The Hand’s raid
Date: 2025-06-23 19:01
At Mon Jun 23 2025, in subway tunnels beneath Redstone
Mission: Obtain a forgotten briefcase and bring it back to the extraction point.
a stalled out subway car
It is afternoon, about 87F(30C) degrees, and there are clear skies. The mist is heaviest At Carnation and Blackstone/span
Rowdfy ruffians launches a stab at Genevieve, it is parried by her pearlhandled switchblade.
Genevieve does a graceful pirouette before jabbing her gold knuckle-dusters viciously into rowdfy ruffians’s side, the attack is blocked by him.
Preston steps towards rowdfy ruffians without hesitation, thrusting at them quickly and precisely which is parried by him.
Genevieve charges toward support-beam.
Preston smiles at Genevieve, and immediately comes in to help.
Rowdfy ruffians launches a stab at Preston, it is parried by his custom-forged steel rapier.
Genevieve jabs one of the ruffians in the ribs and then scrambles away.
Preston circles rowdfy ruffians and flicks his rapier forward in a short, probing motion that is parried by him.
“Hey!” Preston calls out, “You gonna leave me here?”
Genevieve fires a shotgun blast at rowdfy ruffians before smoothly racking another round, the blast strikes his armor with bruising force.
Preston says “Nope. You’re not.“
Rowdfy ruffians launches a stab at Preston, it is parried by his custom-forged steel rapier.
Genevieve comes back when they turn on Preston, opening fire with her shotgun. “Just didn’t wanna get shanked again.” She explains.
Preston steps towards rowdfy ruffians without hesitation, thrusting at them quickly and precisely which severely wounds his right shoulder.
rowdfy ruffians is forced to retreat.
Genevieve fires a shotgun blast at rowdfy ruffians before smoothly racking another round, the blast misses her.
Preston snorts at Genevieve, “Well, I’m the one getting shanked now,” he calls back, but apparently not minding all that much. Just trading rapier blows.
Rowdfy ruffians launches a stab at Preston, it is parried by his custom-forged steel rapier.
“Let me know if you need me to step in and take some hits.” Genevieve calls out over her shotgunning.
Preston circles rowdfy ruffians and flicks his rapier forward in a short, probing motion that is parried by her.
Genevieve fires a shotgun blast at rowdfy ruffians before smoothly racking another round, the blast impacts against her armor.
Preston nods at Genevieve, “I think I should be good,” Preston calls out. “I’ll probably need a breather after this though. We’ve got, a few things to pick up anyway.”
Rowdfy ruffians launches a stab at Preston, it is parried by his custom-forged steel rapier.
Preston steps towards rowdfy ruffians without hesitation, thrusting at them quickly and precisely which severely wounds her left arm.
rowdfy ruffians is forced to retreat.
“Nice.” Genevieve says with a quick grin as Preston stabs the guy, turning and jogging towards the support beam.
Genevieve charges toward support-beam.
59Genevieve’s irises briefly turn glacial.
Preston charges toward support-beam.
Genevieve charges toward support-beam.
Preston charges toward support-beam.
“I think this is the first time we’ve ever fought together,” Preston points out, jogging along right behind Genevieve. “We were supposed to train together, but you had the busted up leg.” Watching her jog off for a moment, Preston is right on her heels, “You seem all patched up though.”
Genevieve charges toward support-beam.
Preston charges toward support-beam.
“I think we have pretty incompatible schedules.” Genevieve observes as she breathes heavily while jogging to the support beam. “But yeah, leg’s doing much better.” She agrees with a grin.
Genevieve charges toward support-beam.
Preston charges toward support-beam.
Preston quickly taps a button on his smart watch, in an attempt call for aid
Preston grunts in agreement, “Sounds like the story of life. Incompatible schedules.” And onward he runs, eventually making it that cover, and sliding in next to Genevieve, before pressing a button on his watch. “At least you’re all healed up, hm?”
“Yeah I don’t do well when I can’t run around.” Genevieve admits, catching her breath as she peers around the support beam for any more incoming bad dudes. “Did you wanna grab the things and try and end this quick or just sort of hang out and do it slow?” She wonders.
Preston thinks it over, head cocking. “I’m fine with either,” Preston admits, lifting his shoulders in a shrug as he checks his watch. “Don’t even think our ride is fr-” Preston glances off, and spots a ruffian.
“Well this isn’t going to go well for me.” Genevieve observes dryly when she watches the sole ruffian charging their position, cocking her head a little to the side as she watches him.
Preston raises his rifle and follow rowdfy ruffians, with a calm and deliberate aim, waiting patiently for them to make a mistake.
Genevieve says “Ahem, isn’t going to go well for him.“
Genevieve holds the gold-plated P30L in both hands as she aims down sights at rowdfy ruffians.
Preston drops to a knee, and perfectly tracks rowdfy ruffians with his firearm.
Genevieve holds the gold-plated P30L in both hands as she aims down sights at rowdfy ruffians.
Preston grunts a little bit, “Fucking hell,” he replies, “He’s in cover.”
Preston shoulders his rifle and unloads a focused burst at machinery that damages it.
Genevieve snaps off a shot with her gold-plated P30L at rowdfy ruffians, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
“I think he’s not anymore.” Genevieve points out after firing off a series of rounds from her handgun.
“Nope,” Preston replies snorting a bit. “I think I would have stayed if I was him, but..” Preston takes aim, firing off another shot.
Preston squeezes off a quick snap shot at rowdfy ruffians with his rifle, which looks to be more of a feeler that sparks off the ground near his feet.
Preston charges toward rowdfy ruffians.
Genevieve fires a shotgun blast at rowdfy ruffians before smoothly racking another round, the blast impacts against his armor.
rowdfy ruffians is forced to retreat.
Preston charges toward a shotgun-wielding animated ice-sculpture of Genevieve.
Genevieve says “I’m gonna go grab a thing.“
“Alright, I’ll grab one then.” Preston replies, and jogs off.
Preston runs towards the objective.
Genevieve has a forgotten briefcase.
Preston says “Did you grab yours?“
Genevieve says “Yup! “
Preston runs towards the objective.
Genevieve charges toward support-beam.
Genevieve says “Oh hey, Obie’s here.“
Preston says “Where? “
Genevieve leans out from behind her support beam to wave at Obadiah.
Genevieve says “Northeast. “
Preston says “Oh well, he’s against us.“
Obadiah says “Well. Shit“
Obadiah charges toward machinery.
Genevieve snaps off a shot with her gold-plated P30L at rowdfy ruffians, it misses him.
Genevieve says “And Ruffians to the south.“
Preston raises his rifle and follow rowdfy ruffians, with a calm and deliberate aim, waiting patiently for them to make a mistake.
Obadiah says “Yep just me alone against the hand…“
Obadiah charges toward machinery.
Genevieve snaps off a shot with her gold-plated P30L at rowdfy ruffians, it misses him.
Preston drops to a knee, and perfectly tracks rowdfy ruffians with his firearm.
Ice crystals form on Preston’s armor.
Obadiah says “Preston or Vie, Preston or Vie….“
Obadiah charges toward machinery.
Genevieve says “Obie might take some shots at you while you’re out there so might wanna hurry back once you got the thingy.“
Preston says “Yup. “
Preston shoulders his rifle and unloads a focused burst at rowdfy ruffians that completely misses him.
Genevieve snaps off a shot with her gold-plated P30L at Obadiah, it completely misses him.
Obadiah says “Vie it is!“
Lykaia charges toward Genevieve.
Obadiah takes aim at a shotgun-wielding animated ice-sculpture of Genevieve and pulls the trigger delivering a lead slug down range which completely misses her.
Lykaia fires off a shot at rowdfy ruffians which completely misses him.
Lykaia says “What’s the situattion?“
Preston has a forgotten briefcase.
Genevieve fires a shotgun blast at rowdfy ruffians before smoothly racking another round, the blast misses him.
Preston charges toward support-beam.
Lykaia charges toward Genevieve.
Obadiah takes aim at Genevieve and pulls the trigger delivering a lead slug down range which completely misses her.
Illusory wings appear on Miles’s ankles
Lykaia fires off a shot at rowdfy ruffians which impacts against his armor.
Miles charges toward machinery.
Miles says “Sup. “
Miles raises his speargun and launches a harpoon that detonates in mid-air, showering shrapnel down at support-beam which completely misses them.
Obadiah says “Hey Cous “
Genevieve says “Obie’s in cover to the northeast taking potshots and we got two of three briefcases.“
Preston says “Alright. “
Obadiah says “I think we are just playing FAFO with them“
Preston squeezes off a quick snap shot at rowdfy ruffians with his rifle, which looks to be more of a feeler that impacts against his armor.
Genevieve snaps off a shot with her gold-plated P30L at rowdfy ruffians, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
Preston says “Don’t know how we’re going to deal with Obie, right now, but I’ll come back to cover.“
Preston charges toward support-beam.
Lykaia says “Miles Northeast behind machinery, too.“
Obadiah takes aim at Genevieve and pulls the trigger delivering a lead slug down range which completely misses her.
Lykaia fires off a shot at rowdfy ruffians which severely wounds his left arm.
rowdfy ruffians is forced to retreat.
Miles raises his speargun and launches a harpoon that detonates in mid-air, showering shrapnel down at support-beam which completely misses them.
Lykaia charges toward support-beam.
Preston says “Oh, hey Lykaia.“
Preston shoulders his rifle and unloads a focused burst at machinery that damages it.
Genevieve snaps off a shot with her gold-plated P30L at machinery, it damages it.
Preston says “I think, we gotta make a break for the cover, if this beam gets fucked up.“
Lykaia charges toward support-beam.
“I wonder,” Miles muses to himself. “I’m gonna try something goofy.”
Lykaia’s rifle speaks in controlled bursts – three shots per breath, no mercy – going for machinery that damages it.
Illusory wings appear on Miles’s ankles
Preston squeezes off a quick snap shot at machinery with his rifle, which looks to be more of a feeler that damages it.
A small amount of frost forms in the air around Miles.
Lykaia says “Miles moving.“
Genevieve fires a shotgun blast at Miles before smoothly racking another round, the blast sparks off the ground near his feet.
Obadiah takes aim at Genevieve and pulls the trigger delivering a lead slug down range which completely misses her.
Preston says “Yup. “
Obadiah charges toward Lykaia.
Preston says “Obie is too.“
Lykaia charges toward support-beam.
Illusory wings appear on Miles’s ankles
Preston shoulders his rifle and unloads a focused burst at Obadiah that misses him.
A shotgun-wielding animated ice-sculpture of Genevieve fires off a quick blast at Miles which misses him.
Genevieve fires a shotgun blast at Miles before smoothly racking another round, the blast sparks off the ground near his feet.
A small amount of frost forms in the air around Miles.
Obadiah throws a sea16-g52l16ass bead into the air, looking at Lykaia with a mischievious grin
Obadiah charges toward machinery.
“This does seem a bit goofy.” Genevieve/span>/spanMiles promises someone, winking as he breezes past.
Obadiah says “Flirt “
Preston squeezes off a quick snap shot at machinery with his rifle, which looks to be more of a feeler that damages it.
A shotgun-wielding animated ice-sculpture of Genevieve fires off a quick blast at Miles which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Genevieve snaps off a shot with her gold-plated P30L at Miles, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
“You’ll see the genius soon,” Miles promises Genevieve, winking as he breezes past.
A small amount of frost forms in the air around Miles.
Illusory wings appear on Miles’s ankles
Genevieve says “I assume he planted a bomb or something…“
Preston says “Yeah, that’s about my guess.“
Lykaia fires off a shot at Obadiah which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Lykaia says “No grenade in sight.“
Miles charges toward abandoned carriage.
A shotgun-wielding animated ice-sculpture of Genevieve fires off a quick blast at Miles which misses him.
Genevieve makes a supernatural leap to Miles.
Genevieve fires a shotgun blast at Miles before smoothly racking another round, the blast sparks off the ground near his feet.
Preston squeezes off a quick snap shot at Miles with his rifle, which looks to be more of a feeler that misses him.
A small amount of frost forms in the air around Miles.
Obadiah takes aim at Lykaia and pulls the trigger delivering a blast of bird shot down range which completely misses her.
Illusory wings appear on Miles’s ankles
Preston says “Vie, you might want to get back into cover.“
Lykaia says “Might be wounded a bit, Obie. Not wounded enough to bypass cover.“
Lykaia fires off a shot at Obadiah which ineffectually wounds his right arm.
Miles throws a small knife end over end at Genevieve, it grazes her right leg.
Miles charges toward abandoned carriage.
Genevieve charges toward Miles.
Obadiah charges toward Lykaia.
Genevieve fires a shotgun blast at Miles before smoothly racking another round, the blast completely misses him.
Arachne says “Inbound to the support-beam!“
Preston shoulders his rifle and unloads a focused burst at Obadiah that ineffectually wounds his chest.
Once he’s safely behind an abandoned carriage, Miles blows Genevieve a kiss.
Obadiah takes aim at Lykaia and pulls the trigger delivering a blast of bird shot down range which completely misses her.
Miles hurls a bola at Genevieve’s legs.
Lykaia fires off a shot at Obadiah which ineffectually wounds his right arm.
Miles hastily raises his speargun and fires off a poorly-aimed harpoon at Genevieve which misses her.
Arachne moves protectively towards Preston.
Genevieve looks down at the bola around her legs. “Well that’s not very cool.” She complains.
Obadiah charges toward Lykaia.
Genevieve sharply snaps her fingers.
Preston glances over his shoulder a little bit, “You good, Vie?”
Arachne clicks a lever on her matte black Walther P99 and lines an incendiary shot at Obadiah, the attack impacts against his worn kevlar vest, decorated with various activity patches.
Preston squeezes off a quick snap shot at Obadiah with his rifle, which looks to be more of a feeler that impacts against his armor.
“She is very much not good,” Miles informs Preston, getting his harpoon ready.
Genevieve says “I dunno, we’ll see.“
Obadiah takes aim at Lykaia and pulls the trigger delivering a lead slug down range which completely misses her.
A small amount of frost forms in the air around Miles.
Rowdfy ruffians fires off a shot at Genevieve which misses her.
Genevieve charges toward Miles.
Miles leaps towards Genevieve and savagely thrusts his harpoon at her which 59strikes skin that turns to glittering icy diamond at the point of impact.
An octopus comprised of light and shadow launches a slashing rake attack at Lykaia with his claws which is dodged by her.
Preston charges toward Obadiah.
Obadiah charges toward Lykaia.
Lykaia steps forward and brings the baton down in a sharp, bone-seeking arc meant for the throat or the temple, whichever gives first, at an octopus comprised of light and shadow that is parried by him.
Genevieve does a graceful pirouette before jabbing her gold knuckle-dusters viciously into Miles’s side, the attack is blocked by him.
Arachne takes aim and peers downthe sights of her matte black Walther P99, then pulls the trigger at Obadiah for a burst of bullets that completely misses him.
Preston shoulders his rifle and unloads a focused burst at abandoned carriage that damages it.
Lykaia says “There you are, mister. Hello! Time to get hurt.“
A Bengal housecat launches a slashing rake attack at Miles with his claws which is dodged by him.
Arachne moves protectively towards Preston.
Obadiah says “Loce you too!“
Miles steps towards Genevieve and whirls his harpoon in broad, circular strikes which 59strikes skin that turns to glittering icy diamond at the point of impact.
Lykaia50 slashes out at 92Obadiah50 with his dirk which/i/b is parried by her a black expendable baton club.
An octopus comprised of light and shadow launches a slashing rake attack at Lykaia with his claws which is dodged by her.
Preston charges toward support-beam.
The baton in Lykaia’s hand whistles through a sweep, close enough to demand a reaction at Obadiah that impacts against his armor.
Genevieve does a graceful pirouette before jabbing her gold knuckle-dusters viciously into Miles’s side, the attack is blocked by him.
Arachne takes aim and peers downthe sights of her matte black Walther P99, then pulls the trigger at Obadiah for a burst of bullets that completely misses him.
Preston steps towards Obadiah without hesitation, thrusting at them quickly and precisely which impacts against his worn kevlar vest, decorated with various activity patches.
A small amount of frost forms in the air around Miles.
Arachne moves protectively towards Preston.
Miles steps towards Genevieve and whirls his harpoon in broad, circular strikes which 59strikes skin that turns to glittering icy diamond at the point of impact.
Miles is bathed in sunlight.
Lykaia brings an overhand blow down on Obadiah with his dirk which is parried by her a black expendable baton club.
An octopus comprised of light and shadow launches a slashing rake attack at Lykaia with his claws which is dodged by her.
Lykaia says “Hello Arachne. We’re busy whacking Obie.“
Lykaia steps forward and brings the baton down in a sharp, bone-seeking arc meant for the throat or the temple, whichever gives first, at Obadiah that ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.
Obadiah is forced to retreat.
Genevieve does a graceful pirouette before jabbing her gold knuckle-dusters viciously into Miles’s side, the attack is blocked by him.
Lykaia says “Were busy.“
Arachne says “Good job getting Obie out!“
Lykaia says “Miles is southwest.“
“I might’ve won this if he hadn’t gotten involved.” Genevieve complains, jerking her thumb towards rowdfy ruffians.
Arachne clicks a lever on her matte black Walther P99 and lines an incendiary shot at Miles, the attack completely misses him.
Preston fires off a shot at abandoned carriage which damages it.
Preston says “Robert’s here now.“
Miles steps towards a Bengal housecat and whirls his harpoon in broad, circular strikes which severely wounds his right leg.
72a Bengal housecat is forced to retreat.
An octopus comprised of light and shadow launches a slashing rake attack at Lykaia with his claws which is dodged by her.
“I’m up for a rematch any time,” Miles promises Genevieve with a goofy grin.
The baton in Lykaia’s hand whistles through a sweep, close enough to demand a reaction at an octopus comprised of light and shadow that ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Lykaia says “Will handle the octo and recover behind cover.“
Genevieve does a graceful pirouette before jabbing her gold knuckle-dusters viciously into Miles’s side, the attack is blocked by him.
And once more, Miles has obliterated Genevieve’s sweet, innocent cat. “I DIDN’T MEAN TO,” he screams.
Arachne closes in on an octopus comprised of light and shadow with merciless precision, both stiletto daggers flashing in tight succession across their limbs in a ruthless flurry that ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.
“You definitely did though.” Genevieve points out.
Miles steps towards Genevieve and whirls his harpoon in broad, circular strikes which 59strikes skin that turns to glittering icy diamond at the point of impact.
Genevieve is forced to retreat.
Miles has a forgotten briefcase.
An octopus comprised of light and shadow launches a slashing rake attack at Lykaia with his claws which ineffectually wounds her left arm.
A shotgun-wielding animated ice-sculpture of Genevieve launches a stab at Miles, it is parried by his barbed harpoon.
Lykaia steps forward and brings the baton down in a sharp, bone-seeking arc meant for the throat or the temple, whichever gives first, at an octopus comprised of light and shadow that severely wounds his left shoulder.
an octopus comprised of light and shadow is forced to retreat./span
Miles says “Obie, you still good? I took down Vie and got one of the briefcases.“
Arachne cups a hand to her mouth, yelling, “Knock that fish-boy out, Vie!”(Encourage)
Preston says “Nope, he’s not good.“
Preston charges toward Miles.
Miles hurls a bola at Preston’s legs.
Miles hastily raises his speargun and fires off a poorly-aimed harpoon at a shotgun-wielding animated ice-sculpture of Genevieve which completely misses her.
Preston fires off a shot at abandoned carriage which damages it.
Lykaia says “Robert’s east.“
Miles throws a small knife end over end at an intense looking man with green eyes, it grazes her cheek.
Robert charges toward machinery.
Arachne says “Who’s priority? Robert?“
Lykaia fires off a shot at Miles which strikes the abandoned carriage he’s taking cover behind.
Preston fires off a shot at abandoned carriage which damages it.
Arachne clicks a lever on her matte black Walther P99 and lines an incendiary shot at Miles, the attack completely misses him.
Lykaia says “Just keep an eye on Robert. Preston should have miles.“
Robert fights with his weapon, firing off a half-strength shot at machinery to clean out the barrel, damages it.
Preston says “I’m a little bit tied up right now.“
Lykaia says “Will triage and move to them, Arachne.“
Miles charges toward an intense looking man with green eyes.
Miles steps towards Preston and whirls his harpoon in broad, circular strikes which is parried by his custom-forged steel rapier.
A shotgun-wielding animated ice-sculpture of Genevieve fires off a quick blast at Miles which misses him.
Lykaia says “Nevermind. “
Arachne takes aim and peers downthe sights of her matte black Walther P99, then pulls the trigger at Miles for a burst of bullets that misses him.
Preston fires off a shot at Miles which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Preston says “I’d say just come deal with him first.“
Lykaia says “He’s out of cover, so can shoot him.“
Preston charges toward abandoned carriage.
Miles charges toward abandoned carriage.
Arachne yells to a charging Preston, “Watch yourself!”(Advance)
A shotgun-wielding animated ice-sculpture of Genevieve launches a stab at Miles, it deflects off his shield.
Lykaia fires off a shot at Miles which deflects off his shield.
Miles steps towards a shotgun-wielding animated ice-sculpture of Genevieve and whirls his harpoon in broad, circular strikes which severely wounds her right shoulder.
59a shotgun-wielding animated ice-sculpture of Genevieve is forced to retreat.
Preston steps towards Miles without hesitation, thrusting at them quickly and precisely which ineffectually wounds his right arm.
Lykaia says “Robert’s inbound.“
Arachne says “Is he in mid-range distance?“
Lykaia says “Affirmative. “
Arachne says “Switching. “
Preston says “Might need one of you here.“
Lykaia says “Go. “
Arachne says “Moving. “
Lykaia fires off a shot at Robert which misses him.
Arachne moves protectively towards Preston.
Arachne fires off a shot at Miles which completely misses him.
Preston circles Miles and flicks his rapier forward in a short, probing motion that impacts against his armor.
Arachne moves protectively towards Preston.
Miles steps towards Preston and whirls his harpoon in broad, circular strikes which grazes his right hand.
An intense looking man with green eyes swings her weapon at Miles, it ineffectually wounds his forehead.
Preston steps towards Miles without hesitation, thrusting at them quickly and precisely which impacts against his ballistic shield.
Miles is forced to retreat.
Preston has a forgotten briefcase.
Arachne says “WOohoo! “
Preston says “Alright. Miles is down.“
Preston says “Robert now.“
Arachne takes aim and peers downthe sights of her matte black Walther P99, then pulls the trigger at Robert for a burst of bullets that sparks off the ground near his feet.
Robert slams a pair of slugs into the breach before snapping up and firing off at Lykaia, misses her.
Arachne says “Lykaia, how are you holding up?“
Lykaia says “Ohw. “
Preston raises his rifle and follow Robert, with a calm and deliberate aim, waiting patiently for them to make a mistake.
Lykaia says “Trying to get to you.“
Arachne takes aim and peers downthe sights of her matte black Walther P99, then pulls the trigger at Robert for a burst of bullets that sparks off the ground near his feet.
Arachne says “Time to haul ass?“
Preston says “I can’t. I’m a bit fucked up right now.“
Arachne says “Well, it’s extraction time. You’re going to have to do something!“
Robert says “Not really much I can do. Arrived late dropping people off at the hospital and doing some other things.“
Robert fights with his weapon, firing off a half-strength shot at Lykaia to clean out the barrel, sparks off the ground near her feet.
Lykaia says “If I can get there I’ll provide triage.“
Lykaia fires off a shot at Robert which misses him.
Preston says “I’m poisoned.“
Preston drops to a knee, and perfectly tracks Robert with his firearm.
Arachne promises Preston, “You’re not going down.”(Advance)
Robert slams a pair of slugs into the breach before snapping up and firing off at Lykaia, misses her.
Preston says “We still have another thing to pickup.“
Preston shoulders his rifle and unloads a focused burst at Robert that completely misses him.
Lykaia says “If we can do this wave, we’re good.“
Arachne says “Well, we better hunker down.“
Arachne clicks a lever on her matte black Walther P99 and lines an incendiary shot at Robert, the attack completely misses him.
Preston says “Can you get to Lykaia, Arachne?“
Preston says “Triage her?“
Robert loads a buckshot round into their shotgun before blindly firing at Arachne, misses her.
Lykaia says “I will kmanage to reach.“
Robert Arachne calls out, “Yeah, moving!”(Advance)
Lykaia says “Stay together.“
Preston says “Alright, come to me then.“
Preston steps towards rowdfy ruffians without hesitation, thrusting at them quickly and precisely which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Arachne moves protectively towards Lykaia.
Lykaia charges toward abandoned carriage.
Robert slams a pair of slugs into the breach before snapping up and firing off at Lykaia, completely misses her.
rowdfy ruffians is forced to retreat.
Arachne moves protectively towards Lykaia.
Lykaia charges toward abandoned carriage.
Preston shoulders his rifle and unloads a focused burst at support-beam that damages it.
Arachne clicks a lever on her matte black Walther P99 and lines an incendiary shot at Robert, the attack completely misses him.
Preston says “I’m alright.“
Lykaia says “Destroy the support beam. It’s already been hassled by Obie and Miles.“
Arachne nods once, bounding after Lykaia, “Will do!”(Encourage)
There’s a sluggishness to Preston and the way he moves. “I’m just fucking poisoned, fucking Miles.”
Robert fires off a quick blast at Lykaia which completely misses her.
Lykaia says “Affirmative. “
Arachne moves protectively towards Lykaia.
Preston squeezes off a quick snap shot at support-beam with his rifle, which looks to be more of a feeler that damages it.
Lykaia fires off a shot at support-beam which damages it.
Robert charges toward Arachne.
Robert fires off a quick blast at abandoned carriage which damages it.
Lykaia says “Robert coming out of cover. Target him.“
Preston shoulders his rifle and unloads a focused burst at Robert that sparks off the ground near his feet.
Lykaia fires off a shot at Robert which misses him.
Preston glances at an intense looking man with green eyes, “Have you fucking gone insane?”
Arachne says “Warding against his shotguns!“
Arachne takes aim with her weapon, prepares for a wide-spread rain of bullets at support-beam and everyone around them, where damages it.
Robert charges toward abandoned carriage.
Robert loads a buckshot round into their shotgun before blindly firing at abandoned carriage, damages it.
Preston squeezes off a quick snap shot at Robert with his rifle, which looks to be more of a feeler that completely misses him.
Lykaia fires off a shot at Robert which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Arachne clicks a lever on her matte black Walther P99 and lines an incendiary shot at Robert, the attack sparks off the ground near his feet.
Arachne says “How bad does he hit up close?“
Preston says “It’s a shotgun. Bad.“
Robert just lifts up his shotgunand starts calmly racking shells, one after the other, firing into the cover while steadily advancing, doing his best to move into proper range.
Robert loads a buckshot round into their shotgun before blindly firing at abandoned carriage, damages it.
Lykaia charges toward Robert.
Preston fires off a shot at Robert which misses him.
Preston growls at an intense looking man with green eyes. “CAN YOU STOP, SAM! I SWEAR!”
Arachne takes aim and peers downthe sights of her matte black Walther P99, then pulls the trigger at Robert for a burst of bullets that misses him.
Arachne says “Man, what is wrong with your soldier?“
Preston says “I don’t know, I think he finally broke.“
Robert retreats from Lykaia.
Arachne says “Well, maybe you should take better care of them.“
Robert slams a pair of slugs into the breach before snapping up and firing off at Lykaia, misses her.
Lykaia charges toward Robert.
Lykaia steps forward and brings the baton down in a sharp, bone-seeking arc meant for the throat or the temple, whichever gives first, at Robert that impacts against his armor.
Preston fires off a shot at Robert which completely misses him.
Arachne takes aim and peers downthe sights of her matte black Walther P99, then pulls the trigger at Robert for a burst of bullets that completely misses him.
Arachne says “I’m so sick of missing everything!“
Preston slowly reloads and shouts words towards Lykaia.
Robert retreats from Lykaia.
Robert slams a pair of slugs into the breach before snapping up and firing off at Lykaia, misses her.
Preston says “You good, Lykaia?“
abandoned carriage is forced to retreat.
Arachne fires off a shot at Robert which impacts against his worn kevlar vest.
Lykaia throws a smoke grenade down at her feet.
Preston charges toward Robert.
Arachne moves protectively towards Robert.
Arachne closes in on Robert with merciless precision, both stiletto daggers flashing in tight succession across their limbs in a ruthless flurry that strikes his armor with bruising force.
Preston fires off a shot at Arachne which misses her.
Arachne says “Surprise! “
Arachne says “Don’t shoot me!“
Preston says “Yeah, yeah.“
Preston says “I won’t.“
Arachne says “You did!“
Robert slams a pair of slugs into the breach before snapping up and firing off at Lykaia, misses her.
Preston charges toward Robert.
Arachne charges toward Robert.
Robert jabs Arachne with a taser.
Arachne says “Don’t run from the Lord, Robert! We only want to talk to you about salvation!“
Preston fires off a shot at Robert which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Robert responds by giving Arachne a healthy ZAP.
Robert charges toward machinery.
Lykaia charges toward Robert.
Arachne winces, nearly dropped by the taser. She wasn’t expectating that.
Lykaia steps forward and brings the baton down in a sharp, bone-seeking arc meant for the throat or the temple, whichever gives first, at Robert that impacts against his armor.
Robert is forced to retreat.
Preston says “I’ll deal with the Ruffians.“
Preston says “Good shit, Lykaia.“
Preston charges toward rowdfy ruffians.
Arachne says “Is there something else to pick up?“
Preston says “If you’re not too injured, can we get the last one?“
Preston says “Yes. “
Rowdfy ruffians launches a stab at Preston, it is parried by his custom-forged steel rapier.
Preston says “I think it’s all the way north.“
Preston steps towards rowdfy ruffians without hesitation, thrusting at them quickly and precisely which is parried by him.
Lykaia says “Moving back to the support beam. Will provide fire support there.“
Arachne says “Running as soon… as soon as I can get my limbs to work.“
Preston says “I’m still poisoned, I can barely move, so someone else needs to get it.“
Lykaia charges toward support-beam.
Lykaia fires off a shot at rowdfy ruffians which impacts against his armor.
Arachne says “First you’ve overworked your soldiers until they mutinied, now you can’t run. Pick a struggle, Blackwell!“
an intense looking man with green eyes is forced to retreat.
Preston circles rowdfy ruffians and flicks his rapier forward in a short, probing motion that impacts against his armor.
Lykaia charges toward support-beam.
Preston grunts at Arachne. “Yeah, yeah, I’ll pick one,” the man grumbles, still doing battle. “Sam’s just insane, I don’t know what to tell you. He just loves hitting things!”
Lykaia fires off a shot at rowdfy ruffians which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Rowdfy ruffians launches a stab at Preston, it is parried by his custom-forged steel rapier.
Preston steps towards rowdfy ruffians without hesitation, thrusting at them quickly and precisely which severely wounds his right leg.
rowdfy ruffians is forced to retreat.
Preston charges toward support-beam.
Lykaia says “Looks he is gone. Moving to pickup.“
Preston says “Perfect. “
Lykaia says “After recharging my defenses.“
Arachne says “You’ll probably reach it before me.“
Preston says “I’ll head to cover as well for a breather.“
Arachne runs towards the objective.
Lykaia says “Almost. “
Preston rolls his neck a little bit, shaking his limbs lazily. “Think the poison is slowly working it’s way out of my system. I should be good to go soon.”
Lykaia says “Moving “
Lykaia runs towards the objective.
Lykaia says “Affirmative. “
Arachne says “Get your own victory lap!“
Preston charges toward support-beam.
Arachne runs towards the objective.
Preston charges toward support-beam.
Lykaia says “The last pickup is all north, affirmative? Or do I see wrong?“
Preston says “I think so.“
Arachne says “I see it up ahead, I think?“
Preston charges toward support-beam.
Preston says “I’m still so far behind, but I think once we get it, we should extract? You wanna all move to the same point?“
Lykaia says “When I’m going to have a good shower when I’m home.“
Preston says “Yeah? Same.“
Lykaia says “Words. “
Preston charges toward support-beam.
“This is more cardio than I intended to have,” Arachne grouses out between puffs of air.
Lykaia says “It’s good to see you here, madam.“
A roaring laugh escapes from Preston that’s directed towards Arachne. “We gotta get you more cardio, Arachne. I just ran a fucking marathon, while poisoned.”
Preston says “Should I move to you both, or towards my own extraction?“
Arachne says “Extraction! “
Preston says “Alright, on the way.“
Arachne runs towards the objective.
Preston says “I’m almost to mine.“
Preston says “You both holding up?“
Lykaia runs towards the objective.
Lykaia says “Somehow my body perceives the pickup to be south.“
Preston says “That’s not good.“
Preston says “I see it on top of you.“
Arachne runs towards the objective.
Arachne says “This pickup is truly some ridiculous illusory magic-stuff.“
Lykaia says “Ruffian inbound“
Preston says “I’m coming to you.“
Arachne says “See them!“
Lykaia has a forgotten briefcase.
Lykaia says “I have it now.“
Preston says “Alright. “
Arachne says “Good! Let’s get out of here.“
Preston says “Extraction, west.“
Arachne runs towards the objective.
Rowdfy ruffians fires off a shot at Preston which misses him.
Preston shoulders his rifle and unloads a focused burst at rowdfy ruffians that sparks off the ground near her feet.
Preston says “Come to me? We’ll all extract west?“
Lykaia says “Understood. “
Arachne moves protectively towards Preston.
Rowdfy ruffians fires off a shot at Preston which misses him.
Lykaia fires off a shot at rowdfy ruffians which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Preston squeezes off a quick snap shot at rowdfy ruffians with his rifle, which looks to be more of a feeler that misses her.
Arachne moves protectively towards Preston.
Rowdfy ruffians fires off a shot at Preston which misses him.
Preston shoulders his rifle and unloads a focused burst at rowdfy ruffians that sparks off the ground near her feet.
Lykaia fires off a shot at rowdfy ruffians which impacts against her armor.
Lykaia runs towards the extraction point.
Arachne moves protectively towards Preston.
Rowdfy ruffians fires off a shot at Preston which misses him.
Preston squeezes off a quick snap shot at rowdfy ruffians with his rifle, which looks to be more of a feeler that completely misses her.
Lykaia fires off a shot at rowdfy ruffians which impacts against her armor.
Lykaia runs towards the extraction point.
Arachne moves protectively towards Preston.
Rowdfy ruffians fires off a shot at Arachne which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Preston shoulders his rifle and unloads a focused burst at rowdfy ruffians that strikes her armor with bruising force.
Lykaia fires off a shot at rowdfy ruffians which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Lykaia runs towards the extraction point.
Arachne says “Okay, are we killing that guy before we go?“
Preston says “Might as well.“
Arachne says “Glutton for punishment.“
Lykaia says “Just trying to reach extraction. Will take a long time.“
Rowdfy ruffians fires off a shot at Arachne which misses her.
Arachne moves protectively towards Lykaia.
“Glutton for punishment?” Preston replies, snorting a little bit of a laugh. “Yeah, something like that.”
Preston squeezes off a quick snap shot at rowdfy ruffians with his rifle, which looks to be more of a feeler that completely misses her.
Lykaia fires off a shot at support-beam which damages it.
Lykaia runs towards the extraction point.
Preston says “Oh, right, he’s in cover.“
Preston says “Nevermind, let’s just go when Lykaia is here.“
“You’re a menace! Let’s just go!” Arachne moves tactically to cover Lykaia, clearly ready to dip.
Rowdfy ruffians fires off a shot at Preston which misses him.
Preston squeezes off a quick snap shot at support-beam with his rifle, which looks to be more of a feeler that damages it.
Lykaia fires off a shot at support-beam which damages it.
Arachne moves protectively towards Lykaia.
Preston charges toward Arachne.
A menance?” Preston calls over his shoulder, “I resent that, Miss Montrose. I just enjoy fighting with my allies,” the man mentions, and moves. “Plus attractive women fighting? Maybe I just wanna stall for a teeny bit longer.”
Rowdfy ruffians fires off a shot at Preston which misses him.
“A menance?” Preston calls over his shoulder, “I resent that, Miss Montrose. I just enjoy fighting with my allies,” the man mentions, and moves. “Plus attractive women fighting? Maybe I just wanna stall for a teeny bit longer.”
Lykaia fires off a shot at support-beam which damages it.
Preston fires off a shot at support-beam which completely misses them.
“It is FAIRCHILD-MONTROSE, Mister Blackwell. FAIRCHILD. MONTROSE.” Arachne helpfully reminds Preston as she chases after Lykaia to the extraction point.
Preston charges toward Arachne.
Arachne moves protectively towards Lykaia.
Preston grunts a little bit, “Okay, okay,” he says, strolling up beside Arachne, casually. “I apologize, Miss Fairchild-Montrose.”
Rowdfy ruffians fires off a shot at Preston which misses him.
Lykaia fires off a shot at rowdfy ruffians which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Preston shoulders his rifle and unloads a focused burst at rowdfy ruffians that severely wounds her right shoulder.
rowdfy ruffians is forced to retreat.
Preston charges toward Lykaia.
“Miss Nachtlied never shortens my name,” Arachne murmurs to Preston scathingly.
Arachne moves protectively towards Lykaia.
“I think Lykaia is more well behaved than me,” Preston points out, reloading as he moves, tucking the half-full magazine into a pocket of his vest. “Mab kicked me out of a meeting for putting my feet up on the table.”
Preston charges toward Lykaia.
Lykaia says “I’m used to the wills of supernats.“
Arachne moves protectively towards Lykaia.
“I would have too, you little cretin,” Arachne shakes her head at Preston incredulously. “Clearly you need to undergo one of my mandated Whisper classes.”
Preston charges toward Lykaia.
The Hand has got away with the loot.