Classic_Spaceman Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 37 minutes ago, Kintobor said: "Soren is right. As far as I am concerned, the cube is out of our reach. We have no plan to transport the cube once we have it. It is radioactive, produce light, and emits a sonic frequency, meaning everyone will know that it is in our possession the moment we grab it. If we grab that cube, we are dead." "Presumably not, if we had that gauntlet, but even so, assuming you and Soren are right, you literally just said that we're the only ones on this train capable of stopping a heist - Doesn't that make us targets, then? What do you propose we do if the train's attacked? Not respond? I doubt Varuth would like that. Fight back, blow our cover, and risk losing the intel?" Yelana sighed. "Like it or not, Zaria, we're going to need to understand at least some of what's going on, if we want any chance of making it back to Ebria alive."
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 23 minutes ago, The Legonater said: What are you on? I found the drone. It's Blackguard property. That means things are worse. Soren waves his arms around the train. It's worse. "Where did you find it? Where's it now? How do you know it's Blackguard's? And just because we now know who was using the drone doesn't mean the situation's any worse than it was - We already suspected the drone and the ship were connected - And put your dammed arms down! You'll draw attention to us - More than there already is." 24 minutes ago, The Legonater said: What else exactly do you want to know? "I don't know - What else exactly have you been doing?" 24 minutes ago, The Legonater said: And don't pretend I'm an idiot. There's no reason for the people boarding to come after us, unless we keep drawing attention to ourselves like this. Or by pickpocketing our teammates and running around the train checking on stowaways "Unless we intervene, which the attendants will probably ask us to do. And I didn't go to check on the stowaway - I went to see where that drone came from, but nice try." 26 minutes ago, The Legonater said: you want to run me past the part where you stole from Zaria apparently? I've noticed my own account's been a bit lighter, too. So don't pretend you've been any more generous than I have. "Oh, relax - I took a bottle opener out of her pack just to prove I could, and I haven't taken anything from you, so don't cast aspersions."
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 44 minutes ago, The Legonater said: Holy shit. Hey, Miss Superspy, have you been ratting us out to Blackguard this whole time? While you've been running off and avoiding everyone and stealing from us, I guess? Yelana raised an eyebrow. "No, I haven't, but I could definitely ask you the same question. You apparently found the drone, but you won't say where or how, and you were pretty quick to implicate Blackguard - Without providing any proof, I might add. You don't care if Blackguard gets the cube, and you assume you won't be fighting them - And you were the one who picked the fight with Abam. Covering loose ends? If any of us is ratting on the team, it's you - You've done way more sus shit than either Zaria or I have, and you haven't given me any reasons to trust you." 45 minutes ago, The Legonater said: Let me flip this back on you one more time - what the megabluck is going on? "Like I said, I don't know - I have some guesses, which I shared, but I don't know any more than you do. Or, at least, any more than you say you do."
The Legonater Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 21 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "Where did you find it? Where's it now? How do you know it's Blackguard's? And just because we now know who was using the drone doesn't mean the situation's any worse than it was - We already suspected the drone and the ship were connected - And put your dammed arms down! You'll draw attention to us - More than there already is." "I don't know - What else exactly have you been doing?" 3 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: Yelana raised an eyebrow. "No, I haven't, but I could definitely ask you the same question. You apparently found the drone, but you won't say where or how, and you were pretty quick to implicate Blackguard - Without providing any proof, I might add. You don't care if Blackguard gets the cube, and you assume you won't be fighting them - And you were the one who picked the fight with Abam. Covering loose ends? If any of us is ratting on the team, it's you - You've done way more sus shit than either Zaria or I have, and you haven't given me any reasons to trust you." Soren squints, legitimately baffled at Yelana's line of questioning. What kind of projection-? I already told you that! It's in engineering! Is that what you're so pissed about? I knew it was Blackguard because I looked at it and it had the big B insignia in it. Stars. I didn't see the need to waste your time with pointless details. And that's it. I got info out of the Quarm - info I already shared, by the way, and then I went to engineering. Zaria's had an eye on me the whole damn time. I've answered all of your questions, would you answer ours for once?
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 17 minutes ago, The Legonater said: Soren squints, legitimately baffled at Yelana's line of questioning. What kind of projection-? I already told you that! It's in engineering! Is that what you're so pissed about? I knew it was Blackguard because I looked at it and it had the big B insignia in it. Stars. I didn't see the need to waste your time with pointless details. And that's it. I got info out of the Quarm - info I already shared, by the way, and then I went to engineering. Zaria's had an eye on me the whole damn time. Yelana put her head back and sighed deeply. "Shit. Yeah, you did - Sorry. . . You still never said how you got into engineering, what's going on with the reactor, and - until just now - that Blackguard's logo was on the drone." 18 minutes ago, The Legonater said: I've answered all of your questions, would you answer ours for once? Yelana sat back up. "I've answered everything you've asked - What more do you need to know? Actually, you know what, can we just check engineering again? Now? All of us? We need to make sure the reactor is still online - That'll keep Blackguard from being able to board." Yelana stood up, glanced around the car, and began walking towards the door.
Kintobor Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 4 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "Presumably not, if we had that gauntlet, but even so, assuming you and Soren are right, you literally just said that we're the only ones on this train capable of stopping a heist - Doesn't that make us targets, then? What do you propose we do if the train's attacked? Not respond? I doubt Varuth would like that. Fight back, blow our cover, and risk losing the intel?" Yelana sighed. "Like it or not, Zaria, we're going to need to understand at least some of what's going on, if we want any chance of making it back to Ebria alive." Zaria's nostrils flared. She took off her sunglasses and rubbed the bridge of her nose with her fingers. "You have attempted once before to try and use my deity's name to pressure me into doing something, Yelana, and the last time you did I thought I made my point, but if I must make it again I gladly will. Now, the both of you, knock it off. As group leader, which both of you agreed to and suggested, relax for a moment. It is like neither of you two have meditated before. I understand what is going on fairly well. If what Soren says is true and the drone was found, I imagine that means it was decommissioned by Soren. If you are insistent on what I did, I helped Soren get into speaking with the engineers. I was not present when he did as we needed a distraction which I provided. I then returned here to ponder for a bit when I felt my ruse was running out. I will do much, but continuing to lie to the staff of the train has left me on edge, even if most of these lies have been harmless in nature. We are at point where we need to be reactive. If we move out of this car anymore I imagine individuals will get suspicious. We have the intel and the dwarf has no reason to suspect a theft took place. If things go smoothly from here we should be able to just walk off the train at Con'Stop." Zaria looked at her companions, trying to keep the group together in one piece and pacify minds. "Cooler heads will prevail here."
Waterbrick Down Posted August 31, 2021 Author Posted August 31, 2021 It was a good speech, unfortunately Zaria's hope of a calm and collected rest were interrupted as an explosion from one of the lead cars rocked through the train. "What the?!?!" "Heavens above, I'm never going to make my meeting now." "We're under attack, every species for themselves!" "Everyone please remain calm and in your seats!"
The Legonater Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 It's gotten worse, Soren says again dryly, rising out of his seat. He tries to cross forward into the Dining Car.
Waterbrick Down Posted August 31, 2021 Author Posted August 31, 2021 Soren finds the dining car in even more of a disarray. The kitchen is on fire, though under control by the Quo'ri and the waitress, the Amourai's clothes are soaked from his wine, and Kish seems to have been knocked unconscious on the bar.
The Legonater Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) Soren looks first for the drink Kish was supposed to order him. Then, thinking more about Kish’s state, Soren searches the Quarm. Edited August 31, 2021 by The Legonater
Kintobor Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 Zaria stood up in her seat. "Well, it looks as if we're going to be reacting a little sooner than expected." She approached Bloeberis, removing her khopesh from her back but keeping it sheathed. It would be far easier to draw it from beside her. "Bloeberis, if you do not mind I will be investigating further up the train." Zaria contemplated putting her sunglasses on but decided against it, placing them in her bag. She didn't understand how these made people look cooler, but she could ask someone ten times younger than her some other time. She turns to Yelana with a confident smile. "You want to know Varuth says regarding our current predicament, Yelana? He is the Joyful Hotelier, yes, but he is the god of the road and of the traveller, and he disdains those who prey on the weak and those who participate in acts of banditry. So let us deliver some divine judgment on these bandits!" Zaria leads the way into the chaos of the dining car and towards the business car.
Waterbrick Down Posted August 31, 2021 Author Posted August 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, The Legonater said: Soren looks first for the drink Kish was supposed to order him. Then, thinking more about Kish’s state, Soren searches the Quarm. The drinks is unfortunately no where to be found, the Quarm however does have a wallet of 25 credits on him, a journal, and a key. 1 minute ago, Kintobor said: Zaria stood up in her seat. "Well, it looks as if we're going to be reacting a little sooner than expected." She approached Bloeberis, removing her khopesh from her back but keeping it sheathed. It would be far easier to draw it from beside her. "Bloeberis, if you do not mind I will be investigating further up the train." Zaria contemplated putting her sunglasses on but decided against it, placing them in her bag. She didn't understand how these made people look cooler, but she could ask someone ten times younger than her some other time. She turns to Yelana with a confident smile. "You want to know Varuth says regarding our current predicament, Yelana? He is the Joyful Hotelier, yes, but he is the god of the road and of the traveller, and he disdains those who prey on the weak and those who participate in acts of banditry. So let us deliver some divine judgment on these bandits!" Zaria leads the way into the chaos of the dining car and towards the business car. "Um... well official policy in the event of a security situation is to have our passengers remain in their seats, but given your... backgrounds, I'm sure you can take care of yourselves."
The Legonater Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 8 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: The drinks is unfortunately no where to be found, the Quarm however does have a wallet of 25 credits on him, a journal, and a key. Soren pockets the credits without a thought. He owes me for the drink, he reasoned to himself. He paused a moment longer on the other objects. He confessed to liking the Quarm... but a job was a job. And they wouldn't know Soren had come by anyways. Soren takes the journal and key, stuffing them into his jacket, and then follows behind Zaria.
Waterbrick Down Posted August 31, 2021 Author Posted August 31, 2021 While not as bad as the chaos of the Dining Car, the Business Car passengers are all clambering to get into the latter half of the train. The Steward while frazzled is trying to maintain order. "Please ladies and gentlemen, proceed in a orderly and calm manner." "You can be sure I'll be writing a review about this trip." "Watch out greenie, stop shoving." "I say this reminds me of my days in the war, bombs, explosions, rockets, such glorious days." "Aaaaaaa!!!"
Kintobor Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 Zaria was already into the fray, unable to hear Bloeberis' response as she steps aside to let the passengers in the business car through. She approaches the attendant. "Are you alright? Do you have any idea what happened?"
Waterbrick Down Posted August 31, 2021 Author Posted August 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Kintobor said: Zaria was already into the fray, unable to hear Bloeberis' response as she steps aside to let the passengers in the business car through. She approaches the attendant. "Are you alright? Do you have any idea what happened?" "Some sort of explosion further forward in the train. Please Mam, evacuate further into the rear cars. The door to engineering should hold any residual danger at bay."
Kintobor Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 "Is there anyone in engineering still?" Zaria asks the stewardess.
The Legonater Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 3 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Some sort of explosion further forward in the train. Please Mam, evacuate further into the rear cars. The door to engineering should hold any residual danger at bay." Question: how public are the readouts for the Boreal Express? Could someone plan an attack around shuffling everyone to engineering?
Waterbrick Down Posted August 31, 2021 Author Posted August 31, 2021 34 minutes ago, Kintobor said: "Is there anyone in engineering still?" Zaria asks the stewardess. "No one's come out yet, I hope they're OK." 7 minutes ago, The Legonater said: Question: how public are the readouts for the Boreal Express? Could someone plan an attack around shuffling everyone to engineering? "I don't know what you mean? Why would someone attack engineering? Are we being robbed, are we all going to die?"
The Legonater Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Waterbrick Down said: Are we all going to die?" Soren shrugged. Someday. The pilot turns to Zaria. I reckon their plan is to funnel everyone to engineering either to leave the train open to their search, or so that whoever or whatever their looking for is guaranteed to be in engineering. It's kind of a gamble either way; I'm tempted to leave someone to guard engineering but it's pro'lly best we stick together at this point and push forward.
Kintobor Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 Zaria handed Soren her blade. "I need you to hold this." She turns to the stewardess. "Get all of the passengers out of this car. I do not know what is behind these doors, but if there is someone stuck in engineering still, I am going to get them out." Zaria moves to the doors to engineering and places her hand near it, looking to see if there's heat coming from behind it.
The Legonater Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 Actually, wait, I'm realizing I have the layout of this train totally flipped in my head. So there's an attack on engineering but the waitress is moving everyone back towards luggage, right? And she's hoping engineering's protection will keep the damage contained up there?
Waterbrick Down Posted September 1, 2021 Author Posted September 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Kintobor said: Zaria handed Soren her blade. "I need you to hold this." She turns to the stewardess. "Get all of the passengers out of this car. I do not know what is behind these doors, but if there is someone stuck in engineering still, I am going to get them out." Zaria moves to the doors to engineering and places her hand near it, looking to see if there's heat coming from behind it. The door is cool to the touch, but there's now a large dent in it. 56 minutes ago, The Legonater said: Actually, wait, I'm realizing I have the layout of this train totally flipped in my head. So there's an attack on engineering but the waitress is moving everyone back towards luggage, right? And she's hoping engineering's protection will keep the damage contained up there? MM Note: Layout of the train is as such: Engine - Engineering - Business Class - Dining Car - Economy Class - Baggage - Crew's Quarters. The steward is moving folks toward Baggage
The Legonater Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Kintobor said: Zaria handed Soren her blade. "I need you to hold this." Soren takes the blade in his hand, and flips it absently. Cool. We're doing this now. Weapon in hand, he follows Zaria to engineering, listening for sounds of conflict beyond.
Kintobor Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 "Soren, hold onto my sword for a moment just in case I need to use a little force to open this door." Zaria attempts to open the door. If it doesn't she attempts to pull the door open.
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