just enjoy the vacation."
As he sauntered off, the student stood up from his seat with an annoyed grunt, glaring at the man and mumbling grumpily to himself.
[color=9BBED5]"[sub]I'll give you a vacation alright, you lousy oaf. See how you like it..."[/sub][/color]

As he continued his irritated murmuring, he slung his bag over his shoulder, and went to stand by the door with the others. He took notice of the elf Melethia and gave her a half-hearted acknowledging nod, before returning his gaze to their destination.

 

[Ramien Grey]

(The Ballad of Stoneridge) Gilead, overlooking Stoneridge
The drow scrambled back up to her feet, then used her long sleeve to wipe the tears from her eyes, cheeks still darkened from her embarrassing introduction to this world, even if everyone else seemed to be concentrating more important matters. This was obviously commonplace enough to them.

She edged away from the lunatic screaming about his credit card, both from his general behavior and from the way his voice grated on her sensitive ears. She nodded to Slindis, not planning on getting too far from the people who've seemed friendly thus far. "That... sounds like a good idea, miss Slindis." She kept an ear towards the conversation about the town and fort, examining the few people around her that she hadn't met yet, including the figure in powered armor, but with most of her attention on Fionn, since he was the one who knew what was going on here. "Um... If someone could... distract the guards out there, I could... check on the hostages?" Her cheeks flush even darker, but she didn't want to be seen as just dead weight, since she knew what happened to useless people, and this type of fighting was completely beyond her. Infiltration, though, she could do.

 

[NotYetForsaken]

The Wild West
Location: Stoneridge
Time: Daylight​

Vash

Vash looked onward onto the besieged town. his face turned frightfully stoic. The hot desert sun gleamed from lenses of his glasses. A scene far too similar to his vagrant home of Gunsmoke. BlackHarte settled onto his shoulder, the black wetness relaxing into a firm artificiated gelatin. Why must there always be fighting... Is this the nature of humanity? Is there no alternative? Vash pushed his glasses back up the bridge of his nose and looked at the Gunslinger.

In a sudden burst of nostalgia, the Humanoid Typhoon found a deep and inexplicable kinship with the man standing before him. He took three steps toward Fionn and stopped when they were shoulder to shoulder. There was a pause before Vash opened his mouth to speak. "Allow no casualties," he said turning to face Fionn. They stood about the same height and carried themselves in about the same manner.

He reached into his coat and drew out his long barrel colt. "We should act quickly," he took aim and stepped forward, taking careful note of each of the enemies in the area. No lethality. For the moment he was serious. The situation was far too serious to be unserious. No room for trivialities.

 

[bluerocker]

Gilead, overlooking Stonebridge

Spoiler: Not really relevant to planning, so spoilering it.

The following section was written in collaboration and wholehearted consent of Diablo1099

When Dimitri began to talk, he then instantly snatched the tablet from Teri's procession and said "You! Anime Alfred! (Dimitri) I want every single fucking camera on that flying piece of shit on my room. If there is so much as a spec of dust out of place, I want to know! Keep it under 25/8 surveillance until I can get back there."
[color=3897E0]

"Unhand me, brigand! You think I would have contacted the ship already if I could?! I've no idea where it is, and if if I did- ooh! Your Ladyship, catch!"

[/color]
Teri, who would have answered Fionn's call to ideas, had her attention diverted when Deadshot suddenly grabbed her digital companion, shouted demands and then threw him back at her, letting out a string of expletives as he went. Rage boiled in her stomach, first at the treatment of her AI partner and confidant, and second to the audacity of Deadshot to suddenly going and grabbing something as precious as her Tablet without permission. Deep inside her mind, she could already hear her darker half calling for vengeance,
[color=0E59E4]"Did that bastard just do what I think he did?!"
"He did."
"No. This doesn't go on. He needs put in his place. People do NOT put their hands on Our baby like that. Let me out. NOW."
"Are you going to hurt him? A fight is the last thing we need."
"Nah, just a good, hard, and concrete verbal warning."
"Done."[/color]

With the bit of negotiation out of the way, Toyotama felt herself taking controls of the body they shared, and dismounted from the giant wolf they were riding a second ago, head lowered as she approached. Taking more than enough time to approach Deadshot, the Cleric's head rose till she looked up into the face of the one who wronged her AI, her voice in a much rougher inflection than usual; eyes narrowed into angry slits as she spoke, [color=0E59E4]"Oi you, with the dumb jumpsuit, overcompensating weaponry and horrible sense of priorities. We need to talk."[/color]
"The fuck did you-"
Before he could finish, the Cleric's gloved hand reached for the scruff of Deadshot's jumpsuit, and yanked down hard, a combined effort of her enchanted gloves and Fire Stance bringing the convict down to look to the Cleric's eye level, a foot firmly placing itself on his wrist, and the other hand grabbing his free hand. From there, she continued to speak in hushed tones, [color=0E59e4]"Let's get one thing, and one thing clear. I've dealt with people like you, who push others around because they can. Well guess what, I'm not one of those people you can nor will push around. I am not dealing with you or your dumb shit about you, or your credit card. We all wanna go home, shitlord, and it's not all about you. That extends to my digital friend, whom's name is 'Dimitri', not Alfred, and whom you will speak to with respect, and not contempt. Also, you will not touch him again, unless he and I say you can.

If you recall, I have two teachers who taught me a LOT of things. Things that could easily break my vows; vows that keep you alive. And, if you pull any little stunt like that again?"[/color]

She pulled the assassain closer to her face, the last words of her threat soft to all but the strongest of ears, [color=0E59E4][sub]"I will break my vows SO hard, they'll need a microscope to find you. Do I make myself clear?"[/sub][/color]

Before Deadshot could say anything else, the Cleric let go, and Teri resumed dominance over her body, going back to Garm's side and Fionn's planning for the oncoming attack whilst cracking her neck and hands. A girl needs to maintain her flexibility, after all!

[color=0E59E4]"I agree with...Uh... You know, I don't have your names. (Vash and James). We need to prioritize the civilians. I also think splitting up might help. Maybe organize a couple teams or something. As far as casualties go, I am a healer, so I could with someone to ensure that they stay alive."[/color]

Caim stepped forward at this point, battle strategies being more his suit of expertise, his brow set to a frown as he surveyed the area,

"A large group will draw attention. Splitting up sounds perfectly fine. We'll need to make sure that everyone in possession of a ring is paired up with anyone who doesn't have one; to ensure communications. 

If the civilians are a priority... I'm already seeing 3 teams needing to be made, if not more. One team to sneak in and get out hostages. One team to get rid of the snipers, preferably through stealth, and... Possibly a team for a frontal distraction and assault. If we can divide their attention, we can conquer them. However, that pair of mages could be problematic. Any suggestions on how to take them out effectively, anyone?"

Meanwhile, Garm wandered to Chris's side and gave a friendly wag of his tail, [color=356D60]"I can be sneaky too. That and I'd bite anyone who'd cause you trouble. You don't really look like a fighter..."[/color]

On a train approaching Blackwater

Angelus gave a smile when asked, "I did. He seems alright, but he was worried about us. I gave him the information about our destination, and he was able to relay it to the others. They're currently approaching a place called Rock Ridge, something about bandits and hostages. Now, as for this place..."

She took a gander at the new city they were approaching, "They already have flying machines in their skies. It reminds of the Imperial Airships I had to burn down."

Giving a hearty chuckle, the dragon continued, "So, do the files say where we should look for this fellow, or are we all on our own?"

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

(The Long Game) Blackwater City Express: David/Jenny

"Sounds like business as usual then, Red." West remarked to the dragon after he told them about the other's situation, no doubt Caim was going to be having "Fun".
"Ah well, It seems like most of the group landed there, I'm sure they'll be just fine. As for the file, Hang on a tick, I got it right here.." He then added before he pulled out the Files on Dean Solitaire while the train pulled into the station.
"Well, aside from having the name of a pimp, the guy is the head of The Luas Lasrach Rail Company...Hell, this might be one of this trains so. Either way, We can just ask around if needs be, a position like that in a era like this is pretty major. Least if I've got my history right..."
Flicking thought the files, he noticed that David seemed pretty low as he murmured to himself
"Hey, relax. This is one of the easier gigs, least if I remember it right. You ain't got nothing to worry about kid, go to the saloon, get some drinks, play some cards. Have some fun for once."

Jenny meanwhile was keeping close to the group, while David said that there wasn't much chance of something going down, the fact that the last time she was here, she ended up in a gun fight over a Chocobo did have her a little worried.
"...Umm...Angie, I know Dragons do exist here and all, but...perhaps don't brag about how many airships you burnt down?" She replied to Angelus's boast, hoping that her dragonic pride wouldn't spark up a row.
"Also, Melethia, please stay were we can see you. I know you can take care of yourself, but I would rather not have to explain what happened to your parents if you got lost." The Pokemon then said to the Elf, granted, She knew Mel went where she pleased, but it was for her own sake rather then hers, this was a big city and not one she wanted to be alone in.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

(The Ballad Of Stoneridge) Gilead, overlooking Stoneridge: Rugal/Deadshot

After Teri suddenly manhandled Deadshot, the Cleric froze as he realized her father had saw the exchange, though he seemed rather pleased with the fact that she wasn't letting Deadshot push her around.
Rugal couldn't help but let out a smirk at James's rallying for tactics, while he would normally poke fun at him for trying to tell everyone how to do their jobs, he had some solid points.
Boy has a head on his shoulders, that much is certain... He thought as he said back "Agreed. Unless we are dealing with Ex-Soldiers gone AWOL, a gang of bandits shouldn't be this well prepared. Either way, we'll want to get the civilians out first before we properly engage them."
This was timed rather well with Chris's offer to go in first, something that rather surprised him.
"...If you are willing to take the risk. Though we'll need the snipers down first, unless you have a way around them yourself?" He asked the Drow, not really wanting to see the only other member of Slindis's kind (That they knew of) get hurt.

Deadshot meanwhile was pretty shaken after Teri suddenly grabbed him and threatened extreme violence, nodding slightly when she asked if she made herself clear.
Once he was let go, his heart rate returned to normal as he whispered [sub]"y-y-yeah...y-you better walk away..."[/sub].
Getting back at the task at hand, he heard Vash call for a non-violent approach.
"Hey, I'm all for Love and Peace as much as the next violent merc. But come on, you really expect them to give us that same luxury? Sorry man, I'm not putting my ass on the line so you can go Gandhi on everyone." He scoffed as he went looking for a good position to take aim.

 

[Daft Sikes]

(The Long Game) Blackwater City Express: David West, Jenny, Angelus, Melethia, David Ashworth

"Hey, relax. This is one of the easier gigs, least if I remember it right. You ain't got nothing to worry about kid, go to the saloon, get some drinks, play some cards. Have some fun for once."

David (the younger, presently ill-tempered, David) looked at West with clenched teeth, doing his best not to snap and strangle the well-meaning man. [color=9BBED5]"Fun? You want me to have fun for once? Mister West, let me be frank with you. I have been in a living hell for God knows how long, being tossed from dimension to dimension like some child's ragdoll. It's only out of sheer dumb luck that I didn't end up in some place where everything is being blown to pieces, people are getting mercilessly slaughtered, or is nothing but a pitch black abyss. Hell, I'm lucky that I didn't go absolutely insane! The last thing I want to do is drink some piss-flavored alcohol with a pokemon or play some stupid game of go fish with a video game character, let alone have fun. All I care getting myself out of this rut. I appreciate the kindness you've shown me when I first met you guys, I really do. But if you tell me to "relax," or to "lighten up" one more time,"[/color] David leaned closer and looked at him dead in the eye. [color=9BBED5]"I am going to shove a knife so far up your ass, you'll be tasting a mix of your own blood and SHIT!"[/color]

The student stepped back from West, adjusted the glasses on his face with a huff and looked out the windows of the train, taking a moment to compose himself.

[color=9BBED5]"...I'm sorry. I just want to go home, Mr. West. That's all. I never wanted to get involved in any of this. When I first arrived, I thought it would be fun to explore these new worlds. It turns out that that isn't the case at all."[/color]

 

[Ramien Grey]

(The Ballad Of Stoneridge) Gilead, overlooking Stoneridge

Chris looked down at Garm, eyes widening for a moment as she registered who was talking to her. "Oh! Um... you're not mistaken, mister wolf..." Her cheeks darkened again. "I'm... not a fighter at all, really, unless I've... got no choice." Her right hand clenched and flexed for a moment.

She looked back up at Rugal after a moment, her hand pressing lightly against the pouch where she kept the few vials of sleeping poison she'd managed to bring with her. "Mister Rugal, if it's... dark enough, I doubt they'd see me, and I could... knock out any I can sneak up on... to make it easier to get the prisoners back out, but I won't... be able to take care of all of them." She looked over to where Vash was standing. "I... prefer not to have to kill people if I can avoid it, either." She returned to looking at the scene in front of them all. "With... that much scrub and brush, I might be able to... sneak up to the prisoners during the day, but... no chance of dealing with the snipers or patrols without help."

 

[StormShaun]

Storm-1788,

[color=nvayblue]Alpha[/color] (Inside Storm's helmet)

, Wanderer, Chris, Deadshot, Rugal, Boss, Edge, Vash, James, Teri, Caim, Garm, Slindis, Ella, Fionn, and others that I did not count.
Location: (The Ballad Of StoneRidge) Gilead, overlooking Stonebridge:

Wanderer.

Listening to Deadshot and the new elven member Christ, the Sheriff-like Wanderer stepped forward and clasped his rival on the shoulder, "You ought to watch your mouth around people with separate personalties." He said to the assassin in a quiet tone, smiling as usual. "We have a switch that can go off, some are more tolerant than others, and some have more control." He said once more, before releasing his hold, "You should not worry, because I am sure your card is just fine ..." The Wanderer's voice returned to normal as he stepped up front.

"No casualties as you all said, but don't be afraid to hurt them ... they deserve it, not killing them should be good enough. A broken bones, punctured lungs, [sub]missing eyes[/sub] should not matter as long as they are breathing ..." The Sheriff with shades spoke but ended with a pause, "But if it comes to either them or the hostages ... we should know what to do." He said with a brief flicker of red light outlining his glasses.

"Other than that, I can sneak as well ... in fact I have the perfect device for such a thing." The good Doctor smiled, pulling out a weird device that looked more like a radio than anything else. It almost even looked like junk. "Don't be fooled by it's appearance, this thing can completely turn you invisible, yet people can still hear you. I will be able to use this, but I advice no one else should, for it causes the user to suffer paranoia, delusions, hallucinations, and eventual schizophrenia. It doesn't count with me because ... I'm already completely fuckin' loony!" He admitted, chuckling at the fact even.

"Ahahaha ... now can someone please tell the dancing wolf to stop." He pointed to Garm in a weird stare.

Spoiler: The Stealth Boy

Storm and

Alpha.

Raising an eyebrow at the Doctor, the Spartan shrugged knowing the man and brother. "Sometimes I wish that I never came here." He muttered to himself, then complete awkward silence filled the helmet. ("Ah ... crap, I upset her.") He thought before trying to get another word out, "I-I'm sor-" Storm said before being completely cut off by his partner, "

[color=nvayblue]No that is completely fine ... just focus on the mission ... [/color]

" Alpha said.

Storm felt like smashing his head into a wall and jumping into a hole, something that the crazed Doctor can also do. Yet returning his gaze to Fionn, he spoke up once again, hoping that no one would think he is too weird for talking to someone inside his helmet. "I shall stay back. For I am not useful in a stealth mission in this ... green armour." He said in almost embarrassment, "I shall remain at the back of the group, until I will support you will heavy firepower." The Spartan said and pulled out his shotgun.

 

[000Ronald]

(The Ballad Of StoneRidge) Gilead, overlooking Stonebridge

Edge listened to the proceedings closely, and nodded when Caim suggested splitting into teams. "If there are magic-users, I can handle them." Edge said. "And the two stealth teams should go inside together, split up to accomplish their goals, and meet back up." Edge nodded.

Boss pointed to James. "Also, what that guy said. These guys aren't just rabble."

"Which is why a night assault makes more sense." Edge began pacing back and forth. "So we'll have two teams; the first one sneaks in, splits up, takes out the snipers and rescues the civilians. Second team assaults the compound. We'll have to find the places where their defenses are weakest first..." Edge stroked his chin through his mask. "If we could have a few scouts go in first...no more than three...confirm the well being of the civilians, measure up their forces..." Edge looked over to Chris and Garm, and nodded again. "You." Edge said, pointing to Chris. "You and...Garth, was it? First we go in together and check on the civilians, and sneak back out, rendezvous back here." Edge nodded again, seemingly to himself. "Second; we assemble a second team to sneak in. They'll split into two groups once they get inside; one to take out the guards and rescue the civilians, one to take out the snipers and the wizards. Third, and easiest is the assault team; since I'm pretty sure we have more raw power on our side than them, we should split that group into two, maybe three. Attack from as many points as we can." Edge nodded. "Yeah. That should work. Only thing left is to sort out teams. I'll head the infiltration team. Any volunteers to head the assault team?" Boss raised his hand. "Other than Boss?"

"Oh..." Boss said sadly.

"I have something else I need you to do right now." Edge said, taking Boss to the side. "Someone over there-" Edge pointed to where he heard the man offer him some guns. "Offered me some weapons, but he gave me hives. While I'm gone, you look into that."

Boss nodded. "Will do."

"Thanks." Edge said, and went back to the group. "You. With the electric voice."

"That's Caim." Boss said.

"Cain, then." Edge said. "You're in charge of the assault group, and you're going to be managing the bulk of the team. We won't need more than six people to take care of the snipers and the hostages. Three people could escort the hostages, Rugal and..." Edge gestured to The Wanderer- "That guy, take care of the snipers and I take care of the the wizards." Edge gestured to Fionn. "Maybe this guy. The hostages would want to see a friendly face." Edge nodded. "Alright, then. We'll sort the rest out later. If we're going to do the scouting, we should do it as soon as possible."

MEANWHILE...NEARBY...BEHIND A ROCK...

Boss walked over to the area Edge had gestured to, looking for someone shady. "Hellooooooo?" Boss said, looking around. "Anyone around? Edge sent me, I'm here to pick up weapons for him."

 

[bluecrimson]

(The Ballad Of Stoneridge) Gilead, overlooking Stoneridge

Teri was contacted shortly after the incident with Deadshot by Sadei, clearly worried. [color=b05fe9]"Who did he think he is!? Teri, next time he tries that with Dimitri you can go ahead and thwack them in the groin!"[/color]

After hearing about the talk on everyone Splitting up, Devon raised her hand and nodded. [color=00c863]"Well, I could join with this Chris to help on that end. After all, if things go wrong I could rush a few of them to safer areas."[/color]

Ella nodded, rubbing her shortspear as well. "I'll be heading with Caim, then. I'd rather not be flying in the air with those spellcasters and snipers, but I can still more than hold my own. Don't know how nonlethal I can keep it, but I'll certainly try."

With that, Slindis nodded as she stood by Rugal. [color=c200]"Well, I'll be on the team going in to take down the casters. Sooner we get them down, the better; I doubt they've dealt with Spell resistance too much, either, so that should give an edge."[/color]

Before heading out, though, Slindis went to pat Chris's shoulder. [color=c200]"You'll be fine, Chris. Garm's a fine companion, and Devon over there has a few nifty tricks under her sleeve to cover you.

Still find it a bit odd that you need the formalities, but that's neither here nor there."[/color] Indeed, Devon was casting a Spell to ensure that she could talk with Chris in whatever language she needed to be covert.

Devon casts Tongues! This spell grants the creature touched the ability to speak and understand the language of any intelligent creature, whether it is a racial tongue or a regional dialect. The subject can speak only one language at a time, although it may be able to understand several languages.

Finally, Teri would fond Ella leaning on her shoulder after she cooled down. "T, I think you might be better with me and Caim. Besides, if it gets bad I'll be here to slap some sense into you again." Of course, she chuckled warmly and gave her a light noogie in a joking manner to relax the Cleric in her own way.

(The Long Game) Blackwater City Express

After the argument, Mel just rolled her eyes as she let the two calm down, instead talking to Jenny. "Well, Miss Jenny, it's still good to start somewhere but I'll stay with ya until ya need me to split off. Besides, you're nice to be with an' I think we would do well together. Now can we all start somewhere like a pub close to the business? Might hear somethin' from the workers that keep the place runnin'"

 

[bluecrimson]

Spoiler: Meanwhile...

[color=006566]Goenitz[/color]
Location: Hell, Somewhere off the beaten track between Violence and Fraud
Time: ???
Music: In the Air Tonight - Phil Collins (Live)

[color=006566]"~And I can feel it. Coming in the air tonight...oh lord...
And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life...oh lord...~"[/color]

As the fires of hell raged on around him, Goenitz of the Heavenly Wind didn't pay much heed, though he did have to use a lot of his control over the wind in order to remain comfortable as he examined some of the local infernal flora with a viewing glass.
It was rather strange sight for any on lookers, an Arch Angel in the bowels of hell, listening to some music on his tape Walkman (Vintage 80s!) as he did what amounted to picking flowers as he scraped what little plant life could consist down here into a glass test tube.

[color=006566]"~Well I remember, I remember, don't worry, how could I ever forget
It's the first time, the last time we ever met
But I know the reason why you keep your silence up, oh no you don't fool me
Well the hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows
It's no stranger to you and-OOOF!"[/color]

Right before he could get to everyone's favorite part of the song, a Pink demon raced though, shoving him to the ground in his rush.
[color=006566]"Hey, I know you aren't the most social creatures, but at least try!"[/color] He complained as he finally noticed something was up.
Taking off his headphones, he noticed the lack of the usual hell-spawn in the area, not that they give him much trouble in the past, but it was...jarring to see a lack of them.
As he looked around, he saw the pink one meet up with a few of his friends before racing off to one of the deeper circles with a few others in tow, something was up.
Putting away the vial and his Walkman, he then began to slowly follow them, curious as to what was going on.

Spoiler: Apropos of nothing

Location: Hell, Somewhere off the beaten track between Violence and Fraud
Time: ???

Goenitz's walking would be sidetracked by a glimpse of blue hair dashing away off the side of the Capital Building of Hell. If he were in Lust it might make more sense to see the oddly haired succubi, but there was only one Succubus that was usually allowed this far in. The fact that this one Succubus was running might be a bit exploitable in the future...

With all the demons heading towards the capital, it would certainly be easier to track her without being found amidst the chaos.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Spoiler: Meanwhile...

[color=006566]Goenitz[/color] | ???
Location: Hell, Near Government Buildings, Circle of Fraud
Time: ???

As Goenitz made his way towards the ruling levels of Hell and towards what seemed to be a growing angry mob outside the gates, he was rather impressed that the Demons had the gall to rise up against the current overlord.
[color=006566]Strange...What in heaven could has sparked this?...[/color] He thought as he watched the hoard, perhaps it might be a good time to get back to the Mano-
[color=006566]"Hm?"[/color] His train of thought derailed as he made out the figure of a young blue haired Succubi fleeing the building, didn't take a genius to figure out why.
Taking on last look at the growing hoard as they laid siege to the building, he then began to follow the fleeing demonness, lest she end up getting on someone's bad side and...well, this IS Hell.
Thus he disappeared in a cold wind...

As the Succubi ran, a harsh wind blew alongside her as the outline of a Strange Man in blue formed right in the center of her path.
[color=006566]"This is a dangerous part of town. I know the citizens here aren't the most "Moral" and "Caring" but I figured your parents should have warned you about entering the lower levels."[/color] He said before giving the woman Sly Bow and introducing himself.
[color=006566]"I...Am Goenitz. And you might be?"[/color]

 

[Ninjamedic]

(The Ballad Of Stoneridge) Gilead, overlooking Stoneridge: (Deadshot's parts written by Diablo)

Fionn seemed to space out as he scratched his chin, he looked miles away, as he tried to pay attention to every person gave their opinions, most made sense, but he didn't like the look of the mages. He turned to Rugal, "We don't have time to wait for night or a slow approach, if I'm guessing correctly, those are Siege Mages, and if they have a Cannon, they'll crack those fort walls open like an egg. We have to bring the fight to the town. I'm guessing they have any captives in the church, that'll be on the other side of town. As long as they don't think we're Feds, they'll just attack us thinking we're another group of raiders or something. They'll be in the open, and we can out gun them. All we need to do is take care of the snipers...."

"You! Sheriff Lobo! (Fionn) We kill these guys, you get me back to the ship?"

Fionn rolled his eyes, Well, he's a jackass, but he looks good with a gun, we need him for this. "If we save this town, I can guarantee you that we can get you on the ship and find your 'card'"

"DONE! GOTTA GO!" Deadshot then quipped before cocking his guns, yet again, and walking off scene.

At this point, Vash was looking at Fionn. "Allow no Casulties." Fionn looked back with the same expression, he had seen enough bodies at this point. "Agreed. Wounding shots only. I'm not in the mood for another body count. Luckily we have a a doc and two healers with us. Looks like we may doing triage for the people we're shooting. Can't say we're inhumane eh?"


This kind of thing was easier when you worked in a group of three. It was at this point that James said his piece. Fionn tried to be polite, but he was losing patience fast. He tried to calm himself down, after all, everyone (except Deadshot) was being cinstructive. "Look, it's not a fortress, they just have snipers set up, I've dealt with this kind of thing before. No one is saying we suicide charge the town, we just have to be careful with this approach." He grinned at James, trying to maintain his friendly demeanour "Relax mate, I've done this all the time, as long as we don't run in all guns bla-"

Right as Fionn said that, the distant gunshots began to get far more frequent as did someone's yelling.
[sub]"COME AND GET IT YOU FRENCH BASTARDS! THE EUROZONE ISN'T TAKING MY DOLLARS AWAY FROM ME! FUCK AGENDA 21!"[/sub] one of their own shouted as he opened fire on the snipers, running and screaming like a fantic litle girl as he did.

And cue fight music

"Oh for fuck's-" Fionn grabbed his shotgun and follwed suit, subtlety had now been thrown out the window, he looked to Edge and James, "Looks like armchair tactics time is over then. Alright everyone! Planning time is over! Chris, Garm, Doc Holiday and The 'Infiltration Team' leader, the jackass has their attention, get into the town while you have the perfect distraction, find any of the townsfolk if tye're there and do any damage you can once they're safe. I want everyone else to drag the fight away from both the town and fort. "

Fionn darted to Slindis and Teri, "Right, myself and the Emo in the Power Armor will give ye covering fire, get to the Mages, I'm guessing they're in charge, they'll probably divert anyone they have to protect them. Everyone else, pick a target and move. Alright people let's dance!"


Meanwhile....

As Boss walked over behind the rock, he noticed a man sat on a rock between two torches with blue flames. The man then stood up.

Spoiler

"Weelllcome Stranger. What are you buyin? Looking for somethin specific" he said with a distinctive cockney accent.

 

[bluecrimson]

Spoiler: Meanwhile...

[color=006566]Goenitz[/color] | Ageha
Location: Hell, Near Government Buildings, Circle of Fraud
Time: ???

Goenitz's sly act and smarmy attitude was met with a small amount of suspicion from the young succubus [http://i.imgur.com/RNoPniQ.jpg] known as Ageha, formerly the Usurper of Hell. "One of the other side's Archangels here? That's a new one, and to be honest I know you know who the hell I was... I'll keep it short: What do you want? I know you're here for some goal, and I'm willing to bargain here."

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Spoiler: Meanwhile...

[color=006566]Goenitz[/color] | Ageha
Location: Hell, Near Government Buildings, Circle of Fraud
Time: ???

[color=006566]"Well...Lord forbid if I be chivalric..."[/color] Goenitz remarked as he stood upright as Ageha confirmed what everyone already knew.
[color=006566]"And frankly, Ageha, I have no goal here only to get out of the Office, maybe work on my tan and engage in a little botany."[/color] He smirked, technically telling the truth, while it was only a matter of time before the depowered ruler of hell would be overthrown, he certainly didn't expect it to be this soon.
[color=006566]"Besides what would I need of you? I know my way around these parts. It's actually not that hard to get past the guards, you know? Least when you know how..."[/color] He waffled on, walking around her as he glanced at her new appearance.
[color=006566]"...Though I will ask, how exactly did this come to be? I know Lucifer likes them..."Young" but I can't imagine one so vain as you would willingly part with her current form."[/color] He then addressed the elephant in the room as the building her had fled from was finally broken into and ravaged by the enraged denizens of hell.

 

[000Ronald]

(The Ballad Of Stoneridge) Gilead, overlooking Stoneridge:

Edge's eye twitched. Armchair tactics? Did he have a fucking plan? I think-

Edge's line of thinking was cut off as an explosion went off not three feet from him, showering him in dust. Pick a target, then. Alright. Edge looked around for a moment, and settled on the southern-most tower, throwing four knives at it. They struck the supporting columns of the tower, cutting apart the ropes that held them together, shifting the weight of the tower around; several moments later, the remains of the tower slowly thumped to the ground.

Edge smiled to himself. Let's see the so-called gun mage do that.

MEANWHILE...BEHIND A ROCK...

Boss stood there with his mouth agape for several seconds. Something about this guy was...incredibly creepy. Lovecraftian, almost. His under-sense wasn't going off, though, so Boss figured he was safe. "I...don't...know? Boss stuttered. "What...have you...got?"