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Chapter Seven : Waiting.

Posted by MolochFor group 0
Dyvalis
player, 8 posts
Elven - Temporal Wizard
Lieutenant - 2nd Platoon
Sat 12 May 2007
at 17:13
  • msg #27

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

Approaching Prof. Womble, Lt. Dyvalis feels somewhat small (not even so much for the size of the golem, but for his reputation in Tolkeen). Still though he tries to engage the professor for some intellectual stimulus. "I understand that this is the new manifestation of the good Professor Womble. It is nice to actually meet you. You may not recall, but I attended a lecture series on Mystical Ethics for which you were the keynote speaker. That lecture came at a very pivotal time in my life and I've often reflected on how I might not pursued temporal magic were it not for those lectures, if for no other reason than I can now fast forward the tedious rantings of Dr. Gemeda and his 'rules on the frugal use of the mystic arts'." There was a tinge of arrogance in his last statement.
Jeran
player, 10 posts
Human - Sorcerer
Mercenary - Pluto Company
Sat 12 May 2007
at 21:57
  • msg #28

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

Oksana:
   Oksana's facial expression indicated that she didn't approve of the terms "brawler", "holy terror", or even "unleashed".  It would appear that she doesn't think of herself in such ways - no matter how accurate they might be.
   "Why're you so curious about me?"


Jeran shrugged.  "You've yet to be assigned to a unit, you say, so I'm conducting an unofficial prelim interview, see if you might fit in with the rest of us."

Having gained Lt. Lynn's attention, Jeran was forcibly reminded that he'd lost track of the fact that a briefing was going on.  How embarrassing.

"Ahh, later, Lieutenant.  My apologies."  It can certainly wait until later.
Oksana
player, 10 posts
Elven - Mutant
Mercenary - No Platoon
Sat 12 May 2007
at 22:26
  • msg #29

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

   "Not to be arrogant or nothin', but why'd I wanna be in your platoon instead of another?  Not that its my choice where I go or not, but if my assignment depends on whether I fit in or not, I'd think I could just act friendly when I find a place I want to stay.  Or I could act unfriendly if I wanted to go somewhere's else.  I may not have gone to school or nothin', but I ain't stupid.  Is this decision really up to you?"
Razgriz
player, 65 posts
Lizard-Man - Necromancer
Seargant - 2nd Platoon
Sun 13 May 2007
at 06:56
  • msg #30

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

Not one to be lively, the Lizard Man, not one of great stature stood near the edge of the crowd in the front wanting to at least be able to see this new Major. There were some preparations that needed to be made before their mission began and he would require some time to make them.
Photios Dimitrios Erasmus
player, 3 posts
Atlantean - Mage
Mercenary - 1st Platoon
Sun 13 May 2007
at 07:32
  • msg #31

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

Overhearing the interaction between the metallic woman and the male who's advances were not quite so subtle, Photios drifted towards them. Not that he was so desperate for company, it was more of a curiosity to the only bit of activity occuring at the moment.

Unable to help himself he intercedes, "It seems the Winged Woman is on to you, and quite handily rebuking every attempt you've made, Sir. Most would have given up by now..."
Ramenhotep
player, 11 posts
Sphinx - Diabolist
Mercenary - Pluto Company
Sun 13 May 2007
at 14:15
  • msg #32

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

   Although having finished his assignment promptly the night before, Ramenhotep hands it in now as his new lieutenant didn't hang around long enough to receive it when he finished.  The sphinx approaches the table where she is sitting and pulls the document out from a pouch on his hind leg.  It is folded neatly and he lays it on the table in front of Portia Lynn.  Ramenhotep glances over at the thornhead demon which is undoubtedly not far away before speaking to Lieutenant Lynn.  If she was already speaking to anyone, Ramenhotep waits his turn.
   "Your questionnaire, madam."  Ramenhotep winks at her and then saunters off to wait for Major Karno to begin.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:21, Sun 13 May 2007.
Obidiah Womble
player, 64 posts
Human/Golem - Air Warlock
Private - 3rd Platoon
Mon 14 May 2007
at 04:06
  • msg #33

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

Dyvalis:
Approaching Prof. Womble, Lt. Dyvalis feels somewhat small (not even so much for the size of the golem, but for his reputation in Tolkeen). Still though he tries to engage the professor for some intellectual stimulus. "I understand that this is the new manifestation of the good Professor Womble. It is nice to actually meet you. You may not recall, but I attended a lecture series on Mystical Ethics for which you were the keynote speaker. That lecture came at a very pivotal time in my life and I've often reflected on how I might not pursued temporal magic were it not for those lectures, if for no other reason than I can now fast forward the tedious rantings of Dr. Gemeda and his 'rules on the frugal use of the mystic arts'." There was a tinge of arrogance in his last statement.


The golem stands impassive for nearly a few seconds creating an awkward silence. Then the telepathic reply comes to Dyvalis,

"Oh pardon me... It is so easy to get lost in thought these days. Inhabiting this golem is such an alien experience I am honestly beginning to struggle with it I think. Funny you should mention that particular presentation. It does smack of irony given my current incarnation. While I like to believe my intentions were pure I will most likely be remembered by history, if I am remembered at all, as an old man too cowardly to die who sold his soul using patriotism as an excuse. But I digress and I apologize. I am sure you did not come over to attend my self-pity party. I always considered Gemada a bit of a pompous windbag myself. Did you hear how he volunteered with no prompting to quest in an alien dimension for a mystic artifact known as the Mobius. He perished on another world trying to save Tolkeen. Funny really the contrast that often arises between what we say and what we do. I do remember you. I remember your father. I often found fault with the man. Looking back perhaps I was wrong."
Zor Karno
player, 18 posts
Major - Pluto Company CO
Atlanean Ley Line Walker
Tue 15 May 2007
at 04:49
  • msg #34

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

Zor, waits for a bit before addressing Pluto Company, he has done little to improve his appearance after being in captivity, well he had groomed the several month old beard that he had grown, and wrapped a bandage over his empty left eye socket. But as a True Atlanean he still looks rather distinguished....the frontal armor plate his is wearing is made from the scale of a large fury beetle, and underneath a chain mail consisting of smaller fury beetle scales. The only thing in his hands is a single peice of paper.

“You don’t need any words of encourage mean or anything about how you’re the best company among Tolkeen’s fighting force. Your alive and that means your either good or lucky. I must have been lucky, because I was captured and subsequently rescued by you, and as such Tolkeen has seen fit for me to command you.”

“There are a few issues which have occurred recently that I have to address before we go on.”

“There seems to have been a miscommunication regarding Splugorth forces. From here on out they are to be attacked on site. It seems like Tolkeens right foot didn’t know what the left foot was allowed to do. But if I find out that a lower ranking individual disobeys the lawful and prudent orders of those above them, they will be reduced in rank one grade and forfeit any loot collected at the end of the battle.”

“This brings me to the next subject; Because of the incident with the Rau-man Arven, the disposition of all loot collected, from the battlefield or from the bodies of our fallen will be determined by the platoon commanders. I don’t care if the dispositions of items are determined after or during the battle, whatever decision is made by the platoon commander goes. If a platoon commander decides to horde all the good loot for himself or is favoring some and un-favoring others bring it up the First Sergeant.”

“As of now the Mystic Knight Jack is promoted to First Sergeant. If you a have a problem that can not solved amongst yourselves or your platoon commander, you go to the First Sergeant. Don’t come to me, unless of course you’re an Officer.”

“Now onto platoon reassignments," and for the first time Zor begins reading the peice of paer in his hand. "I will be forming a Headquarters Platoon, led by myself, consisting of Osema, and his crew, the First Sergeant, Photios Dimitrios Erasmus, and Ahnaka Kale.”

“The mercenaries Madness and Dlamar have decided to no longer fight as part of Pluto company.”

“Lt. Xion, your now a 2nd Lieutenant, Lt. Drake your now in charge of Third Platoon.”

“Attila since Lt. Drake had a disagreement with you, you are now moving to First Platoon, and Obidiah you are moving to Third platoon to take Attila’s place.”

“Sergeants Razgriz and Dresteran are also being moved. Sergeant Razgriz is moving to 2nd platoon, and Sergeant Dresterran is moving to 1st Platoon."


“For those of you who wish to know Magnet Man is recoving from the wounds he suffered at the hands of Arven. Magnet Man most likely survived due to the actions of Ahnaka.”

“As for your current orders, Lt. Colonel Maddox said them himself, we will be setting up defenses for the next few weeks and training volunteer militiamen.”

“That is all, we will be moving out tomorrow morning.”

This message was last edited by the player at 05:20, Tue 15 May 2007.
Jack
player, 57 posts
Mystic Knight, DragonForm
Seargant, 1st Platoon
Tue 15 May 2007
at 05:00
  • msg #35

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

Jack showed up almost late, still having NOT had his time with Lotus to accomplish their little "side mission". He wasn't in the best of moods, but he was, if nothing else, patient in his vengeance. The "education" would still happen, just at a later time.

He was surprised to hear his name called out, and even more so in the context it was used. His eyebrows rose in his human form for a moment. A promotion? Right after being rescued from the Coalition? Strange. But he let his face become more impassive again, trying to take it in stride.

He couldn't help but notice it would give the potential for much much more responsibility, especially being...what was the term?...nurse maid to a bunch of soldiers. He sighed almost inaudibly.
Lord Osema
NPC, 102 posts
Brodkil War Lord
Rape, Murder, Arsen, Rape
Tue 15 May 2007
at 05:06
  • msg #36

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

Lord Osema howls gleefully at news of his transfer and gives Ahnaka Kale a lustful and horrible look while gyrating his hips in her direction. "I know how them Atlantean bitches like it." he mutters to Reginald and the others in his monstrous crew.
Dyvalis
player, 9 posts
Elven - Temporal Wizard
Lieutenant - 2nd Platoon
Tue 15 May 2007
at 05:53
  • msg #37

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

After the briefing Dyvalis finishes his conversation with the professor. "As far as Dr. Gemeda, I say good riddence. His lessons were full of outdated philosophy and of no use in a nation of soldiers. Perhaps in a feel-goodery like New Lazlo, but not here. As for my father, do not base any of your opinions of him on me. We share nothing in common except for some amount of genetics. I know he is a well-respected leader, but off the record he is an arrogant prick and a joke of a father. But then I suppose you don't want to hear my self-pity either. I look forward to working with you professor. If you would excuse me now, I must attend my platoon." A slight shudder overtakes him for some reason when he says "my platoon". Before rejoining Lt. Portia Lynn he turns back to Prof. Womble. "Fuck anybody who says you're just afraid of mortality. History will remember victories and those involved."
Photios Dimitrios Erasmus
player, 4 posts
Atlantean - Mage
Mercenary - 1st Platoon
Tue 15 May 2007
at 08:46
  • msg #38

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

The remark aimed to reduce some of the pressure upon Oksana by distracting her apparent suitor was lost in the scramble as the new Major finally showed himself and began the briefing. Learning of his Platoon assignment he noticed the Atlantean heritage of the Major and made a note to inquire as to which Clan he was from.

Dismissed, he was about to file out and prepare for the mission but his calm was disturbed by the rowdy Brodkil Leader. To think he would dare talk as such when their Major was of the same race he was insulting. He regretted causing commotion, but he could not let the honor of an Atlantean woman be insulted, "A mangy beast like you could only do one thing with an Atlantean woman, and that would be to lick her boots. You'd be best served by watching your mouth in the company of so many Atlanteans, that is... if you enjoy your existence, Brodkil."
Gendun
NPC, 20 posts
Brodkil Warrior
Mercenary - 2nd Platoon
Tue 15 May 2007
at 09:27
  • msg #39

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

"Atlanteans, humans, elves - all the same. More concerned about insults than anything..."

Gendun stands next to Osema, and the taller Klowkuh - along with Reginald the Syvan. The pack serves to remind Photios that Tolkeen has enlisted many of these "creatures" - and he can tell by Genduns' glare that he is in danger of dying over some crude comments.

The brodkil do not care about Tolkeen. They do not care about anyone present perhaps not even their own pack. They are only here for the killing and the money to spend on more ways to kill.
Photios Dimitrios Erasmus
player, 5 posts
Atlantean - Mage
Mercenary - 1st Platoon
Tue 15 May 2007
at 10:56
  • msg #40

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

Speaking out as he did was not done for the sake of making the Demon silence himself or to exert some sort of control. No, it was simply the Atlantean's own code of honor. In times of war, and for him that was always, one had to hold onto some vestige of themselves or risk losing it all to the horrors and atrocities seen every day.

Non-confrontational types, or those who knew better might in fact keep their mouth's shut. Speaking out would only give fuel to their fires and begin new conflicts. Insults given by demons really weren't anything to be concerned about, they slung them about continually throughout the day. But to Photios, it was the mere act of voicing his objections that allowed him to retain him humanity in the face of the things he had done in the pursuit of revenge.

"Words have power, even those of Demons... Alas, we shall be working together though I use that term loosely. You keep to your end of the bargain, don't touch the tolkeenites and no friendly fire, do that and you get paid. Thats all that matters, right?"
Reginald
player, 63 posts
Syvan Warrior
2nd Platoon
Tue 15 May 2007
at 11:33
  • msg #41

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

Reginald laughs in Photios' face, "Matter? of course the fucking money matters...Now, when we get back from this mission me and you are going out lookin' for ladies pretty boy."
Oksana
player, 11 posts
Elven - Mutant
Mercenary - No Platoon
Tue 15 May 2007
at 12:41
  • msg #42

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

   When the Major began his speech, Oksana gave Photios an expression of gratitude for his efforts to quell Jeran's intentions.  But there was also a look in her eyes that said it wasn't necessary.  After the talking was done, Oksana gave her hand to Jeran and bid him farewell as she was heading over to join her platoon.
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:42, Tue 15 May 2007.
Jack
player, 60 posts
Pluto Co First Seargant
Currently Human
Tue 15 May 2007
at 13:52
  • msg #43

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

Jack smiles and then shakes his head. He couldn't help it. It needed to be done. He stepped close to Osema the Brodkil and whispered at him for several minutes.
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:40, Tue 15 May 2007.
Lotus
player, 306 posts
Human Mystic Knight
Mercenary - 3rd Platoon
Tue 15 May 2007
at 13:55
  • msg #44

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

   Lotus spotted Jack's movements and positioned herself a few dozen feet away.  She watched Jack and the brodkil through the thronging masses of people.  Everyone was getting up and organizing now that Karno's speech was over and it wouldn't be long before she was expected to join the rest of her platoon.
Jack
player, 61 posts
Pluto Co First Seargant
Currently Human
Tue 15 May 2007
at 13:58
  • msg #45

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

PM
Lotus
player, 307 posts
Human Mystic Knight
Mercenary - 3rd Platoon
Tue 15 May 2007
at 14:24
  • msg #46

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

   Lotus' hands hang loosely at her sides in a fashion one might expect from a gunslinger preparing for a duel.  Although she has two firearms holstered on her belt, she would have to be insane to start shooting among the rest of Pluto Company in case she missed the brodkil.  But she stands there nonetheless, watching the interaction between the newly promoted sergeant and the brodkil "Lord".
Xion
player, 301 posts
Elven - Battle Mage
1st Lt. - 3rd Platoon
Tue 15 May 2007
at 18:41
  • msg #47

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

Xion nods, and takes a few steps back, shrugging his shoulders he heads off to find a cold drink.
Zor Karno
player, 20 posts
Major - Pluto Company CO
Atlanean Ley Line Walker
Tue 15 May 2007
at 19:29
  • msg #48

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

Zor waits with his arms crossed to see how his newly promoted First Sergeant decided to handle something as trivia as name calling. It would be his first test as a First Sergeant; maybe he would have to find another First Sergeant before too long or maybe not. It all depended on Jack's actions.

Of course Zor was not pleased with Lord Osema’s insult, but that was the general nature of the Brodkil. One couldn’t change the general nature of a Brodkil anymore then one could prevent a male dog from mounting a bitch in heat, as it was in their nature to do so. He silently thought to himself.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:31, Tue 15 May 2007.
Karnon
player, 7 posts
Wolfen Shifter
Private - 1st Platoon
Tue 15 May 2007
at 22:29
  • msg #49

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

Karnon quiet laugh was like a barking yip, as he saw the posturing between the Brodkil and the Atlanteans. It hadn't gone unnoticed that aside from the Brodkil, the only members of Major Karno's HQ platoon were Atlanteans. Elitism didn't really belong in the Tolkeen army, particularly in light of the reasons for this war. That in mind, the juxtaposition of something like Osema making advances at Ahnaka, however crude, was a source of humor for the wolfen.

"Calm yourself Brodkil, before someone decides to put a leash on you." he chuckled, obviously not in any way truly offended by the remarks. "And perhaps I shall provide you and yours with some sport for you during this next... assignment."

The offer was honestly given, and a potential way of diverting the Brodkil during the occupation of this village... creatures such as they would grow restless without bloodshed, and a Shifter such as Karnon or Mephisto could indeed summon challanging opponents for them... or enslave the Brodkil outright if it came to that. Subdemons were quite easy to handle.
Lord Osema
NPC, 103 posts
Brodkil War Lord
Rape, Murder, Arsen, Rape
Wed 16 May 2007
at 04:05
  • msg #50

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

Lord Osema throws his hands up in a mocking display indicating that he has somehow been wronged. He does take a brief second to give a look to his pack telling them to be ready turning back to Jack he simply nods his head in the affirmative. He remains quietly respectful just until Jack starts to turn away and then he remarks in a voice that is definitely not a whisper.

"I gotta better idea Sergeant Jack-Ass. how about you toss my fucking salad while I fist your dirty little bitch Mystic-Knight whore over there and my boys go find your mother so we can all anal rape her. That is what I was thinking...sir."
This message was last edited by the player at 04:06, Wed 16 May 2007.
Na - Wa
player, 46 posts
Psi-Stalker
Mercenary - 3rd Platoon
Wed 16 May 2007
at 04:30
  • msg #51

Re: Chapter Seven : Waiting

Na-Wa watched as the Black Bunny Rabbit Man (Jack), and the Big Mean Demon Thing (Lord Osema) faced off. He looks to the nearest person and makes a statement.

“Na-Wa saw these two try to fight before."

“The Big Mean Demon Thing is mean, and might just begin to play with his pee-pee again, and pee on the Black Bunny Rabbit Man again. The Black Bunny Rabbit is afraid to fight a lot, he sat in a cage while others tried to save him and Naw-Wa...well until Na-Wa threw the Black Bunny Rabbit Man out of the cage.”

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