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[/cell][cell][center][hr]Synergy Storage Facility
[@vietmyke][hr][/center][color=bfbfbf][quote][color=white]"You can all stop saluting me."[/color] Vyska began with a smile. She gave the Pipe Runner a greeting nod. [color=white]"I know interrupting your day isn't ideal but I want to thank you for your willingness to take us along with you."[/color] She then gestured to the man standing a little behind her. [color=white]"You already know who I am. This is Jack. Head of security, here to further complicate matters. He'll be following me around whether or not I dismiss him."[/color]

[color=white]"That's not true."[/color] The introduced man stepped around Vyska and reached for a handshake. Although his sharper features and flat stare came off as imposing or too serious, the small smile on his lips softened his features just enough to be approachable, at least in that instant. [color=white]"I do hope you don't mind but I [i]will[/i] be tagging along. And before you ask, she [i]has[/i] come prepared."[/color] In the crook of his left arm was a cognac leather jacket that didn't look like it would fit. He himself was wrapped in a tailored dark gray suit and tie while Vyska wore something as dressed up if not more. A dark cloak obscured most of her attire but underneath was a thin golden tinged shirt that was flexible and breathed quite well. Her black pants were flared slightly at the top and tapered toward her boots where they were tucked in. They were of a light but durable material that provided protection against the elements without sacrificing her freedom of movement, or the impression of her wealth.

[color=white]"Jin's got some helmets for you too!"[/color]

Sumire, who was standing a little off to the side, was tapping her head with her knuckles when suddenly, the light in her eyes changed. [color=white]"[i]Not[/i] that it's dangerous!"[/color] There was a nervous laugh as she continued. [color=white]"'Cause he is such a safe driver. We take safety very seriously here."[/color] She was nodding now, her eyebrows made to look as serious as she could manage and was giving Jin a reassuring thumbs-up from under the tablet in her arms.

Eyebrow raised, Vyska looked over at the glass panorama that was still populated with information on her ride. Just under the logged patches to the pipe was another number representing logged repairs to the vehicle registered to him, along with the total cost. It was not small. [color=white]"'Safe' huh?"[/color] She said with a smile, giving Jin a knowing look. Her hand slipped under the cloak and fished a small rectangular shaped object from an invisible pocket. With careful fingers, she opened one end and pulled from it a cigarette that was placed between her lips. [color=white]"Not to worry Mr. Wei. We're not here to talk about that."[/color]

She replaced the packet as her eyes fell expectantly on Jack, who was busy searching his person for something he could not find.[/quote][/color][/cell][/row][/table][/sub][/color][sup][sup][sup][sup][sup][sup][sup][sup][sup][sup][img]https://i.imgur.com/rgopK5m.png[/img][/sup][/sup][/sup][/sup][/sup][/sup][/sup][/sup][/sup][/sup][color=bfbfbf][sub][table][row][sub][sub][sub][sub][sub][img]https://i.imgur.com/twlPnwx.png[/img][/sub][/sub][/sub][/sub][/sub][/row][row][cell][sup][img]https://i.imgur.com/uooNZWo.png[/img][/sup]
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[/cell][cell][center][hr]Badgermole Stadium
[@canaryrose][hr][/center][color=bfbfbf][quote]The girl nodded at Chu, her eyes bouncing from the star, to the box and then to the opposing team. It was obvious despite her efforts to hide it that nerves were trying to get the best of her and for reasons that were clearer to some. The season had been rough on her. The first few games saw Li mostly on the bench and when she did get some time in the light, she'd fumbled some of the plays. An earlier game that ended in a tie would have been an easy win if only she had been more focused but she found herself struggling. And it wasn't like the team wasn't supportive of her. They'd reassured her plenty that many started much the same way but like them, they could see in her potential. The improvements she made and how much better she was now than when she started. However, all Li could think about was how she relied so much on the woman next to her to carry.

Chu had been a hero to many, not least of all to Li and so when she joined, she'd promise to prove herself an asset and not a liability. It had been a fight every time she was on the field but this time it was different. [i]He[/i] was actually here and she could feel the weight of his presence on her shoulders like the heat of the afternoon sun.

She shook her head in an attempt to rid herself of instrusive thoughts and focused on Chu's rallying.

[color=white]"You're right."[/color] She began, her eyes focused now on the woman who had entered the field and was making her way to the center between both teams. Jie Xiao, a renowned singer, was to sing the nation's anthem at the start of the game. A tall and lithe woman with pale skin and long flowing brunette hair that cascaded down to her mid back. The sun glinted against striking green eyes and golden flecks tied to her neck and wrists and drew deep shadows in the folds of her gown that danced around her thin frame. A black and white striped fabric that seemed to encircle her like a wave leaving just enough to the imagination. She strode to her spot in front of a waiting mic. [color=white]"It's just you know... the King. And the crowd. And the anniversary. And the other team and their trophies and for spirit's sake everyone in the Wolfbats is so hot and so damn good. They've got Kanna too."[/color]

Jie took in a deep breath, parted her lips and sang a note that sounded like velvet on silk wind. A soft, pleasurable sound that felt as though she were whispering something sweet in the ear. A secret for every person in attendance. The beginning of the song of the Republic.

[color=white]"How are you so calm?"[/color] Li turned to look at the star stickball player, her neck craned up ever so slightly. There was an ounce of awe in her eyes behind a well of nervous determination.[/quote][/color][/cell][/row][/table][/sub][/color][sup][sup][sup][sup][sup][sup][sup][sup][sup][sup][img]https://i.imgur.com/rgopK5m.png[/img][/sup][/sup][/sup][/sup][/sup][/sup][/sup][/sup][/sup][/sup]