Saltwater Thief

Fairy Tail: Wings & Tails (Rebooted)

@suku Were you still interested in that ruins thing with Annabeth? Because I can still come up with something for it, unless you've already had her get involved in something else.

Fairy Tail: Wings & Tails (Rebooted)

Well, I must express my deepest apologies. It would seem I've allowed work to get the better of me, of late. I'll put some time on thinking up something for those ruins and, if we'd still like to go that way, I can chain up a post for Akatsuki and Annabeth?

Sector X (Invite only)

Sophie Castellia

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK

The sound of someone at the door of her apartment woke Sophie up from her rest, with no small amount of disgruntlement on her part. Falling asleep after her night shift job was hard enough without someone ruining it after 3 lousy hours. Who on earth would be bothering her, anyway? She'd specifically chosen this apartment complex in this part of Boston because, supposedly, nobody ever bothered with it.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK

"Just a minute!" she yelled as she swung herself out of bed and pulled on a pair of pants. It was a gloomy, overcast morning in the Walking City, she noted, as she made her way to the door. "This had better be good..." she muttered.

She cracked the door open and immediately wish she hadn't. Standing there were two middle aged men, all smiles and sunshine, wearing their Sunday best, and holding bibles in their hand. Great. "Hello ma'am," one of them began with that overly cheery tone that only grinded on Sophie's sleepy nerves, "We're here to-"

"Christian, Mormon, or Jo-Ho?" she asked bitterly, cutting him off.

"Umm... excuse me?"

"Christian. Latter-Day Saints. Or Jehova's Witnesses."

"Well, we're here to-"

"Just answer the question."

"Uh... Mormon. We're Mormons."

"I see. Well, let me tell you both something to take back to whatever place runs your organization around here. I'm not interested. I never will be interested. And even if I was interested, you don't want me. Good day."

"But, ma'am-"

"I. Said. Good day." she responded with some bite to her voice and a slam of the door. She leaned against the door then, trying to calm the combination between tiredness and frustration. A few minutes later, when she was sure the men had gone by, she trooped back to her bed. But, as she tried to fall asleep again time after time, the images returned. Flames searing against her mind's eye. The memory of the rubble coming down around her. But most of all, the screams... the screams of her friends, the people who understood her, echoing in her ear as they died. It was the screams that refused to let her sleep. And rather than fight it, she supposed, it was better to just get up and find something to do around the house. Maybe she'd tire herself out enough to take a peaceful nap before work, if she was lucky?

She scoffed at that notion and went to the closet to find a cleaning rag for the kitchen counter.

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Alex Mercede

"Hmm. Ooookay, if he's not coming through there, he's probably turtling..." Alex murmered to himself as he sat in front of his personal computer that he brought to work for the sake of playing games when he had nothing better to do. He'd already typed up the spare reports he needed to and thus far nobody had needed any programming assistance. Which meant he was left to sit here and toy with "N00bD3str0y3r" here as his mental warm-up.

"Okay, so if I send you guys this way, and the rest of the tanks that way, he'll have to deal with a pincer and I can have some fun. Let's just do that, then..."

“Would Miss Autumn Page, Miss Cassie Anderson, Miss Niah Bautista, Mr. Neil Maxwell, Mr. Brandon Hearne, Mr. Andor Lund, and Mr. Alex Mercede please come to the director’s office? I have missions for all of you.” blared the PA system, taking him out of his focus briefly.

"Or not. Sorry mate, can't afford to make this take any longer."

And with that, Alex scrolled over, selected the large aerial attack force he had spent the whole match building while his ground troops fought to the D3str0y3r's base, and sent them flying over to end the match in one fell swoop of bombs, missiles, and gunfire. There was nothing that was going to stop him; he knew there wasn't any anti-air available based on what he'd fought on the way in, which meant he could freely hum Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries" as he walked away.

A few minutes later he was bringing up the rear of the progression into the Director's office. "Director. Cassie." he said, giving a nod of recognition to his boss and one of his kindred spirits from around the office. "Well, seems we're all here. What's the scoop?"

Sector X (Invite only)

Sophie

Name: Sophie Castellia

Age: 19

Appearance:

Hider

Power/ Talent: Surge- Sophie's power is very unique in that it relates to other psychic abilities. Specifically, she has the ability to increase the power of nearby psychics by several magnitudes. How great the boost is depends on Sophie's interaction with the intended recipient(s); she subconsciously buffs all abilities in the area around her by a small amount, but if she focuses she can increase the degree on specific allies. Conversely, if her emotions run high and she loses herself, the effects increase and decrease completely at random until she calms down. But the most powerful form of her ability comes from touch; if Sophie physically touches another psychic and applies herself, their abilities increase in power and flexibility by an absurd amount while the contact is maintained.

Biography: Six years ago, Sophie Castellia was just a normal teenage girl living a normal teenage life. She went to school, she did her homework, and she daydreamed. But, where most girls her age daydreamed about boys (and some of them about other girls) or their ideal, fulfilling careers, Sophie daydreamed about something more abstract; she dreamed of doing some good in the world, helping to better the planet she called home in some meaningful way. And she held that idea into High School, where she signed up for the ROTC program. Her intention was to use that to go into a career in the Armed Forces, but it was cut short when her physical capacities were found wanting. The program told her "Sorry, no thank you" and left it at that. At first, she thought, it was no matter; surely there were other avenues, other paths by which she could help others. And so she soldiered on (Author's Note: hehe. Puns).

Something changed, however, when her unique ability woke up. She'd known about the generic psychic abilities, although hers were weak enough that she could hide them, the same as everyone else. But it wasn't until just after her High School graduation that she discovered Surge. And its discovery is an incident she does not like to talk about. But because of it, Sophie has gone into self-inflicted isolation; she doesn't associate with anybody anymore, psychic or not. And yet, there may yet remain her desire to do good for the world, somewhere...

Hobbies: Reading, drawing, and gardening (it helps keep her calm).

Personality: Sophie is, or rather was, an idealist. She was quick with a kind word, or a hug for those okay with that, and always had something positive or optimistic to say, sometimes almost to the line of naivety. Theoretically, she still is of that quality- but it's all been buried under a mask of stone that refuses to connect with anyone.

Role in Sector X: N/A

Additional Info: Sophie's basic abilities (telekinesis and telepathy) are comparatively weak... unless she Surges herself, that is.

Alex

Name: Alex Mercede

Age: 30

Appearance:

Hider

Power/ Talent: Wave Motion- less a unique ability and more a unique use of telekinesis, Alex can psychically project waves of force outward around him. While this has applications in combat via projecting the waves with enough strength to do damage to targets or structures, Alex primarily uses them as a personal sonar. By projecting the waves throughout an area and bouncing them back to himself, Alex can create a psychic map of the area with all its nooks, crannies, and occupying objects in his mind's eye.

Biography: Nobody at Sector X can really pinpoint when exactly Alex first showed up to work. All they know is he's been there a long time, although the last person to joke he's been there longer than the Director received a reprimand that left them shaken for a week. If someone were to look it up, however, they would find the story of a young man from Los Angeles whose neighborhood had erupted in a spree of psychic gang violence shortly after the gangsters began to use it to their advantage. Strangely enough, almost smack in the middle of the turf war was a single, small apartment complex that remained untouched by the violence. Further scouting by Sector X personnel revealed that the reason behind was a defense of the building put on by various traps and a set of RC cars, copters, and planes armed with tazers, mace, and the occasional flashbang. And all of them were operated by a single man living on the 2nd floor who managed to expertly control and direct the arsenal despite having no cameras and never leaving his room.

When questioned about his methods and motives, Alex was very straightforward about his answers. He calmly explained his unique ability, and simply stated that he would rather his home not be caught up by a bunch of "angry, squabbling teenagers." When asked if he wanted to join Sector X, the otherwise unremarkable man asked only that his neighbors be given the protection they deserved before he left. When Sector X agreed, so too did he.

Hobbies: PC Gaming (particularly the RTS genre), Playing with RC devices, Tai Chi

Personality: Alex is a very direct man in everything he does. He doesn't mince words, nor does he sugarcoat or downplay anything. He tells things like they are, and he will say what he thinks needs to be heard whether the other party wants to hear it or not. Aside from that, he has two general 'modes' to himself; the first, his ordinary mode, is just a typical, everyday guy. When he gets knee-deep in a puzzle or competition, however, he takes on an authoritative demeanor much like a General coming into command of his battalion. Excepting those that outrank him, of course.

Role in Sector X: Field Agent, Strategic Command, Programmer

Additional Info: Alex is never seen without his headphones. They're noise cancelling to an absurd degree, but he only ever wears them when he plays against Koreans in RTS games...

Sector X (Invite only)

Sophie

Name: Sophie Castellia

Age: 19

Appearance:

Hider

Power/ Talent: Surge- Sophie's power is very unique in that it relates to other psychic abilities. Specifically, she has the ability to increase the power of nearby psychics by several magnitudes. How great the boost is depends on Sophie's interaction with the intended recipient(s); she subconsciously buffs all abilities in the area around her by a small amount, but if she focuses she can increase the degree on specific allies. Conversely, if her emotions run high and she loses herself, the effects increase and decrease completely at random until she calms down. But the most powerful form of her ability comes from touch; if Sophie physically touches another psychic and applies herself, their abilities increase in power and flexibility by an absurd amount while the contact is maintained.

Biography: Six years ago, Sophie Castellia was just a normal teenage girl living a normal teenage life. She went to school, she did her homework, and she daydreamed. But, where most girls her age daydreamed about boys (and some of them about other girls) or their ideal, fulfilling careers, Sophie daydreamed about something more abstract; she dreamed of doing some good in the world, helping to better the planet she called home in some meaningful way. And she held that idea into High School, where she signed up for the ROTC program. Her intention was to use that to go into a career in the Armed Forces, but it was cut short when her physical capacities were found wanting. The program told her "Sorry, no thank you" and left it at that. At first, she thought, it was no matter; surely there were other avenues, other paths by which she could help others. And so she soldiered on (Author's Note: hehe. Puns).

Something changed, however, when her unique ability woke up. She'd known about the generic psychic abilities, although hers were weak enough that she could hide them, the same as everyone else. But it wasn't until just after her High School graduation that she discovered Surge. And its discovery is an incident she does not like to talk about. But because of it, Sophie has gone into self-inflicted isolation; she doesn't associate with anybody anymore, psychic or not. And yet, there may yet remain her desire to do good for the world, somewhere...

Hobbies: Reading, drawing, and gardening (it helps keep her calm).

Personality: Sophie is, or rather was, an idealist. She was quick with a kind word, or a hug for those okay with that, and always had something positive or optimistic to say, sometimes almost to the line of naivety. Theoretically, she still is of that quality- but it's all been buried under a mask of stone that refuses to connect with anyone.

Role in Sector X: N/A

Additional Info: Sophie's basic abilities (telekinesis and telepathy) are comparatively weak... unless she Surges herself, that is.

Alex

Name: Alex Mercede

Age: 30

Appearance:

Hider

Power/ Talent: Wave Motion- less a unique ability and more a unique use of telekinesis, Alex can psychically project waves of force outward around him. While this has applications in combat via projecting the waves with enough strength to do damage to targets or structures, Alex primarily uses them as a personal sonar. By projecting the waves throughout an area and bouncing them back to himself, Alex can create a psychic map of the area with all its nooks, crannies, and occupying objects in his mind's eye.

Biography: Nobody at Sector X can really pinpoint when exactly Alex first showed up to work. All they know is he's been there a long time, although the last person to joke he's been there longer than the Director received a reprimand that left them shaken for a week. If someone were to look it up, however, they would find the story of a young man from Los Angeles whose neighborhood had erupted in a spree of psychic gang violence shortly after the gangsters began to use it to their advantage. Strangely enough, almost smack in the middle of the turf war was a single, small apartment complex that remained untouched by the violence. Further scouting by Sector X personnel revealed that the reason behind was a defense of the building put on by various traps and a set of RC cars, copters, and planes armed with tazers, mace, and the occasional flashbang. And all of them were operated by a single man living on the 2nd floor who managed to expertly control and direct the arsenal despite having no cameras and never leaving his room.

When questioned about his methods and motives, Alex was very straightforward about his answers. He calmly explained his unique ability, and simply stated that he would rather his home not be caught up by a bunch of "angry, squabbling teenagers." When asked if he wanted to join Sector X, the otherwise unremarkable man asked only that his neighbors be given the protection they deserved before he left. When Sector X agreed, so too did he.

Hobbies: PC Gaming (particularly the RTS genre), Playing with RC devices, Tai Chi

Personality: Alex is a very direct man in everything he does. He doesn't mince words, nor does he sugarcoat or downplay anything. He tells things like they are, and he will say what he thinks needs to be heard whether the other party wants to hear it or not. Aside from that, he has two general 'modes' to himself; the first, his ordinary mode, is just a typical, everyday guy. When he gets knee-deep in a puzzle or competition, however, he takes on an authoritative demeanor much like a General coming into command of his battalion. Excepting those that outrank him, of course.

Role in Sector X: Field Agent, Strategic Command, Programmer

Additional Info: Alex is never seen without his headphones. They're noise cancelling to an absurd degree, but he only ever wears them when he plays against Koreans in RTS games...

Fairy Tail: Wings & Tails (Rebooted)

I will be posting later today (the 25th) in between work shifts.

Fairy Tail: Wings & Tails (Rebooted)

My apologies for the tardiness, but there is my post.

Fairy Tail: Wings & Tails (Rebooted)

Annabeth Justenfant

The Guild Hall was a rowdy, cacophonous mess of activity, same as any other day. Sometimes Annabeth wondered why anybody thought combining every Guild in Fiore under one roof on a daily basis was a good idea. The fact the building was still standing was, in her mind, nothing short of miraculous. But then, that was partially her responsibility; she was, after all, one of the S-Class mages, and that meant she was expected to help keep the building in one piece as best she could. Though that didn't mean she had to like it, she thought, as a group of four mages began to start brawling with one another at a table nearby where she was peacefully eating. Initially, it was alright- just fists and boots, nothing dangerous. Brief, comical fisticuffs were usually not the issue.

And then one of them threw a fireball.

Annabeth smelled the spell before it even fully formed in his hand; fire magic always had this odd sort of burning scent that went before it, and she was very acutely aware of that. The torch bolt went wide of its target, but just as the others began to call up magical counterattacks they were all stopped by an ornate spear flying through the air and impaling itself in the middle of their fight. A second after, Annabeth appeared next to it, standing in between them. "I certainly hope," she said in a polite but firm tone that had all the feeling of a disappointed mother, "That I didn't just see any offensive magic about to be cast. Because I'm certain such fine, upstanding young mages are aware of the Guild Hall rules, and would never, ever break them by using magic against one another outside of the sparring ring. Riiiiiight, boys?"

The color drained from the faces of all four lads as they sheepishly apologized. While she was not the strongest mage in the Wizards, the threat of an angry Anna was still quite potent as an enforcement tool. But, then, there was also her sweet side. "Good!" she exclaimed as she smiled and patted each of them on the head, "Because the last thing we want is any of you getting hurt. Go on, get back to the table, your food's all getting cold."

Mages these days. rang a voice in her head that only she could hear, They're all so quick to reach for the mana. What ever happened to talking about your problems?

This, coming from a mystical artifact for the express purpose of solving problems with his pointy end?

I was a last resort, and I solved any problem I was confronted by with dignity! I didn't Magic Missile first and ask questions if anything was still alive! By the by, it seems there's someone over there looking for you.

"Hmm?" she asked as she turned her head about. Sure enough, there was Akatsuki, waving at her as she tried to edge through the bustling crowd. "Ah, there we are. Thanks, Gungnir."

At your service, Mistress.

By then, the teenage lady had made her way over, and Annabeth greeted her with a smile. "Miss Kawashiro! What can I do for you, hmm?"

@Suku

Fairy Tail: Wings & Tails (Rebooted)

Ah, there it is. Okay then, let me see here...

Fairy Tail: Wings & Tails (Rebooted)

@Saltwater Thiefthought I mention I had my char Akatsuki looking for yours

@Suku

Did you? I'll have to double check that.