As the team exits the old power plant, Fell and Cory respond to the scene instinctively. A blast from Cory knocks the officer back a few yards and causes his armor to burn while Fell pounces like an animal and beats the already dying man into the ground. An awkward silence occurs, even the normally verbose Gale is silent, before Qooat suggest the group get the hell out of dodge. Fell agrees and the group quickly gathers up some CS salvage while collecting Sir Sayeen’s body.
The troops were well armed with the latest C-20 Laser Pistols and CP-40 Laser Pulse Rifles, the group manages to find a half dozen of each in useable condition. Breaking down the Enforcer or Skull Walkers would take too much time and their heavy rail guns need to be left behind. While salvaging, Tim takes the time to collect dog tags and notices the group were from Chicago Company of the 1st Joseph Prosek Infantry Brigade. One of the most storied units in the CS Army.
It is a long, quiet, drive back to the Free City of Hammond. Above the Q-Mobile Merlaggon carries Sayeen’s body in noble estate. At the embassy, the Community Outreach Team is deeply saddened by the loss of Sir Sayeen and confirmation that none of their security team survived. Ambassador Pin, the Fennodi Diplomat, sends word to Castle Refuge right away. Before even a few hours have passed a rift runner from the Tomorrow Legion enters the embassy and gathers the team up for a portal back to Arkansas.
Farewell to a Hero
At Castle Refuge a great number of the Legionnaires and Cyberknights gather together for Sir Sayeen’s remembrance. Even the great Lord Coake of the Cyberknights makes an appearance. Apparently, Sir Sayeen had many friends.
Perhaps the greatest tragedy of all is the appearance of a new team member, Lail Gabbersleaf - Sir Sayeen’s daughter. She came to Castle Refuge in search of her father and arrived just in time to attend his funeral. Truly, when it comes to bad news, it doesn’t rain - it pours.