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Black James(!)



Location: Agriculture




James looked to his escort, a taller fellow who had a look that screamed his preference to be far away and doing anything else. He remained vigilant; after all, James was a murderer now. His past actions could not negate the truth of this, merely explain it. And as each minute ticked by, the unenviable blackneck became less and less a part of their community. Hearts would continue to harden as the ethical implications of what he did cycled through their psyches, and he might find that any charms he possessed would come up wanting, as Newnanites turned grief to anger as a defense mechanism. But it didn't matter. James would miss them, truly miss them, so very much.

He regarded the notebooks wrapped in the tote bag as he was handing them over to his escort, and thought better of it. "Naw, man. Done changed my mind. Got to explain a little bit to the man. Owe him that. Might be my last chance, y'get me?" He smiled weakly. "Don't worry there, brother. It'll all be over with soon. C'mon, let's..."

It was at this moment that he noticed the barely familiar frame of Gavin sauntering up to him. He could see a glimmer of recognition, as if the man were specifically looking for him. When it turned out that he actually was, it was still surprising to him. "Yeah, hey hey... look, um, now ain't the best time for a talk, I don't think. I'm in the middle of gettin' myself exiled... Wait, what you mean about Proposition?"



Ash Holloway



Location: Building A (Ash's House)




Oh yeah, he was smitten. Hard, too. But more than that, Ash found that he could draw a sense of stability and strength from the woman, as if they had served together or had known one another prior to the planet turning sideways. Ash looked soulfully into her eyes, a tiny smile of solid satisfaction showing itself. Listening to her words, he gave the barest of perceptible nods. He wanted to feel happier, and in truth did. Really did. But the situation going on outside of the walls of his house was deadly serious. Reconciling the Soldier from the Man, from the Leader that Newnan needed was going to be more difficult from this point on, he could tell. But maybe when it was just the two of them, no matter what else was going on, he could steal some time just for them.

"What I need, Thana... I need you in my corner. I need you to quietly let me know when I'm screwing up, and counsel me back from it. And to be blunt, what with James leaving, I need a new Agricultural Lead. And the ability to see into his head. He'd already started plans for this year's crops, and some "away missions" besides."

Ash sighed. "But yeah, you're right. We need to get back out there." He smiled, a little more openly this time. "For now." He remembered the previous night. Hell, he would never forget the previous night. The smile still on his face, he backed slowly toward James's belongings he had set down earlier. Ash let his gaze linger on Thana, unwilling to look away until the last possible instant. He was in love.

Breaking the mood, Ash's radio barked at him. It was Jim, with very interesting news. "Understood, Jim. That's a little unexpected. If he wants to leave, go ahead." Ryan wanted to leave Newnan, too? Ash hoped it wasn't to pursue some form or revenge against James for killing Dick, away from prying eyes. He had to look at this situation himself. If he suspected something shady, then he'd insist on staggering their departure times. "Back on the clock, indeed..." he drawled out, the native Virginian accent more prominent in those words than anything he'd spoken in a long while.



@Lady Amalthea

Yeah, big oops on that one. CS is posted now, relationships to come next. So far, I have her knowing Caesar, Alicia, Bridgette, Astrid, and Lola. PMing you what I have on relations involving your characters for approval.








Keystone

Location: Crossed Swords Inn & Tavern
Interacting With: The Group




Keystone took in what was being said with keen interest. A different facet of him had been brought out, one where his obvious lack of charm and formal education was somehow obscured as his eyes and manner became sharper, more inquisitive, dare it be mentioned: Wise? Yes, a look of familiar wisdom crept onto the blunt, scarred features of the hulking man, giving him a sort of ruthless clarity in posture and speech. He assumed a straight stance with his feet shoulder-width apart and his head bowed slightly. Eyes darted around the room to gather any facial expressions from their group, hopefully to ascertain whether there were any additions or feedback forthcoming. His hands hung in front of him, one clasped in the other.

When there was a break in the discussion to speak, he did, keeping his accent a slight as he could. "Right. Only reason for a series of patterned attack is 'cause whoever's in charge is lookin' for something still. Now, what's this place 'ere, Deymin's Tower? It ain't been hit, and unless I'm daft it's in the pattern like it ought to have. I'm wantin' to put eyes on that while it's still light out, get me? Seems a spot like that, we'd want to go in expectin' to be loud and angry."

Of course, then there was the information about the amulet. It would ordinarily seem silly to put time and resources into a piece of jewelry hinted at in a dream, but Sana had certain mystical abilities that Keystone didn't understand in the least, even among other magic users. It didn't make much sense to him, but if new information could be gleaned from it, then he was all for it. "I ain't the type what goes for shiny bits 'round the neck, but if this means somethin', mayhap we should look about for it, too. Rocks, carved or natural, can mean a heap of things. That ruined tower, the caves, or even the bloody root cellar o' your friend that farmer's."

He thought for a second, "Now, if the pattern has stuff bein' hit at night, I says we look into where's next in the pattern, advance of them."




"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."

Location: Almack's




In truth, Mary hadn't actually expected an apology from the man in any fashion. Be it overtly gruff or unconvincing, he did speak the words and then begin to exit the hall. Perhaps the odd man had some ethical merit buried in there someplace, even if it had to be yanked to the forefront by a holy woman with a huge bore pistol. Mary cocked her head to the side slightly and watched Thalken depart. She nodded slowly, giving a little bit of what she took as understanding of the strange man's demeanor. London did produce some odd ducks, the state of their aggression and potential for threat needing to be constantly reassessed. She would keep tabs on this man in the meantime, and resolved to ask into his family's history from third party sources.

The sound of firearm hammers uncocking could be heard as the Apostolic Dame lowered her howdah gun. As it slid back into its American-style holster, she intoned quietly, "Thank you, Brother Talink." It was a polite nothing. Not like she could see this man, seemingly possessed of prideful arrogance, ever donning the Black (to say Church garb, not gothic stylings) or becoming a monk. Her hand relaxed from her weaponry and she bent back down, taking up the legs of the departed Mosi Crane. "The Grand Duchess will be able to ensure her undisturbed and eternal rest, Lady Crypt. Let us get your friend out to her with haste, that Her Grace may apply her talents and I might see to the Soulless before they reanimate."





Passive Skills:
  • Fal'shbort - You are tougher, stronger, more Russian!
  • Tretiy Glaz - An ability that gives a person a sixth sense into the future. Unpredictable and random.


Location: Almack's Assembly Rooms




The strange, dark woman Vladimir had just read with his cursory Chteniye Dushi reading had just stepped away with barely a word. Maybe it was something he had said; his demeanor was something of an acquired flavor for some. Not to mention that this was Great Britain - he and his people were not quite as widely known here, nor the abilities of their Rusyn Cossack training. The more likely answer, of course, was that she really just wanted to find her brother. The eccentric Russian with the garnered title of The Great Bazhooli did like to attribute the more dramatic reason to any situation, at least in the telling of any good story. A little flair never hurt anybody. In most cases.

Well, someone had to assist in the reclamation of dead people, which Vladimir assumed was going to be that scary Catholic girl who had mentioned something to that effect earlier, and someone had to give physical presence around Elizaveta to act as bodyguard in this strange, foreign land. I mean, the things they called "pudding"? Monstrous. No, he was going to sit tight and, with the assistance of the massive Siberian cat, make sure that his little Veta remained safe and calm; safe from Soulless and locals, both. Slow steps brought him back to the Grand Duchess as he drew two decently intimidating knives from one of the many places he maintained sharp things on his person, and proceeded to twirl them between his fingers in quick, fluid motions - up and back, down and forward.

He did notice a man elsewhere in the room. He had a damaged eye and gripped the hilt of his sword, and looked hesitant to approach. He smiled broadly at the man, mumbling, "...Вся эта суета над котенком..." and increased the volume of his voice to something more cheerful and understandable, "Come! Come... You vish audience vith Grand Duchess? She rests now, prepares for ritual to cleanse dead from taint of Soulless. Maybe you bring corpse as offering, da? Maybe two? You are big man, can handle two." he nodded vigorously, happy to continue twirling knives throughout the exchange.


Reginald Keystone



Location: Qasr El Nil Barracks





With Vera's sudden burst back into the realm of consciousness and the entrance of the Medial Officer, Reginald regained the vast majority of his earlier good spirits. There were always setbacks when getting underway with any assignment of any decent worth, and this was no exception. The fact that it happened to Vera, on the other hand, made it a lot more personal than most setbacks. The venerable officer made it a point to get with her just as soon as business was concluded to find out exactly what happened, seeing as his lack of discernible medical training would just put him in the way. "Yes, excellent. There there, Lady Munn, you do as the Doctor says; he shall have you up and cricketing in no time, you'll see." He was concerned. Something had to have caused this, and preferably not another one of those "visions". Yes, he would find out. But first, there was a matter to attend as the Medical Officer plied his trade.

Josephine's sudden apology took him unexpectedly. "Yes. Why, umm... Certainly, young miss. As it turns this hour, we've quite dodged the bullet." he still seemed more jovial than usual, even though his voice took on a sterner aspect, not unlike a lightly reprimanding father, "But care must be taken, always. Sinking ships, and whatnot..." The Lord Major cleared his throat, and continued in a more proper, businesslike manner, "I've no difficulty with you visiting Vera in the Infirmary, ordinary circumstances, but as it turns out we have a discussion to be had after breakfast proper; yourself, myself, and your man Haakon. We shall address the matter in the more private environs of my office, after you have, as you put it, "freshened up" a bit, yes?"





Caesar y Keystone


Location: Justice Asylum



The older Mexican had a profound feeling that they had lingered in that building for far too long. His desire to leave grew with each passing minute, in no small part due to the number of heavily armed Californians with ties to a crooked law enforcement agency in his general vicinity. With all of the death slamming into the streets just recently (sometimes literally), Caesar wished to be on his way prior to some random bullet tearing off a lobe of his brain before he could bury his daughter and find out what secrets she was hiding back in Monterrey.

Meanwhile, Keystone was having a slightly better time of it. He stuck to Cecily like a giant, Cockney shadow as she moved from this place to that, experiencing the elation of going to retrieve the video, then the sudden disappointment as it was not within the realm of possibility. Still, this was more of the kind of work that he was accustomed to performing; Keystone was a massive blunt object that was best thrown against an opponent or used as a living wall, interposed between danger and someone in need of protection from it.

Naturally, the big man had accepted the card from the SWAT lead, as he would be the only one of their group in country after tomorrow morning (a fact that he kept to himself, as did Caesar). When they had all finished with their statements, Caesar motioned them in close and spoke with nonchalant but quiet tones. "If we're wrapped up, let's get going. It feels like we've been in this asylum for a month. And you and I," he motioned to Cecily, "...we need to pack. I'm going to lend you the Big Guy," a thumb to Keystone, "if you'd feel more comfortable, given that there's a psychopath out there someplace. I'm not sure I'll be sleeping until we get on the plane, myself."

Mind ever on food, Keystone interjected, "Yeah, Boss. I got 'er. Well, if'n she's game, any'ow." He grinned at the young Coroner, "So, 'owsaboutya then, Miss Cecily? Up for it? And wheres you wanna go for eats?"
@Lady Amalthea

Edit made. Thanks!
@Lady Amalthea

That was very presumptuous of me. Sorry about that. Please, if you would be as kind, would you make the roll for seed stores from the previous harvest? James isn't going to nab anything that the community is going to need, or even be tight with. Thanks for the opportunity to make an edit.

EDIT: On second thought, it's not very fair this late in the countdown to ask for a roll. Will edit it out entirely. Thanks!


William Harper

Location: Captain's Office


Tech secured, Harper took a quick jog back to the fore. He paused for a second, considering his options. Basic information on the ship and items of a technical nature were readily accessible from the Bridge, true, but he had already gathered what he could from the Bridge. At least, what a Lieutenant could gather from the Bridge. After the nabbing what he could and covering his tracks, most of the systems were back to default. It would take a little doing, but recovery might be possible with time and a little effort.

The problem was that all the good stuff would require Captain's access. Ordinarily, the Bridge would be the optimal spot to access what he needed, but as he couldn't manage to screw together a Captain's rank for this little endeavor, he would have to take this to the old man's office. Affecting a flawless Alliance Right Face, he threw a salute at the office door and boldly stated, "Requesting permission to enter, sir!"

Nothing...

Harper put a hand to his ear, as if actually listening to the absent dead guy. Cocking his head to the side, he waited for a second or two before responding to himself with a satirical, "...Thank you, Cap'n!" and stepping through the door. After knowing the Captain for a scant few days, this office was everything he had expected it was. Organized, uptight, and sterile. There was a sense that it was used recently by someone else; a few things not perfectly in place, but he assumed that it was due to the presence of Anisa. The details aside, this place was serviceable for working on high-end electronics, possibly as an operating theatre.

"What was that, Captain?" asked Harper. "Make myself at home? Only because you insist, sir." He slid fluidly behind the desk which dominated the room, settling himself into the very stately chair that once served as resting place for the asses of persons infinitely more loyal to the cause than himself. "You know, chair," he said aloud again, obviously addressing the piece of furniture beneath himself, "I damn near got the official nod to sit in one of you, a while back. That, or acquire extended secondary education. Think I made the right choice? Hmm? Really? Well, fuck you, chair. You and your desk buddy, both. I'm a lot more clever than you. Oh yeah, and I'm definitely going through those drawers while I'm running a diagnostic, you can both eat it." He giggled a little while he connected his black box terminal to the Captain's personal one. "Eat it."

Yes, he was running a cursory diagnostic before delving any further. It was the smart move. And yes, true to his word to the ...chair... he was definitely looting the office for anything it might hold, be it contraband, personal effects, hardcopy backups, password clues, etc. Fast and efficient. He was a man of his word, after all.




Foy Coiffeur

Location: Cargo


Upon hearing that the Preacher was indeed in the mood for what they referred to on Farraday as "a bit of sport", Foy seemed pleased with the situation. He snapped his fingers in the air, using the gesture to draw attention to himself as he pointed at both Atticus and Jahosafat simultaneously, offering, "Excellent notion, yes, particularly excellent notion. This evening appears to be coagulating into quite the social affair! Now, so far as I can gather from our impromptu planning, we've three out of four speaking up in the positive, leaving but one, that particular singularity being our new Captain." he paused for a second, "Well, not quite my Captain yet; I've not committed to terms as of this, our ongoing conversation. I remain hopeful, however. It has been ages since I've traded fire nor fisticuffs alongside my truest comrade." He tipped his cap ever so slightly in the direction of Jahosafat to emphasize the object of his last descriptor.

Foy was in good spirits. His mood was elevated enough that he volunteered something slightly out of character. "Oh, Miss Pender? No no, my apologies madame, Doctor Pender. Or shall I call you Dorothy? I am unsure as to whether our present set of social circumstances appropriately colors our means of address more toward the formal, the professional, or the personal. Certainly, we aren't quite friends yet; not at this juncture. Nor are we colleagues, either. Hmm... It is a pip confusing, but nonetheless a digression of my point, that being unmentioned until the following: If you desire the additional assistance of the dolly for purposes of transporting our personals and sundries from Point A (that being our merchant-bound vessel) to Point B (the recently acquired storage holdings), kindly allow me the space of five minutes to acquire the last of my professional cases, and I shall dedicate myself toward the expedient movement and storage of our collective belongings."

It may have seemed like a sliver of altruism came from Foy right then, but the truth lay nearer to the fact that the sooner they put distance between them and the Retribution, the sooner they could move along to the frivolity. "I say, perhaps after the more laborious of our efforts have concluded and our business draws to its cessation, I should hazard a look into town; get a feel for local prices and attempt to secure suitable lodging, so much as the civilized parts around these docks may provide." Foy began back out of the Cargo Bay, eager to grab the last of his things and get started.

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