[center][h2][color=a95c68]Jacqueline Leroux[/color][/h2][/center]
Unfortunately, the small ghosts – or rather, souls, according to Gunther – couldn’t be killed by Havoc. Still, Jacqueline smashed their hiding spaces, which left them with less objects to weaponize. It was better than nothing, she figured, and thrashing the was kinda fun. Not as satisfactory as bringing down Gunther or his underlings, but, well. It worked some of the stress and frustration out of her system. By the ache in her stomach area, however, Jacqueline was aware her wound was getting aggravated in exchange. [color=a95c68][i]This better end soon.[/i][/color]

Just as she thought, Billy returned. She turned to look at him. He was by his lonesome. Her muscles tensed, and a glare formed on her face, lips twisting into a snarl. As soon as she started mentally cursing the bastard, and was about to spring into action, though, Binky showed up as well. Jacqueline exhaled in relief, though she still thrumming from that unused bout of adrenaline.

Surprisingly, their boss showed up as well for some reason. Fritzi was trying to pin all the blame on Mavericks and/or Freelancers, but Jacqueline was dubious that the government’s action was faultless. In the end, how could anyone know if Justin escaped because the mess on Shimr, the public announcement, or maybe, just maybe, because he saw he had enemy on two or three sides coming for him? The doctor went ahead to bicker with Billy over territory rights, which made the respective leaders seem nothing less than full-fledged gangsters.

Jacqueline was annoyed with the situation, and the condescension from her boss – though directed at their enemies – was just as irritating. Finally, the doctor finished with her monologue by issuing an ultimatum. [color=a95c68][i]The fuck’s with the ice-cream mention? Is she for real?[/i][/color] One way or another, her speech had its intended effect. Some of the freelancers did depart without further ado, a result Jacqueline couldn’t really complain about. 

The thought that they weren’t – or more likely, couldn’t – prioritize tracking Justin right then was unpleasant. But if Fritzi thought she could handle Billy, they might as well give it a try.

For a while, it looked like Jacqueline wouldn’t get to do much but stand and watch. Most of the freelancers were dispersing, so it’s not like there was anyone to attack besides Billy, whom the doctor claimed as her target. The situation changed when the illumination on the statue dissipated, and someone constructed some sort of tower in the distance. That most likely wasn’t Breacher’s work, as their side had no reason for such an object. It looked like it was there for cover or as an obstacle, since it was between Fritzi and Billy.

Jacqueline moved a bit closer, in front of Wukong. As she peered around, she saw a shape moving. [color=a95c68][i]Hm?[/i][/color] It wasn’t an ally…No, it was that one Freelancer who’d nearly killed Valkyrie. [color=a95c68]“Enemy nearby, watch out. Moving to intercept,”[/color] she whispered to the trio. Then, she proceeded to do so, ducking beneath Valkyrie’s gun as she passed her by. The lighting was poor, there was clutter all around, and both she and the three she was leaving behind were injured. It kinda sucked, but a job was a job, and their boss had just changed the mission parameters.

It didn’t take long to get closer to Klava, even if she couldn’t straight out charge at her in the darkness. When she was close enough for her opponent to be within reach of her war pick, though, she swung at the other’s knee. One, it’d be good to limit her movements, and two, it’d be repayment for when the girl tried busting her leg.
[hr][hr][center]Havoc | Great Axe | Arcane | Pry
Eternal Knight | Perfectly polished 
Forged Arsenal | Earth/Metal | Fissure 
[Quake (2), Mass (2)] Damage X (6), AoE (2), Enhance (2), Powerful (0), Dispel (6), Shield (4)

DAMAGE: B | SPEED: D | SENTINEL: D | 500

PHYSICAL: E | ARCANE: C | CHAOS: D | 28[/center]