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The Destined Hosts Operation In Las Vegas Nevada 250212
In the heart of Las Vegas, beneath stormcloud-veiled skies, a gritty operation unfolds. On a covert mission to intercept the storied alabaster statuette of Ma'at from the psychic mirror of the Pyramid of Khufu, operatives Colton, Sophie, and Novel find themselves entangled in a violent clash. The artifact, guarded within a nightmare realm by ethereal protectors, represents more than just a treasure; its acquisition could pave the way for further explorations and potentially weaken the defenses that shroud the pyramid's secrets. Amidst the chill of the early morning, the team sets out, their every action shadowed by the looming threat of the Destined Host soldiers with their sigil-etched weaponry.
The operation quickly escalates into a chaotic ballet of bullets and supernatural prowess. Colton and Sophie, with their unique blend of skills, navigate through the melee, their focus unwavering despite the onslaught. Novel, less fortunate, finds himself outmaneuvered and eventually fades from the nightmare realm, leaving his companions to press on. As Colton and Sophie fend off their assailants, a flurry of exchanged fire and narrowly dodged attacks marks their relentless advance. Their adversaries, undeterred by the initial setbacks, regroup and retaliate, forcing the duo to adapt swiftly to each new challenge. In a decisive moment, amidst the din of battle and spurred by a blend of tactical acumen and raw determination, they secure the statuette. Their triumph, however, is shadowed by the realization that victory in the psychic realm demands not just physical endurance but a resilience of spirit. As they make their way to the extraction point, the implications of their success begin to unsettle the very fabric of their reality, hinting at unseen battles yet to come.
At Tue Feb 11 2025, in the city of Las Vegas, Nevada
Mission: Intercept an alabaster statuette of Ma'at and bring it back to the extraction point.
Within the psychic mirror of the newly discovered hidden corridor of the Pyramid of Khufu, a prized artifact is said to lie. Guarded by phantasmal echoes of ancient protectors, an alabaster statuette of Ma'at is rumored to exist. The operation requires infiltration into the secretive, hidden corridor in the nightmare realm. The primary goal is to disorient, create chaos and if lucky, possibly weaken the eternal guards that protect the valuable relic in the psychic realm. Success will not only result in acquiring the statuette but also create an easier path for explorations and raid policy in the physical realm.
Las Vegas, Nevada - Psychic Mirror of Pyramid of Khufu
It is morning, about 39F(3C) degrees, and there are a few dark grey stormclouds in the sky.
Colton says "Another damn extraction."
Sophie says "Sedan? "
Sophie reaches down to adjust her bracelet, her fingers brushing against a hidden button in a discreet signal.
Sophie moves protectively towards sedan.
Novel says "Whelp, guess I'm fucked."
Colton says "Let's go for that corner first, get closer to Novel."
Colton makes a supernatural leap to corner.
Novel charges toward corner.
Sophie heads off, since Colton takes too long to respond, and then gives him a big frown for making her change her destination.
Sophie moves protectively towards sedan.
Colton moves protectively towards corner.
Sophie reaches down to adjust her bracelet, her fingers brushing against a hidden button in a discreet signal.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Colton, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, grazes his cheek.
Colton moves protectively towards corner.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at Colton, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, grazes his left hand.
Colton moves protectively towards corner.
Eschewing aiming in favour of a quick shot, Colton fires a bolt at Novel, which strikes the corner he's taking cover behind.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Colton, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, grazes his ribs.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Colton moves protectively towards corner.
Trading power for speed, Colton nimbly whips his weapon towards Novel and it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
Raising her rifle, Sophie squeezes the trigger, sending a crisp shot toward a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. The gilded bullet rips through the air with a sharp crack, and misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Colton, is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Sophie charges toward a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Colton swings his weapon up in a wicked hack aimed at Novel and it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
Bracing the rifle against her shoulder, Sophie exhales slow, then fires at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. The .308 round thunders out of the barrel, and its impact strikes the alley he's taking cover behind.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at Colton, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Letting out a hiss of annoyance as the poisoned bullet grazes along his chest, Colton charges in to the corner and meets Novel with a sweep of the axe, grunting into his earpiece, "Fucking poisoned."
Sophie moves protectively towards corner.
Novel disarms Colton.
Colton throws a punch at Novel, it strikes him in the chest.
Raising her rifle, Sophie squeezes the trigger, sending a crisp shot toward Novel. The gilded bullet rips through the air with a sharp crack, and
Novel grunts as Colton gets ontop of him, tangling in melee and twisting his weapon around as best he can - though he just gives and gives and gives, though suddenly his fist moves out, socking Colton right in the wrist.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which sparks off the ground near her feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Colton, is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Sophie moves protectively towards corner.
Colton throws a punch at Novel, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Novel swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Colton throws a punch at Novel, it ineffectually wounds his stomach.
Swapping to fists doesn't do much to slow Colton down, though - with his ungodly strength, the blunt impacts of his fists against Novel's flesh only amplify the stunning power behind them.
Sophie will be there any second now.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Colton, is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Sophie's Colt Python kicks back hard as she squeezes the trigger and fires out a bullet at Novel, the golden barrel flashing with the force of the shot that ineffectually wounds his left arm.
Colton throws a punch at Novel, it ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
Novel staggers backwards slowly at every hit Colton makes - and yet somehow he's still standing, despite bullet wounds and slashes, trying to circle around and get somewhere with it.
Sophie fires a shot out of her revolver with precise, deadly intent. The gilded grip gleams as the bullet snaps through the air towards Novel, and
Sophie moves protectively towards corner.
Colton throws a punch at Novel, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Colton, is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
A nearby object suddenly flings itself into Novel.
Drawing back, Sophie thrusts the bladed tip of her ranseur with full force at Novel in a jab that ineffectually wounds his chest.
Novel fades out of the nightmare.
Colton says "Right through the heart. Nice one, Wilson."
Leaning against the corner for a moment, Colton says, "Gimme a sec to burn this shit off. Ugh."
Sophie says, not looking very sorry at all, "Sorry if I was supposed to like, have you have your man-to-man duel."
Colton says "You headed for that alley?"
a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons fades out of the nightmare.
Sophie says "Yeah. "
Colton makes a supernatural leap to alley.
Raising her rifle, Sophie squeezes the trigger, sending a crisp shot toward alley. The gilded bullet rips through the air with a sharp crack, and damages it.
Sophie moves protectively towards alley.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Colton moves protectively towards alley.
Bracing the rifle against her shoulder, Sophie exhales slow, then fires at alley. The .308 round thunders out of the barrel, and its impact damages it.
Sophie moves protectively towards alley.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which sparks off the ground near her feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Colton says "God, this shit takes forever to wear off."
Sophie says "/Ow/. "
Sophie says "What did I do?!"
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Raising her rifle, Sophie squeezes the trigger, sending a crisp shot toward alley. The gilded bullet rips through the air with a sharp crack, and damages it.
Sophie moves protectively towards alley.
Colton says "Covering you - oh."
Sophie isn't a pussy.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which sparks off the ground near her feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry starts to look a little more unsure of himself.
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Sophie's Colt Python kicks back hard as she squeezes the trigger and fires out a bullet at alley, the golden barrel flashing with the force of the shot that damages it.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Sophie charges toward alley.
Colton moves protectively towards alley.
Sophie fires a shot out of her revolver with precise, deadly intent. The gilded grip gleams as the bullet snaps through the air towards alley, and damages it.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Sophie charges toward alley.
Colton moves protectively towards alley.
Drawing back, Sophie thrusts the bladed tip of her ranseur with full force at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry in a jab that is parried by him.
Sophie disarms a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Trading power for speed, Colton nimbly whips his weapon towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and it impacts against his armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Sophie, it is parried by her crescent-hilted ranseur on a staff of cornelwood.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons has an alabaster statuette of Ma'at.
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which is parried by her.
Colton swings his weapon up in a wicked hack aimed at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and it is parried by her.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Sophie says "Nice. "
Colton says "Not nice."
Sophie says "Why not?!"
Colton says "You're going to have to get that off her."
Sophie says "I'm sure she can take care of it."
Sophie eyes the alley-ooping.
Sophie says "I think I fell asleep in the shop."
Colton moves protectively towards sedan.
Colton makes a supernatural leap to sedan.
Sophie says "Show-off... "
Colton runs towards the extraction point.
Sophie is pulled towards Colton by an invisible force.
a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons fades out of the nightmare.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry has an alabaster statuette of Ma'at.
Colton says "Hm. "
Sophie says "Oh, looks like the Host got the thing off Angela."
Colton runs towards the extraction point.
Colton says "Fuck. "
Sophie says "Uh. Back there we go...?"
Colton says "How the hell did you get so far away so quickly?"
Sophie says "... me?"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Colton says "Yeah, you just moved like eighty yards."
Colton says "Impressive. "
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Sophie says "Um. "
Sophie says "I don't know."
Colton says "Protective over Angela."
Colton charges toward Sophie.
Raising her rifle, Sophie squeezes the trigger, sending a crisp shot toward alley. The gilded bullet rips through the air with a sharp crack, and damages it.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Sophie says "Motherly instinct or somet-- OW."
Colton charges toward Sophie.
Bracing the rifle against her shoulder, Sophie exhales slow, then fires at alley. The .308 round thunders out of the barrel, and its impact damages it.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which impacts against her armor.
Sophie retreats from alley.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which impacts against her armor.
Colton makes a supernatural leap to Sophie.
Raising her rifle, Sophie squeezes the trigger, sending a crisp shot toward alley. The gilded bullet rips through the air with a sharp crack, and damages it.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which impacts against her armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which impacts against her covert and comfortable kevlar vest in deep green.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which impacts against her armor.
Sophie retreats from alley.
Colton says "I'm coming, stay still."
Sophie says, with a sniff, "Okay."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Bracing the rifle against her shoulder, Sophie exhales slow, then fires at alley. The .308 round thunders out of the barrel, and its impact damages it.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Sophie says "Thanks. "
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Raising her rifle, Sophie squeezes the trigger, sending a crisp shot toward alley. The gilded bullet rips through the air with a sharp crack, and damages it.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Sophie says "I want to move in for a better shot. Let me know when you're ready."
Colton says "Go. "
Sophie moves protectively towards alley.
Colton says "Ah, fuck, what?"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which impacts against her armor.
Sophie says "Uh oh."
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Bracing the rifle against her shoulder, Sophie exhales slow, then fires at alley. The .308 round thunders out of the barrel, and its impact damages it.
alley fades out of the nightmare.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Sophie says "Alley down."
Colton says "Good stuff."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Sophie swings her golden rifle into place, unloading a sweeping volley upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and him surroundings. Each shot rings out in rapid succession, and sparks off the ground near his feet.
Colton says "How hurt are you?"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Sophie says "Let me know when you're ready to move again."
Sophie says "Um. "
Sophie says "Yes. "
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Colton says "You sure you wanna move?"
Sophie swings her golden rifle into place, unloading a sweeping volley upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and him surroundings. Each shot rings out in rapid succession, and misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Colton says "I can patch you up again."
Colton says "Fucking hell."
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it misses him.
Sophie says "Okay, let's stay here."
Sophie says "They're coming in anyway."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Sophie swings her golden rifle into place, unloading a sweeping volley upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and him surroundings. Each shot rings out in rapid succession, and impacts against his armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Sophie says "Oh. Ouch."
Sophie retreats from a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Sophie swings her golden rifle into place, unloading a sweeping volley upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and him surroundings. Each shot rings out in rapid succession, and impacts against his armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Sophie says "Do you need a bandage?"
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Colton has an alabaster statuette of Ma'at.
Colton says "No, I'm fine, they've been on your ass."
Sophie swings her golden rifle into place, unloading a sweeping volley upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and him surroundings. Each shot rings out in rapid succession, and sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which impacts against her armor.
Sophie swings her golden rifle into place, unloading a sweeping volley upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and him surroundings. Each shot rings out in rapid succession, and misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which impacts against her armor.
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it impacts against his armor.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Colton has an alabaster statuette of Ma'at.
Sophie retreats from a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Sophie swings her golden rifle into place, unloading a sweeping volley upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and him surroundings. Each shot rings out in rapid succession, and impacts against his armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Colton has an alabaster statuette of Ma'at.
Colton says "You want me to run in on 'em instead?"
Sophie says "They're all but dead already."
Sophie swings her golden rifle into place, unloading a sweeping volley upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and her surroundings. Each shot rings out in rapid succession, and strikes her armor with bruising force.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Colton says "Alright, but call if you need another bandage."
Colton says "Let's do it slow and safe."
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Colton has an alabaster statuette of Ma'at.
Sophie says "I'm fine... probably..."
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Colton says "Let me bandage you before you run off."
Colton says "Then I'll catch up."
Sophie says "Oh. "
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Sophie says "There's just... three minutes left."
Sophie says "I think I'd rather run."
Colton says "Go on, then."
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Colton makes a supernatural leap to Sophie.
Sophie says "Thanks. "
Sophie runs towards the extraction point.
Colton says "You never know. They seem to be shooting past my cover a ton lately."
Sophie says, obviously goading, "Did they get better or did you get worse?"
Colton runs towards the extraction point.
The Spiritual Moderates Alliance has proved victorious.
The operation quickly escalates into a chaotic ballet of bullets and supernatural prowess. Colton and Sophie, with their unique blend of skills, navigate through the melee, their focus unwavering despite the onslaught. Novel, less fortunate, finds himself outmaneuvered and eventually fades from the nightmare realm, leaving his companions to press on. As Colton and Sophie fend off their assailants, a flurry of exchanged fire and narrowly dodged attacks marks their relentless advance. Their adversaries, undeterred by the initial setbacks, regroup and retaliate, forcing the duo to adapt swiftly to each new challenge. In a decisive moment, amidst the din of battle and spurred by a blend of tactical acumen and raw determination, they secure the statuette. Their triumph, however, is shadowed by the realization that victory in the psychic realm demands not just physical endurance but a resilience of spirit. As they make their way to the extraction point, the implications of their success begin to unsettle the very fabric of their reality, hinting at unseen battles yet to come.
At Tue Feb 11 2025, in the city of Las Vegas, Nevada
Mission: Intercept an alabaster statuette of Ma'at and bring it back to the extraction point.
Within the psychic mirror of the newly discovered hidden corridor of the Pyramid of Khufu, a prized artifact is said to lie. Guarded by phantasmal echoes of ancient protectors, an alabaster statuette of Ma'at is rumored to exist. The operation requires infiltration into the secretive, hidden corridor in the nightmare realm. The primary goal is to disorient, create chaos and if lucky, possibly weaken the eternal guards that protect the valuable relic in the psychic realm. Success will not only result in acquiring the statuette but also create an easier path for explorations and raid policy in the physical realm.
Las Vegas, Nevada - Psychic Mirror of Pyramid of Khufu
It is morning, about 39F(3C) degrees, and there are a few dark grey stormclouds in the sky.
Colton says "Another damn extraction."
Sophie says "Sedan? "
Sophie reaches down to adjust her bracelet, her fingers brushing against a hidden button in a discreet signal.
Sophie moves protectively towards sedan.
Novel says "Whelp, guess I'm fucked."
Colton says "Let's go for that corner first, get closer to Novel."
Colton makes a supernatural leap to corner.
Novel charges toward corner.
Sophie heads off, since Colton takes too long to respond, and then gives him a big frown for making her change her destination.
Sophie moves protectively towards sedan.
Colton moves protectively towards corner.
Sophie reaches down to adjust her bracelet, her fingers brushing against a hidden button in a discreet signal.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Colton, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, grazes his cheek.
Colton moves protectively towards corner.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at Colton, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, grazes his left hand.
Colton moves protectively towards corner.
Eschewing aiming in favour of a quick shot, Colton fires a bolt at Novel, which strikes the corner he's taking cover behind.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Colton, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, grazes his ribs.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Colton moves protectively towards corner.
Trading power for speed, Colton nimbly whips his weapon towards Novel and it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
Raising her rifle, Sophie squeezes the trigger, sending a crisp shot toward a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. The gilded bullet rips through the air with a sharp crack, and misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Colton, is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Sophie charges toward a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Colton swings his weapon up in a wicked hack aimed at Novel and it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
Bracing the rifle against her shoulder, Sophie exhales slow, then fires at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. The .308 round thunders out of the barrel, and its impact strikes the alley he's taking cover behind.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at Colton, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Letting out a hiss of annoyance as the poisoned bullet grazes along his chest, Colton charges in to the corner and meets Novel with a sweep of the axe, grunting into his earpiece, "Fucking poisoned."
Sophie moves protectively towards corner.
Novel disarms Colton.
Colton throws a punch at Novel, it strikes him in the chest.
Raising her rifle, Sophie squeezes the trigger, sending a crisp shot toward Novel. The gilded bullet rips through the air with a sharp crack, and
Novel grunts as Colton gets ontop of him, tangling in melee and twisting his weapon around as best he can - though he just gives and gives and gives, though suddenly his fist moves out, socking Colton right in the wrist.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which sparks off the ground near her feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Colton, is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Sophie moves protectively towards corner.
Colton throws a punch at Novel, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Novel swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Colton throws a punch at Novel, it ineffectually wounds his stomach.
Swapping to fists doesn't do much to slow Colton down, though - with his ungodly strength, the blunt impacts of his fists against Novel's flesh only amplify the stunning power behind them.
Sophie will be there any second now.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Colton, is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Sophie's Colt Python kicks back hard as she squeezes the trigger and fires out a bullet at Novel, the golden barrel flashing with the force of the shot that ineffectually wounds his left arm.
Colton throws a punch at Novel, it ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
Novel staggers backwards slowly at every hit Colton makes - and yet somehow he's still standing, despite bullet wounds and slashes, trying to circle around and get somewhere with it.
Sophie fires a shot out of her revolver with precise, deadly intent. The gilded grip gleams as the bullet snaps through the air towards Novel, and
Sophie moves protectively towards corner.
Colton throws a punch at Novel, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Colton, is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
A nearby object suddenly flings itself into Novel.
Drawing back, Sophie thrusts the bladed tip of her ranseur with full force at Novel in a jab that ineffectually wounds his chest.
Novel fades out of the nightmare.
Colton says "Right through the heart. Nice one, Wilson."
Leaning against the corner for a moment, Colton says, "Gimme a sec to burn this shit off. Ugh."
Sophie says, not looking very sorry at all, "Sorry if I was supposed to like, have you have your man-to-man duel."
Colton says "You headed for that alley?"
a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons fades out of the nightmare.
Sophie says "Yeah. "
Colton makes a supernatural leap to alley.
Raising her rifle, Sophie squeezes the trigger, sending a crisp shot toward alley. The gilded bullet rips through the air with a sharp crack, and damages it.
Sophie moves protectively towards alley.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Colton moves protectively towards alley.
Bracing the rifle against her shoulder, Sophie exhales slow, then fires at alley. The .308 round thunders out of the barrel, and its impact damages it.
Sophie moves protectively towards alley.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which sparks off the ground near her feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Colton says "God, this shit takes forever to wear off."
Sophie says "/Ow/. "
Sophie says "What did I do?!"
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Raising her rifle, Sophie squeezes the trigger, sending a crisp shot toward alley. The gilded bullet rips through the air with a sharp crack, and damages it.
Sophie moves protectively towards alley.
Colton says "Covering you - oh."
Sophie isn't a pussy.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which sparks off the ground near her feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry starts to look a little more unsure of himself.
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Sophie's Colt Python kicks back hard as she squeezes the trigger and fires out a bullet at alley, the golden barrel flashing with the force of the shot that damages it.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Sophie charges toward alley.
Colton moves protectively towards alley.
Sophie fires a shot out of her revolver with precise, deadly intent. The gilded grip gleams as the bullet snaps through the air towards alley, and damages it.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Sophie charges toward alley.
Colton moves protectively towards alley.
Drawing back, Sophie thrusts the bladed tip of her ranseur with full force at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry in a jab that is parried by him.
Sophie disarms a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Trading power for speed, Colton nimbly whips his weapon towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and it impacts against his armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Sophie, it is parried by her crescent-hilted ranseur on a staff of cornelwood.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons has an alabaster statuette of Ma'at.
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which is parried by her.
Colton swings his weapon up in a wicked hack aimed at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and it is parried by her.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Sophie says "Nice. "
Colton says "Not nice."
Sophie says "Why not?!"
Colton says "You're going to have to get that off her."
Sophie says "I'm sure she can take care of it."
Sophie eyes the alley-ooping.
Sophie says "I think I fell asleep in the shop."
Colton moves protectively towards sedan.
Colton makes a supernatural leap to sedan.
Sophie says "Show-off... "
Colton runs towards the extraction point.
Sophie is pulled towards Colton by an invisible force.
a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons fades out of the nightmare.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry has an alabaster statuette of Ma'at.
Colton says "Hm. "
Sophie says "Oh, looks like the Host got the thing off Angela."
Colton runs towards the extraction point.
Colton says "Fuck. "
Sophie says "Uh. Back there we go...?"
Colton says "How the hell did you get so far away so quickly?"
Sophie says "... me?"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Colton says "Yeah, you just moved like eighty yards."
Colton says "Impressive. "
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Sophie says "Um. "
Sophie says "I don't know."
Colton says "Protective over Angela."
Colton charges toward Sophie.
Raising her rifle, Sophie squeezes the trigger, sending a crisp shot toward alley. The gilded bullet rips through the air with a sharp crack, and damages it.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Sophie says "Motherly instinct or somet-- OW."
Colton charges toward Sophie.
Bracing the rifle against her shoulder, Sophie exhales slow, then fires at alley. The .308 round thunders out of the barrel, and its impact damages it.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which impacts against her armor.
Sophie retreats from alley.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which impacts against her armor.
Colton makes a supernatural leap to Sophie.
Raising her rifle, Sophie squeezes the trigger, sending a crisp shot toward alley. The gilded bullet rips through the air with a sharp crack, and damages it.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which impacts against her armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which impacts against her covert and comfortable kevlar vest in deep green.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which impacts against her armor.
Sophie retreats from alley.
Colton says "I'm coming, stay still."
Sophie says, with a sniff, "Okay."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Bracing the rifle against her shoulder, Sophie exhales slow, then fires at alley. The .308 round thunders out of the barrel, and its impact damages it.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Sophie says "Thanks. "
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Raising her rifle, Sophie squeezes the trigger, sending a crisp shot toward alley. The gilded bullet rips through the air with a sharp crack, and damages it.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Sophie says "I want to move in for a better shot. Let me know when you're ready."
Colton says "Go. "
Sophie moves protectively towards alley.
Colton says "Ah, fuck, what?"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which impacts against her armor.
Sophie says "Uh oh."
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Bracing the rifle against her shoulder, Sophie exhales slow, then fires at alley. The .308 round thunders out of the barrel, and its impact damages it.
alley fades out of the nightmare.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Sophie says "Alley down."
Colton says "Good stuff."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Sophie swings her golden rifle into place, unloading a sweeping volley upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and him surroundings. Each shot rings out in rapid succession, and sparks off the ground near his feet.
Colton says "How hurt are you?"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Sophie says "Let me know when you're ready to move again."
Sophie says "Um. "
Sophie says "Yes. "
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Colton says "You sure you wanna move?"
Sophie swings her golden rifle into place, unloading a sweeping volley upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and him surroundings. Each shot rings out in rapid succession, and misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Colton says "I can patch you up again."
Colton says "Fucking hell."
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it misses him.
Sophie says "Okay, let's stay here."
Sophie says "They're coming in anyway."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Sophie swings her golden rifle into place, unloading a sweeping volley upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and him surroundings. Each shot rings out in rapid succession, and impacts against his armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
Sophie says "Oh. Ouch."
Sophie retreats from a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Sophie swings her golden rifle into place, unloading a sweeping volley upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and him surroundings. Each shot rings out in rapid succession, and impacts against his armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Sophie says "Do you need a bandage?"
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Colton has an alabaster statuette of Ma'at.
Colton says "No, I'm fine, they've been on your ass."
Sophie swings her golden rifle into place, unloading a sweeping volley upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and him surroundings. Each shot rings out in rapid succession, and sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which impacts against her armor.
Sophie swings her golden rifle into place, unloading a sweeping volley upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and him surroundings. Each shot rings out in rapid succession, and misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Sophie which impacts against her armor.
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it impacts against his armor.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Colton has an alabaster statuette of Ma'at.
Sophie retreats from a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Sophie swings her golden rifle into place, unloading a sweeping volley upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and him surroundings. Each shot rings out in rapid succession, and impacts against his armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Colton has an alabaster statuette of Ma'at.
Colton says "You want me to run in on 'em instead?"
Sophie says "They're all but dead already."
Sophie swings her golden rifle into place, unloading a sweeping volley upon a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and her surroundings. Each shot rings out in rapid succession, and strikes her armor with bruising force.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Colton which misses him.
Colton says "Alright, but call if you need another bandage."
Colton says "Let's do it slow and safe."
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Colton has an alabaster statuette of Ma'at.
Sophie says "I'm fine... probably..."
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Colton says "Let me bandage you before you run off."
Colton says "Then I'll catch up."
Sophie says "Oh. "
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Sophie says "There's just... three minutes left."
Sophie says "I think I'd rather run."
Colton says "Go on, then."
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
Colton makes a supernatural leap to Sophie.
Sophie says "Thanks. "
Sophie runs towards the extraction point.
Colton says "You never know. They seem to be shooting past my cover a ton lately."
Sophie says, obviously goading, "Did they get better or did you get worse?"
Colton runs towards the extraction point.
The Spiritual Moderates Alliance has proved victorious.