Genni

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@SimplyJohn Is there a CS for Nerys at all, or was she just a plot device? It'd be interesting to find out how such a powerful, and kinky, creature ended up as a glorified fire extinguisher.

The Echo Game! Something Different! Always Recruiting! Exclamation Marks!

I hope you don't mind that I included myself in the Galaxy of Fantasy mmo as well

@Aphelion

No problem. It makes sense that a game as popular as GoF would have players worldwide, and since the Echo Game sounds like one big MMO there's sure to be a crossover following. :)

The Broken Drum - Casual drop-in chat for out-of-work adventurers

@HolyHell "Why did you wake me up?! Why would you disturb such a beautiful dream! Is this what you do? Go around and ruin peoples dreams!"

At first Astrape was taken aback by the imp's accusation, but as his words sank in she felt the fires of her rage building within her. The sparks she'd used to aid in Murmur's recovery began to grow, rippling up and along her arm as they merged together to form arcs of bright energy. "Is this what I do? Is this what I do?" She screamed angrily, her barely contained fury causing her eyes to sparkle and flash with power.

"Do you not know who I am, base creature? Do you not know the daughter of Odin, sister of Thor and Aldrif, handmaiden to Zeus himself? Do you not know..." As she spoke Astrape reached her hand back, the rippling energy merging together into the form of a great spear. Just as it seemed ready to strike the far end of the shaft tapped against the frozen orc's uplifted axe behind Astrape and in an instant blinding flash of blue white light the beast was reduced to nothing more than a pile of ash in the middle of the floor, its weapons falling melted and useless on top of the heap.

For a moment the lightning goddess simply stood there, her form once more that of an unimposing young woman with one empty hand held high in the air and a look of sheepish uncertainty slowly melting onto her face. Finally her voice cracked between her lips, almost a whisper compared to the booming volume it had had only moments before, "_{...astrape...}" She concluded, her grand crescendo reduced to nothing more than a whimper.

Leaning forwards over Murmur Astrape screwed her hands together apologetically, "Umm... sorry about this," she muttered, her eyes darting sideways towards the bar for a moment, "Would you mind if I... umm, topped up a little before we continue with this?" Just then the tavern door was kicked open as the half-troll who'd darted outside only moments before stormed back in again. @SimplyJohn "Right... Which one of you damn sodding fools set fire to my yard!?!"

Quickly shrinking back Astrape's eyes darted over to the bard by the bar, hoping he, as the only one who'd noted her entrance, wouldn't finger her as the culprit as she slunk slowly back into the shadows.

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Until we actually get into the game and find out the state of the world we won't really know what our characters might end up wearing. I just wanted to make sure I had the most obvious options covered. :)

And yes, one of my first objectives will be to make an entire country my personal wardrobe and dressing room, putting the entire population to work making me new outfits. >D

The Broken Drum - Casual drop-in chat for out-of-work adventurers

As she walked into the bar Astrape quickly scanned the room, hoping no-one had noticed the blazing inferno threatening to burn down the stables behind her. Out of all the people there the only one who seemed to be paying her any attention was the bard leaning against the bar, his eyes staring right at her as she made her way through the crowd towards an empty table.

There was something about that boy that was vaguely familiar, a feeling in the air around him that spoke of ancient magics which seemed to resonant with her own powers. Sparks danced in the air between them for a moment before Astrape realised she's stepped in a pool of drool leaking from the mouth of a strange imp creature which seemed to be passed out on the floor. Breaking her attention away from the boy Astrape leaned down to inspect the unusual creature, running her hand across its brow so she could peer into its eyes.

@HolyHell "Are you okay, strange creature?" She asked the imp, letting a sliver of power flow from her fingers to sparkle against his skin. Hopefully that should be enough to rouse the imp from his slumber, she thought to herself kindly.

Code of the Burned [FULL]

It's the Peter Principle. People always get promoted to their level of incompetence, and then rely on the skills of those beneath them to cover up the fact they can't do their jobs. By promoting me you'll all have to do the work instead as I start delegating my duties out and taking longer lunch breaks. :D

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If it's randomly based on colour dibs on the purple one!

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Oww gawd... this is what I get for being good at something, responsibility!?! I'm gonna go back to being useless again, at least I won't have people's virtual lives in her virtual hands then. :p

Operational Status^[KEY]:
'Patch' - @SimplyJohn - Surprise - In Transit
'Condor' - @Genni - Behind Closed Doors - In play
Turpin - @Avanhelsing - Surprise - In Transit
'Kheshig' - @Skythikon - Behind Closed Doors - Active
'Archangel' - @Jangel13 - Overwatch - Active
'Wise Owl' - @RomanAria - Surprise - In Transit
'Birdseed' - @Dragonite777 - Behind Closed Doors - In play

@Dragonite777 Time for Birdseed to break out the manipulative mojo? :)

Code of the Burned [FULL]

I'm so confused. I have no idea what the hell is going on.

@Avanhelsing

Behind Closed Doors:

Kheshig dropped Condor and Birdseed off in the middle of town and they then walked to the flower shop together while he drove around to the back dressed as an electrician. Condor's currently waiting to hear from Kheshig to know when to start the distraction in order for Kheshig to enter the property under the guise of repairing some sort of fault with their systems.

Surprise:

Patch, Turpin and Owl are currently driving from the safe house to the warehouse full of weapons, where Turpin will sneak in and plant explosives while the other two act as back-up and cover for him.

Overwatch:

Archangel is back at the safe house, providing tactical and communications support via the radio to both teams. He provided some intel on the warehouse,¹ but will also be providing updates during the mission as they become relevant.

For your part Jack is currently reviewing the intel he has on the building while riding in the car² and should be looking for ways to infiltrate the place without the on-site technicians spotting him.³ You should feel free to write up the arrival at the warehouse anytime you like at this point, since 'Team Threeway' is in position and ready to go as soon as Kheshig reports in.

EDIT: Since Condor mentioned that it was 'just after three in the afternoon' when 'Team Threeway' left the safe house and it would've taken about an hour for them to get to town we can presume that the time is around 16:15-16:30 in-game right now. Which would give Jack about four and a half hours of daylight left (presuming the story is happening in May that is.) :) I made a backhand reference to the time in my post by stating the shop assistant was clearing the display stand, since at that time of day the flower shop would be preparing to close.

You can pretty much ignore anything that gets posted by @Skythikon, @Dragonite777 or myself since we're on a totally different mission and Jack wouldn't know anything about what was happening to them unless Archangel informs his about it.

Just to check, is 'Fox' Jack's official callsign, or just a nickname Owl uses for him?

_{1 - Archangel: "I got a 3d layout of the area for you guys and a number of cameras on the ground floor. it seems that most of the people are technicians so keep those gun shots to a minimum."
2 - Patch is driving, Jack's in the passenger seat and Owl's in the back seat.
3 - On 'Team Sneaky-Sneaky-Boom' Patch is carrying a medical kit and a single pistol of unknown make concealed in the back of his pants; Owl is carrying two pistols of unknown make, one in a purse and the other tucked in her belt; Jack's got 'his stuff' from the safe house, no mention has been made of any weapons yet but we can presume he's equipped with something to defend himself with.}

The Broken Drum - Casual drop-in chat for out-of-work adventurers

With a blinding flash of light the goddess in the form of a young woman appeared in the middle of the yard, her gaze wandering serenely over the collapsed remains of an old cart and the weather-worn sign proclaiming the inn to be the Broken Drum before she finally noticed the flames steadily growing in the folds of her dress.

"...ohfuckohfuckohfuck..." She muttered hopping from one foot to another as she made her way quickly over to a nearby horse trough and doused the fire with a quick splash of water, sending electrical sparks flying as her powers and the liquid met in a cascade of rioting power. Soon the nearby pile of straw was ablaze with Astrape standing sheepishly nearby. Hoping no-one had spotted her little accident the lightning goddess quickly sidled into the tavern, putting an an air of innocence which just screamed 'guilty' to everyone who saw her.