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[color=F92a2a]Level 2 (XP: 6/20)[/color]
Ace Cadet ([@Yankee]) + Big Band ([@Lugubrious])
[b][u]Nyakuza Metro -> Edinburgh MagicaPolis[/u][/b][/center]
Just the three of them against a swarming mob were pretty bad odds, even with their combined skillsets. Wonder Red's Unite Morphs were out of commission until their energy recharged - not that he was eager to use them now that he understood his compatriots could get swept up in their formation too - so fighting them off wasn't an option. They would really have to make a retreat.

The good news is that what they lacked in raw power at the moment they made for in speed. Ace Cadet seemed a natural in traversing dangerous terrain quickly, and Big Band was surprisingly agile for his size and (presumed) weight. Being made out of brass must add a few dozen pounds. Their escape wasn't easy, involving plenty of close calls, crowd control, and a bit of luck, but the trio managed to make it to the Metro's proper exit before they were overwhelmed.

[color=F92a2a]"We're safe,"[/color] Wonder Red said, jinxing them just enough so that one of their more avid pursuers braved the cold in order to get one last assault in. She was swiftly dealt with, though, thanks to the efforts of Red's two partners. [color=F92a2a]"Uhh, correction. [i]Now[/i] we're safe."[/color]

Of course, being safe meant little over the fact that because of his actions, the three were separated from the rest of their team with no easy way to reconnect, in an unfamiliar location that Mission Control back in Alcamoth had no access to, to boot. Strategizing would have to come later, as the first order of business was to deal with their pursuer. Red brought up the possibility of liberating her as they carried her to someplace to rest, but they weren't exactly in the best of situations to add a newcomer on, being so far from the rest.

Afterwards they decided to stop at a pub and figure out what to do next. The news from the Moogle was as helpful as it was demoralizing; no way to get back to Alcamoth and so far north, they would have to find their own means of progress. [color=F92a2a]"Moogle, be sure to inform Commander Nelson of our situation,"[/color] he added. [color=F92a2a]"Without the Virgin Victory fully functional he'll need to be debriefed in person."[/color]

Despite the circumstances Ace Cadet congratulated Red on his Unite Morph's abilities. Red nodded. [color=F92a2a]"A silver lining is always important to keep in mind,"[/color] he noted, [color=F92a2a]"though it's a bit worrying. Back home, civilians could only become part of our Unite Morphs with the use of specially made Wonderful Masks, much like my own. The fact that in this strange world those rules don't apply means we'll have to be careful. You two don't have the same CENTINEL gear like me or my fellow Wonderful Ones, so becoming part of a Morph could have negative effects on your health."[/color]

Big Band brought up the potential issue of clothing, to which Red held up a hand and shook his head. [color=F92a2a]"No need to worry for me. These CENTINEL suits are designed to regulate our body temperature to survivable standards across all sorts of climates, from the chill of the Arctics to the heat below the Earth's crust. A little wintertime weather is no issue for me."[/color]

He continued, [color=F92a2a]"while you and Ace Cadet find better clothing, I can do some cursory recon in the area. It seems the cats of the Metro don't have a reach extending into the city, and being displaced from the rest of our team most likely means we won't have any enemy eyes on us for the time being. A short separation should be fine."[/color] He hopped down from his stool, almost comically like a child. [color=F92a2a]"And I'm sure the two of you can find something out while exploring. Let's say we meet up back near the Metro's entrance in an hour?"[/color]

Wonder Red left the pub (assuming that the other two were like totally chill with that idea) and started his snooping. All Wonderful Ones were trained in the art of on-the-field information gathering, should they ever find themselves cut off from the reconnaissance afforded by Alison and the Commander. Wonder Red began his search in some local hot spots close to the big pumpkin that housed the Metro, namely a lowkey [url=https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/33359823/4adf4078fa75702818910d428bf11cda45c3c7f9.png]coffee café[/url] followed by a much shadier, out-of-the way [url=https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/va11halla/images/9/9e/VA-11_Hall-A_ext.png/revision/latest?cb=20161130043828]punk-ish bar[/url]. Two opposite extremes of clientele and so close to a major hub of travel - there should be at least a few folk between either shop who have heard of strange happenings or gigantic monster sightings.[hr][center][color=F92a2a]757 Words
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