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Post by dakota on Aug 30, 2005 4:55:22 GMT -5
[Silverfire]
Before long, Ashley stands in the doorway, her arms folded as she leaned back against the door casing.Her sullen tone betrays her concerns about her fallen teammate. " you wanted to see me?"
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I've almost got it, thanks anyways Michael replied, still focusing on the radio, then his head snapped around to her. You mentioned the Brethren earlier. Is that who's after you? I...I used to be with them for a while, until I found out they were just using me. So I ran off and ended up hiding out here. They're a nasty piece of work, especially torment. she's nuts.
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Aug 30, 2005 9:39:38 GMT -5
William lifts his head to look at her. "Sit down, please. There's a lot to go over."
"First of all, regarding Trevor, there was nothing I could do, they had chosen people specifically to hold him, and probably myself, at bay. And they were finsihed with him by the time I got there."
He waits for her to sit, before continuing. "Maria's more than likely safe: she hadn't left with the assailants, who I'm guessing are this Brethren gang."
Williams rubs his face with his hands at this point.
"The SCRET office was gunned down, top to bottom. No-one left alive. I haven't seen such precision on North American soil since the Viet Nam protests. Don't ask. It was a real mess. Whoever's running this game wants the SCRET removed, and this new anti-mutant gustapo in its place. They're hiring old operatives that have been underground for years, which makes me worried. But not so much as that the new mayor seems to be involved. Directly."
William leans back in the chair, and looks at the ceiling, before looking at her again. "You got any goot booze around. I could use a good hit of something." (tag)
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Post by shiivster on Aug 30, 2005 12:01:47 GMT -5
*sits on something nearby and quietly talks to Michael*
'yeah .. its them i'm running from. just got away from that skanky Torment at the sea wall. hit her with a marble, put a tear in the coat or something .. i sure as heck didn't stick about to find out what i destroyed. then someone hit me from behind at the knee level, so i did what anyone would do .. i charged forward and knocked into her, or skimmed her or something. she didn't get me, but i heard Raig is out there. saw him in fact, and if Torment and him are out there, the only thing i'm more frightened of .. is them and what they know about my past. i can't remember 4 years .. its like someone carved it out of my head or something.
*unaware of his full words of running with them .. it dawns on her 'oh jeez .. you still with them? well .. if you are .. tell me now and i'll go meet them at the front door, so they can take me away. i dont want them hurting the church to get to me. Father A don't deserve that kinda disrespect. no man of the cloth does.'
*then moves over to the bed where the much abused inline skates are resting beside, and picks them up. resigned now about the fact of 'vanishing' off the streets being more plausible than before.
'Torment will have her fun with me .. i know that much. well it was nice being myself for a little while. maybe the 'Madam' will stop some of the abuse from showing too much .. or not .. like i won't have much say in it.
'torment said that it didn't matter where i tried to hide, they 'ld find me. and to look forward to the next meeting. she said she know about the others, and to try and go there. but that's a sure trap.' *then looks at Michael, the cap off as the ambery eyes look at him and studies his face* 'nice meeting you too, but i wont remember anything else soon anyways .. nothing sticks for long.
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Post by dakota on Aug 31, 2005 5:00:37 GMT -5
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"In the cupboard over the stove." Ashley replied, confused. " You mean Saing's in on this? " She whistles. " We're gonna need alot of help on this." She says lowly.
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Michael grinned as he shook his head I'm not with them anymore, and they're looking for me too. You think Raig is bad, you should meet Panek. He's an animal. But don't worry, we're safe here. You should stay, at least the night. You look like you need a rest.
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Aug 31, 2005 7:54:23 GMT -5
William retrieved the best-looking bottle that had "Tyler's do not touch" written on it, and a couple of glasses. "Tyler always had a taste for licqour."
William pours out the two glasses, nearly filling them both. He takes one, and hands the other to Ashley.
"Here, drink." William takes a full gulp of his, exhaling as the alcohol runs down his throat, watching with a chuckle as Ashley nearly chokes.
After a minute of silence, William takes another drink, and sighs. "Ashley, this isn't just a power play for economic control. I dare say that we're probably in the middle of the first coup d'état to happen on American soil in generations. And, here, have another drink." He waits for a second. "You're in charge of one of the few groups people that can do anything about it. This is complicated by the fact that some people might have ties to the mobs that have backed the coup."
William takes another gulp, finishing the glass.
"Or, to make it even more complicated, Saing's just a pawn, or a puppet ruler."
After a moment, of watching her face work through all this, William speaks again. "How's Trevor doing?"
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Post by shiivster on Aug 31, 2005 14:53:17 GMT -5
'yeah .. maybe i will have a good sleep .. i could use one' .. *then covers the eyes for a moment or two and then looks to the ceiling .. 'if they come to the front door .. wake me up. i'ld rather see them coming, than wake up with them staring at me. would really hate that, no chance at all then.
*moves over to the bed again with a sad smile 'it was nice knowing you Michael and dont worry if i can't remember you later .. i remember stuff i shouldn't and things i should? .. they vanish. dont know why either .., but i think that i will remember the ones after me. they scare me.
'maybe i should take my chances out that door if the brethren come to the front door? .. it would give me a headstart on getting away? .. *looking at the door the 'thing' was behind. 'how come we can see the door? .. is it obvious from the other side?
'oh man .. i really must be rattled. i'm talking a mile a minute .. should really ... *in the process of laying down on the lumpy bed, her chatter is cut off by various yawns that slow her words down to the point that she looses track of the thoughts. 'anyways ... bed .. sleep .. later .... '
*then conks out, trusting that this is the best spot for her to be for now, at least until she thinks other things over
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Post by dakota on Aug 31, 2005 20:54:49 GMT -5
[sparks]
A few hours passes by the time a stirring awakens her. The lights are out, and a strange weezing noise is coming from the next alcove. The stirring sounds like it's coming from beyond the secret exit.
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" He'll be fine." Tyler replies as he enters, looking haggard. William recognizes the look from back in the agency when he'd seen Tyler use his healing powers to help a fallen comrade. He glared at Will, then the bottle before getting a glass and pouring himself one. He picked a note of the fridge:
Gone for coffee to cool down. Back when I feel like it Fel
Fighting to keep the alcohol down, Ashley's voice was raspy. " You missed it. This dumb old fart stood Felicia down."
Tyler snickered after a sip. " Some things never change. Sounds like when we were in Bangkok, " he pointed at Will," and that wasn't my fault. I tried to tell you she was strong."
" I hate to break up the reminesing, but what are we gonna do about what's going on? I'm not ready for this." Ashley interupted
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Post by shiivster on Sept 1, 2005 2:14:18 GMT -5
*does not move a muscle as the eyes roam bout trying to see in the dark, and knows that she should have memorized the layout better than she did. then slowly turns the head towards the shifting sound on the far side o the door, before shifting the eyes towards the sheezing .. and hopes the wheezing isnt bring that thing to the door ..
*slips a hand into the pouch that carries the marbles and draws one out .. and charges it so that it gives off a faint glow, and looks towards the wheexing sound .. and hopes nothing groww and disgusting ins happening over there
*then turns the eyes back to the door leading to the sewers and wonders if she's still safe
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Sept 1, 2005 9:46:25 GMT -5
William looks at Ashley "You can back down if you want, I'ld understand. This is a big deal. But, if you do back out, you'll be missing the opportunity of a lifetime. Just imagine being the one that lead the heros of Miami, saving it from corruption."
William sits back in his chair. "This is a big problem, and no-one in Miami can bring light to it. Everyone that would oppose the new regime has either been brought in line or killed and replaced. The SCRET office is evidence of that. Did you know, Tyler, I saw Atlas there? I thought he was dead this whole time."
He looks between the two. "Anyone from outside the city that has clout should be made as aware of this situation as you can reasonably undertake. Plus, if Terri's father is in town, it could be used to our advantage. What would it take to arrange a meeting?"
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Post by shiivster on Sept 1, 2005 12:17:01 GMT -5
*slowly closes the fingers over the small sizzling marble, cutting off the light and its power, while slowly getting to the feet and staying still*
...o0( oh man .. i hope that thing isn't one of THEM .. or that other .. eww .. ) *barely contains a shudder of revulsion at that thought as her mind start trying to think of ways out, and how to avoid the others that live here in the basement*
...o0( oh for .. don't run this time .. its a trap, a trick to get you to run. IF you go girl, leave some money behind for the Father and the others. no sense in the Brethren getting it all. now i really wonder what the heck to do now? .. i can't run forever )
*fighting the one major urge to run screaming from the room in terror, lets the eyes roam about the darkness trying to spot things that would trip her up if she did leave. then wonders if the guy who's wheezing is drawing whatever that thing out there is, to let it try and get in. then without thinking .. gets the slingshot up and ready to shoot if its needed*
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Post by dakota on Sept 1, 2005 21:03:14 GMT -5
[Sparks]
finally realizing that the wheezing is Michael's snoring, Sparks focuses on the other noise that is joined by the squeak of hinges somewheres acrossed the room.
[Silverfire]
" Atlas? I thought he was dead." Tyler replied, setting his empty glass down. " And you can try to meet with nilo if you want, but I'm staying clear. I don't want to blow Terri's cover story."
ashley grimaced. " Lead what? They took out twenty plus SCRET agents, we don't stand a chance against whoever is behind it."
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Post by shiivster on Sept 1, 2005 22:19:17 GMT -5
*keeping the hand pretty much closed over the marble that can be heard sizzling once again .. loads it into the slingshot and drops to one knee in case it can see once its in the room*
*mentally screams .. -= MICHAEL ... its coming in .. oh god i'm armed, and dont know what to do .. don't jump .. don't panic, but i can chase it away, i just can't see in the dark, but i'm aiming at the sound .. oh god .. please wake up quietly .. =-
*the muscles in the arm holding the slingshot starts to shake slightly, more from nerves than from anything else. the eyes remain locked at the shadows and remains ready to let go of the faintly sizzling marble. now that once she does, that spells her doom and expulsion from the church*
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Sept 2, 2005 6:58:45 GMT -5
"That's why someone with Nilo's connections would be useful." Says William, half-explaining his idea. "Though, we'ld have to sabotage his negotiations with the current locals, presuming that's why he's here right now."
William sits for a while, thinking.
"Ashley, it doesn't matter how many people they gunned down in an office building. I've taken out tank divisions in open fields, and I'm just as vulnerable as anyone else."
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Post by dakota on Sept 2, 2005 8:16:38 GMT -5
[Sparks]
" I know that smell." A faintly familiar voice spoke from the darkness. The voice caused Michael to stir awake, making no noise, only his voice in her head What's going on?
Sparks remembers the voice from the irish pub as Troll spoke again. " I'm afraid you know too much, and I'm going to have to deal with you now." He turned on a light, and looked at the slingshot. " Oh, are you gonna pop me with your little toy?"
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Ashley looked at him skeptically before turning to Tyler, who nodded that he was telling the truth. " Now you see why I'm glad Felicia didn't lose her cool. They would've wrecked the place."
ashley simply shook her head. " Fine, whatever. But we still need a real plan, and we have to figure out who it is we're dealing with. And for cripes sake, " she pointed at Tyler," don't be like him and say we'll figure that out on the way."
Tyler chuckled and shrugged.
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Sept 2, 2005 9:00:35 GMT -5
"I already told you the plan, Ashley. We get as much outside help, and attention as we safely can, and use that to help us undo this mess. At the same time, we still have to make sure there's rule of law. By the way, do you have a sparring room?"
William stretches and gets up. "Time for your first lessons, Ashley. Tyler, since you're so chummy with Lenny, can you set up the meeting? Thanks."
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