Welcome to Fort Wheaton

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 8:43 pm

Fort Wheaton

As you approach the city of Fort Wheaton, the normally run down steel barricades often seen as an eye sore instead look to be a boon and blessing. A safe place to rest, to eat and to work out things with your contacts. There are several guards on duty as The 99 approach and a half dozen juicer come out quickly on hearing of the approach of the APC. But as it gets closer and can be seen to be a captured vehicle the guards all relax. The Juicers looking disappointed wander back off to where they go when not on duty.
Getting through the check point is easy, but the guards are uneasy about the Mark V commenting. “I think it would be better if that thing is hidden somewhere soon. That looks like the kind of toy that can bring the wrong trouble.”
Finding a lot that will let you park the APC for the reasonable price of 50 credits a day. Once parked L.C. looks around. “Minimum of 1 Legionnaire watching the APC at all times.” Looking to the refuges he adds. “From here it is as safe as can be, you likely won’t find job here, but for those who are interested we are going to make arrangements for a Rift to Refuge. You are all welcomed there.”
Then heading out L.C. has to go get cleaned up, find Julian and see when the next time he can open a rift will be.

OOC Comments

Hardin · Post by **Hardin** » Sun Nov 12, 2017 4:06 pm

Notice 15

Hardin takes his turn on watch, keeping his eyes peeled for anything suspicious that might approach the APC. We oughta modify this thing so it don't look so much like a dang skull-mobile.

Once one of his teammates comes to relieve him, Hardin declares,"I'll be gettin' a drink an' maybe a shower if anyone needs me."

His Plan

Baron McVey · Post by **Baron McVey** » Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:13 pm

Die Roll

Baron sits quietly in the APC when it rolls up to Fort Wheaton. Civilization at last. When the gate guards tell the team that the APC will likely bring trouble, Baron smirks. It has already brought us a world of trouble. Baron thinks darkly. "I'll take first watch." Baron says emotionlessly. Once the others have wandered off, Baron sighs and sits in one of the chairs in the cabin.

Baron taps his fingers together as he looks at the communication station. Baron turns the radio on and scans the local comm traffic, trying to glean a little intelligence on the area. Might as well make the wait useful.

Kaja Earthblooded · Post by **Kaja Earthblooded** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 5:08 pm

Notice 5

LC nods to Baron's pronouncement about first watch. "Work out a schedule: three hour duty shifts will cover the whole day. Brison can take my shift tomorrow so I have time to find our ride home." He goes into his bag and pulls out a spare uniform. He and Brison are of the same body type - a function of their mutual selection for aerial SAMAS duty. Larger, burly pilots are usually given ground power armor duty. "Change out of your duty greys into those. Then stick your uniform in there. We'll need to burn it. They have tracker tags built in if you walk near an embassy or security team. You don't have an ICC chip, so you're lucky there. Oh and give your tags to Erin or Billy so they can kill the RFIDs." He digs out his own, plus his newer Legion tags. "Not asking you to give them up, just dealing with operation security."

To Erin and Billy, he lays down some objectives. "Purge his body armor computer memory. Then replace it with a Northern Gun or Bandito OS. Someone should have a suit of armor to pull from. Kill the RFID in his tags. Just shorting it out should work. The Coalition uses digital tags - the physical shell you see is strictly for identification of the body. Scan his sidearm and rifle too. Do that for all the CS gear. Most will have a RFID chip in one to five places, depending on size, plus have it encrypted. We'll have to figure that out. I'm not concerned with what we're selling, only what we're keeping. Any operator or gear head worth his salt will do the same thing. While you're out and about, look for a non-CS environmental helmet we can stuff the CS optics and radio into for Brison. He needs to lose the Death's Head. He'll repaint it himself later. And we'll discuss the SAMAS we're keeping in a bit."

Once Brison is done, L.C. motions for him to follow. "First let's get you some clothes, then some paint, and get a shower and some sleep. Mostly I want to talk, give you the real talk about what you've walked into." With that he and Brison head off into town. LC has his backpack on, though not his armor. He'd need to press his uniform before trying to meet their contact.

BILLY BORG · Post by **BILLY BORG** » Sat Nov 25, 2017 11:12 am

"You got it boss". Billy responds to LCs orders with a childishly enthusiastic salute that is made comical by his massive frame. "Breaking things is just like fixing them, but in reverse, right?" It is momentarily difficult to judge whether the cyborg is joking or asking an earnest question.

Clean the Gear

OOC Comments

REPAIR 11

Kaja Earthblooded · Post by **Kaja Earthblooded** » Mon Dec 04, 2017 3:04 pm

Notice 3

L.C. leads Brison to a nearby clothier and buys him some basic clothes, including a good coat and one nice suit (300-500 credits). He also drops off his uniform to a local dry cleaner and has them press it. He also buys himself a nice suit (same 300-500 range), gets them both rooms, tells Brison to catch a shower, and then heads out to get them dinner. "So I know you've got questions. Command will have more for you when we get back to the Refuge. But until then, least I can do is give you the lay of the land, as it were."

Dinner continues over light conversation as Brison gets acclimated to the idea of life outside the Coalition. Afterwards they retire to their respective rooms, after checking in with the others to determine their schedule for watching the APC. L.C. sends a runner to the dry cleaner for his dress uniform. L.C. ends up in the company of a fetching young woman caught up in the romance of the Tomorrow Legion. He makes sure not to mention his psychic powers or C.S. past to her. She doesn't need to have her world rocked by such talk. Besides, it would make him a poor host.

The next morning he turns in his key dressed in his Tomorrow Legion uniform, freshly pressed (with extra attention paid by the former soldier even after getting it professionally cleaned). He heads out to Solo.

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:24 am

After hanging out in Wheaton for a couple days Billy and Erin are still hard at work on the APC and the upgrades planned there. The big fight Thursday has the interest of Hardin and Sir William secured and Julian is ready to open the Rift to get the refugees home.

OUT OF CHARACTER
I need to know who is going to the Castle other than the Refugees and if there are any plans while there?

The roster I have is as follows
Known Plans

Nomed = Heading back to Refuge and getting reassigned
Sephia = Heading back to Refuge and getting reassigned
Billy Borg = Working on the APC, planned repairs will take a full week with both working on it.
Erin Sol = Working on the APC, planned repairs will take a full week with both working on it.
Sir William = Planned gladiatorial bought (in progress).
Hardin = Planned gladiatorial bought (in progress).
L.C. = Returning to the Castle to report in and receive new orders.

Unknown

Baron McVey = Unknown, what would you like to do during this down time?

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 2:01 pm

Visit 02, Return to Wheaton

Hardin · Post by **Hardin** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 3:19 pm

Hardin sighs and stretches when he sees the walls of Wheaton. Closest thing we got to home these days, he thinks.

"Whelp, folks, we're here. Anyone what wants to keep on goin to Castle Refuge, ah’m sure we can arrange for a lift."

To LC, he says, "How you wanna play this, Sargento? Battle buddies while we're in the city? Yer old playmates didn't look too happy when last we parted." Hardin's trigger finger gives a twitch when he mentions the Coalition.

"Me, ah'm gonna head back to the junkyard fer an upgrade or two." Then, to the rest of the group, "Any a y'all any good at hagglin'? That was more Erin's thing, and ah sure would appreciate any help with the merchants."

Kaja Earthblooded · Post by **Kaja Earthblooded** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:18 pm

Notice 5

After a while on the trip back, L.C. gets back into the SAMAS and climbs out the airlock where the railgun used to be and lifts off to escort the two APCS from the air. Partially to be able to provide air support, but mostly to have time to think, He records several audio notes for himself while it's all fresh.

When they arrive, LC lands back in their APC and exits the power armor. "I'll go see our contact and arrange transit for you all to Castle Refuge. I am sorry for the ordeal you have all been through. I can only hope things improve for you all now that we are out of the immediate danger. The gate guards will direct you to temporary quarters and we'll see about getting you all a hot meal and cleaned up. The legion will provide a liason to handle your requests. In the meantime, feel free to funnel them through Sir William, the cyber-knight. Just be aware he cannot work miracles. Sir William, I am sorry, but you're best suited for this. Once the Legion coordinator gets here, hand it off and get some R&R. I'll come help you once I have dealt with our contact."

He looks to the other 99s, including Brison and hopefully Foxx who have come from the other APC. "Lock up the APCs, and one person stands guard at all times. Rotate out in eight hour intervals. I'll take second watch once I am done with logistical needs."

Brison pipes up. "I'll take first watch. Need to do some maintenance on the suit anyway, not to mention the AAR. I'll have passive sensors on, so try to announce yourself over the squad frequency if you approach."

L.C. nods to Hardin at his question about pairing up. "Actually I want you to meet our contact. As acting XO, you need to know who to go to. We'll run by the hotel and get cleaned up first though. Grab you some clean clothes. Then you can go on your way, if you don't mind."

Miles RAD Radoslav · Post by **Miles RAD Radoslav** » Tue Jun 12, 2018 5:19 am

Sir William nods. "Certainly, Sergeant. Gentlebeings, please follow me." He leads the refugees to the gate guards and makes arrangements for their quarters, then stations himself outside the entrance and settles down to meditate.

Hardin · Post by **Hardin** » Tue Jun 12, 2018 5:25 am

L.C. wrote:
Notice 5
Notice [dice]37151:0[/dice], [dice]37151:1[/dice]
After a while on the trip back, L.C. gets back into the SAMAS and climbs out the airlock where the railgun used to be and lifts off to escort the two APCS from the air. Partially to be able to provide air support, but mostly to have time to think, He records several audio notes for himself while it's all fresh.

When they arrive, LC lands back in their APC and exits the power armor. "I'll go see our contact and arrange transit for you all to Castle Refuge. I am sorry for the ordeal you have all been through. I can only hope things improve for you all now that we are out of the immediate danger. The gate guards will direct you to temporary quarters and we'll see about getting you all a hot meal and cleaned up. The legion will provide a liason to handle your requests. In the meantime, feel free to funnel them through Sir William, the cyber-knight. Just be aware he cannot work miracles. Sir William, I am sorry, but you're best suited for this. Once the Legion coordinator gets here, hand it off and get some R&R. I'll come help you once I have dealt with our contact."

He looks to the other 99s, including Brison and hopefully Foxx who have come from the other APC. "Lock up the APCs, and one person stands guard at all times. Rotate out in eight hour intervals. I'll take second watch once I am done with logistical needs."

Brison pipes up. "I'll take first watch. Need to do some maintenance on the suit anyway, not to mention the AAR. I'll have passive sensors on, so try to announce yourself over the squad frequency if you approach."

L.C. nods to Hardin at his question about pairing up. "Actually I want you to meet our contact. As acting XO, you need to know who to go to. We'll run by the hotel and get cleaned up first though. Grab you some clean clothes. Then you can go on your way, if you don't mind."

Ah'm still XO? That's surprising, what with Leethe bein' the one to get things movin after Arthur blew himself to high heaven.

"Uh, roger that? Sounds good, Sargento. A shower sounds heavenly. Speakin' of, what do we do with Arthur? Send him back to the Castle for burial, ah assume?"

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Tue Jun 12, 2018 10:39 am

Sir William Mahan wrote:Sir William nods. "Certainly, Sergeant. Gentlebeings, please follow me." He leads the refugees to the gate guards and makes arrangements for their quarters, then stations himself outside the entrance and settles down to meditate.

As Sir William arrives at the guard post the guards look at him a little confused. "You see sir, we would like to help. But unless you plan to buy them nights at an inn or something we do not really have refugee areas. We normally are told not to admit people if they look destitute because of the effects on crime and sanitation in the city."
Then looking at each other they have a small conversation before agreeing on something. "Maybe if you try the Red Herring. It is not really classy at all, but they are a little seedier and would not mind having 3 to 4 people in a room."
Then without meaning to the other guard add lightly. "Plus it will let you get showered. Er, i mean, get them showered. Well they have stuff like that in general."

The Red Herring

Other Unexplained Roll

Miles RAD Radoslav · Post by **Miles RAD Radoslav** » Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:42 am

Notice 7

"Very well, we shall try this "Red Herring". Sir William gestures at the refugees to follow. As they enter the hostel, Sir William notes the seedy surroundings and the demeanor of the staff. "I would like rooms for all of these gentlebeings, if you please. As for myself, I will remain here in the lobby to ensure their lodgings are... secure." With a dismissive look at the owners, he seats himself and prepares to stand watch until relieved.

Foxx · Post by **Foxx** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:20 am

Steps off the APC, finally able to stretch her arms and legs to get the kinks out. She looks about the place called Wheaton. "Huh, I have not been here, what, ten years. The place has grown quite a bit."

She listens to L.C. give out the orders and rolls her eyes. "I shall come back in the morning for my turn at watch. Provided nothing more interesting catches my attention. Till then..." She absently waves and goes to look for a descent place close to the ley line where she can use its power to heal and recharge. She leaves her comm on in case they do need to get in touch with her, but for what now the dark elf just wishes to be alone with her melancholy thoughts.

Kaja Earthblooded · Post by **Kaja Earthblooded** » Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:26 am

(rolls held)

Hardin wrote:"Uh, roger that? Sounds good, Sargento. A shower sounds heavenly. Speakin' of, what do we do with Arthur? Send him back to the Castle for burial, ah assume?"

L.C. nods somberly. "That's part of why we have to go report in now. But first a shower." He calls out to everyone before they have a chance to leave. "We're staying at the Ladders when not here at the APC. Tell them you are with the Legion. Go get yourself a shower and enjoy some R&R. Hit up Mac's if you need gear. Get to your tasks and then its R&R time, 99s. You've earned it."

[To the Ladders]

Leethe · Post by **Leethe** » Tue Jun 19, 2018 3:28 pm

OOC Comments

Leethe turns to Sir William before she leaves with Hardin. "We need to take care of those presents at some point that the 'friendly' couple left for us. You mentioned them earlier."

Leethe takes a look around the APCs for the tracking devices. She works destroying and removing them, the ones she found.

Telemachanics 9 Notice 11 (15 with Telemachanics)

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:17 am

As Leethe is going through removing the bugs she finds all of the devices Sir William told her of including the three devices in the Mark V, and the two devices in the Bandito APC.

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:19 am

As the player head towards Solo, the streets of Wheaton feel odd. The activity level is much lower than normal and their seems to be a depression in the atmosphere. Looking around people seem to be looking mostly at the ground and the few people that do make eye contact give such a empty stare as if they are exhausted it becomes uncomfortable.

The normally welcoming and high energy city of Wheaton has something desperately wrong with it.

EVERYONE PLEASE POST A NOTICE ROLL IN THIS THREAD You may also include observations or RP in the post, but I need your notice rolls.

Hardin · Post by **Hardin** » Wed Jul 04, 2018 11:20 am

Notice 6

Hardin gives the passing people, or mostly lack therof, the side eye as they walk. ”Well, that’s odd...”

Vincent Gray · Post by **Vincent Gray** » Wed Jul 04, 2018 11:25 am

Notice 7

Vincent frowns, clearly perturbed. There's something off...

Leethe · Post by **Leethe** » Wed Jul 04, 2018 11:44 am

Notice 4

Leethe looks around at the weirdness going on as well. In response to Hardin, "Very odd indead."

Kaja Earthblooded · Post by **Kaja Earthblooded** » Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:09 pm

Notice 7 with Detect Arcana; Also +2 Charisma for the next three rounds

L.C. is aware of the change in atmosphere immediately. He activates his ability to see auras and glances around at people, looking for signs of anything which might be feeding on their emotions or fear. "Keep your eyes peeled, hands empty, and your holsters clear if you're wearing them. Don't need to cause a panic, but something is up."

Foxx · Post by **Foxx** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:40 am

Notice 7(w/Danger Sense), Detect Arcana (at will)

Foxx frowns, looking about at the depressed people on the street. For such a lively town, it seems downright strange. She flicked her gaze about, thinking it is time to be a little paranoid tonight. Just when she got her good clothes out for a purported good night.

Miles RAD Radoslav · Post by **Miles RAD Radoslav** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:39 am

Notice 7

Sir William scans the crowds and notes something amiss. Mentally, he readies his Quickness power to engage as soon as any sign of danger threatens.

Rob Hunter · Post by **Rob Hunter** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 11:40 am

Rob looks around, suspicious.

"Something is wrong here, something feels almost inhuman about these people". Rob says over the radio.

Notice Roll

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 2:14 pm

WORK IN PROGRESS

Ambush post will be up soon, most likely Friday or Saturday. Out line written, details in progress.

Foxx will be on Hold and and can make an Agility roll to interrupt the signal versus a 8 by 12

[dice]0[/dice] Extra Effort [dice]2[/dice]
[dice]1[/dice]

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 7:00 am

Surprise Round

As the 99 are Walking towards Solo to meet up with Julian and decide on what is needed done. Their minds on the vision they recently had and deciding what needed to happen, suddenly a series of flashes forms out of the dark as they are barraged by volleys of stunner fire. The ultra low sound frequencies combined with the light flashes are incredibly painful and nausea inducing. Distantly you can hear someone saying. “Careful we need her alive.”

OOC Comments

Foxx will get to roll to see if she goes before the ambushers or after.

Round 01

Looking around the 99 can see they are surrounded by what looks like a rag tag group of children dressed as common bandits. Moving in on the heroes the large group out numbers you by two to one.

The group has already spread out with most of them attacking from rooftops and other positions of advantage. Only four of them can be seen down the road in front of the heroes. While unarmed those four are crouched and running fast, carrying a stretcher between them as if they plan on picking up and unconscious person.

The heroes win Initiative in Round 01

Foxx · Post by **Foxx** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 7:24 am

Agility 10, Spellcasting: True Invisibility 8

The familiar cold chill of danger spikes down her spine and she shouts, "Look out!" Not knowing what they were facing, she casts a spell and the shadows surround and cause her to disappear from view. Just in time as the bolts fly about the team. One coming so close she can feel the sonic vibrations. To avoid getting shot by a stray blast, she dives for cover.

She realizes they were being attacked by children. How desperate were these welps to be attacking them? She is concern about which of the females they are trying to capture. Since none of them look elven, it must be Leethe.

Magic

Vincent Gray · Post by **Vincent Gray** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:12 am

Vigor

Vincent grunts as he gets hit by the stun blast. For a second he looks like he's about to buckle and hit the ground, but he somehow stays up. He draws his sidearm and points it in the direction of the pint-sized assailants. "Hold it right there!

Intimidate

Hardin · Post by **Hardin** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:36 pm

Vigor 10 for first hit, Benny to Unshake

Vigor 5 for the second hit, Spirit 5 to Un-Shake

Ignore Everything Here Because I Apparently Can't Read and Didn't Realize We Were Fighting Children

Kids?! Hardin thinks as he gets sight of their tiny attackers. Well, this is ridiculous. He focuses his psionic power on one of the kids carrying one of the odd stun weapons.

Psionics 5 for Telekinesis, Brainburn thanks to Trait Die, Kid Must Roll to Oppose

His 'kinesis activates just fine and he reaches out to try and pluck the weapon from one of the kids. As he does so, however, his power backlashes, slapping him with an insta-migrane and distracting the heck out of him. Lovely timing.

Kaja Earthblooded · Post by **Kaja Earthblooded** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 4:33 pm

LC

Unshaken and no fatigue; Super Telekinesis - Psionics 8, -11 ISP

L.C. reacts by reaching out with his mind and begins pulling the guns from the hands of the kids. "Enough children, you will only get yourselves killed!"

Brison

Unshaken and no fatigue vs 1st, Unshaken and no Fatigue from 2nd; Fighting 7 vs kid's parry to grab the stunner from one - no damage even if an option

Brison takes two stun attacks and shakes for a moment before shaking off the effects. He then dives for one of the kids, trying to disarm the kid, but not hurt them.

Rob Hunter · Post by **Rob Hunter** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 5:14 pm

Rob is unarmed and wearing his finest dress clothes on his way to the restaurant so he is ill-prepared for combat. He moves closer to Vincent and gets ready for a fight.

"Looks like they're in front and behind!" he says as he looks around to see who is going to attack us next.

Rolls

Round 1 Sprit Roll (10)

Leethe · Post by **Leethe** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 5:39 pm

Vigor 15 for Second Shot, Spirit 4 to unshake

Leethe is only hit by one of the two stunners shot at her. She easily resists the effect, likely due to due to other world nature. "is flashing darkness at me really supposed to do anything?"

She glances at Fox and thinks to herself. "are they after me or her?"

Miles RAD Radoslav · Post by **Miles RAD Radoslav** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:40 am

Rolls

Confused by the attacker's small stature, Sir William attempts to activate his psionic powers. His lack of focus causes him to wince in pain as his connection to his spirit wavers. Only his improved speed kicks in, and he dives for cover, trying to regain his composure.

Results

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:16 pm

INITIATIVE: The bandits are going on hold covering you.

Resist Intimidate 2 success, 2 failures

As the 99 begin there counter to the tiny attackers they find their attempts to intimidate do not appear to be working as much as they would hope. The telekinetic attempt to disarm one of the bandits works perfectly however. With a slight lull in the action, one of the bandits braver than the rest shouts out. “Put your arms up and put him down! We don’t want to hurt you, but these things have more settings than stun, or you're going to regret it!”

Then shifting his voice to sound like a holovid gangster he follows up with. “Play along and everyone walks home happy and safe!”

Group Intimidate 6

As they stand weapons ready for a second volley. Apparently as shooting you without cause did not work, now they want to parley. Make a roll to resist intimidation.

Vincent Gray · Post by **Vincent Gray** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:28 pm

Resist Intimidation 9

Vincent is not impressed. "I don't think so you little brats. His gun moves to point at the one getting lippy. "You kid's don't know who you're messing with. Hell, you're lucky we saw that you were kids, otherwise they'd be scraping up what little excuse you have for brains off the pavement tomorrow. You have picked the wrong people to prey upon. Put down your weapons immediately or our patience will evaporate."

Intimidation 8

Miles RAD Radoslav · Post by **Miles RAD Radoslav** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:51 am

Resist Intimidation 3

Unnerved by these feral children, Sir William stands, hands outstretched. "I am Sir William Mahan, Cyberknight. I am willing to negotiate. Whom are you seeking?"

Foxx · Post by **Foxx** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:54 am

Resist Intimidation 5

For the moment she hesitates in retaliating against the children. Did she really want to fight them? Normally, no, that would make her a hypocrite if she use violent force against them. Still, the realization makes it so they think they have the upper hand over the team. "So what now, children?" She does not drop her cloak of invisibility; they were going to have to make her do that. She walked from the spot to another, always on the move, not making herself an easy target. "You seem to have us at your mercy? Why not tell us what you want?"

Leethe · Post by **Leethe** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:54 am

Resist Intimidation

Leethe puts her hands up following the instructions. "Why are you after me?"

Rob Hunter · Post by **Rob Hunter** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 12:38 pm

Resist Intimidate (13)

At first Rob has mental images of small robots scurrying around ripping everyone to bits as he unloads on them with his rail gun, but he quickly snaps out of it, realizing that these are just kids.

"Enough!" Rob yells at the kids as he steps up. "Stop this at once and let us pass! We are members of the Tomorrow Legion."

Hardin · Post by **Hardin** » Tue Jul 24, 2018 8:30 am

Resist Intimidation 8

Spirit to Unshake, Fail

Hardin struggles to see straight, his brain on fire with his own power. A psychic migraine at this precise moment is not exactly the best of all possible scenarios, he thinks, shaking his head to try and clear it (which, of course, only makes things worse).

Through the haze, he manages to hold on to the kid's stun weapon with his mind, but he's in no state to use it presently.

Hardin is Still Shaken

Kaja Earthblooded · Post by **Kaja Earthblooded** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 6:38 am

LC

Resist Intimidation 17 vs 6; Agility 7 (for interrupt purposes); Psionics 15 vs Spirit for Exalted TK

LC Looks coldly at the ring leader as Vincent speaks. With his mind he lifts the boy into the sky and turns him over and faces him away from the group, his arms pinned. "If you point a weapon at people used to fighting for their lives, you are very likely to be killed in return. I'd rather avoid that. You heard my companion. Put your weapons down!"

Brison

Resist Intimidation 22 vs 6

Brison has faced down greater demons and shot the hell out of them. A few kids don't worry him. But he's also done 'Burbs duty, so he sees them not as kids, but as juvenile delinquents. Redirect them if you can, kill them if you can't. Hopefully they take the hint.

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 7:38 am

OOC Comments

The kids hear Vincent's words and the doubt on their faces begins to show. Looking back and forth from each other it looks as if the effort to intimidate them has succeeded.

Then suddenly the children all break in different directions. The ones on the roofs looking over you ducking or dashing out of site, as the four from the north end of the alley head out the way they come splitting at the intersection. The four at the south end of the alley doing the same thing.
Within moments you are left with a virtually empty alley, only two stunners held in telekinetic grasp and the rest fleeing.

OOC Comments

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 10:34 am

Spirit to resist [dice]0[/dice]
Fail.

The child seized by L.C. is stuck in the air at his mercy and unable to run.

Leethe · Post by **Leethe** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 1:45 pm

Leethe watches as all the other children flee. She doesn't look happy as she stomps up in front of the child suspended in mid air to face him. She puts her hands on her hips, "Who were you after?" She takes a quick glance at Fox then returns her unnerving gaze to the child. Unnerving because of her unnatural black and purple eyes. "Me or her?"

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 8:40 am

As the child is lowered by L.C. to within range he looks around at the heroes and is clearly shaken from the experience. Leethe's approach and efforts at intimidating the child seem to have worked as pointing at Fauxalyn he says. "Well we were going to get the other lady, the good looking one." Sighing he says. "She's the smallest of your group she would be easy to carry, and then we could trade her back for some credits."

The child's description of a ransom seems pretty simple in approach and not very well thought out.

Hardin · Post by **Hardin** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:58 am

Notice 4

Hardin shakes off the effect of his psionic backlash and calls the stun weapon over to himself with his 'kinesis.

Common Knowledge to Recognize Weapon 7

RFT wrote:As the child is lowered by L.C. to within range he looks around at the heroes and is clearly shaken from the experience. Leethe's approach and efforts at intimidating the child seem to have worked as pointing at Fauxalyn he says. "Well we were going to get the other lady, the good looking one." Sighing he says. "She's the smallest of your group she would be easy to carry, and then we could trade her back for some credits."

The child's description of a ransom seems pretty simple in approach and not very well thought out.

"Well, that's the dumbest thing ah've heard so far today, and it's been a very long day. Who put y'all up to this?"

Miles RAD Radoslav · Post by **Miles RAD Radoslav** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:33 pm

Sir William emerges from cover. "Well, that was... unnerving. To think that children are so desperate as to try kidnapping on the streets for credit. Perhaps we could offer them shelter at Castle Refuge? They certainly have ambition."

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:49 am

The boy squirms a little confirming he is unable to flee. “It was charlie’s idea. She said if we got the small girl that you guys would be willing to trade her for like 1,000 credits or something.

“She said people are always soft for the smaller and weaker friends. She even had a special name for the plan, called it a random, and you would have to pay a random to get her back.” His body fully relaxed, then suddenly he begins trying a few more times to jerk free the kid finally relaxes. The kind of move you would expect from an experienced grappler, more than a pre-adolescent child.

Finally giving in completely and knowing he will not be able to escape the boy starts subtly crying, trying to hold it in. “you need to let me go. The master will be very upset if we do not bring in our take today. I won’t try to steal from you again. Just let me go.”

OOC Comments

Foxx · Post by **Foxx** » Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:18 am

Foxx listens to the boy's explanation and looks amused, "an old fashion kidnapping. I don't know if I should be worried or honored." Walking up to the restrained child she asks, "Tell me about this master of yours? Is he good to you and the others or not? I only ask because I do not have the time to go check for myself." Perhaps one of the psychic could tell her later if he was lying or not, she has no interest in caring either way.

Vincent Gray · Post by **Vincent Gray** » Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:37 am

Notice 7

As the hooligan floats in mid air Vincent glares at him. He looks for a tell that the punk is lying.

Leethe · Post by **Leethe** » Mon Aug 06, 2018 9:11 am

RFT wrote:The boy squirms a little confirming he is unable to flee. “It was charlie’s idea. She said if we got the small girl that you guys would be willing to trade her for like 1,000 credits or something.

“She said people are always soft for the smaller and weaker friends. She even had a special name for the plan, called it a random, and you would have to pay a random to get her back.” His body fully relaxed, then suddenly he begins trying a few more times to jerk free the kid finally relaxes. The kind of move you would expect from an experienced grappler, more than a pre-adolescent child.

Finally giving in completely and knowing he will not be able to escape the boy starts subtly crying, trying to hold it in. “you need to let me go. The master will be very upset if we do not bring in our take today. I won’t try to steal from you again. Just let me go.”

Leethe closes her eyes and seems annoyed. "It's called a ranSOM, not a random." She Looks over at Foxx as she walks up to join the conversation. Leethe starts to compare herself to Foxx in size. Am I that much bigger then her? Oh well, doesn't really matter.

"A thousand credits doesn't seem like much for such as high class elf like my friend here."

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:36 pm

When Foxx asks about the boy’s master his face suddenly goes dark as a flash of fear goes through his expression before it is suppressed. “The Headmaster is in charge of the orphanage. He is the one who makes sure as long as we all work and are respectful to the men who come buy that we get fed.” He kind of holds his head down a bit ashamed. “That is why we wanted a random. Cause then we would have a lot of credits. The Headmaster says it takes a lot of credits and we have to make a lot of credits every day or there is not enough money for our food that day.”

Looking back up and determined he says. “I do not want to hungry, and I do not want to have to work in the house anymore serving table and stuff for the guest. If you just let me go, I promise I won’t do it again. We will pick another group of travelers and never pick you guys again ever.”

When Leethe corrects his wording he tries the word a couple times on his tongue before getting it right. Having only half listened to her statement he interpreted it as a question. “Charlie didn’t know how much. We just knew that 1,000 creds is like enough money for a couple days of work and then we would all be able to be able to eat for like forever.”

Vincent read

Vincent Gray · Post by **Vincent Gray** » Mon Aug 06, 2018 2:59 pm

Vincent listens, shaking his head at the miserable details.
"He's telling the truth as far as I can tell."

Miles RAD Radoslav · Post by **Miles RAD Radoslav** » Tue Aug 07, 2018 4:55 am

Sir William frowns. "I suggest we pay a visit to this 'Headmaster'. Where can he be found, child?"

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:21 am

The boy's face turns to a terror rarely seen as he starts shaking his head and piddles in his drawers. "No, you cannot do that. You do not know what he will do, he will feed me to one of his demons if he knows I told you anything." The boy starts weeping begging you not to go and let the Headmaster know he mentioned him.

Instructions

Kaja Earthblooded · Post by **Kaja Earthblooded** » Tue Aug 07, 2018 5:02 pm

Soothing Mental Contact 13; Persuasion 8

L.C. goes over and sits down and the boy gently floats to the ground so he can rest. The force holding him releases gently, although LC holds the power maintained but inactive. LC is dressed in a uniform, and not armor. He is not visibly armed at all. "Listen my boy. I grew up in an orphanage. So I understand your fear. If I was late back from curfew or chores or training I would be punished. And even if I did not fear for myself, I would fear from my brothers and sisters in the orphanage. So I get why you would be afraid to tell us where to find the headmaster. But what you don't know is how he is treating you is not how even the strictest of caretakers should treat you. And I know, I grew up around the strictest. We had a bad one though. Thankfully he was only a teacher and not our headmistress. But it was bad enough. He would make everyone feel bad and do things that no one should ever want to do. Our headmistress, a good woman, brought this man to task, and had soldiers, like us, take him away when they found out. When caretakers are bad, they need to be arrested and tried for their crimes. And yes, they are crimes. So help us out and we will make sure you are safe. My friends and I are with the Tomorrow Legion, and what happens to people like you, orphans and refugees, it matters to us. People shouldn't be hurt by people like the headmaster. And don't you worry about his demons. MY friend there is a cyber-knight. You've heard of them right? Well his job is to make sure demons don't hurt people like you. So can you help us out?" He will offer to let the boy sit on his knee, but he does not push the issue. Through it all, he sends soothing and comforting thoughts to the boy. Nothing overt, but subtle things to calm him and help him see reason.

More importantly, he is being completely honest with him, and this radiates through their link.

Rob Hunter · Post by **Rob Hunter** » Wed Aug 08, 2018 1:09 pm

RFT wrote:The boy's face turns to a terror rarely seen as he starts shaking his head and piddles in his drawers. "No, you cannot do that. You do not know what he will do, he will feed me to one of his demons if he knows I told you anything." The boy starts weeping begging you not to go and let the Headmaster know he mentioned him.

Rob can relate to the kids situation, he tries to calm him down.

"I've been on my own since I was a kid too, I know what it's like." He motions to the 99, "We are all members of the Tomorrow Legion, we will do everything we can to help you and your friends. If this 'Headmaster' uses robots, or demons, to threaten you then he will be dealt with appropriately. You can count on us, we're the best the Tomorrow Legion has to offer." He says as he smiles trying to comfort the kid.

Miles RAD Radoslav · Post by **Miles RAD Radoslav** » Thu Aug 09, 2018 4:55 am

Knowing that he can be intimidating in his cyber armor, Sir William hangs back. He knows that, soon enough, he will have a chance to exact justice from this "Headmaster".

Hardin · Post by **Hardin** » Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:36 am

Notice 5

Hardin takes a step back from LC and the boy, considering the team's options. He looks down at the neural stunner and shakes his head; it's a miracle the thing had fired at all, and that it hadn't either blown up in the kid's hands or accidentally killed one of the 99. He disarms it (removing any e-clip or other power source) and then uses his 'kinesis to crush it into a ball of scrap. One less weapon in the hands a amateurs.

Vincent Gray · Post by **Vincent Gray** » Thu Aug 09, 2018 7:42 pm

Vincent stands back, both to give them space and also because the whole emotional display makes him feel uncomfortable. He scans the immediate area wary of further danger.

Notice 3

Rob Hunter · Post by **Rob Hunter** » Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:15 pm

Vincent Gray wrote:Vincent stands back, both to give them space and also because the whole emotional display makes him feel uncomfortable. He scans the immediate area wary of further danger.

Tim steps over next to Vincent and talks quietly.

"These are just kids. I mean I thought they were some sort of hunched over creatures at first and I almost reflexively went for my railgun, heh. You remember back when we we first met when we were kids. That town was wiped out by those skelebots and we were on our own after that.
Maybe we can help these kids like we got help. Maybe the Tomorrow Legion can take them in. It's gotta be better than living under the thumb of a robot demon."

Vincent Gray · Post by **Vincent Gray** » Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:21 pm

Vincent Smirks. "Heh. I keep telling you, that wasn't me. I come from the past, it was a weird experiment. I know I might look like someone you knew when you were a child, but that wasn't me. I've been telling you this for like five years man."

Rob Hunter · Post by **Rob Hunter** » Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:33 pm

Vincent Gray wrote:Vincent Smirks. "Heh. I keep telling you, that wasn't me. I come from the past, it was a weird experiment. I know I might look like someone you knew when you were a child, but that wasn't me. I've been telling you this for like five years man."

"Ha ha ha!" Rob chuckles. "You know, since the day you helped me escape from those robots, I've always known you weren't one of them. There's something about you that I can always recognize, and that will never go away." He pats Vincent on the back. "So what do you think about these orphans? Want to take out the Headmaster and that robo-demon?"

Vincent Gray · Post by **Vincent Gray** » Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:39 pm

Vincent furrows his brow. "Surely it's a noble cause, but at the same time, the vision we all felt... Unfortunately you can't save everyone, so we will have to see what L.C. has to say about our priorities in this instance. It might be worth it just to save them from themselves though! If they keep running around tasing people someone's sure to jump the gun and shoot them down in the street. Why they're lucky that you and Hardin recognized they were children and didn't shoot them dead!"

Rob Hunter · Post by **Rob Hunter** » Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:47 pm

Vincent Gray wrote:Vincent furrows his brow. "Surely it's a noble cause, but at the same time, the vision we all felt... Unfortunately you can't save everyone, so we will have to see what L.C. has to say about our priorities in this instance. It might be worth it just to save them from themselves though! If they keep running around tasing people someone's sure to jump the gun and shoot them down in the street. Why they're lucky that you and Hardin recognized they were children and didn't shoot them dead!"

Rob leans in and speaks even softer.

"You remember what happened last time that L.C. guy made a command decision, he tried to sacrifice the hostages we rescued and almost got you killed in the process. I don't know about him, he almost has an... "artificial" attitude when it comes to us humans."

Rob looks a little worried and fidgets with his hands around his waist, as he isn't carrying his main weapons.

Vincent Gray · Post by **Vincent Gray** » Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:52 pm

Vincent shakes his head. "I have no idea what you're talking about. Are you sure you aren't thinking of someone else?"

Rob Hunter · Post by **Rob Hunter** » Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:56 pm

Vincent Gray wrote:Vincent shakes his head. "I have no idea what you're talking about. Are you sure you aren't thinking of someone else?"

Rob winks and smiles. He looks around thinking that they might be overheard.

He chuckles, "I gotcha, I gotcha." and he changes the conversation to something other than their commander.

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:12 am

The boy calms a bit as L.C. starts talking to him, but as soon as Rob speaks up he tenses again and it takes a while to calm him.

However the words and being allowed to rest on his own feet are enough that he begins talking a little. "You just do not understand, he is the most powerful sorcerer ever and he has demons that work for him and important people serve him. No one can stand up to the head master. When he finds out that I did not get anything today I will not be allowed to eat, and now that my gun is broken by your friend he will make me pay to replace that too."

OOC Comments

Choices

Hardin · Post by **Hardin** » Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:59 am

RFT wrote:The boy calms a bit as L.C. starts talking to him, but as soon as Rob speaks up he tenses again and it takes a while to calm him.

However the words and being allowed to rest on his own feet are enough that he begins talking a little. "You just do not understand, he is the most powerful sorcerer ever and he has demons that work for him and important people serve him. No one can stand up to the head master. When he finds out that I did not get anything today I will not be allowed to eat, and now that my gun is broken by your friend he will make me pay to replace that too."

OOC Comments
From here the boy is willing to work with you. Through questioning you are able to identify the location of the orphanage as well as the following intelligence.

There are lots of kids, normally about 12 per room and two per bed. he does not know an exact number but it sounds like around 50 or so.

There are several adults who work the orphanage:
- Headmaster (The most powerful magic user in the world)
- Mr. Powell (the scariest warrior in the world)
- Mrs. Zwer (she is like a juicer man and can throw tanks and stuff, do not be fooled by her being so short)
- Cookie (he does not do anything really, he is just always there and talks to people)
- Mrs. Myer (she is in charge of the kitchen.
- Lots of people, all the men and women to come to the orphanage that they have to be nice too and show respect.

The top two floors are where the dorms and the special rooms are for the visitors.

The bottom floor is where the kitchens and offices and stuff are

The bottom floor also as a chapel for worshiping the four gods that live there and tell the headmaster what to do.

Choices
Do you go to the orphanage: http://savagerifts.com/sr/viewtopic.php?f=80&t=2884

Or

Do you go to Solo: http://savagerifts.com/sr/viewtopic.php?f=129&t=1568

”Okay. Ah’ve heard enough. Ah’m gonna go kill this “Headmaster.” Seargento, you wanna come or you wanna take some folks with you ta go and meet Julian?”

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Sat Aug 11, 2018 10:50 am

New Location added

Leethe · Post by **Leethe** » Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:19 pm

Leethe looks over at Hardin, "Some of us are not exactly equipped to handle someone like that right now. Just to remind everyone." She starts searching for some spare credits. "Anyone got some spare creds to give to the kid so he doesn't get in trouble right away?"

Hardin · Post by **Hardin** » Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:25 pm

Leethe wrote:Leethe looks over at Hardin, "Some of us are not exactly equipped to handle someone like that right now. Just to remind everyone." She starts searching for some spare credits. "Anyone got some spare creds to give to the kid so he doesn't get in trouble right away?"

Hardin shakes his head. ”Naw. Kid stays with us until we sort this out. Ah ain’t sendin’ him back there. Ya’ll need ta get geared up, let’s go get geared up, but ah aim to resolve this issue presently.”

Kaja Earthblooded · Post by **Kaja Earthblooded** » Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:34 am

Notice [dice]0[/dice], [dice]1[/dice]

“I agree.” L.C. replies. “Let’s all head back to the APC, kid included. We’ll gear up and do some recon. Andrew, would you look after our young friend.” He turns and looks to the boy. ”Have no fear, defeating bad guys, summoners included, is what we do. Come with us, we’ll get you something to eat and you can see our APC up close.”

Vincent Gray · Post by **Vincent Gray** » Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:03 pm

Vincent heads back to the APC with the rest. His usually thoughtful expression has a grim cast to it.

Vincent grabs a canteen and takes a few pulls from it. "So what's the plan ladies and gentlemen?"

He holds up his wrist with the odd bracelet on it. "If we need to load for bear, I can teleport us into the city with this contraption. I just need a clear line of sight."

Rob Hunter · Post by **Rob Hunter** » Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:57 pm

Rob heads back to the APC with everyone else, he's excited to help these kids and get them out of there.

Leethe wrote:Leethe looks over at Hardin, "Some of us are not exactly equipped to handle someone like that right now. Just to remind everyone." She starts searching for some spare credits. "Anyone got some spare creds to give to the kid so he doesn't get in trouble right away?"

"I have some credit we can give to the kid to help him out, but I think we should take him back to the Tomorrow Legion to see if they can help him find a proper home. Same goes for the rest of these orphans."

Hardin wrote:Hardin shakes his head. ”Naw. Kid stays with us until we sort this out. Ah ain’t sendin’ him back there. Ya’ll need ta get geared up, let’s go get geared up, but ah aim to resolve this issue presently.”

"I agree, we can't send that kid back there, and we have to get the rest of them out of there too." Rob says, "But I don't think we're gonna get away with moving through town all geared out."

Vincent Gray wrote:He holds up his wrist with the odd bracelet on it. "If we need to load for bear, I can teleport us into the city with this contraption. I just need a clear line of sight."

"That sounds like a good idea, we're gonna stand out like a sore thumb otherwise."

Hardin · Post by **Hardin** » Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:31 am

(Roll held, Notice 9)

Leaving the APC with the two juicers in tow, Hardin says, "Gimme a hot second to try and find some friends o' mine. Maybe they could help us out, here."

Streetwise to Find Refugees 1

Hardin awkwardly asks around for a bit, but doesn't get anywhere and quickly gives up. "Never mind. Maybe one o' the others has figured somethin' out."

Vincent Gray · Post by **Vincent Gray** » Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:58 am

Streetwise 4

Vincent decides to tag along. At first, he let's Hardin do his thing but after he realizes that he's getting nowhere, he gently suggests checking out one of the local food banks. Sure enough, a handful of refugees happen to be there looking for their next meal.

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Thu Aug 23, 2018 6:33 pm

After about an hour of moving through town and asking questions Hardin finds Clare Wedgwood hanging out helping in the back. Looking up and seeing Hardin she is surprised and instantly hands off her box, asking a coworker to take over.

Coming over she give Hardin a giant hug. "None of us knew we would ever see any of you again. But when Joey pointed me out to you I felt like I could finally have a chance to say thank you."

Looking around she sees an open area and then directs you guys over there. Giving another hug she mumbles thank you a couple times under her breath before offering seats. "So what is going on? How did you find us and who is your friend?"

Hardin · Post by **Hardin** » Sun Aug 26, 2018 10:20 am

RFT wrote:After about an hour of moving through town and asking questions Hardin finds Clare Wedgwood hanging out helping in the back. Looking up and seeing Hardin she is surprised and instantly hands off her box, asking a coworker to take over.

Coming over she give Hardin a giant hug. "None of us knew we would ever see any of you again. But when Joey pointed me out to you I felt like I could finally have a chance to say thank you."

Looking around she sees an open area and then directs you guys over there. Giving another hug she mumbles thank you a couple times under her breath before offering seats. "So what is going on? How did you find us and who is your friend?"

Hardin gives a tired looking smile. "It's good tah see you too, kiddo," he drawls, before his face hardens. "This here's Vincent; he's new to the team since we last saw ya, and he's a good sort. The lowdown is this: we found an orphanage here in town that's actually a whore house, 'cept in this case the kids are the whores. It's bein' run by some evil sorcerer and his demon minions, and no, I ain't makin' none of this up. We're obviously gonna go and kill the sorcerer and shut the place down, but we've got two problems: First, we got a message we need to get to yer boss so he can get it back to the Legion, and it's real important. Second, we're about to have a whole mess of kids to take care of and ah ain't the best babysitter. Ah'll give you the message, if you'll tell Julian. And then as fer the kids, ah'm open to suggestion."

Hardin Gives the Message for Julian

Persuasion 4

Vincent Gray · Post by **Vincent Gray** » Mon Aug 27, 2018 11:26 am

Vincent, uncomfortable with the emotion display, clears his throat. "Pardon, but I need to see that guy about that thing. He nods to Hardin. "I'll see you back at the place."

Streetwise 11

He hits the streets, looking in all of Gamin's usuals haunts. He isn't at the saloon, the gambling hall, or even the weapon shop. No sooner does he say "Where the hell are you Gamin?" aloud when he literally runs into him, bumping against him as he turns down an alley.

"Hey old pal, I need to get my hands on a few things if you can get them..." He glances around, out of old habits.

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Tue Aug 28, 2018 7:19 am

Hardin wrote:Hardin gives a tired looking smile. "It's good tah see you too, kiddo," he drawls, before his face hardens. "This here's Vincent; he's new to the team since we last saw ya, and he's a good sort. The lowdown is this: we found an orphanage here in town that's actually a whore house, 'cept in this case the kids are the whores. It's bein' run by some evil sorcerer and his demon minions, and no, I ain't makin' none of this up. We're obviously gonna go and kill the sorcerer and shut the place down, but we've got two problems: First, we got a message we need to get to yer boss so he can get it back to the Legion, and it's real important. Second, we're about to have a whole mess of kids to take care of and ah ain't the best babysitter. Ah'll give you the message, if you'll tell Julian. And then as fer the kids, ah'm open to suggestion."

Hearing Hardin's tail Clare looks visibly shaken. "With so many refugees and children coming in I knew many of them would be caught by the wrong people. But this, this, this thing...

"I will do everything I can, I am sure if I talk to Julian he would be willing to help. Let me call him." With the words spoken, Clare calls Julian and Hardin can hear the exchange as they make arrangements for securing the children and putting more trust worthy people in charge. Hardin can even hear Julian saying that he is expecting L.C. soon to join him. But finding out he is not with you has him asking something that has Clare looking at you. "Does your team know about the trouble with the ley line? Julian says there is trouble on the Ley Line and no one can head south on this line. If you do not know he will explain to L.C. when he sees him."

Vincent Gray wrote:Vincent, uncomfortable with the emotion display, clears his throat. "Pardon, but I need to see that guy about that thing. He nods to Hardin. "I'll see you back at the place."

He hits the streets, looking in all of Gamin's usual haunts. He isn't at the saloon, the gambling hall, or even the weapon shop. No sooner does he say "Where the hell are you Gamin?" aloud when he literally runs into him, bumping against him as he turns down an alley.

"Hey old pal, I need to get my hands on a few things if you can get them..." He glances around, out of old habits.

Gamlin takes a long time to arrive, so long in fact that Vincent is sure he must be out of the area. But shortly after he meats up with Hardin on the way back to the APC to coordinate with the team Vincent sees a crouched over old figure waddling into view. The large sad looking eyes on the even more sad looking old hob-goblin are locked onto Vincent as he begins to smile. His body as usual bent over by the heavy pack he carries Gamlin says. "Gamin comes to help Vincent The Grey, Vincent the Grey needs Gamin's help. But why is Vincent the Grey with Hardin the cruel?"

Making sure not to get too close to Hardin Gamlin keeps Vincent between the two of them. "You want to trade with Gamin, Gamin has many things to trade and loves trading with Vincent the Grey. What do you need from us we have things for you yes?"

Hardin · Post by **Hardin** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 5:41 am

RFT wrote:
Hearing Hardin's tail Clare looks visibly shaken. "With so many refugees and children coming in I knew many of them would be caught by the wrong people. But this, this, this thing...

"I will do everything I can, I am sure if I talk to Julian he would be willing to help. Let me call him." With the words spoken, Clare calls Julian and Hardin can hear the exchange as they make arrangements for securing the children and putting more trust worthy people in charge. Hardin can even hear Julian saying that he is expecting L.C. soon to join him. But finding out he is not with you has him asking something that has Clare looking at you. "Does your team know about the trouble with the ley line? Julian says there is trouble on the Ley Line and no one can head south on this line. If you do not know he will explain to L.C. when he sees him."

"Thanks, kiddo. Now, don't forget to tell yer boss about that vision I told ya 'bout. That's important. Ah ain't heard about a ley line, but ah'm sure L.C. will want ta know 'bout that, too. Be in touch soon."

RFT wrote: Gamlin takes a long time to arrive, so long in fact that Vincent is sure he must be out of the area. But shortly after he meats up with Hardin on the way back to the APC to coordinate with the team Vincent sees a crouched over old figure waddling into view. The large sad looking eyes on the even more sad looking old hob-goblin are locked onto Vincent as he begins to smile. His body as usual bent over by the heavy pack he carries Gamlin says. "Gamin comes to help Vincent The Grey, Vincent the Grey needs Gamin's help. But why is Vincent the Grey with Hardin the cruel?"

Hardin stops short when he sees the little hobgoblin. "This is yer contact, Vincent? Oh, come on!" Hardin groans and lets his hand drift a little toward his gun belt.

"No funny business outta you, thief. If Vincent here is vouchin' fer you, ah suppose you can keep all yer parts. But tell me, ya get a good price on the goods you took from us in that cave after we offered to protect ya?"

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 8:06 am

Watching Hardin with a wary eye the hob-goblin feigns ignorance. "Gamin would never take anything from friends. Gamin only trades, never steels."

Hardin · Post by **Hardin** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 12:29 pm

RFT wrote:Watching Hardin with a wary eye the hob-goblin feigns ignorance. "Gamin would never take anything from friends. Gamin only trades, never steels."

Hardin raises an eyebrow. "Oh? And what did you trade me for the e-clip you took?"

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 1:58 pm

Keeping Vincent between himself and Hardin the ugly little goblin ignores the offensive questions and obviously false accusations. Instead turning to Vincent he asks. "Does Vincent the Gray need Gamin Gamlin's help, does Vincent want to trade?"

His face never giving up the abused, wronged and wounded look. Vincent can easily tell that Gamin feels falsely accused.

Vincent Gray · Post by **Vincent Gray** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 7:57 pm

Vincent nods, obviously annoyed by the bad blood between the two. "I need a favor. Do you think you might be able to help me out? I mean, if you don't think you're up to it I understand...but if you have the connections, I need some police uniforms and badges. Are you the right person to ask about that sort of thing?"

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 8:19 pm

Gamlin listens to what Vincent says he wants and thinks for a minute. Then his eyes light up. “Gamin has just what Vincent needs, Gamin has it right here.” then dropping his pack in the middle of the ally he begins digging through it, as the amount of stuff going into and out of the bag seems disproportionate to the room for what would fit Gamin sorts and sifts until finally after about 20 minutes he pulls out a stack of plastic looking cards.

They look like blank credit cards as he hands them to Vincent to inspect. “These are the best, the best disguise ever was, and best ever will be. Gamin found this on TV and made some of his own.” With a little bit of effort Gamin shows how the cards can be attached to the chest of anyone and they will appear to be an authority figure to anyone who sees them. “The magic is strong and can last for over an hour. But these are very valuable, so if you take you owe Gamin big. Gamin may call your name Vincent the Gray”

Having said what he has said Gamin Gamlin seems content as if the deal was already made and hands the deck of ten cards to Vincent. Then he says, "Lets go, Gamin misses his friends from Tomorrow Legion. They helped Gamin and fed Gamin when he was hungry." With those words Gamin is suddenly gone, as if he never was.

Gamin Gamlin

Vincent Gray · Post by **Vincent Gray** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 8:27 pm

Vincent pauses a moment, surprised. He then scoops up the cards and jams them into his pocket. He looks to Hardin and shrugs."I guess we have what we need then?"

Moira O'Dugan · Post by **Moira O'Dugan** » Mon Sep 03, 2018 9:38 am

Vincent Gray wrote:Vincent pauses a moment, surprised. He then scoops up the cards and jams them into his pocket. He looks to Hardin and shrugs."I guess we have what we need then?"

Moira smiles at Vincent. "That wuz easier than expected. Anything else?"

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Mon Sep 03, 2018 6:44 pm

Please List any arms you wish to smuggle in.

Make a single persuasion roll with -1 for long arms or -2 for heavy arms. The Amulets will do the rest.

Hardin · Post by **Hardin** » Tue Sep 04, 2018 1:57 am

RFT wrote:Please List any arms you wish to smuggle in.

Make a single persuasion roll with -1 for long arms or -2 for heavy arms. The Amulets will do the rest.

Hardin will be bringing his borrowed JA-9 along with his pistols and hook sword. The juicers will be bringing their full compliments, except that Matthew will have Hardin’s shotgun instead of his JA-9.

By “single roll,” do you mean one roll for the group (I would assume)?

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Tue Sep 04, 2018 7:25 am

Yes, one roll for the group.

Miles RAD Radoslav · Post by **Miles RAD Radoslav** » Tue Sep 04, 2018 12:45 pm

Sir William considers the need for concealment and sets his rifles aside, holstering his laser pistol instead. "My swords will serve better if we truly face demons," he thinks.

Leethe · Post by **Leethe** » Tue Sep 04, 2018 12:49 pm

Leethe has Huntsman Lightweight Personal Armor and a Vibro Knife. She also has a two handed sword with her.

Vincent Gray · Post by **Vincent Gray** » Tue Sep 04, 2018 6:25 pm

Version ncent wants to smuggle in his LG-6 laser rifle.

Rob Hunter · Post by **Rob Hunter** » Wed Sep 05, 2018 1:01 am

Not sure how the persuasion roll works, but if someone else with high persuasion is making the roll, then I'll try to smuggle in my NEMA Liberator Multi-Rifle.

Hardin · Post by **Hardin** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 11:19 am

Intimidation 7

As the group approaches a guard post and one of the guards hops up like he's going to say something about the party's armament, Hardin makes a guttural sound, almost a growl, and says, "Stand down, son. This is a mite above yer pay grade, an ah ain't got time fer no street-level red tape. Ya'll just be about yer business keepin' an eye on regular folks, an we'll be about ours."

Ndreare · Post by **Ndreare** » Thu May 16, 2019 2:29 pm

RFT wrote:
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Spellcasting [dice:2du2if78]53588:1[/dice:2du2if78]

As the team finishes their discussion and decide that getting to Wheaton quickly is important first step. Calvin looking at the team nods. "I will get you to Wheaton, but from there we go our own ways. Help me get this stuff packed back up." He says as he begins reloading his transport with the foods that fell off.

Pointing out the glitter boy, or is it a girl, will not fit in his transport Maggie is forced to run the few miles to the ley line. A quiet awkwardness sets in giving the heroes 10 minutes of calm to think about everything going on. As they approach the ley line the vehicle begins recharging and Calvin warns everyone to try and keep the noise down as much as possible. The small hive can clearly be seen from here only 10 miles away it is the tallest structure in sight and one that reminds the heroes that even when doing their best some problems are too big for even the mightiest teams.

"I can only take so many of at a time and with the Glitter boy even that will be hard. I suggest she stay here for the second trip where I can take her alone." Calvin says as he refreshes himself on the ley line.

When Nash speaks up. "No, I can follow the ley line on my own if needed. I will watch as you take the rest then you can come back for me." After some conversation it is realized that Nash would be the best to wait behind and the team gathers up for Calvin to do his work.

The arrival in Wheaton is strange as a feeling of being pushed or shunted comes over the party, each of you comes too laying in the arrival yard with a couple of young looking pink and blue skinned women trying to examine you. "Are you alright? You phased in, but there was a high pitched screaming, or squeaking sound and you looked like you were really messed up."

Suddenly the pink skinned girls face begins turning white. "Chaza, do you know who these are? These are those 99 people all over the news."

The blue skinned girl starts looking over your faces and pulls out her data pad. Pulling up some images of each of you from various security cameras around the city she looks amazed. "How did you get here? Where have you been, the kids the juicer, they all said you were sucked into hell?"

As the girls begin chattering with excitement and wanting to take a picture with the team you realize that word of what happened at the orphanage has spread. Your images have circulated around and The 99 are well known and renowned heroes in Wheaton.

As Maggie begins to move again she realizes her power armor has landed on an innocent bystander. The small mouse (or rate, she never could tell the difference) was obviously a sapient from his dress. But he was none to happy looking as he pulled himself up. As he began looking over the crew he also recognizes the team for who they are. The Heroes of Wheaton Orphanage are not only well known, they are simply renowned. The number of corrupted politicians and people exposed form the defeat of the demon there and the removal of his temple allowed Wheaton relief from an evil it did not even know was there until the corruption was expunged. any young TW looking to make a name for himself or test out his latest invention would be highly honored by such as opportunity.

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