The Escapist Avatar Adventure: An Open RP (Now Re-Opened!)

[000Ronald]

Boss floated about a foot upwards and squinted. "We don't need the tracks, the a couple of boxcars should more than enough; more importantly, I won't put innocent people in danger. And while I may be able to teleport one or two boxcars, I'm not sure if I can teleport them, us, your mech, and teleport the people in them to safety, while teleporting the other cars together. It's...like doing algebra in your head, everything comes out wrong. Can you carry a boxcar?"

Matt looked stupified. "What are you going on about?"

"We're here to get metal for the ship, right? I'm planning."

"Don't. We wait until the train gets here, I don't-"

"Oh, stop it. If you get out of the mech-suit, you'll be fine, and if we get in trouble, I can teleport it back. Or you can just stay here while I gather intel. We at least need to know when the train is coming." A thought struck Boss. "You've been talking to that...did you say it was a girl? Why don't you ask her if she can do some scouting for us, make her useful, see if she at least wants to help?"

 

[bluecrimson]

Melethia, Jenny, Teri, Sadei

Melethia nodded. "So, they're dug in? Seems they musta hit some vein in the mine. If ya can keep this quiet, I'd be more than happy to help ya on a piece or two here." With that, she pulled out one of her blades, and although it had been made differently, it had been bade superbly. If this girl had made it, then there was a lot he could learn, and perhaps she could pick up on how the people here did things.

Slindis, Rugal, Lupito

The two began their climb up the mountain, and Storm's approach was not unnoticed by the overlarge wolf that could probably serve as a mount to anyone on the Rising Dawn. Obviously more than a bit uneasy that they'd been tracked by the tin man, Lupito kept a sharp eye on his movements.

 

[bluerocker]

Melethia, Jenny, Teri, Sadei

As Melethia chatted up the Blacksmith, Teri turned her thoughts inward to Sadei again, [color=0E59E4]"So you know Melethia..? Huh. Maybe Mum let her handle you a few times? I mean, you were in her bag for a little while, maybe you just don't remember. Anything in particular come to mind when you think of Mel?"[/color]

Cutie Bruisers, Devon, Caim, Angelus

During the final approach to the city in the cliff face, Devon turned around to see something with wings following them. "Caim, was there any mention of anybody with wings following us? Because it looks like we've been followed!"

Angelus took in another snout-full of air, and gave a grim growl in her throat, "Something's nagging me about this scent. I know it, but I cannot place a finger upon what it is. However, I do not recall anyone winged in our number, save for the Morning Star or Devon's consort. But it does not attack us either... I am not certain what to do..."

"Should we engage it?"

[color=15650D]"I dunno. If Ms. Angelus really feels like the smell is familiar, then maybe we should investigate..."[/color]

Cadolbolg seemed a bit against that idea, obviously siding a bit more with Caim's reasoning of "shoot first, ask questions later". Thus, a standoff was achieved between the fliers, as they tried to concieve a proper course of action...

 

[bluecrimson]

Melethia, Jenny, Teri, Sadei

Sadei sounded confused on her response. I don't think so... Somewhere else? I wish I could tell you more, but the only thing I do know is that I know her... Did I look up to her?

Cutie Bruisers, Devon, Caim, Angelus

Devon thought it out for a second before responding. I"Hmm, if they've been following us for this long, couldn't they have attacked us by now? I say we give them a chance. If I'm wrong, I've got a backup for us here."

 

[Moros]

"I still don't know what you're going on about boxcars. I was only planning on stealing the locomotive but I'll ask her anyway," Matt said as he turned towards the girl. "Would you mind helping us please? Boss here was wondering if you could go to the train station and find out when the next train will arrive," Matt asked Death.

 

[mcpop9]

"Five minutes or so." the Girl replied, never leaving the mech.

"Wait... you have the powers to see the future?" Matt asked, surprised at the quick response.

The girl simply shook her head no and pointed to a trail of black smoke being thrown up into the air a good bit aways. "I just have good eyes."

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Melethia, Jenny, Teri, Sadei

"...Ga-Gatling Gun?...." Jenny froze at the sound of that word and for good reason.
"...What would miners do with a Gatling Gun?"
"I don't know....Shoot it at someone?..." The Orc Answered as Melethia gave her insight into the situation.
"Could be...and it might not just Iron....Would explain why they want that kind of firepower. Freaking 2nd Amendment, Think it's an excuse to buy guns for the sake of guns..." He sighed as he got back to work.
"You can check it out, just be careful, that Gun will smear your face into the side of a cliff."
"....."
Jenny went pale at that comment.
"...So you want to buy anything?..."

Slindis, Rugal, Lupito, Storm

As Storm focused on the ascent of Rugal and Slindis, Another Blip appeared on his radar.
Then Another. And Another. And Another, until Alpha realized that they had surrounded him.

"...Ummm...Storm?...We have company..."

The AI stated as the spartan turned around and saw several Native American like Tribals encircling them.
The looked at them with vacant eyes as they neared, dressed in Tribal gear and equipped with Tomahawks and Rifles that that had taken from cowboys down on the ground.

Strangely, not all of them had the Native American Ethnicity, why would that be?
Still, they stared on at the Armored man, Storm got the impression he was trespassing.

All the while, the climbers carried on, Rugal stopping only to use his Sense to keep track of Slindis's movements.
The Crunch of Fist meeting Rock made it clear that Rugal wasn't tiring the slightest.
Still, without his vision, it was hard to keep the same pace as she did as he had to tread carefully.

 

[StormShaun]

Storm-178 (And

Alpha

)
Location: Desert.
Time: 12pm.

Inside Storm's mind he was analyzing the situation.
The bullets would leave shallow dents, may penetrate if hit too much.
The tomahawks would leave deep cuts in armor if left too open.
Though he noticed their vacant eyes.

"(Absence of the mind?)"
"Alpha analyze them."
"

Ay, ay.

" She said energetically before disappearing from the screen.

Storm pulled out a half moon shaped object and nodded to himself.
"(I'll wait for them. If they attack I will use non-lethal take downs ... if they get too aggressive ..." Storm's thoughs led to his energy sword, though he did not want to kill anyone.

 

[bluerocker]

Melethia, Jenny, Teri, Sadei

After hearing about the gatling gun, Teri patted Jenny's shoulder gently, [color=0E59E4]"Just means we need to keep on our toes, right girls?"[/color]

She gave a small bow to the Blacksmith, [color=0E59E4]"Thank you very much, sir. Now, Mel, Jenny, I'll be right outside with Garm and our little friends if you need me."[/color]

With that, she took her leave, she heard Sadei's response to her question, I don't think so... Somewhere else? I wish I could tell you more, but the only thing I do know is that I know her... Did I look up to her?

and stopped, a frown slowly making her way on her face, [color=0E59E4]"Wait a minute... You knew Melethia personally? And if Mel thought you were familiar.... Oh my god!"[/color]

Garm was there to catch the Cleric as she felt her legs grow weak at the implications, and she leaned against him as she held the staff in a much more reverent and gentle manner. It wasn't that her staff was sentient. Oh no, it was much more then that. She could have been very easily holding the container of one's soul! Taking a big gulp of air, Teri looked down at the staff, and asked very gently, hints of panic edging into her voice as her line of questioning continued,

[color=0E59E4]"Um... Sadei? I don't know how to break to you, but... I think you were alive at some point! This staff, it's not you so much as it is a container for you. Er, your soul lives in here... Jesus Christ! [small]Sorry for swearing, Jesus[/small] You know, now that I think about it, does it hurt when I hit things with you? God, I.. I left you alone for so long.. I'm really sorry.."[/color]

Cutie Bruisers, Devon, Caim, Angelus

Devon thought it out for a second before responding. I"Hmm, if they've been following us for this long, couldn't they have attacked us by now? I say we give them a chance. If I'm wrong, I've got a backup for us here."

The dragon gave the winged figure one last look over, and with a light growl, muttered, "Fair enough. Cadolbolg, Ton Ton, land on my back and keep an eye on whomever that is..."

The Cuties complied quietly, and hung onto Devon while Angelus kept the descent going, their little eyes peeled and at the ready for who or what could be following them...

 

[bluecrimson]

Melethia, Jenny, Teri, Sadei

Melethia placed a good number of coins on the table. "I'll buy your silence as well as the latest map available for the mine. Will that work for you? In case you're working for them, we're simply removing the middleman and give you direct access to whatever ores you're after, so it's a win-win situation."

Meanwhile, Sadei responded to Teri. Yeah, I might have been alive at some point, but what can we do at this point? I mean, All I can really remember is the time in the staff and that sack with the vampire spewing out that foul language...

Anyway, it doesn't really hurt at all when you use me for defense, although I really would like it if we could talk more.

Cutie Bruisers, Devon, Caim, Angelus

Devon called out to the pursuing Kalastryn. "What's your purpose in following us?"

Slindis, Rugal, Lupito

The two made their way up the mesa as Slindis called back to Rugal. [color=c20000]"Rugal, we're about to reach the first big resting point. Will you need a drink then?"[/color]

 

[Kalastryn]

snip

Kalastryn started flying towards them again, this time opening her mouth. "just visiting a few friends, Devon... I've been gone the past several weeks doing work for some divinity or another... my reward was a change in body, and in spirit. It's Kalastryn." she says with a grin.

sure the black feathered wings and the lack of a tail were different, but the horns were pretty much identical now that she's close enough to see details. Also, just in case there was any doubt if she really was or not who she claimed to be, around her neck was a flask filled with Angelus' blood, who would probably know it as her's. from the time she proved to Teri in South America that the "Rugal Bernstein" that attacked her was an impostor.

She then took the sun in on her skin, it had been a while since she'd been in decent light.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Melethia, Jenny, Teri, Sadei

"True dat...Now, I don't have a map OF the mine, but I do have directions to get there. Just watch your backs, all that spent underground can't be good for the mind..." The Orc warned as he handed the elf a dirty looking map to the Mine in Gaptooth Ridge.
Jenny meanwhile left the Blacksmiths and sat down on the porch while she waited for the others.
"Well....So much for this being simple..." she said, not really paying attention to Teri and Sadei.

Storm, Alpha, ???

The Tribals looked on at the strange armored man until a much smaller man in a mask made out of a Longhorn Skull walked in front of them.
He appeared to be the elder of the Tribe and he walked around with a long staff, taller then him, with runes embedded in it.
"You....Bottom Dweller...Why you come to Land-of-Clouds?" He asked in slow broken english, his expression not changing in the slightest as he spoke.

Rugal, Slindis

"Need, No. But it certainly wouldn't hurt." Rugal shouted back, attempting to up play his endurance, though the climbing was taking it's toll on him.
He was wondering how she was managing it so seemingly effortlessly as they got to the first Rest spot, a Cave in the side of the Cliff face.
Strangely enough, It seemed that this cave was used as a camp before with a circle of stones placed for a Camp-fire, revealing that they weren't the first to climb up this way.
Behind them was a wonderful view of the desert below, revealing just how high they had came.

Spoiler: View

Once he was back on solid ground, Rugal took a breather, noticing how cooler the air was up here.

 

[bluerocker]

Cutie Bruisers, Devon, Caim, Angelus

"just visiting a few friends, Devon... I've been gone the past several weeks doing work for some divinity or another... my reward was a change in body, and in spirit. It's Kalastryn."

Angelus gave a rumbling chuckle when she heard the former tiefling's voice and got wind of her blood from the vial,

"Ah! That explains it... I would know the scent of my own lifeblood. It is interesting to see you again, Kalastryn. How have you fared well in your endeavors? Last I saw you, we were still in that damned corrupted wood."

Caim gave a light scoff,

"Dunno about you, but it seems to have done some good. Wings are not easily granted when you're not born with them..."

Melethia, Jenny, Teri, Sadei

Yeah, I might have been alive at some point, but what can we do at this point? I mean, All I can really remember is the time in the staff and that sack with the vampire spewing out that foul language...

Anyway, it doesn't really hurt at all when you use me for defense, although I really would like it if we could talk more.

As Teri regained her footing again, patting Garm thankfully, she 'sent' back, [color=0E59E4]"Hmn... If you'd like, we might be able to try to work through getting your memories back. I did say I'd help you there when I could.

Aside from that, remember when we were Rock Ridge? I promised you I'd keep in better contact than before, and I full intend to keep to that."[/color]

"Well....So much for this being simple..." she said, not really paying attention to Teri and Sadei.

After Jenny spoke up, Teri wandered next to the Pokemon and sat next to her, [color=0E59E4]"It never is for our group, is it? We'll pull through. We always do."[/color]

 

[bluecrimson]

Melethia, Jenny, Teri, Sadei

Melethia looked the blacksmith in the eye. "Now then, should anyone ask, we came here for farm supplies." With that, Melethia led the group to the entrance of the mine and checked for the defenses that were set up as well as any other oddities.

"Miss Jenny, we've gotta be careful here. I know that they're gonna have some mean tricks here, and ya don't exactly look like the most sturdy person..."

Meanwhile, Sadei responded again. Well, whenever you can, Teri. Just please, don't do that again, okay?

Cutie Bruisers, Devon, Caim, Angelus

Devon relaxed when he heard the name, and he told her the basics of them searching for a crystal in the cliffside city.

"The thing is, we don't quite know what's in there. Would it be rude for us to ask for some aid here?"

Slindis, Rugal, Lupito

As the two sat down for a moment, Slindis took note of the remains of the previous campsite and checked for any recent tracks. [color=c20000]"Well, we're about halfway up the cliff now. Here's some water, so drink up while you have the chance. There's plenty of things that could be using this cave, and I'd rather not be caught unaware. Caves like this back home would have been home to gnolls, so just be aware."[/color]

For all this talk of what she'd done before, there wasn't all that much Rugal actually knew of SLindis before she'd been to the Everfree forest. There was some privacy for the moment, so perhaps now would be a good time to ask.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Melethia, Jenny, Teri, Sadei

"I know, just don't like getting shot" Jenny said to Teri as Melethia arrived.
"...You think we could get some help for this? I mean, if they have a gun like that, what else do they have, you know?...." she asked as Melethia checked out the map.
The mine was just a few miles outside of town, easily walked to.

Slindis, Rugal, Lupito

Rugal gratefully took a drink from the flask as Slindis checked out the camp.
"Gnolls? The name alone implies "Fun"..." He remarked as he wiped his mouth afterwards before leaving the flask down not far from the campfire circle.
He followed the Drow as she went deeper into the cave system, being a bit bigger then the entrance would suggest.
But what really got his attention was how she didn't skip a beat, even after climbing for so long.
"You encounter many of these "Gnolls" back in Eberron?..." He asked, hoping he wasn't opening a can of worms in the process.
While he DID want to know more about Slindis, he also saw how deeply losing her home Realm had hurt her back when they heard of Sadei, so he was understandably cautious.

 

[Kalastryn]

snip

at Caim's comment, Kala couldn't help but laugh a little. Her freedom came with a hefty price, of effort rather than currency. "I will say here and now they didn't come easy. Well I got them as a reward for virtue... keeping them was a war and a half though. After all, having to stay in, and defend a place that has no natural sunlight doesn't do wonders for your skin. Learned a lot of new tricks though, so I guess all in all it was worth it, since my soul is free from being a tiefling alongside the body I have now."

Cutie Bruisers, Devon, Caim, Angelus

Devon relaxed when he heard the name, and he told her the basics of them searching for a crystal in the cliffside city.

"The thing is, we don't quite know what's in there. Would it be rude for us to ask for some aid here?"

she then turned to Devon. "So the ship took a dive into the dirt huh? Well, I don't think It'd be too much of a chore for me to help you, especially because I feel I owe you for your help in the temple we explored for the stone. Lead the way and I'll follow." she says, then curiously asks. "How's Mr. Bernstein getting along as well? Your the first I've seen since I came back from my task of paying off these changes, and I'd like to know if he's still... well... she chose her next words as carefully as she could without trying to offend him.

"A bit on the unpleasant side?" she said, and with the way he was before she left... that was sugarcoated enough to bake a cake.

 

[bluerocker]

Melethia, Jenny, Teri, Sadei

Meanwhile, Sadei responded again. Well, whenever you can, Teri. Just please, don't do that again, okay?

[color=0E59E4]"Promise."[/color]

As Melethia and Jenny went over options, Teri continued to think about their present conundrum. If the miners in question DID indeed have gatling guns at their disposal, what could they use to prevent being bored full of holes?

[color=0E59E4]"I suppose I could send Squishy in to scout ahead. If there's water in mine, he'd blend right in. Furthermore, he can talk, unlike my constructs."[/color]

Cutie Bruisers, Devon, Caim, Angelus

Caim chuckled silently at Kalastryn's words,

"I never said you gained your powers easily, merely that your endeavors bore fruit. Regardless, it is good to see you do well, comrade."

Ton Ton and Cadolbolg listened to the conversation with inquisitive interest, and Cadolbolg raised a claw, "I don't understand. What happened with your soul? As far as I understand, all living things have them. How could being what you are cause it harm?"

Ton Ton, on the other hand, quietly wondered if he had a soul at all. If the wishes of his Mistress was what brought him to life, did that mean she gave him a soul as well? This line of thought led him to mutter (and as Devon was the closest to him, he heard this thought alone),

[color=15650D]"What is a soul anyway?"[/color]

In the meantime, Angelus answered the second question, "As far as I've understood, he's toned down a bit. His 'daughters' seemed to have seen to that... But you'd get a better answer from Devon, Teri or Melethia. They've been around him more than the entourage before you."

As she said that, she laughed inwardly, amused to see how the former Tiefling would react to that bit of news.

 

[Roamin11]

"How about this for a trade." Justin said his arms shifting as his muscles began to bulge unhealthily beneath his skin "You tell us what we want to know, and I won't rip your face off!" Termi-Dillon was pretty sure this asshole couldn't do that but he wasn't looking forward to him trying.

"JUSTIN!" Glados stepped between the bot and Justin pushing the two apart. "I'm sorry there Justin hasn't consumed a human being in a few months and he gets a little cranky when he doesn't get to consume things." Giving Justin the stink eye she looped her arm with his, feeling Justin's muscles return to their usual size. "We're just leaving please don't hold it against him."

 

[Kalastryn]

Ton Ton and Cadolbolg listened to the conversation with inquisitive interest, and Cadolbolg raised a claw, "I don't understand. What happened with your soul? As far as I understand, all living things have them. How could being what you are cause it harm?"


In the meantime, Angelus answered the second question, "As far as I've understood, he's toned down a bit. His 'daughters' seemed to have seen to that... But you'd get a better answer from Devon, Teri or Melethia. They've been around him more than the entourage before you."

As she said that, she laughed inwardly, amused to see how the former Tiefling would react to that bit of news.

To Cadolbolg's question she released a sigh and said. "It wasn't so much being a tiefling causing my soul a problem... It was a problem with my soul that made me a Tiefling... I could go over the history in a lot more depth than this, but essentially my ancestors traded the souls of their entire family, past, present, and future, to the devil for infernal power. That's how Tieflings came into being... and what, until now, had the devil's hand in a tight grip over my soul. For a Tiefling, Hell is the only afterlife, there is no judgement. You belong to them."

after her explanation, what Angelus said finally caught up to her... DAUGHTERS?! The shock of the situation made her stop beating her wings for a moment and she had to fly back up to eye level with the dragon after dropping a few feet. "Are we still talking about Rugal? Because from what I gathered of him, I'd feel sorry for whatever children he raises..." she says actually shaking from the thought. The parents she had were very holy and kind people... last time she left off with Rugal, he was the leader of a criminal organization, and violent to boot. She's definitely not envious of a childhood like that.

 

[bluecrimson]

Melethia, Jenny, Teri, Sadei

When Jenny asked about help, the imps popped up and gave a salute,. Even if they didn't look like the strongest things, it would be more than helpful to have them scout around corners. Due to how they'd been trained, they were fairly quick on their feet and were excellent scouts. The one that was cleanest motioned to Jenny and pointed to his head to indicate that it wanted to communicate. Gardevoir, our master informed us that you can read minds and he instructed us to aid you. What would you have us do?

Melethia began sorting through the trapsmithing tools as she responded to Jenny. "Well, that's what I'm thinkin' about here. I don't think they'd do too many pit traps, but I can get us through this just fine, Miss Jenny."

Sadei almost squealed in joy at Teri's response. I'll do my best to help you out as well, Teri! I mean, even if we can't find out who I was, I know that you've been the best friend I've ever had~!

Cutie Bruisers, Devon, Caim, Angelus

Devon remembered Rugal's response to what had happened to his base and responded. "Well, he's become a lot calmer, I'd think. After all, I'm still here. And I'm really glad that you've finally made your own way to a better life. Really, you're looking better than I've ever seen you before now."

Upon hearing Ton-Ton's question, he whispered down to him. "Well, you know that driving call you have to help people, Little Knight? That's your soul speaking to you. Even back when you were a doll, you had a soul. One of the brightest ones that's been around, and don't let anything else convince you otherwise." Devon's soothing voice was designed to comfort the Tonberry and reassure him before any nagging thoughts ate away at him. Much like when Devon would check up on Ton-Ton and Cadolbolg after the harsh training they put him through, he was trying his best to ensure that the Tonberry was alright.

Slindis, Rugal, Lupito

Slindis turned back to Rugal with a wry smile and responded as the faintest traces of Aura could be detected deep within the cavern. [color=c20000]"The Menechtarun was filled with them, and that was a desert much more vast than the one here. Ah, it was so much more simple back then when I was with the others there. Granted, the issues were large and the mummies in the desert didn't help much, but the four of us did so much! Obviously, we weren't well-known, but our deeds weren't."[/color] Her pensive tone did have a bit of sadness, but there was also that softer side that Rugal had seen from her a few times.