Spiral Knights - Return to Cradle: Origins (roleplay story)

Return to Cradle: Origins (roleplay story)

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Mon, 07/01/2013 - 13:16

#51

Dmatter

First post. Acceptible?

"We're not going to die, but we will if we keep telling ourselves that. So stop that nonsense. I need you guys to be at your full strength, okay? I can't have you freaking out on me at the last minute and getting us all killed." Euclid told us. We were taking cover in one of the many buildings of Moras after a quick run through the enemy. We had a few precious seconds before they got out of the ice from my bomb to regroup. Their numbers had thinned a little, but they still outnumbered us.

Still, Euclid was with us. He was younger than me, and yet he was an amazing leader and had lead many successful missions. I had a feeling we would get out of this fine.

I readied another bomb.

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 15:11

#52

Travid

Don't let Nai blow up the apartment

Log entry #090
Nai's sleeping at my place now. Just hope he doesn't raid my fridge.

Travid placed Nai's sleeping form onto his bed and went to hide away some items. He then cooked up some breakfast to eat. Travid thought about what went wrong in just one day. Accusations, expensive pastries, almost having a rib broken by Astraea from her tackle, and a Nightblade in need of repair. He sighed, then quickly wrote a note to Nai explaining that he would be out shopping to restock the pantry.
I'm out getting some food to restock food supplies. And there was a strange sprite tailing you. Think you might want to check that out. It's in the living room sleeping on the couch.
-Travid

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 15:31

#53

Topoyozariane

Armoury? Really?

Gwen pulled me to the Armoury, and got a few peices of armour for me. "Here, you'll need this where we're going."

Really? I could see the stranger, I caught his name just now, Archemiday was doubting that too. "Aren't we just going a meeting?"

Whatever.... I brush aside those things, then told them, "I don't need armour. It'll just attract attention. Not good for an escort. Too public. My cloak helps me blend into the shadows. Besides, the one needing protection is Archemiday. From what, I don't know. Maybe from a berserk person holding my throwing knives, or a person holding my throwing knives with a sniper......" I faltered, then I mutter, "Where's Otto?" I walk forward, and accidentally crash into someone. "Sorry...." I mutter, and look up to find....... two blades, aimed at my throat.

I stumble backwards, and look at Otto, "Now's not a good time, dude. I'm here to protect little miss Valkyrie and this stranger."

Otto stared at me for a second, then laughed, "When have you gone into the protecting business? And you're protecting the Valkyrie that you have a crush on? I would call that tailing, stalking..... Why are you protecting them anyway? The Valkyrie knows she can protect herself."

OOC: Sorry, Frostrex, I power-played you a little. Just to show that Top has a crush on Gwen. You CAN make a post, but then you'll have to extend the post, and stuff. So.... Sorry.

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 16:07

#54

Frostrex

No worries

Otto moved back from the door as Top threw it open and crashed into him. Otto then stood up and held two of Top's own knives at the hunter's throat. Otto's bandana was pulled over the bottom of his face and his sunglasses hid his eyes.
"Now's not a good time, dude. I'm here to protect little miss Valkyrie and this stranger."
Since when was Top a guard?
"When have you gone into the protecting business? And you're protecting the Valkyrie that you have a crush on? I would call that tailing, stalking..... Why are you protecting them anyway? The Valkyrie knows she can protect herself." Otto responded. Then he thought for a moment.
"Welp, as long as I can keeping doing my job without you trying to blow my head off, I'm cool with that." Otto then spun the knives and threw then into floor on either side of Top's head, making him flinch.
Otto turned, hands in his pockets. "Good luck with that. Oh, and don't even think of throwing those knives at my back, I'll hear them before they're even out of the wood."

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 16:14

#55

Thinslayer

Frogs & snails & puppy dogs' tails

Gwen facepalmed. "Top, you're supposed to put the armor underneath your clothes. We aren't just going to a meeting; there's a more urgent matter I have to deal with, and- VOGDANGIT!! I only have half an hour now! Ugh, I HATE boys! Get over here and put your armor on right this minute!" She plopped a chainmail vest into Topo's and Arch's hands and put a headset on each of their heads. "It's could be extremely dangerous, and I can't have you two getting yourselves killed. Otto, coming with? We could really use your help. I'll pay you."

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 16:24

#56

Frostrex

The lowest form of mercenary work

Otto turned, surprised. "How'd you know my name? Since when does the Council care for bounty hunters?"
He walked back. "Anyway, why not? It might violate the contract I'm currently under, but alright."

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 16:29

#57

Archemiday-Thebard

A man pointed two knives at our gaurd. I quickly grabbed my bow and aimed it right for his head. The man put his daggers away, and right before I put away my bow, I looked at it. A sudden rush of pain grabbed me, and instantly I was somewhere else. "Are you ok? The centurions found you fainted in the field.". A familiar looking woman said to me. I couldn't do anything, but my body was controlling itself. "Y-Yeah, Lady Palutena. So, what's for dinner?". I asked. Then I was back to where I was, lying on the ground in the armory.

(edit: bah, conflicting posts! What shall we do?)

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 16:45

#58

Thinslayer

Paying the devil

Gwen replied to Otto, "Your reputation precedes you, and your name came up more than once during my reign as queen. As long as your contract does not specifically forbid you from assaulting your employers, you will find this to be quite a lucrative mission in its own right, if my sources are to be trusted. Your base pay will be 10,000 crowns, but you will receive an extra 1,000 for each enemy you successfully defeat without killing, and you will be allowed to keep one third of the loot you find if the mission is successful, with the exception of the thing, should we find it there."

She turned to Archemiday and helped him up. "You were out for only a few seconds. Put this chainmail vest underneath your clothes and be ready to go in a minute or two."

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 16:58

#59

Frostrex

All the money!

Otto thought for a second. "Well, there is a reason I have the bandana and glasses. So you're going after the Triumvirate? And I get to keep some of what we pillage? Black market, here I come. Also, I need to pick some of my equipment. Tell me whee to meet you, and I'll get there without being seen at all."

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 17:11

#60

Thinslayer

Now...the day has come.

"Meet us at the second First Baptist Church in five minutes, the one near Jimmy John's Butchery. I'll lead the way from there." She grabbed a chainmail vest and headset for herself. "I'm going to get armored up. Stay put while I change in the other room."

A minute later, she came back out, looking no different. "Alrighty! Let's get going. We have 25 minutes until the council meeting starts."

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 17:20

#61

Thinslayer

Meanwhile, in a rusted-out building in Moras...

It was a long and hard fight, but Euclid's squad barely managed to escape from that deathtrap of a building. They cautiously trudged to the edge of town, where it was safer for them. They quickened their pace, now unfettered by worry of assassins around every corner, and soon came upon a stream. Euclid decided that it would serve as a good resting spot, and motioned for the squad to stop there. He plopped down on the soft grass underneath a tree and soon was fast asleep.

Little-Lance, the one who was complaining earlier, felt ashamed of himself for his cowardice. The Spiral Order's creed demanded only valiance, not courage, but he had exhibited neither. He slumped onto a rock and stared up at the evening sky. Talking to no one in particular, he said aloud, "Do you think there's any hope for us? We're just four rebellious kids stranded in a government-held city. What good are we doing here, besides causing senseless chaos?"

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 17:36

#62

Archemiday-Thebard

How do you think he survives so many attacks?

"I don't think I'll need the chainbody. I think I can feel some armor woven into my tunic." Eventually Gwen came went away to get her armor on. A few minutes later she came out and we headed out.

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 17:43

#63

Frostrex

Apartment sixty-three

Otto unlocked the four deadbolts on his steel door and entered the small apartment. He went into the bedroom and opened a metal cabinet with purple and pink stripes. He took out a long rifle, scuffed and with a vintage wooden stock and his Nightblade with custom hilt and a lighter, sharper blade. He slung the rifle over his shoulder and sheathed his sword in his scabbard, putting on his bandolier with three spare sniper mags and easy to reach holster for his Magnus. Otto then set out to the church next to the butcher with the name that was thought of on the spot. He stuck to side streets and alleys and distracted nosy people with rocks. When Otto reached the church, he sat in the shadows between the butchers and the holy ground.
"Now we wait..."

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 18:37

#64

Nai-Chan

:DD

((btw Dmatter nice charcter, i like him already *w*~~!!))

Nai finally decided to leave the room as he found a note saying "I'm out getting some food to restock food supplies. And there was a strange sprite tailing you. Think you might want to check that out. It's in the living room sleeping on the couch.
-Travid"

He could smell the scent of two sunny side ups and bacon~ though, Nai wasn't hungry anymore after eating so many pastries. He went to the living room discovering Shiro-chan sitting on the table, patiently waiting for his master. Nai smiled at the furry animal and decided that it should have some food too, so he went up to the kitchen and took the bacon with eggs that Travid had so kindly prepared and gave it to Shiro nonchalently. ((XD))

Nai placed the plate on the table, "eat up! you have traveled just as much as me, and you have been carrying the strange angel blade that master wanted delivered all this time too, it must be heavy...though i wonder who the client is this time...to go so far as to the center of the city..." the little pet seemed to have nodded as if he understood every word that had been spoke, and it began eating~ Nai watched his adorable companion savour the breakfast eggs as he waited patiently for Travid's return... "I wonder if that boy Travid can help me out for my delivery...master said it was going to be dangerous too...Voooggg- i hate it when master says its dangerous..it always ends up horribly....and i'm too young to die yet~~!! TwT"

As shiro finished eating he let out a small blue fire burp and stretched around the table- "woowwww that's new! you have already grown that much?? Travid's got to see this when he comes back, he will be so amazed~hmhu~" Nai stated proudly as he put the little bunny dragon on his shoulder. "hmmm i should also deliver that letter to Count Dutroy...what's up with sensei asking me so many favors this month? well either way, let's explore some more shall we? also, try not to do that firy thing again, burning the house by accident is a no-no~" the small animal nodded and gave out a cute "purii~!"sound as if to say "yeah~!"

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 18:37

#65

Liminori

RePOSTED: THE POSTENING

The elevator malfunction was to be expected, as the clockworks were very random, but Firestorm Citadel? And the map wasn't working.
"Welp, -10 luck on random areas. . ."
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"Vanaduke!? VANADUKE, WH- huh? What's. . . that?" Dagoon slowly walked closer, and closer. . . and closer to the. . thing. and then walked through it.

For a long time, Dagoon couldn't feel or see anything, and felt as if she couldn't breath.
When it did end, she felt. . . younger, although she clearly wasn't. Searching the surroundings. . . she was on the surface. And it clearly didn't look like Cradle from observation.
"Hmm. . . that city might give me a good start to where I am." Walking up to the gate, the posted guards held their swords at Dagoon's throat.
"Begone, You are not a citizen of our town!" Dagoon simply said back "And your weapons appear to be outdated, compared to mine. What city is this?"

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 18:42

#66

Thinslayer

20 minutes.

Gwen and her team arrived at the church. The place looked innocent enough, which was probably why the secret was located here. Gwen just nodded at Otto and unveiled a secret hatch beneath the rug behind the pulpit. The hatch was locked, however, which Otto broke open (do you mind the power play there?). One by one, they climbed down the ladder, with Gwen going in first (by her choice). They dropped down into a narrow tunnel, held up by wooden beams and lit by lanterns along its roof. At the end of it was a small metal door, which was not locked. Gwen cautiously inched it open and peered through the opening.

It seemed empty.

She stepped through and looked around. She had a hunch that it was a trap, and motioned for the others to stay put behind the door. As she ventured further into the room, she realized that her suspicions were correct: several slight glints of rifles were barely visible behind well-concealed locations. But she had gone too far in to escape now. She motioned for the others to get back, and within moments, gunfire erupted from the room and ricocheted off the door.

They had to decide quickly whether to try and fight from their vulnerable position, or retreat for their lives and leave Gwen behind.

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 18:51

#67

Frostrex

Not at all...

As the gunfire started, Otto unsheathed his blade and unholstered his Magnus.
"Dammit!"
He leant around the corner and fired two shots and leant back as several bullets zoomed by.
"What are we doing? Staying or leaving?"

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 19:14

#68

Nai-Chan

going to sleep

((ima go sleep~ same as yesterday~no character dialogue and ect... also i figured, since there is a normal kind of technology at teh time, there must be tv right?? right??.))

After visiting the whole place Nai sat down in the couch and observed the strange cube that lay in front, he knew he had seen it in grandma's house some time ago before it broke...what was it called again...? a televi? terevmion? telephino? teletubies....? ((lol )) he tried figuring out how it worked but couldnt find any bottons on the screen..."wierd thing hmmm..."

Nai thought : -Back home sensei never lets me watch or touch that thing..." Nai had a flashback; "bla bla bla....interfering with training! those technology pieces of crap are there to brainwash people and make them stupid, you do not need such things! now get back to your stealth training and don't let me spot you, otherwise---" the flashback suddenly stopped and Nai fell sick from remembering the punishment "scary..."=.=||||

He stretched and lay on the couch, waiting for Travid's return, dozing off from time to time again as he rethought of his home b the countryside..he was starting to miss it already...it had been almost one month since he was sent by Bak-sensei but it seemed to an eternity to him since he last saw grandma and the small village..."I wander if everything is ok there..hmm Obaa-san (grandma) said she would write me letters from time to time..." As he let out a yawn, little Shiro cuddled Nai's face as to confort him, then curled up on his belly, and started sleeping. Nai thought as he faintly smiled at Shiro-chan - hehe, you were tired too after all..-

slowly, Nai dozed off again as his thoughts over-clouded his mind.

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 19:54

#69

Thinslayer

@Nai-Chan

(Try the same advice I gave Archemiday: actively seek to interact with others. Don't just sit there and react.)

"Gwen m'lady? Where are you?" I'm too old for this, thought Takiza as he called out for Gwen in the council building. Where did that kid run off to? Darn it Gwen! He nudged Nai awake and asked him, "Have you seen Gwen anywhere?"

Edit

He then found Astraea and asked her, "Have you seen Gwen anywhere? The council meeting is in 20 minutes, and I can't find her anywhere."

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 20:23

#70

Kaijuhunter

Astraea

I sighed as I stared helplessly at the end of the trail of destruction. Kirito's rage had abruptly stopped here, by the Snipe Enclosure. He always loved Snipes. I searched the area but found no sign of him. He'd probably gone on his usual morning flight... Oh well.

I startled as a large hand rested on my shoulder. Takiza's booming voice inquired, "Have you seen Gwen anywhere? The council meeting is in 20 minutes, and I can't find her anywhere." I lifted my eyebrow in confusion; how could I know where Gwen was when I was searching for Kirito the whole time? Wait... Gwen wasn't one to hide around somewhere in the building... She was either chatting with us or out on a- oh crap. That's why she told Top to get proper gear on. The idiot had gone out on a mission. I cursed to myself, and when Takiza gave me a startled look, I muttered, "It's nothing. Something's telling me that she's gone to the... Vogdammit, Gwen..."

With that, I unfurl my wings and beat the air as hard as I can, creating miniature winds with every flap. In an instant, I'm in the sky, hurtling at full speed towards the First Baptist Church.

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 21:06

#71

Thinslayer

19 minutes

It felt like being punched in the gut. The bullet didn't go through, thanks to the armor, but it still felt awful. She buckled over and plugged her ears to muffle the loud booms of gunfire echoing around in the chamber. One of the hostiles crawled along the floor in her direction, probably to seize her as a hostage. She looked around for an item of some kind, and found an unlabeled can. It would have to do. The soldier reached her and grabbed her ankle, so she smacked him on the head with the can. It bounced off the helmet, so she smacked him in the face instead. He groaned and jerked back, and returned with a knife in his hand. She tried to hit the knife out of his hand, but he grabbed her wrist with his other hand and pulled her out of her hiding place. She tried to kick him in a variety of places, including the crotch, but all of them were armored.

She was definitely going to miss her meeting at this rate.

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 21:30

#72

Quexi

Big Brother

I hear distant gunfire as I float lazily above the church. It's strange, because it seems to be coming from within the church. I dive down and fly in softly, finding an unlatched hatch. Gwen, Otto(can't tell you how he knows Otto's name. SPOILERS), Archemiday, and Top. They appear to be ducking shots.

"NO ONE ON ISORA HURTS MY SISTER UNLESS THEY WANT DEATH!" I shout as I drop in. Pointing my shotgun, I stare at the flashes from the gunfire, effectively dodging as I guess where the attackers' knees are, and go on a rapid-fire across the under of fhe guns, and hear collective cries and groans, and loud thumps. If there are more, I hear them running down the tunnel in multiple thumps fading out.

I pocket the gun. "Gwen?" I ask worriedly. "You okay?"

(OOC: I just thought, you know, there had to be some way to get out of a huge uneven ratio situation. We can't have everyone gathered fighting people, or they'll never get out and the thread will die. Initiate Protocol 13 died that way, and as I imagine, the other threads died that way as well)

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 22:08

#73

Thinslayer

18 minutes

"Y-yeah, I'm...okay," she muttered, quite shaken from having been shot at. "I expected resistance, but I didn't expect them to know we were coming." She picked up the unlabeled can she was using earlier. She pulled off the lid by the tab to reveal pure crystal energy contained within. "Aha! My sources were correct. This is definitely a CE storage facility."

If all those boxes contained cans like this one, then...then...wow, they'd never seen so much crystal energy in their whole lives! And lucky Otto gets one third of it. And to think that Gwen knew what the loot was when she gave him the offer...

Archemiday and Topo were to get the other two thirds.

But Gwen didn't seem very happy with her success. She was pacing the floor, deep in thought. Astraea finally arrived in a blaze of glory and accosted everyone about what had occurred here. Gwen piped up and explained, "About a year ago, shortly before I resigned, I got word that there was some kind of mining operation for crystal energy going on in the city of Al'Mire, and that the Morai and Valhallans were in on it. Since our two nations are usually ill at ease with each other, I found it suspicious and ordered an investigation. I was informed that this church was a storage base just hours before I handed in the resignation."

She brushed back a stray hair. "Without my authority anymore, I couldn't send off people to do the job, so I tried hiring mercenaries, but Otto was the only one with any sense of honor who could have handled this kind of mission. I still think he could have. The Morai bought him before I could, but it seems I got to have him anyways." She grinned and winked at Otto before continuing. "Astraea, I beg of you, please get to the bottom of this! I'm certain that something downright sinister has to be going on if we are making friends with our worst enemies."

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 22:19

#74

Frostrex

Double agent

Otto tipped his hat at Gwen.
"Pleasure to be of service, but I don't think I can take all this and sell it in a day.A little to suspicious. If I can keep my share stashed down here, I might consider doing side jobs for the Council, if you're willing and they don't threaten to expose what I'm doing to the Morai."
He turned to Top.
"And he doesn't try to take my head anymore."

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 22:47

#75

Thinslayer

If you're seeing double, shoot them both!

"Police will undoubtedly be swarming this area in a few days, so I regretfully cannot assure that you can use this storehouse as a stash. I recommend that you have it hauled to another, more secure location of your choice. In my capacity as council leader, I'll try to ensure that your dealings with us go unpublished. Fare thee well, Otto!"

As he left, she casually turned over one of the bodies with her foot so she could have a look at it.

It was one of her cousins.

Mon, 07/01/2013 - 23:04

#76

Frostrex

Gotta spend money to make money

"Welp, good luck with your child of a Queen. In fact, nearly the entire Council is composed of kids, buuuut... I digress. Good luck with this investi-"
A small scream cut him off.
Otto quickly spun to see the former Queen staring down upon a corpse.

((Are the Council meetings public? 'Cause depending on what happens later, Otto might attend the meeting. In the spectator seats.

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 00:15

#77

Ultimaknightz

Enter the Phantom.

Before you see another one of his skills, I'd like to explain exactly what Dark Burst is. It is a technique he uses which empowers him with the pure power of the Darkforce Dimension, allowing him to burst at unimaginable speeds towards a location of his choice. However, it only lasts for a second. Anyhow, it is a very powerful and versatile technique which has been trained by Damian for years. To people it would seem like he's teleporting. This skill basically improves physical attributes(by empowering him with the pure force of the Darkforce Dimension) beyond comprehension for a second, allowing for 'teleport' bursts of speed.

~~~

The hooded, cloaked figure with a strangely alluring build stood outside the church. It was one of the only places where he could find peace and solitude; he enjoyed meditation. He always went there when he was feeling down, or when he wanted to get away from his girl admirers. It brought back many memories, but they were shattered at the thought of the church being ruined, and the mysterious figure scowled at the possibility of that. The mysterious figure pushed his hands off the floor before extending his knees and raising his hands to rest them on his kneecaps, effectively standing up. He lifted his hands off his kneecaps and assumed a normal stance, straightening his back and broadening his shoulders in the process. He seemed to lower his head and mutter a few words(Dark Burst), before somehow vanishing into thin air, astounding a few bystanders who were nearby.

The mysterious figure reappeared on the marble floor of Church. The beautifully crafted paintings that were once hung on the pure, white wall were now replaced with more modern art. The wooden benches that were seated in lines towards the stage of the church were unnaturally clean, as if they weren't touched in decades. Something was definitely wrong. Why would the church become more modern all of a sudden? The mysterious figure pondered upon that situation for a moment, before vanishing and reappearing again, this time in a tunnel below the church. And he spotted some angels and some humans. Were those people CE hoarders? No.... he was far too logical to assume something so illogical like that. Judging from the amount of dead bodies on the floor, and the people standing there with weapons, they probably held their ground against an attack. But why would they attack? His gaze then shifted from the blood-stained floor to a woman of a pretty appearance. He recognized her instantly, from her long, flowing silver hair to her silver gown, intricately designed patterns located on her golden belt. It was Gwenyvier, Former Queen of the Valkyries and current Arbiter of the Council, holding a metallic can that glowed a vibrant blue, illuminating the wooden beams and yellow lanterns close to her in the dimly-lit tunnel. But it was quite obvious. Damian had already heard about the rumors of crystallized energy forming on Isora, and had already conducted research missions, finding more than 2,000 ce in cans. So it would seem quite predictable that one of higher authority would decide to take matters into her own hands. The others seemed to notice that he was here, and as an instinctive reaction, the 18-year old held out his hand as a handshake towards the leader. "I'm Damian. Also known as the Phantom, or the One-Winged Angel. Whichever you prefer. I'd like to help you in your quest, though it'll be at a cost. I'd say, because you're in such a respected position, it'll be 50,000 crowns. Lowest price I can offer. But what I can tell you, and what all my previous clients can tell you, is that my services are more than worth my price." The 18-year old in the hooded cloak smiled behind the black hood that covered his face, which would've ordinarily allured any female were he not wearing the hooded cloak at the time.

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 00:31

#78

Quexi

Mourning Over Family

I hold up a finger, signalling him to be silent. I turn to the body, tears welling in my eyes. The pain in my shoulder could wait. I crumble to my knees, feeling a worse pain in my heart. I look at the pale figure, not bothering to see if he's alive or dead, and rip off a piece of my shirt from the side of my figure, tying it around his knee. "Why would he do this?" I whisper. I look up at Gwen. "What corruption is going on that I don't know about?" The tears stop, as I choke out emotion from my brain to talk clearly. "What could have turned an angel on angel?" I ask Gwen, calm as ever. And yet, the dreams I've been having send me a wave of deja vu. I turn to Damian, speaking calmly, "And wipe that smile off your face. This is a time of mourning..." I think back on my words, echoing in my head, and realize I said that while he had his hood on. Damn it, I have to keep my mind HERE....

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 00:45

#79

Frostrex

Smug b****rd

Otto turned to the completely haughty child with a wing.
"Great, by the end of this, Gwen's wallet'll be dry"
He turned to who he recognised as Xinado and said,
"Though this may not be the time for it, you can forget my payment. I've enough with my share if the CE. I'll stay with though, in case... Something happens."
Otto thought he could hear something.
"Xinado," he said, pointing in a corner. Though it was shrouded in darkness, Otto, with his trained eye, could make out a wounded man. He was moaning and crawling towards the entrance. The blast from the shotgun and grazed his knee, but enough to snap the joint.
He then saw Xinado was preoccupied, helping one of the wounded.
Reluctantly, "Top, help me with this guy."

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 00:55

#80

Quexi

Wait

"Don't hurt him! Just subdue him, please!" I call/beg to Top and Otto as they go after the wounded man. I turn and stare at the newcomer. I can't decide what to do. The smell of blood reaches me, and I can't help but feel the bloodlust that lies within me. This is why I don't attack. Gwen knows my problem. I don't know why I have it, it's just sort of...there.

I stare at the man as my eyes glow red, the smell of blood vanishing and filled with sadness and gloom...and pain. "What business do you have here?" I stand from my cousin, still closing off emotion in my brain. "No one just strolls into a tunnel whenever they feel like it. We had business. YOU just seem to be creeping into business that isn't yours..." I feel my gun on the inside of my jacket grow warm, ready to be used if necessary.

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 05:18

#81

Ultimaknightz

coolio

OOC:@Frostrex
His wing is hidden under his cloak.

~~~
IC(In character):
A young adult angel with white hair pivoted on his right foot towards a body that lay near Gwenyvier, tears starting to exude themselves from his body, sacrificing themselves to the confines of his ruffled white shirt. He fell to his knees, whispered a few words towards Gwen, and turned back to me, speaking with a voice as calm as a summer sea, yet as sad as the sunless river. "And wipe that smile off your face. This is a time of mourning..." Damian's smile slowly turned into a frown as he realized that he could somehow see him without his cloak, which was X-Ray Vision, if he remembered correctly. Damian's countenance surprisingly lit up when a middle-aged man decided to cut himself into the conversation, breaking the sad silence with very humorous wording. "Great, by the end of this, Gwen's wallet'll be dry." The elder slowly rotated to where he could face Xindao, and spoke something akin to this,"Though this may not be the time for it, you can forget my payment. I've enough with my share if the CE. I'll stay with though, in case... Something happens."

Damian heard something. The sound of a man moaning in pain. Or pleasure. He couldn't really tell the difference, because they were quite the same. What caught his eye was a man whom was dragging himself in a curious swimming like motion across the floor solely made of dirt, occasionally moaning along the way. The elder and another stranger took notice of the crippled man, who was probably injured for life.

"I would've personally shot his Achilles tendon."Damian thought.

"Don't hurt him! Just subdue him, please!"the angel cried, possibly because he was scared of killing. He turned to stare back at me, his blood-red eyes trying to analyse every part of my body. "What business do you have here?"

"I thought I already told you."Damian wondered.

"No one just strolls into a tunnel whenever they feel like it. We had business. YOU just seem to be creeping into business that isn't yours..." Damian started analyzing the situation for a second or so, before replying in a slightly reassuring voice. "First off, the church is where I normally go to rest and meditate. But they started modernizing the place. I soon knew something was wrong, so I decided to do a spot-check of the place, and found an underground tunnel. That was a few months before, so people could've easily put stuff in. Anyway, today I heard the sounds of battle coming from somewhere, though due to my enhanced attributes caused by my manipulation over darkness, I could discern where it was coming from. So, I checked out the church, but I saw no one there. So, logically, there was only one place left to check. That's why I came here. But seeing as to how coincidential it was that Her Ladyship Gwenyvier strolled down here as well, I decided to make a deal with her, which, because of your inquiries, she has yet to reply to." The teenager finished with a smile, his hood still on.

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 03:08

#82

Frostrex

Brothers in blood

Otto walked towards the injured man.
"End it quick," he moaned.
"Not today pal. Listen, you know that Angel ever there? The one with glowing eyes?"
"I can't see a thing! I'm blind!"
Otto called over to Xinado.
"Get over here. This guy might recognise your voice."
Then to the man, while he pulls out a roll of bandage.
"It's gonna be fine, mate."

OOC: Otto has enhanced vision, so he might've been able to tell he shape or saw a feather. In short, I'm too lazy to edit.

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 03:33

#83

Quexi

@Ultima

((Xindao was addressing you in the last sentence))

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 04:17

#84

Travid

Fire fight at the church

Log entry #91
Need to get some ingredients to self repair my Nightblade.

He walked down the street to the Material store. After trying to haggle to the shop keeper, Travid left the store with the items he needed and a wallet that felt lighter. Travid continued down the street when a resounding shotgun blast rang through his ears. He turned his head to each building trying to pinpoint where the sound came from. Then a scream. Travid turned to the church and ran towards it.

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 04:51

#85

Nai-Chan

stealthy time!

Shiro suddenly got up and flew away to the window, as soon as Nai noticed he stood up and followed Shiro hurriedly, quickly putting his cloak, hoodie, arsenal on, and took along the strange blade in his pocket to make sure i wouldn't get lost. "Shiro??!" as he followed the small animal all over the town he concluded..-Shiro sensed danger? something must be wrong...!- With his arsenal on, Nai wasn't very recognizable, but to back it off he made sure to hide his presence if something were to go astire.

he found himself following Shiro to what seemed to be a church and noticed Travid going inside just as he reached the street.
-Travid?- Nai cautiously put shiro-chan under his cloak and ordered in a low voice: "you stay here and keep quiet, if real danger arises for me, fly to master and tell him. Also make sure to take the blade with you if you sense someone trying to steal it."

He swiftly went into the church, hiding his presence while trying to catch up with Travid... As he reached Travid, Nai patted him lightly on the shoulder, which put Travid instantly on his guard. "Who are you?!" But as Travid looked closer he could recognise a familiar face behind the hood. Nai wispered: "It's me Nai, something was off so i followed you, what happened??"

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 05:23

#86

Topoyozariane

I just stood there, as Gwen nudged a body and began to cry. I didn't know what to do. Xindao started shouting things, and Otto rushed to comply. He then said something to Gwen, and Xindao scowled.

Everything was incoherent in this little world of his. He was seeing nightmares, over and over again. A bullet. Blood. Screaming. He was trained for this, even dealt with these in some situations. Why could he not move? Why could he not react?

I snap out of it, and see Otto helping a wounded. That's weird. Otto? Helping? I heard the man cry, "End it quick...." That was all I needed. I saw the wings, the eyes, and the family resemblance. A second later I was on the Spiral Knights Police mainframe, searching for Gwen and the stranger's face. It was a cousin, from Gwen's family, or so it said. I was employed by Xindao, equipped and lead by Gwen, and now ordered to end a man's life. It was an order, and I'm am going to do it. I hear Otto's voice, and his hand extended into his coat. I frowned, and in one quick motion, I fire. The bullet hit the man's left eye. He was gone the next second.

I hear Otto gasp, then turn on me, brandishing a Magnus. "Give me one good reason I shouldn't kill you now!"
I said calmly, "One, you're under Gwen's employ now. Two, that man gave me a direct order. End it. That's why I killed him. Three, because even if you could kill me, you would dying already." I walk away, leaving Otto speechless. "Gwen? You alright?" I put a hand in Gwen's shoulder. It was in that moment, I shown weakness. Not only to Otto, but to everyone. I didn't care then. "Gwen?" I shake her a little.

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 05:32

#87

Ultimaknightz

@Topoyozariane

Ahem. Your post seems a little outdated. Perhaps you should reread my post and Quexi's latest post in the discussion thread and rewrite it? Also, why'd you powerplay Frostrex's character without his consent?

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 06:15

#88

Travid

What just happened

"I have no idea. I just heard a gunshot and a scream." replied Travid. They walked down the broken hatch. Travid's Dusker Coat materialized around him. He pulled up his hood and pulled out a knife from his belt. There was metal door in front that was opened. From that they could see Gwen, Xindao, and three other people with them. One of them pulled out a Magnus at the sound of footsteps. "What's your business here!" he yelled.

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 06:40

#89

Dmatter

He's the optimist/nice guy character.

OOC: I was going to post yesterday, but then sleep happened.

That was a close call back there. I thought to myself.

We had just managed to escape to the outskirts and we came across a creek. Euclid, who was tired from the day, told us this is our resting place for the night and slept against a tree. He must have been tired.

As I redyed for sleep, Little Lance spoke out to the night sky "Do you think there's any hope for us? We're just four rebellious kids stranded in a government-held city. What good are we doing here, besides causing senseless chaos?"

I sat down next to him and replied "Of course their's hope for us. There is hope for everything, even if the chances are small, you can still cling to them. Sometimes the smallest things are the hardest to get rid of. And even if we can't free the lives of the people here, we can at least give them a moment of silence. That's my view of the situation. You don't have to take it, I just hope you can understand it." I went back to my resting area. "GoodNight"

OOC: By the way, am I understanding the situation here correctly?

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 07:37

#90

Archemiday-Thebard

I'm having the same problem someone had back in RtC, they go away to sleep and when they come back, RUSH OF POSTS! I'm drowningggggg...........

Archemiday:
As Gwen opened the door, gunshots broke out. I decided to use the doorway for cover. I pulled out my bow and pulled the string for an arrow to appear. This weapon DID feel familiar. I don't think I've used it in a melee, but maybe in a brawl I did. Anyways, I aimed for one of the rifle's glints and let go. Unsure if I was just hitting the scopes or the actual rifleman, I kept using that strategy. I felt the impact of one rifle bullet, and it did sting, but did not get past my tunic. "No one hurts my sister!" I heard as Xindao rushed in with a shotgun, and we cleared the room shortly afterwards. Gwen looked shocked at the amount of crystals in the can she had. One of the girls I saw earlier had arrived too. One man was heard groaning and asked to die. One of ours pulled his gun and fired at him.

(I'll continue later today >_<)

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 07:39

#91

Kaijuhunter

Derp

Astraea

I know I'm get close to the church. Suddenly, I hear the distant crackle and roar of gunfire and finally rocket into the church about a minute later. I faintly hear Xindao scream, "NO ONE ON ISORA HURTS MY SISTER UNLESS THEY WANT DEATH!"

As he plummets to the ground, the flashes of guns turn their attention towards him. My bow, Artemis, springs into full form from its usual appearance as a necklace. I nock an arrow, but before I can fire, Xindao goes on a violent killing spree, blasting everything to bits with his shotgun.

He shoves the weapon in his pocket and alights next to Gwen. "Gwen? You okay?"

"Y-yeah, I'm...okay," she mutters, appearing quite shaken. "I expected resistance, but I didn't expect them to know we were coming." She picks up an unlabeled can and pulls off the lid by the tab to reveal pure crystal energy contained within. "Aha! My sources were correct. This is definitely a CE storage facility."

My eyes widen; pure Crystal Energy... and if this was a storage facility... mother of Vog!

I finally drop to the ground, practically shining with power. Gwen seemed unhappy; she paced the floor as if thinking very deeply. Everyone looks startled at my appearance. A scowl spreads across my face as I ask, "What the hell happened in this hellhole?"

Gwen piped up and explained, "About a year ago, shortly before I resigned,"

And when I became Queen... I can't help but think.

"I got word that there was some kind of mining operation for crystal energy going on in the city of Al'Mire, and that the Morai and Valhallans were in on it. Since our two nations are usually ill at ease with each other, I found it suspicious and ordered an investigation. I was informed that this church was a storage base just hours before I handed in the resignation."

Nervously, Gwen brushes back a stray hair. "Without my authority anymore, I couldn't send off people to do the job, so I tried hiring mercenaries, but Otto was the only one with any sense of honor who could have handled this kind of mission. I still think he could have. The Morai bought him before I could, but it seems I got to have him anyways." She grinned and winked at the merc named Otto before continuing.

"Astraea, I beg of you, please get to the bottom of this! I'm certain that something downright sinister has to be going on if we are making friends with our worst enemies." I frown. This doesn't add up; Valhalla would never side with the Morai on anything... Gwen's right. I have to get to the bottom of this.

The scowl on my face grows ever larger and sulkier. "Sure thing, Gwen."

The merc, Otto, graciously tips his hat to Gwen. "Pleasure to be of service, but I don't think I can take all this and sell it in a day. It looks a little too suspicious. If I can keep my share stashed down here, I might consider doing side jobs for the Council, if you're willing and they don't threaten to expose what I'm doing to the Morai."
He turns and points at Top, "And he doesn't try to take my head anymore."

Gwen sighs. "Police will undoubtedly be swarming this area in a few days, so I regretfully cannot assure that you can use this storehouse as a stash. I recommend that you have it hauled to another, more secure location of your choice. In my capacity as council leader, I'll try to ensure that your dealings with us go unpublished. Fare thee well, Otto!"

The merc nods."Well, good luck with your child of a Queen."

I snarl. "This child could rip you to shreds right now, if she wanted to."

The merc glared at me, but i held his gaze. "In fact, nearly the entire Council is composed of kids, but... I digress. Good luck with this investi-"

Gwen casually rolls a body over and examines the corpse's face. She squeaked and took a sharp intake of breath. I knew that body. It was one of Gwenyvier Valentine's cousins.

Suddenly, a burst of dark energy fills the air, and a strange boy with a handsome (but I've seen handsomer) face appears on the marble floor of Church.

The mysterious person seems deep in thought, then suddenly vanishes once more.

He holds his hand out to Gwen."I'm Damian. Also known as the Phantom, or the One-Winged Angel. Whichever you prefer. I'd like to help you in your quest, though it'll be at a cost. I'd say, because you're in such a respected position, it'll be 50,000 crowns. Lowest price I can offer. But what I can tell you, and what all my previous clients can tell you, is that my services are more than worth my price." I scowl. What the hell was with this retard, coming out of the blue and basically asking us to give him a job?

The stranger grins, and I can't help but feel an intense hatred for him. People were dead, and this smug-*** piece of Wolver's **** had the nerve to smile.

Xindao holds up a finger. His eyes tearing, he crumbles to his knees and ties a tourniquet around his cousin's knee.

"Why would he do this?" He asks, looking up at Gwen. "What corruption is going on that I don't know about?"

His eyes stopped moistening, and he says, The tears stop, as I choke out emotion from my brain to talk clearly. "What could have turned an angel on angel?"

Sighing, he turns to Damian, speaking calmly but furiously, "And wipe that smile off your face. This is a time of mourning..."

Otto breaks in, "Great, by the end of this, Gwen's wallet'll be dry."

He turns to Xindao and says, "Though this may not be the time for it, you can forget my payment. I've enough with my share if the CE. I'll stay with you though, in case... Well, something happens."

Suddenly he points to a wounded man, "Xindao," but then turns to Top. He hesitantly says, "Top, help me with this guy."

Xindao cries, "Don't hurt him! Just subdue him, please!" Turning to Damian, he asks, "What business do you have here? No one just strolls into a tunnel whenever they feel like it. We had business. YOU just seem to be creeping into business that isn't yours..." I can't help but agree; why in the name of Vog's large buttock was this guy so conveniently here?

He doesn't answer. I draw my Divine Avenger and hold him at sword point, "Answer the Vog-damn question. Why are you here?". He doesn't react.

"I would've personally shot his Achilles tendon." I hear Damian say. Nobody reacts, and for a second, I don't know why. Could I have accidentally used telepathy or something? Weird... Suddenly, I hear Top shoot the groaning man, then watch him gently place a hand on her shoulder. "Gwen?"

Without warning, a powerful gust whirls around us. I catch a glimpse of shining, glistening black wings and think, "About time."
Kirito Sakurai alighted on the ground next to us, fresh blood on his shirt and a sneer plastered on his face.

"Yo. What'd I miss?"
____

I'm guessing Xindao and Gwen know whose blood is on Kirito's shirt, eh? *HINT HINT*

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 08:29

#92

Thinslayer

Meeting in 15 minutes.

Gwen didn't answer at first. She was still in shock that one of her family was in on this. She wiped her tears on her sleeve and said at length, "Yes, I am okay. We will miss the meeting if we tarry here. Let us allow the Valkyries to do their job." Kirito arrived with blood on his shirt, sneering, "Yo, what did I miss?" Gwen rushed up to him and hugged him tight. "Kirito! Thank Vog you're here!" She laid her head on his shoulder and smiled happily.
__________

OOC notes:
Kirito would recognize the dead angel as a member of the Valentine family. Since he had not, until now, figured out who was responsible for his family's slaughter, might not this arouse his suspicions?

The other dead bodies are Morai soldiers. This is significant.

Hidden among the crates is a box full of the heads of executed Spiral Knights and members of Kirito's family. This is unlikely to be discovered immediately.

Remember, "Valkyrie" is a specific term for angelic warriors, and often refers to the female kinds (though not exclusively).

@Kaijuhunter: I actually have no idea whose blood is on Kirito's shirt. I'm guessing it's either his own or that of an unnamed Valentine family member.

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 09:29

#93

Quexi

Sleep now....

I stare at the dead man on the floor.....

I look back up at Top, my eyes glowing brighter than ever. "I could have taken the pain away!" I hear myself say strongly. "We could have gotten answers!" I stare at him, disappointed. "I could've taken the pain away. I could've taken the pain away. I could've taken the pain away....." I murmur....and before I know what's happening I remember the wounds, and I fall to darkness...

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 10:10

#94

Nai-Chan

the delivery

Nai stayed silent as he examined the scene.. he could sense great sadness in the air...he could recognized one of the fighters: Otto, base on his stature, battle pose, and weapons..it couldnt be could it?? Otto, the famous bounty hunter master-bak had told him about?? Nai wondered -HE is Otto??? i imagined him differently...well either way...the blade..- Nai noticed that the silver haired girl was there too, and a few other recognisable faces except for what seemed to be a mercenary and a mysterious cloaked person. But most of all Nai noticed the CE cans lying around. -:O i've never seen so much CE gathered on the same place in my life-

Otto himself seemed to point the magnus at Travid and Nai...as a response, Nai slowly uncovered his hood to show his face and stated: "I-I'm Nai, and this is Travid, a new friend of mine, w-we don't mean any harm, but it seems there were gunshots so we came to see what was wrong... u-um could you not point that gun at us..." Slowly he looked at the corps of an angel lying on the floor, this must have been why there was so much tension and sadness in the air.. -i remember grandma telling me...the death of an angel is never a good omen.-

He then glanced back at Otto, in search to confirm his identity Nai asked "c-could you be Otto? the famous bounty hunter that was so well known a decade ago?? I-if that's the case, its an honor to be in your presence!" Nai bowed nervously trying to show his respect.

suddelny an eerie feeling came from the red eyed angel...For a second there he could feel that something was terribly wrong! Nai backed off a bit and froze from fear...
-w-what is this horrible feeling??!- in the split of a second the dark aura vanished and the crimson eyed angel fainted.

((if i understood correctly when you say "fell into darkness" you mean that he fainted right??))

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 14:53

#95

Dmatter

sorry for the ton of italics.

I woke to the sound of footsteps. Uh-oh. Bad sign. I quickly hide a freezing vaporizer in the securest place I can. just in case I then quickly get up and try to warn everyone, but before I could they knocked me hard in the head. My consciousness fades out...

...and fades back in. I notice LittleLance and Euclid being dragged along with me, unconscious. We are each dragged different ways. ((OOC: He doesn't have a name yet aparently, if no one takes his place before we rescue him, I'll give him a name.)) must have already been put in a cell. I fade out again...

...I wake in a cell. "Ow" I groan. My head is still sore. Great. I've heard that Morai prisons are the cruelest and most secure prisons around. and we're trapped in one. Let's see if I can find a way to escape... I quickly check to see if the bomb was still there... good. They, of course, took all my other stuff, so I only have one. I have to make it count. I sit down and wait...

After a while, a guard walks by. I quickly check to see if he has one, and he does.
"Hey!" I say trying to grab his attention. He looked in my direction and laughed.
"Aww, you want something? Is the little child hungry?" He said mockingly. "Well you won't be in an hour, wanna know why?"
"Why?" I say, acting dumb. "Are you going to feed us then?"
"Am I going to feed you?" He's barely holding back laughter. "No, your going to be dead! Unless, of course I free you, out of the kindness of my heart. Wanna know what I say to that?"
Before he could finish, I was ready. I dropped the freezing vaporizer and jumped back.
"Wha-" The bomb went off, temporarily encasing him in ice. I ran up to him and grabbed the keychain from his belt through the bars. "You say 'Here you go'" I joke as I open my cell. I probably need to work on my puns. I check the guard for anything useful and find a zapper, which is the normal patrol weapon of a guard. I set off to find the others before he thaws.

OOC: Long post. Thin, you probably should post your own escape now so we can meet up in the middle. You can do it however you want, just know your equipment was probably taken (Unless you do something like i did(we'll probably find it eventually though)). Any problems with this? I could always edit it.

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 14:56

#96

Frostrex

Getting the hell power played outta me

Otto turned as a round splattered him with the soldier's brain and fragments of his eye. He saw Top aiming his pistol as he whipped out his own.
"Give me one good reason I shouldn't kill you now!"
I said calmly, "One, you're under Gwen's employ now. Two, that man gave me a direct order. End it. That's why I killed him. Three, because even if you could kill me, you would dying already." Top replied.
((Sorry, but I need to change this, Otto isn't afraid of sixteen year olds with guns and knives))
"You haven't been in the merc business long, have you? Because then you would know that you can question people if they are half dead, instead of them dying. Or we could have turned this man as a spy. And you don't know me very well either, because then you would also know, I don't trust any of these guys. And I hate being surround by beings who simply think they are of higher status just because they have wings! So yes! I could kill you on the spot!"
With that he took as many cans of the CE as he could carry, didn't even react when an angel appeared out of thin air, and simply climbed out.
"Maybe we'll meet again, if you choose to take down the Morai." Otto muttered as he left.

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 15:22

#97

Travid

Sure just ignore us

The man with the Magnus, as Travid soon found out, was named Otto. He pushed us aside, carrying with him cans of CE. We were being ignored, no questions answered just a violent scene. Then Xindao just collapses. What happened?

Wed, 07/03/2013 - 01:45

#98

Ultimaknightz

haiz

Damian

~~~

A young woman with makeup covering her entire face drew her Divine Avenger at me, and pointed its blade at my throat. "Answer the Vog-damn question. Why are you here?" I decided not to react. Due to my enhanced attributes, I had already noticed a life form hovering on the floor of the church, who sent a gust of wind through the tunnel as a cover for his 'epic' return. As it turned out, it was another man; I mean, angel. "Yo. What'd I miss?" That was him. Kirito Sakurai, the so called 'Archangel of Death'. I laughed silently at the thought, before Gwen rushed up to him and hugged him tightly. Such a heartfelt moment.

A girl(Nai) and a man(Travid) came inside the tunnel, and eyed us all, before the girl spoke, uncovering her hood. "I-I'm Nai, and this is Travid, a new friend of mine, w-we don't mean any harm, but it seems there were gunshots so we came to see what was wrong... u-um could you not point that gun at us..." I looked around, and noticed Otto already aiming his gun's barrel towards her. Otto slowly lowered his gun as she continued,"c-could you be Otto? the famous bounty hunter that was so well known a decade ago?? I-if that's the case, its an honor to be in your presence!" She bowed nervously to him, her face shaking.

Nai backed off a bit, and froze in fear. What could've caused that? Otto quickly grabbed all the crystal energy in cans as he could carry, and left. I decided to break the awkward silence with cheery wording. "So.... Any of you read any good books lately?"

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 18:16

#99

Kaijuhunter

/facepalm

@Ultima: dude, both Kirito and Astraea are in their early twenties. And Astraea would vomit at the thought of makeup.... -.- In addition, of course Kirito does not control darkness. I don't know where you got that idea; his title as Archangel of Death wouldn't imply that.
_______

Kirito

I landed rather forcefully on the ground, creating a miniature crater. I examined everyone; there was the bastard named Archemiday, damn Top, Astraea, -I gave her an affectionate punch to the shoulder, which she returned in kind- Xindao, the girl-man (I can't Vogdamn tell) that Travid brought in, Travid himself, the mercenary named Otto, and some smug-looking new guy.

Then there was Gwen. She looked dejectedly at a corpse on the floor, and I walked over to examine it. My eyes widened at the mutilated body; this was one of the Valentines.

I approached Gwen slowly, when she suddenly rushed up to me and hugged me so tight I could barely breath. She exclaimed, "Kirito! Thank Vog you're here!"

I frowned, muttering sourly, "So now you acknowledge my existence," but when she laid her head on my shoulder and smiled contently, I couldn't help but blush furiously...

Xindao started screaming behind me, "I could have taken the pain away! We could have gotten answers!" He stared at Top angrily before continuously repeating to himself, "I could've taken the pain away. I could've taken the pain away. I could've taken the pain away....."

With that, he fainted. I gave Astraea a questioning look, but she shakes her head as if to say "I'm as clueless as you are".

I watched the boy... Girl... Thing and Travid walk in. The... Whatever says to the mercenary, "I-I'm Nai, and this is Travid, a new friend of mine, w-we don't mean any harm, but it seems there were gunshots so we came to see what was wrong... u-um could you not point that gun at us..."

At that moment, Otto slowly lowered his gun. The girl-boy (my Vog, I still can't tell) stammered excitedly, "C-could you be Otto? the famous bounty hunter that was so well known a decade ago?? I-if that's the case, its an honor to be in your presence!" It bowed nervously to the mercenary, it's face shaking.

The new guy broke in, "So.... Any of you read any good books lately?"

I chuckled quietly. "Unless you count 'The Art of War', then no." At least the guy had a sense of humor.

I cough. "So, again.... Anything that went down here that I need to know about?"

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 18:22

#100

Quexi

@Kaijuhunter

(Kirito would know why if he'd acknowledged the fact that Top just shot a man who could've lived the rest of his life (maybe) pain-free...)