You’re already moving before the splintered body hits the ground. You don’t want to risk yourself for anyone, but you’re still in a bad position- out in the open, too many guns on you, and you don’t have many options that won’t lead to later issues down the line.But, better later than now! “Flash out!” You yell right before you light yourself up. You don’t even know if they’ll think it’s a flashbang or not- but it’s just good manners. >Current Mana: 12500/12500Fortunately, no one seems to register what you’re up to in time as you let loose, the brightness overtaking the sun for a moment that seems to you longer than normal- and judging from the various panicked sounds from above, they felt it. Crash seemed to have, too, though, judging by his swear-filled gibberish. You don’t exactly have much opportunity to question it as you snatch up the Vanishing Plate out of your bag; you channel some of your mana into the device, and you’re unsurprised as your person seems to vanish entirely, even to your own sight. Not sure if that’s intended or not. Shame you didn’t have time to record this data- but regardless, you’ve got the upper hand, if only for a momen-Gunshots from the distance ring out, interrupting your thoughts. Guess it seems like your folks thought enough was enough.Welcome back to Magical Girl For Hire!Archive: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=Magical%20Girl%20For%20Hire%20QuestGeneral Pastebin: http://pastebin.com/u/MGFHQHandlerCharacter Details: http://pastebin.com/9J70gqM2FAQ: http://pastebin.com/8unLWUjFTwitter: https://twitter.com/MGFHandlerKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/Q5Q1MR92------------There’s shouting and confusion as suddenly the area you were in becomes something close to a killzone; you’re already darting for the cavern lip- it’s the best cover you’ve got, really, if you’re going to try to take out these assholes. You’ve got your loaned Bolt Pistol, which should help, but if need be, there’s always...other ways of force.>Don’t try to be a heroine- get up and fire from a safe distance among the crags and make them worry about you. Better to keep your cover that way, even if it draws things out.>You might as well take the opportunity to get in close and personal. Would prevent them from getting comfortable at range, although it won’t be fun to try to explain the results away…>Everyone’s blinded, or too far away to see precisely… a bit of magic should clean this all up very fast and very neatly. Provided no one asks many questions, that is.>Other
>>3699759>You might as well take the opportunity to get in close and personal. Would prevent them from getting comfortable at range, although it won’t be fun to try to explain the results away…
>>3699759Also, hey, boss! How’s your weekend treating you?
>>3699759>>You might as well take the opportunity to get in close and personal. Would prevent them from getting comfortable at range, although it won’t be fun to try to explain the results away…
>>3699768Pretty well. As stated in my Twitter, there's a few interesting things going on this weekend. Just came from one, will be going to another in about an hour or so, and tomorrow I'm going to a ballgame.
>>3699759>You might as well take the opportunity to get in close and personal. Would prevent them from getting comfortable at range, although it won’t be fun to try to explain the results away…Basically our way to explain it will be "Shut up, i saved your life."Heya Handler!
>>3699759>You might as well take the opportunity to get in close and personal. Would prevent them from getting comfortable at range, although it won’t be fun to try to explain the results away…We're invisible, so we should hurry up and beat the shit out of them.
>>3699779Could just say that we are that good at sneaking/stealth kill.
>>3699796except that we're gonna smash everyone's head at superhuman speeds.
>>3699759>Everyone’s blinded, or too far away to see precisely… a bit of magic should clean this all up very fast and very neatly. Provided no one asks many questions, that is.
Grabby hands.Writing.
>>3699808I though we would use a knife or something else. Not that i don't mind snapping some necks with our stupid strength
>>3699875I love how it looks like the guy suddenly grows hair from having his neck snapped.
Should we get some knives? It's not like we really need them, given our strength, but maybe it would be useful?
>>3699896We have the knives from the mafia job, the switchblade and the survival knife, we just forgot to bring them out of the bag.
>>3699889Eh funny.>>3699896Always good to have something we can throw at someone. But i don't think Randa has some knifes with her person. Could always loot something from the idiots attacking our group.
>>3699875eeeh. the result is the same. Actually, we could try to use the mana blades we developed on the las world.
>>3699904Oh look at that we do have knifes with us. Well that makes things easier.
>>3699896>>3699904>>3699905We could just throw pebbles. I'm sure Miranda is strong enough to kill a man with a pebble to the head.
>>3699759>>3699764>>3699772>>3699779>>3699781>>3699790You’re not really keen on letting them take potshots at you. With one leap you hit an outcropping to the right of where they are, avoiding the bullets coming in at the other clan, and the second takes you up and over, where they’re mostly still trying to rub the spots out of their eyes. There’s five of them behind the lip- you hadn’t even seen two, and that’s not counting the ones on the far end. Speaking of, actually. “AUG-” the one closest to you quickly perishes as leap, grab at his neck, and swung behind him all in midair, sending his cranium twisting a full 180 before he drops to the ground. You keep hold of the body as you land, dragging it up for an overhand toss into the crony nearest him, sending the living one sprawling to the ground as a couple hundred pounders of dead outlander collides into him. A sudden gunshot rings out, and you flinch as you feel something pinch at your side- you don’t think anything broke skin, but you’ll have to check that later as you aim for the guy that pulled off the wild shot with his pistol.He seems to hear you still walking, and he fires again- only to hit dirt, first with his gun, then once that’s taken away from him, his masked mouth as you sling him to the ground, cracking his mask, and then giving a solid stomp just to be certain.“Hey!” You barely hear it before you draw your own pistol and let fire a trio of shots in the direction of the aiming bandit, cracking his armor and then slicing his neck horribly as he slumps to the ground. Phew. That’s four, at least, now for number five- oh.(cont.)
>>3699957Seems like number five- the negotiator, natch- finally managed to clear his eyes. The pistol he has leveled at you doesn’t look like your own- it’s slimmer, but has a large attachment at the back of it- resembles a canister of some sort, or a small liquid tank. You’re not sure what’s in it. “That’s...that’s gonna stop right there,” he says a bit shakily, bombast lost, clearly. Another gunshot rings out, and you hear yelling as people get closer. “Now, kid, I-I don’t know what you did, but you, you’re gonna calm down and you’re gonna sit still unless you want to die slowly and painfully.” Another gunshot sounds, this bullet pinging off the stone near him, and quickly raising his voice, he yells out. “I GOT A HOSTAGE! I SEE ANYONE OR HEAR ANY MORE GUNFIRE, OR ANYONE TRYING TO BE A HERO, AND THE KID’S AS GOOD AS DEAD!” He doesn’t seem to register that YOUR gun is on him, too. It’s really more of a standoff than a hostage situation...Hm. The lip is too high for them to see you over, and he’s low enough that it would likely be hard to get a bead on him- not that you think there are any sharpshooters on your side anyway…“YOU ASSHOLE!” Crash yells. “YOU SHOULDA JUST GIVEN US THE GOODS!”“HEY, FUCK YOU! SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST!” Yeah, so much for that easy attitude. “Times change, dumbass,” he mutters to himself as he keeps an eye on you. “New day, new deals, new drama…”> A new deal? New drama? Maybe you could try and get him to explain himself…see what caused this in the first place.> You need to try and drag his attention off you- if only for a second. Just enough to plug him and end this. (How?)> Stay quiet. Chances are the rest will do something themselves...although how, you’re unsure.> Other(Yeah, I'm off for now. Will continue tomorrow in intervals.)
>>3699961>Other>Get all of his attention, tell him that we're dropping our gun, and when we do it, we magiblast his head off.
>>3699961> A new deal? New drama? Maybe you could try and get him to explain himself…see what caused this in the first place.This is somehow our fault i just know it.
>>3699961> Stay quiet. Chances are the rest will do something themselves...although how, you’re unsure.
>>3699961>> A new deal? New drama? Maybe you could try and get him to explain himself…see what caused this in the first place.
>>3699957>you flinch as you feel something pinch at your side- you don’t think anything broke skin, but you’ll have to check that laterSo, did the Shield Shard help at all or not?>Current Mana: 13000/12500 (Draining) - after changing Seither Filters>Current Mana: 12500/12500 - after Sun FlareSorry for being a stingy penny pincher, but wasn't there a 20% manacost discout for using the Meditation Room?>>3699961>> A new deal? New drama? Maybe you could try and get him to explain himself…see what caused this in the first place.Thanks for running!
>>3699961>OtherShoot him. We're faster.
>>3700029Or does the Shield Shard need an influx of mana to work?
>>3700029I don't think we activated the shard?Does it even required being activated actually?
>>3699961Okay, changing >>3700029>Other>Activate the shield shard and cast body armor for a few seconds to tank his shots>Shoot him
>>3700100Do you really want to risk taking a shot of whatever it's the thing he has on his back? It's probably those seither powered weapons.
>>3700113It's pistol sized, I don't think it can pierce two shields and our power armor.
>>3700123It might be a seither-thrower; at which point, all it would do is give us a rush of energy, and we shouldn't shoot him for that. We should punch into his chest and crush his heart.
>>3699961> You need to try and drag his attention off you- if only for a second. Just enough to plug him and end this. (How? Throw the knife in our other hand against the hand rail that should cause enough noise and since he is so jittery thay will distract him from us. Then we shoot him.)
>>3700145Our knives are in our bag of holding right now.
>>3699961> A new deal? New drama? Maybe you could try and get him to explain himself…see what caused this in the first place.All this guy has of value is information, let's try and bilk some.Also, aren't we still invisible from the vanishing plate?
>>3699961>A new deal? New drama? Maybe you could try and get him to explain himself…see what caused this in the first place.Maybe we can ask what the gun is too.
>>3700191why would he tell us? this is a high stress situation where that is an answer where it won't be answered.
>>3700150We still have something with us that is capable os slicing someones neck. At least one of our actions shows we were capable of doing that.
>>3700496we have the mana blades. in theory we could instantly make one long enough to pierce his head/hand/arm/whatever we want.
>>3699961>> Stay quiet. Chances are the rest will do something themselves...although how, you’re unsure.
>>3700521Shooting is way faster, he's in our ironsights atm.
>>3700545fair enough. i was under the idea that we were too far away to make a reliable "hip shot"
>>3699961this>>3699984People have a tendency to track weapons, even once they're out of your hands. When he watches it fall, that's our chance to cap him. If he doesn't watch it for some reason, put up one of those smaller shields we recently figured out over our chest, then blast him with a magi-blast.>The pistol he has leveled at you doesn’t look like your own- it’s slimmer, but has a large attachment at the back of it- resembles a canister of some sort, or a small liquid tank.That's either a small flamethrower, some kinda bioweapon, or bottled Seither. In any case, after the fight we should take a look at it.Welcome back.
Back.Also you have to keep hold of the plate for it to be active, which I completely neglected to mention, so apologies for that. I've been forgetful lately...
>>3703052In hand, or just skin contact?Good to see you.
>>3703052Hey, boss. Good to see you.Did we see if any of the other mooks carried anything besides pistols?
>>3703052Hey handler!Then i still believe that our best option would be: >>3699984 or >>3700032 depending on how dramatic we want to be.
>>3703089Presumably they had rifles, shotguns, or other long guns, or failing that at least stocked pistols. They knew this was going to be firefight, and had the terrain advantage for concealing them. No reason for them to not bring more powerful weaponsSpeaking of, did we figure out which gun blew out our guy? That thing would be worth looking at. I doubt we'd want to keep it, but maybe we could trade it to these scrappers for something more valuable to us.
>>3700820>That's either a small flamethrower, some kinda bioweapon, or bottled Seither.Why not both?
>>3699961“New deal?” you repeat softly. His eyes jerk to yours, off your hands, but all you get for the first few seconds is silence. “New drama? Something happen?”“None of your business, kid,” he spits. “You just got unlucky, coming with them today. Might have to keep you around. Leverage, y’see.”Yeeaaah, that probably wasn’t happening. “Just saying, if something’s got you over a barrel, then there’s no reason to just keep it to yourself, I think.”He just stares, and then lets out something close to a laugh. “Kid, are you new? Did your folks die recently? Well, maybe you’ll figure it out during your little stay.” Wait a minute. You blink once, hearing a familiar rumbling. Turning your attention sideways just a bit, you’re surprised to see a few trucks of the massive convoy come rumbling up, several gunners out in the windows… “Hey, HEY! THE FUCK? YOU WANT HER TO DIE?”“Do it if ya wanna!” Crash says all too quickly. “Kill ‘er and you lose the only damn thing you got on us now!” How loyal.“Fuck you!” He yells back red-faced. “I’ll get everyone in the clan to come an’ stomp you ALL into the dirt! We have a walker, asshole! We’ll tear you to pieces!”“You can try,” Crash says. “But you won’t. We got an anti-aircraft cannon what can zap you outta the sky! Not to mention we got a walker, too! Just snatched it!”His eyes (what you can see of them) bulge. “Bullshit!”You have to agree quite vehemently.“Try me!” Crash says. “Better than anythin’ you got, for certain! Wouldn’t take but a couple minutes to wipe out the clan with it!” The convoy is closer, and you’re left wondering what the fuck as his eyes flitter between Crash, the convoy, you, and off into the distance.>Roll 1d20, best of three.
Rolled 20 (1d20)>>3703167Oh boy...>>3703125>we never got to see those ratlings in the last job with Izumi.God damnit skaven shitposting would have been great but whatever
Rolled 20 (1d20)>>3703167
Rolled 8 (1d20)>>3703167There is some major bluffing going on here.Kinda hope we fail this roll, honestly.
Rolled 19 (1d20)>>3703167
>>3703177Thank you great horned rat yes-yes!
Rolled 16 (1d20)>>3703167Well good thing Crash came with the distraction.
...Huh. hokay then.
>>3703178>>3703177He dead son...fucking hell
>>3703177>>3703178
>>3703177There will more than likely be a future job with rat/mousepeople in it. I rather enjoy that race in my fiction, along with goblins.
>>3703178>>3703177Well then.But . . . "Spirit of Motherwill intensifies" I really kinda want to fight another walker.
>>3703200Yeah, I as kinda hoping we'd have to fight one with us on foot. Ah well, maybe next time.
>>3703194I liked how the ratkin is represented in GW2. They are basically a hivemind that gets smarter when they have more members.
>>3703222> Not WHFBOh how did I not forsee this inevitable betrayal!
>>3703229i got a worse thing to tell you. what is that? warhammer something-something?
>>3703207>>3703200Maybe one of our guys brought a anti-vehicle/walker rocket launcher?
>>3703167>Not to mention we got a walker, too! Just snatched it!”thx for confirming what I and others have suspected all along about the Scrappers. >>3703177>>3703178this though is Nice! Although I wouldn't have minded a fight...
>>3703252I just hope Chrash is bluffing and that Prima is okay. We did leave her inside of it.
>>3703252>thx for confirming what I and others have suspected all along about the Scrappers. I'm still suspecting them, but i'm pretty sure its a burst of the moment bluff.>>3703261Prima can defend herself. She'll be fine
That's a lot of green IDs.
>>3703281The warstone has blessed this thread
>>3703238Warhammer Fantasy Battle. The OG.
>>3703297
>>3703167>>3703177>>3703178>>3703179You’re not one to ignore an opening for an attack if you can help it. After all this time where you haven’t budged, he makes the fatal mistake of taking his eyes off you via moving his entire head to try and see just what’s going on underneath him better.All you need. You flick your wrist and squeeze the trigger, moving down and to the right almost simultaneously as he turns back to you a half second too late. His neck blossoms out in rich blood, teetering backwards as a small pellet impacts the ground next to your feet. There’s a small puff of red gas- Seither pellet gun, then? Well, that’s neat to know. Makes sense. But, now for more important things- wait, what’s the yelling for?More gunshots ring out, and you’re unsurprised to see a pair of large off-roaders careening away from the sight as fast as possible in the opposite direction. Right, likely backup, and probably didn’t like how things were turning out. Before you can think about what to say, suddenly a gunshot, and one of them blows a tire, sending them skidding as they lose traction- and careening right into the other vehicle, a shower of metal heralding them BOTH going tumbling as they unwillingly, entwined together, start to resemble art deco more than vehicles.Well, that was thankfully solved...to a certain extent. Now, as for that ‘swiped a Walker’ crack from Crash…Finding your way down that won’t ask people questioning how you survived a two floor jump with no concerns, you reach down to where Crash is monitoring the gathering of the supplies they’ve got. He looks at you with something approaching...frustration, you think, but just nods his hello, not saying anything about the recent situation. You spare a glance backwards, out of the cavern hole. Sloan’s body is still just lying there.Fantastic. That means you’re going to have to broach the topic, if you’re going to talk about it.>Might as well be conciliatory. “Impressive to call his bluff like that.” Might at least curry a bit of favor just in case.>You’re damn suspicious of him, now. You don’t trust him to be honest about that Walker line. Just stay quiet.>You’re not going to take that and settle. “That’s not your damn Walker and you know it. Assuming things can backfire.”>Other
>>3703374>You’re damn suspicious of him, now. You don’t trust him to be honest about that Walker line. Just stay quiet.>Other: Loot what we can from the coprses they won't be needing their guns or ammo anyway.
>>3703374>Might as well be conciliatory. “Impressive to call his bluff like that.” Might at least curry a bit of favor just in case.>Other: Loot what we can from the coprses they won't be needing their guns or ammo anyway.
>>3703374>>3703387I agree.
>>3703374>>You’re damn suspicious of him, now. You don’t trust him to be honest about that Walker line. Just stay quiet.While asking him about what he said is a reactionary response, I'd say that would accomplish little to nothing, or even put him on hostile stance, which can result in even more troubles and delays. So instead let's just quietly go back to the mech after this job and get whatever repairs are needed done to leave ASAP already. If there are anymore attempts at theft though... Well, the world doesn't need these Scrappers anyways.
>>3703374>Other>Get the seither gun. Might prove useful in the future or for owlia as a ranged way to refill mana>Approach Crash >So, "Swipe a walker, right? Nice. Bluff."I don't think he'll try to do something stupid, specially after saving his ass.
>>3703374>You’re not going to take that and settle. “That’s not your damn Walker and you know it. Assuming things can backfire.”See if there's an SMG or shotgun on these dead guys.
>>3703374>Might as well be conciliatory. “Impressive to call his bluff like that.” Might at least curry a bit of favor just in case.I hope that's a bluff otherwise that scrapper clan is going to be wiped off this world immediately.
>>3703374>You’re damn suspicious of him, now. You don’t trust him to be honest about that Walker line. Just stay quiet.
>>3703400That better be. Otherwise we are gonna do with the entire clan what we did with the five people inside the place and get all their guns and loot for ourselfs.
>>3703398Actually, gonna switch to>Might as well be conciliatory. “Impressive to call his bluff like that.” Might at least curry a bit of favor just in case.
And if Crush comes saying we can't keep the guns just stare at him and say we killed these people so the guns are ours now.
>>3703374>>Might as well be conciliatory. “Impressive to call his bluff like that.” Might at least curry a bit of favor just in case.Don't like his "swiped a walker line, but eh>Other>See if the sniper whatever that took out Sloan and the seither pellet gun are worth taking.The pellet gun at least we should be able to find a use for. We can poke around the other gear, but these were scrappers desperate enough to try and screw another clan over; I doubt their guns are going to be in great shape.
>>3703420I can easily see our resident nerd or the Em guy turning the pellet gun into a seither Flamethrowe or a seither powered gattling gun
We'll be...polite. Ish.Writing.
>>3703444Hey handler what would happen if some nerd ended up developing a gatling gun able to fire Seither crytals? Would the seither crystal explode on contact kill the person? That would be fun to find out.
>>3703444Nice trips
>>3703459Assuming they can get their hands on the crystals themselves without dying horribly it's a possibility I think, but the only one who can remotely do that at the moment is us.I'm pretty sure however that we'll be overdosed if we want to try, since just some huffs of the damn thing and air form was enough to sent our brain into 11.
>>3703482I'm fairly certain that some clothes were developed to help reduce the effect of seither. Don't know how effective they would be. I would think that Em being a full android would be able to handle seither better but then i remember the effect the huge seither cannon had in our walker so i'm not sure.
>>3703459>Seither gatling gunThat's... a very convoluted way to kill someone. I think it'll kill them regardless of what kind of ammo it would use.
>>3703482We could use mana as much as possible and as inefficiently as possible while doing it. Like keeping up multiple shields.
>>3703513given our reluctance to use mana, i doubt that will ever happen.
>>3703527We could have 99 Ethers and a reliable place to buy more for cheap, and anons would still refuse to use one.
>>3703544>>3703527Or in our case, a set of renewable mana crystals and a mana condensor, and still refuse to use one.
>>3703374“Impressive to...call his bluff like that,” you venture, only stressing the ‘bluff’ slightly. You’re not interested in trying to rock the boat too much right now, but him saying that still doesn’t sit well with you. He doesn’t say anything towards that, either, simply nods. You’re not actually impressed. “I don’t know what you did or how you got up there so fast. We’re going to have questions later. For now, just help everyone load up.”“Are we going to scavenge the dead?” you ask. “Hmmm…” he growls a bit, but nods. “Fine. Should be put to use anyway. I’ll send someone to collect from the fallen; it’ll be divvied up later.”“I’m taking the guns.” you say quickly. “Or at least a couple of them.”“You don’t need all those,” he quickly counters. “You wouldn’t be able to use most of them and they’re better off being given to those who need them instead of being trophies. No.”Freakin’ really? “I’m the one who killed them, you know.” “You say that like it matters. You can have one, and that’s it. And we’ll decide what one that is.” He turns away, considering it to be the end of the conversation. Fucking fantastic. The loading is fairly quick; with the trucks being closer now, the back and forth is much shorter, and it’s not exceptionally long before everything’s packed up and ready to go. Sloan was given a quick burial. The guns were, indeed, taken, and you at least got a good look at the crate they were in; not on your flatbed, but one of the ones next to you. You’ll have to remember that later.The drive back is equally quiet, fortunately. When you get back to the hangar and everyone begins the process of unloading, however, Crash turns back to you. “Help everyone unload, and STAY HERE until you’re sent for. Got it?” He doesn’t wait for an answer, marching off back into the main complex. Curious...but at least you’ve got a chance at that gun, now.It’s as you approach the three fellows unloading the boxes that you ID the specific crate by placement. Now, how to get it…>Try to convince them that you earned it fairly, considering they were trying to kill you. It’s only just, isn’t it?>Ask them to take a look at it and see if you can’t scan it quickly. You might not be able to take the gun, but a 3D blueprint should work well enough…>You doubt they really noticed it. Ask to help, and see if you can’t pocket it once everyone’s back is turned.>Other
>>3703636>Ask them to take a look at it and see if you can’t scan it quickly. You might not be able to take the gun, but a 3D blueprint should work well enough…
>>3703636>>You doubt they really noticed it. Ask to help, and see if you can’t pocket it once everyone’s back is turned.Yeah no, I honestly don't see why people even care to try to be nice anymore. The guy can't be more obvious in how he and whoever else is in on it (hint: every other Scrapper) plans to just kill her and take her shit later. It's time to start taking everything we want from here and get ready to leave.
>>3703636>>Try to convince them that you earned it fairly, considering they were trying to kill you. It’s only just, isn’t it?
Done for the night. Work in the morning, so yeah.
>>3703640I think he just ran off to report about the guys that swindled, their threat to raid this base and that they have a Walker. Curb your fearmongering.
>>3703649Night, boss. Hope to see you soon!
>>3703636>You doubt they really noticed it. Ask to help, and see if you can’t pocket it once everyone’s back is turned.
>>3703636>Try to convince them that you earned it fairly, considering they were trying to kill you. It’s only just, isn’t it?
>>3703640>I honestly don't see why people even care to try to be nice anymore.The constant freaking out over every minor slight or person who doesn't immediately treat us with fear/respect since we got to this hideout isn't helping, you know. Hell, since we started this mission, even.
>>3703640By the way, I think our low Intimidation and high Plainness made him think that a little girl like us shouldn't be trusted with guns.Should've gone with the Warlord set instead of Balanced one for this job.
It's not like they have any reason to trust us anyway. Besides if they do try to kill us we will just kill everyone else in our way. Saying that we lose a lot of trust by trying to grab the guns without asking. We might not trust then but i say they have treated us fairly well so far. Not to mention the scrappers life style itself isn't so surprising that they would snatch the walker if we were dead.Point is we lose nothing by being polite and they lose every respect and mercy we may have for then if they don't follow what we say. Big example is Pattycake she is the only one of these guys i would be slightly upset about killing.
>>3703636>>3703638Switching to>Try to convince them that you earned it fairly, considering they were trying to kill you. It’s only just, isn’t it?
>>3703640>I honestly don't see why people even care to try to be nice anymore.Being nice opens you extra windows of action that doesn't resort to "kill everyone". It's not helping us right now due to how this specific people work, but we'll get rid of them soon enough. And we have to because i'm sure that aegis is stating to wonder where the hell we are.>>3703671to be fair, we weren't supposed to be here, doing this kind of convoy job in the first place.
>>3703682Eh, the pilots of our client don't think much of us either, since we look like a Scrapper with freaky eyes anyway.
>>3703671This too. Now we know why Miranda set is mostly focus on intimidation. Makes everyone respect us and not trying to upset us, most of the time.
>>3703663I never cared for their respect or fear. The only things I wanted was fairness in dealing with trade and loot, and them not showing signs of trying to steal the mech. So far they've failed. >>3703671I still say the power armor set would've been best. Completely fitting with the world setting, and totally intimidating. I don't get the appeal to look different just to have a more interesting appearance when the most optimized set for the mission should take precedence.
>>3703685The pilots opinions might change. I mean the ace pilot guy i forget his name seems to have taken a interest to us.
>>3703685Remember that sal sold us as a scrapper, and given how everyone else saw us, going how we went ende up being the wisest choice. going full warlord would have set everyone on the edge to the point that they would try to sabotage us.
>>3703687Good thing that Crash isn't the leader and since their leader gave us a pass and security to stay then everything should be fine for a while.But i can see then trying to get the walker since this other clan wants to fuck with their stuff. If that is the problem we can just deal with Prometheus that we will support then and destroy the other clan. They can keep the scraps from the other scrapper clan and their other walker.
>>3703636>>You doubt they really noticed it. Ask to help, and see if you can’t pocket it once everyone’s back is turned.He's acting like we're a lackey of his. This is way too much for someone on a brief stopover. He's not our client. Enough is enough.
>>3703687The thing is, we were never going to get that. We jump in their territory with a corp made mech, with other corp mechs chasing us, we don't tell them which scrapper clan we belong to, we look like a high schooler, and nobody has even seen our eyes.Of course they'd be worried about our motives for a while. Wouldn't you?
>>3703705What? being fair? You mean that their unfair distribution of loot and plots to steal mech can be excused by the suspicions? what? Look, if you still mean useless things like respect than lemme tell you this: I, don't, care. The only thing that Does matter to me, is the loot and money. People can treat Miranda however they like so long as they don't get in the way too much, but threatening to touch her loot and stuff that belongs to her is crossing a line. That can't be excused at all by suspicions.
>>3703687>totally intimidatingthat would have booted us out of the outpost from the get go or would have forced us to take it out.
>>3703723The Warlord set had Intimidation A, the Full Power Armor one had B.>>3703722Speaking like a murderhobo here, anon. We're an Outgoer, we HAVE to play a role. What are few guns compared to a handful of Lotes? Though, these guys aren't the one who's paying, but we still need to stick to it.
>>3703730the full warlord armor would have covered our face(and probably modulated our voice), and there is a vast difference from intimidation B and intimidation A. Having the whole world scared of us isn't the answer for all the problems.
>>3703737Fair enough, but I'm still salty about our loadout.
I still don't get why everyone is upset about the loot from a bunch of raiders. But i do admit to be interested in the seither pellet gun
>>3703722I'm not talking about respect, anon. I'm talking about not freaking out over every single little setback like it's proof that they're going to try to steal from us, murder us and leave our body in a shallow ditch. Like, holy shit, people have been screeching about this since we've arrived. Can we please have one betrayal in this quest that hasn't been overplanned for so we can sort of enjoy it from a story perspective when it happens? Because that would be great.
>>3703761I think it's just one anon being upset and the rest of us are trying to compromise or convince him to stop freaking out.Well, on the other note - the Item List looks overbloated. Does anyone have tips for formatting documents?
>>3703722>The only thing that Does matter to me, is the loot and money.That is a bad way to play anon. Not only will that kick miranda in the teeth one day, but it limits every interaction to "loot" and "kill for loot". That ain't fun.>>3703761Looks like its just one person, but since the board decided to make most anons light green, it creates confusion.>>3703785i'll give it a quick look to see if i can help.
>>3703785I'm more annoyed that this guy is treating us like we work for him, but I already said my piece a while ago. We need to get back to our actual employer.
>>3703820Good thing that the convoy was the last favor we were doing to these people. Now we just need to do the repairs we need and get the fuck out of here.
>>3703837Are we doing a job interview for that Em android or not?
>>3703840Maybe we should, you know, talk to him, see if he's intelligent, and so on, before talking about hiring him? And didn't we pick up two? It's not like we're on a time limit anyway.
>>3703820i'll play devil's advocate and say that he's still in shock. After all one of his crew unexpectedly died in front of him>>3703840nope. we have two in the bag right now and if for some reason they are empty husks, we ca give loan then to prima and jago for missions that don't need robots.
>>3703840We don’t even know if he’s an android.
>>3703849The other androids are empty i think. So people were thinking in using those as extra chassis for Prima and Jago.>>3703868He has enough augs to look like one. Or at least like someone that is heavily modded. His weird behaviour and Seither knowledge which some of the scappres commented make it look like he has previous knowledge of it and some of the androids were built with the ability to use seither.>>3703840I would like to but i don't think we have a oportunity to do so. Maybe when we go to repair the walker we can ask him since they will probably put someone to keep a eye on us.
>>3703868Has blue eyes, just like the androids we have, doesn't know anything about his past and doesn't like to talk to anybody. If he's not the android, then it was a very clever ruse by Handler.
>>3703868>Turning around, the mystery individual is pale, astonishingly so. His eyes are a rich, deep blue, and the hair on his head is scattered, like it just grew in not long ago. His clothes are so loose as though they’re hanging off of him, and he lacks defensive plates, you notice, unlike most of the others you’ve seen down here.I think he's that '14-5' runaway.
>>3703895Oh, that missing android from the facility. Yeah, if we get the chance it might be neat to talk to him and see if he is who we think he is.Conservation of detail suggests he is, but real life suggests pretty slim odds with us having so little to go on.
>>3704098>but real life suggests pretty slim odds with us having so little to go on.Except, you know, this isn't real life. We know this is mainly a story which follows certain points (I mean, we already joked who was the MC of this world) and as it concerns to miranda it ain't real life for her as well. Her 80+ years of working in these environments give her an unfair advantage against everyone that is in a new universe, thus we and miranda can assume with a big degree of certainty that the blue eyed dude that is working with these scrappers is the android that broke from the basement.
>>3704098>Except, you know, this isn't real life.>Conservation of detail Addressed in the first line. Conservation of detail isn't a thing in real life.
>>3703636>Try to convince them that you earned it fairly, considering they were trying to kill you. It’s only just, isn’t it?> Other Challenge them to fight you in the ring for it. We saved their asses, killed the enemy, and then they were willing to let us get shot.If they want to find out what kind of damage we can REALLY do, they just have to keep pushing. We've been playing nice so far, but we're running out of smiles.This >>3703344 is me.
Well, let's throw some ideas in the downtime. Should we take off some of our Clothes and adjust our stats? Currently, they are:Intimidation CHumor D+Otherworldly CHothead CPlainness B-If we take off our Big n' Proper Bowtie (Plainness +2 / Humor +1 / Intimidation -3), then we'll have Plainnes C and Intimidation B. Still plain enough, but at least people would take us more seriously (with all pros and cons).
>>3706401That actually sounds like a pretty useful idea if we ever end up in a situation where we want to suddenly look much more serious. In fact, loosening up or taking off ties is usually a sign of when a character is readying for a serious fight.
>>3706401That's a nice idea, BUT given how the clothing system works(i think that if we take away a piece of clothing the bonus is taken away for the rest of the mission), i think we would be better by taking out glasses off first and scaring them into thinking we have a seither overload.
>>3703636You’re getting kinda annoyed by how Crash is talking at you, but you tamp down the frustration and try to dig into your more logical side as you approach the working trio. “He said for me to help unload, so…”“Yeah, yeah,” one of them waves off. “Plenty to go around. Not as much as we WANTED, but…”“Problem solved itself,” the second grunts as he prepares to unload another box. You notice that there are large crates going around with labels on them- seems like everything is indeed split apart right here and taken to where it’s needed. “Don’t worry about it.”The first shrugs. “I’m not! Just sayin’...if the Deadlanders decided to fuck us over, we’re gonna start hurtin’ in not too long.”“No shit. Would’ve been hurtin’ now if half those asshole had gotten luckier than they did.” Wait, did they not see you? “Sloan was one of the good ones. He’ll be missed.”“Yeah,” the third pipes up, his voice noticeably younger. “He was kinda a jerk, but he meant well. Gonna miss ‘im. Say, though.” And here he turns to you. “You were right there, and then you threw that flashbang. Where’d you go afterwards?”“Wasn’t she up near all the fightin’?” the second asks.You frown. Okay, well, you WERE invisible for a bit, fair enough. “I managed to climb up there and take them by surprise. You didn’t see?”The three of them look at each other briefly...before breaking out into snickering laughter. “Hell no. Are you kiddin’ me?” The first asks. “The hell would you do that for?”“I mean, yeah, the flash likely helped, but that isn’t exactly the same as wasting a group of Outlanders,” the second says. “If you’re tryin’ to build up cred, then you might wanna stick to something a bit more believable.”Damnit. “Well, you can believe me or not, but I DID do most of the work,” you insist. “I just want a reward for it. Like, there was a gun I saw in there,” you say, pointing to the specific crate. “Large pistol, thin barrel, strange canister on the back.”Outlander Number 1 snorts briefly, and digs into the crate, rooting around for a moment; his large, sweaty arm and body makes you think of a metallic boar. After a few moments, he indeed pulls out the Seither pellet gun. “What, this? Whaddya want this for?”(cont.)
>>3706525“To use it. I killed those people, if nothing else I deserve at least some of the spoils.” You’re not going to just let your work go unacknowledged, actual clients or not! “I’ll repeat it until I’m blue in the face, but-”“Ahp, ahp, ahp,” he’s quick to dismiss your claims, but takes off his mask- scarred a bit on the cheeks, he is. Pockmarked with bad acne that never quite went away. “You want this that bad? Whatcha gonna do for it? Them’s the rules around here. Gotta earn your keep. You kin either do that, or mebbe we can trade for it, eh, kiddo?”“Those glasses ARE pretty slick...” Number three says, more to himself than you.“Kid, just forget it,” Number two says. “You’ll get a chance when everyone’s got a chance to claim. Just be patient.”You’re getting rather tired of that. >Challenge him to an arm wrestling match. Winner takes the weapon.>Bah, let it go. You’re nearly out of here anyway; Aegis likely has better.>What would he even WANT from a kid your ‘age’?>Other
>>3706532>>Bah, let it go. You’re nearly out of here anyway; Aegis likely has better.Fuck this. I have zero interest in staying around any longer. let's just get this part finished up and go already. At least the comments about how these loot aren't worth caring about are true, so lets get back to getting the payment we DO care about by actually finishing this job ASAP, and doing side-jobs that people would actually pay for.
>>3706532>>Challenge him to a match in the ring. Winner takes the weapon.
>>3706532>Challenge him to an arm wrestling match. Winner takes the weapon.
>>3706532>Other: Challenge him to a fight in the ring.
>>3706532>"What is mine is mine, regardless of your petty feelings. If you wish to take it from me, you're gonna have to fight for it."
>>3706525>Other>Take off the BowtieS-stop bullying!
>>3706532>Bah, let it go. You’re nearly out of here anyway; Aegis likely has better.
>>3706487>(i think that if we take away a piece of clothing the bonus is taken away for the rest of the mission)That's not how it works. We've done this during the Mafia job and Lori's solo mission - we can put the clothes back on, it's just that people who saw us before would be confused about the change of their perception of us when we take them off.So, as fun it is to see Miranda get bullied and watch how upset some anons get about it, I think it'll for the best to take off the Big'n'Proper Bowtie, so that people would take us more seriously.>>3706629 We had our B-ranked Intimidation on 3 out of 5 missions and it did not cause much trouble, and high Plainness isn't very useful at the moment - it's not like we're supposed to sneak around or blend in with the others.If we won't do something about our stats right now, then things like this will just keep happening:>I'm not a little girl - I'm a stone cold killer! For real! Why won't you believe MEEEE!?
>>3707436If this looks like gibberish, then I blame my insomnia.
When will we get a job where Miranda is a princess so we can be a little girl for real? I want to see her pampered.
>>3707454What, like a body double for a noble?
>>3707454Mono's first job was pretty close to that. While she kept running around the labyrinth Miranda just sat in their equivalent of VIP lounge and had people serving her.
>>3707461Well, as an Eldritch Overlord but not as a little girl.Sorry for talking about this, I just find that it would be amusing.
>>3707463Now I wonder how that 'eternally 12y/o' girl that we saw at the Interdiction event is managing...
>>3707463I don't understand why you're apologizing. People are constantly throwing out their ideas during the downtime between runs and nobody else is apologizing for voicing their opinions. I'm sure there isn't anybody here who would hate you for that.
>>3706532>Challenge him to an arm wrestling match. Winner takes the weapon.But inform him that a fight in the pit is okay too if he doesn't want to arm wrestle
>>3706532>>Challenge him to an arm wrestling match. Winner takes the weapon.This is getting real annoying, but we're almost done with these guys.
>>3706532On one hand, we collect weapons off rando's all the time and we could probably do with not getting this one, on the other hand, what if it shoots seither, like, just a POOF of mana to the target, in this setting like a enraging agent/anti-alien gun.Could you imagine Miranda bringing that back to the intersection and dramatically popping Lorelei in the FACE?That'd be hilarious!Although she can already do that with harmonized magiblasts, should do it more, it's comic gold.On the other hand it could just be a seither POWERED slug-muncher, and that's BORING.>Challenge him to an arm wrestling match. Winner takes the weapon.
>>3703685There was that dude we played pool with. And the bartender was cool.
>>3706532>Challenge him to an arm wrestling match. Winner takes the weapon.Point out, once again, that we did most of the work on *their* op that *they* fucked up.Sounds like they're going to be having problems later with these Deadlanders, and for a hot second there we were thinking of working with them on that problem before we had to drag their ass out of a mess here.
>>3708543So, I thought slug-muncher was slang for a projectile firearm, but apparently it's something else. In case anyone got confused I meant a gun, if it's just a gun it's boring.
>>3709567Sounds like it's a air soft like gun. But instead of using gas the gun use Seither in gas form. If that has any effect on aliens i have no idea.Honestly i would rather make a seither powered flamethrower with it.
>>3709583Don't worry, seither kills ayys and humans indiscriminately.>seither powered flamethrower with it.That sounds interesting Although we already have a flamethrower spell
>>3709595I know. What about a gattling gun powered by seither which fires bolts of mana? I know we are already able to fire magi blast from our hands but imagine a gun that is able to do that!!
>>3709619What a bout a shotgun that has an array of mana-splitting crystals, so that when we channel mana through it, it splits our magi-beam into a shotgun blast of magic?
>>3709627Something like this might work better with miranda. instead of having "weapons" we'd have external mods that help us modify our magibeams.
>>3706532“Tell you what,” you decide, your scowl a clear indicator of your dislike. This whole place is rubbing you the wrong way, now... “How about we play for it? I’ll arm wrestle you. Winner takes the weapon. Sound fair?”To your surprise, for a moment he gives you a side eye, as though taking your challenge seriously. He even rubs his chin for a minute, mulling it over. “Mmmm...heh.” And at last he breaks out into a small grin. “Must have some muscle under there for a tyke, eh? Ha.” Going over to one of the smaller crates, he places the gun down in the center, then sets his arm down, a near sneer on his face. “Fine. But I’mma warn you now, kid- this ain’t all fat! Gotta be strong to survive out here.”“Fine with me.” You’re kind of hoping you can just take the weapon and skip town- maybe get a word in with that one guy, but otherwise you’re getting tired of this place and their lack of respect. You place your admittedly small hand inside his sweaty mitt as you both lock eyes, the other two unloaders looking on in surprise- and maybe a bit of pity. “If someone would count us off…?”“Uh, right,” guy number 1 says. “On go, then. Three...two...one...go!”You don’t waste any time, and while the guy DOES have more strength than you anticipated, you simply shove his hand down, the meaty THWACK of impact timing perfectly with his gobsmacked look.You already have the gun, have slipped it into your bag, and have walked off by the time he gets up, shouting. “HEY!” The other two aren’t far behind.“‘Hey’ yourself!” A familiar voice yells out. You turn to see Pattycake, frowning, arms folded, and she glares at him. “Get back to work!” And then she turns to you. “Prometheus wants to see you ASAP.”“That was quick,” you can’t help but comment.“They’re not far- maybe down the hall,” Pattycake admits, tilting her head in that direction. “See what they want.” Nodding, you head down that way...but as you move to pass her, she puts a hand on your shoulder, and when you look up, she’s not looking at you. “Watch your ass,” she mutters, then shoves you lightly along.Hm.Sure enough, Crash and Prometheus are at the end of the hall. They both look at you with similar, yet different expressions. Crash looks at you with suspicion, laced with annoyance. Prometheus, on the other hand, he seems...curious, but eager like he’s found something new to use.He hasn’t, but if he thinks that…“Lane,” he says, and his voice is firm, yet inquisitive. “Crash told me you claimed to kill a number of Deadland clan members after they didn’t honor our deal.” You nod. “That’s an...impressive statement, you have to understand. I’m curious as to how that managed to happen. Although I do have a suspicion or two, and I hope we’ll have plenty of time to determine how true it is.”(cont.)
>>3710383You cock an eyebrow. “What do you mean?”“Well, all things considered, being front row to that kind of happenstance, not to mention knowing what kind of supplies we have, where our bay is, all that sort...see, if’n that were to get out to other clans, particularly to the wrong ones, well...that could cause some issues down the line.”“Not that we’re not grateful about your...combat acumen. But I think I’d be correct in presuming that you don’t have much elsewhere to go, do you?” Crash states cooly, but accusingly. “So, we’ve decided that instead of just letting you go, we’re inclined to offer you a place to stay with us,” Prometheus says, and he has the brass balls to sound sincere and pitying. “Permanently, you see. Would be a far better fate than just dying out in the sands without food or water.” The implication is clear, and though outwardly you remain calm, inwardly you’re bristling. These...absolute fuckers.“Not to mention, I’m sure you’ll find a friend in Em. I’ve little doubt you’ve some common ground,” Crash says idly. “Your AICA will be useful too, I’m sure. Can put down roots here and everything....well. You can’t exactly out yourself to these dildos, but...hm. Is there any way to get out of this that isn’t extremely violent?>Mmm...nope. Might as well get started on that whole front. Going to need to get Jago and get the mech revved up…>(Meditation) You have to insist on being let out. Forcing you to stay would make you little better than the megacorporations and cities they hate. You're just a young girl- not like anyone would believe you anyway.>Other
>>3710388>>Mmm...nope. Might as well get started on that whole front. Going to need to get Jago and get the mech revved up…These guys are parasites. Our employer certainly won't be sad we removed another scraper clan, and we can work our frustrations out on them. Plus, no risk of them leaking anything about our super secret mech, or it's pilot, both things our employer has been show to want us to conceal.
>>3710388>Mmm...nope. Might as well get started on that whole front. Going to need to get Jago and get the mech revved up…Give them a warning first, as our last gesture of good will. If they still intend on forcing us to stay, well ....
>>3710388>(Meditation) You have to insist on being let out. Forcing you to stay would make you little better than the megacorporations and cities they hate. You're just a young girl- not like anyone would believe you anyway.I'm interested in seeing what the meditation option does, plus we don't need random scavver attacks AND merc attacks on the rest of the missions.
>>3710388>Other>"Oh, that sounds so nice, but...">Take off our glasses>"I'll be very clear. By the end of this day i will get out of here and you'll never see me again. Now, you may disagree and you are in your right to do so, but if you try to do something stupid you'll find out what i did to the idiots on the cave."
>>3710426>plus we don't need random scavver attacks AND merc attacks on the rest of the missions.If we kill everyone here there won't be any scavver attack.
>>3710433From these guys, yes. From other scavvers who knew them and dealt with them, no.
>>3710445they won't know who killed them and i doubt that they would want to invoke the wrath of someone that can destroy a whole base. Doubt they have the people for that.
>>3710445And who's going to tell them we did it?
>>3710459The ones we missed, because we can't spend the entire night killing these dudes.>>3710455They can probably hazard that the weird girl who never showed her eyes that came to their doorstep with a corp mech did it.
>>3710388>(Meditation) You have to insist on being let out. Forcing you to stay would make you little better than the megacorporations and cities they hate. You're just a young girl- not like anyone would believe you anyway.
>>3710388>>Mmm...nope. Might as well get started on that whole front. Going to need to get Jago and get the mech revved up…I could tell people I told you so, but I won't waste the effort. Instead, let's just get out of here already. Oh and to kill them all if we can while we're doing that. Who's up for experimenting with spells?
>>3710400>>3710402>>3710504>Ignoring the 'Extra Dialogue' option from Meditation Room HQ to leave without a fuss.Bruh. I feel like you just want to kill people just out of spite or for fun instead of staying PROFESSIONAL.
>>3710518The time for professionalism is long gone, my friend. The extra dialogue wont save them now, unless they connect the dots and understand that they are dealing with someone very dangerous.
>>3710518This IS being professional. We have wasted far too much time doing this instead of our actual job! Why are we still even here? just for some dialogue? because if yes, I'm disappointed about the choice of people that the voters wanted dialogue and interaction from. I have seen literally nothing I liked from them, and I'm quite ready to leave to get back to our actual job as opposed to this needless distraction. That sounds far more entertaining to me when it's what I voted for the job, not this scrapper side-story thing.Hell, we don't even have to kill people if that was the concern. I just want to get back the the company already. At least their reasons for potential future backstabbing are actually interesting to see since it involves studying the method to find a way to make humans of this world better adapted to seither, and not just this plain and simple greed from the scrappers.
>>3710475We do have a rather large AOE attack that would prevent such a need. I'd be willing to use it if it would guarantee they're not a problem anymore.
>>3710538>>3710537>...well. You can’t exactly out yourself to these dildos, but...hm. Is there any way to get out of this that isn’t extremely violent?The first option IS the violent option, since Miranda is answering her own question. If we go with it then we'll have to risk Jago and mecha's safety. If we go with the (Meditation) and convince them to let us out then we can repair the mech in peace and maybe even have time to talk wit Em.And showing red eyes is still a no-no.
>>3710549True. If we wipe them all out, there wouldn't be any evidence left either, so nuking is a practical option. In fact, it might be the better option since these scrappers just might tell others of us if they try to exchange info to survive other clans coming after them or something.
>>3710549And spend that much mana? No thanks. We got a chance to leave without spending any, I'd rather take that then have to waste mana and ammo and risk damage to a teammate that can't naturally heal and our transport out of here.
>>3710554>>3710558Huys, if you want to blow some steam, then our next assignment from our client is bullying the aliens. So please, keep your murderhobo tendencies in check.
>>3710554I would agree with you, but >>3710538 makes a damn good point. we are already a day behind schedule and Aegis probably is antsy because they might believe that we stole their tech. I also voted for the Other option to tell them that they are making a very stupid mistake.>>3710561dude, shut up that point is irrelevant. we literally gain mana from being in these canyons, we even won 1300 mana from being near the seither filters, we'll probably instantly refill from being near a crystal or such. We are also in this position because we didn't want to use the nebula buster before.
>>3710561>If we go with it then we'll have to risk Jago and mecha's safety.Who says we'd nuke right here and now as opposed to getting Jago and the mech out first, and THEN coming back to nuke them? Besides, we don't intend to spend much mana on this job at most of the time due to not using spells when possible, and there are very fast ways to recharge anyways with the seither generators around.>>3710572I'm not trying to blow off steam. Hell I don't even care for these people enough to see the dead or alive. It's just that since they're a potential security leak, we might want to do this safely via extermination of all witnesses.
>>3710575>we are already a day behind scheduleAnd how does going ballistic would help us with getting back faster? We'll have to spend even more time cleaning up the base, rescuing Jago, securing the mech and disabling the AA Seither cannon! When we can just go with Social Bonus option and walk out quietly without the risk of wasting resources and time.I've already refuted that anon's point - if we go with the first option, then Miranda's line of thought goes: "Is there any way to get out of this that isn’t extremely violent? - Mmm...nope."
>>3710590In other words, going against them would mean that we'll have to spend more time here and we'll get to our client's base only around Monday.
>>3710575Dude, we didn't, and we don't, and the crystals are too dangerous to try if we got jacked up on the gas in the reactor. I don't want to find out how bad the crystals will fuck us up.Also, dude, the Buster would have been noticed by Aegis' sensors, and would cause them to basically try to kidnap us to figure out how we can bust.It's like the other guy said, first choice is loud, second one is quiet, and I'm always going to go for the option that preserves the most of our resources and keeps us from being damaged or drained.
>>3710590>When we can just go with Social Bonus option and walk out quietly without the risk of wasting resources and time.>>3710595What I don't see is how you think staying quiet and talking to them would result in LESS time compared to just getting out of here now. In fact, with how many times the talking options has been tried, and failed, consecutively even, it's hard to believe more talking could possibly do anything useful as opposed to wasting more time.
>>3710580>extermination of all witnesses....why? It's not like they have a huge network that'll inform everyone else that we were there - Scrapers are mistrustful and isolationistic, and if we start causing trouble for other Clans in our unique mech then they wouldn't want to associate with us and deny any acusations that we've ever visited them in order to keep their trade deals.
>>3710388>>Mmm...nope. Might as well get started on that whole front. Going to need to get Jago and get the mech revved up…They've given us nothing but grief while we've been civil, and more importantly they're a security risk.
>>3710595>>3710590not really. we just make a straight line to the AA gun, kill whoever tries to stop us, destoy the AA gun, get on the mech and nuke them with a nebula buster.Its really easy and shouldn't take that much.Also so far, choosing the non magical solutions(in general not just this mission) have sidetracked us in bad ways. I have no reason to believe this will be any different.>>3710608 >I'm always going to go for the option that preserves the most of our resources and keeps us from being damaged or drained.ok, here is the problem with that: we can heal ourselves in different ways and although the world's mana output is low, there are pockets like this very canyon where the mana regeneration is absurdly high. Its foolish to say that we will be drained, when in the other thread was demonstrated that that isn't the case.>Also, dude, the Buster would have been noticed by Aegis' sensors, and would cause them to basically try to kidnap us to figure out how we can bust.They have no idea that it could have been us.
>>3710609>What I don't see is how you think staying quiet and talking to them would result in LESS time compared to just getting out of here now.No, the 'get out now' option is to force their hand and then we'll have to spend time on:-killing everyone we see-rescuing Jago-seciring the mech-dealing with the Seither cannon-fighting the chasersAnd our mech is STILL damaged and has no missiles in case we encounter anyone else on our way back.The quiet option goes:-talk them down-repair mech-talk with Em (optional)-wave goodbye and skedaddleThis is MUCH less riskier and more professional in my opinion.
>>3710613They are not a security risk, see >>3710612
>>3710624Either option leaves us without missiles and you are assuming that they will let us go with the meditate option. Once you begin to plead like that, it becomes very clear to the other faction that you don't really have any way to defend yourself.
>>3710622You're still not convincing me that being diplomatic for about ten seconds is worse then wasting mana, risking damage to the mech and injury to us and our partners, and causing people to wonder about that big sparkly mushroom cloud over where the seither cannon guys are. Fact is, you probably won't.Dude.
>>3710640They know that we're good at combat, and the meditation option is not pleading. If there was no chance of them letting us go, then Handler wouldn't have highlighted the second option in the first place. Otherwise, I would've supported your >Other option.
>>3710624the "quiet" option will at best leave us in an extended tense situation while the mech is repaired. I wouldn't put it past them to cause more delays to encourage us to stay, or to get more work out of us. Words have not worked with them so far.
>>3710388>(Meditation) You have to insist on being let out. Forcing you to stay would make you little better than the megacorporations and cities they hate. You're just a young girl- not like anyone would believe you anyway.Could we just leave without spending the next two IRL days fighting these assholes, guys? Jesus.
>>3710655And would the outvome of your >Other option be any different? You don't even give my arguments a benefit of the doubt and instantly assuming that they can't be convinced at all when OP highlights the option.
>>3710647if you bother to look at my vote, i went for a diplomatic option. The only difference is that i'm making them see that we are not one to be messed with. And i'm arguing in favor of killing the clan because i'm 90% sure that it will be the way this will end. Look at it from the clan's perspective: We are only one, and even if we are a good fighter, the clan are many more, and one will eventually kill us, and when they manage to kill us, they'll get a mech that they desperately need to defend themselves better and an AICA that they can reprogram to fit their needs. No one in their right of mind would let that opportunity pass away.Dude.>>3710653the meditation option IS pleading to their morals, which i don't think they have since they really want us to stay.>If there was no chance of them letting us go, then Handler wouldn't have highlighted the second option in the first place. If i were handler i'd put that option because it makes sense, not because it would have the desired results. Maybe it does let us go, but like i said before, the non magical options have had sidetracked us before(and are the reason why we are here in the first place) and i doubt these assholes will let us go. They just simply lose too much to be worth it.
>>3710664>your >Other optionI know we're all green in here, but try again anon.>You don't even give my arguments a benefit of the doubtCan you claim any better? Of course you can. anyone that disagrees is just ignorant and stupid.
>>3710669Dude, if they had no morals, they would've tried to kill us on the first day. Yet that did not happen. They are trying to negotiate with us, albeit in their own crooked way. We can work this out with words, no need to jump the gun first.
>>3710672I mean, we can leave guns blazing, but I don't want to risk the damage if we have the option to talk it out.
>>3710682morals =/= pragmatism. They didn't kill us because it was easier to work with us, and if they played their cards right (like they're trying right now) they might get all our stuff without having to fight an unknown.>>3710689I'd rather have it out now, rather than have to deal with the stress of waiting to be jumped for the remainder of our time here. It's not like we can't heal, and we're not paying for mech repairs.
>>3710682Except that this is no negotiation because they are very unwilling to keep their part of the deal since the moment they threw us in this caravan mission.
>>3710388>(Meditation) You have to insist on being let out. Forcing you to stay would make you little better than the megacorporations and cities they hate. You're just a young girl- not like anyone would believe you anyway.Might as well give it a try? We could always blast our way past if this doesn't work out.
>>3710388>>Mmm...nope. Might as well get started on that whole front. Going to need to get Jago and get the mech revved up…Tired of dealing with these guys.
>>3710388>Mmm...nope. Might as well get started on that whole front. Going to need to get Jago and get the mech revved up…
>>3710402Changing my vote to Meditation. BUT after this if they still want to do otherwise, they're dead.
>>3710388>(Meditation) You have to insist on being let out. Forcing you to stay would make you little better than the megacorporations and cities they hate. You're just a young girl- not like anyone would believe you anyway.We have high plainness if we bring too much attention on to us we could end up with another mafia war. We must stay under everyone's radar.
>>3711063The Mafia War didn't have anything to do with our plainness.
>>3710388>Other> Remove glasses> Power up a visible aura> "Gentlemen. I am here, briefly, on a very specific contract. One which I am bound by extremely powerful conditioning to complete. I WILL be leaving to complete it, whether with your good wishes or over your dead bodies. However, I am more than amneable to signing a contract with you regarding the confidentiality of your situation, for a fair standard fee.""Stranger things in heaven and earth, stranger things indeed. If it makes it easier, just think of me as a Djin, or an alien, or some secret project android built to handle seither that must obey contracts to the letter ".Let's lay some bait for the escaped android to follow us.
>>3710388>(Meditation) You have to insist on being let out. Forcing you to stay would make you little better than the megacorporations and cities they hate. You're just a young girl- not like anyone would believe you anyway.If they insist on it, then we threaten them while we take off our glasses and bowtie.If that doesn't work, we'll go full murderhobo.
>>3710388 #>(Meditation) You have to insist on being let out. Forcing you to stay would make you little better than the megacorporations and cities they hate. You're just a young girl- not like anyone would believe you anyway.
>>3712671>pic related Miranda right now.
>>3710388Regardless of which option wins can we do a danger sniff Handler?
I just realize all this time we are thinking Em is the escaped android when Prometheus could easily be it too. Depending how long it has being since the scientist died in the facility and taking in consideration Prometheu's group dislike of Orion.
>>3714541Any evidence to back up your claim?
>>3710388Supporting these two:>>3712671>>3714508
>1 post (2 after this post) by my IDWew
>>3714280Now I understand the pain of waiting, not knowing what is going to happen. But being apart of it is going to be fun. I just hope our walker can at least step of a few ants before we finish the job.
>>3714729I'm betting that even though meditation won, we will still have to kill everyone because surprise surprise, a mech is too valuable to let go just because a girl says so.
>>3714805Stay salty, you paranoid murderhobo. What kind of QM creates two different options with the same intended outcome? Oh, and I can hide behind a different id too!
>>3714825>Oh, and I can hide behind a different id too!
>>3714825I swear anons in this quest are much less friendly than they used to be. Every vote seems to set off a minor shitstorm.
>>3714825i'm on my job waiting for some feedback, something you obviously don't have.>What kind of QM creates two different options with the same intended outcome? That's irrelevant and metagaming. Sometimes there is no option other than to fight your way out of a problem.
>>3714805If they wanted the mech they would just shoot us when we came out of the mech. Right now I think they know something is wrong about us and are trying to use the diplomatic approach to recruit us. Think about it, a random girl came out of nowhere with a great mech, survived an ambush, and has a fully functioning AI bot. We have so much equipment that they could realize we are part of a corp and back off from a fight that is above them.
>>3714845I think it might have something to do with this particular mission, honestly. Our high plainness is kinda screwing with how seriously our employers and NPCs are taking us, so people want to make certain that they don’t do the expected megacorp/cyberpunk plan of betraying the hired help by overcompensating with aggressiveness. It’ll hopefully cool down on the next mission when we remember how high plainness worked against us the next time we get equipped.
>>3714869That's a good point, although i believe they haven't done any of the stuff that you wrote because they see us as an easy to manipulate kid and even though they are scrappers, they still have some sort of heart under all the dirt they have.
>>3714869I figure they are smart enough to realize there's more to this little girl than appears, as she's got some serious hardware. They didn't attack us initially due to wariness, with the plan to feel us out and see if we were a soft enough target to take.By the same token, that high end hardware indicates we are either powerful or have connections, so I doubt the recruitment offer is legit, as in either case we can obviously take care of ourselves.
>>3714805Exactly this.>>3714825>What kind of QM creates two different options with the same intended outcome?The kind that's told us in-quest what kind of people Scrappers were, showed us how they acted, gave us every hint to what they've aiming to do with us, and has thus far made every attempt to treat them with patience and negotiation failures in what the voters wanted.Wake up people. How many times does Handler have to do this until you finally understand that the only way out of this place is to either using force and destroying whatever is in our way, or agreeing to stay and be their bitch for however long these people want us, and risking the actual job we were sent to this dimension for in the first place?I mean sure, if people want their dialogues and roleplay as a submissive scrapper for god know how many more threads, I guess that's just the way that's going to be. But if not, then we should move the fuck on already and GTFO of this place ASAP.
>>3714885So if they have a heart, that means they will have morals that they follow. Meaning that the meditation option will work and they will let us go on our way. As we leave we could pull a Lorelei and say "there is no home for us." while taking off our shades showing off our eyes. >>3714882We could go full vanilla and see how our base stats affect the next mission. We always ended up with a high trait that made problems with too much intimidation, otherworldly, or plainness. While the first mission with the flower girls I think went okay enough.
>>3714953>So if they have a heart, that means they will have morals that they followOn the other hand, a mech that can help your clan be better defended is worth the life of a girl you literally met yesterday and maybe one or two more that could possibly get injured if things get rough. Although, its better for everyone involved if she decides to stay on her own free will.>While the first mission with the flower girls I think went okay enough.the flower scouts was literally the tutorial and the quest started at the end of the mission. A more proper example would be the other mission with the lunar Illuminati or the one on the westworld. They went very well.
>>3714953The only thing i'm against about going full vanilla is that we would leave our cool shoes behind. But maybe now that we have the flying crystal from Owlia we can abadong the wings and just uae the mana condencer.
>>3714882>It’ll hopefully cool down on the next mission when we remember how high plainness worked against us the next time we get equipped.Miranda doesn't like the way they're treating her but I'm personally enjoying it and the way she reacts to it. The only time I've felt it has worked against us was when we didn't get to fight somebody stronger in the ring.But I don't like the idea of doing two missions in a row with the same stats so I'll probably be voting for some kind of high Hothead - low Plainness/Otherworldly getup next time.
>>3714978>On the other hand, a mech that can help your clan be better defended is worth the life of a girl you literally met yesterday and maybe one or two more that could possibly get injured if things get rough.I have something to say about that. Couldn't they just scrap the walkers we trashed on the canion? I recall two walkers got fried thanks to the anti-air gun powered by seither and a lot of others that got well scrapped. They should have enough parts to build at least ONE walker for themselfs.
>>3714911Have you ever considered that by yelling about how these guys are going to screw us over ad nauseam, you’ve shot yourself in the foot by annoying people enough to not vote for what you’ve advocated for?I mean, I wouldn’t go with your choice now, even if you were right, just because you kept typing “THEY GONNA BETRAY US, THEY GONNA BETRAY US” over and over again. It’s exhausting to read, annoying as hell, and all it did for me was make me vote for the opposite choice. And even if you were right and I was wrong, and we’re going to be ambushed, I’d still blame you, because you told us about it in the most obnoxious way possible as often as possible. So even if you guessed correctly about the scrappers being untrustworthy, that’s a fuck up on your part, because you failed to convince other people to go with what you wanted to do.Maybe you should think about that next time we have a vote, and you want to convince people to agree with you. Or better yet, don’t complain about how everyone who didn’t choose what you voted for is going to ruin everything. Just a suggestion.
>>3715009Both sides have been doing it plenty, but I do think we're past the point of changing anyone's mind by now.
>>3715009oh, the mightier than thou asshole returned! Shut up.
>>3715009People like you will always exist, and aren't the ones I'm trying to convince with my posts to begin with. I'm not trying to get the ones that firmly believe in their own opinions like you, but the ones that are still undecided and perhaps uninformed if they forgot about what happened in the past several threads. So no, I'll keep on doing what I do, and I won't mind if people vote for sheer spite if they aren't able to logically consider my posts just because they don't like my tone. >>3715019make me.
>>3715019Oh shit sorry about that. I thought it was my post you replied to. I'm truly sorry about this mistake and don't mean my reply at all when it's not me you replied to.
>>3714978>its better for everyone involved if she decides to stay on her own free will.Damn we will have to run. We sneak around at night to make sure the cannon is not pointing at our mech. Get prima online and destroy the cannon while running away. Another clan will wipe them out for us.>lunar illuminatiSo get an intimidation of B and not to allow any other trait to go above that. It sounds perfect.
>>3715039no problem mate, shit happens.>>3715043the problem is that we're wasting another day and making aegis more nervous. The initial plan was planned for a quick hit and run mission and we'll end up being two days late. that speaks terrible things about us. I mean, at this point aegis has grounds for not paying us all the motes they are supposed tpo.
>>3715059They don't know what we've been doing here so maybe telling them that we were imprisoned and it took some time to escape would convince them to overlook the delay.
>>3715059>the problem is that we're wasting another day and making aegis more nervous. The initial plan was planned for a quick hit and run mission and we'll end up being two days late. that speaks terrible things about us. I mean, at this point aegis has grounds for not paying us all the motes they are supposed tpo.All my Yes! I'm not sure why people think dragging out this side-quest for this long is acceptable when we're on a job already! I mean, if we were given free reign on time and were expected to be back a long time from now then I'd not be so worried. But the mission location wasn't that far, so our return should've been expected at least a day ago even if we were being very cautious about preparations or something. Every day that goes by here is another day that we're not just disappointing our clients, but giving them the suspicion that we're taking the mech for our pay prematurely, as Scrappers would seem to do in this world, and worse of all reducing their confidence in our use as an agent and look more use as a test subject.
>>3715077that's worse, because Aegis won't know if we really escaped or we snitched something. if we were to tell them a lie it would be better to say that we hid on the canyon until it was safe and we were sure that the mech wouldn't break down on the way back. Basically we would omit the contact with the scrappers.
>>3715059You are right we are late. Hopefully Handler posts soon, so we can start dropping bodies if the scrappers want a fight.
>>3715077>>3715091Doesn't Aegis had a locator or at least had some way to watch what we were doing during the alien attack last time?But i guess the tracking and surveillance they have in the walker might have gotten damaged thanks to the seither anti-air cannon.
>>3715137Yeah they can watch us its how they saw the alien attack. Plus the cannon might not have hit all the sensors. We have to say we got caught up with some scrappers and did not want to damage the mech further.
>>3715137they do have ways to track us, but there hasn't been any clear indication of how they are doing it. It could be autonomous drones, satellite imagery, maybe aegis sent a scout team to check on us. We just don't know.
>>3715161We showed them our eyes and were surprised at the red color. So they would use all the above to gather as much data about us as possible and study the siber(sleither?) stuff in a human.
Couldn’t we say that we didn’t want to endanger the Zeon any further with that Scrapper anti-air cannon, so we were trying to sabotage it to ensure that the Walker wouldn’t be damaged further?
...Oh dear.Well. I'm back now. Apologies. Writing.
>>3715326Evening boss.Doing okay?
>>3715326Our savior has returned! Sup.
>>3715326its not your fault, its just us being idiots, as usual.
>>3715326Now don't be like that. You should know by now that when lefted unchecked we start to behave like this.>>3715161fair point.>>3715150My personnal reason was to avoid people damaging the walker further and also to lose track of the Orion patrols that could still be in the area.
>>3715482That is a valid reason for us to use. I just hope our paycheck does not get cut due to sensor damage on the mech, and being late to come back to the base.
>>3715509If we do get a cut from being late, we should have a good enough portion given back to us if we show that doctor we talked to the data, not to mention how much we could receive for the androids, should we feel like turning them over.
>>3715509> I just hope our paycheck does not get cut Unless such things are stipulated in the contract, they better not try. They'll get themselves in real hot water if they attempt to short the Intersection.
>>3715509They have a side mission for us, and we can also sell the medical research data from the hidden level. Don't sweat it.Btw, if we can recruit Em, then we'll get 10 Lotes as a 'scouting bonus'. Just saying.
>>3715534They would probably appreciate the scanner the Future Sight has about the amount of drugs each individual had in their own body. If that information wasn't inside the data we got for then already.
>>3715557Stop harping on recruiting someone we don't even know has intelligence yet, anon. Keep pushing and you're going to get spite votes against it.
>>3715558We might need to keep the FutureSight out of... view. They'll definitely have questions if they see it.
>>3715571At the start they already saw it. Apparently the Future Sight took the appearance of a device they already have here. Remember we were checking it in the back of the car when we got here?
>>3715566Woah, chill, mr double dubbs. Having a bad day?
>>3715557I would prefer if we got another B rank agent, since we have mostly rookies.
>>3715596It's just agressive anon. He is like that.
>>3715634They only get rated during their Outgoer tests. There's no reasonable way we can predict how they'll be ranked.
>>3710388“...” You don’t like this. You don’t like this at all. BUT. You’ll at least do them the last kindness of trying to convince them otherwise, as you take a silent, but deep breath. Sometimes, you just need to hit upon the right notes to make someone sing to your tune. “I’m sorry, but I have to insist on leaving. I’m someone that values my freedom to do as I please, and I worry about if you were to force me to stay.”“I can assure you you’ll be treated as one of our own…” Prometheus starts, but you interrupt him. “And yet it’d still be a gilded cage to me. Don’t you think that this kind of coercion wouldn’t be any better than someone like, say, all those corporations that sucker people into horrible contracts? The kind of stuff you fight against?”THAT gets a reaction out of the both of them. Several, in fact, as you can see anger, confusion, thoughtfulness, all of that war on their faces for what to express first, all in a second or two. Crash seems to be leaning more towards anger, though, while Prometheus seems to have settled more on disgruntled acceptance. “You sayin’ we’re just like them?” Crash’s tone has a hard edge to it, like he’s daring you to affirm it.“I’m saying this is an opportunity to show that you ARE better, to everyone that follows you,” you correct. You’re not even sure how you managed that line, but it’s a nice one. “To show everyone why they follow you out of respect and not just fear.”“Look, kid, this is the kind of opportunity for a runt like you to-” he’s stopped by his superior placing a hand on his chest, however, and he looks to Prometheus with an incredulous look on his face.The man himself is frowning, like he just got caught in a trap that he saw coming but still couldn’t get out of. You don’t think it’s THAT watertight, but it seems to affect him, at least. His eyes flit away from yours, thinking...and then he takes a deep breath, a bit of a groan leaving him as he finally refocuses onto you.“Fine. As we said, then. Get any repairs done you need and be gone before the sun dips.”FINALLY. You’ll need to fetch Jago, and catch up with Prima, anyway...>Roll 2d20, best of 3.
Rolled 5, 8 = 13 (2d20)>>3715677
Rolled 13, 3 = 16 (2d20)>>3715677
Rolled 6, 16 = 22 (2d20)>>3715677here goes, I don't even care if we fail this roll. Since we get to loot an entire scrapper clan.
Rolled 16, 2 = 18 (2d20)>>3715677Oh look yay no violance!! Izumi would be so proud.
>>3715651>>3715326Since the Intersection is hyper capitalist, does that mean they sometimes sell, buy, loan, and trade contracts of agents like in football. Sal would probably prefer home grown talent instead of outsourcing. But might as well ask just in case.
>>3715677*sigh of relief*
>>3715696Yarp.
13, 16.A certain someone is curious, but timid.And a certain other has done their best to be a good bot.
>>3715696The Intersection is just a large city. If it's communication is at least on par with ours then grabbing talents before they're poached will be tough I think. >>3715711Oh nice. Guess if we somehow agree on hiring in our home turf then we get to roll the new potential hires out?
>>3715719>And a certain other has done their best to be a good bot.Poor Prima. We really need to do something nice for her after this mission, after she'd been stuck in the dark so many times...
>>3715719We should give then some ice cream later. Or a oil bath.
>>3715738I'd prefer new hats.
>>3715732I think the nice bot is Jago which means he didn't busted someone's cap while he was all alone.
>>3715742Sure.
>>3715722I just hope we do not get two rookies. No one should ever go full rookie on a terror mission.
>>3715743both deserve a bonus. Prima as a "sorry for traumatizing you" and jago for restraining himself.
>>3715743>nice bot>JagoListen, I love the little robo-perv and how he's a fun counter to Prima, but nice and Jago go together like a peanut butter and glass shard sandwich.
>>3715802Damn, and I think we still don't know what the hell was Jago skipping out for.We have to look into it once we get back, for efficiency and giggles.
>>3715820Na, he's allowed to have some secrets.
>>3715820We was probably Jacking On.
>>3715820I do remember that there was a joke about a seedy place in the Festival District called "The Greased Piston", around the threads where Lorelei got into Robattling...
>>3715820>>3715841There are things human eyes are not suppose to see.
>>3715677>>3715683>>3715686>>3715687“Good stuff,” Jago says after he gets the news. “Honestly, they’re a fair lot, but I’m itchin’ ta get back to brass tacks, yeah?”“Don’t blame you,” you agree as you walk back out into the early afternoon sun. You’re not exactly expecting to get a bunch done with the limited tools you have, not to mention limited knowledge, but you can at least see if anything needs sticking back together, tightening, or anything of that sort and prooobably do it. Either that or Jago can help with it.You’re quick to shoo off the lingering Scrappers around your ride- damn magpies, they are. “Out! Out out out!” you bark, and they fortunately scatter, though not without giving you some rude looks. Whatever. “Alright, popping the hatch!” Hopefully Prima would get the hint. At the least, she’s nowhere to be seen as it opens, but you don’t want to risk it and hop straight in, Jago in after you quickly, and you close the hatch just as fast. “Finally,” you admit. “Oddly enough, I kinda missed- GAH!” That was Prima, nearly tackling you out of the seat, and looking at you with something approaching panic and relief (huh, you’re getting better at telling her expressions, you think). “Thank goodness you’re back! I was- they were all around me in the dark and poking and saying things, and it was MOST unsettling, but you’re back now! Yay!” She claps twice in her joy, and looks at you with squinted, cheerful eyes. “This means we can leave now, correct?”You frown slightly- it’s clear she’s not really keen on staying much longer. “Well...we need to perform a systems check, but that’s the intent-”“All internal systems are performing at acceptable parameters, save for communications,” she immediately rattles off. “I took the liberty of performing a systems check during a brief window of time when there were no observable lifesigns in the area. Radar, synaptic response systems, and firing adjustments are all at 80 to 100% efficiency. Audio reception and general communications have been severely damaged, however…” she looks askance at that, as though ashamed she couldn’t fix them, but then shakes it off. “Seither has been vented carefully, and exterior damage was fortunately limited to several loose panels near the right pauldron and left leg, and a few minor hull breaches, although I have determined that there is little concern in leaving them for now, considering the availability of up to date repair facilities-”“We’ve got enough to put some temporary repairs on things, we’ll do that and get out of here, I promise,” you assure her. “I don’t want sand or anything getting into anything delicate where it shouldn’t. Don’t worry, we’ll be quick.”Prima seems to deflate at that, but nods. “...oh. As you say, then. I’ll resume hiding.”Poor girl. Even Jago is looking at her like- “Oy.” Speak of the devil. “Room fer two? I kin do without this lot for a bit. Lass, ya kin take care o' some quick patchin’ up yourself, yeah?”(cont)
>>3715905...well, that’s nice of him. “Sure.” Helps the facade, anyway. Popping the hatch again, you leap out, hitting the ground. You’ve got some kinda sealant here, a few metal plates that should hold up... might as well get to work.The work isn’t all that complicated...find the places that aren’t sealed up, and patch the stuff over them. There’s a couple small gashes here and there, alright. They’re riiight near the joints, and that’s never good to let lie.It’s after you’ve finished that up and clamber back down to the ground that you notice, if only out the corner of your eye and thanks to the small dirt scratching noise that resulted, that someone’s watching you. And judging by the pasty body and blue eyes...well, no points for guessing.He’s startled, but doesn’t say anything, rather seeming to wait to see how you’ll react.>Invite him closer. Can’t really hurt anything, can it?>Shoo him off. He doesn’t need to see this any more than anyone else.>Let him be. You’re just patching things up, no more, no less.>Other
>>3715908>Let him be. You’re just patching things up, no more, no less.
>>3715908>>Invite him closer. Can’t really hurt anything, can it?And here's our suspected runaway. It'll be interesting to confirm at least.
>>3715908>Invite him closer. Can’t really hurt anything, can it?Someone's timid and curious, huh?
>>3715922Supporting
>>3715908>>Shoo him off. He doesn’t need to see this any more than anyone else.classified tech that belongs to someone else
>>3715908>Invite him closer. Can’t really hurt anything, can it?
>>3715908>Invite him closer. Can’t really hurt anything, can it?Just to confirm, though, and maybe to give him a hint about where he came from. Not to take him back with us, period.
>>3715908>>Let him be. You’re just patching things up, no more, no less.
>>3715908Changing vote from this:>>3715927to this:>>Let him be. You’re just patching things up, no more, no less.
Come closer, strange one.Writing in a bit, making spaghetti.
>>3716035Tomato-based or cream?
>>3716035Watch out to not drop it.
>>3716259>>3715922>>3715925>>3715936>>3715949>>3715965Hm. So, he got interested enough to come out his hidey-hole, huh? You decide to stop briefly, turning to look at him. You’re not going to run him off- nothing here that he can really ID, you think...at least, not superficially. And if he COULD scan the thing somehow, he had all the opportunity already. It’s no more risk than you’ve already ran. “If you want to get a closer look at the thing, then might as well. May never see it again.”He seems to flinch briefly at being called out, and for a few seconds you think he’s not going to take you up on your offer...but he eventually does, practically tiptoeing. Geez, he looks like he’d get sunburn if he stayed out more than a half hour in the sun like this. His eyes are no less vibrant, however, with something beneath them that’s at least a bit more interested than earlier when you met. He’s still keeping said eyes off you, though, as though connecting with your own would shatter his already frail courage. “H-hi...”Mhm. If you want to make conversation with this guy, you’re most definitely going to have to take the lead, here.>“You ever seen one of these before yesterday?”>“These guys treat you alright? You seem nervous.”>“I’ll be direct: you came from a lab or what?”>Say nothing; you just want to let him look as he pleases.>Other>>3716259Tomato-based. My roommate made a cream pasta already, so I figured I'd go the other way. Today is a pasta day in general, it seems.
>>3716305>“You ever seen one of these before yesterday?”>“These guys treat you alright? You seem nervous.”>Other:"Honestly i'm kinda surprised this got then so interested. Those Orion walkers i trashed in the canion could be easily scavaged if you have someone who knows how to use these. Lot's of repair involved when dealling with these machines."
>>3716305>“These guys treat you alright? You seem nervous.”
>>3716331Supporting
>>3716305>“I’ll be direct: you came from a lab or what?”>“These guys treat you alright? You seem nervous.”If you have the time and space, make your own tomato garden. Ripe ones straight from the vines are so much better than the stuffs from the shelf it's not even funny, 'cause selling them in that state is commercial suicide.
>>3716305>>“I’ll be direct: you came from a lab or what?”
>>3716305>>“These guys treat you alright? You seem nervous.”>OtherYou ever heard the name "[missing android's name]"?
>>3716350I agree with that. I cannot eat processed tomato chunks or slices in ANYTHING, but give me a fresh tomato from the ground up and I'm perfectly willing to eat it however it's prepped. It's crazy, the difference.
>>3716305Going with a combination of these >>3716331 >>3716354>>3716362Is it a preference, or is it an allergy or other medical issue thing?
>>3716383No, they're just THAT much worse than fresh tomatoes. ONIONS are the thing I can't eat properly without my stomach acting up. I can do powder and very very small bits, but that's about it.
>>3716383It's genuine difference in quality. You know those restaurants that have GOOD tomatoes? They probably got it covered in-house. Tomatoes are the best when they are almost overripe, it's why you can't find the best ones in supermarkets - can't sell them that way, they'll spoil before leaving the shelf.
[Concern]Writing.
>>3716354He's 14-5(m?), I think. The dead scientist was named Lawrence G.
>>3716401>>3716396Ah, gotcha. Like the difference between using pre-grated Kraft Parmesan cheese and a freshly grated block you bought at the Italian market that day.
>>3716305Well. Best option to get him talking, you figure, is to talk about HIM a bit. “You okay?” He blinks once, looking at you in confusion, so you elaborate. “I mean, do these guys treat you alright? You seem awful nervous. Did last we met, too.”“Ah…” he looks away briefly, before nodding in agreement...you think. “Still confused. I...woke up badly. Not sure of...anything.” Hey, more words from him. Good. “They found me. Are helping me live. Remembering things, little by little. They like me building things. I...know things. Don’t know how I know, but I know…”“This spark anything?” you find yourself asking, as you motion to the mecha, moving around to the leg to continue your work. “I mean, honestly? I'm kinda surprised this got them so interested. Those Orion walkers I trashed in the canyon could be easily scavenged if you have someone who knows how to use them. Lots of repair involved when dealing with these machines." You find one of the panels in question and set to refitting it, almost as example.Although when you finish and turn back to him, you find him turned around, looking in the distance “...T-there’s more?” “...yeaaah. Two of them,” you mention as you wave your hand in the general direction. “I know they went down somewhere over there. Not horribly far from here, in fact. Baffles me why they didn’t just go after those.”“...ah. Thank you.” he says quietly.“Not a problem,” you accept, as you continue your work.“Maybe...my past is...I’ve felt like it’s tied to Walkers. But...hm...” He seems deep in thought, as he looks in that direction. In fact, he doesn’t speak at all throughout your repairs. All too quickly (or not) you finish up, and he’s still looking.> “If you’re going to go, then go. You won’t get any answers staying here.”> “Well, good luck in whatever you decide to do. I’m out.”> Other
>>3716496>“Well, good luck in whatever you decide to do. I’m out.”Something something PROFESSIONALISM, something something, we're almost two days late.
>>3716496> “If you’re going to go, then go. You won’t get any answers staying here.”>"Stay out from Orion goons.">Time to skedaddle. This guy has too many missing parts.
>>3716496>> “If you’re going to go, then go. You won’t get any answers staying here.”>OtherYou ever heard the name "[missing android's name]"?Maybe not deliberately hiding then? Just confused?
>>3716496> “Well, good luck in whatever you decide to do. I’m out.”Maybe tell him about the place we were scouting out for Aegis? It might give him answers to who he was.
>>3716496> “If you’re going to go, then go. You won’t get any answers staying here.”> Other:"Are you afraid what you might find out or what else is out there in the waste? It isn't easy being a wanderer a drifter you see, lot's of bad and good out there and it's a bit lonely too. Saying that though, you shouldn't go unprepared."
>>3716503Before going to the waste he should probably get a walker for himself. Good thing there is a lot of parts in the canion now.
>>3716503We totalledthat place, and Orions are probably trying to dig up whatever could be salvaged. The closest thing to learning the truth is to give him a copy of the info from the drive disk we found in the hidden lab.
>>3716501>>3716496>"Does 'Lawrence G' or '14-5' ring any bells?"
>>3716496> “Well, good luck in whatever you decide to do. I’m out.”He better not enter our mech, there is barely enough space for our crew to fit in.
Ending for the night.
>>3716522Night, boss! See you around.
>>3716522Thanks for running, boss!
>>3716522Thanks for running. See you next time.
>>3716522Have a good pasta.
>>3716522Good night.
>>3716501>>3716502>>3716513Supporting
>>3716496>> “Well, good luck in whatever you decide to do. I’m out.”
>>3716496>>3716546Expecting "'His eyes light up with recognition.' *Bweeeeee*" if we're right.
Pushing him to leave!Writing shortly!
>>3721696Orion is probably arranging a counter attack to the scrappers If any of the pilots survived that is.
>>3721696Evening, boss. How're things going for you?
>>3721696We should offer him a job.
>>3721863Not this again...i though we were done.
>>3721863Doing what? We are mostly using crystals and mana tech. The android would not add any value to us, since he appears to only know about maintenance on old machines.
>>3721863Let's not. We've haven't seen any particularly useful skills from him that could help him in the Intersection, and he's already dealing with memory loss.If we're going to be taking someone with us, we should take pool guy.
>>3716496After a good 30 seconds of him just staring off into space, you find yourself feeling slightly awkward and annoyed. “You still there?”He shakes briefly, head swiveling to you with wide eyes. “Hm!?”“I mean, if you’re going to go, then go.” You wave your hand in the general direction. “You won’t get any answers staying here and cowering in generator rooms.”He seems to be surprised at this, looking away and running his hand through his (limited) hair. “Ah...er, well. If you think so…I...” “Just go,” you say after climbing up most of the way. “What’s worse? Learning something uncomfortable that you can eventually move past, or not knowing and wondering forever? I discovered something interesting recently, for example. A name. Possibly two.” He looks curious, though his head slowly cranes to you. “Does 'Lawrence G.' or 'Fourteen-dash-five’' ring any bells?"There’s a moment where he freezes; his eyes don’t literally light up, but it’s very clear that there’s a bit more...well, a bit more life to him, as he looks out in the direction where you indicated the wreckages were- even taking a step or two. “Lawrence…? Fourteen-dash-five?” He’s blinking hard now. Good enough.Hopping into the cockpit without waiting for an answer, you shut the hatch as Jago takes his position. “Let’s get out of here.” As you take off, he’s looking in the same direction, just as intently, but you turn around, and blast away, putting it out of your mind, and instead focusing on more important issues. After all…“...you’re late.” Yeah, that. Crane isn’t happy, but if nothing else he doesn’t seem like he’s furious. “And it seems your efforts have resulted in some notoriety on your part.”You simply nod in understanding. “Apologies, sir.”“Mm. Well, if I’m being honest, it WAS anticipated that you’d be noticed at some point. So long as your actions are not traced back to us, then we’ll consider it acceptable general behavior. However, your delay has impacted our own timetable. But, I’ll get to that shortly.” He holds out his hand. “The data?”>Just give over the thumb drive. Keep the personal genetic modification data and the androids secret.>Give over the thumb drive and give over the genetic modification data you scanned.>Give over the thumb drive, genetic modification data you scanned, and mention that there may be a loose android in the canyon.>Other>>3721852Pretty okay. Doing nothing today, just resting, so I can run longer than I have last couple of weekends.
>>3721863...why? He has done nothing that makes him relevant.>>3721884>>3721879At this point im sure that whoever says we should hire someone that is obviously not good for the job is memeing. Or an idiot.
>>3721893>Give over the thumb drive and give over the genetic modification data you scanned.No need to tell him about the android. I kinda want to have him become a Main Character in this world.
>>3721893>Just give over the thumb drive. Keep the personal genetic modification data and the androids secret.We can use the rest later as a bargaining chip.
>>3721893>Give over the thumb drive and give over the genetic modification data you scanned.That should keep them happy
>>3721893>>Give over the thumb drive, genetic modification data you scanned, and mention that there may be a loose android in the canyon.
>>3721893>>Give over the thumb drive and give over the genetic modification data you scanned.Welp, as expected he's not happy with the time delay, so giving him the extra stuff should compensate for it. Too bad I no longer expect bonus pay for it though.
>>3721893>Give over the thumb drive and give over the genetic modification data you scanned.Do we still have the other two androids in the bag or did we drop leave them in the facility?
>>3721940Two are in the bag and one was left in the basement; probably was destroyed by the rocket barrage.
>>3721937Better late than traced. Plus, there's still the option to give him the androids we stole.
>>3721940We still have them>>3721947two were left behind in the basement>>3721893>Give over the thumb drive and give over the genetic modification data you scanned.if we can give them the GM Data without breaching the security on our futuresight I say we give our employer reasons to like us, otherwise fuck'm
>>3721956We got morgan and the other one for prima and jago. I think jessie was the one that got left behind.
Pls don't be mad we have present.Writing.
>>3721961alex also got left behind, there were 4 options and 1 empty pod
>>3721961MGHandler !!kMzOCW8XOnm (ID: FtEtGh4/) 06/30/19(Sun)22:25:47 No.3617129Morgan and Jesse seem to be the most voted for, Alex missed the boat, though. As did Francis.
>>3721973The title cards are always fun to read.
>>3721893>Give over the thumb drive and give over the genetic modification data you scanned.They don't need to know about Em.
>>3721977>inb4 Em find the other androids and makes then into his underlings.
>>3721893>>3721909>>3721916>>3721937>>3721940>>3721956>>3722005“Right here,” you say as you hand him the drive. He nods in satisfaction, but is surprised when you hand over several sheets of paper. “I also have a bit more; deep-scanned telemetry and other data from a few experiments that were still active under there. If you’ve got a spare data cable, then I can-”“We’ll see to it soon enough,” he interrupts. “For now, follow me.” He turns, and you do. You find yourself eventually walking through a few familiar halls...going to the briefing room this time, then? “Now, thanks to your...detour, we’re behind on schedule for both our priority research as well as one or two...side issues. I’m tempted to argue such issues are worth a paycut. However!” And here he turns around to you with a slightly-too-wide smile as you both stop in front of Briefing Room C-5. “Fortunately for you, dear girl, you have options!”You raise an eyebrow. “Options?”“Yes, options!” And here he opens the door, revealing none other than Avos, that pink haired large girl who’s name you never got, and Komodo. “Option 1: You go along with these three on a job- tonight. As ground support. Help them out well enough, we’ll consider everything square.”“And Option 2?” you ask, though you have a hunch.He shrugs. “We cut your pay by 15%.” Fuck. “Some sort of large, strange creature has been located outside our territory to the east. Suspected alien,” Avos explains. “Peacock may be on site to acquire, as it’s near an outpost of theirs. The land itself is unclaimed, but the doctors want to get it under their microscopes, and keep it out of Peacock’s hands. We’re being sent in to bag the beast, and eliminate any rival forces in the area.”“It’ll be fine,” Crane assures. “Your task would be preventing ground forces from fire support when we show up, and possibly a bit of, shall we say, corporate sabotage.” He smirks. Of course, we can understand if you’re a bit exhausted, so perhaps instead, you could...hm.” He pauses, looking thoughtful. “Well, no, nevermind, that’s a gross invasion of your privacy. Forget it.” He looks away, awaiting your decision as the three in the room look on in confusion.“Oy, you’re gonna keep us hangin’ loike that?” Jago complains, folding his arms. “Out wit it, what’s option three?”This seems to be the desired reaction, as he turns back to you. “Well, I must admit, your...nature is fascinating. We’d like to run a few... tests, you see. Obtain some samples, that sort of thing.”“Nature?” the girl says confusedly.>Option 1, please and thank you.>And if I said yes to Option 3, then what?>Other
>>3722079>Option 1, please and thank you.Do we have a mech with ground support?
>>3722079>Option 1, please and thank you.
>>3722079>>Option 1, please and thank you.Ha ha ha, option 3, no thx. Extra work to compensate for lateness sounds fine.
>>3722079>Option 1, please and thank you."Option 3 leads to the possibility of a breach of contract by either party. You would have to negotiate further with management for that option, and make it worth both their and my time."
I wonder.Writing.
>>3722106Our "lateness" was due to reluctance to damage their mech, so I hardly think we deserve a 15% paycut for that.
>>3722139I think they would consider the fact that we even needed to delay to further prevent more damage a failure on our part to perform adequately and not need the repair and delay in the first place.
>>3722139everything would have been fixed by a nebula buster.Its a megacorporation; they are always looking ways to pay less. Remember that they are still planning to kill us instead of paying us.
At least now that we are giving ground support we can show how deadly we are without a walker.
>>3722079“I’ll take the first option, please and thanks,” you decide quickly. You’re not one to risk anything like giving them BLOOD, or worse.He chuckles. “I can’t say I expected otherwise. You won’t be having a Walker for this one, as obviously yours is...in for repairs. But, not to worry. You’ll be outfitted with the best anti-personnel armor money can research! Now, if you’ll step inside?” You do so, and the door closes behind you.“Now, we’ll catch you up quickly, since we’re already in a rush. The creature is none of your concern. What you’re going to be worried about is Peacock and their rather annoying anti-Walker vehicles and weaponry.” He presses a button a few times on the table, jumping through a few digital slides and eventually landing on a digital representation of the area- it’s largely empty, save for some rock outcroppings, and off to the left, a three-floor outpost- a rough box shaped tower, surrounded by a fence. Once we get onto the scene, they’re probably going to be out in force. Your task, along with the other ground forces, are to occupy their support systems, in principle...but you, in particular, I want to get inside the outpost to see what they might know. Unfortunately, we’re very limited on information of what’s inside, so you’ll be a bit blind. Any questions?”>Anything?>No. Where do I go to prepare?>Other
>>3722338>"Do you mind if I'm allowed something heavier then a pistol this time? Armor is nice, but it doesn't put down hostiles by itself."
>>3722338>No. Where do I go to prepare?
>>3722338>During my escape from Orion facility I was attacked by Alien Aircraft. It was obviously targeting my mech. I think it's connected to that weird Seither spike on my first mission. So, if you got any ideas about their behavior, I'm all ears.
>>3722348They can't see inside the tower we just need to use our on gear for this one and whatever the enemy also has.>>3722338>Other:"Since you complained about people finding out about me i take you won't be upset if i leave no witness this time?"Make it clear we only let the two leave and know because we didn't want to go murder hobbo but if the doctor doesn't mind a little more blood in his hands that is fine.
>>3722348Supporting this too.
>>3722369>Once we get onto the scene, they’re probably going to be out in force. Your task, along with the other ground forces, are to occupy their support systems, in principle...It sounds like we're going to have to infiltrate the place and clear it of mercs, then stay inside the place and defend it from reinforcements. We're going to need something better then a pistol to start the mission with.
>>3722338>No. Where do I go to prepare?Our own weapons can work for this mission.>>3722369No we do not have to kill everyone, they just want them to be distracted. It will take too long to kill everyone and will draw attention to us.
>>3722338>>No. Where do I go to prepare?
>>3722381We have weapons with us and mana.We can also take gear from the dowed enemies.
>>3722387Fair point. But i was thinking more in killing jut the ones that see us. To bad we already used the vanishing plate
No one else wants to mention the alien flyer that appeared out of nowhere and fried our systems?
>>3722422I wouldn't infiltrate a facility with only armor and a pistol. I'd at least go with an SMG and a few grenades before I left.
>>3722438They should be able to see it. And mentioning it will just have then question because they would expect us to not be caugth by the flier attack.
>>3722445You don't have magic. And we can sneak take the enemy SMG and use it against then. It's like you never played a infiltration game were you took the weapons of the donwed guards. We also have the weapon we got from the scrapper clan. Although i don't remember what kind of weapon it was.
>>3722422Also, we don't need to stand out to our allies by using magic. That's a one way trip to dissectionville.
>>3722446We were being chased by Orion goons and there were no reports of alien activity. I see no harm in mentioning that.
We're good.Writing.
>>3722438That is a good point we should bring that up, I thought our systems got fried from the close contact from the cannon.>>3722430Does the plate have only one charge? From the description it says it can last as long as we have mana. Or am I reading that wrong?
>>3722454If they try they break the contract and if they do that we kill everyone and take everything we need. We shouldn't be afraid of these guys.>>3722463I have no argument to that since it would require to wait for their reaction. I still think it isn't needed and we just bumped into a alien scout. I could be wrong too but i don't see a need to mention a lone flier.
>>3722445Just like with the mech, they will give us the weapons needed to do the mission. Its expected, otherwise they would ask us if we have the required tools.
>>3722453>You don't have magic.Exactly. This is a world without magic, thus, to not have Aegis try to force us to give them our blood or skin tissue, we should avoid using it.>And we can sneak take the enemy SMG and use it against then. It's like you never played a infiltration game were you took the weapons of the donwed guards.That's because I'm not going by videogame logic, anon. A spy or merc would use either what they have, or what was assigned to them, and since we only have a pistol and a seither pellet gun, we should ask them if we can get more effective gear for them mission.
>>3722430>>3722478I think that vanishing plate can be recharged - there was no mention of sigil plates running out of juice during the Mafia job.
>>3722478I though it was a single use only. If i'm wrong then that's okay. Like you use it and then you need to keep pumping mana (the mana lasting working more like a timer). If the plate isn't a single use i'm sorry for my wrong information.
>>3722478I think you're a minute too late, buddy.
>>3722491True but this plates are the ones Owlia researched but again if i'm wrong much better for us.>>3722488I won't continue this argument. You do you
>>3722486They did mention in the last mission that they'd be willing to give us a weapon and some walker part designs for the extra work we did. We could ask for that for this mission.
>>3722478It was both actually. The flier fried our system and then the canon shot near us. Honestly it's attestement for the mech quality that the thing didn't stopped working.
>>3722484>just bumped into an alien scoutScouts would engage a gtoup of five Walkers, and most certainly wouldn't target us specifically.And you might call it metagaming, but shit doesn't 'just happen'. There should be reasons for something like that to occur. You don't get to be hit by a precision airstrike just because your GM said so.
>>3722529*scouts wouldn't engage a group of five WalkersDamn
>>3722529Okay.
>>3722546
>>3722338“No. I’m fine.” Seems basic enough, for the most part. “Where would I go to prepare?”“You’ll be at the tender mercies of Kine for that, but not to worry, he’s rather good at this!” Crane assures. “You’ll be meeting with him right after we’re done here, which will be soon.”You nod in understanding. The remainder of the meeting then mostly consists of intel for the three pilots, discussing possible Walker types they’ll be going up against, as well as what they’ve gotten on the unidentified figure. The pink-haired lady seems nervous, and you finally learned the name of her: Mil. She seems like a surprisingly gentle sort, judging by her expressions and stated concerns about damage. Komodo just nods, hardly worrying aside from asking about weakpoints of the beast and general preferences for ammo. Avos doesn’t say a further word all briefing.Soon enough, however, you’re all released, and that means you need to get to Kine for your gear. The doorway to the armory is blocked by his massive frame, and he’s first to speak. “Chose the first option, then?” You nod. “Good. I’ve been ‘requested’ to give you your pick from three pre-determined sets of gear.”>Infiltrator. This comes with adjustable camo functionality, allowing the user to reactively adjust certain spots on their armor with camo patterns resembling the surrounding area. It also comes with a silenced submachine gun and an ‘aural disruption lure’, which apparently can throw off an individual’s sense of balance and muffle their hearing without them noticing for a limited time.>Standard. The same stuff you saw the guards wear when you first came here. Includes standard anti-personnel armor and an assault rifle, along with three ‘heavy fragmentation’ grenades. Simple and effective, all things considered.>Heavy Duty. This is triple-scored full body armor plating, and includes a portable shield and heavy machine gun with armor-piercing rounds. Meant to be for holding objectives and mowing down enemies, but for most humans, not much mobility. Loud as hell, too.“I’ve also been told to inform you that you don’t have to pick anything, although why you wouldn’t is beyond me,” he adds on.>Infiltrator>Standard.>Heavy Duty>None>OtherThink I'm done for tonight. Too hot to focus.
>>3722720>>InfiltratorWe still have a Shield Shard in our pocket and Body Armor if things get hot.
>>3722720>>Heavy Duty. This is triple-scored full body armor plating, and includes a portable shield and heavy machine gun with armor-piercing rounds. Meant to be for holding objectives and mowing down enemies, but for most humans, not much mobility. Loud as hell, too.Remember guys, we're not very good at infiltrating into places, and we're going to need to defend the area after we get inside.>Think I'm done for tonight. Too hot to focus.Night, boss! Look into investing in a couple of standing fans so you don't melt, alright?
>>3722720Thanks for running.
>>3722720>>InfiltratorThanks for running!
>>3722720>Heavy Duty. This is triple-scored full body armor plating, and includes a portable shield and heavy machine gun with armor-piercing rounds. Meant to be for holding objectives and mowing down enemies, but for most humans, not much mobility. Loud as hell, too.We are here to murder the opposition first, sneak second.
>>3722720>>Heavy Duty. This is triple-scored full body armor plating, and includes a portable shield and heavy machine gun with armor-piercing rounds. Meant to be for holding objectives and mowing down enemies, but for most humans, not much mobility. Loud as hell, too.If this was a video game with saves I'd choose infiltrator for fun. But realistically when we don't need to infiltrate and just need to get in there somehow, then maximum firepower and armor works the best for getting into fights that we probably can't avoid even when using stealth anyways. Because the one thing that questing has taught me is that you don't want to rely on dice for stealth, ever.
>>3722720>Heavy Duty. This is triple-scored full body armor plating, and includes a portable shield and heavy machine gun with armor-piercing rounds. Meant to be for holding objectives and mowing down enemies, but for most humans, not much mobility. Loud as hell, too.I'm probably grossly misremembering, but don't we have some spell that make us silent?Thanks for running handler!
>Vanishing plate+ Heavy dutyAnd just like that we become a boss. PEACOCK!!!
>>3722720>Heavy Duty. This is triple-scored full body armor plating, and includes a portable shield and heavy machine gun with armor-piercing rounds. Meant to be for holding objectives and mowing down enemies, but for most humans, not much mobility. Loud as hell, too.We can use our enhance strength to improve our mobility. Maybe check if the vanishing plate can be recharged to get as close to the point as possible, and just kool aid man our way in.
>>3722720Oh and good night.
>>3722720>Heavy Duty
>>3722720Okay, changed my mind>>3722731>>Heavy DutyWonder if we could use our Flight Crystal and Wings.
>>3722762We can also bend our barrier around ourselves as personal armor, so nothing really unique on offer here, except the explosives maybe.We have a vanishing plate, flux wave, magi blasts and armor barriers.
>>3722762I check the bins, we do not have any silent spells. Only the vanishing plate.
>>3722792No wings. We need to equip them before we go off to meet the client, otherwise they're about as effective at flying as cosplay wings.
>>3722804It mames extra scary when they hear the heavy thumping approaching but can't see it.
>>3722804We do have the megaphone spell. If we megaphone all of the guards to be really loud, we'll be comparatively quiet ourselves when we sneak in!
>>3722804Then i probably confused it with the vanishing plate; Its an interesting spell that could serve us, nonetheless.>>3722798under that logic none of the three options offer anything new to us, but we don't want to reveal or spells, we can turn invisible at will and weight isn't a concern, so heavy weaponry it is.
>>3722805Honestly, I don't even have a clue what our Ribbon Wings turned into.
>>3722821The first time we wore them, we were in the Summoning World working with Lyme dis- er, Lysan, the student mage with the Inquisitor sister. There, the ribbon wings turned into fairy style wings, but they only allowed us to glide.The second time we wore them we were in that fantasy realm working with Izumi. There they were a pair of batlike leathery wings, and we could glide on thermals.
> Soooo...ya doin' alright, Sheila?> Hm? Ah, well...I am currently going through some extensive...internal adjustments.> Internal adjust- wha, you tryin' to change yer own frame or somethin'?> Wha- no! I am referring to my...codebase. My logic.> ...why?> Because I think that in order to be of better use to- to everyone back 'home'...I have to change some things about myself.> ...wot, you talkin' about offlinin' humans?> You say that so easily...>Yeah, I guess...fer me, it wasn't too much a change. I'm built ta scrap bots up pretty 'ard. Humans ain't much different, all things considered. 'cept they can't come back. I think.>That does not...evoke an emotion in you? Makes you sad? Concerned? Do you not wonder why it happens so easily?>Nah. Mostly cause...way I come ta figgure it, everythin' ends. Pretty sure that eventually even we'd break down back 'ome. Might not've been fer a looooong time, but it'd happen. Heard things might be different, where we're stayin' now, but the way I've come ta figure it now, it's all like one big ol' foight. There's folks what're countin' on me, and I can't let 'em down. A bloke wants ta' get in the way, well...good luck, yeah? Ain't a thing personal 'bout it.>...ah. I see.>But, s'just me. From wot I've seen, lotsa different folks an' bots and whatnot do a lotta different things. Ain't gotta go one way just ta help.>But the most efficient way to help her would be to->Aw, you leave the efficiency junk to tha bosses. You just worry 'bout how YOU wanna take things. Ain't that what you were talkin' up, anywho?>I...yes...>Then quitcher worryin'! You wanna drop folks, go roight ahead. Ya don't wanna? Don't. Simple as.>...I don't think it's quite so easy, for me...but thank you. This...helped. A lot.>Anytime, lass! Now, as fer payment fer this little therapy session, I 'eard tell you got this dance move where ya twist yer->NO I DO NOT, AND YOU SHALL NEVER SEE IT.>But wot if I come ta one of yer dance thingies?!>THEN MY CREW WILL JUST HAVE TO BE DISAPPOINTED. NEVER.>Wo-Unfair!>YES.
>>3722812The megaphone can only be used on our voice, it does not say it can be place somewhere else.>>3722805Did we bring the wings or was that left back at HQ? If we don't have the wings, how about a light barrier to carry us up in the sky. Since no one expects a drop pod raining down our their position. If there is no time we can just slowly approach, megaphone, and start shooting everything.
>>3722861Yeah, we got the wings. And two Neck slots.
>>3722861>The megaphone can only be used on our voice, it does not say it can be place somewhere else.Actually, we can. Admittedly, it's been a while since we used it, but back in Thread #6...>Ugh. This guy’s starting to get annoying. And frankly, talking over everyone else is just rude. Then again, you can do it too. ...And actually, thinking about it, that might be the best way to give Sorina a helping hand.>Inflicting spells on others isn't as easy as some people might want to believe it is. Especially in cases where the spell was primarily intended only for the user. However, you found it very very useful to be able to cast I still like this on a distant person at will. It was good for situations like this, and in cases where sometimes a well-timed Megaphone could completely ruin somebody's whispered plans.>In this case, however…>“THE WILL OF ORIND?” Sorina yells- and then pauses briefly as she realizes how loud her voice has gotten. She shakes it off, however, and continues, realizing her new boon.Regardless, I was joking about using megaphone on all the guards. Maybe just one or two of them could be a good distraction, as well as a laugh.>Did we bring the wings or was that left back at HQ?It's back at HQ, unfortunately.We have been practicing using the light barriers as a platform, albeit they're non-moving ones. Plus, I'm pretty sure that they cast light.
>>3722882>>3722877Huh, really? I'd have thought that they'd have shown up as some sort of mutation, if at all...
Since I'm here for a LITTLE longer, I'll say this: The wings are there. Although what they are...well, I probably should've said earlier (completely forgot), but better now than later:----You have two odd holes in the back of your 'cobbled together' suit that stick out at an angle...they look like thrusters. Jump jets maybe?
>>3722907Thanks for clarifying, boss!
>>3722907Ah, so they're attachments to our current outfit, then. Got it.
>>3722907Thank you.>>3722915So the plan is to get as close as possible using power boost, use megaphone on someone as a distraction, then see what happens? Sounds like a plan.
>>3722893>>3722920The transform into something that fits with the whole aesthetic we want to have.
>>3722925We also have a Flight Crystal, which would produce much less noise than running in heavy armor.
>>3722936Yup we do have a levitation(flight?) crystal so we could go high above the base. Either glide down with the wings all quiet like. Or drop pod on the base using leg channeling and body shield on our legs for a safer landing. Or run using the plate. So there is three plans that we could go for, which one would help our situation the best?
>>3722983Problem: If we're using the Heavy Duty armor, wouldn't we have to take off our current armor with the jets?
>>3722983Oh right, it was called Levitation Crystal. Maybe we could use it together with the Vanishing Plate?Our Wings turned into thrusters though, so I don't think gliding is possible.
>>3722998Yeah we would not be able to use the wings since the heavy armor will block them. We can slowly move down using the crystal but it has a fixed speed for movement.>>3723004If we can recharge the plate we can use it to cover our approach. Yeah gliding will be blocked from using the armor. So its either walk with the plate, drop pod using the crystal and plate, or scrap all the plans and build another one. What do you guys think?
>>3723004Forgot to add this but yeah gliding has been lost for this mission.
>>3723018Eh, there's not much info about the outpost to make a good plan >>3722338. Let's see what these Peacock guys are packing first, then we can talk about strategy.
>>3723060Okay recon first then rebuild the plans to what we see. I wanted to set up plans in case we get rushed to attack right away.
>>3723112I doubt we have time to do a recon, specially since we want to act before peackock arrives.
>>3723112If you wanted to do recon should have picled something less noise as the heavy duty. But i'm sure the other ground forces can do that for us.
>>3722720> InfiltratorNice gear, we can bring plenty of firepower on our own. Specifically this adjustable camo.
>>3722720>>Heavy DutyLet's rock.
Writing shortly. We are a Heavy Duty Scrapper.
>>3724741
>>3724828I was looking for this gif, thanks!
>>3724862
>>3724741Good evening.
>>3722720“I’ll take the Heavy Duty gear,” you decide. Ideally, it wouldn’t get too uncomfortable, but the changing of outfit would cause some...differences, no doubt. “Seems like the best for the purposes of the mission.”He nods, and silently goes into the back to see to your outfit. Not long afterwards, however, both Jago and Prima get your attention- you hadn’t noticed them wander off briefly, actually. Probably should’ve, at least. “Ey, we comin’ wit’ you on this little outin’?” Jago asks. “Was kinda hopin’ ta get a bit more action meself.”Prima nods in agreement. “I feel as though...well...perhaps it would be good to acclimate further to this type of combat.”Ah. Fair point. You could probably make a statement for one or even both of them, if you felt like it…>Bring them both. More the merrier, and more eyes...optics...to watch your back.>Bring Prima- Jago’s been out and about, so it’s only fair he sit this one out.>Bring Jago. He’s clearly looking forwards to this more than Prima, and she doesn’t HAVE to…
>>3724904>>Bring them both. More the merrier, and more eyes...optics...to watch your back.
>>3724904>Bring them both. More the merrier, and more eyes...optics...to watch your back.Jango and us can watch over Prima as she gathers the intel. Besides it's due time we bloodied the bots.
>>3724904>Bring them both. More the merrier, and more eyes...optics...to watch your back.
>>3724904>Bring them both. More the merrier, and more eyes...optics...to watch your back.>Lend Prima your K5 pistol.I remember that Jago had some sort of shield to protect himself. Prima needs something better than Lori's Molly Pistol though.
>>3724904>>Bring them both. More the merrier, and more eyes...optics...to watch your back.No real reason to not bring both.
>>3724904>Ask them both if they’d like to come along, knowing what the mission is going to be, and tell Prima that if she doesn’t feel comfortable killing foes directly just yet, we’re not going to think any less of her.
Both. Why not?Writing.
>>3724904>>3724910>>3724911>>3724913>>3724916>>3724921>>3724924>>3724952It doesn’t take you long to decide. “Sure, why not? Would be glad to have you watching my back. I’d just need to convince the bosses...”Shortly after that, he comes back out, with a helmet adorned with goggles, a large, unisex torso covering (even up to the arms), pants, and boots cradled in one arm. In the other is a large machinegun. Strapped to his back is a shield nearly as tall as he is, meaning it’s nearly twice your height. “Here’s your gear. You can change in your quarters. As for your weapon? It’ll be given to you on deployment, but I figured you’d want a good look at it first.” As you take your clothing, he lifts up the machine gun in question. It’s a fairly sleek, yet large piece of hardware; long barrel, upwards stock, that sorta thing. “Aegis MG4. Mag-powered, box strip-fed, effective firing range of 750 meters, max of about 1,600. Rate of fire maxes out at around 1,100 per minute. It’s a beaut. She’s a bit of a hothead if you make her run for too long, though, so be careful with it.”“I will,” you agree. “But for now- I want to ask permission for my AICAs to join in the mission.”He raises an eyebrow. “Why?”“Personal adjustments make them viable in foot combat and potential information acquirement,” you reply easily.“...Fine. None of my business if your bots get trashed,” he says disinterestedly. You’ll take it, regardless. “At any rate, be out here for deployment in an hour. Dismissed until then.”He walks off, and you simply look back to your bots. “Well. There you have it. Let’s go put these away.”“Then what?” Jago asks. “We just twiddle our thumbs until showtime?”> “I mean, I’d rather catch a nap now than later. You should, too.”> “Want to go back to the break hall?”> “Do as you like. I’m getting food before we head off.”> Other
>>3725033>Take look at the Books of Summoning. Might need Gartoum's help on this mission.
>>3725033>> “I mean, I’d rather catch a nap now than later. You should, too.”
>>3725033> “Do as you like. I’m getting food before we head off.”> Other: "See if we have anything that we looted from the scrappers we can give to Prima it won't be better as the gear we have but it's something.
>>3725047I would rather eat something intead of taking a nap. But i do jear that taking naps between missions is very important.
>>3725033Supporting this >>3725050
>>3725033> Other“Let’s try out that little thing we got from Owlia.”
>>3725033>“Want to go back to the break hall?”
>>3725033Food it is. Roll for me, 3d8. Best of 3.
Rolled 6, 2, 2 = 10 (3d8)>>3725096Ooh, apple cobbler!
Rolled 4, 8, 8 = 20 (3d8)>>3725033>Rate of fire maxes out at around 1,100 per minute.Hitler's buzzsaw mkII I see. That thing is going to chew through ammo like nobody's business. Remember short controlled bursts, and maybe we won't have to employ the bots as ammo mules.>>3725096
Rolled 3, 4, 2 = 9 (3d8)>>3725096oooh, different dice.
>>3725104Nice rolls
Interesting. Some notables are getting lunch right now, it seems. Writing.
>>3725127Hopefully it's not annyone that hates us.
>>3725130We are a scrapper everyone barely even tolerates us.
>>3725033“Well, you two can do as you like, so long as you don’t get into any trouble.” you decide. You’re feeling more than a bit peckish. “I’m gonna go get some food before we head off.”“Yeah, yeah, we’ll find somethin’ ta do,” he says idly. You go back to put your gear up, and with a bow from Prima and a lazy salute from Jago, you go your separate ways for now.The lunch area is busy, it seems; not too surprising considering it’s early evening- a lot of folks trying to get dinner from the looks of it. You notice that that silver-haired lady that was talking with Nira and Mil when you first showed up; she’s dining with what looks to be two other older sorts, a guy with a salt and pepper hairstyle and some mechanic’s overalls, and a lady who seems like she’s more a civilian on base than anything else, judging by her (well-kept) skirt and blouse. She’s laughing much as she was before, seemingly in good spirits.That annoying barkeep is there too, sipping on some drink. She’s nestled away in a corner and casually looking over the rest of the room. If she notices you, she doesn’t make any motion towards the fact. But it’s the face sitting next to her that has you vaguely curious. A man that looks for all the world like your typical spook; black glasses, pressed suit coat (you can just barely see a plugsuit underneath, but still), and he seems to be sipping on a drink, as well. He, unlike her, gives a small nod of hello when your vision lands on him- how he could tell you were looking at him under your glasses, who knows.Henson is a few tables away, sharing some sort of story with a pair of enthralled young pilots; he seems in good cheer as well as he chews up a massive piece of meat. He’s sitting with his back to you, but at least one of the listeners notices your presence and seems to quickly jerk his head away from you.Lastly is Tate, who seems particularly grumpy and brooding to himself over a meal, although he doesn’t seem to be eating in particular…>Silver haired lady seems like she’s nice enough.>The barkeep is annoying, but you wonder what’s up with the guy?>Might be best to eat alone, in this case. There’s a spare spot near the far end.>OtherSorry for taking so long. Was watching some Good Ass Tekken.
>>3725210>>Might be best to eat alone, in this case. There’s a spare spot near the far end.
>>3725210>>The barkeep is annoying, but you wonder what’s up with the guy?Spook? Spook.
>>3725210>The barkeep is annoying, but you wonder what’s up with the guy?Miranda says annoying, I say an entertaining font of local information.
>>3725210>The barkeep is annoying, but you wonder what’s up with the guy?If that spook approaches us get the gun ready.What is Tekken?
>>3725210>The barkeep is annoying, but you wonder what’s up with the guy?
>>3725210>The barkeep is annoying, but you wonder what’s up with the guy?>>3725233A fighting game.
>>3725233https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiovajPBOWI
>>3725210I forget, was Tate the scientist who was fascinated with us?Well, I suppose we broke his heart by not providing DNA samples.>The barkeep is annoying, but you wonder what’s up with the guy?Mysterious sitting in the corner dude? Sure let's hear about his tragic backstory.
>>3725265Tate is the ratty guy, Crane's the one you're thinking of.
>>3725253>>3725261Thank you for the response. Now I know Tekken is a game and a movie.
>>3725272Tate was also a bit interested in us as well. Rambled on about how he thinks we were exposed to Seither when we were in the womb to Komodo and Henson.
Boo.Writing. (Might be last one, dunno.)
>>3725278No problem!Seriously, though, it's mainly a video game. The movie is good in a bad movie sort of way, but Handler's probably talking about the fighting game series, especially since EVO 2019 is currently happening or has happened.
>>3725287You like wrestling, fighting games, magical girls and cooks? Handler we might be distantly related.
>>3725210Well. SHE’S likely going to get your goat again, but the spook is honestly the most uniquely dressed person you’ve seen on base so far. That, and he seems to be halfway expecting you to come his way. The barkeep just does a little finger wave as you set down with your plate- some kind of ham or beef or...something, slaked with sauce and garnish. It smells good, at least.The man nods again. “Ms. Lane. It’s good to meet you personally.”“And should I say the same, Mr…?” you let the sentence trail off.“Nathaniel Black. Internal Affairs for Aegis, and occasional Walker pilot.” Hm. Nathaniel Black, huh? Wonder if that’s coincidence. “And you might be wondering what I’m doing down here. Well, for that, you can blame Ar-” He’s silenced immediately by the bartender jabbing him with her straw. “My associate here. She spoke a fair bit about you.”You blink. Your eyes shoot to the bartender, who just gives you a smile. “...Right.”He shrugs. “Believe it or don’t. But, not to worry. You’re not in trouble. Rather, I was hoping you’d come over because I wanted to ask you a question or two.”Huh. Wonder what that’s for. “Go ahead…”He leans in a bit closer, keeping his voice low? “Are you aware of the power struggles currently going on in this company?” You shake your head. “Good. It’s nothing you need to worry about. But know that there is an opportunity for you to...expand your source of income vis a vie assisting in the potential removal of certain individuals that pose a risk to Aigis’s good name and continued operability.”“Individuals like…?” you question, but he shakes his head. “Classified for now. Some external, most internal, however. And you’d have to be quick and discreet.” He leans back, folding his arms. “Interested?”> “Tempting, but I’ll pass. I don’t want to get caught up in corporate spygames right now.”> “Alright. You have my interest. For now, that is. How do I learn more?”> Other(Done for now.)
>>3725342>“Alright. You have my interest. For now, that is. How do I learn more?”
>>3725342> “Alright. You have my interest. For now, that is. How do I learn more?”
>>3725342>> “Tempting, but I’ll pass. I don’t want to get caught up in corporate spygames right now.”
>>3725342>>3725342> “Tempting, but I’ll pass. I don’t want to get caught up in corporate spy games right now.”It might be spam meat then. We can be quick but when have we ever been discreet?
>>3725342>> “Tempting, but I’ll pass. I don’t want to get caught up in corporate spygames right now.”I am interested, but feeding power struggles within the client company sounds like a good way to wind up without a paycheck.
>>3725342Good night. Thank you for the run.
>>3725342> “Alright. You have my interest. For now, that is. How do I learn more?”We will need a source to verify he is who he is and his relative authority before we go around icing folks, of course.Nobody but nobody expects the 16 year old assassin.
>>3725342> “Tempting, but I’ll pass. I don’t want to get caught up in corporate spygames right now.”Kinda wanted a conversation rather than a side job, honestly. That, and discrete isn't exactly in Miranda's wheelhouse.>>3725360>I am interested, but feeding power struggles within the client company sounds like a good way to wind up without a paycheck.This too.
>>3725342> “Alright. You have my interest. For now, that is. How do I learn more?”Just think of the 100% completition
>>3725371Yeah I was expecting a conversation too, and I was going to act paranoid around the spook. >>3725381But we are a nuke not hitman. We might even fail the job due to another bleach incident.
>>3725360>I am interested, but feeding power struggles within the client company sounds like a good way to wind up without a paycheck.Exactly this. Extra work for extra pay is good, but extra working involving going against the employer's company sounds like it could lead to even more trouble later on, such as the employer not being able to pay any more.>>3725359>We can be quick but when have we ever been discreet?Also this. I still remember the bleach incident from the mafia job, so I have zero trust towards voters being able to properly assassinate anyone.In fact this whole thing is starting to remind me of the mafia job and all the problems that happened in it.
>>3725394>the employer not being able to pay any more.That's literally not a problem.
>>3725400Switch it with "The faction that hired us in the first place is the one that would be negatively affected, thus putting us at risk of a breach of contract if we're found out."
>>3725400Switch it with "The faction that hired us in the first place might be the one that would be negatively affected, thus putting us at risk of a breach of contract if we're found out."
Random note: We're about 35-40% of the way through the job right now by my estimate. This was not meant to be a long job in terms of real time.
>>3725400>>3725405>>3725367Also this spook can just fake orders from the top. He might even be a separate faction trying to gain control within the company. Then turn on us for being a loose end. After all we are a scrapper easily replaced and expendable.
>>3725412yes, ergo we need a source, probably not himself or the bartender, to verify his authority.
And just like that paranoia is back on the menu.>>3725388Good time to learn.
>>3725412Now you're kinda losing me with that much paranoia, anon.>>3725419Not when there's a paycheck for three employees on the line it isn't.Night boss. Hope to see you again soon!
>>3725415Where would we get a source? The CEO has better things to do than talk to a scrapper. Department heads would be separated and not look into each others fields of expertise. The scientist cares about research not politics. The walkers maybe but they might not know anything.>>3725419I just really do not want to botch the job practicing spy games that we are terrible at.
>>3725423Yeah maybe its too much paranoia but we are terrible with assassinations.
>>3725426It's not like we can't learn from our mistakes.
>>3725423>Not when there's a paycheck for three employees on the line it isn't.Agreed. If it were just a regular job for Miranda herself, then it wouldn't have mattered as much. But risking the job doing something we were never good at when it's also Prima and Jago's first mission sounds like a terrible idea to me.
>>3725428Good point we should run the offer past Jago and Prima. It'd be an opportunity to see how they feel about sidequests as well as assassination.
>>3725427Okay. Its the discreet part that I am worried about. Is it like poison his drink, use a pillow, "friendly fire" accident, fall down some stairs, fell in the bath. I mean that is just he methods what about the guards, security cameras, and other obstacles to get to the target.
>>3725440>Vanishing Plate, Levitation Crystal, Zone Scanners and Hearing Boost
>>3725342>>3725356changing my mind to the below for the very good reasons provided in >>3725359, >>3725360, and >>3725423.> “Tempting, but I’ll pass. I don’t want to get caught up in corporate spygames right now.”
>>3725446That is a good point and we have Prima to hack systems and Jago for lookout.
>>3725454Besides, maybe now our high Plainness could be of use - during the failed trade deal Scrappers didn't notice us doing anything noteworthy (except Crush, though he was very close to us). So if we swap our armor with their uniform, then people would have hard time recognizing us.
Has anyone ever considered that not helping with the power struggle might endanger our pay check? Since the people that hired us might be taken away and the new heads might consider not paying us?
Please note that this is Jago and Prima first job to see if they can hold it for themselves in case Sal want only them to fetch a job. If we make a poor showing of these two because we got sidetracked on something that isn't our line of work, it would be detrimental to both of our 2 prospective outgoers which Sal would be treated them as excess baggage.Plus Lori would be sad.
>>3725482I think its a damned if you do damned if you don't type of thing. But we will get paid either way in a briefcase or whatever we can find.
>>3725342>Other"Expanding my source of income? If this endangers the original contract, then such expansion will need to be significant.">Sal, was the contract signed with specific individuals, or individuals on behalf of the corporation? As long as our client is the company, then eliminating problems to the company, even if they're the people who signed us on, isn't a problem. But if the contract is with certain people, and not the company as an entity, then we'd have to demand a substantial increase, because it'd be breaking our contract.
>>3725482No, not at all. Because in the end this was entirely an optional extra job that is suggested due to what people voted for in the downtime between main missions, and not part of the mission that Handler made sure we would know of with or without prompting from us. So I believe that even if we never voted to for talking to this guy, we would've finished this entire job one way or another and get paid for it just fine.
Man, I got a feeling that Handler knows his playerbase well enough to split us into two opposite camps every time a big choice comes in.
>>3725507*split right in half
>>3725507Which camps?
>>3725507but it wasn't handler. it was >>3725360 that had the silly idea that for some reason thought we wont't get paid if there is a new management in the megacorporation or that there aren't ways that we can get our payment one way or another.
We are known for playing it safe also we are not Lorelei who easily wants to get all sidejobs for more money without thinking about consequences until it's too late.
>>3725342>> “Alright. You have my interest. For now, that is. How do I learn more?”
>>3725342> “Alright. You have my interest. For now, that is. How do I learn more?”>"Expanding my source of income? If this endangers the original contract, then such expansion will need to be significant."I believe that we can do it if we put our effort in making sure that this side-mission goes well rather than making up some paranoid schemes and annoying each other. That extreme cautiousness of ours could be put to a good use instead of being wasted on arguing in circles.We're a smart bunch, no need to self-deprecate ourselves - surely we've learned from our mistakes and we won't repeat them again, right? Sorry if I sound too preachy, but please try to trust each other more.
>>3725342> “Tempting, but I’ll pass.
>>3725342> “Tempting, but I’ll pass. I don’t want to get caught up in corporate spygames right now.”We ain't Lori. we should focus on the main job and our two bots, because this job is their chance to prove their worth to Sal and his superiors.
>>3725342> “Tempting, but I’ll pass. I don’t want to get caught up in corporate spygames right now.”Forgot to vote.
>>3725538What if Handler knows us well enough that he knew anon would write that post?
Locked. We'll pass.Writing.
>>3726900Evening, boss. How's life treating you?
>>3726907Mostly alright. Nothing major.
>>3725342You frown a bit. The idea was a curious one, and part of it makes you worry about your client’s financial situation- but really, you’ve long proven not so excellent at spygames. You’re gonna need to work on that, really, but for now, you’re not seeing it pan out well for you. “Tempting, but I’ll pass,” you decide. “I don’t want to get caught up in corporate spygames right now.”His face straightens out a bit, and he tilts his head in acceptance of your decision. The bartender just pouts a bit, puffing out a single cheek. “Fair enough. Mind, we can’t talk any more about it to you, then. What I’ve already said is largely an open secret, but I’ll have to ask you to remain silent on it nonetheless.”You shrug. “Fair enough.” Whether you’d stick to that depended, obviously, but as of right now you can’t say you see a major reason to mention it to anyone in particular, especially if it’s open knowledge. You might poke at the topic just to make sure, but otherwise…“Excellent.” He nods. “If you’d care to stay here and finish your meal, that’s fine. I do more than discuss issues with the leadership, after all. I’m also here to talk if you need help with any...interpersonal conflicts.” His smile returns. “And I’m sure you’d love to converse more with my associate. She mentioned you being a breath of fresh air.” You simply side eye her at THAT. She shrugs, nodding casually. “Hmhm.” …> “So, can you make sure me and that Nira girl steer clear of each other?”> You WILL figure out what’s up with this bartender, one way or another.> “Eh, you’ll finish up and move on quickly.”>Other
>>3727005>> “So, can you make sure me and that Nira girl steer clear of each other?”
>>3727005> You WILL figure out what’s up with this bartender, one way or another.Tell us your secrets.
>>3727005> You WILL figure out what’s up with this bartender, one way or another.> Ask her about silver hair and pinky.
>>3727005> You WILL figure out what’s up with this bartender, one way or another.
>>3727005> “So, can you make sure me and that Nira girl steer clear of each other?”
>>3727005>Other>Make sure that Hensen stays away from us. Wouldn't want to have to incapacitate our client's star pilot because he couldn't stay professional with us.
>>3727005> “Eh, you’ll finish up and move on quickly.”
>>3727005>You WILL figure out what’s up with this bartender, one way or another.Oh, those classy bartenders and their sneaky tricks.
>>3727005>> You WILL figure out what’s up with this bartender, one way or another.What's the bartender look like? Anything like pic related?
>>3727046The bartender sounds more like a silent dorothy, as contradictory as that might seem.
Why are you the way you are.Writing!
>>3727046Also, a lot of purple, dark hair and eyeshadow. One of those 'eyes often shut' sorts.
>>3727005>>3727013>>3727015>>3727017>>3727035>>3727046You wind up squinting at the girl slightly, and you swear her ever-present grin grows a bit. “Soooo...you two known each other long, then?”The man’s posture relaxes a bit, settling into something more natural at the change in topic. “Oh, for our whole lives. She’s been by my side through the best and the worst.” He gets a pat on the arm for the compliment. “We both signed on to Aigis around the same time. Most everyone does at least some time in a Walker, but she and I tend to prefer our own two feet. Still, we’re on the short list for if there’s ever an emergency need. Her sooner than me, though. Can’t say I’m happy about it, but luck of the draw and all...”She just nods, quirking an eyebrow at him. “Mhmmm...”He has the grace to look ashamed. “Alright, so maybe it’s because she’s better than I am behind a Walker. Still! I can’t say seeing her doing her thing behind the counter isn’t a happy sight for me.” He returns her gesture, shaking her shoulder in a friendly fashion. “Don’t know what I’d do with myself if she got downed on a mission. Much rather her on base.”She lets out a pleased noise at that, almost like a purring kitten. You find it curious...but you’re really not sure if asking about her silence would be considered rude or not.> ...But, to heck with it. “So, why’s she giving me the silent treatment?”> “So, are you two together then? Or just good friends?” Pretty sure that won’t get you hit.> Any chance I can learn her name, or is she just ‘The Bartender’ for now?> Other
>>3727198> ...But, to heck with it. “So, why’s she giving me the silent treatment?”
>>3727198>> “So, are you two together then? Or just good friends?” Pretty sure that won’t get you hit.
>>3727198> “So, are you two together then? Or just good friends?” Pretty sure that won’t get you hit.> Any chance I can learn her name, or is she just ‘The Bartender’ for now?> “So, from what you’ve told me, it sounds like you two weren’t originally working with Aegis. Were you freelancers or were you offered better terms here?”
>>3727198>Any chance I can learn her name, or is she just ‘The Bartender’ for now?
>>3727198>“So, are you two together then? Or just good friends?” Pretty sure that won’t get you hit.
>>3727198> ...But, to heck with it. “So, why’s she giving me the silent treatment?”> Any chance I can learn her name, or is she just ‘The Bartender’ for now?Miranda's not the type to probe around private relationships I think, at least not without cash involved.
>>3727198> Any chance I can learn her name, or is she just ‘The Bartender’ for now?
Done for tonight, as it happens. Exhausted. Will update tomorrow.Bartender is surprisingly fun.
>>3727267Night, make sure their are no ants or spiders on your bed before sleeping.
>>3727267Night, boss. See you around!
>>3727198>> Any chance I can learn her name, or is she just ‘The Bartender’ for now?>>3727267She is, bar none, my favorite side character. Something about the way she winds up the typically levelheaded Randa is deeply pleasing. I almost wish we had Lori here as a foil, or to offer her an Intersection job for the fun of it, silly as it would be.Thanks for running.
Well, in the meantime, what do you guys think we should do on the next Intersection-intermission? Any suggestions? I think we gotta appraise all those weapons we got from the last job so we could decide which ones to sell or keep. And maybe spend some time on reading all those book-scans we have.
>>3729180Actually roam around a bit for random events, or try meeting with famous MGs to ask for their advice, or the Phoenix herself. I want to look into the whole Ingenious' recruitment situation, but that's far above Miranda right now.
>>3729180Bad Movie Night. Hopefully we can watch that movie we helped with to get the break room upgrade.
>>3729191and this too, definitely this.
>>3729191Full team movie, or just the trio?
>>3729224More then just Izumi and Lorelei this time. We definitely need Mono, since she knows how to actually act, and Jago seems like he'd do well at snarking. Prima might need some time to get the idea behind riffing the movie, but we'll invite her along as well so she can socialize with others.
>>3729224Full team of course!
>>3729245>>3729238Should we kidnap our R&D department? Science or fun?
>>3729291On the one hand, I'd think this would be better as a singles night. Owlia and Cylcia might have a better time having some couple's time together drawing blueprints, shaping metals, and going over technical specs in husky voices into each other's ear like they were sweet nothings during a makeout session.On the other hand, I kinda want to see what kind of ideas Owlia might have by watching one of these bad movies, and if Cylcia gets into it, she could really bring out the snark.
>>3729224Just the trio, or maybe 1 extra. The more people involved, the less screen time they'd each get.
>>3729330>screen-time argumentPlease, not this again
>>3729340What? It's a limitation of the medium. Text can only convey so much in a limited space, and handler can only juggle so many people interacting with each other.
>>3729180Yeah, we should read those books.>>3729224I think the trio+Mono would be good. I want to see more of Delilah though so maybe invite her too. She's that vampire girl.
Hahah, I don't hate my life right now but boy is this closer than I've been in a while. Work sucked today.Writing shortly. Also some comments:>>3729348 isn't exactly wrong with that assessment.>>3729732Hey, someone remembered Delilah!
>>3730912Welcome back, boss!Sorry to hear that work sucked, though...
>>3730912Evening, boss. Any luck with a new place?
>>3727198Maybe if you ease into it… “Sooo...any chance I can learn her name, or is she just ‘The Bartender’ for now?” you ask simply.He lets out a soft chuckle; she does, too. They both sound nearly identical, seriously. “She likes to have an air of ‘mystique’,” he says humorously. “Can’t say it hasn’t given her some renown around here, so I guess that’s something.”“Mmhm.” she agrees.“So is that why she’s giving me the silent treatment?” you follow up. “That ‘mystique’?”“Part of it,” he confirms.Pft. “And the other part?” You’d love to hear what this is.“She’s shy- ow!” THAT was a smack, and she frowns at him briefly before leveling a flat stare at him. He’s just grinning like a loon, and waves her off as he laughs. “Okay, okay, really, it’s just because she’s not a talker in general. Have to admit though- it’s an easy way to tell when someone’s lying vis-a-vie romance.”“Pardon?” you find yourself asking. “What do you mean by that?”“Oh, I couldn’t TELL you about the number of would-be romantics that claim they heard her say something, or worse, that she told them something to all their rivals. Some folks around here seem to think they’ll be the one to get her talking.” He snorts at that, sipping at his drink. The Bartender giggles a bit, a bit of venom in it, and you get the feeling she’s not new to being chased after.But, that’s also a good opportunity for your next question- not really important, but it HAS been at the back of your mind...“So, are you two together then? Or just good friends?”He spits out his drink in what you have to admit is an impressive arc (if only because it wasn’t aimed at you), and you see The Bartender’s eyes go wide, her lips press together and she QUICKLY slams her head onto the table, beating it furiously as her whole body rumbles with unreleased laughter. “Ah.” Well, that answers that....aaand great. You’ve got looky-loos over here now wondering what all the fuss is about.> You’re going to leave now and hopefully kill things very soon to wash this out of your recent memory.>Well, you should at least apologize, right?>...fuck it, you can own this. “Married with kids, then?”>Other
>>3731020>...fuck it, you can own this. “Married with kids, then?”Yeah. I'm liking her more and more.
>>3731020>...fuck it, you can own this. “Married with kids, then?”
>>3731020>>...fuck it, you can own this. “Married with kids, then?”
>>3731020>>...fuck it, you can own this. “Married with kids, then?”It got more of a reaction out of her than anything else. Let's exploit the opening.I wish it wasn't such a pain to revisit places. This would be a great one to come back to from time to time for a drink or two.
>>3731020>...fuck it, you can own this. “Married with kids, then?”How many? Or are you waiting until the mortgage gets approved?
>>3731020>>...fuck it, you can own this. “Married with kids, then?”I'm tempted to offer her a token(?) and maybe show her our eyes after the job's done. I doubt she'd have a need (or could afford) our services, but it would be something to remember us by. And she does appearently run a walker on occasion, so who knows, she might have need of us someday.
Natch. We're SO good at comedy.SO GOOD.Writing.
>>3731061I kinda admit that I'd like to bring her back with us. Not as an Outgoer, mind. Maybe we can see if Ballicini's interested in either getting a new bartender, or maybe starting up a bar in the first place. Her hubby can come along, too, he might be useful as a private eye sort, both as an Outgoer and not.
>>3731078I want to bring her back as well, but the Intersection doesn't offer her anything she doesn't already have. She's got a pretty good, stable, low risk life here, especially considering the state of the world.
>>3731078Plus the hubby might not want to give up on his company after being with them for several years. If he goes to the intersection he would have to rebuild his entire life from nothing.
>>3731085She might be bored, and looking for a bit of excitement. Black's the one that prefers her mixing drinks.Still, let's get to know her better and figure out what she'd like before we bring it up.
>>3731067>inb4 they're brother and sister and we're just pouring oil onto the fire.
>>3731020>>3731024>>3731027>>3731029>>3731030>>3731038>>3731061Fuck shitdamnit, you hate embarrassing yourself like this. Part of you- that little, tiny, never quite gone part that’s never quite gotten past age 16 wants to just duck out and not EVER be in here again.But, you’re more mature than that. In fact, fuck it. You can own it. And so it is with the straightest face you can muster, you reply deadpan: “Married with kids, then?”She nearly falls over at hearing that, and you can hear sputtering from her as Nathaniel has...not a look of fear, or shock, no. It’s a look that you rarely see. A look of pure, and utter disbelieving disgust. As though his neck has suddenly gone rusted and unused, it creaks over to the struggling Bartender who’s clutching her sides in desperation, raucous laughter threatening to leak from her mouth as she sways. A sound something vaguely like ‘auuuughwhaaawwww’ leask from his mouth, and you have to admit, you weren’t expecting a reaction like that. You’re kinda proud. “So, you’re waiting on the mortgage, the-”“SISTER.” He says, a bit too loudly, his body leaning towards you in desperation. “SHE’S MY- gah!” He finally blinks and his voice also lowers to something closer to normal as he registers his volume. “She...she’s my sister. Jeez.” Barely recovering, The Bartender can only give you a thumbs up, still struggling to control her laughter, small but rapidfire ‘heeheeheeheehee’ coming from her. The rest of the meal is less laugh heavy, but you feel like regardless of your refusal, you’ve at least gotten on their good side.‘Well, hers, at least,’ you figure as you watch her lean against her brother’s side and fake a lovey-dovey body language…...to which he makes The Face of Despair once again. ------->Roll 1d20. Best of 3.
Rolled 8 (1d20)>>3731176
Rolled 13 (1d20)>>3731176
Man that was funny. I like our bartender acquaitance.
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Rolled 5 (1d20)>>3731176Haha.
>>3731196Yeah. Too bad we are never going to see her again.Or might have to kill her.
>>3731204You must be fun at the parties.
>>3731204Eh, money is cooler then strange people we just met.
Think I might wrap it for tonight, actually. Seems like a good place to stop.13 isn't bad for what it was for. Wonder what tech blueprints you got. I mean I know, but still.
>>3731176Pfft! I knew it!
>>3731235Night, boss. Hope things go well for you tomorrow!
>>3731213I wouldn't know. I can barely stand the presence of my friends. Let's not even mention strangers.
>>3731235Good night. Was the mortgage joke something you already planned, or did I make a good joke?
>>3731260I just thought it was too funny to not throw in.
You know, for a spook, he was quite talkative. i like him.
>>3731176You don’t have much time for greetings as you walk back over to Kine. He merely nods, and motions for you to follow him. You’d grabbed your armor, of course- it was a bit...stuffy, but protection is protection. Heck, he’d looked almost impressed at you, his stone hazel meeting your dark red, if for a moment.But, the moment passed, and before long you’re taken to the back where the Walkers were. “You’ll be going in on an angle to the air crew,” Kine explains as Prima and Jago walk to your pace. “We want to draw the anti-Walker support out and then hit ‘em before they have a chance to properly deploy. Ideally, they won’t see you in particular coming until it’s too late.” He stops you in front of what looks like an IFV- it’s got a pair of gunbarrels on its broadly armored frame, and eight powerful looking wheels. “You’ll be in one of these,” he explains. “Be prepared to hit the ground running. I’ve been informed that if you make it back from this alive, you’ll be given an additional reward; partial schematics to one of our more common Walker leg bases. Any questions?”>Any?>Deploy.>Other
>>3733357>Deploy
Honestly i have no questions we were already briefed on what to do do anyway. Just take the guns, hild position and if possible get some intel.
>>3733357>Deploy>Give Prima your K5 mag pistol
>>3733369
>>3733357>>Deploy.let's roll!
>>3733357We still have a shield shard in our pocket, right?
We're moving out!>>3733397Aye.
>>3733380Sounds good. A HMG like will run the best as a crew served weapon, so once we reach the objective, we operate the HMG itself, Prima assists as loader, and Jago on overwatch?
>>3733357You shake your head; Jago and Prima don’t seem to have any particular curiosities either. He nods in appreciation. “Then we’re out in five.” He takes some sort of communication off his belt, and an all-call goes through, warning all combatants that they’re about to move out. “Good luck out there.”“Ta,” Jago waves blithely. “Won’t need it!”Here’s hoping.-----------------The ride is bumpy and a bit rough; nothing at all like the flight you’d had before. You’re in the back with five other soldiers; local, obviously. Most of them are dressed in your standard gear, although one is in a full body infiltration suit; up to the point where you can’t even see his face due to the full helmet covering it. Honestly, it’s fair enough- your helmet covers your face, too; couldn’t even bring your glasses- not that it mattered much. The goggles you were looking out of were tinted themselves. You’re not sure if that’s just luck or intentional.Even so, it was obvious you were the odd one out- largely because aside from being the only girl in the transport, you were also a good head and a half shorter than everyone else save for Prima and Jago, who are both sitting at your feet nonchalantly.It’s a few more minutes before the one across from you, near the exit speaks up. He’d been looking back and forth at you for a while, like he took up until now to build up the courage. “Okay, enough. Is it just me, or is Kine crazy for this?”A number of groans go up at this. “Just don’t,” the one next to you says tired from underneath his own gear. “I don’t like it either, but I don’t get paid to question.” As though he just realized you’re there, he turns to you. “Dunno what the hell possessed him to bring you along. Might just be sending you to your death. Not sure even a Scrapper deserves that.”“Worry about yerselves,” Jago pipes up. “We’ve got ‘er back.”“Although the sentiment is very much appreciated!” Prima adds on. “Thank you!”He pauses for a bit, glancing down at the two bots that spoke. “...yeah, that’s still weird to see. AICAs with personalities installed. Heard about it, but never had to deal with one myself. Kinda...eeh.”“Heard that it was a lot more common before everything went south,” another pipes up. “Used to be the standard, but when we were up shit creek people stopped wanting ‘em because it’d waste time or cause emotional issues or somethin’. So they stopped bein’ made at large. Won’t lie, it’s kinda cool, to me. Wonder where you found the data for ‘em?”“Oy, we ain’t-” Prima elbows him sharply, though, and the clang is enough to get him to shut up- albeit after a brief glare.> “He’s not wrong. I can handle myself. And they’re like that because I said so.”> “Homemade, you could say. A friend of mine made it possible.”> Say nothing. You don’t need to entertain this.> Other
