Mass Effect RP: The Aegis Protection Firm

[Chicago Ted]

"Santius... There's a line between sarcasm and insulting. That line is frequency. Frequency shows that you lack respect, that you can't care for the situation. That and the way you use it is quite frankly shit. Regardless, cut it. If it's going to set him or anyone else off or not be completely obvious I don't want you saying it. Because I honestly don't care if you're intending it or not, if it comes down to it, you're in just as much shit as him. Put a filter on that mouth and I think the problem will be fixed. So Santius, cut the shit and don't provoke anything. Lux will settle down if left alone, but if you pester him, he's going to strike back, and I'm not talking verbally."

He paused for a second, and almost looked like he was going to get up, before settling himself more comfortably in the chair.

"Actually, you can put a filter on a lot. I don't want to be hearing this stream of pessimism coming out of you. Frankly all it does it get everyone angry and kill morale. Now, this makes things a ***** for me, especially when I'm in a situation such as this. I'm afraid if morale gets any lower Santius, I'm going to have to start disciplining to get things done. And I'll let it be known, it's not just from the Batarian military I've taken my notes."

 

[Captainguy42]

Yossar turned to reply to Basara, " The Krogan mentioned that he would prefer that Santius had been in Xandus's seat when they were attacked, that sparked an arguement, leading to Verahl calling them in." When he was finished he extended a hand towards Basara.

"I don't think we were ever formally introduced, I'm Yossar Terreg, Verahl just hired me."

 

[Chicago Ted]

Verahl's gaze harshed on Santius.

"You won't try, you simply won't be one. Is that clear?"

 

[Chicago Ted]

Lux creeped back into the games room. He was looking fairly shaken. His voice trembled slightly when he spoke.

"You didn't tell me... he was wearing his old armor..."

His hand slowly rubbed his face while he closed his eyes, attempting to relax himself.

 

[Chicago Ted]

Verahl remained quiet for a while. He simply sat and stared Santius in the eyes. They carried an unsaid message. They were telling him not to screw up. They gave a glimpse of a horrible sadistic side, eager to crack the whip if he stepped out of line. It pierced Santius, again sending an unnatural chill up his back.

His head then nodded, breaking the tableau of unsettling dread that had flourished in the room.

"Go. Raven is in charge while I'm gone. Be sure to tell Ocara so he can deliver that message. Also tell him next time he doesn't come at my call, I'll find him myself, and I'll be dragging him back in here."

Verahl graciously rose from his seat. He passed Santius on the way to the door, and walked across the main room towards the elevator.

 

[Captainguy42]

"I assumed he always wore that." Yossar replied to Lux's comment, he didn't remembering seeing Verahl in anything else.

" It is fairly standard equipement for one of Aria's thugs, I had one but I decided to stick with my old military gear. But your saying he doesn't usually wear it?"

 

[Chicago Ted]

Spoiler: OoC

This is why I love Santius. There's a large portion of his comments that are solid GOLD.

Lux shook his head side to side.

"Normally he wears the company armor. Black and orange, the suit I'm sure you'll soon be getting. But that... That's the armor he wore when I first met him, years ago. He was working with Aria back then, as a lieutenant. He... He was much different back then."

Lux took in a deep breath, before muttering under his breath. A few curses could be heard but nothing more.

"If I ever piss him off again, could one of you just shoot me so it'll end more quickly?"

"Normally I'd volunteer for that, but right now Santius, we're equally fucked."

 

[Chicago Ted]

Lux nodded at Santius. He didn't want to get in any more trouble.

Spoiler: OoC

I'm tired, it's 2, it's bed.

Night.

 

[The Zango]

"Raven, you better go out there. I think Verhal is about to explode." Said Ocara, he'd proceeded to Sal's room on Verhal's instruction and now sat on one of the unoccupied beds, facing Raven and Sal.

It hurt to see Sal so down, even though he couldn't see her face, he could tell from her posture and overall body language that she was taking the 'Mayli incident' hard.

 

[Captainguy42]

Yossar wasn't entirely impressed. He had been able to get Santius and Lux to calm down but that seemed to be by fear more than anything else, and he knew manipulating troops by fear could have damageing effects in other areas. He sighed, hopefully Verahl wouldn't make a habit of it, otherwise he could imagine his time with the Aegis Protection Agency would be brief, one way or another. He pushed the thoughts to the back of his mind for now and looked around seeing most people had drinks.

He made his way to the bar and removed a tumble, a drink measure, three bottle of different drinks, a glass, and some ice. Leaving them all on the counter he took as step back let's see how these guys react to a little biotics show. He felt his biotics activate and immediately began manipulating the drinks with his mass effect fields. Measuring, then pouring the drinks into the tumbler along with the ice, then shaking the tumbler. Finally he pour the cocktail into the glass, and pulled it over to himself, taking a sip while screwed the caps back on the bottles.

 

[Captainguy42]

Yossar took a small sip, it was a victory sip before turning to Santius.

"Complex tasks are a good why to keep the biotics sharp."

 

[axle 19]

Spoiler: OoC

It would appear that I missed a fair amount in the last three days. My bad guys but I'll be on vacation in Kauai for the next 8 days and God willing if this internet connection decides to work with me I should be able to post with a little regularity. The only real problem is that I'm six hours behind for the time being...

Raven glanced up as Ocara walked in, "I take it Ver sent you man. Sorry for not coming, I just wanted to make sure she was ok with the recent events." Raven grimaced as he replayed the little he heard of Verahl's shouting. "I guess Santius pissed everyone off something good didn't he?"

 

[Chicago Ted]

Many hours passed uneventfully. No one dared leave or try anything that would test Verahl's patience. raven didn't even need to use the responsibilities intrusted into him, except to make a few jokes to Lux about it. For the day, everyone just kept to themselves and did whatever they could to make the time pass. By the time he did return it was late at night. Omega's nightlife was just starting to unfold, while its daily business had been shut for hours.

When the elevator doors finally opened to his presence, it was certain things hadn't gone well for Verahl. The armor he wore had a few dents in it, some from gunfire by its appearance. It had also been splattered with a variety of different coloured bloods. Verahl's own painted parts of his face.

The common room fell silent at Verahl's return. Verahl just browsed over their faces, before continueing off like normal. The elevator doors closed behind him, as he continued to his room. He stopped before the doors however, and turned back to them. His eyes locked onto Dray, standing by the kitchen counters, as he spoke directly to him, ignoring the looks of the others.

"Dray, find a bucket and some towels. I want this armor cleaned by morning."

Dray nodded before diving under the counter and opening all the cupboard doors he could find, hoping to fufill Verahl's request.

Spoiler: OoC:GM Schedule

Alright, as many of you remember, I am currently in my exam period. This is essentially how things will happen. I may post more tonight depending on how much Xbox I play, I should be posting tomorrow in between studying. Saturday afternoon might have a couple, but I have my LARP in the evening so I will be gone then. Sunday will probably have no activity as I continue to cram for Monday. And finally, Monday evening, after my exams are finished, will probably have none either because my brain will be absolutely fried.

After that, we'll be in the summer, so I should be able to post daily at a variety of times depending on my activities. I'm sure it'll be similiar for some of you though. Just one heads up though, I will be on vacation in August for the first week if I remember correctly. I'm going to go whale watching. While I am gone, I don't expect to be able to post, but this will be determined later.

Enjoy yourselves,
-Ted

 

[The Zango]

Ocara looked up as the elevator doors slid open to reveal a blood soaked Verhal. He ceased the card game he was playing and stared wide-eyed at his boss.

"What the hell happened boss? Are you hurt"

He stood from his seat and stared at Verhal, concern written all over his face.

Spoiler: OoC

Looks like it'll be quite a hectic weekend for us all. I'm not going to be on this time tomorrow or Saturday probably, I might be able to hire a PC or something :\. I'll catch up on Sunday however.

 

[sage42]

Sal lay down on the bed trying to sleep, but between the memories and the lack of something to keep her mind from wandering to them she was having little success. She sat up for what felt like the millionth time. She let her head rest in her hands. She was exhausted and just wanted to close her eyes with out hearing her smug laugh.

Then Sal remembered something she reached to her side a pulled out the small flask that one of Arias guards had given her when she was still drunk. She shook it and was greeted with a swish of alcohol. Just enough to banish the memories." She thought happily unscrewing the cap and bringing it to her filter. She stopped just before the liquid drained in. Sal looked at the container with disgust. "BAH!" She shouted throwing the flask across the room allowing the contents to spill on the floor and her head resting in her hands once more.