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[Raven]

Without hesitating, Pit charges the beast, jumping and attempting to land a mighty slash across the beats's front.

[TheRedStranger]

Spoiler

 

[As dusk darkens into twilight, Jackie catches his breath and straightens his bandana.]

 

Jackie: "H-ha! Too...slow..."

 

[Rather than just blundering in unannounced, he surveys the entrance carefully.  Jackie knows intruding or jostling at a locked gate would be a dumb move to make, especially, during this time of night.  He whispers through the threshold.

 

Jackie: "H-hullo? Is anyone there? Anyone on door patrol? What’s the protocol fer comin’ in?"

 

As he calls out, he checks his cloak for the loot he snatched off the befallen bandit. He was so pumped full of adrenalin that he could barely recall what he saw, said, and did.

 

He rummages through his foam-stuffed cloak and tunic, keeping the corner of his eye on the dimly lit wasteland.

 

Jackie: "Let's see...what...we bagged… off that bygone bandit."

[Uncle Ben]

Ray: I can only go so far without the possibility of causing an incident

[Mike Arcade]

Where did I hear that name before...? Wait, isn't he that kid who always looked up to The Hedgehog?

 

Geoffrey: Miles Prower sir? The Two Tailed Fox, isn't he just a kid? Wouldn't it be too dangerous for someone his age?

[RedAuthar]

-Lowell-

[Lowell remains in his hut and ponders his actions]

 

-Geoffrey-

Rotor:  Yes, but to be fair, the kid has more field experience than you do.

 

-Ray-

Chef:  Really?  Never knew that.

 

-Jack-

[Jackie finds that all the bandit had on him was a small dagger and some empty pocket books.  He clearly wasn't as good as he claimed to be.  Nobody comes to entrance to let Jack in.]

 

-Pit-

[Surprisingly the beast is quite agile for something that size, and hops back out of the way.]

[TheRedStranger]

Jackie: "Ah...not much, but worth the swipe."

 

*Jackie eyes the dagger with intrest and slips it neatly under his sleeve between some of the foam-padding. He keeps the pocket books in his pack, anything he can sell or return is an oppurtunity for money or reputation. Perhaps his dagger is worth something as proof for a meager bounty. Afterall every coin counts in this world.*

 

Jackie: "Poor bugger..."

 

*Jakie tries to take a peak inside...*

[Mike Arcade]

Geoffrey was rather displeased at the statement, almost breaking his composure. Maybe if you and the other Freedom Fighters would have LET me go on Field Missions instead of guarding the damn door I WOULD HAVE SOME EXPERIENCE FOR THIS MISSION AND...

 

Now there Geoffrey, calm down, what's done is done is what he tells himself as he snaps back into the conversation.

 

Geoffrey: ...yes, you have a point there Councilmen, if you believe he will be good for this mission then I have no reason to argue.

[RedAuthar]

-Jack-

[The outer door opens.  Inside there is a lot sandbags set up.  They weren't there the last time Jack had been there.]

Voice:  Who goes there?

 

-Geoffrey-

Rotor:  Good.  Then that is settled.  You, Tai- I mean Miles, and Raymond should be set to leave by tomorrow.  Let your team know as soon as you can.  And remember....

[He leans in close]

Rotor: ...Nobody else is to know about this.  Make that clear to Raymond and Miles.  

[He leans back again]

Rotor: Also though you are in charge of this op, remember Miles and Raymond have more experience outside the gate, listen to their advise when you can.  Don't let your leadership cloud good judgement.  

[Uncle Ben]

Ray: Yea... only soo much we can do...

[ILOVEVHS]

(Lowell keeps pondering as he goes to bed)

[Raven]

Pit rolls into the landing and digs his claws into the concrete to gain traction then bolts at the beast again, exposing the syringes in his right claws for when he jumps and tries to stab them into the beast to inject him with venom.

[TheRedStranger]

Spoiler

Jackie: "Someone cold, tired, frazzled, and hungry..."

*He straightens his bandana and raises his hands. He smiles through the opening with a charming wink.

Jackie: "Jackie .J. Hexborne at your service once again."

He chuckles and gives a slight bow with his hands still in the air.

Jackie: "Don't worry I'm not here ta sell ya somethin' or hand out tracts. I remember the last time someone tried to do that..."

He looks around with a concerned glare, looking for any familiar faces.

Jackie: "I missed you dunder heads...Tell me, is everythin' alright? What's got ya so cut up an' full'a fuss?"

[Mike Arcade]

Geoffrey: I will not let you down sir, thank you for giving me this honor.

 

Geoffrey gave Rotor his best salute and bid farewell. Not only is he going on a field mission as a True Freedom Fighter, but is LEADING the mission himself! At long last he feels that his own destiny is finally at hand, excitement rushed through him for the first time in years. It was an amazing feeling, but the last thing Rotor said did echo to him. "Don't let you're leadership cloud good judgment", though he slightly scoffed looking back at what he said Rotor was right, this IS his first REAL mission after all.

 

He began to wonder if it was right of him to be leading this mission after all, and why would Rotor send him out there now after all this time? As the questions piled up and the doubt began to crawl up, Geoffrey looked at the people he walked passed by living their lives as best they can in this ruined world, seeing some without hope on their faces. He began to think to himself...

 

Geoffrey: No...I am right for this mission, no matter what happens I WILL lead this team of mine into victory as small as it is. There's no looking back now, and no one holding me back, I will be The Hero I was always meant to be! Mother, Father, and all who have Fallen I promise you this.

 

Geoffrey begins to look for Raymond, and start his path to become what he was always meant to be...

[RedAuthar]

-Ray-

Chef:  Well you better eat up before your meal gets cold.

[Ray notices Geoffrey walking up.  He did want to talk to him earlier....]

 

-Geoffrey-

[Geoffrey finds Raymond outside near a Hotdog stand.]

[NOTE:  Geoffrey and Ray can now interact]

 

-Lowell-

[Lowell quickly falls asleep]

[Note: Lowell will remain asleep until time daytime unless acted upon]

 

-Jack-

[Dirk (of the underground...not the one of the Eastern Alliance who died...I know it's annoying but they are both real SatAM characters) steps into view]

Dirk:  Jack?  Well this is a surprise.  We've been having trouble with bandits and apparently ghosts as of late.  Can't be too careful who we let in and out.

 

-Pit-

[Pit gets a good clean hit...however that's about it.  The Venom seems not to faze the beast as it smacks it's massive tail into Pit]

[Uncle Ben]

Ray: Right *eats*

[ILOVEVHS]

(Note taken)

[TheRedStranger]

Jackie: "Of course it's a surprise - would I treat ya to anythin' less?"

He trots up to him with an eager grin, then gives him a quick, hug and a soft slap about the back.

Jackie: "Blimey, Dee, it's been too long! With all the nonsense that's been a goin' on... Hope you're fairin' well. Here...this was the least I could do."

* He pulls back his poncho-like cloak, showing all the pocket books he's found, then he carefully shows him the dagger and hands it to him handle first.

Jackie: "There. Proof of bounty. Sadly I couldn't save the black-hearted bastard fer a fair trail an' some good hard questionin'. Seems the ghosts got 'em. A ghostly gopher...goodness of all the ghoulies to grab you up."

He shakes his head with a sympathetic frown. Then, he lifts up two fingers.

Jackie: "Two questions Dee...Why do you think the roads're gettin' the way they're gettin'? And where can I find Griff? I 'ave some news...news from just about everywhere, here and there. I can tell ya, my intell is better than handin' over some empty coin-purses."

*He flicks up a third finger.*

Jackie: "Oh! And I fancy a nice meal an a warm an' cozy place ta shack up for the night. Some'ere with a fire'd be nice. Tell ya Dee I could eat a 'ole plate a fried caveshrooms an' drinka 'ole gallon of 'ot-choclate."


Jackie chitters slightly at the thought of a nice meal. His stomach grumbles loud enough to bounce an embarrassing echo off the dank and dingy tunnel walls. The tip of his snout blushes, his tail gives a twitch.

Jackie: "To bad ya can't join me...We 'ave a lot of catchin' up to do."

[Dirk should realize that Jackie's indeed happy too see him. Jackie rarely ever gives people physical affection as he has bad predisposition against physical contact.]

[Raven]

Pit rolls with the hit to cushion the blow, landing a ways off. Using his anima energy, he sends out 8 slash like blades of anima in a diagonal grid shape, the attach zooming towards the beast.

[Mike Arcade]

Geoffrey sees Raymond at the local Stand, usually people buy Chilidogs from there as it became quite a popular food after The Hedgehog died.

 

Geoffrey: Raymond Patterson?

[Uncle Ben]

Ray: Geoff, i got bad news, theres nothing really out there. I either have to go further or find a new spot.