>>26020575
Wonderful, I thought it was going to be tomorrow, so this is a pleasant surprise.

C. Excuse yourself and attempt to find a quiet place to monitor any signals from your transmitter planted on Death-Gifter's shuttle.

The other option is too risky.

>>26020575
C.

>>26020575
>B. Excuse yourself and attempt to follow Death-Gifter.

Only to make sure he gets into the shuttle where we put the tracking device on. It would suck for us if he jumped ship at this point.

>>26020722
>>C. Excuse yourself and attempt to find a quiet place to monitor any signals from your transmitter planted on Death-Gifter's shuttle.

You excuse yourself and head towards the rear of the arena. You make your way along one of the rear passages and step out into the balcony.

You glance around to make sure no one is near, and casually lean yourself against the railings.

You tap your wrist computer and tune into the transmitter.

Through it, you hear the gentle thrumming of the engine. The shuttle must be lifting off.

A short while later, you hear the Death-Gifter's voice, as he enters conversation with an unidentified female.

"We're going to see the Precentor. Take us to the Hall of Ceremonies."

"Why? Now? In daylight? Do you realize the risk we take? What if someone discovers us? You know as well as I do the Empress has agents here."

"Yes, and I suspect I saw one of them."

"What? Where?"

"At the arena, just now. A Cloud-Viper warrior. First, a Cloud-Viper tries to go through Night-Star's files, then he shows up? We need to warn the organization. We need to see the Precentor. Take us to the Hall, now!"

The conversation then de-volves to small talk.

Do you:

A. Try to find a way to sneak out of the arena and make way for the Hall of Ceremonies.
B. Attempt to communicate to Steel-Arrow and Ashen-Blade and ask them to investigate the Hall of Ceremonies.
C. Go back inside and return to your seat.

>>26021062
>B. Attempt to communicate to Steel-Arrow and Ashen-Blade and ask them to investigate the Hall of Ceremonies.

Keep the police heat onto us!

>>26021062

C. We're not actually going to intercept the shuttle without raising suspicion, so time is not is of the essence in investigating this hall. Might as well just tell them next time we (naturally) see them.

>>26021183
Actually, I agree, but it might be too late.

FUCK YEEEAAAH!

Off topic, where do you live PredQuest? I thought the session would be tomorrow night.

>>26021062
B. Glorious distractions, HO!

>>26021134
>>>B. Attempt to communicate to Steel-Arrow and Ashen-Blade and ask them to investigate the Hall of Ceremonies.

You open a comms channel to your teammates and inform them of what you've heard.

"Right. Good intel." Steel-Arrow responds. "We'll head over to the Hall of Ceremonies and scope it over."

You close the channel.

Suddenly, you pick up an interesting conversation from your transmitter, between Death-Gifter and his companion.

"...why not just kill him?" It's the female's voice.

"What? How can you even suggest such a thing? Do you know the consequences of..."

"It's your city, isn't it? Half of the warriors patrolling the streets used to be under your command. You say he's a threat, so get rid of him. Simple."

"And what then? Have the Empress's wrath come down on our heads?"

"Her wrath is already here, or did you forget what happened to Night-Star? Do it. Strike first."

"How?"

"I'm sure you'll think of something. But make it fast. Best do it before he sees what's coming. "

"Right. I'll alert my agents at the arena now and let them know."

The conversation again drifts into silence.

A moment later, you hear footsteps coming down the hall, and the metallic click of an extending combo-stick.

Do you:

A. Casually step away from the balcony and return to your seat.
B. Continue to lean againt the balcony and pretend to admire the view.
C. Press against the wall and extend your wrist-blades.

>>26021255
Right now I'm in Singapore (ha).

Going to Hong Kong next week, and the back to Singapore.

I'll be spending the week after in Tokyo, then back home to the states.

>>26021426
All work?

>>26021426
watch out for the Kaiju

>>26021411
A
but be ready for C

>>26021411
Oh my.

C. Catch them unawares.

>>26021411
He already knows who we are? So much for anonymity.

B. or C. Tally the vote to either so long as A is not chosen.

>>26021481
I'm not entirely sure its us he is aware of, it could be the agent of the Empress we met when we handed Night-Douche to him

>>26021426
Bring us back swag from Akihabara and stories of those places where you can lay your head in a lady's lap and have her clean your ears.

>>26021444
Yeah

>>26021426

Jeez, what job do you have that entails that?

>>26021411

Well so much for subtlety.

B, we lose the element of surprise somewhat, but we also would get the pretense of "Holy shit this crazy ass Nightprowler just tried to shank my ass, could you believe it hahaha?". If we're obviously prepared for them, a. the pretense is off and we have to abort mission b. they'll know that we know and plan accordingly next time.

>>26021561
B sounds good. You're right.

>>26021721
Ah, looks like B wins after all. Changing the outcome. One sec.

>>26021772

err, fuck.

Can we leave the tracker? If so, A. If not, C.

>>26021721

>>B. Continue to lean againt the balcony and pretend to admire the view.

You calmly lean against the balcony railings and stare outwards at the city vista ahead.

You hear the footsteps come to a stop behind you.

A voice gruffly challenges you. "You! You're not supposed to be here. Follow us, now! We will escort you back to your seat."

You turn, and notice two warriors pointing their combi-sticks at you.

Do you:

A. Tell them the match is boring, and you're just here admiring the view.
B. Tell them you saw no signs of this area being prohibited, and demand they get out of your face.
C. Tell them there's no need for shouting and you'll follow them, then follow them.
D. Tell them there's no need for shouting, and you'll come with them, then attempt to leap forward and disarm them both. (DC: Hard).

>>26021867
D. Tell them there's no need for shouting, and you'll come with them, then attempt to leap forward and disarm them both. (DC: Hard).

>>26021867

D, I mean when is this situation going to get better.

Rolled 2505779

Too bad Sharp-Strike isn't here. Rolling to telepathically summon him.

>>26021867
>B. Tell them you saw no signs of this area being prohibited, and demand they get out of your face.

>>D

D it is!

Let's roll!

Rolled 9

>>26022062
Surprise attack!

Rolled 10

>>26022062

Rolled 10

>>26022062
The Curse of MetaQuest is Upon You!

Rolled 14

>>26022062
Oh dear

>>26022075
>>26022077
>>26022088

So I guess these two are still armed?

>>26022114
Unfortunately, we fail, vs. DC 16.
Write up inc.

>>26022114
Yes. Hard is higher than 10.

Tough luck. Where is Sharp-Strike?

>>26022114
I dunno why people picked that option. Seeing as if we went with them we might have been able to orchestrate things to our advantage.

>>26022134
>>D. Tell them there's no need for shouting, and you'll come with them, then attempt to leap forward and disarm them both. (Fail, vs. DC: 16).

"That's quite alright," you tell them in a calm voice, "There's no need to shout; I'll come with you."

You slowly step forward, then suddenly unsheathe your wrist-blades and lunge towards them. You catch the first by surprise, and manage to yank the combi-stick from his hand, but the second warrior is far more seasoned, and meets your lunge with skill.

He deflects your blow, pushes you to the side, and brings a knee up straight into your chest, knocking you backwards.

He spins his combi-stick in a short flourish and points it at you once more.

"Well, orders were to make this quiet, but I doubt anyone will hear us here, with the match and all."

He growls triumphantly under his mask, and charges towards you.

Do you:

A. Adopt a defensive stance and attempt to deflect the charge. (DC: Medium)
B. Attempt to grapple him as he charges, and try to wrestle him into the ground,. (DC: Medium-Hard).
C. Attempt to go for a lethal strike with a counter-charge. (Hard)

>>26022259
>A. Adopt a defensive stance and attempt to deflect the charge. (DC: Medium)

>>26022259
>A. Adopt a defensive stance and attempt to deflect the charge. (DC: Medium)

Second guard is still there. Can't risk a take down.

>>26022137
Still in the arena, watching the match (and preparing to fight his own.)

>>26022259
A

Wait for an opening

>>26022259
Fights between Yuatja are far scarier than those with Naavi, Xeno-queens, or even Fis.

>>26022356
A it is.

Roll!

Rolled 19

>>26022370
Rollin'!

Rolled 16

>>26022370
rollin

Rolled 1

>>26022384

Rolled 4

>>26022384
>>26022386
>>26022390
The retroactive crit fail strikes again.

>>26022390
God damn it.

God damn we should just get rid of crits all-together. The bane of all existence.

>>26022390
Ah. It's a combat roll, so unfortunately, this crit fail will have to count.

Write-up inc.

>>26022490
>>A. Adopt a defensive stance and attempt to deflect the charge. (Critical Failure!)

You quickly bring up your wrist-blades and adopt a combat stance. You steel yourself and with all your strength, manage to deflect the tip of the spear.

But the seasoned warrior twists with your deflection and rams his armored shoulder straight into your chest. You're suddenly propelled backwards with great force, and behind you, you feel the railings snap and break.

You tumble backwards off the balcony to face a 30 feet drop into the hard, metallic ground below, one which you will certainly not survive.

You reach out desperately, and manage to grab the outer ledge of the balcony with your right hand. You are now dangling in the air, with only your feeble grip to stop you from certain death.

Above you, you hear the warrior sneer. He puts his foot above your fingers, and prepare to press down. He leans down to stare you in the face.

"No hard feelings. Just an accident. You slipped. It happens."

Do you:

A. Swing your body, let go, and attempt to grapple onto the wall to your left. (DC: Medium)
B. Strike up with your left hand and attempt to grapple the enemy warrior's throat. (DC: Medium-Hard)
C. Attempt to strike out with your left hand and plant your wrist-blade into the enemy's foot. (DC: Medium)

>>26022658
>B. Strike up with your left hand and attempt to grapple the enemy warrior's throat. (DC: Medium-Hard)

"You're coming with me then."

>>26022658
B. Strike up with your left hand and attempt to grapple the enemy warrior's throat. (DC: Medium-Hard)

C
Because it'll cripple their veteran fighter and give us an advantage once we pull ourselves up.

>>26022658
>B

>>26022699
B it is.

Roll!

Rolled 16

>>26022722
We got three claws for choking!

Rolled 19

>>26022722

Rolled 12

>>26022722
Tempting fate

Rolled 17

>>26022722
Rolling a nat 1

>>26022738
>>26022741
>>26022750
Let us give thanks to the Dice Gods.

I'm not much liking this warriors demeanor. Seems haughty and all too confident in his abilities. Unleash the rage.

>>26022741
Looks like we pass, vs. DC: 14

Writeup inc.

>>26022789
>>B. Strike up with your left hand and attempt to grapple the enemy warrior's throat. (Pass vs DC: 14)#

You gather all your strength and bring your left hand upwards. Your blow catches him square in the neck. You quickly clamp down your fingers upon his windpipe with all your might.

To his credit, the warrior does not panic. Instead, he quickly throws down his combi-stick and begin to pry at your fingers with both hands. Simultaneously, he slams his boot down upon your left hand, causing a sudden and sharp pain to travel up your arm.

Do you:

A. Attempt to leverage your new grip and pull yourself up. (DC: Medium)
B. Attempt to leverage your new grip and pull him down. (DC: Medium-Easy)
C. Attempt to choke him out. (DC: Medium-Hard)

>>26022909
>A. Attempt to leverage your new grip and pull yourself up. (DC: Medium)

Ehh... Let's not stick around ledges.

>>26022909
A

>>26022940
A wins! Roll.

Rolled 17

>>26023009
Three-Claw does his pull ups right?

Rolled 8

>>26023009

Rolled 5

>>26023026
>>26023009
Damn right.

>>26023026
Pass, vs. DC. 11

Write-up inc.

>>26023080
A. Attempt to leverage your new grip and pull yourself up. (Pass, vs. DC: 11)

You ignore the sharp pain in your left ahdn and strain your muscles to pull yourself up. You slowly raise your body towards the ledge, and at last, manage to swing your right leg over the edge. With the added purchase, you bring your head to level with your enemy's. You slam your head forward hard against the face plate of his mask, and hear a sharp crack. You're unsure whether it was the mask which broke or your skull, but the blow drives the enemy warrior off balance and backwards, allowing you to free your left hand.

You pull yourself fully onto the balcony and stand up straight. You glance around, and see your enemy clawing at his mask. He rips it off his face and throws it against the ground. His partner is nowhere in sight. He faces you once again.

Do you:

A. Adopt a combat stance and prepare for a second round of combat.
B. Charge forward and attempt to drive him off the edge. (DC: Medium-Hard)
C. Feint a charge and dive for the door, in an attempt to escape. (DC: Medium)

>>26023226
C. Feint a charge and dive for the door, in an attempt to escape. (DC: Medium)

Reinforcements are probably incoming, so we need to get somewhere safe.

>>26023226
>C. Feint a charge and dive for the door, in an attempt to escape. (DC: Medium)

Time for cunning.

>>26023226
His buddy probably went to get some reinforcements, that or is laying in wait for us to turn our backs to him somewhere. I say it's time we get out of here.

>>26023276
C wins. Roll!

Rolled 10

>>26023386
I have terrible diarrhea.

Rolled 10

>>26023386
Action dive!

Rolled 4

>>26023386
C'mon...

Rolled 16

>>26023395
>>26023399
>>26023410
Why are we so awful at predatoring.

>>26023395
Actually, turned out to be pretty lucky, as the DC was 10. So we pass.

>>26023509
Leaving on the EDGE. Yes, the wording was deliberate.

>>C. Feint a charge and dive for the door, in an attempt to escape. (Pass, DC: 10)

You lean forward and half-lunge forward. The enemy warrior quickly lowers his profile to better receive the attack.

You suddenly break stride mid-lunge and twist your body towards the door. You narrowly slip past the warrior's guard, and dive foward through the door. You find yourself back in the corridor.

You hear footsteps coming down from your right.

Do you:

A. Run towards the footsteps.
B. Run away from the footsteps.
C. Attempt to find a nearby room and hide.

>>26023552
B. Run away from the footsteps.

Hiding does nothing because of the tracker.

>>26023552
>B. Run away from the footsteps.

Time to make a quick get away.

>>26023552
B

>>26023552
>B.
We should probably get back to the crowd, and hopefully switch our tracker with that of a random stranger's.

>>26023588
>>B. Run away from the footsteps.

Hearing the footsteps, you quickly turn and run in the other direction.

You run past a series of armories and ready rooms, and make your way down a spiral incline.

You continue to follow the spiralling incline. The sound of footsteps diminish behind you.

Ahead is an open passage way leading back to the arena floor. Your ears suddenly pick up a flurry of conversation ahead of you. You quickly halt and press your back against the wall.

Do you:

A. Wait and listen to see if you can identify the commotion.
B. Continue pressing forward.

>>26023686
>A. Wait and listen to see if you can identify the commotion.

We are a curious Opredator.

>>26023686
A. Wait and listen to see if you can identify the commotion.

>>26023686
A. Wait and listen to see if you can identify the commotion.

>>26023686
Shouldn't we ditch our tracker? I mean, it's not attached, why not just chuck it?

>>26023724
>> A. Wait and listen to see if you can identify the commotion.

You ease yourself along the wall carefully. You hear the voice of one warrior severely reprimanding a few others.

"Return to your posts! If there is a security threat, then you should have reported it to me instead of sneaking around. I am in charge of security here and I will not have my warriors running around without my orders. Now, cease this nonsense and return to your posts!"

You hear a few murmured assents as the warriors begin to disperse. You hear a low growl, coming from one of the warriors. "You've failed to contain him. You had a shot, and you blew it. Can't risk going after him in public. No more mistakes. We take him down tonight."

With that, the last of the warriors begin to clear the passage.

Do you:

A. Return to your seat at the arena.
B. Attempt to summon Sharp-Strike and leave the arena.

>>26023832
>A. Return to your seat at the arena.

We got til tonight. Let them think that we don't know their orders are coming from their head honcho. Contact the rest of the team what's happening.

>>26023832
A. Return to your seat at the arena.

Can't take us down in public.

>>26023832
>A.
If we leave suddenly they may be able to frame us and our clan for something. If we stay we'll get to determine the next field of battle, and will be able to rig it with traps.

>>26023877
>A. Return to your seat at the arena.

You carefully slip out of cover and make your way back into the arena. As you make way for your seat, you notice Sharp-STrike is missing.

You glance around, and spot him entering the combat ring below. It must be his turn to fight in the competition.

You look up at the scoreboard, and notice his opponent was changed at the last minute. He was supposed to fight a young blood from clan Sky-Spear, but has apparently been swapped to a Night-Prowler warrior instead, at the last moment, someone named Dark-Spike.

You feel a bit of unease at this sudden switch.

Do you:

A. Stand by and watch the fight.
B. Stand up, and using your rights as mentor, pull Sharp-Strike out of the ring and forfeit the match.
C. Stand by and scrutinize his opponent and see if you can spot any oddities. (DC: Medium-Hard)

>>26024060
C. Stand by and scrutinize his opponent and see if you can spot any oddities. (DC: Medium-Hard)

Not liking that his opponent is from clan Night-Prowler.

>>26024060
>C. Stand by and scrutinize his opponent and see if you can spot any oddities. (DC: Medium-Hard)

Trust our student's warrior prowess, but watch for treachery.

A bit off-topic: What exactly is clan Night-Prowler known for? And our clan?

>>26024091
>Night-Prowler
Sneaking, sneaky gadgetry, and general doucheness.

>>26024073
C wins.

Roll!

Rolled 14

>>26024139
Strawberries... are packed... with fiber.

Rolled 8

>>26024139
ROLLIN MAH DICE

Rolled 19

>>26024139
Grant us vision.

>>26024168
Praise the Empress!

>>26024168
Pass, vs. Dc 13. Write-up inc.

>>26024208
>>C. Stand by and scrutinize his opponent and see if you can spot any oddities. (Pass, DC 13)

You lock your eyes onto Sharp-Strike's opponent as he enters the ring. He is unarmed, and wearing a short training tunic. Dark-Spike looks to be fairly young and agile. As he passes by one of the attendants waiting by the entrance, you notice something change hands bwtween the two.

The motion was quick, and hidden from the majority of the audience, but as furtive as it was, it does not escape your keen combat trained eyes.

You're not certain what it was, as you only caught a short glimpse of it, but it seemed to resemble a small capsule. Daek-Spike quickly palms the device, whatever it was, and obscures it into a fold on his tunic.

Your mind races, attempting to deduct what it could be. Could it be venom? Surely a simple autopsy would have revealed foul play. Maybe it was a muscular enhancer? Unlikely; he could have taken that before the fight. Your unease grows.

______________________________________________________________

END EPISODE 37
Thanks for playing guys! See you all next time!

>>26024282

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>>26024282
>>26024299
Shadiest clan there is. Now I'll be thinking of capsule all damn day.

Await next thread.