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The Hand’s raid

Date: 2025-07-03 10:01


At Thu Jul 03 2025, in an underground carpark in Fairefield

Mission: Obtain the Cracked Rerliquary and bring it back to the extraction point.

the Oilstained Hollows
It is morning/span>/span84F(28C) degrees, and there are a few wispy white clouds in the sky. The mist is heaviest At Thornberry and Lake/span>/span Arachne says “Concrete barrier?
Lykaia moves protectively towards concrete-barrier.
Lykaia says “Affirmative.
Roberta makes a hand motion off to one side

Lykaia says “Car. North.
Lykaia says “Car is better.
Arachne moves protectively towards car.
Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Arachne which misses her.

Lykaia moves protectively towards car.
Lykaia fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which sparks off the ground near her feet.

Charlotte is appointed leader and she looks super freaked about it. “Uh, can anyone else be…the leader?” she asks, then dashes for the pillar closest to her.

Arachne lifts her sculpted rifle skyward and fires onceshattering the air as a spread of rounds tears through Ashen Paladin and the space around them that misses her.

Charlotte charges toward pillar.
Lykaia says “Bobby. Come to car with us. It’s north.
Arachne moves protectively towards car.
Arachne says “Nearly behind cover.
Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Arachne which misses her.

Lykaia moves protectively towards Arachne.
Roberta fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which misses her.

Charlotte charges toward pillar.
Lykaia fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which sparks off the ground near her feet.

Arachne clicks a lever on her matte black Walther P99 and lines an incendiary shot at Ashen Paladin, the attack sparks off the ground near her feet.

Arachne charges toward car.
Ashen Paladin launches a stab at Arachne, it is parried by her pair of blackened stiletto daggers.

Arachne says “Shit.
Lykaia moves protectively towards Arachne.
Roberta makes a hand motion off to one side

Lykaia says “Got you, madam.
Charlotte charges toward pillar.
Arachne says “Thank you.
Lykaia brings the baton down in a direct strike aimed center-mass at Ashen Paladin that impacts against her armor.

Arachne closes in on Ashen Paladin with merciless precision, both stiletto daggers flashing in tight succession across their limbs in a ruthless flurry that strikes her armor with bruising force.

Ashen Paladin launches a stab at Arachne, it is parried by her pair of blackened stiletto daggers.

Ashen Paladin launches a stab at Lykaia, it is blocked by her black armored vest.

Roberta fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which strikes her armor with bruising force.

Lykaia says “Speak when requiring triage.
Lykaia brings the baton down in a direct strike aimed center-mass at Ashen Paladin that severely wounds her right leg.

Ashen Paladin is forced to retreat.
Arachne launches a stab at Ashen Paladin, it is parried by her.

Roberta charges toward Arachne.
Arachne says “I can use it after we get rid of this paladin.
Ashen Paladin launches a stab at Lykaia, it is blocked by her black armored vest.

Lykaia moves protectively towards Arachne.
Charlotte charges toward concrete-barrier.
Diego moves protectively towards Lykaia.
Roberta fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which completely misses her.

Diego says “You’re all ages away, damn.
Arachne says “Fairefield, Mister Ashford.
Lykaia brings the baton down in a direct strike aimed center-mass at Ashen Paladin that is parried by her.

Roberta charges toward Arachne.
Arachne launches a stab at Ashen Paladin, it impacts against her armor.

All of Ashen Paladin’s metal weapons are suddenly disarmed by an invisible force.

Ashen Paladin launches a stab at Roberta, it is parried by her A silver-tipped walking cane of obsidian dyed wood, doubling as an impromptu club.

Lykaia moves protectively towards Roberta.
Charlotte charges toward Diego.
Diego moves protectively towards Lykaia.
Charlotte yells in Diego’s direction “My comms aren’t working. I’ll come to you.” And she’s off across the field, fashing towards her ally.

Kill’em, boys. Roberta orders the thugs.(Encourage)

Lykaia brings the baton down in a direct strike aimed center-mass at Ashen Paladin that severely wounds her left shoulder.

Ashen Paladin is forced to retreat.
Arachne says “Any eyes on Charlotte? I saw her just a moment ago.
Diego says “Your mic is live! Just talk and we’ll hear it! Whose is this ashy knight?
Arachne says “East, I see them.
Lykaia says “Southeast. Near objective. Should be near pillar.
Charlotte charges toward Diego.
Diego says “Oh, shit, we’re not with Lykaia and Arachne right now. Oops.
Diego moves protectively towards Lykaia.
Arachne flicks her blade at concrete-barrier, blood hitting the ground as silk threads twist upward to form a dark marionett that

Lykaia moves protectively towards pillar.
“Yeah, they’re fighting for the Hand” Charlotte/span>/spanDiego snaps off a quick shot at Lykaia with his handgun – it misses her.

Lykaia fires off a shot at Diego which misses him.

Diego moves protectively towards Lykaia.
Arachne levels her alabaster rifle and lines Diego up in her scope, finger resting on the trigger, waiting.

Charlotte fires off a shot at Lykaia which misses her.

Diego fires off a shot at Lykaia which sparks off the ground near her feet.

Charlotte gets to it, shooting at Lykaia in tandem with Diego. She misses, but hey, points for effort?

Lykaia fires off a shot at Lykaia which misses her.

Roberta makes a hand motion off to one side

Charlotte charges toward Diego.
All of Arachne’s metal weapons are suddenly disarmed by an invisible force.

Diego moves protectively towards Lykaia.
Arachne fires off a shot at Diego which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Charlotte fires off a shot at Lykaia which misses her.

Lykaia moves protectively towards car.
Diego fires off a shot at Lykaia which deflects off her shield.

Lykaia fires off a shot at Charlotte which misses her.

Arachne says “Lykaia, come back to cover. They’re in range for us to take them out without risking it.
Charlotte retreats from Lykaia.
Arachne clicks a lever on her matte black Walther P99 and lines an incendiary shot at Diego, the attack misses him.

Roberta charges toward Lykaia.
Lykaia says “Will need triage when I’m with you.
Lykaia says “Thanks.
Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Charlotte which misses her.

Charlotte fires off a shot at Lykaia which misses her.

Lykaia moves protectively towards Arachne.
“I’m afraid I won’t be much use to you” Charlotte says to Diego as she takes a couple of shots to the chest and oofs at the impact. “Ow, fuck.

Diego fires off a shot at a sleek black marionette shaped like a spiderling girl which misses her.

Lykaia fires off a shot at Charlotte which misses her.

Diego moves protectively towards concrete-barrier.
Charlotte charges toward Diego.
Arachne fires off a shot at Diego which misses him.

Diegogrunts.

Lykaia grunts

Charlotte fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which completely misses him.

Matias charges toward Arachne.
Lykaia grunts.

Lykaia fires off a shot at Diego which ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.

Roberta fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Diego moves protectively towards concrete-barrier.
Matias says “Where are we grouping?
Arachne raises her alabaster rifle and fires a precise round at Diego, the sculpted barrel steady as the shot completely misses him.

Diego holds out his handgun and fires off a volley in car’s direction. It damages it.

Diego says “This concrete barrier.
Come on, lads. Roberta bellows at the thugs.(Encourage)

Matias charges toward concrete-barrier.
Lykaia fires off a shot at Diego which ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.

Charlotte charges toward concrete-barrier.
Charlotte fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which completely misses him.

Arachne lifts her sculpted rifle skyward and fires onceshattering the air as a spread of rounds tears through Diego and the space around them that completely misses him.

Diego fires off a shot at a sleek black marionette shaped like a spiderling girl which ineffectually wounds her left arm.

Lykaia says “They’re behind concrete.
Diego says “Our enemy’s the hand. I’m hurt. Charlotte, if you have bandages, that would be ideal.
Charlotte keeps on a-shooting, doing her best to not get fucking killed.

Diego says “Lykaia can shoot really well.
Matias charges toward concrete-barrier.
“I don’t.” Charlotte says in an apologetic tone. “Learning how to triage in the field is my next big…thing.” Wow, she really is useless, huh?

Charlotte charges toward concrete-barrier.
Roberta fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which completely misses him.

Lykaia fires off a shot at concrete-barrier which damages it.

Arachne fires off a shot at Diego which strikes the concrete-barrier he’s taking cover behind.

Lykaia launches a grenade at concrete-barrier.

a sleek black marionette shaped like a spiderling girl is forced to retreat./span>/spanMatias charges toward concrete-barrier.
Lykaia’s electronics suddenly spark.

Lykaia fires off a shot at concrete-barrier which damages it.

Arachne fires off a shot at concrete-barrier which damages it.

Lykaia launches a tear gas grenade at concrete-barrier.

Lykaia moves protectively towards car.
Diego says “Gas! Fuck.
Lykaia says “Grenade and teargas on them.
Diego holds out his handgun and fires off a volley in car’s direction. It damages it.

Matias charges toward concrete-barrier.
Boys, Roberta whistles. “Get on with it.”(Encourage)

“I’ll wait till the gas clears to come in” Charlotte says, sighing.

Lykaia fires off a shot at concrete-barrier which damages it.

Charlotte fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which completely misses him.

Arachne fires off a shot at Diego which completely misses him.

Charlotte charges toward concrete-barrier.
“Never mind, I’m fucked up. I need a mask, bandages….I need to get my shit together.” Charlotte grouses as she squints trying to overcome the gas by will alone.

Diego holds out his handgun and fires off a volley in car’s direction. It damages it.

Matias charges toward concrete-barrier.
Matias fires off a shot at A hulking thug in a 1940s style business suit which completely misses her.

Lykaia fires off a shot at concrete-barrier which damages it.

Arachne fires off a shot at concrete-barrier which damages it.

Roberta fires off a shot at concrete-barrier which damages it.

Matias charges toward concrete-barrier.
Lykaia fires off a shot at concrete-barrier which damages it.

Charlotte fires off a shot at A hulking thug in a 1940s style business suit which misses her.

Arachne fires off a shot at concrete-barrier which damages it.

Roberta fires off a shot at concrete-barrier which damages it.

Diego says “Keep an eye out for frag grenades.
Ashen Paladin launches a stab at Arachne, it is parried by her pair of blackened stiletto daggers.

Arachne says “Christ.
Charlotte nods, looking a bit less weary now that she’s in cover.

Lykaia moves protectively towards Arachne.
Diego holds out his handgun and fires off a volley in A hulking thug in a 1940s style business suit’s direction. It misses her.

Matias charges toward Ashen Paladin.
Lykaia says “Keep firging at their cover. I’ll handle him.
Arachne says “Okay.
Lykaia brings the baton down in a direct strike aimed center-mass at Ashen Paladin that is parried by him.

Charlotte fires off a shot at Roberta which misses her.

We’re fine. Roberta insists. “Keep it up.”(Encourage)

Arachne takes aim with her weapon, prepares for a wide-spread rain of bullets at concrete-barrier and everyone around them, where damages it.

Ashen Paladin launches a stab at Arachne, it is parried by her pair of blackened stiletto daggers.

Lykaia moves protectively towards Arachne.
Diego says “Alright, let’s try to take out Roberta first, then her goons, I guess.
Diego fires off a shot at Roberta which misses her.

Matias charges toward concrete-barrier.
Diego says “Cover against cover is going to be tricky.
Lykaia brings the baton down in a direct strike aimed center-mass at Ashen Paladin that strikes his armor with bruising force.

Matias says “Is Arachne attacking us?
Arachne closes in on Ashen Paladin with merciless precision, both stiletto daggers flashing in tight succession across their limbs in a ruthless flurry that severely wounds his left leg.

Ashen Paladin is forced to retreat.
Arachne says “Paladin down, I’m switching back to the concrete barrier.
Diego says “Yes, she’s acting as the Hand right now, so Court allegiances do not apply.
Charlotte fires off a shot at Roberta which misses her.

Lykaia moves protectively towards concrete-barrier.
Lykaia launches a tear gas grenade at concrete-barrier.

Diego fires off a shot at Roberta which misses her.

Matias charges toward concrete-barrier.
“The Hand has her loyalty for the morning, it seems” Charlotte says cheerfully.

Diego says “Lykaia’s incoming – aha, more teargas.
Lykaia fires off a shot at concrete-barrier which severely wounds their right leg.

concrete-barrier is forced to retreat.
Arachne fires off a shot at Matias which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Diego says “Cover’s shot.
Matias says “Cover down.
Diego moves protectively towards Lykaia.
Charlotte coughs and chokes, gasping as their cover blows and tear gas gets them.

Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Charlotte which misses her.

Roberta retreats from Charlotte.
Lykaia moves protectively towards car.
Diego snaps off a quick shot at Lykaia with his handgun – it strikes the car she’s taking cover behind.

Diego says “Back behind cover, damn.
Arachne quickly strengthens the car, taking aim at Matias.

Lykaia fires off a shot at Charlotte which misses her.

Arachne clicks a lever on her matte black Walther P99 and lines an incendiary shot at Matias, the attack misses him.

Diego says “I suppose we can have a little fun with it. Their victory doesn’t hurt us too badly.
Diego moves protectively towards car.
Diego snaps off a quick shot at Lykaia with his handgun – it strikes the car she’s taking cover behind.

“I can’t see shit” Charlotte calls, sighing as she blinks.

Arachne says “They’re incoming.
Lykaia fires off a shot at Diego which misses him.

Arachne fires off a shot at Diego which misses him.

Paladins, boys. Roberta tells the thugs.(Encourage)

Charlotte runs towards the objective.
Diego charges toward Roberta.
Charlotte fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which sparks off the ground near her feet.

Diego snaps off a quick shot at Roberta with his handgun – it completely misses her.

Roberta fires off a shot at Diego which misses him.

Charlotte retreats from Ashen Paladin.
Arachne fires off a shot at Matias which completely misses him.

Diego charges toward Roberta.
Diego thrusts his blade in a wicked stab at Roberta, which ineffectually wounds her right arm.

A hulking thug in a 1940s style business suit swings her weapon at Diego, it is parried by his wicked longknife.

A hulking thug in a 1940s style business suit swings his weapon at Diego, it is parried by his wicked longknife.

Matias charges toward car.
Matias launches a stab at Arachne, it is parried by her pair of blackened stiletto daggers.

Lykaia brings the baton down in a direct strike aimed center-mass at Matias that is parried by his small hunting knife.

Roberta raises, twirls, then brings down her cane on Diego which ineffectually wounds his forehead.

All of Roberta’s metal weapons are suddenly disarmed by an invisible force.

Charlotte fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which completely misses her.

Get the rabbit. Roberta calls out.(Encourage)

Charlotte retreats from Ashen Paladin.
Matias says “Good morning!
Arachne closes in on Matias with merciless precision, both stiletto daggers flashing in tight succession across their limbs in a ruthless flurry that ineffectually wounds his right arm.

Diego says “Good morning, indeed!
Spinning in place, Diego arcs his blade around himself to strike at Roberta, which ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

Arachne says “Busy with Matias right now, Roberta.
Matias produces a closed flower bulb and drops it to the ground where it begins to writhe and grow.

Lykaia brings the baton down in a direct strike aimed center-mass at Matias that ineffectually wounds his left arm.

“Where the FUCK am I?” Charlotte grouses, trying yet again to get tear gas out of her eyes.

Diego says “Oh, trust in your fellas here. You’ve got this in the end. But you’ll sweat for it.
Genevieve fires a shotgun blast/span> at Ashen Paladin/span> before smoothly racking another round, the blast/span>Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Genevieve which misses her.

Arachne charges toward Matias.
Genevieve charges toward car.
All of Lykaia’s metal weapons are suddenly disarmed by an invisible force.

Matias says “Arachne out of cover.
Arachne launches a stab at Matias, it ineffectually wounds his right arm.

Diego swings his weapon at Lykaia, it is blocked by her black armored vest.

Matias launches a stab at Arachne, it is parried by her pair of blackened stiletto daggers.

Lykaia brings the baton down in a direct strike aimed center-mass at Diego that ineffectually wounds his right leg.

Roberta swings her weapon at Diego, it ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.

Matias charges toward car.
Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Genevieve which misses her.

An animated almagamation of vines and thorns with a central bloom launches a slashing rake attack at Arachne with his claws which is dodged by her.

Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Genevieve which misses her.

Genevieve makes a supernatural leap to car.
Arachne fires off a shot at Matias which completely misses him.

Genevieve does a graceful pirouette/span> before jabbing her gold knuckle-dusters/span> viciously/span> into Matias’s/span> side, the attack/span>Charlotte charges toward Diego.
Diego swings his weapon at Lykaia, it is blocked by her black armored vest.

Matias launches a stab at Genevieve, it is parried by her rosewood switchblade.

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 Diego that ineffectually wounds his right arm.

Diego is forced to retreat.
Matias says “E Tu!
Charlotte fires off a shot at Arachne which misses her.

Kai charges toward Lykaia.
Kai chucks his knife at Ashen Paladin, the attack misses her.

Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Kai which sparks off the ground near his feet.

An animated almagamation of vines and thorns with a central bloom launches a slashing rake attack at Arachne with his claws which is dodged by her.

Arachne says “Retreating behind cover./span>/spanAshen Paladin fires off a shot at Kai which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Arachne fires off a shot at Matias which completely misses him.

Genevieve does a graceful pirouette/span> before jabbing her gold knuckle-dusters/span> viciously/span> into Matias’s/span> side, the attack/span>Lykaia, if you can manage it, I can use triage.
Lykaia says “On my way.
Matias launches a stab at Genevieve, it is parried by her rosewood switchblade.

Charlotte fires off a shot at Arachne which misses her.

Kai charges toward Lykaia.
Lykaia charges toward Arachne.
Matias says “Lykaia is weak, focus her.
Arachne says “Thank you. Get behind cover if you can.
Ashen Paladin launches a stab at Genevieve, it 59strikes skin that turns to glittering icy diamond at the point of impact.

An animated almagamation of vines and thorns with a central bloom launches a slashing rake attack at Arachne with his claws which is dodged by her.

Kai chucks his knife at an animated almagamation of vines and thorns with a central bloom, the attack misses him.

Lykaia lets out a laugh. “Far from it.”

Ashen Paladin launches a stab at Genevieve, it 59strikes skin that turns to glittering icy diamond at the point of impact.

Arachne charges toward car.
Arachne says “This is going to hurt.
Charlotte fires off a shot at Lykaia which misses her.

Kai charges toward Matias.
Lykaia fires off a shot at Charlotte which misses her.

Arachne fires off a shot at an animated almagamation of vines and thorns with a central bloom which completely misses him.

Keep up a little longer. Roberta calls.(Laststand)

An animated almagamation of vines and thorns with a central bloom launches a slashing rake attack at Arachne with his claws which ineffectually wounds her forehead.

Kai jabs his knife at Matias, the attack ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.

“Howdy!” Kai/span>/spanVie, can you help me with these vines?“
Charlotte fires off a shot at Kai which misses him.

Kai charges toward Matias.
Lykaia charges toward car.
Arachne closes in on Matias with merciless precision, both stiletto daggers flashing in tight succession across their limbs in a ruthless flurry that ineffectually wounds his right arm.

Matias is forced to retreat.
Lykaia fires off a shot at Charlotte which misses her.

Ashen Paladin launches a stab at Arachne, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.

An animated almagamation of vines and thorns with a central bloom launches a slashing rake attack at Arachne with his claws which ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

Kai slashes out with his knife in a quick feint at an animated almagamation of vines and thorns with a central bloom, the attack is parried by him.

Genevieve/span>/span does a graceful pirouette/span> before jabbing her gold knuckle-dusters/span> viciously/span> into an animated almagamation of vines and thorns with a central bloom’s/span> side, the attack/span>How was the teargas?
Arachne says “Lykaia, can you protect me?
Kai pivots on oen food when Arachne takes out the professor and lashes out with a knife at the vines.

Roberta says “Out of bandages.
Lykaia says “In a moment.
Lykaia moves protectively towards Arachne.
Arachne launches a stab at an animated almagamation of vines and thorns with a central bloom, it is parried by him.

Roberta says “I meant to heal you.
Lykaia fires off a shot at Charlotte which ineffectually wounds her right leg.

Charlotte fires off a shot at Lykaia which completely misses her.

Ashen Paladin launches a stab at Arachne, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.

Roberta says “I’ll bring more next time.
An animated almagamation of vines and thorns with a central bloom launches a slashing rake attack at Arachne with his claws which ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

Kai jabs his knife at an animated almagamation of vines and thorns with a central bloom, the attack ineffectually wounds his forehead.

Ashen Paladin launches a stab at Kai, it impacts against his slim protective vest.

Arachne says “I’m not going to last another hit./span>/spanRoberta charges toward Arachne.
Lykaia says “Triage arachne if you can. Too early for me.
Genevieve helps their allies make a last stand.

Lykaia moves protectively towards Arachne.
You better. Roberta tells Arachne.

Arachne launches a stab at an animated almagamation of vines and thorns with a central bloom, it severely wounds his left leg.

an animated almagamation of vines and thorns with a central bloom is forced to retreat.
Kai grunts as he’s attacked again and glares at the paladin, turning their way.

Arachne says “Vines down, switching to the paladin.
Charlotte fires off a shot at Lykaia which completely misses her.

Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Charlotte which impacts against her armor.

Ashen Paladin launches a stab at Roberta, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.

Ashen Paladin is forced to retreat.
Lykaia brings the baton down in a direct strike aimed center-mass at Ashen Paladin that impacts against his armor.

Kai slashes out with his knife in a quick feint at Ashen Paladin, the attack impacts against his armor.

Malin charges toward Charlotte.
Malin is buffeted by a sudden gust of wind.

Lykaia moves protectively towards Arachne.
Arachne launches a stab at Ashen Paladin, it strikes his armor with bruising force.

Charlotte fires off a shot at Lykaia which completely misses her.

Ashen Paladin is forced to retreat./span>/spanLykaia fires off a shot at Charlotte which ineffectually wounds her right leg.

Charlotte is forced to retreat.
Arachne says “We have just Malin in the distance, and the paladins coming in.
“Is she down?” Kai asks and wipes his forehead, crouching behind the car to catch his breath, he grins aside to Genevieve, “That was bad ass right, I went in and stabbed Matias and I was like HOWDY and he was like… ow Kai don’t kill me.”

Lykaia fires off a shot at Malin which misses her.

Arachne raises her alabaster rifle and fires a precise round at Ashen Paladin, the sculpted barrel steady as the shot misses him.

Lykaia says “Everyone covered or needing triage?
Arachne says “Covered.
Roberta charges toward Arachne.
Kai tosses his knife at Ashen Paladin to distract them, the attack misses him.

Malin charges toward pillar.
Genevieve/span>/span holds the gold-plated P30L/span> in both hands as she aims down sights at Ashen Paladin./span>Arachne compliments Genevieve aside between shots.

Get Dobie, lads. Roberta tells the thugs, pointing to someone.

Lykaia fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Arachne fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which sparks off the ground near his feet.

“Super badass.” Genevieve agrees with Kai. “Thanks babe.” She tells Arachne with a bright grin.

“Hey Bobbie!” Kai greets Roberta, as if noticing her for the first time, “Kinda early for you huh?” and stands up, taking aim.

Kai‘s dips his hand into his clothing and retrieves a knife between his knuckles as he gazes at Ashen Paladin.

Genevieve/span>/span snaps off a shot with her gold-plated P30L/span> at Ashen Paladin/span>, it/span>Once the paladins are down, gonna start moving to pillar. Got a teargas for her.
Arachne says “Roger.
Lykaia fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which impacts against his armor.

Arachne clicks a lever on her matte black Walther P99 and lines an incendiary shot at Ashen Paladin, the attack strikes his armor with bruising force.

Kai‘s dips his hand into his clothing and retrieves a knife between his knuckles as he gazes at Ashen Paladin.

Genevieve/span>/span snaps off a shot with her gold-plated P30L/span> at Ashen Paladin/span>, it/span>Ashen Paladin is forced to retreat.
Arachne fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which misses her.

Arachne glances aside at Kai distractedly, “Watching,” she promises, between peppering paladins with shots.

Lykaia charges toward pillar.
Kai chucks his knife, propelled with burst of wind at Ashen Paladin, the attack misses her.

Malin squints as she watches the fighting in the distance.

Genevieve/span>/span fires a shotgun blast/span> at Ashen Paladin/span> before smoothly racking another round, the blast/span>Roberta instructs the thugs again.(Encourage)

“Fuck my cunt!” Kai ejaculates when all the knives go off course after his flashy move.

Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Genevieve which misses her.

Kai charges toward Ashen Paladin.
Arachne fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which completely misses her.

Arachne winces in sympathy at Kai.

Arachne charges toward Ashen Paladin.
Lykaia charges toward pillar.
Lykaia fires off a shot at Malin which completely misses her.

Kai runs out from behind cover, drawing his knives and lets out a howl, “Come here you fucker!” as he rolls forward and slashes out at the paladin’s thighs.

Malin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Lykaia, it misses her.

Kai jabs his knife at Ashen Paladin, the attack impacts against her armor.

Kai charges toward Ashen Paladin.
Arachne fires off a shot at Ashen Paladin which completely misses her.

Arachne charges toward Ashen Paladin.
Lykaia moves protectively towards pillar.
Kai gets to his feet and jogs after the paladin, “Don’t run!” he yells at his back, sidling up to the woman to shank her in the ribs.

Roberta swings her weapon at Ashen Paladin, it severely wounds her right leg.

Ashen Paladin is forced to retreat./span>/spanLykaia fires off a shot at Malin which strikes the pillar she’s taking cover behind.

Malin takes aim and nocks an arrow off towards Lykaia, chewing at her lower lip as she doesn’t seem to be all that skilled. But it looks kind of cool, at least when she draws back the string… the rest leaves one wanting.

Malin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Lykaia, it misses her.

“Oof, good one Bobbie,” Kai grins at Roberta and turns from the paladin when she’s forced to retreat, “Pillar?” he asks, double checking.

Kai charges toward pillar.
Lykaia says “I’m moving to pillar.
Kai says “Copy, I’m coming.
Arachne says “Roger. En route to pillar as well.
Lykaia moves protectively towards pillar.
Lykaia says “Teargas about to come down there. Careful.
Lykaia launches a tear gas grenade at Malin.

The air around Kai blurs slightly.

Arachne moves protectively towards Genevieve.
Malin takes hold of the charm about her neck, and Malin is murmuring an old Swedish lullaby. As her voice lingers, a sodden shape draped in seaweed is summoned forth.

Malin begins to choke heavily.

Kai goes into an all out sprint, murmuring a word of power and the air contorts around him, thickening up.

Malin waves a hand in front of her face, but it doesn’t really do much to dispell the gas.

Arachne moves protectively towards Genevieve.
Malin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Lykaia, it misses her.

Arachne has the Cracked Rerliquary./span>Got the reliquary!
Lykaia charges toward Malin.
Genevieve says “I’m about to grab this one…
Lykaia brings the baton down in a direct strike aimed center-mass at a waterlogged, seaweed-draped ragdoll that is parried by him.

Malin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Genevieve, it completely misses her.

Arachne fires off a shot at Malin which strikes the pillar she’s taking cover behind.

Kai chucks his knife, propelled with burst of wind at a waterlogged, seaweed-draped ragdoll, the attack sparks off the ground near his feet.

Kai moves protectively towards Lykaia.
Genevieve has the Cracked Rerliquary./span>/spanGenevieve picks up the reliquary and tries to use it to shield her face from Malin’s arrows.

Arachne says “Heading to the next pickup.
Malin is buffeted by a sudden gust of wind.

Arachne runs towards the objective.
Malin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Kai, it completely misses him.

Lykaia brings the baton down in a direct strike aimed center-mass at Malin that is parried by her 39one40-hande41d swor42d mark43ed by 45an orn46ately47 craft48ed hil49t inla50.

Genevieve says “I don’t think you can carry two…/i>A waterlogged, seaweed-draped ragdoll launches a slashing rake attack at Lykaia with his claws which is blocked by her black armored vest.

Lykaia says “Fuck me forgetting my gas mask.
Arachne says “Oh… Then I’ll extract then.
Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Genevieve which sparks off the ground near her feet.

Kai turns his hand toward Malin and urges wind to lash out toward her.

Kai tosses his knife at a waterlogged, seaweed-draped ragdoll to distract them, the attack completely misses him.

Kai charges toward a waterlogged, seaweed-draped ragdoll.
Lykaia sprays Malin in the face with pepper spray.

More paladins, boys. Roberta/span>/spanKai bitches as he runs headlong into the cloud like an idiot.

Malin winces, still blind and struggling to oxygenate her lungs, but that doesn’t stop her from swinging. And then her eyes sting. So much. “My precious eyeballs!”

A waterlogged, seaweed-draped ragdoll launches a slashing rake attack at Lykaia with his claws which is blocked by her black armored vest.

Kai rubs at his eyes with the backs of his hands, giving up on attacking for the moment.

Malin swings her weapon at Lykaia, it is blocked by her black armored vest.

Arachne fires off a shot at Malin which strikes the pillar she’s taking cover behind.

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 Malin that is parried by her 39one40-hande41d swor42d mark43ed by 45an orn46ately47 craft48ed hil49t inla50.

A waterlogged, seaweed-draped ragdoll launches a slashing rake attack at Lykaia with his claws which is dodged by her.

Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Arachne which misses her.

Kai squints his red, watery eyes as he looks around, “Ugh, god damn it,” he mutters and starts stabbing at Malin to back up Lykaia.

Kai slashes out with his knife in a quick feint at Malin, the attack is parried by her 39one40-hande41d swor42d mark43ed by 45an orn46ately47 craft48ed hil49t inla50.

“Gaaah!” Kai/i>/spanAnd of course there’s now paladins, too.“
“Keep up the good work.” Roberta demands, ainging Roberta’s own weapon at Malin, dividing attention.

Lykaia says “Kai. Time to gtfo. Let’s go.
Malin can’t see a single though, eyes burning and sword swinging.

Arachne clicks a lever on her matte black Walther P99 and lines an incendiary shot at Ashen Paladin, the attack misses her.

A waterlogged, seaweed-draped ragdoll launches a slashing rake attack at Lykaia with his claws which deflects off her shield.

Kai squints his eyes barely open and looks around, he nods to Lykaia, “Copy!” he agrees, snot dripping from his nose, “Fuck I hate tear gas,” he gives Malin a chipper wave and stabs at her doll as he chases after Lykaia.

Kai moves protectively towards Lykaia.
Lykaia brings the baton down in a direct strike aimed center-mass at a waterlogged, seaweed-draped ragdoll that severely wounds his right leg.

a waterlogged, seaweed-draped ragdoll is forced to retreat.
Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Kai which misses him.

Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Kai which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Arachne which misses her.

Malin charges toward Kai.
Kai jabs his knife at Malin, the attack is parried by her 39one40-hande41d swor42d mark43ed by 45an orn46ately47 craft48ed hil49t inla50.

Malin swings her weapon at Kai, it is parried by his sleek steel throwing knife.

Roberta charges toward Kai.
“Ooo that’s a bad ass sword,” Kai/span>/spanNevermind. Back to pillar, Kai.“
Kai says “Copy!
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 Malin that is parried by her 39one40-hande41d swor42d mark43ed by 45an orn46ately47 craft48ed hil49t inla50.

Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Kai which misses him.

Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Kai which ineffectually wounds his right arm.

Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Kai which impacts against his slim protective vest.

Lykaia charges toward pillar.
Malin is buffeted by a sudden gust of wind.

Kai charges toward pillar.
Malin charges toward pillar.
Arachne says “Trying to get to the extraction point, but I have the paladins incoming! Supportive fire would be nice./i>Kai slashes out with his knife in a quick feint at Malin, the attack is parried by her 39one40-hande41d swor42d mark43ed by 45an orn46ately47 craft48ed hil49t inla50.

Malin swings her weapon at Lykaia, it ineffectually wounds her left leg.

Lykaia says “Need a moment with three Ashen on the way./span>/spanRoberta charges toward Kai.
Roberta fires off a shot at Malin which completely misses her.

Kai nods at Lykaia and tries to feint and draw Malin’s attention, “If we’re lucky they’ll hang back at that machine so we can catch our breath.”

Ashen Paladin fires off a shot at Arachne which misses her.

Kai jabs his knife at Malin, the attack ineffectually wounds her stomach.

Malin swings her weapon at Lykaia, it deflects off her shield.

Lykaia says “They’re swarming. better finish the lady off fast./span>/spanRoberta charges toward Kai.
Roberta fires off a shot at Malin which ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

The Hand has got away with the loot.