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The Black Flames Operation In Lauriea 250402
In the mystical forests near Lauriea, an epic confrontation unfolds as various factions race against time to secure a forgotten path back to Earth. Among these factions, a team comprising the enigmatic Siofra Humanda, the stalwart Malcolm Welden, and the sharpshooter Harriet Fairfax faces off against the formidable Black Flame warriors, notorious for their dark robes and lethal precision. The battle erupts amidst the golden spires of Lauriea, known for its beauty as the 'City of Spires,' but now the backdrop of a desperate struggle. Harriet narrowly dodges arrows, while Malcolm and Siofra engage in close-quarters combat with the enemies who deftly evade and parry their attacks. Despite the relentless onslaught, the trio exhibits exemplary teamwork, with Siofra's agility, Malcolm's tactical prowess, and Harriet's marksmanship gradually gaining the upper hand.
The tide of battle takes a strategic turn when the team focuses their efforts on damaging a seemingly indestructible rock, speculated to play a crucial role in their mission. Amid the chaos, they exchange quips and display camaraderie, showcasing their resilience and determination. The Black Flame warriors continue to assail the team with arrows, only to gradually fade out of the nightmare, defeated by the relentless firepower and strategic acumen of Harriet, Malcolm, and Siofra. In a climactic moment, Siofra announces the acquisition of the forgotten path to Earth, signifying their hard-fought victory. Yet, the battle's aftermath hints at the broader challenges lurking within the gilded heart of Lauriea as the team prepares for potential reinforcements, highlighting the ongoing dangers that accompany their quest. With the path secured, they move toward extraction, ready to face whatever obstacles lie ahead, their bonds strengthened by the trials overcome and the shared vision of their mission's success.
At Sat Mar 22 2025, in a forest near Lauriea
Mission: Intercept A forgotten path to Earth and bring it back to the extraction point.
In the gilded heart of Lauriea, known as the 'City of Spires', lies a forgotten path. This ancient route, guarded by an array of traps and enchantments, provides a secret passage leading back to Earth. Hidden deep within one of the most well-guarded libraries in the city, the map showing the route to this path is the target of the operation. The aim is to secure this artifact, not only for the advantage it possesses but also to prevent its use by others. Various factions are aware of this operation and have mobilized their forces, turning this into a desperate race against time filled with danger, intrigue and high stakes.
The golden city of Lauriea
It is afternoon, about 62F(16C) degrees, and there are a few dark grey clouds in the sky.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Siofra charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Siofra(Humanda) launches a slashing rake attack at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with her claws which is dodged by her.
Malcolm charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Malcolm swings his weapon at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it is parried by her.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, and deflects off her armor.
Harriet charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Siofra(Humanda) bounds over to the Black Flame warrior and swiftly snaps at the poor spawn's throat.
And it's hammer time for Malcolm right off the bat, bouncing his billy club into a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which deflects off her armor.
Siofra charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Malcolm charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Malcolm swings his weapon at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Is it just us tonight?"
Harriet charges toward Malcolm.
"Poor Lark." Siofra(Humanda) remarks.
Harriet glances around, taking a look about the golden city.
Malcolm clucks his tongue at that. "Poor, poor Lark." A nod toward Harriet and a salute. "Miss Fairfax," cheerily enough.
Harriet bows her head with the utmost respect to Malcolm. "Deputy Welden."
Harriet charges toward sapling.
"On your mark," Malcolm defers to Harriet, adjusting his shotgun strap and following after.
Malcolm moves protectively towards Harriet.
Harriet spots the group of warriors in the distance.
Siofra(Humanda) holds her rifle like a teddy as she gazes at the spires around, then trots forward.
Siofra charges toward Harriet.
Siofra(Humanda) says "They're off fer a swim."
Harriet charges toward sapling.
Malcolm charges toward Harriet.
Harriet peers through her scope northward, viewing the group of warriors in the distance. "So far there is no sign of any real competition, which is a bit strange."
Siofra(Humanda) shoulders her rifle and stares down range at the six-man swim team in the distance.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Isn't it?"
Siofra charges toward sapling.
Malcolm forwent his scoped stuff and merely preps his pistol, spinning the chamber. "Could go for a lil 'quiet' for once."
Siofra(Humanda) says "Well, reinforcements are likely on their terms."
Harriet gives a nod of agreement, keeping her eye on enemy that is slowly but surely drawing closer.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Oh they've jumped back in."
Siofra(Humanda) snorts back a fit of laughter as the Black Flame swarms back into the river.
Siofra(Humanda) says "I t'ink I'll have to shoot them over here."
Harriet supposes, "They might just like swimming."
"Any advantage in a fight," Malcolm reminds, holding tight under cover and checking his ammo supply. "And that includes Caesar crossin' the Rubicon."
Harriet nods in agreement with Malcolm.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Right, well. I'm off to the shoot that rock, I suppose."
Siofra(Humanda) bounds off in a strange bipedal amble.
Siofra charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
"Call it, I'll help you need," Malcolm figures to Harriet aside, watching the pandagal bound off.
Harriet peers after Siofra(Humanda) and then looks to Malcolm. "I believe if we leave them be for the next... forty minutes or so, they might not call in any reinforcements, but I suppose we'll find out."
Siofra charges toward rock.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Hm.. I'll just break their rock, then."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm charges toward Siofra.
Harriet confesses, "One time, a group of us took out a number of soldiers like this, and then... sixty came in to replace them."
Siofra(Humanda) says "Mhm. it might happen this time as well. The briefing states that this one's got shite willin' to spill."
Malcolm says, sounding like he doesn't find that wonderful at all, "Wonderful."
Harriet takes in her surroundings. "But... you never know. They may have changed strategies. Time is usually the only thing that will tell."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm pauses. "Oh, right."
Siofra(Humanda) says "I think it's safe to say we shouldn't go and start picking them off. Just get them out of cover fer when we're ready to sprint."
Malcolm gravitates upward, too, and unholsters his pistol.
Harriet charges toward Malcolm.
Malcolm charges toward Siofra.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet hmms uncertainly. "I cannot get my rifle to work." She checks for any jamming.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet charges toward Malcolm.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet examines her rifle that is very much behaving as if it were a bow.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
"How about that one?" Siofra(Humanda) asks, glancing over and handing off her rifle.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet expresses, "I got this one to work, there's just... something strange going on with it. I'll have to take it into the gunsmith after, but thank you!"
Siofra(Humanda) says "Sure look."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
"Ain't that great, but I can take a lil peek-see, if you need," Malcolm figures as he sights up the rock again.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet offers up a nod to Malcolm. "I'd appreciate that. It is... rather old..."
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm flicks the cylinder of his revolver open and speedloads it, before clacking it back shut. "Little bit of maintenance'll go a long way. Some oil, some cleanin', some tee-ell-cee."
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet pulls the trigger of her long rifle, letting bullet after bullet work away at the rock. "It has admittedly been a while since it's been worked on."
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) pats at an ear fidgeting from the noise of the volleys. "They're always jamming, these. Every.. What? Fifth shot?"
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Meanwhile, Malcolm doesn't seem to have any problems. "Yeah, that'll happen."
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Harriet looks over at Malcolm, the most expert when it comes to gun care in the group, apparently.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) is rifle dilettante, at best.
To be fair, Malcolm also doesn't have the bad juju that doesn't jive with firearms.
Harriet does indeed have the bad juju.
And to be fair, Malcolm is rustier than a '67 Pinto when it comes to rifle use.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
"Hard rock." Siofra(Humanda) coughs conversationally.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
"Must be gneiss," Malcolm unfortunately says.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet remarks, "I believe that is a restaurant."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Malcolm snickers at that, too, leveling another shot off.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) says "I wonder what they're talking about? Are they chantin' over there?"
Harriet peers through the scope again, taking in the scene ahead and attempting to lip read.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
"Just a book club meetin', from my understanding," Malcolm jibes as he patters rounds into the rock. "Stealin' books and shit."
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) squints over the scope of her rifle as if getting on her tippy-toes might give her a greater understanding of the swim team's gossip.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet continues to fire off round after round into the impressively resilient rock.
"... are we gonna have to switch up tactics?" Malcolm wonders of Harriet over a shoulder.
Siofra(Humanda) says "I say one of you swoops down fer the map when the time comes. Though, I don't know when wee ought to t'ink that'll happen."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) says "We can get a bit closer. I can fire shrapnel rounds."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet raises both eyebrows before replying to Malcolm, "It isn't so terrible that it's taking so long. We've still got quite some time before the rescue team arrives to assist, which is... enough time for several more reinforcements to show up if we end up taking out this group too soon."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Harriet admits, "Even if it is quite boring shooting at a rock."
Siofra(Humanda) says "Well, better than kicking the swarm."
Siofra charges toward Harriet.
Malcolm nods gently to Harriet, admitting, "I'm pretty shit at these, so I'm deferring to you. Legit question, answer's appreciated, gotcha."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm moves protectively towards Siofra.
Harriet offers up a genuine little smile to Malcolm. "If these guys go down, their superiors will get an alert and they will send in the masses."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
rock fades out of the nightmare.
"There it goes," Malcolm decides.
Harriet nods her head. "So it does."
Siofra(Humanda) says "Back to the sapling?"
Harriet nods. "Yes, that should be good."
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and sparks off the ground near her feet.
Harriet charges toward sapling.
Siofra(Humanda)'s rifle barks, but instead of a clean shot, the round splinters mid-air, sending a lazy cascade of jagged fragments outward around a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and sparks off the ground near her feet.
Siofra charges toward sapling.
Malcolm charges toward Siofra.
Harriet watches the warriors likely doggy paddling with all that gear.
Siofra(Humanda)'s rifle barks, but instead of a clean shot, the round splinters mid-air, sending a lazy cascade of jagged fragments outward around a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and misses her.
Siofra(Humanda) can't help but laugh as they surface and drag themselves up
Siofra charges toward sapling.
Malcolm charges toward sapling.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and sparks off the ground near her feet.
Siofra(Humanda) lines up their shot with unsettling ease, a cruel grin playing at their lips. The rifle sings, the bullet whispers to tree and damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at tree which damages it.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and misses her.
Malcolm charges toward tree.
Siofra(Humanda) lines up their shot with unsettling ease, a cruel grin playing at their lips. The rifle sings, the bullet whispers to tree and damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at tree which damages it.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and misses her.
Siofra(Humanda)'s rifle barks, but instead of a clean shot, the round splinters mid-air, sending a lazy cascade of jagged fragments outward around a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, and sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Malcolm fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Harriet charges toward Malcolm.
Siofra charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Malcolm says "Back to the sapling? Tree, which we've already lit up?"
Siofra(Humanda)'s rifle barks, but instead of a clean shot, the round splinters mid-air, sending a lazy cascade of jagged fragments outward around a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and misses her.
Harriet replies, "The sapling is the best bet."
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Tryin' t'get them to chase."
Harriet looks through the scope of her rifle with clear intent before firing a long, heavy bullet at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Malcolm fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses her.
Siofra(Humanda)'s rifle barks, but instead of a clean shot, the round splinters mid-air, sending a lazy cascade of jagged fragments outward around a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and deflects off her armor.
Harriet looks quite pleased with these results so far. "This is good timing."
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, and misses him.
Malcolm nods to himself at that, speedloading and spinning the cylinder. "Peachy."
Harriet charges toward sapling.
Siofra charges toward sapling.
Malcolm charges toward Harriet.
Malcolm fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which deflects off her armor.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which deflects off her armor.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and strikes her armor with bruising force.
Siofra charges toward sapling.
Malcolm fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which strikes her armor with bruising force.
For fuck's sake, Siofra(Humanda) has closed both of her eyes as she fires at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, the scamp. Praying to luck instead of sweet Jaysus, the shot strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Siofra(Humanda) has A forgotten path to Earth.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet has A forgotten path to Earth.
Malcolm fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Siofra(Humanda)'s rifle barks, but instead of a clean shot, the round splinters mid-air, sending a lazy cascade of jagged fragments outward around a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, and strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Alright- we outght to move up onto that tree now that they cannot stop us."
Siofra(Humanda) says "Unless- wait."
Siofra charges toward tree.
Harriet asks, "Why is that?"
Siofra(Humanda) says "We've got time."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Siofra(Humanda) has A forgotten path to Earth.
Siofra(Humanda) always forgets that there's unlimited time after.
Malcolm pauses up above, just lingering midflight, afloat on nothing. "Whatever, whenever."
Siofra(Humanda) says "Oh. "
Siofra(Humanda) says "Alright- I'll catch the swam when it comes."
Malcolm moves protectively towards Harriet.
Siofra charges toward sapling.
Harriet nods to Malcolm. "With any luck, they'll also be going for a swim."
Malcolm unslings his shotgun to check the chamber and rack it, as he gravitates along behind Harriet. "Here's hopin' luck's on our side today."
Malcolm moves protectively towards Harriet.
Malcolm moves protectively towards Harriet.
Malcolm moves protectively towards Harriet.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Am I mad? Where the feck?"
Harriet asks, "What do you mean?"
Malcolm moves protectively towards Harriet.
"Expecting reinforcements, I assume," Malcolm figures, eyes on horizons.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Well, briefing mentioned it'd be quare manky, this one. But.. "
Siofra(Humanda) says "Right? "
Siofra(Humanda) laughs in (Challenge: 21).
Siofra runs towards the extraction point.
Malcolm moves protectively towards Harriet.
Harriet replies, "Well, from over here, we are unable to get a good view of the water, so they may be swimming towards us."
Siofra(Humanda) says "Alright, I've got t'see if they're comin'."
Harriet confesses, "It's pretty uneventful today."
Siofra loses her knightdom with a painful squeal, a death throe of white and black.
Siofra continues her pace, trying to look over the horizon. She, perhaps, will never see
Siofra says "I SEE THEM!"
Siofra says "RIGHT, RIGHT- TIME T'GO!"
Harriet is certainly ready to go, but perhaps the chopper is not.
Siofra says "THERE'S ABOUT FIFTH O'EM!"
The Balanced&Democratic Alliance has proved victorious.
The tide of battle takes a strategic turn when the team focuses their efforts on damaging a seemingly indestructible rock, speculated to play a crucial role in their mission. Amid the chaos, they exchange quips and display camaraderie, showcasing their resilience and determination. The Black Flame warriors continue to assail the team with arrows, only to gradually fade out of the nightmare, defeated by the relentless firepower and strategic acumen of Harriet, Malcolm, and Siofra. In a climactic moment, Siofra announces the acquisition of the forgotten path to Earth, signifying their hard-fought victory. Yet, the battle's aftermath hints at the broader challenges lurking within the gilded heart of Lauriea as the team prepares for potential reinforcements, highlighting the ongoing dangers that accompany their quest. With the path secured, they move toward extraction, ready to face whatever obstacles lie ahead, their bonds strengthened by the trials overcome and the shared vision of their mission's success.
At Sat Mar 22 2025, in a forest near Lauriea
Mission: Intercept A forgotten path to Earth and bring it back to the extraction point.
In the gilded heart of Lauriea, known as the 'City of Spires', lies a forgotten path. This ancient route, guarded by an array of traps and enchantments, provides a secret passage leading back to Earth. Hidden deep within one of the most well-guarded libraries in the city, the map showing the route to this path is the target of the operation. The aim is to secure this artifact, not only for the advantage it possesses but also to prevent its use by others. Various factions are aware of this operation and have mobilized their forces, turning this into a desperate race against time filled with danger, intrigue and high stakes.
The golden city of Lauriea
It is afternoon, about 62F(16C) degrees, and there are a few dark grey clouds in the sky.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Siofra charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Siofra(Humanda) launches a slashing rake attack at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with her claws which is dodged by her.
Malcolm charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Malcolm swings his weapon at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it is parried by her.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, and deflects off her armor.
Harriet charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Siofra(Humanda) bounds over to the Black Flame warrior and swiftly snaps at the poor spawn's throat.
And it's hammer time for Malcolm right off the bat, bouncing his billy club into a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which deflects off her armor.
Siofra charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Malcolm charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Malcolm swings his weapon at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Is it just us tonight?"
Harriet charges toward Malcolm.
"Poor Lark." Siofra(Humanda) remarks.
Harriet glances around, taking a look about the golden city.
Malcolm clucks his tongue at that. "Poor, poor Lark." A nod toward Harriet and a salute. "Miss Fairfax," cheerily enough.
Harriet bows her head with the utmost respect to Malcolm. "Deputy Welden."
Harriet charges toward sapling.
"On your mark," Malcolm defers to Harriet, adjusting his shotgun strap and following after.
Malcolm moves protectively towards Harriet.
Harriet spots the group of warriors in the distance.
Siofra(Humanda) holds her rifle like a teddy as she gazes at the spires around, then trots forward.
Siofra charges toward Harriet.
Siofra(Humanda) says "They're off fer a swim."
Harriet charges toward sapling.
Malcolm charges toward Harriet.
Harriet peers through her scope northward, viewing the group of warriors in the distance. "So far there is no sign of any real competition, which is a bit strange."
Siofra(Humanda) shoulders her rifle and stares down range at the six-man swim team in the distance.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Isn't it?"
Siofra charges toward sapling.
Malcolm forwent his scoped stuff and merely preps his pistol, spinning the chamber. "Could go for a lil 'quiet' for once."
Siofra(Humanda) says "Well, reinforcements are likely on their terms."
Harriet gives a nod of agreement, keeping her eye on enemy that is slowly but surely drawing closer.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Oh they've jumped back in."
Siofra(Humanda) snorts back a fit of laughter as the Black Flame swarms back into the river.
Siofra(Humanda) says "I t'ink I'll have to shoot them over here."
Harriet supposes, "They might just like swimming."
"Any advantage in a fight," Malcolm reminds, holding tight under cover and checking his ammo supply. "And that includes Caesar crossin' the Rubicon."
Harriet nods in agreement with Malcolm.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Right, well. I'm off to the shoot that rock, I suppose."
Siofra(Humanda) bounds off in a strange bipedal amble.
Siofra charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
"Call it, I'll help you need," Malcolm figures to Harriet aside, watching the pandagal bound off.
Harriet peers after Siofra(Humanda) and then looks to Malcolm. "I believe if we leave them be for the next... forty minutes or so, they might not call in any reinforcements, but I suppose we'll find out."
Siofra charges toward rock.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Hm.. I'll just break their rock, then."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm charges toward Siofra.
Harriet confesses, "One time, a group of us took out a number of soldiers like this, and then... sixty came in to replace them."
Siofra(Humanda) says "Mhm. it might happen this time as well. The briefing states that this one's got shite willin' to spill."
Malcolm says, sounding like he doesn't find that wonderful at all, "Wonderful."
Harriet takes in her surroundings. "But... you never know. They may have changed strategies. Time is usually the only thing that will tell."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm pauses. "Oh, right."
Siofra(Humanda) says "I think it's safe to say we shouldn't go and start picking them off. Just get them out of cover fer when we're ready to sprint."
Malcolm gravitates upward, too, and unholsters his pistol.
Harriet charges toward Malcolm.
Malcolm charges toward Siofra.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet hmms uncertainly. "I cannot get my rifle to work." She checks for any jamming.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet charges toward Malcolm.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet examines her rifle that is very much behaving as if it were a bow.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
"How about that one?" Siofra(Humanda) asks, glancing over and handing off her rifle.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet expresses, "I got this one to work, there's just... something strange going on with it. I'll have to take it into the gunsmith after, but thank you!"
Siofra(Humanda) says "Sure look."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
"Ain't that great, but I can take a lil peek-see, if you need," Malcolm figures as he sights up the rock again.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet offers up a nod to Malcolm. "I'd appreciate that. It is... rather old..."
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm flicks the cylinder of his revolver open and speedloads it, before clacking it back shut. "Little bit of maintenance'll go a long way. Some oil, some cleanin', some tee-ell-cee."
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet pulls the trigger of her long rifle, letting bullet after bullet work away at the rock. "It has admittedly been a while since it's been worked on."
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) pats at an ear fidgeting from the noise of the volleys. "They're always jamming, these. Every.. What? Fifth shot?"
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Meanwhile, Malcolm doesn't seem to have any problems. "Yeah, that'll happen."
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Harriet looks over at Malcolm, the most expert when it comes to gun care in the group, apparently.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) is rifle dilettante, at best.
To be fair, Malcolm also doesn't have the bad juju that doesn't jive with firearms.
Harriet does indeed have the bad juju.
And to be fair, Malcolm is rustier than a '67 Pinto when it comes to rifle use.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
"Hard rock." Siofra(Humanda) coughs conversationally.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
"Must be gneiss," Malcolm unfortunately says.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet remarks, "I believe that is a restaurant."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Malcolm snickers at that, too, leveling another shot off.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) says "I wonder what they're talking about? Are they chantin' over there?"
Harriet peers through the scope again, taking in the scene ahead and attempting to lip read.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
"Just a book club meetin', from my understanding," Malcolm jibes as he patters rounds into the rock. "Stealin' books and shit."
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) squints over the scope of her rifle as if getting on her tippy-toes might give her a greater understanding of the swim team's gossip.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet continues to fire off round after round into the impressively resilient rock.
"... are we gonna have to switch up tactics?" Malcolm wonders of Harriet over a shoulder.
Siofra(Humanda) says "I say one of you swoops down fer the map when the time comes. Though, I don't know when wee ought to t'ink that'll happen."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) says "We can get a bit closer. I can fire shrapnel rounds."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Harriet raises both eyebrows before replying to Malcolm, "It isn't so terrible that it's taking so long. We've still got quite some time before the rescue team arrives to assist, which is... enough time for several more reinforcements to show up if we end up taking out this group too soon."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Harriet admits, "Even if it is quite boring shooting at a rock."
Siofra(Humanda) says "Well, better than kicking the swarm."
Siofra charges toward Harriet.
Malcolm nods gently to Harriet, admitting, "I'm pretty shit at these, so I'm deferring to you. Legit question, answer's appreciated, gotcha."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Malcolm moves protectively towards Siofra.
Harriet offers up a genuine little smile to Malcolm. "If these guys go down, their superiors will get an alert and they will send in the masses."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at rock, and damages it.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
rock fades out of the nightmare.
"There it goes," Malcolm decides.
Harriet nods her head. "So it does."
Siofra(Humanda) says "Back to the sapling?"
Harriet nods. "Yes, that should be good."
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and sparks off the ground near her feet.
Harriet charges toward sapling.
Siofra(Humanda)'s rifle barks, but instead of a clean shot, the round splinters mid-air, sending a lazy cascade of jagged fragments outward around a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and sparks off the ground near her feet.
Siofra charges toward sapling.
Malcolm charges toward Siofra.
Harriet watches the warriors likely doggy paddling with all that gear.
Siofra(Humanda)'s rifle barks, but instead of a clean shot, the round splinters mid-air, sending a lazy cascade of jagged fragments outward around a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and misses her.
Siofra(Humanda) can't help but laugh as they surface and drag themselves up
Siofra charges toward sapling.
Malcolm charges toward sapling.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and sparks off the ground near her feet.
Siofra(Humanda) lines up their shot with unsettling ease, a cruel grin playing at their lips. The rifle sings, the bullet whispers to tree and damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at tree which damages it.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and misses her.
Malcolm charges toward tree.
Siofra(Humanda) lines up their shot with unsettling ease, a cruel grin playing at their lips. The rifle sings, the bullet whispers to tree and damages it.
Malcolm fires off a shot at tree which damages it.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and misses her.
Siofra(Humanda)'s rifle barks, but instead of a clean shot, the round splinters mid-air, sending a lazy cascade of jagged fragments outward around a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, and sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Malcolm fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Harriet charges toward Malcolm.
Siofra charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Malcolm says "Back to the sapling? Tree, which we've already lit up?"
Siofra(Humanda)'s rifle barks, but instead of a clean shot, the round splinters mid-air, sending a lazy cascade of jagged fragments outward around a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and misses her.
Harriet replies, "The sapling is the best bet."
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Tryin' t'get them to chase."
Harriet looks through the scope of her rifle with clear intent before firing a long, heavy bullet at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Malcolm fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses her.
Siofra(Humanda)'s rifle barks, but instead of a clean shot, the round splinters mid-air, sending a lazy cascade of jagged fragments outward around a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and deflects off her armor.
Harriet looks quite pleased with these results so far. "This is good timing."
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, and misses him.
Malcolm nods to himself at that, speedloading and spinning the cylinder. "Peachy."
Harriet charges toward sapling.
Siofra charges toward sapling.
Malcolm charges toward Harriet.
Malcolm fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which deflects off her armor.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which deflects off her armor.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and strikes her armor with bruising force.
Siofra charges toward sapling.
Malcolm fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which strikes her armor with bruising force.
For fuck's sake, Siofra(Humanda) has closed both of her eyes as she fires at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, the scamp. Praying to luck instead of sweet Jaysus, the shot strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Siofra(Humanda) has A forgotten path to Earth.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet has A forgotten path to Earth.
Malcolm fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Siofra(Humanda)'s rifle barks, but instead of a clean shot, the round splinters mid-air, sending a lazy cascade of jagged fragments outward around a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, and strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Alright- we outght to move up onto that tree now that they cannot stop us."
Siofra(Humanda) says "Unless- wait."
Siofra charges toward tree.
Harriet asks, "Why is that?"
Siofra(Humanda) says "We've got time."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Siofra(Humanda) has A forgotten path to Earth.
Siofra(Humanda) always forgets that there's unlimited time after.
Malcolm pauses up above, just lingering midflight, afloat on nothing. "Whatever, whenever."
Siofra(Humanda) says "Oh. "
Siofra(Humanda) says "Alright- I'll catch the swam when it comes."
Malcolm moves protectively towards Harriet.
Siofra charges toward sapling.
Harriet nods to Malcolm. "With any luck, they'll also be going for a swim."
Malcolm unslings his shotgun to check the chamber and rack it, as he gravitates along behind Harriet. "Here's hopin' luck's on our side today."
Malcolm moves protectively towards Harriet.
Malcolm moves protectively towards Harriet.
Malcolm moves protectively towards Harriet.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Am I mad? Where the feck?"
Harriet asks, "What do you mean?"
Malcolm moves protectively towards Harriet.
"Expecting reinforcements, I assume," Malcolm figures, eyes on horizons.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Well, briefing mentioned it'd be quare manky, this one. But.. "
Siofra(Humanda) says "Right? "
Siofra(Humanda) laughs in (Challenge: 21).
Siofra runs towards the extraction point.
Malcolm moves protectively towards Harriet.
Harriet replies, "Well, from over here, we are unable to get a good view of the water, so they may be swimming towards us."
Siofra(Humanda) says "Alright, I've got t'see if they're comin'."
Harriet confesses, "It's pretty uneventful today."
Siofra loses her knightdom with a painful squeal, a death throe of white and black.
Siofra continues her pace, trying to look over the horizon. She, perhaps, will never see
Siofra says "I SEE THEM!"
Siofra says "RIGHT, RIGHT- TIME T'GO!"
Harriet is certainly ready to go, but perhaps the chopper is not.
Siofra says "THERE'S ABOUT FIFTH O'EM!"
The Balanced&Democratic Alliance has proved victorious.