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The Destined Hosts Operation In Lauriea 250124
In the mystical realm of Lauriea, a covert mission unfolds deep within its Fae territories, aiming to seize control over the network of gates connecting to Earth. The operation, led by Colton with his allies Sophie, Novel, and others, turns into a harrowing battle full of strategic maneuvers and supernatural feats. Colton's incredible leaps and tactical commands guide the team as they navigate through the forest, encountering resistance from Castiel, Victoria, and the formidable members of the Destined Host armed with sigil-etched weaponry. The battle intensifies as arrows whizz through the air, narrowly missing their marks, and both sides exhibit remarkable prowess, executing parries and strikes with precision. Amidst the chaos, Sophie and Novel exchange light-hearted banter, adding a layer of camaraderie to the tension-filled skirmish.
The conflict reaches a critical point with Novel ingeniously employing a glass bolt filled with yellow gas, turning the tide with clever positioning and strategic hits. Meanwhile, Colton’s leadership shines as he coordinates attacks, offering protection and direly needed cover fire. Despite the formidable opposition, including Castiel's sudden radiance of heat and glow with bright white light, the alliance stands its ground with resilience and tactical acumen. Sophie, albeit self-doubtful at moments, showcases bravery and quick reflexes, managing to disarm a Destined Host soldier in a crucial juncture. Novel's humor and casual demeanor, juxtaposed with the high stakes of the operation, lighten the spirits even as the battle rages on. Ultimately, through a combination of strategic genius, supernatural prowess, and the unyielding spirit of the alliance, victory is seized as they gain control over the gates, marking a significant triumph in the mystical and strategic landscape of Lauriea.
At Thu Jan 23 2025, in a forest near Lauriea
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm until the process is complete.
In the realm of Lauriea, embedded deeply in the mystical Fae territories, lies a network of gates that connect directly to the Earth realm. These gates are invaluable strategic points, granting control over who or what can travel between the two realms. The mission at hand revolves around gaining control over these gates. Successful infiltration and control would mean near-absolute influence over travel between Lauriea and Earth, a powerful bargaining chip in the world of factions and a potential key to control over the resources and power associated with the gates.
Lauriea, realm of the Fae
It is morning, about 37F(2C) degrees, and there are a few grey clouds in the sky.
Sophie reaches down to adjust her bracelet, her fingers brushing against a hidden button in a discreet signal.
Colton says "Move for the depression first."
Colton makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Sophie moves protectively towards depression.
Victoria says "Thoughts? "
Novel says "Why are there two Coltons? You know what - never fucking mind."
Colton says "I see Castiel and Victoria to our west."
Sophie's slow ass sniffs as she watches Colton jump more than half the way towards the depression, just jogging along the best she can.
Castiel says "They're- Is that two Coltons?"
Victoria says "That's what I'm wondering."
Castiel says "Let's take cover by the log for now."
Castiel charges toward log.
Victoria charges toward log.
Colton moves protectively towards depression.
Sophie moves protectively towards depression.
Victoria says "Ah, Sophie too."
Novel uses his legs. Run run run, as fast as you can, as fast as the drug-addled lunatic can.
Colton says "Okay, on the plus side, no big bodies of water in the way."
Sophie says, belatedly, "Hey Novel."
Castiel charges toward log.
Victoria charges toward log.
Sophie reaches down to adjust her bracelet, her fingers brushing against a hidden button in a discreet signal.
Novel answers Sophie distractedly, "Hey, Sophie. My shoes got stolen again."
Castiel is pulled towards Colton by an invisible force.
Sophie moves protectively towards depression.
Colton says "Nail Castiel if you can, Soph."
Colton charges toward Castiel.
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at Castiel, it grazes his cheek.
Castiel says "Strange. "
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Novel charges toward Colton.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at log, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, damages it.
Colton says "I hit him with some paralytic."
Sophie says, sounding impressed, "I saw. I'll get him when I can."
Colton says "Get back behind cover before Victoria does the same to you."
Castiel charges toward log.
Victoria charges toward log.
Novel nods.
Sophie charges toward depression.
Sophie fires off a shot at Castiel which completely misses him.
Castiel draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Colton moves protectively towards depression.
Sophie says "Hmph. Didn't do a lot."
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Castiel, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt,
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel... has no idea what happened there but OKAY.
Novel retreats from Victoria.
Sophie squints at Novel while he's hanging out all the way over there, totally judging.
Sophie says "I'll try to take out their cover, I guess."
Sophie fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Colton says "Yeah, we're going to need to close in. Soph, can you put your guys on me?"
Castiel says "Is it only us against them all?"
Victoria says "Yes. "
Sophie says "Yeah. "
Castiel says "They're focused."
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it grazes his left hand.
Sophie says "/I'm/ not moving in. That's a death sentence."
Colton says "Okay, I'll close in. Not moving super fast."
Castiel draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Colton says "Yeah, you give cover from back here."
Colton moves protectively towards Castiel.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at Castiel, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips,
Colton fires off a barrage of shots Castiel's way, the last of which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.
Sophie says "Ugh I guess I should move in a little bit..."
Sophie fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Colton says "There's no good cover."
Sophie says "Okay, definitely not moving in."
Sophie says "For real."
Novel remarks, "There's the tree. And yeah, I can take a few fucking hits - just stay back there and continue chipping away at them, I fucking guess."
Castiel says "Try as I might, I don't see a way out of this."
Victoria says "Me either."
Castiel draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Colton charges toward Castiel.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at log, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Colton fires off a barrage of shots Castiel's way, the last of which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.
Sophie fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Castiel says "One of them poisoned me, I suspect it was that Novel over yonder."
Victoria says "He's poisoned now."
Sophie says "How is a fucking guess different from a regular-- never mind, actually. Should I get my girls to hit Vic or Castiel first?"
Colton says "Put them on Vic first, she'll go down faster."
Castiel swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Sophie, it is parried by her crescent-hilted ranseur on a staff of cornelwood.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Sophie says "Whenever they get there... anytime now..."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Victoria disarms a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Colton charges toward Castiel.
Victoria says "They'll go for me first."
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at log, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Sophie says "Oh goddamn--"
Colton throws a tear gas grenade at Castiel.
Colton fires off a barrage of shots Castiel's way, the last of which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.
Sophie fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Sophie says, unconvincingly, "I'm FINE! Host guy snuck up on me, I should be able to handle one."
Castiel swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Sophie, it is parried by her crescent-hilted ranseur on a staff of cornelwood.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Colton charges toward Castiel.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at log, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Trading power for speed, Colton nimbly whips his weapon towards Castiel and it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which is parried by him.
Novel continues to make a mess, firing bolt after splashy bolt into cover that cracks and bursts upon impact. He glances over his shoulder. "Cool. Let me konw if you actually need help."
Victoria launches a stab at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it grazes his left arm.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
Sophie lets out a pained little yelp that sounds entirely panicked and not too put-together, but she's stabby-stabbing away at the guy all the same, so she's /probably/ fine.
Stepping into the cloud of acerbic gas, Colton swings his axe low at Castiel, blowing out a steady breath as he prepares to punch above his weight class for the first time in a while.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Sophie, it is parried by her crescent-hilted ranseur on a staff of cornelwood.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Colton swings his weapon up in a wicked hack aimed at Castiel and it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which is parried by him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
Castiel swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by him.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at Castiel, which bursts open upon landing,
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Sophie, it impacts against her armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Colton swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which is parried by him.
Sophie disarms a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Novel charges toward Sophie.
Victoria launches a stab at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
Castiel swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Sophie says "You okay out there, Colt?"
Castiel says "Vexing. "
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Victoria says "It is yes."
"Fucking poisoned blade," Colton grunts, scowling down at the minor nick on his fingers and all the bad news it portends.
Colton swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off his armor.
Colton disarms Victoria.
Novel charges toward a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
Novel gets in an killsteals Sophie.
Castiel throws a punch at Colton, it is blocked by him.
All Sophie. She shoots Novel a dirty look, but it's also a grateful look. Two in one.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Novel flashes Sophie an easy grin, clearly amused, "Let's go help our other bud, yeah?"
Colton swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Sophie fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Novel charges toward log.
Victoria launches a stab at a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons, it completely misses her.
Castiel starts to radiate heat.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his stomach.
Definitely still not wincing, Sophie says, "Totally, yeah, yup, super helpful, that's me. Wasn't going to get knocked out or anything there."
Castiel swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Colton says, through gritted teeth, "I'm poisoned, but I'm not in danger yet. Recover if you need. Nnngh."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his stomach.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
Colton swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Sophie moves protectively towards log.
Sophie fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Sophie says "I'm good. Moving out now."
Victoria trips a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons.
Novel charges toward log.
Castiel says "Victoria, triage?"
Victoria launches a stab at a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons, it is parried by her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Colton says "Wrong time for a trip attack."
Castiel swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Victoria says "Yes, possibly."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
Colton swings his weapon at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
Sophie moves protectively towards log.
Sophie fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Castiel says "It is only an operation, do not worry."
Castiel moves protectively towards Victoria.
Victoria launches a stab at a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons, it ineffectually wounds her chest.
a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons fades out of the nightmare.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his forehead.
Castiel starts to glow with a bright white light.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it deflects off his ruined, black scalemail.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.
Colton swings his weapon at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
Victoria fades out of the nightmare.
Sophie moves protectively towards log.
Sophie fires off a shot at Castiel which deflects off his ruined, black scalemail.
Castiel swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it deflects off his armor.
Sophie shoots Castiel with a tranq dart.
"Not enough room behind a little old log to protect someone from me, angel," Colton taunts, though he's breathing quite hard. Not harmed, but quite off-kilter, at least.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it deflects off his armor.
Castiel says "It appears so."
Colton swings his weapon at Castiel, it deflects off his armor.
Sophie moves protectively towards log.
Colton disarms Castiel.
Sophie fires off a shot at Castiel which deflects off his armor.
Castiel throws a punch at Colton, it is blocked by him.
Castiel says "Say what you will."
Colton starts to slouch.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it deflects off his armor.
a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons fades out of the nightmare.
Colton swings his weapon at Castiel, it deflects off his ruined, black scalemail.
Sophie fires off a shot at Castiel which deflects off his armor.
Castiel attacks like wrath, erupts in a one-handed flurry of sharp blows at Colton with his weapon which
Novel charges toward log.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Castiel, deflects off his armor.
Sophie shoots Castiel with a taser.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it deflects off his ruined, black scalemail.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Castiel says "Good effort."
Novel hits Castiel in the scalemail, the weapon skittering off with a shower of sparks - and leaving a thin, oozing line of black poison of some kind.
Colton swings his weapon at Castiel, it deflects off his armor.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at Castiel, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, deflects off his ruined, black scalemail.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Castiel fades out of the nightmare.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it mildly wounds his right arm.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Now that she's drawing closer to the fight, Sophie seems to be edging away from the action, staying at the outskirts instead of jumping right in, bullets shot out of her revolver every now and then.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.
Novel turns after the angel's dealt with, immediately hacking one of the Host directly in half.
Colton swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by him.
Sophie says "Good job. I don't want to run all the way back..."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Sophie says "It's so far..."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses him.
Colton says "This shit takes so long to wear off, it'll take a hot minute to make it back anyway."
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Colton swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by her.
Sophie says "Oh, okay. Good."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Sophie, it misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
"You need any bandaging, Colton?" Novel continues to hew away, expression tersely focused - but, smiling in genuine pleasure.
Very slowly, very dubiously, now that she's being shot at, Sophie takes a step towards the log, then changes her mind and goes the other way instead. Off to the capture point, which she'll reach at SOME POINT, surely.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses him.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, is parried by her.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Sophie says "Oh, never mind. There's Host there too. Why're they /everywhere/."
Sophie moves protectively towards log.
log fades out of the nightmare.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Sophie, it is parried by her crescent-hilted ranseur on a staff of cornelwood.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
"I should recover fine on my own," Colton grunts. "Always been a quick healer. Let's meet back up at the - okay, log down."
Colton swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by him.
Sophie yelps, stabbing the guy out of reflex. "Why /me/?!"
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off his armor.
Novel says "Probably because you're hotter."
Sophie is pushed away from Colton by an invisible force.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, strikes his armor with bruising force.
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Sophie, it misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
Novel charges toward sapling.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Colton says "Move for the sapling, Soph."
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry 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.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, strikes the sapling he's taking cover behind.
Sophie moves protectively towards sapling.
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Sophie says "Thre's a guy there..."
Novel charges toward sapling.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Colton says "Move a bit closer, then wait for me to go in first."
Colton says "I should get his attention."
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses him.
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Sophie moves protectively towards sapling.
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
It's a bold choice to push Sophie around when she's holding a rifle and a pistol /and/ a pointy spear, but she does as told anyway, making for the sapling after only like fifteen seconds of getting her bearings and trying to figure out there the hell the sapling even is.
Novel charges toward sapling.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
Colton says "Okay, tell me when you're ready to - whew, they're coming in close."
Sophie says "Should I move away...?"
Novel disarms a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Colton says "Just move in when you're ready, they're on Novel."
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses her.
Colton says "And tell us if you need a bandage."
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it misses her.
Sophie charges toward sapling.
Colton charges toward sapling.
"Will do," Novel remarks as he brings his blade up, just barely sending a lethal stab to the neck off-center.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, is parried by him.
Sophie says, nonchalantly enough to be obvious she's joking, "Oh okay, that guy. He can get stabbed at, I guess."
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which is parried by him.
Colton swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Sophie, it is parried by her crescent-hilted ranseur on a staff of cornelwood.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, deflects off his armor.
"No!" Sophie complains immediately, trying to shimmy behind Colton when her poor arms just about give out from the force of parrying the once. "Not me."
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off his armor.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Trading power for speed, Colton nimbly whips his weapon towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and it deflects off his armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
Novel produces a 'heh'. "Wouldn't be the first time, and you're fine, Sophie. See? There you go. Enjoy all the blood and gore." That fades because it's the nightmare.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
"Think you made your point," Colton says, eyeing the eponymous point on Sophie's spear.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
"Ha ha," Sophie tells Colton dryly.
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 strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, is parried by him.
Colton says "What's Angela's twin's name, again?"
Novel says "I dunno, Buffy?"
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Colton says "Good strike there."
Sophie says "That's not her twin, that's her creepy girlfriend who thinks it's funny to fleshform into her."
Colton says "That /is/ creepy."
Novel takes a moment to get a breather, drawing back to wipe his blade off and start readjusting himself. "That's kinda fucked."
Sophie nods her head like 'yeah, see?'.
Colton says "Back to the depression for now."
Colton makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Sophie says "Show-off. "
Colton moves protectively towards depression.
Novel is just doing some sole-searching himself, calling back to Sophie, "Just consider this your gym exercise. Now you can skip today."
Colton moves protectively towards depression.
"I was already gonna skip today!" Sophie calls back over to Novel, out of breath as she sprints and sprints and sprints and the depression remains a depressing distance away.
Sophie says "I shouldn't, because I ate too many nachos, but sometimes you just gotta lay in bed for forty-eight hours straight, you know?"
Colton says "Nachos are good for feeding sickness, Wilson."
Colton moves protectively towards depression.
Novel diverges about halfway, angling back towards the control point. "Yeah I hear you. Jalapenos and bean and beef or just nacho cheese?"
Sophie says "Nacho business. Does dream-exercise burn calories? Asking for a friend."
Sophie says "All the fixings."
Colton says "Only as much as getting shot gives you a real bullet wound."
Sophie is pulled towards Colton by an invisible force.
Sophie moves protectively towards depression.
Colton runs towards the objective.
Novel says "Perfect. Gotta have that lettuce and tomato - you know tostadas are also nice, a lot easier to make at home, since you just fry the whole tortilla and then pile up ontop of it, so you can skip cutting it up"
Sophie definitely doesn't trip when she's pulled forward by Colton's telekinesis, and she also definitely doesn't yelp out loud
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel charges toward a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Sophie says "I don't like lettuce."
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses her.
Novel says "What, not even butter lettuce? How about cabbage?"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses her.
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.
Novel runs towards the objective.
Novel continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie says "I mean, it just tastes like green water."
Novel says "Iceberg lettuce. Batavia. Leaf. Boston. Bibb. Loose leaf. Escarole - no they don't!"
Novel seems to be very opinionated about this, rounding around to glare at Sophie.
Colton runs towards the objective.
Sophie says "Isn't escarole the snail thing."
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Colton says "I /know/ you know what escargot is called, you fancy-ass Francophile."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Sophie is definitely just playing it up to fuck with Novel, there's no way she's not.
Novel says "They have different levels of crispness, softness, crunch, different flavors - oh you're fucking at me."
Novel flips Sophie off with a smile.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie says, amid laughter, "Good to see what gets you all riled up."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Colton says "I'm healing faster than these arrows can fuck me up, so no rush on taking them out."
Novel says "Lots of things get me riled up. I like hitting people for the slightest reasons."
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Well, at least Novel is honest about it.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses him.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Sophie says "Sounds healthy. Is that what you do in your sludge place? Fight club? I still don't know what that's about, honestly."
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Novel says "Well, it's a club. You go there to dance. I also have a street vendor. There's also a few unofficial street vendors."
Sophie says, genuinely surprised, "It's a /club/?!"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Novel says "Yes. You go there to dance and shit. And, also to hit each other. Or engage in knife-fights in the basement. And torture yourself. Or others."
Sophie says "That's crazy. I thought it was fight club for sure."
Sophie says "Oh, there it is."
Novel says "I mean, it's both."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, deflects off her armor.
Novel says "There's a surprising amount of overlap. Full contact, yeah?"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Colton says "I saw Angela in there one time."
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Novel says "I hope she was having fun. Or at least getting maimed in an interesting way."
Sophie says "What were /you/ doing there."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Novel says "Probably getting street noodles."
Colton says, defensively, "I was walking past on the street."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel says "I need to change to the boxes. The fuckers keep leaving plates everywhere."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Sophie says "And watching through the windows? Definitely not creepy at all."
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which completely misses her.
Novel says "The place doesn't have windows. Someone left the door open."
Sophie says "Even worse."
Novel says "If I put in windows someone would immediately break it, then put a bear trap in it."
Sophie says "Never took you for a peeping tom, Colt. I'll have to reconsider my stances..."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Novel says "Oh, right, and the bathroom has a violent ghost in it."
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips,
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Novel says "He's paying rent though, so it's fine."
Sophie says "The /what/ has a /what/."
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off her armor.
Sophie says "... where does it-- he get money from."
Novel says "I dunno. I don't really care."
Novel says "Blood money maybe?"
Sophie says "Have you considered hiring an exorcist, or are you keeping him around to add to the atmosphere?"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, deflects off her armor.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off her armor.
Novel says "Nah, he lives there now. Someone came to complain that they got assaulted by and it was in there."
Novel says "I just started laughing."
Novel says "Good times."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, deflects off her armor.
Sophie says, sounding entirely unconvinced while she tries to snipe that one guy behind the rock, "Hmm."
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off her armor.
Novel says "At least I got the customers to stop putting landmines in the bathroom."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Sophie says "Ah, yeah, landmines in the bathroom... a real problem in these modern times..."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, deflects off her armor.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off her armor.
Novel says "Right? Forgot about needles. You go to take a leak and then you hear a click under your foot and it starts beeping - that's a problem."
Sophie says "Do you... sell landmines, perchance?"
Novel says "No, that's illegal ordinance, officer."
Colton says "No one says perchance, Wilson."
Novel says this like he's practiced it a million times.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Novel says "Technically though hand-made non-weapon weapon decorations are legal, and I have a guy in the back who sells his hand-crafted cosplay in the back"
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off her armor.
Novel says "You don't even have to go inside for that."
Sophie says "Mayhaps they don't in your circles, Moore."
Novel says "He's been asking me to buy one of the junkyards in the wood though so he can move there and expand out a bit."
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, deflects off her armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Sophie says "Sounds like a shrewd businessman indeed. "
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips,
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Sophie says, after a dozen shots hit nothing but air, "... I'm so tired."
Novel says "They're in cover."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Sophie says "Irrelevant. I want to nap."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, is parried by him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off his armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, strikes his armor with bruising force.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
The Balanced&Anarchistic Alliance has proved victorious.
The conflict reaches a critical point with Novel ingeniously employing a glass bolt filled with yellow gas, turning the tide with clever positioning and strategic hits. Meanwhile, Colton’s leadership shines as he coordinates attacks, offering protection and direly needed cover fire. Despite the formidable opposition, including Castiel's sudden radiance of heat and glow with bright white light, the alliance stands its ground with resilience and tactical acumen. Sophie, albeit self-doubtful at moments, showcases bravery and quick reflexes, managing to disarm a Destined Host soldier in a crucial juncture. Novel's humor and casual demeanor, juxtaposed with the high stakes of the operation, lighten the spirits even as the battle rages on. Ultimately, through a combination of strategic genius, supernatural prowess, and the unyielding spirit of the alliance, victory is seized as they gain control over the gates, marking a significant triumph in the mystical and strategic landscape of Lauriea.
At Thu Jan 23 2025, in a forest near Lauriea
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm until the process is complete.
In the realm of Lauriea, embedded deeply in the mystical Fae territories, lies a network of gates that connect directly to the Earth realm. These gates are invaluable strategic points, granting control over who or what can travel between the two realms. The mission at hand revolves around gaining control over these gates. Successful infiltration and control would mean near-absolute influence over travel between Lauriea and Earth, a powerful bargaining chip in the world of factions and a potential key to control over the resources and power associated with the gates.
Lauriea, realm of the Fae
It is morning, about 37F(2C) degrees, and there are a few grey clouds in the sky.
Sophie reaches down to adjust her bracelet, her fingers brushing against a hidden button in a discreet signal.
Colton says "Move for the depression first."
Colton makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Sophie moves protectively towards depression.
Victoria says "Thoughts? "
Novel says "Why are there two Coltons? You know what - never fucking mind."
Colton says "I see Castiel and Victoria to our west."
Sophie's slow ass sniffs as she watches Colton jump more than half the way towards the depression, just jogging along the best she can.
Castiel says "They're- Is that two Coltons?"
Victoria says "That's what I'm wondering."
Castiel says "Let's take cover by the log for now."
Castiel charges toward log.
Victoria charges toward log.
Colton moves protectively towards depression.
Sophie moves protectively towards depression.
Victoria says "Ah, Sophie too."
Novel uses his legs. Run run run, as fast as you can, as fast as the drug-addled lunatic can.
Colton says "Okay, on the plus side, no big bodies of water in the way."
Sophie says, belatedly, "Hey Novel."
Castiel charges toward log.
Victoria charges toward log.
Sophie reaches down to adjust her bracelet, her fingers brushing against a hidden button in a discreet signal.
Novel answers Sophie distractedly, "Hey, Sophie. My shoes got stolen again."
Castiel is pulled towards Colton by an invisible force.
Sophie moves protectively towards depression.
Colton says "Nail Castiel if you can, Soph."
Colton charges toward Castiel.
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at Castiel, it grazes his cheek.
Castiel says "Strange. "
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Novel charges toward Colton.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at log, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, damages it.
Colton says "I hit him with some paralytic."
Sophie says, sounding impressed, "I saw. I'll get him when I can."
Colton says "Get back behind cover before Victoria does the same to you."
Castiel charges toward log.
Victoria charges toward log.
Novel nods.
Sophie charges toward depression.
Sophie fires off a shot at Castiel which completely misses him.
Castiel draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Colton moves protectively towards depression.
Sophie says "Hmph. Didn't do a lot."
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Castiel, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt,
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel... has no idea what happened there but OKAY.
Novel retreats from Victoria.
Sophie squints at Novel while he's hanging out all the way over there, totally judging.
Sophie says "I'll try to take out their cover, I guess."
Sophie fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Colton says "Yeah, we're going to need to close in. Soph, can you put your guys on me?"
Castiel says "Is it only us against them all?"
Victoria says "Yes. "
Sophie says "Yeah. "
Castiel says "They're focused."
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it grazes his left hand.
Sophie says "/I'm/ not moving in. That's a death sentence."
Colton says "Okay, I'll close in. Not moving super fast."
Castiel draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Colton says "Yeah, you give cover from back here."
Colton moves protectively towards Castiel.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at Castiel, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips,
Colton fires off a barrage of shots Castiel's way, the last of which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.
Sophie says "Ugh I guess I should move in a little bit..."
Sophie fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Colton says "There's no good cover."
Sophie says "Okay, definitely not moving in."
Sophie says "For real."
Novel remarks, "There's the tree. And yeah, I can take a few fucking hits - just stay back there and continue chipping away at them, I fucking guess."
Castiel says "Try as I might, I don't see a way out of this."
Victoria says "Me either."
Castiel draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Colton charges toward Castiel.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at log, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Colton fires off a barrage of shots Castiel's way, the last of which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.
Sophie fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Castiel says "One of them poisoned me, I suspect it was that Novel over yonder."
Victoria says "He's poisoned now."
Sophie says "How is a fucking guess different from a regular-- never mind, actually. Should I get my girls to hit Vic or Castiel first?"
Colton says "Put them on Vic first, she'll go down faster."
Castiel swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Sophie, it is parried by her crescent-hilted ranseur on a staff of cornelwood.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Sophie says "Whenever they get there... anytime now..."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Victoria disarms a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Colton charges toward Castiel.
Victoria says "They'll go for me first."
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at log, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Sophie says "Oh goddamn--"
Colton throws a tear gas grenade at Castiel.
Colton fires off a barrage of shots Castiel's way, the last of which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.
Sophie fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Sophie says, unconvincingly, "I'm FINE! Host guy snuck up on me, I should be able to handle one."
Castiel swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Sophie, it is parried by her crescent-hilted ranseur on a staff of cornelwood.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Colton charges toward Castiel.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at log, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Trading power for speed, Colton nimbly whips his weapon towards Castiel and it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which is parried by him.
Novel continues to make a mess, firing bolt after splashy bolt into cover that cracks and bursts upon impact. He glances over his shoulder. "Cool. Let me konw if you actually need help."
Victoria launches a stab at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it grazes his left arm.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
Sophie lets out a pained little yelp that sounds entirely panicked and not too put-together, but she's stabby-stabbing away at the guy all the same, so she's /probably/ fine.
Stepping into the cloud of acerbic gas, Colton swings his axe low at Castiel, blowing out a steady breath as he prepares to punch above his weight class for the first time in a while.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Sophie, it is parried by her crescent-hilted ranseur on a staff of cornelwood.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Colton swings his weapon up in a wicked hack aimed at Castiel and it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which is parried by him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
Castiel swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by him.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at Castiel, which bursts open upon landing,
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Sophie, it impacts against her armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Colton swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which is parried by him.
Sophie disarms a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Novel charges toward Sophie.
Victoria launches a stab at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
Castiel swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Sophie says "You okay out there, Colt?"
Castiel says "Vexing. "
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Victoria says "It is yes."
"Fucking poisoned blade," Colton grunts, scowling down at the minor nick on his fingers and all the bad news it portends.
Colton swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off his armor.
Colton disarms Victoria.
Novel charges toward a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.
Novel gets in an killsteals Sophie.
Castiel throws a punch at Colton, it is blocked by him.
All Sophie. She shoots Novel a dirty look, but it's also a grateful look. Two in one.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Novel flashes Sophie an easy grin, clearly amused, "Let's go help our other bud, yeah?"
Colton swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Sophie fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Novel charges toward log.
Victoria launches a stab at a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons, it completely misses her.
Castiel starts to radiate heat.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his stomach.
Definitely still not wincing, Sophie says, "Totally, yeah, yup, super helpful, that's me. Wasn't going to get knocked out or anything there."
Castiel swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Colton says, through gritted teeth, "I'm poisoned, but I'm not in danger yet. Recover if you need. Nnngh."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his stomach.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
Colton swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Sophie moves protectively towards log.
Sophie fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Sophie says "I'm good. Moving out now."
Victoria trips a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons.
Novel charges toward log.
Castiel says "Victoria, triage?"
Victoria launches a stab at a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons, it is parried by her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Colton says "Wrong time for a trip attack."
Castiel swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Victoria says "Yes, possibly."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
Colton swings his weapon at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
Sophie moves protectively towards log.
Sophie fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Castiel says "It is only an operation, do not worry."
Castiel moves protectively towards Victoria.
Victoria launches a stab at a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons, it ineffectually wounds her chest.
a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons fades out of the nightmare.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his forehead.
Castiel starts to glow with a bright white light.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it deflects off his ruined, black scalemail.
A blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons swings her weapon at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.
Colton swings his weapon at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
Victoria fades out of the nightmare.
Sophie moves protectively towards log.
Sophie fires off a shot at Castiel which deflects off his ruined, black scalemail.
Castiel swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it deflects off his armor.
Sophie shoots Castiel with a tranq dart.
"Not enough room behind a little old log to protect someone from me, angel," Colton taunts, though he's breathing quite hard. Not harmed, but quite off-kilter, at least.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it deflects off his armor.
Castiel says "It appears so."
Colton swings his weapon at Castiel, it deflects off his armor.
Sophie moves protectively towards log.
Colton disarms Castiel.
Sophie fires off a shot at Castiel which deflects off his armor.
Castiel throws a punch at Colton, it is blocked by him.
Castiel says "Say what you will."
Colton starts to slouch.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it deflects off his armor.
a blonde dressed in all black, wielding a pair of batons fades out of the nightmare.
Colton swings his weapon at Castiel, it deflects off his ruined, black scalemail.
Sophie fires off a shot at Castiel which deflects off his armor.
Castiel attacks like wrath, erupts in a one-handed flurry of sharp blows at Colton with his weapon which
Novel charges toward log.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Castiel, deflects off his armor.
Sophie shoots Castiel with a taser.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it deflects off his ruined, black scalemail.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Castiel says "Good effort."
Novel hits Castiel in the scalemail, the weapon skittering off with a shower of sparks - and leaving a thin, oozing line of black poison of some kind.
Colton swings his weapon at Castiel, it deflects off his armor.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at Castiel, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, deflects off his ruined, black scalemail.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Castiel fades out of the nightmare.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Castiel, it mildly wounds his right arm.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Now that she's drawing closer to the fight, Sophie seems to be edging away from the action, staying at the outskirts instead of jumping right in, bullets shot out of her revolver every now and then.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.
Novel turns after the angel's dealt with, immediately hacking one of the Host directly in half.
Colton swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by him.
Sophie says "Good job. I don't want to run all the way back..."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Sophie says "It's so far..."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses him.
Colton says "This shit takes so long to wear off, it'll take a hot minute to make it back anyway."
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Colton swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by her.
Sophie says "Oh, okay. Good."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Sophie, it misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
"You need any bandaging, Colton?" Novel continues to hew away, expression tersely focused - but, smiling in genuine pleasure.
Very slowly, very dubiously, now that she's being shot at, Sophie takes a step towards the log, then changes her mind and goes the other way instead. Off to the capture point, which she'll reach at SOME POINT, surely.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses him.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, is parried by her.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Sophie says "Oh, never mind. There's Host there too. Why're they /everywhere/."
Sophie moves protectively towards log.
log fades out of the nightmare.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Sophie, it is parried by her crescent-hilted ranseur on a staff of cornelwood.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
"I should recover fine on my own," Colton grunts. "Always been a quick healer. Let's meet back up at the - okay, log down."
Colton swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by him.
Sophie yelps, stabbing the guy out of reflex. "Why /me/?!"
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off his armor.
Novel says "Probably because you're hotter."
Sophie is pushed away from Colton by an invisible force.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, strikes his armor with bruising force.
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Sophie, it misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
Novel charges toward sapling.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Colton says "Move for the sapling, Soph."
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry 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.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, strikes the sapling he's taking cover behind.
Sophie moves protectively towards sapling.
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Sophie says "Thre's a guy there..."
Novel charges toward sapling.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Colton says "Move a bit closer, then wait for me to go in first."
Colton says "I should get his attention."
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses him.
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Sophie moves protectively towards sapling.
Colton moves protectively towards Sophie.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
It's a bold choice to push Sophie around when she's holding a rifle and a pistol /and/ a pointy spear, but she does as told anyway, making for the sapling after only like fifteen seconds of getting her bearings and trying to figure out there the hell the sapling even is.
Novel charges toward sapling.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
Colton says "Okay, tell me when you're ready to - whew, they're coming in close."
Sophie says "Should I move away...?"
Novel disarms a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Colton says "Just move in when you're ready, they're on Novel."
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses her.
Colton says "And tell us if you need a bandage."
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it misses her.
Sophie charges toward sapling.
Colton charges toward sapling.
"Will do," Novel remarks as he brings his blade up, just barely sending a lethal stab to the neck off-center.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, is parried by him.
Sophie says, nonchalantly enough to be obvious she's joking, "Oh okay, that guy. He can get stabbed at, I guess."
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which is parried by him.
Colton swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Sophie, it is parried by her crescent-hilted ranseur on a staff of cornelwood.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, deflects off his armor.
"No!" Sophie complains immediately, trying to shimmy behind Colton when her poor arms just about give out from the force of parrying the once. "Not me."
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off his armor.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Trading power for speed, Colton nimbly whips his weapon towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and it deflects off his armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
Novel produces a 'heh'. "Wouldn't be the first time, and you're fine, Sophie. See? There you go. Enjoy all the blood and gore." That fades because it's the nightmare.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
"Think you made your point," Colton says, eyeing the eponymous point on Sophie's spear.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
"Ha ha," Sophie tells Colton dryly.
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 strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, is parried by him.
Colton says "What's Angela's twin's name, again?"
Novel says "I dunno, Buffy?"
Sophie launches an attack at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Colton says "Good strike there."
Sophie says "That's not her twin, that's her creepy girlfriend who thinks it's funny to fleshform into her."
Colton says "That /is/ creepy."
Novel takes a moment to get a breather, drawing back to wipe his blade off and start readjusting himself. "That's kinda fucked."
Sophie nods her head like 'yeah, see?'.
Colton says "Back to the depression for now."
Colton makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Sophie says "Show-off. "
Colton moves protectively towards depression.
Novel is just doing some sole-searching himself, calling back to Sophie, "Just consider this your gym exercise. Now you can skip today."
Colton moves protectively towards depression.
"I was already gonna skip today!" Sophie calls back over to Novel, out of breath as she sprints and sprints and sprints and the depression remains a depressing distance away.
Sophie says "I shouldn't, because I ate too many nachos, but sometimes you just gotta lay in bed for forty-eight hours straight, you know?"
Colton says "Nachos are good for feeding sickness, Wilson."
Colton moves protectively towards depression.
Novel diverges about halfway, angling back towards the control point. "Yeah I hear you. Jalapenos and bean and beef or just nacho cheese?"
Sophie says "Nacho business. Does dream-exercise burn calories? Asking for a friend."
Sophie says "All the fixings."
Colton says "Only as much as getting shot gives you a real bullet wound."
Sophie is pulled towards Colton by an invisible force.
Sophie moves protectively towards depression.
Colton runs towards the objective.
Novel says "Perfect. Gotta have that lettuce and tomato - you know tostadas are also nice, a lot easier to make at home, since you just fry the whole tortilla and then pile up ontop of it, so you can skip cutting it up"
Sophie definitely doesn't trip when she's pulled forward by Colton's telekinesis, and she also definitely doesn't yelp out loud
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Colton draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel charges toward a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Sophie says "I don't like lettuce."
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses her.
Novel says "What, not even butter lettuce? How about cabbage?"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings her weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses her.
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.
Novel runs towards the objective.
Novel continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie says "I mean, it just tastes like green water."
Novel says "Iceberg lettuce. Batavia. Leaf. Boston. Bibb. Loose leaf. Escarole - no they don't!"
Novel seems to be very opinionated about this, rounding around to glare at Sophie.
Colton runs towards the objective.
Sophie says "Isn't escarole the snail thing."
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Colton says "I /know/ you know what escargot is called, you fancy-ass Francophile."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Sophie is definitely just playing it up to fuck with Novel, there's no way she's not.
Novel says "They have different levels of crispness, softness, crunch, different flavors - oh you're fucking at me."
Novel flips Sophie off with a smile.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie says, amid laughter, "Good to see what gets you all riled up."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Colton says "I'm healing faster than these arrows can fuck me up, so no rush on taking them out."
Novel says "Lots of things get me riled up. I like hitting people for the slightest reasons."
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Well, at least Novel is honest about it.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses him.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Sophie says "Sounds healthy. Is that what you do in your sludge place? Fight club? I still don't know what that's about, honestly."
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Novel says "Well, it's a club. You go there to dance. I also have a street vendor. There's also a few unofficial street vendors."
Sophie says, genuinely surprised, "It's a /club/?!"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Novel says "Yes. You go there to dance and shit. And, also to hit each other. Or engage in knife-fights in the basement. And torture yourself. Or others."
Sophie says "That's crazy. I thought it was fight club for sure."
Sophie says "Oh, there it is."
Novel says "I mean, it's both."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, deflects off her armor.
Novel says "There's a surprising amount of overlap. Full contact, yeah?"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Colton says "I saw Angela in there one time."
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Novel says "I hope she was having fun. Or at least getting maimed in an interesting way."
Sophie says "What were /you/ doing there."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Novel says "Probably getting street noodles."
Colton says, defensively, "I was walking past on the street."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel says "I need to change to the boxes. The fuckers keep leaving plates everywhere."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Sophie says "And watching through the windows? Definitely not creepy at all."
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which completely misses her.
Novel says "The place doesn't have windows. Someone left the door open."
Sophie says "Even worse."
Novel says "If I put in windows someone would immediately break it, then put a bear trap in it."
Sophie says "Never took you for a peeping tom, Colt. I'll have to reconsider my stances..."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Novel says "Oh, right, and the bathroom has a violent ghost in it."
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips,
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Novel says "He's paying rent though, so it's fine."
Sophie says "The /what/ has a /what/."
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off her armor.
Sophie says "... where does it-- he get money from."
Novel says "I dunno. I don't really care."
Novel says "Blood money maybe?"
Sophie says "Have you considered hiring an exorcist, or are you keeping him around to add to the atmosphere?"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, deflects off her armor.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off her armor.
Novel says "Nah, he lives there now. Someone came to complain that they got assaulted by and it was in there."
Novel says "I just started laughing."
Novel says "Good times."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, deflects off her armor.
Sophie says, sounding entirely unconvinced while she tries to snipe that one guy behind the rock, "Hmm."
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off her armor.
Novel says "At least I got the customers to stop putting landmines in the bathroom."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Sophie says "Ah, yeah, landmines in the bathroom... a real problem in these modern times..."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, deflects off her armor.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off her armor.
Novel says "Right? Forgot about needles. You go to take a leak and then you hear a click under your foot and it starts beeping - that's a problem."
Sophie says "Do you... sell landmines, perchance?"
Novel says "No, that's illegal ordinance, officer."
Colton says "No one says perchance, Wilson."
Novel says this like he's practiced it a million times.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Novel says "Technically though hand-made non-weapon weapon decorations are legal, and I have a guy in the back who sells his hand-crafted cosplay in the back"
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off her armor.
Novel says "You don't even have to go inside for that."
Sophie says "Mayhaps they don't in your circles, Moore."
Novel says "He's been asking me to buy one of the junkyards in the wood though so he can move there and expand out a bit."
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, deflects off her armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Sophie says "Sounds like a shrewd businessman indeed. "
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips,
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Sophie says, after a dozen shots hit nothing but air, "... I'm so tired."
Novel says "They're in cover."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Colton, it is parried by his lumberjack's axe.
Sophie says "Irrelevant. I want to nap."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, is parried by him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
Colton continues gaining control over the gates connecting to the Earth realm.
Sophie fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which deflects off his armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry swings his weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, strikes his armor with bruising force.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry draws and quickly fires an arrow at Colton, it misses him.
The Balanced&Anarchistic Alliance has proved victorious.