Mephisto grins after Drake responds.

"Is that so Lieutenant Drake? You pulled your gun, then Lotus hit you and you stood there like a boy who's mother had just slapped his wrist. And then Arven shot at Magnets' forcefield there... and you still did nothing. I am curious.... do you know where to find the trigger? Or were you just scared?"

Mephisto is sure Drake will have somehting to say in return - but he has made his point, and begins to walk away.

Jack sighs very loudly and looks back at Xion, very annoyed. The only reason he was even over here by this platoon in the first place is about to be taken away.

"Any idea how long that chat will take? I did come by for Lotus, not to watch your platoon in its free time and how it resolves internal issues, fascinating though it turned out to be." Even though he was annoyed his tone was calm and reserved since he was technically speaking with a superior officer.

Mephisto turns a snarl in Jacks' direction.

"You got a problem with this platoon bub? After what you just saw, do you really want to be doing that? Arven was one of the nicer guys around here..."

Xion looks to Mephisto, "On your way. I have this under control. Thank you Mephisto." Turning to Jack, "The chat will take as long as it needs to. If you have business with one of my troops you can bring it to my attention. Otherwise you can be on your way as well. If you have a problem with someone in my platoon, or there actions, you can address those with me as well."

Several Tolkeen soldiers move between third platoon and Zed. Facing Zed they are telling him to pack it up and get out of the city - they tell him he is a pile of shit and is attracting the flies.

WIth plenty of swearing and slamming of boxes, Zed and his team are forced to pack up.

Smith informs the group he will still be near by to come retrieve their repaired armour.

   Lotus walks over and gives Zed an awkward embrace before saying good bye and turning towards Xion.  She sighs and strolls over to talk to the lieutenant.  "Ok, so what can I help you with?"
   She acknowledges Jack's desire to speak with her with a glance, but decides to follow "military protocol" and speak to her CO first.

OCC: Did Lotus score herself a suit of loaner-armour?

 'Masque comes out of his 'ready' posture, a low snarl rolling up out of his vocal system - but a salute coming with it as he acknowledges Xion's order, sharp metallic 'clicks' indicating the snap closure of the armoured covers of a half-dozen or so concealed cybernetic weapons built into his massive frame.

 "Acknowledged." he simply rumbles, leaving the argument - because there most certainly will be one - for later, rather than washing any more of the platoon's dirty laundry in public.

Xion walks Lotus away from the group a bit and speaks quietly, "I know I haven't been the best officer ever. Probably a terrible one for that matter. I am doing my best to assume the leadership role I should have taken to begin with. I tried to help Arven, I really did. Hell I liked the guy, and he was damn good at what he did. The point of all this is, so are you. You are efficient and resourceful, I am damn glad you are on the same team that I am. I don't want to see you kicked out, fired or whatever you mercs call it. You are too useful. I am going to suspend you a weeks pay, and hope that the higherups see that as a fit punishment. Bottom line, maliciously or not, you struck an officer. I hate that Arven is gone, but he didn't work into the confines of being a soldier, I think it would have happened sooner or later. I am sorry that any of this had to happen. You can go with Jack now if you'd like."

   "Fine." Lotus states her response unemotionally and then turns to walk over to Jack.  She looks up at the Dragon and stops a few paces in front of him.  She stands there silently.
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"I don't recall your opinion being asked in the matter, hireling," Lt. Drake says in reply to the Shifter's taunting.  "Carry on with your business," he adds, a clear dismissal.

Jack laughs out loud. He just can't help it. "Wow. Such funny people. If it was a military issue, I would've followed military protocol. I was merely asking about how long Lotus would be gone so I could speak with her. No need to be assholes to me." He shook his head and moved away.

Lotus smirks.

Mephisto keeps his grin and responds to Avery

"Indeed... my mother used to solve disputes the same way. I will take my leave then Lieutenant - perhaps take advantage of the magic learning center in the City."

PM

It would seem 3rd platoon has finished resupplying. I will work out the loot totals and such - I will also make sure every member of the company has a vehicle or there is enough room in one of the bigger vehicles for the upcoming trip to this village.

Everyone should now be reading the Chapter 7 thread : Waiting. The new major will be posting a speech - and then you can all go back to your platoon threads once you all head out for the new mission.

 [ Well, actually resupplying requires money. I don't know about the rest of the platoon, but I haven't actually started to re-arm myself yet 'on account of that tiny detail. ^_^ ]


 As things start to settle down, the large 'Russian cyborg swings about, picking his way through the crowd with a nod of acknowledgement to Drano - who's points up for courage even if perhaps points down for good sense - before making his way after Xion, shortening his stride once alongside the other man to speak quietly to him.

Xion nods listening to Masque, then replies just as quietly.

 One big arm comes down and, with the sort of delicate care more normally seen in someone picking up a fresh egg, punches Xion on one shoulder - needless to say it's done slowly enough that dodging isn't a matter of combat skill, but simply deciding to do so and not walking into oncoming traffic in the process.

Xion can't help but grin a bit, finally a vote of confidence?

 Could be - it's probably a fair bet that whatever else he might be, 'Masque is rather too brutally honest to fit well into the role of suck-up.

The following morning at 0700 hours Pluto Company is ready to head out to the village of Embradonne (Em-brad-on). They know they will still be connected to Tolkeen quite well, and will not have to worry overly about being cut off. This means supplies and reinforcements should not be a problem.

Major Zor Karno will decide the formation of the platoons - and how they spread out for the trip - which should only take a few hours.

Lieutenant Drake can arrange how this platoon is organized however.

 Though not before one last tiny detail is resolved... 'Masque giving Xion a 'just one moment' not and turning to gallop back within moments of the begining of the clean-up to collect four naruni rifles, from where they fell after being used to make a point.

 Waste not, want not - as the saying goes.



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 Minor query following the Bosses edit:

 I thought 'Arven had lost his missile rifles and used the Naruni guns 'hidden' in his sleeves to blast Magnet?
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Lt. Drake moves out on foot - in his Power Armour, followed by Lt. Xion, Sgt. Magnet Man, Pvt. Karnon, Mithas, Lotus, Mephisto, Dekker, and McKnight on hovercycles.

Cpl. Fanel takes to the skies above followed by his new squadron of seven Flying Iron Juggernauts.

Cpl Womble hangs on to the side of the Trailblazer ATV, piloted by Braga, along with Na Wa at the gun turret. Silvermasque keeps pace along with the others on foot.

Matyss and Nebress fly in an everchanging pattern in and around Fanel and his V formation. (Any would guess the techno wizard is grinning for the clever use of a V).

Xion rides in relative silence, somewhat relieved to not be in charge, but at the same time nervous of the changes being made. He trusted the higherups as much as he could anyway. He was a soldier and would do his job no matter what.

A large bird lowers next to Mephisto and flies by his head. They appear to be having a conversation.


The bird then climbs into his backpack.
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