Classic_Spaceman Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 16 hours ago, The Legonater said: I don’t know? And neither do you. "I do - All the pieces are here; you just need to put them together. But I guess that takes someone with more insight than you've got. . . clearly." 16 hours ago, The Legonater said: I’m not going to have a conversation about pragmatism with someone who tried to flirt and chat with the people killing us. "Pierce was cute and charming, and the only reason they tried to kill us was because you picked a fight with them - All so you could hand the cube over to your BFF Kish! You are in, literally, the worst position to judge me right now, Soren." 5 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said: A minute later the boarding doors of the Dining Car are linked to a Space Police escort ship As Yelana hears the Space Police board the train, she takes a chopstick out of her hair and begins twirling it between her fingers. "You know. . . Your little plan sounds a whole lot like extortion, if you're thinking from a legal standpoint - You steal M-Tec's property, then sell it back to them?" Yelana quickly slips the chopstick back into her hair, then crosses her arms and legs. "Tell you what. . . How about I play along with you in front of the SP - I'm the only one who knows about the buIIshit you tried to pull, after all. I won't get you arrested, but it'll cost you." Multiple pairs of footsteps grow audible from behind the blast-damaged car door. Yelana smirks. "So, do we have a deal, Soren?" OoC: Spoiler Considering that there is a giant hole in the Engineering car, I am assuming that Yelana can hear when the Space Police ship docks (though not anything that is said outside the car).
The Legonater Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) I'm not going to play out retroactive deals when the Space Police is already in the car with Soren and Yelana, but suffice it to say that Soren is probably not going to cut a deal with someone as they're calling him an idiot. Edited September 27, 2021 by The Legonater
Classic_Spaceman Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Kintobor said: Zaria leads the sergeant into the engineering car. Yelana looks at Zaria and the Space Police sergeant, somewhat confused. "Where's my tea?" 3 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said: Myron turns to Soren and Yelana, "I expect you both are Ms. Zaria's companions" Yelana flicks her eyes over to Soren for a moment, then looks back at the sergeant. "Yes, we are." 56 minutes ago, The Legonater said: If y'all are here about the cube, I reckon it's safely in the energy chamber where it belongs, but I recommend a secure scan to make sure. "Well, I haven't checked, but I certainly hope it is." Yelana walks into the middle of the room, in order to give Myron room to search the reactor. 10 minutes ago, The Legonater said: I'm not going to play out retroactive deals when the Space Police is already in the car with Soren and Yelana, but suffice it to say that Soren is probably not going to cut a deal with someone as they're calling him an idiot. OoC: Spoiler Soren could just nod to Yelana, but if he is not going to make a deal, I will need to rewrite my post. Edited September 27, 2021 by Classic_Spaceman
Kintobor Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 Zaria took a moment to register Soren's physical gestures before her gaze turned to Yelana.
The Legonater Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: OoC: Reveal hidden contents Soren could just nod to Yelana, but if he is not going to make a deal, I will need to rewrite my post. I'm not sure why you would assume Soren would go along with Yelana's plan when she basically spat in the face of his attempt at peace? He's not going to play along for this one.
Classic_Spaceman Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, The Legonater said: I'm not sure why you would assume Soren would go along with Yelana's plan when she basically spat in the face of his attempt at peace? He's not going to play along for this one. OoC: Spoiler I am not sure what attempt at peace you are referring to. Soren referenced it as well, but I assumed that he was just trying to get Yelana to stop asking questions. 🤔
The Legonater Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 Just now, Classic_Spaceman said: OoC: Hide contents I am not sure what attempt at peace you are referring to. Soren referenced it as well, but I assumed that he was just trying to get Yelana to stop asking questions. 🤔 Soren exposed his whole plan for Yelana for no reason except so that they could start being honest with each other. Yelana responded by saying he was an idiot and accusing him of selling them out. But at this point we're veering into an OoC conversation and the quest is almost over - we can discuss all of this in the MM thread when we're done.
Waterbrick Down Posted September 27, 2021 Author Posted September 27, 2021 1 hour ago, The Legonater said: He's pretty deceased, yeah. I take it you're the ISAs? If y'all are here about the cube, I reckon it's safely in the energy chamber where it belongs, but I recommend a secure scan to make sure. "What gave it away, the uniforms?" Sergeant Myron gives a chuckle at his own joke. "There's a Quarm outside said something about this cube, seems like a whole lot of funny business going on concerning it. Officer Peters if you wouldn't mind inspecting the chamber." The celestial turns back to Soren, "Now, state your name and business upon this train." 24 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: Yelana looks at Zaria and the Space Police sergeant, somewhat confused. "Where's my tea?" Yelana flicks her eyes over to Soren for a moment, then looks back at the sergeant. "Yes, we are." "Well, I haven't checked, but I certainly hope it is." Yelana walks into the middle of the room, in order to give Myron room to search the reactor. OoC: Reveal hidden contents Soren could just nod to Yelana, but if he is not going to make a deal, I will need to rewrite my post. "Sorry Mam, I'm an officer of the law, not a barista. Peters, how we coming?" The Chimeran gingerly inspects the reactor removing its housing, "Shouldn't we have a professional doing this Sargeant?" "Come on Peters, you only live once." Officer Peters reaches in and removes the energy cube, thankfully her energy armor keeps her safe from the radiation. "This it?" "Figured so. Ms. Zaria, mind asking that Quarm to come in here?" A few seconds later Kish arrives. "This your cube M. Kish?" "Why, yes it is. I'm glad to see it is unharmed." "These folks look familiar to you?" "Well I know Soren and I believe I might have seen the other two going back and forth between the cars." "Right, you. Your name and reason for being on this train if you please, Mam." Sargeant Myron stares at Yelana.
Classic_Spaceman Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Right, you. Your name and reason for being on this train if you please, Mam." Sargeant Myron stares at Yelana. Yelana crossed her arms. "Yelana Fennix; Vacation - Not that it's been much of one. Between doing the staff's jobs for them since getting on-board, ordering tea like, two, three, times, and still not getting it. . . oh, and the explosion, of course, it's been pretty shitty. One out of five, would not recommend; would give zero if possible. Anything else, officer?" Edited September 27, 2021 by Classic_Spaceman
The Legonater Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 18 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "What gave it away, the uniforms?" Sergeant Myron gives a chuckle at his own joke. "There's a Quarm outside said something about this cube, seems like a whole lot of funny business going on concerning it. Officer Peters if you wouldn't mind inspecting the chamber." The celestial turns back to Soren, "Now, state your name and business upon this train." Soren Aelous, just a pilot looking for work in Con'stop. Zaria is a traveling companion, 'felt safer having a disciple of travel with me. 25 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Why, yes it is. I'm glad to see it is unharmed." "These folks look familiar to you?" "Well I know Soren and I believe I might have seen the other two going back and forth between the cars." You can thank us for that, Kish. Blackguard showed up and wanted their hands on it.
Waterbrick Down Posted September 27, 2021 Author Posted September 27, 2021 20 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: Yelana crossed her arms. "Yelana Fennix; Vacation - Not that it's been much of one. Between doing the staff's jobs for them since getting on-board, ordering tea like, two, three, times, and still not getting it. . . oh, and the explosion, of course, it's been pretty shitty. One out of five, would not recommend; would give zero if possible. Anything else, officer?" "Sure vacation at an industrial manufacturing hub? I'll make sure to note that one down." The celestial gives Yelana a suspicious glance, "What can you tell me about the crew that was responsible for this?" 19 minutes ago, The Legonater said: Soren Aelous, just a pilot looking for work in Con'stop. Zaria is a traveling companion, 'felt safer having a disciple of travel with me. "Uh, huh." Myron gives Soren the same glance. 19 minutes ago, The Legonater said: You can thank us for that, Kish. Blackguard showed up and wanted their hands on it. "Blackguard? Are you sure? Officer, I'm sure M-Tek will be very interested in these findings." "Already noted." "Thank you Soren, you have my gratitude. If you're looking for work I can put in a word for you with M-Tek."
The Legonater Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Uh, huh." Myron gives Soren the same glance. The pilot defensively slinks a little back into his jacket. Time's are hard, my man. I figured a place like this could use a guy who knows what to do behind the cockpit. Freighting and moving equipment and that jazz. 5 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Thank you Soren, you have my gratitude. If you're looking for work I can put in a word for you with M-Tek." 'Appreciated, Kish.
Classic_Spaceman Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Sure vacation on at an industrial manufacturing hub? I'll make sure to note that one down." The celestial gives Yelana a suspicious glance "Oh, no, not in Con'stap - I mean the train, the famous Boreal Express. Suffice it to say it does not deserve the praise it gets!" 5 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "What can you tell me about the crew that was responsible for this?" "There were three of them, one was wearing the Blackguard Security logo, and they were taking something out of the reactor - That cube, it looked like." 10 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Thank you Soren, you have my gratitude. If you're looking for work I can put in a word for you with M-Tek." 2 minutes ago, The Legonater said: 'Appreciated, Kish. Yelana turns to Soren. "Uh, is there something between you two? And I think I saw you chatting in the dining car, too. . . "
Waterbrick Down Posted September 27, 2021 Author Posted September 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, The Legonater said: The pilot defensively slinks a little back into his jacket. Time's are hard, my man. I figured a place like this could use a guy who knows what to do behind the cockpit. Freighting and moving equipment and that jazz. "Yep, got that." 10 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "There were three of them, one was wearing the Blackguard Security logo, and they were taking something out of the reactor - That cube, it looked like." "And you three just happened to be selfless travelers willing to risk life an' limb, right?"
Classic_Spaceman Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Waterbrick Down said: "And you three just happened to be selfless travelers willing to risk life an limb, right?" "Well, I was just trying to get people out of the dining car - This guy started shooting in engineering, and the whole situation erupted. I jumped in to try to deescalate shit, but I ended up getting caught in a firefight."
Waterbrick Down Posted September 27, 2021 Author Posted September 27, 2021 Just now, Classic_Spaceman said: "Well, I was just trying to get people out of the dining car - This guy started shooting in engineering, and the whole situation erupted. I jumped in to try to deescalate shit, but I ended up getting caught in a firefight." "Oh are you saying you're not with these two?"
Classic_Spaceman Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Oh are you saying you're not with these two?" "Yeah. I mean, our seats were together, but we're not travelling together."
Waterbrick Down Posted September 27, 2021 Author Posted September 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "Yeah. I mean, our seats were together, but we're not travelling together." "Thank you, I think I understand now. So let me see if I've got the story straight, the train was attacked, you were helping out in the Dining car, when your seat fellows, whom you hadn't really interacted with, start shooting up people in the Engineering car, and you rush in to assist them?"
Classic_Spaceman Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Thank you, I think I understand now. So let me see if I've got the story straight, the train was attacked, you were helping out in the Dining car, when your seat fellows, whom you hadn't really interacted with, start shooting up people in the Engineering car, and you rush in to assist them?" "Basically. We'd exchanged names, that sort of thing, but we weren't really chatting. And I didn't run in to help them - I was just trying to figure out what the hells was going and to calm shit down!"
Waterbrick Down Posted September 27, 2021 Author Posted September 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "Basically. We'd exchanged names, that sort of thing, but we weren't really chatting. And I didn't run in to help them - I was just trying to figure out what the hells was going and to calm shit down!" "Thank you Ms. Yelana. You two have anything you'd like to add?" The sergeant turns to Soren and Zaria.
Classic_Spaceman Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 Just now, Waterbrick Down said: "Thank you Ms. Yelana." "'Ms. Fennix' - 'Yelana' is my first name."
Waterbrick Down Posted September 27, 2021 Author Posted September 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "'Ms. Fennix' - 'Yelana' is my first name." "I'm aware."
Classic_Spaceman Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 Just now, Waterbrick Down said: "I'm aware." "Then why'd you call me 'Ms. Yelana'?"
Waterbrick Down Posted September 27, 2021 Author Posted September 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "Then why'd you call me 'Ms. Yelana'?" "Because it's a more civil term than I'd like to use right now Mam. Please have a seat in the Dining Car."
Kintobor Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) Zaria rolled her eyes. "Sergeant, I have no idea what Ms. Fennix is trying to say here, but she's been with Soren and I this entire train trip, Soren can vouch for me, as will Bloeberis, the steward. We bought our tickets together and boarded the train together. I do not know what her issue is, but she has been lying almost habitually to Soren and I ever since we stepped onboard the train. The fact she would lie to an officer is disgraceful." Zaria brings her hands to the bridge of her nose, rubbing it. "Soren, Yelana and I were hired for a business opportunity in Con'Stap. Seeing as how we are on a gas giant, we took the Boreal Express to reach the city, as travelling on foot or by road is impossible. After handling the stowaway, the three of us felt the explosion in the engineering car, so we moved forward to see what was going on. We saw Blackguard agents standing in the breach they made in the train, and I took it as a threat to both the safety of the passengers and crew. As a priestess and faithful devotee of Varuth, to not defend the defenceless when I could would be akin to sacrilege." Zaria straightened her posture. "We managed to kill one of them, as you can see. They had the cube on them, which they pilfered from the reactor core. When Yelana and I went to inform the rest of the train's crew that the train was safe from danger, I returned to find the cube gone, and Soren injured. When I went to move the unconscious engineers out of here to someplace safer, it appears to have made its way back into the reactor core." Zaria puts her hands on her hips and let out a deep breath. Edited September 27, 2021 by Kintobor
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