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Post by Mierin on Jan 26, 2019 23:00:09 GMT -5
Vivian looks at Lex and DR. "Anyone have some rope?"
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Post by dakota on Jan 27, 2019 14:52:10 GMT -5
"The king is dead. Long live the King." Lex said, an old saying he remembered hearing before.
"Sorry, never brought any rope and a bit too far for me to reach, unless...," quickly, he unslung his shotgun and removed the sling, then extended it to it's full length. He wrapped one end arounf his gauntlet, then lowered the other down towards Powell as far as he could.
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Post by doc on Jan 28, 2019 13:29:16 GMT -5
(Rex)
"Fine, Disable it!" The stone man charged with enough force to put Augustus into a bear hug. "JUST....HURRY. UP!"
(Lex and Viv)
Powell was able to grab the sling after he'd made a pure vertical hop, the crown in his hand. He smiled. "Alright, thanks, pull me up."
Matt made it out to balcony with the two of you. "...are we winning?"
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Post by Mierin on Jan 28, 2019 23:03:32 GMT -5
Vivian glances over at Matt. "I... think so? Though I don't think we've won completely until Rex and the Duchess finish their part and we get out of here alive."
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Post by yendorj on Jan 30, 2019 17:41:54 GMT -5
aM|2Dxqm1d100 Analytical Mind 1d100
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Post by dakota on Jan 31, 2019 12:42:43 GMT -5
"How about a little help, you two." Lex said as he pulled up on the strap until Powell was high enough for the others to help him over the rail, "Not every day I get to help a newly crowned king out of a fix. Do we call you the Cannibal king, or just king of the cannibal planet?" He asked, a smile crossing his face.
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Post by doc on Jan 31, 2019 23:18:32 GMT -5
(Lex and Viv)
"Just Powell will be fine." As you helped Powell up, you found yourselves surrounded. Powell's family rushed to his side...the rest of the guard and the royal court surround you in a semi-circle. They don't seem to attack, but you can feel their fear.
"...maybe we should just shoot'em?" Matt entered.
(Rex)
You can see the mechanism and how it works, and how to release it, but the switch will require a massive blow or a heavy weight to open.
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Post by Mierin on Feb 2, 2019 22:26:52 GMT -5
Vivian shakes her head. "They're just scared. Powell, can you do something?"
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Post by dakota on Feb 4, 2019 7:17:19 GMT -5
Lex scowled at Matt, "And maybe Powell should just make his first address to his people." He quickly retreived his weapon before reattaching the sling and putting it over his shoulder. He then looked at Vivian and Matt before stepping closer to Powell. He winked at the other man before taking the crown from his hand and placing it on Powell's head. Stepping back, he nodded, and then mimiced the salute he had seen Relak's people do before they had attacked.
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Post by yendorj on Feb 6, 2019 0:38:20 GMT -5
"I can't believe I'm going to say this. I could use some Mayerts help. Releasing the switch will require a massive, focused impact, or something very heavy, to release it."
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Post by doc on Feb 7, 2019 22:04:29 GMT -5
(Rex)
"I got just the thing!" Augustus whistled, and the stone man rushed him. Laughing, Mayerts dove under the bigger man's midsection and turned, wrapping his arms around the waist as he executed a perfect throw.
The giant smashed the locking mechanism, throwing it wide open.
(Lex and Viv)
"So, no shooting? Got it." Matt tossed the weapon.
The royal court just starred at Powell and the group.
Finally, it was Powell's wife who spoke.
"RELAK IS DEAD! YOUR NEW RULER AWAITS YOU! BOW!"
The various creatures looked at each other for a moment.
Then, one by one they began to bow.
Powell didn't even allow himself a smile. "This is a new day. A day where our planet experiences something new - Freedom. I wear this crown, but I will not be your king."
There was a gasp.
"I will lead you, so you can lead yourselves. There's a concept I'm going to introduce to you from my people - even though it is very new in our history. It is called democracy..."
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Post by dakota on Feb 11, 2019 12:32:56 GMT -5
With Powell's declaration, Lex looked at Vivian and Matt, then motioned for them to follow as he backed out of the way. His reasoning was simple enough, if Relak had hold out supporters, he wanted to see them coming before they got anywhere near Powell. "Keep your eyes open," he said lowly, "just in case we aren't out of this yet." Then he took his own advice and began watching over the crowd.
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Post by Mierin on Feb 16, 2019 22:38:00 GMT -5
Vivian listens quietly to Powell's speech, realizing it wouldn't be proper for her to add anything. When she notices Lex motion for her and Matt to follow him, she nods and says, "Good idea." Vivian then watches for any signs of trouble as she wanders through the crowd.
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Post by yendorj on Feb 19, 2019 0:54:16 GMT -5
"...that...works." "And you thought always punching first was a silly concept," chides Lady Marabyl.
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Post by doc on Feb 20, 2019 22:00:27 GMT -5
(Lex and Viv)
Matt dropped the alien weapon with a sigh. "OK, let's see what happens."
One by one, the Court knelt before Powell and his family.
Powell raised an eyebrow. "OK, we'll need to educate them on how democracy works - but it's a start." He gave a smile and slapped Lex's shoulder. "My thanks."
His brow furrowed. "Well, that's interesting...it appears Rex was successful too. The planet...this living creature we are on, has regained self control. " He tapped the crown. "I can communicate with it not, but no longer control it. Interesting times ahead."
(Rex)
The various soldiers were ready to charge. Augustus Mayerts stood before them, blood on the edge of his smile. "Oh, this is going to be fun."
The soldiers paused.
Then they laid down their weapons.
"Huh?" Augustus could not hide his disappointment.
"I think we won, brother."
(GM Note: Going to skip ahead for the next post, so cover what ground you'd like to before we change the scene a bit.)
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