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Disruptorss Operation In Rhagost 241126
In the shadowed depths near Rhagost, a fierce skirmish erupted within the Vineyards of Aphrodite, holding a significance far beyond its tranquil name. The House of Jupiter, protectors of divine produce, found themselves clashing against the disruptive force determined to claim the vineyard's mystical grapes for themselves. The battleground, set under a waning crescent moon, was a scene of chaos as projectile and steel met with the intent of securing or seizing the precious vines. Among the defiant defenders, characters like Fayad, Lilah, and the cocksure Brock asserted their roles amidst the fray with a mixture of tenacity, wit, and a fair share of humorous banter. Each arrow loosed and bolt fired seemed to dance dangerously close, yet often missed their mark, contributing to a tension-filled atmosphere where the outcome remained uncertain. Notably, diverse tactics sprinkled with personal jabs and jests painted a vivid picture of camaraderie amid conflict.
As the night wore on, Novel, the disruptor with a penchant for mayhem, took center stage in securing the vineyard, his actions flitting between strategic advancements and moments of mischief. Brock's lighthearted provocation and Lilah's sharp retorts provided a nuanced layer to the ongoing battle, underscoring the complex interplay of personalities. With each side's resolve tested by parried strikes and near-misses, the narrative drove towards a crescendo marked by desperate charges, strategic withdrawals, and an unwavering commitment to the mission at hand. The collaborative efforts of the disruptor's plucky brigade eventually led them to victory, albeit with the vineyard a scene of disarray. Echoes of Novel's solitary victory song amidst the embers of chaos underscored a bittersweet triumph. Despite the jest-filled quips that punctuated their struggle, the group's tireless endeavor highlighted their unyielding spirit, ensuring the Vineyards of Aphrodite would remain, for now, under the watchful gaze of those who reveled in its untouched potential.
At Mon Nov 25 2024, in a forest near Rhagost
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue securing the vineyard until the process is complete.
In the depths of Rhagost, the House of Jupiter finds that the Vineyards of Aphrodite are under attack. Aiming to capture divine grapes, the Disruptors lead an assault on the Vineyard to disrupt House of Jupiter operations and claim the vineyards for themselves, the crop thereof generally tended to by human slaves and made into food, ambrosia, and perfumes.
They intend to sell the grapes and use the place as a forward staging point in Rhagost for future operations.
Vineyards of Aphrodite
It is night, about 64F(17C) degrees, and there are a few dark grey clouds in the sky. There is a waning crescent moon.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at William, it misses him.
Fayad says "Okay, Brock has soldier command."
Fayad charges toward tree.
Fayad deploys the boy
Fayad says "Do you know how to do that, Brock?"
Lilah says "Brock's in charge?"
Lilah charges toward tree.
"No fucking idea, bro," Brock chirps out happily, "But I'm alpha enough to figure it out."
Emmanuel charges toward tree.
Brock charges toward tree.
"Oh my god," Lilah groans, then laughs despite herself as she runs.
"Follow me, brah," Brock calls aside to the Disruptors soldiers, flexing in their direction before jogging toward the tree.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at William, it misses him.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel just laughs wildly as he lengthens his stride, aiming straight for the tree - and then grinning wider as Brock does his flex.
"Christ on a cracker," Emmanuel mutters under his breath.
Fayad charges toward tree.
Lilah tips a single drop of liquid from a small vial. It hits the ground and seems to shimmer before disappearing.
Novel charges toward tree.
Lilah charges toward tree.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses her.
Emmanuel charges toward tree.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at jupiteran Soldier, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses her.
Brock charges toward tree.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at jupiteran Soldier, it misses her.
William fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at William, it misses him.
Fayad charges toward tree.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses her.
William charges toward depression.
Lilah charges toward tree.
"Almost ready to pop, ayy?" Brock wonders of Lilah, glancing her up and down with a smirk as he darts toward cover, "Yo, is it just that rabbit cosplayer over there? Anyone else?"
Fayad says "I see Bill."
Novel says "Bill's off to the south, Elora and Selina might be with them...?"
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at jupiteran Soldier, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Brock charges toward tree.
William fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which completely misses him.
"Bill is out there, so I don't know beyond that. Selina may be?" Lilah supposes as she runs, though she squints over at Brock. "Not for a few more months," she tells him, giving a faint shake of her head. "Wish I could speed that timer up."
"Everyone equipped to take on the dragons, then?" Emmanuel queries of the others as he squints over in the distance toward William.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at William, it deflects off his worn kevlar vest.
Fayad charges toward tree.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Fayad says "I have iron bullets."
William charges toward depression.
Fayad fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel calmly loads another crossbow bolt, firing it at the soldiers before drawing it back again - and then he raises his terrible blade with a grin. "I got some shit! How do you like my new weapon?" He waggles the junkyard thing.
"I reckon I could help you speed it up, you know?" Brock informs Lilah matter-of-factly, before raising and lowering his brows rapidly.
Fayad says "Suits you more than the dragon blade."
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at jupiteran Soldier, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, deflects off her armor.
William fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which completely misses him.
Emmanuel charges toward William.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at William which ineffectually wounds his forehead.
William fades out of the nightmare.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.
Ducking behind the tree, Lilah breathes a sigh of relief, and presses a hand to her thigh as she bends slightly to catch her breath. "That's... very you," she says to Novel, before slanting a smirk over to Brock. "Looking to be a baby daddy are you?" she teases the bro.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Fayad says "Ah, shit, the soldiers got behind a rock."
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at jupiteran Soldier, it completely misses her.
Fayad fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which strikes her armor with bruising force.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Novel agrees with Fayad and Lilah with a nod of his head, a terrible leer on his face. "You know I could get all of you something like this? Same kinda fucking style and all."
"Fuck no!" Brock calls back to Lilah with a laugh, "I ain't about that alimony, baby girl."
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Jupiteran Soldier swings her weapon at Vindicta, it is parried by her pink and white camouflage officer's pocket knife.
Fayad charges toward depression.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at jupiteran Soldier, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses him.
Fayad says "Headed for the southern depression."
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Fayad, it misses him.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which strikes her armor with bruising force.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Novel charges toward Emmanuel.
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
Fayad fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses him.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at jupiteran Soldier, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
Fayad charges toward depression.
Novel chases after Emmanuel into melee, glancing backwards as he notices the sappers following up - and flashing a thumbs-up at Brock on the way in.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Fayad, it misses him.
Jupiteran Soldier swings his weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at jupiteran Soldier, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Emmanuel charges toward Vindicta.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses him.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Vindicta which grazes her right hand.
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
Novel charges toward Emmanuel.
Fayad launches an attack at jupiteran Soldier which strikes his armor with bruising force.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
"Desole!" Emmanuel calls over towards Vindicta as he lights her up.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at jupiteran Soldier, it misses him.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Brock, it misses him.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
Fayad charges toward depression.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Fayad, it misses him.
Novel takes a quick glance across the battlefield as he ducks from fire and launches his own bolts in the chaotic melee, calling back to Fayad, "So we're all regrouping at the southern depression?"
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at jupiteran Soldier, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses her.
Fayad says "I am, at least. Emmanuel's charging the enemies."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Vindicta which grazes her left leg.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Novel charges toward Emmanuel.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Fayad charges toward depression.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Fayad, it misses him.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at jupiteran Soldier, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses her.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Vindicta which grazes her left arm.
Emmanuel charges toward Vindicta.
Novel charges toward sapling.
Brock runs towards the objective.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Fayad charges toward depression.
Fayad launches an attack at jupiteran Soldier which is parried by her.
Jupiteran Soldier swings her weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at Vindicta, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, strikes her shield with bruising force.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Vindicta which grazes her left leg.
Vindicta fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Novel charges toward sapling.
Emmanuel charges toward jupiteran Soldier.
Fayad says "Lilah, go for the point? I'll cover you from here."
Lilah says "On it!"
Jupiteran Soldier swings her weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
Fayad launches an attack at jupiteran Soldier which is parried by her.
Jupiteran Soldier swings her weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards jupiteran Soldier, is parried by her.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at jupiteran Soldier, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Emmanuel says "Any sign of others?"
Lilah says "None! "
Novel says "I'm going to take a breather here under the sapling, then head to the point."
Emmanuel says "Magnifique. "
Lilah says "Oh... okay. Should I go back?"
Jupiteran Soldier swings her weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Fayad launches an attack at jupiteran Soldier which deflects off her armor.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Fayad says "Finishing up with this bastard here.."
Emmanuel says "Novel can cover you while you capture."
Lilah says "Okay! "
Jupiteran Soldier swings her weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Fayad launches an attack at jupiteran Soldier which strikes her armor with bruising force.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Fayad says "Well, the soldiers were a little overkill with no dragon to hunt, I guess."
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Novel runs towards the objective.
Lilah says "Almost there! "
"It was better to plan for the worst, and non be needing it, than to need it and non have it, hm?" Emmanuel calls over to Fayad as he bustles across the nightmare, huffing and puffing. "Less resources for Selina to misuse is always a good thing, after all."
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Brock charges toward depression.
Fayad says "I think you blew by it, Lilah."
Lilah says "I did but I don't know why..."
Brock says "Too much mass to stop quickly, ay? "
Brock says "Heh heh."
Lilah says "Can someone shoot Brock for me?"
Novel says "Okay. "
Novel runs towards the objective.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at Brock, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses him.
Fayad says "Don't shoot our non-sect ally. We don't joke around with that shit."
Brock charges toward depression.
Novel says "Oh. "
Novel says "Uh... "
"Like a train with no breaks!" Brock calls over, before getting shot at! "Hey!"
Fayad says "God damnit, Novel."
"Sorry!" Novel is not sorry.
Lilah says "He deserves it, Fayad. He's being an asshole."
"Brah, all your little buddies are listening to me. Let's not start measuring dicks. I've got like seven more than y'all," Brock calls over towards the others.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Brock charges toward depression.
Lilah charges toward Novel.
Fayad says "Seven dicks???"
"I know seven dudes pounding at me would be a dream come true for Lilah, but you're right, I'm gonna fucking pass on that, Brock." Novel squints at Lilah. "Was that your fucking plan?"
Novel runs towards the objective.
Lilah says "I could fix that so you have none? But you'd probably just be fascinated with your own breasts."
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Novel says "Actually now that you mention breasts... why do all the grapevines look like tits?"
Lilah squints right back at Novel. "Asshole," she mutters. "He's rude and a complete jerk... and I don't even know why I'm here," she states, cheeks red and anger clearly simmering.
Novel says "...Some of them look like dicks too. What's up with this?"
"I'm fascinated with yours. Need a massage? I'm good with my hands, babes. All that time waxing, you know?" Brock calls over toward Lilah with a grin.
Lilah says "Oh thank God, he's too far away to hear."
Emmanuel says "..Let's keep comms for relevant things, non?"
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Lilah says "... right."
Brock charges toward depression.
Brock says "Tits are always relevant, my guy."
With jaw tight, Lilah pulls up beside Novel and just stands there.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Novel flashes a grin back at Lilah as he goes about causing problems - tearing up paperwork and then running around and kicking over fences and ruining fancy glowing stones on the way out. Though he takes a moment to pat Lilah on the shoulder.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses him.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Fayad fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"Speaking of tits," Brock turns on Fayad, staring down at him, "You ever worked out, bro?"
Fayad says "...Cardio. "
Emmanuel fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Fayad says "That's about it."
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Lilah, it misses her.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"Brah." Brock exhales his disappointment, "I'll spot you some time, yeah? I got some mad suppliments that'll bulk you right up."
Lilah says "You guys on this lot?"
Fayad fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses her.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses her.
Jupiteran Soldier swings his weapon at Lilah, it is parried by her slender blade that gleams like moonlight upon the sea's surface.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards jupiteran Soldier, is parried by him.
Lilah continues securing the vineyard.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at jupiteran Soldier, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Brock says "Yeah, we got you, baby girl. You just sit there and look pretty."
Fayad fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which strikes her armor with bruising force.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses him.
Lilah says "Wild... but thanks."
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at jupiteran Soldier, it misses him.
Fayad says "Lilah, could you have your nymph help with the soldiers?"
Lilah says "Brock seems to be controlling her, or something. I'm trying."
Fayad fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Novel mentions in aside to Lilah, "I can take hits better than you can and you have a gun that can actually hit them at this range. This is why I'm breaking shit."
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Fayad says "There we go."
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at jupiteran Soldier, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at jupiteran Soldier, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"Alright," Lilah says with a shrug and a sigh. She steps back though, and pulls up her rifle to try and shoot the oncoming soldier. "One of us needs to keep going though, right?"
Fayad fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses him.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Fayad says "We have you, keep capturing."
Lilah continues securing the vineyard.
Lilah continues securing the vineyard.
"You go ahead," Lilah says to Novel after another moment, offering him a nod as she winces. "I'm going to go catch my breath and then come back to help. Right now... well. If I take a shot wrong, it's going to be bad news."
Lilah charges toward depression.
Novel makes an understanding noise at Lilah as he just brushes off his bruises and soreness and gets right back to work kicking things over.
Novel runs towards the objective.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Lilah arrives, panting and with a few cuts and bruises though nothing of real note. Dropping herself into the depression, she offers a nod to the gathered crew and then sinks down to catch her breath.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Novel hums 'all by myself' while breaking things and then absent-mindedly sets a carin on fire on the way past that goes up in glowing flames.
Lilah charges toward Novel.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Lilah charges toward Novel.
The Balanced Alliance has proved victorious.
As the night wore on, Novel, the disruptor with a penchant for mayhem, took center stage in securing the vineyard, his actions flitting between strategic advancements and moments of mischief. Brock's lighthearted provocation and Lilah's sharp retorts provided a nuanced layer to the ongoing battle, underscoring the complex interplay of personalities. With each side's resolve tested by parried strikes and near-misses, the narrative drove towards a crescendo marked by desperate charges, strategic withdrawals, and an unwavering commitment to the mission at hand. The collaborative efforts of the disruptor's plucky brigade eventually led them to victory, albeit with the vineyard a scene of disarray. Echoes of Novel's solitary victory song amidst the embers of chaos underscored a bittersweet triumph. Despite the jest-filled quips that punctuated their struggle, the group's tireless endeavor highlighted their unyielding spirit, ensuring the Vineyards of Aphrodite would remain, for now, under the watchful gaze of those who reveled in its untouched potential.
At Mon Nov 25 2024, in a forest near Rhagost
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue securing the vineyard until the process is complete.
In the depths of Rhagost, the House of Jupiter finds that the Vineyards of Aphrodite are under attack. Aiming to capture divine grapes, the Disruptors lead an assault on the Vineyard to disrupt House of Jupiter operations and claim the vineyards for themselves, the crop thereof generally tended to by human slaves and made into food, ambrosia, and perfumes.
They intend to sell the grapes and use the place as a forward staging point in Rhagost for future operations.
Vineyards of Aphrodite
It is night, about 64F(17C) degrees, and there are a few dark grey clouds in the sky. There is a waning crescent moon.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at William, it misses him.
Fayad says "Okay, Brock has soldier command."
Fayad charges toward tree.
Fayad deploys the boy
Fayad says "Do you know how to do that, Brock?"
Lilah says "Brock's in charge?"
Lilah charges toward tree.
"No fucking idea, bro," Brock chirps out happily, "But I'm alpha enough to figure it out."
Emmanuel charges toward tree.
Brock charges toward tree.
"Oh my god," Lilah groans, then laughs despite herself as she runs.
"Follow me, brah," Brock calls aside to the Disruptors soldiers, flexing in their direction before jogging toward the tree.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at William, it misses him.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel just laughs wildly as he lengthens his stride, aiming straight for the tree - and then grinning wider as Brock does his flex.
"Christ on a cracker," Emmanuel mutters under his breath.
Fayad charges toward tree.
Lilah tips a single drop of liquid from a small vial. It hits the ground and seems to shimmer before disappearing.
Novel charges toward tree.
Lilah charges toward tree.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses her.
Emmanuel charges toward tree.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at jupiteran Soldier, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses her.
Brock charges toward tree.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at jupiteran Soldier, it misses her.
William fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at William, it misses him.
Fayad charges toward tree.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses her.
William charges toward depression.
Lilah charges toward tree.
"Almost ready to pop, ayy?" Brock wonders of Lilah, glancing her up and down with a smirk as he darts toward cover, "Yo, is it just that rabbit cosplayer over there? Anyone else?"
Fayad says "I see Bill."
Novel says "Bill's off to the south, Elora and Selina might be with them...?"
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at jupiteran Soldier, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Brock charges toward tree.
William fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which completely misses him.
"Bill is out there, so I don't know beyond that. Selina may be?" Lilah supposes as she runs, though she squints over at Brock. "Not for a few more months," she tells him, giving a faint shake of her head. "Wish I could speed that timer up."
"Everyone equipped to take on the dragons, then?" Emmanuel queries of the others as he squints over in the distance toward William.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at William, it deflects off his worn kevlar vest.
Fayad charges toward tree.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Fayad says "I have iron bullets."
William charges toward depression.
Fayad fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel calmly loads another crossbow bolt, firing it at the soldiers before drawing it back again - and then he raises his terrible blade with a grin. "I got some shit! How do you like my new weapon?" He waggles the junkyard thing.
"I reckon I could help you speed it up, you know?" Brock informs Lilah matter-of-factly, before raising and lowering his brows rapidly.
Fayad says "Suits you more than the dragon blade."
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at jupiteran Soldier, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, deflects off her armor.
William fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which completely misses him.
Emmanuel charges toward William.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at William which ineffectually wounds his forehead.
William fades out of the nightmare.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.
Ducking behind the tree, Lilah breathes a sigh of relief, and presses a hand to her thigh as she bends slightly to catch her breath. "That's... very you," she says to Novel, before slanting a smirk over to Brock. "Looking to be a baby daddy are you?" she teases the bro.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Fayad says "Ah, shit, the soldiers got behind a rock."
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at jupiteran Soldier, it completely misses her.
Fayad fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which strikes her armor with bruising force.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Novel agrees with Fayad and Lilah with a nod of his head, a terrible leer on his face. "You know I could get all of you something like this? Same kinda fucking style and all."
"Fuck no!" Brock calls back to Lilah with a laugh, "I ain't about that alimony, baby girl."
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Jupiteran Soldier swings her weapon at Vindicta, it is parried by her pink and white camouflage officer's pocket knife.
Fayad charges toward depression.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at jupiteran Soldier, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses him.
Fayad says "Headed for the southern depression."
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Fayad, it misses him.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which strikes her armor with bruising force.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Novel charges toward Emmanuel.
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
Fayad fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses him.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at jupiteran Soldier, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
Fayad charges toward depression.
Novel chases after Emmanuel into melee, glancing backwards as he notices the sappers following up - and flashing a thumbs-up at Brock on the way in.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Fayad, it misses him.
Jupiteran Soldier swings his weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at jupiteran Soldier, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Emmanuel charges toward Vindicta.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses him.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Vindicta which grazes her right hand.
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
Novel charges toward Emmanuel.
Fayad launches an attack at jupiteran Soldier which strikes his armor with bruising force.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
"Desole!" Emmanuel calls over towards Vindicta as he lights her up.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at jupiteran Soldier, it misses him.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Brock, it misses him.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
Fayad charges toward depression.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Fayad, it misses him.
Novel takes a quick glance across the battlefield as he ducks from fire and launches his own bolts in the chaotic melee, calling back to Fayad, "So we're all regrouping at the southern depression?"
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at jupiteran Soldier, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses her.
Fayad says "I am, at least. Emmanuel's charging the enemies."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Vindicta which grazes her left leg.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Novel charges toward Emmanuel.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Fayad charges toward depression.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Fayad, it misses him.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at jupiteran Soldier, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses her.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Vindicta which grazes her left arm.
Emmanuel charges toward Vindicta.
Novel charges toward sapling.
Brock runs towards the objective.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Fayad charges toward depression.
Fayad launches an attack at jupiteran Soldier which is parried by her.
Jupiteran Soldier swings her weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at Vindicta, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, strikes her shield with bruising force.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Vindicta which grazes her left leg.
Vindicta fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Novel charges toward sapling.
Emmanuel charges toward jupiteran Soldier.
Fayad says "Lilah, go for the point? I'll cover you from here."
Lilah says "On it!"
Jupiteran Soldier swings her weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
Fayad launches an attack at jupiteran Soldier which is parried by her.
Jupiteran Soldier swings her weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards jupiteran Soldier, is parried by her.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at jupiteran Soldier, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Emmanuel says "Any sign of others?"
Lilah says "None! "
Novel says "I'm going to take a breather here under the sapling, then head to the point."
Emmanuel says "Magnifique. "
Lilah says "Oh... okay. Should I go back?"
Jupiteran Soldier swings her weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Fayad launches an attack at jupiteran Soldier which deflects off her armor.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Fayad says "Finishing up with this bastard here.."
Emmanuel says "Novel can cover you while you capture."
Lilah says "Okay! "
Jupiteran Soldier swings her weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Fayad launches an attack at jupiteran Soldier which strikes her armor with bruising force.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Fayad says "Well, the soldiers were a little overkill with no dragon to hunt, I guess."
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Novel runs towards the objective.
Lilah says "Almost there! "
"It was better to plan for the worst, and non be needing it, than to need it and non have it, hm?" Emmanuel calls over to Fayad as he bustles across the nightmare, huffing and puffing. "Less resources for Selina to misuse is always a good thing, after all."
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Brock charges toward depression.
Fayad says "I think you blew by it, Lilah."
Lilah says "I did but I don't know why..."
Brock says "Too much mass to stop quickly, ay? "
Brock says "Heh heh."
Lilah says "Can someone shoot Brock for me?"
Novel says "Okay. "
Novel runs towards the objective.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at Brock, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses him.
Fayad says "Don't shoot our non-sect ally. We don't joke around with that shit."
Brock charges toward depression.
Novel says "Oh. "
Novel says "Uh... "
"Like a train with no breaks!" Brock calls over, before getting shot at! "Hey!"
Fayad says "God damnit, Novel."
"Sorry!" Novel is not sorry.
Lilah says "He deserves it, Fayad. He's being an asshole."
"Brah, all your little buddies are listening to me. Let's not start measuring dicks. I've got like seven more than y'all," Brock calls over towards the others.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Brock charges toward depression.
Lilah charges toward Novel.
Fayad says "Seven dicks???"
"I know seven dudes pounding at me would be a dream come true for Lilah, but you're right, I'm gonna fucking pass on that, Brock." Novel squints at Lilah. "Was that your fucking plan?"
Novel runs towards the objective.
Lilah says "I could fix that so you have none? But you'd probably just be fascinated with your own breasts."
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Novel says "Actually now that you mention breasts... why do all the grapevines look like tits?"
Lilah squints right back at Novel. "Asshole," she mutters. "He's rude and a complete jerk... and I don't even know why I'm here," she states, cheeks red and anger clearly simmering.
Novel says "...Some of them look like dicks too. What's up with this?"
"I'm fascinated with yours. Need a massage? I'm good with my hands, babes. All that time waxing, you know?" Brock calls over toward Lilah with a grin.
Lilah says "Oh thank God, he's too far away to hear."
Emmanuel says "..Let's keep comms for relevant things, non?"
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Lilah says "... right."
Brock charges toward depression.
Brock says "Tits are always relevant, my guy."
With jaw tight, Lilah pulls up beside Novel and just stands there.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Novel flashes a grin back at Lilah as he goes about causing problems - tearing up paperwork and then running around and kicking over fences and ruining fancy glowing stones on the way out. Though he takes a moment to pat Lilah on the shoulder.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses him.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Fayad fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"Speaking of tits," Brock turns on Fayad, staring down at him, "You ever worked out, bro?"
Fayad says "...Cardio. "
Emmanuel fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Fayad says "That's about it."
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Lilah, it misses her.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"Brah." Brock exhales his disappointment, "I'll spot you some time, yeah? I got some mad suppliments that'll bulk you right up."
Lilah says "You guys on this lot?"
Fayad fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses her.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses her.
Jupiteran Soldier swings his weapon at Lilah, it is parried by her slender blade that gleams like moonlight upon the sea's surface.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards jupiteran Soldier, is parried by him.
Lilah continues securing the vineyard.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at jupiteran Soldier, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Brock says "Yeah, we got you, baby girl. You just sit there and look pretty."
Fayad fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which strikes her armor with bruising force.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses him.
Lilah says "Wild... but thanks."
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at jupiteran Soldier, it misses him.
Fayad says "Lilah, could you have your nymph help with the soldiers?"
Lilah says "Brock seems to be controlling her, or something. I'm trying."
Fayad fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Novel mentions in aside to Lilah, "I can take hits better than you can and you have a gun that can actually hit them at this range. This is why I'm breaking shit."
Jupiteran Soldier draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Lilah fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Fayad says "There we go."
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at jupiteran Soldier, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at jupiteran Soldier, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"Alright," Lilah says with a shrug and a sigh. She steps back though, and pulls up her rifle to try and shoot the oncoming soldier. "One of us needs to keep going though, right?"
Fayad fires off a shot at jupiteran Soldier which misses him.
jupiteran Soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Fayad says "We have you, keep capturing."
Lilah continues securing the vineyard.
Lilah continues securing the vineyard.
"You go ahead," Lilah says to Novel after another moment, offering him a nod as she winces. "I'm going to go catch my breath and then come back to help. Right now... well. If I take a shot wrong, it's going to be bad news."
Lilah charges toward depression.
Novel makes an understanding noise at Lilah as he just brushes off his bruises and soreness and gets right back to work kicking things over.
Novel runs towards the objective.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Lilah arrives, panting and with a few cuts and bruises though nothing of real note. Dropping herself into the depression, she offers a nod to the gathered crew and then sinks down to catch her breath.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Novel hums 'all by myself' while breaking things and then absent-mindedly sets a carin on fire on the way past that goes up in glowing flames.
Lilah charges toward Novel.
Novel continues securing the vineyard.
Lilah charges toward Novel.
The Balanced Alliance has proved victorious.