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The Hands Operation In Miami Florida
In the midst of the night's chaotic mission at Miami International Airport, the operatives of the Hand were fiercely committed to their task of infiltrating and downloading critical data. Encountering fierce resistance from local vigilantes and opposing factions, each operative fought tenaciously. Sarah, with operative Roberts at her side, attempted to carve a path toward the objective through the opposition, while Carmine, Ethan, and others charged headlong into the fray. Shots fired by local vigilantes and the Temple, the Order, and Cults forces echoed through the airport grounds, sparking off concrete and armor alike.
As the battle raged on, with figures like Kylia assembling and taking aim with sniper precision and Luna readying her bow and arrows, the Hand operatives strategized under pressing hostility. Cailyn and Harriet moved toward the designated site amidst the darkness, while local vigilantes launched shot after missed shot. In the end, a brutal melee ensued; alliances were strained, weapons clashed, and operatives fell one by one. Despite their dedication and moments of near-success, Luna and Ethan—amongst the last standing—found themselves overwhelmed by the persistent vigilantes. Harriet, in utter darkness and isolation, ended up subject to the most bizarre and introspective of fates—opting to use her riding crop with the intention of self-harm in hopes of escape from the unyielding pitch-black. The vigilant guardians of Miami refused to yield, and the Hand's mission concluded in attrition and disarray, its operatives either incapacitated or forced into retreat.
At Sun Nov 19 2023, in the city of Miami, Florida
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue downloading the data until the process is complete.
After the Hand's failure to secure the South Florida Container Terminal, with the Temple taking over the valuable infrastructure instead, the Hand has been forced to look elsewhere for their needs. Their eyes have fallen on Miami International Airport, which while lacking in infrastructure, has the potential to match or even exceed it with sufficient effort.
Under the cover of nightfall, the Hand intends to send in its operatives to download the files of the airport - employee lists, security protocols and codes... Everything they would need to exercise control over the airport, and use said control to build the infrastructure they need underneath it. However, on their way they find resistance from local vigilantes, an extremist group that wants nothing to do with societies on their turf, taking advantage of Miami's state of chaos. In addition, other societies, such as the Temple, the Order and even Cults, may well want to stop the Hand from taking control of this vital transport hub - or at the very least slow them down, steal the files themselves and perhaps warn the airport of this glaring vulnerability, achieving their own influence by favor opposed to force.
the Offices of Miami International Airport
It is after dusk, about 48F(8C) degrees, and the sky is covered by grey clouds. There is a waxing gibbous moon.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Sarah speaks into her earpiece, "...Roberts.", a path opens nearby after, a man in a suit stepping out with a briefcase, then methodically beginning to arm himself.
Carmine says "The corner to the west"
Carmine charges toward corner.
Ethan charges toward corner.
Sarah says "Well, this is not a very impressive showing."
Annie charges toward a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Ethan says "Move the corner. Now."
Kylia charges toward alley.
Luna charges toward corner.
With a practiced ease, Kylia clicks the components of her sniper rifle into place, the sleek bodysuit accentuating the efficient precision of her movements. As the rifle comes together, she turns her attention to the battlefield, giving it an appraising once-over. Her gaze sweeps across the landscape, taking in every detail.
Sarah charges toward alley.
"Moving there ," Annie relays after receiving those orders, double-checking her equipment before making a break for the designated spot.
Cailyn says "Babe? Is it just me?"
Cailyn charges toward bus.
Harriet says "No, honey, I'm right over here. It's just very dark!"
"Was Cailyn not Order the other day, is she now with the hand?" Carmine ask as she scans southwards trying to figure out who is who.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Cailyn says "It /is/ dark."
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
Sarah says "...The bodysuit kind of gives you away, you know."
Carmine charges toward corner.
Ethan charges toward corner.
Annie charges toward corner.
Kylia charges toward alley.
Hustling as swiftly as his legs and gear will allow, Ethan charges with rifle in hand towards the nearby corner. "Hand operatives near by," Ethan says as he aims his rifle downrange. "All Templar operatives, keep your head swiveled to your six and seven."
Luna charges toward corner.
Kylia says "The sacrifices one makes for fashion. Where are you headed to, Miss Wilson?"
Harriet runs through the darkness that seems to swallow everything.
Luna says "I only see Kylia and Sarah."
Cailyn charges toward bus.
Carmine says "Cailyn was there, "
"The Order sent some operatives as well," Ethan says, temporarily craning his head over towards his three o' clock.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
Cailyn says "I'm moving to the bus. "
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Sarah makes a run towards the alley, seeming intent on reaching cover as soon as she can. "The Alley. We can let the rabble take care of each other first." beat. "The capture point will be quite a challenge, I fear..."
Ethan charges toward corner.
Annie charges toward corner.
Ethan fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Harriet says "All I can see is the capture point!"
Kylia charges toward alley.
Harriet says "So, that is where I am running to."
Harriet is booking it, too!
Kylia fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
"Engaging Wilson," Ethan mentions, his rifle pointed down range towards the south.
Harriet is ... terribly slow despite that fact.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Kylia says "Will you be able to make it? Do you need me to cover you?"
Luna draws back an arrow but she grits her teeth, and after aiming, she lowers the projectile. "Just a little bit closer..." she murmurs, waiting.
"Fire at the taxi," Ethan mentions, preparing a grenade launcher under his rifle.
Carmine says "Leave the Taxi, I'm going to use it"
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Annie charges toward corner.
Ethan says "Alright. "
Carmine fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which misses him.
Carmine charges toward taxi.
Kylia moves protectively towards Sarah.
"Damn it is so dark!" Harriet is calling out into the pitch black before her.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
"I should be able to make it." Sarah tries to assure, then nodding as Kylia covers her regardless. "...Thank you though."
Annie fires off a shot at a Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit which misses her.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which misses her.
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which misses her.
Ethan charges toward Sarah.
"Eliminate the Peacekeeper," Ethan mentions, shifting target away from Sarah and over towards the suited fellow.
Despite the inability to see anything, Harriet is running along, hoping she does not trip and fall.
Sarah charges toward alley.
Carmine fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which misses him.
Carmine charges toward taxi.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which sparks off the ground near her feet.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which sparks off the ground near her feet.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Kylia charges toward alley.
Kylia says "Better to be safe than sorry, Miss Wilson. Templars pack a nasty punch. Have been on the business of their rifles enough times to know."
Annie comes to a stop after reaching the cover, bracing her back against a wall and ducking her head as incoming fire sets off at their location. After a break in the incoming fire, she peeks out and levels her rifle to find the target firing at them. "Got it," she relays towards Ethan.
Kylia fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit fires off a shot at Ethan which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Sarah fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which misses her.
Annie moves protectively towards Ethan.
Luna charges toward a Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit.
Annie fires off a shot at a Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit which ineffectually wounds her stomach.
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes the bus she's taking cover behind.
Ethan charges toward Sarah.
Ethan launches a grenade at Sarah.
Carmine fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which misses her.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which misses her.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which misses her.
Cailyn says "This woman with the... Whatever gun is spraying me down."
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret starts to look a little more unsure of himself.
Kylia fires off a shot at Ethan which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Carmine charges toward corner.
Harriet keeps on going, and going, and going.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Sarah curses, "Grenade."
Harriet says "That is quite unfortunate. I am still way far away and in the dark!"
Ethan says "Falling back."
Ethan says "Grenade out."
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Luna says "Come to me."
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which misses her.
Annie fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Luna moves protectively towards Ethan.
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes the bus she's taking cover behind.
Ethan charges toward corner.
Luna nocks back an arrow against her bow and draws, holding steady while she aim at Kylia. Once released, the arrow screams through the air, engulfed in icy blue flame. The arrow strikes the alley she's taking cover behind.
Cailyn says "And she's behind a bus. Gah!"
Sarah charges toward alley.
Carmine fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which misses him.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which impacts against her worn kevlar vest.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which impacts against her worn kevlar vest.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which impacts against her armor.
Kylia stares down through the scope of her sniper rifle, her target framed in the crosshairs. The sleek bodysuit molds to her form like a second skin in this tense moment. As she squeezes the trigger, the sharp crack of gunfire slicing through the air, though the bullet misses its mark, causing her to mutter under her breath.
Sarah fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Kylia fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Carmine charges toward corner.
Harriet says "Yes, I suppose I should stress the importance of looking before shooting."
setting off a few paces behind Ethan, Annie provides covering fire for him, grimacing as an explosion sounds off nearby. She aims her sights for Sarah, exhaling softly as a shot is fired, then works the bolt of her hunting rifle for another shot.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Luna says "We can always move back to the corner."
Carmine made for the taxi initially but when the Beret's beat her there she turned for the corner. The hail of gunfire after her seems likely to take her out before she makes it
Ethan says "Fall back to the corner."
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which impacts against her armor.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Annie charges toward corner.
Cailyn says "I'll look before... Hmph."
Ethan charges toward corner.
Annie fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes the bus she's taking cover behind.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which strikes her armor with bruising force.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Carmine fades out of the nightmare.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which mildly wounds her right shoulder.
Ethan launches a tear gas grenade at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Kylia fires off a shot at Luna which misses her.
Ethan says "Tear gas out."
Luna charges toward corner.
Ethan says "Get to the corner. Now."
Sarah fires off a shot at Luna which misses her.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which impacts against her armor.
Annie charges toward a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Ethan charges toward corner.
Ethan says "Target the berets."
Annie fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Cailyn says "I won't last much longer."
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes the bus she's taking cover behind.
Luna nocks back an arrow against her bow and draws, holding steady while she aim at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret. Once released, the arrow screams through the air, engulfed in icy blue flame. The arrow impacts against his armor.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.
Kylia fires off a shot at Luna which misses her.
Luna charges toward corner.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Harriet says "Die well! Make it dramatic!"
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which strikes her armor with bruising force.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.
Ethan fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which impacts against his armor.
Annie charges toward a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Cailyn says "That is a horrifying thing to say to your girlfriend!"
Annie launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fades out of the nightmare.
Ethan says "Shit. Annie is in them."
curses as she starts fixing her vest, "I really ought to arrange a combat outfit of my own." Sarah murmurs with a glance at Kylia, "mmm. Maybe later."
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes the bus she's taking cover behind.
Luna says "Annie! "
Annie says "Whoops. "
Kylia charges toward Annie.
Kylia fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Cailyn non-chalantly waves at someone.
Sarah charges toward Kylia.
Cailyn non-chalantly waves over at Sarah.
Harriet says "Are you informing me you should like for us to break up, then?"
Luna says "Focus on the corner, Annie."
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which strikes her armor with bruising force.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Annie, it is parried by her black ceramic knife.
Cailyn says "What?! No! Not at all!"
Ethan fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Annie charges toward a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Ethan says "Focus on the berets."
Harriet says "Good. "
Luna nocks back an arrow against her bow and draws, holding steady while she aim at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret. Once released, the arrow screams through the air, engulfed in icy blue flame. The arrow misses him.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Annie, it impacts against her armor.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Annie, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes the bus she's taking cover behind.
Cailyn says "I suppose... I will see you when I awake."
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Kylia fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Cailyn says "Or rather, when you wake "
Sarah charges toward Kylia.
Kylia teps forward with purpose. As she lowers to one knee, the cold metal of her weapon feels familiar in her grip. With calculated precision, she begins to pepper the corner rapid succession of bullets, trying to poke holes in the cover.
Sarah fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Cailyn fades out of the nightmare.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which mildly wounds her right arm.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Annie, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
Ethan fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which misses him.
Luna nocks back an arrow against her bow and draws, holding steady while she aim at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret. Once released, the arrow screams through the air, engulfed in icy blue flame. The arrow impacts against his armor.
Annie fades out of the nightmare.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Annie, it mildly wounds her left leg.
"Seems we're finding ourselves with an unexpected guest." Sarah warns Kylia
Harriet says "So, it seems it is so dark that I am stuck here... in the darkness... and cannot see anything at all now."
"Annoying," Ethan grumbles as his finger leaves the trigger, the bullet flying towards the beret-wearing figure in the distance. Readying another shot, Ethan prepares to fire once more while keeping a stray eye towards the south.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Kylia fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Sarah charges toward alley.
Sarah fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes the alley she's taking cover behind.
Harriet says "No, I gave mine to you."
Kylia charges toward alley.
Luna says "All good."
Ethan fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which impacts against his armor.
a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet stands around in the dark, as she really cannot do much more than that.
Luna nocks back an arrow against her bow and draws, holding steady while she aim at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret. Once released, the arrow screams through the air, engulfed in icy blue flame. The arrow sparks off the ground near his feet.
a Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit fades out of the nightmare.
Kylia launches a stab at local vigilante with an AR-15, it is parried by her.
Kylia charges forward, the cold steel of her knife glinting in the dim light as she wildly flails her weapon in local vigilante with an AR-15's general direction.
Sarah charges toward alley.
Sarah says "...Well, that I didn't expect."
Sarah launches an attack at local vigilante with an AR-15 which is parried by her.
Luna says "Who's the one with the AR-15?"
Harriet asks into the darkness, "Who doesn't use electricity in an international airport?"
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Ethan fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which misses him.
Ethan says "Likely some of the locals sent to stop the Hand."
Ethan says "Assume hostile."
Luna nocks back an arrow against her bow and draws, holding steady while she aim at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret. Once released, the arrow screams through the air, engulfed in icy blue flame. The arrow misses him.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Kylia, it is parried by her small hunting knife.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Ethan, it is parried by his Gerber STRONGARM dropped point knife.
Kylia launches a stab at local vigilante with an AR-15, it is parried by her.
Sarah launches an attack at local vigilante with an AR-15 which is parried by her.
Coming up empty as the last shot empties his magazine, Ethan quickly tosses the old one to the ground and pulls another one from a pouch on his armor. Though he quickly finds himself beset by one of the beret-wielding fanatics.
Sarah says "If you can lure the vigilante out of cover, that would help a lot."
Luna works on switching her bow for her sword, "A little close for comfort," she murmurs, backpedaling.
Ethan launches a stab at local vigilante with an AR-15, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
Luna draws back her sword, a vehement flame lapping at its razor-sharp edges. she slashes at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, attempting to raze them. The sword is parried by him.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Luna, it is parried by her razor-sharp Skofnung.
local vigilante with an AR-15 fades out of the nightmare.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Kylia, it is parried by her small hunting knife.
Kylia launches a stab at local vigilante with an AR-15, it is parried by her.
Harriet feels about her surroundings in this office, and manages to find a chair. It's ergonomic and everything! She takes a seat and stretches her limbs languidly.
Kylia's instincts kick in as she gracefully sidesteps the oncoming thrust of the vigilante's blade. With a dancer's finesse, she moves with fluidity and precision, before following up with a thrust of her own, "Mmpfh. Bit of a pain, this one."
Ethan throws a smoke grenade down at his feet.
Sarah launches an attack at local vigilante with an AR-15 which is parried by her.
Ethan launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it is parried by him.
Luna says "Where is our Director?"
Ethan says "Eliminated. "
Luna draws back her sword, a vehement flame lapping at its razor-sharp edges. she slashes at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, attempting to raze them. The sword impacts against his armor.
Sarah furrows her brow, "I am useless at close combat. I will see if I can do anything about the second one."
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Luna, it is parried by her razor-sharp Skofnung.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Ethan, it is parried by his Gerber STRONGARM dropped point knife.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Kylia, it impacts against her armor.
Kylia launches a stab at local vigilante with an AR-15, it is parried by her.
Luna says "I may have to move in a bit."
Ethan moves protectively towards Luna.
Sarah moves protectively towards Kylia.
Sarah fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which misses her.
Ethan launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it impacts against his armor.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Ethan, it is parried by his Gerber STRONGARM dropped point knife.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Ethan, it is parried by his Gerber STRONGARM dropped point knife.
While a melee doesn't seem to be his strongest arena, Ethan nonetheless spares with the nearby figures all the same with the rifle bayonet.
As the confrontation in the dalley stretches on, Kylia graceful dodges begin to lose their initial speed and finesse. Fatigue seeps into her movements like a subtle poison, causing a gradual slowdown in her once nimble footwork, "Leave it to me, Miss Wilson!" She wheezes, seeming to be on her final legs, "I'll handle this trash!"
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Kylia, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
Kylia launches a stab at local vigilante with an AR-15, it impacts against her armor.
Harriet enjoys this peace and quiet. "It's almost... meditative," she's confessing aloud to herself as she sits in the office with the lights off. Earlier, she definitely tried to find a lightswitch and it simply did not work when her finger tips flips it.
Sarah moves protectively towards Kylia.
Sarah fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near her feet.
"Tell me if you need bandaging," Luna says to Ethan through gritted teeth, her sword held at the ready.
Ethan says "Just eliminate them for now."
Ethan launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fades out of the nightmare.
Kylia says "Nnfph. Sorry, Miss Wilson. I tried my best."
Luna draws back her sword, a vehement flame lapping at its razor-sharp edges. she slashes at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, attempting to raze them. The sword is parried by him.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Luna, it is parried by her razor-sharp Skofnung.
Withdrawing his bloodied bayonet from the falling beret-wearing figure that then disperses into nothing, Ethan adjusts his sights upon the other and approaches with wroth in his eyes.
Kylia fades out of the nightmare.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Kylia, it mildly wounds her left shoulder.
Harriet takes hold of her infamous riding crop and swings it around in front of her. It swats into nothing but air.
Sarah fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
Harriet says "I am sitting in an office chair that is quite comfy."
Ethan launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it is parried by him.
Luna starts to glow with a bright white light.
"You did well, everly..." Sarah murmurs of the fading woman, shaking her head, "Very well..."
Luna draws back her sword, a vehement flame lapping at its razor-sharp edges. she slashes at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, attempting to raze them. The sword is parried by him.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Luna, it is parried by her razor-sharp Skofnung.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Ethan moves protectively towards Luna.
Sarah fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Harriet gets up and tries to run, but... she apparently hits a wall, and she decides that was definitely not a wise idea in the darkness.
Ethan launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it is parried by him.
Luna draws back her sword, a vehement flame lapping at its razor-sharp edges. she slashes at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, attempting to raze them. The sword impacts against his armor.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Luna, it is parried by her razor-sharp Skofnung.
"Come oooon!" Luna complains rather loudly as she fights toe-to-toe with the beret-wearing figure.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Each blow, while imprecise, is launched to try to throw the beret-wielding figure as both Luna and Ethan strike at the figure in tandem.
Sarah fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which misses her.
Harriet says "I am in an office, based on the items I've bumped into. But it is pitch black. So I am sitting on a chair."
"He's on the backfoot," Ethan yells, his rifle preparing to make another stabbing thrust.
Ethan launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it impacts against his armor.
Indeed, Harriet has seated herself back onto that executive office chair.
Ethan says "Finish it, Payne. Drive these Sapphire bastards out of here."
Luna's weapons start to glimmer with flame.
Luna draws back her sword, a vehement flame lapping at its razor-sharp edges. she slashes at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, attempting to raze them. The sword strikes his armor with bruising force.
a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fades out of the nightmare.
Luna says "Hell yeah."
Luna says "I need to heal."
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
"Right. Eyes south now," Ethan commands, immediately refocusing his efforts once the last of the beret-wielding fanatics falls.
Ethan says "Move to the capture point."
Ethan runs towards the objective.
Sarah fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
Luna runs towards the objective.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Ethan runs towards the objective.
Sarah fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Harriet says "Yes, we do not need the entire existence of factions hearing about that now, do we, darling?"
Luna runs towards the objective.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Sarah, it deflects off her shield.
Ethan runs towards the objective.
Sarah fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Luna says "Have any bandages, Commander?"
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Sarah which impacts against her armor.
Ethan says "Yes. Do you need to be patched up?"
Luna says "Please. "
Luna says "Lovely, thank you Commander."
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Sarah which ineffectually wounds her right leg.
"No problem," Ethan replies as he once again resumes his charge towards the close-by capture point.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Sarah which ineffectually wounds her left leg.
Luna makes a supernatural leap to Sarah.
Ethan says "Careful, Payne. We have the numbers advantage."
Luna says "I'm alright!"
Sarah fades out of the nightmare.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Sarah which mildly wounds her right shoulder.
Ethan says "Sarah's gone."
Ethan runs towards the objective.
Ethan continues downloading the data.
Luna says "Coming back."
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Luna which misses her.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Luna says "Fuh-- "
Luna runs towards the objective.
Ethan says "Damn it."
Ethan says "Why we don't run off."
Luna says "It's okay!"
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Luna which misses her.
"Focus fire on the vigilantes. If they get behind cover, fall back to cover," Ethan orders.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Luna which misses her.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Luna charges toward Ethan.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Ethan fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes her armor with bruising force.
local vigilante with an AR-15 fades out of the nightmare.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Luna says "Why can't I target...?"
Luna nocks back an arrow against her bow and draws, holding steady while she aim at local vigilante with an AR-15. Once released, the arrow screams through the air, engulfed in icy blue flame. The arrow misses her.
Ethan throws a tear gas grenade at Ethan.
Ethan fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Ethan, it is parried by his Gerber STRONGARM dropped point knife.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Luna draws back her sword, a vehement flame lapping at its razor-sharp edges. she slashes at local vigilante with an AR-15, attempting to raze them. The sword is parried by her.
"Fucking too many," Ethan grumbles, trying to fend off the lot of the vigilantes.
Luna says "I'm also getting a nice, healthy dose of tear gas."
Harriet hums to herself. She *thwaps* her riding crop against the leather of her boot that is encapsulating a calf.
Ethan says "Move away."
Ethan says "Corner. "
Ethan charges toward corner.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Harriet says "I dare say I might have to kill myself. I do not know if anyone else is even still alive out there."
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Harriet says "And if I am the last one standing, then, dear me..."
Ethan fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which misses her.
Luna charges toward Ethan.
Ethan says "Can you bandage me, Payne?"
Ethan charges toward corner.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which deflects off his shield.
Luna says "If I can catch you!"
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which deflects off his shield.
Ethan fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Luna charges toward Ethan.
Harriet waits and waits and waits. Yes she does! All the while, however... as it seems that waiting does not mean that she is patient at all... smacking her riding crop against her boot.
Ethan says "Thank you"
Ethan charges toward corner.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Ethan says "Fuck. They beat us to the corner."
Harriet takes in a long, deep breath, and she looks about the area curiously. Nothing can be seen. Not a thing.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Luna says "There's a taxi, sedan, and a van."
Harriet begins to whistle. Perhaps someone in the distance will hear her tune and put her out of her misery? One can only pray and hope!
Luna says "Taxi is closest."
Ethan says "Move to the taxi"
Ethan fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Ethan charges toward taxi.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which deflects off his shield.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which deflects off his shield.
Harriet licks at her lips. She tilts back her head. Can't even see the ceiling! "Hello? Is anyone out there?" she calls out loudly, desperate for someone to save this utter nonsense to come to an end.
Ethan throws a grenade at local vigilante with an AR-15.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which impacts against his Safeguard Plate Carrier Series 2 armor.
Luna charges toward taxi.
Ethan charges toward taxi.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which impacts against his armor.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Luna which misses her.
Luna nocks back an arrow against her bow and draws, holding steady while she aim at local vigilante with an AR-15. Once released, the arrow screams through the air, engulfed in icy blue flame. The arrow
Luna says "FUH! "
Ethan says "Did you charge into the grenade?"
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which impacts against his Safeguard Plate Carrier Series 2 armor.
Luna says "Maybe! "
Ethan fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes the corner he's taking cover behind.
Luna makes a supernatural leap to taxi.
Luna says "I'm just sprinting for the taxi!"
Ethan says "Take cover. I will likely go down at this rate."
Harriet has to wait some more. She shifts on the chair, crossing her legs one way, then shifting again and crossing them in another. Fidgeting, the tap, tap, taps of her weapon slash equestrian tool get louder.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which ineffectually wounds his right arm.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which ineffectually wounds his left leg.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which ineffectually wounds his left leg.
Luna says "It was a pleasure doing battle with you, Commander."
Luna charges toward taxi.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which ineffectually wounds his forehead.
Ethan fades out of the nightmare.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which mildly wounds his left arm.
Harriet stretches. She stretches as much as her body will allow while confined to an ultra expensive office chair.
Harriet screams at the top of her lungs now, "Is there anybody out there?!"
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Luna which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Luna charges toward taxi.
Harriet admits to whomever will listen, "I cannot see a single thing and attempting to move has only slammed me into walls. It is entirely embarrassing."
Luna emits a tiny whine as she is shot at, blood seeping from the bullet holes in her jacket.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Luna which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Luna which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Luna fades out of the nightmare.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Luna which mildly wounds her left shoulder.
Harriet says "Cailyn, my dear, I am going to have to end myself, I fear."
Harriet rises up from the seat. A pity, really. If there were lighting she might have been able to enjoy the spot a little more. She begins to hit herself with the riding crop as she is certain she is the last person standing.
Harriet swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her riding crop.
Harriet says "Remind me to acquire another torch today!"
Harriet swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her riding crop.
Harriet keeps beating herself with that riding crop.
Harriet says "It is not pleasant, I can assure you!"
Harriet swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her riding crop.
Harriet swings her weapon at Harriet, it impacts against her concealable bulletproof vest.
Harriet suffers through it all, which also seems to be kind of exciting for her. What a strange woman.
Harriet closes her eyes as she tries to finish herself off. NOT LIKE THAT.
Harriet swings her weapon at Harriet, it ineffectually wounds her chest.
Harriet fades out of the nightmare.
As the battle raged on, with figures like Kylia assembling and taking aim with sniper precision and Luna readying her bow and arrows, the Hand operatives strategized under pressing hostility. Cailyn and Harriet moved toward the designated site amidst the darkness, while local vigilantes launched shot after missed shot. In the end, a brutal melee ensued; alliances were strained, weapons clashed, and operatives fell one by one. Despite their dedication and moments of near-success, Luna and Ethan—amongst the last standing—found themselves overwhelmed by the persistent vigilantes. Harriet, in utter darkness and isolation, ended up subject to the most bizarre and introspective of fates—opting to use her riding crop with the intention of self-harm in hopes of escape from the unyielding pitch-black. The vigilant guardians of Miami refused to yield, and the Hand's mission concluded in attrition and disarray, its operatives either incapacitated or forced into retreat.
At Sun Nov 19 2023, in the city of Miami, Florida
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue downloading the data until the process is complete.
After the Hand's failure to secure the South Florida Container Terminal, with the Temple taking over the valuable infrastructure instead, the Hand has been forced to look elsewhere for their needs. Their eyes have fallen on Miami International Airport, which while lacking in infrastructure, has the potential to match or even exceed it with sufficient effort.
Under the cover of nightfall, the Hand intends to send in its operatives to download the files of the airport - employee lists, security protocols and codes... Everything they would need to exercise control over the airport, and use said control to build the infrastructure they need underneath it. However, on their way they find resistance from local vigilantes, an extremist group that wants nothing to do with societies on their turf, taking advantage of Miami's state of chaos. In addition, other societies, such as the Temple, the Order and even Cults, may well want to stop the Hand from taking control of this vital transport hub - or at the very least slow them down, steal the files themselves and perhaps warn the airport of this glaring vulnerability, achieving their own influence by favor opposed to force.
the Offices of Miami International Airport
It is after dusk, about 48F(8C) degrees, and the sky is covered by grey clouds. There is a waxing gibbous moon.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Sarah speaks into her earpiece, "...Roberts.", a path opens nearby after, a man in a suit stepping out with a briefcase, then methodically beginning to arm himself.
Carmine says "The corner to the west"
Carmine charges toward corner.
Ethan charges toward corner.
Sarah says "Well, this is not a very impressive showing."
Annie charges toward a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Ethan says "Move the corner. Now."
Kylia charges toward alley.
Luna charges toward corner.
With a practiced ease, Kylia clicks the components of her sniper rifle into place, the sleek bodysuit accentuating the efficient precision of her movements. As the rifle comes together, she turns her attention to the battlefield, giving it an appraising once-over. Her gaze sweeps across the landscape, taking in every detail.
Sarah charges toward alley.
"Moving there ," Annie relays after receiving those orders, double-checking her equipment before making a break for the designated spot.
Cailyn says "Babe? Is it just me?"
Cailyn charges toward bus.
Harriet says "No, honey, I'm right over here. It's just very dark!"
"Was Cailyn not Order the other day, is she now with the hand?" Carmine ask as she scans southwards trying to figure out who is who.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Cailyn says "It /is/ dark."
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
Sarah says "...The bodysuit kind of gives you away, you know."
Carmine charges toward corner.
Ethan charges toward corner.
Annie charges toward corner.
Kylia charges toward alley.
Hustling as swiftly as his legs and gear will allow, Ethan charges with rifle in hand towards the nearby corner. "Hand operatives near by," Ethan says as he aims his rifle downrange. "All Templar operatives, keep your head swiveled to your six and seven."
Luna charges toward corner.
Kylia says "The sacrifices one makes for fashion. Where are you headed to, Miss Wilson?"
Harriet runs through the darkness that seems to swallow everything.
Luna says "I only see Kylia and Sarah."
Cailyn charges toward bus.
Carmine says "Cailyn was there, "
"The Order sent some operatives as well," Ethan says, temporarily craning his head over towards his three o' clock.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
Cailyn says "I'm moving to the bus. "
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Sarah makes a run towards the alley, seeming intent on reaching cover as soon as she can. "The Alley. We can let the rabble take care of each other first." beat. "The capture point will be quite a challenge, I fear..."
Ethan charges toward corner.
Annie charges toward corner.
Ethan fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Harriet says "All I can see is the capture point!"
Kylia charges toward alley.
Harriet says "So, that is where I am running to."
Harriet is booking it, too!
Kylia fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
"Engaging Wilson," Ethan mentions, his rifle pointed down range towards the south.
Harriet is ... terribly slow despite that fact.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Kylia says "Will you be able to make it? Do you need me to cover you?"
Luna draws back an arrow but she grits her teeth, and after aiming, she lowers the projectile. "Just a little bit closer..." she murmurs, waiting.
"Fire at the taxi," Ethan mentions, preparing a grenade launcher under his rifle.
Carmine says "Leave the Taxi, I'm going to use it"
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Annie charges toward corner.
Ethan says "Alright. "
Carmine fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which misses him.
Carmine charges toward taxi.
Kylia moves protectively towards Sarah.
"Damn it is so dark!" Harriet is calling out into the pitch black before her.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
"I should be able to make it." Sarah tries to assure, then nodding as Kylia covers her regardless. "...Thank you though."
Annie fires off a shot at a Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit which misses her.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which misses her.
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which misses her.
Ethan charges toward Sarah.
"Eliminate the Peacekeeper," Ethan mentions, shifting target away from Sarah and over towards the suited fellow.
Despite the inability to see anything, Harriet is running along, hoping she does not trip and fall.
Sarah charges toward alley.
Carmine fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which misses him.
Carmine charges toward taxi.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which sparks off the ground near her feet.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which sparks off the ground near her feet.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Kylia charges toward alley.
Kylia says "Better to be safe than sorry, Miss Wilson. Templars pack a nasty punch. Have been on the business of their rifles enough times to know."
Annie comes to a stop after reaching the cover, bracing her back against a wall and ducking her head as incoming fire sets off at their location. After a break in the incoming fire, she peeks out and levels her rifle to find the target firing at them. "Got it," she relays towards Ethan.
Kylia fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit fires off a shot at Ethan which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Sarah fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which misses her.
Annie moves protectively towards Ethan.
Luna charges toward a Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit.
Annie fires off a shot at a Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit which ineffectually wounds her stomach.
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes the bus she's taking cover behind.
Ethan charges toward Sarah.
Ethan launches a grenade at Sarah.
Carmine fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which misses her.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which misses her.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which misses her.
Cailyn says "This woman with the... Whatever gun is spraying me down."
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret starts to look a little more unsure of himself.
Kylia fires off a shot at Ethan which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Carmine charges toward corner.
Harriet keeps on going, and going, and going.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Sarah curses, "Grenade."
Harriet says "That is quite unfortunate. I am still way far away and in the dark!"
Ethan says "Falling back."
Ethan says "Grenade out."
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Luna says "Come to me."
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which misses her.
Annie fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Luna moves protectively towards Ethan.
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes the bus she's taking cover behind.
Ethan charges toward corner.
Luna nocks back an arrow against her bow and draws, holding steady while she aim at Kylia. Once released, the arrow screams through the air, engulfed in icy blue flame. The arrow strikes the alley she's taking cover behind.
Cailyn says "And she's behind a bus. Gah!"
Sarah charges toward alley.
Carmine fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which misses him.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which impacts against her worn kevlar vest.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which impacts against her worn kevlar vest.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which impacts against her armor.
Kylia stares down through the scope of her sniper rifle, her target framed in the crosshairs. The sleek bodysuit molds to her form like a second skin in this tense moment. As she squeezes the trigger, the sharp crack of gunfire slicing through the air, though the bullet misses its mark, causing her to mutter under her breath.
Sarah fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Kylia fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Carmine charges toward corner.
Harriet says "Yes, I suppose I should stress the importance of looking before shooting."
setting off a few paces behind Ethan, Annie provides covering fire for him, grimacing as an explosion sounds off nearby. She aims her sights for Sarah, exhaling softly as a shot is fired, then works the bolt of her hunting rifle for another shot.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Luna says "We can always move back to the corner."
Carmine made for the taxi initially but when the Beret's beat her there she turned for the corner. The hail of gunfire after her seems likely to take her out before she makes it
Ethan says "Fall back to the corner."
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which impacts against her armor.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Annie charges toward corner.
Cailyn says "I'll look before... Hmph."
Ethan charges toward corner.
Annie fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes the bus she's taking cover behind.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which strikes her armor with bruising force.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Carmine fades out of the nightmare.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which mildly wounds her right shoulder.
Ethan launches a tear gas grenade at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Kylia fires off a shot at Luna which misses her.
Ethan says "Tear gas out."
Luna charges toward corner.
Ethan says "Get to the corner. Now."
Sarah fires off a shot at Luna which misses her.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which impacts against her armor.
Annie charges toward a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Ethan charges toward corner.
Ethan says "Target the berets."
Annie fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Cailyn says "I won't last much longer."
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes the bus she's taking cover behind.
Luna nocks back an arrow against her bow and draws, holding steady while she aim at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret. Once released, the arrow screams through the air, engulfed in icy blue flame. The arrow impacts against his armor.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.
Kylia fires off a shot at Luna which misses her.
Luna charges toward corner.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Harriet says "Die well! Make it dramatic!"
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which strikes her armor with bruising force.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.
Ethan fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which impacts against his armor.
Annie charges toward a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Cailyn says "That is a horrifying thing to say to your girlfriend!"
Annie launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fades out of the nightmare.
Ethan says "Shit. Annie is in them."
curses as she starts fixing her vest, "I really ought to arrange a combat outfit of my own." Sarah murmurs with a glance at Kylia, "mmm. Maybe later."
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes the bus she's taking cover behind.
Luna says "Annie! "
Annie says "Whoops. "
Kylia charges toward Annie.
Kylia fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Cailyn non-chalantly waves at someone.
Sarah charges toward Kylia.
Cailyn non-chalantly waves over at Sarah.
Harriet says "Are you informing me you should like for us to break up, then?"
Luna says "Focus on the corner, Annie."
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which strikes her armor with bruising force.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Annie, it is parried by her black ceramic knife.
Cailyn says "What?! No! Not at all!"
Ethan fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Annie charges toward a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Ethan says "Focus on the berets."
Harriet says "Good. "
Luna nocks back an arrow against her bow and draws, holding steady while she aim at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret. Once released, the arrow screams through the air, engulfed in icy blue flame. The arrow misses him.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Annie, it impacts against her armor.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Annie, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
Cailyn fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes the bus she's taking cover behind.
Cailyn says "I suppose... I will see you when I awake."
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Kylia fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Cailyn says "Or rather, when you wake "
Sarah charges toward Kylia.
Kylia teps forward with purpose. As she lowers to one knee, the cold metal of her weapon feels familiar in her grip. With calculated precision, she begins to pepper the corner rapid succession of bullets, trying to poke holes in the cover.
Sarah fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Cailyn fades out of the nightmare.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Cailyn which mildly wounds her right arm.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Annie, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
Ethan fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which misses him.
Luna nocks back an arrow against her bow and draws, holding steady while she aim at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret. Once released, the arrow screams through the air, engulfed in icy blue flame. The arrow impacts against his armor.
Annie fades out of the nightmare.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Annie, it mildly wounds her left leg.
"Seems we're finding ourselves with an unexpected guest." Sarah warns Kylia
Harriet says "So, it seems it is so dark that I am stuck here... in the darkness... and cannot see anything at all now."
"Annoying," Ethan grumbles as his finger leaves the trigger, the bullet flying towards the beret-wearing figure in the distance. Readying another shot, Ethan prepares to fire once more while keeping a stray eye towards the south.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Kylia fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Sarah charges toward alley.
Sarah fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes the alley she's taking cover behind.
Harriet says "No, I gave mine to you."
Kylia charges toward alley.
Luna says "All good."
Ethan fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which impacts against his armor.
a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet stands around in the dark, as she really cannot do much more than that.
Luna nocks back an arrow against her bow and draws, holding steady while she aim at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret. Once released, the arrow screams through the air, engulfed in icy blue flame. The arrow sparks off the ground near his feet.
a Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit fades out of the nightmare.
Kylia launches a stab at local vigilante with an AR-15, it is parried by her.
Kylia charges forward, the cold steel of her knife glinting in the dim light as she wildly flails her weapon in local vigilante with an AR-15's general direction.
Sarah charges toward alley.
Sarah says "...Well, that I didn't expect."
Sarah launches an attack at local vigilante with an AR-15 which is parried by her.
Luna says "Who's the one with the AR-15?"
Harriet asks into the darkness, "Who doesn't use electricity in an international airport?"
Harriet runs towards the objective.
Ethan fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which misses him.
Ethan says "Likely some of the locals sent to stop the Hand."
Ethan says "Assume hostile."
Luna nocks back an arrow against her bow and draws, holding steady while she aim at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret. Once released, the arrow screams through the air, engulfed in icy blue flame. The arrow misses him.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Kylia, it is parried by her small hunting knife.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Ethan, it is parried by his Gerber STRONGARM dropped point knife.
Kylia launches a stab at local vigilante with an AR-15, it is parried by her.
Sarah launches an attack at local vigilante with an AR-15 which is parried by her.
Coming up empty as the last shot empties his magazine, Ethan quickly tosses the old one to the ground and pulls another one from a pouch on his armor. Though he quickly finds himself beset by one of the beret-wielding fanatics.
Sarah says "If you can lure the vigilante out of cover, that would help a lot."
Luna works on switching her bow for her sword, "A little close for comfort," she murmurs, backpedaling.
Ethan launches a stab at local vigilante with an AR-15, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
Luna draws back her sword, a vehement flame lapping at its razor-sharp edges. she slashes at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, attempting to raze them. The sword is parried by him.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Luna, it is parried by her razor-sharp Skofnung.
local vigilante with an AR-15 fades out of the nightmare.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Kylia, it is parried by her small hunting knife.
Kylia launches a stab at local vigilante with an AR-15, it is parried by her.
Harriet feels about her surroundings in this office, and manages to find a chair. It's ergonomic and everything! She takes a seat and stretches her limbs languidly.
Kylia's instincts kick in as she gracefully sidesteps the oncoming thrust of the vigilante's blade. With a dancer's finesse, she moves with fluidity and precision, before following up with a thrust of her own, "Mmpfh. Bit of a pain, this one."
Ethan throws a smoke grenade down at his feet.
Sarah launches an attack at local vigilante with an AR-15 which is parried by her.
Ethan launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it is parried by him.
Luna says "Where is our Director?"
Ethan says "Eliminated. "
Luna draws back her sword, a vehement flame lapping at its razor-sharp edges. she slashes at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, attempting to raze them. The sword impacts against his armor.
Sarah furrows her brow, "I am useless at close combat. I will see if I can do anything about the second one."
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Luna, it is parried by her razor-sharp Skofnung.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Ethan, it is parried by his Gerber STRONGARM dropped point knife.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Kylia, it impacts against her armor.
Kylia launches a stab at local vigilante with an AR-15, it is parried by her.
Luna says "I may have to move in a bit."
Ethan moves protectively towards Luna.
Sarah moves protectively towards Kylia.
Sarah fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which misses her.
Ethan launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it impacts against his armor.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Ethan, it is parried by his Gerber STRONGARM dropped point knife.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Ethan, it is parried by his Gerber STRONGARM dropped point knife.
While a melee doesn't seem to be his strongest arena, Ethan nonetheless spares with the nearby figures all the same with the rifle bayonet.
As the confrontation in the dalley stretches on, Kylia graceful dodges begin to lose their initial speed and finesse. Fatigue seeps into her movements like a subtle poison, causing a gradual slowdown in her once nimble footwork, "Leave it to me, Miss Wilson!" She wheezes, seeming to be on her final legs, "I'll handle this trash!"
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Kylia, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
Kylia launches a stab at local vigilante with an AR-15, it impacts against her armor.
Harriet enjoys this peace and quiet. "It's almost... meditative," she's confessing aloud to herself as she sits in the office with the lights off. Earlier, she definitely tried to find a lightswitch and it simply did not work when her finger tips flips it.
Sarah moves protectively towards Kylia.
Sarah fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near her feet.
"Tell me if you need bandaging," Luna says to Ethan through gritted teeth, her sword held at the ready.
Ethan says "Just eliminate them for now."
Ethan launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fades out of the nightmare.
Kylia says "Nnfph. Sorry, Miss Wilson. I tried my best."
Luna draws back her sword, a vehement flame lapping at its razor-sharp edges. she slashes at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, attempting to raze them. The sword is parried by him.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Luna, it is parried by her razor-sharp Skofnung.
Withdrawing his bloodied bayonet from the falling beret-wearing figure that then disperses into nothing, Ethan adjusts his sights upon the other and approaches with wroth in his eyes.
Kylia fades out of the nightmare.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Kylia, it mildly wounds her left shoulder.
Harriet takes hold of her infamous riding crop and swings it around in front of her. It swats into nothing but air.
Sarah fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
Harriet says "I am sitting in an office chair that is quite comfy."
Ethan launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it is parried by him.
Luna starts to glow with a bright white light.
"You did well, everly..." Sarah murmurs of the fading woman, shaking her head, "Very well..."
Luna draws back her sword, a vehement flame lapping at its razor-sharp edges. she slashes at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, attempting to raze them. The sword is parried by him.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Luna, it is parried by her razor-sharp Skofnung.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Ethan moves protectively towards Luna.
Sarah fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Harriet gets up and tries to run, but... she apparently hits a wall, and she decides that was definitely not a wise idea in the darkness.
Ethan launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it is parried by him.
Luna draws back her sword, a vehement flame lapping at its razor-sharp edges. she slashes at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, attempting to raze them. The sword impacts against his armor.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Luna, it is parried by her razor-sharp Skofnung.
"Come oooon!" Luna complains rather loudly as she fights toe-to-toe with the beret-wearing figure.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Each blow, while imprecise, is launched to try to throw the beret-wielding figure as both Luna and Ethan strike at the figure in tandem.
Sarah fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which misses her.
Harriet says "I am in an office, based on the items I've bumped into. But it is pitch black. So I am sitting on a chair."
"He's on the backfoot," Ethan yells, his rifle preparing to make another stabbing thrust.
Ethan launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it impacts against his armor.
Indeed, Harriet has seated herself back onto that executive office chair.
Ethan says "Finish it, Payne. Drive these Sapphire bastards out of here."
Luna's weapons start to glimmer with flame.
Luna draws back her sword, a vehement flame lapping at its razor-sharp edges. she slashes at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, attempting to raze them. The sword strikes his armor with bruising force.
a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fades out of the nightmare.
Luna says "Hell yeah."
Luna says "I need to heal."
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
"Right. Eyes south now," Ethan commands, immediately refocusing his efforts once the last of the beret-wielding fanatics falls.
Ethan says "Move to the capture point."
Ethan runs towards the objective.
Sarah fires off a shot at bus which damages it.
Luna runs towards the objective.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her metal scalpel knife.
Ethan runs towards the objective.
Sarah fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Harriet says "Yes, we do not need the entire existence of factions hearing about that now, do we, darling?"
Luna runs towards the objective.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Sarah, it deflects off her shield.
Ethan runs towards the objective.
Sarah fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Luna says "Have any bandages, Commander?"
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Sarah which impacts against her armor.
Ethan says "Yes. Do you need to be patched up?"
Luna says "Please. "
Luna says "Lovely, thank you Commander."
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Sarah which ineffectually wounds her right leg.
"No problem," Ethan replies as he once again resumes his charge towards the close-by capture point.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Sarah which ineffectually wounds her left leg.
Luna makes a supernatural leap to Sarah.
Ethan says "Careful, Payne. We have the numbers advantage."
Luna says "I'm alright!"
Sarah fades out of the nightmare.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Sarah which mildly wounds her right shoulder.
Ethan says "Sarah's gone."
Ethan runs towards the objective.
Ethan continues downloading the data.
Luna says "Coming back."
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Luna which misses her.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Luna says "Fuh-- "
Luna runs towards the objective.
Ethan says "Damn it."
Ethan says "Why we don't run off."
Luna says "It's okay!"
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Luna which misses her.
"Focus fire on the vigilantes. If they get behind cover, fall back to cover," Ethan orders.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Luna which misses her.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Luna charges toward Ethan.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Ethan fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes her armor with bruising force.
local vigilante with an AR-15 fades out of the nightmare.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Luna says "Why can't I target...?"
Luna nocks back an arrow against her bow and draws, holding steady while she aim at local vigilante with an AR-15. Once released, the arrow screams through the air, engulfed in icy blue flame. The arrow misses her.
Ethan throws a tear gas grenade at Ethan.
Ethan fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 launches a stab at Ethan, it is parried by his Gerber STRONGARM dropped point knife.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Luna draws back her sword, a vehement flame lapping at its razor-sharp edges. she slashes at local vigilante with an AR-15, attempting to raze them. The sword is parried by her.
"Fucking too many," Ethan grumbles, trying to fend off the lot of the vigilantes.
Luna says "I'm also getting a nice, healthy dose of tear gas."
Harriet hums to herself. She *thwaps* her riding crop against the leather of her boot that is encapsulating a calf.
Ethan says "Move away."
Ethan says "Corner. "
Ethan charges toward corner.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Harriet says "I dare say I might have to kill myself. I do not know if anyone else is even still alive out there."
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Harriet says "And if I am the last one standing, then, dear me..."
Ethan fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which misses her.
Luna charges toward Ethan.
Ethan says "Can you bandage me, Payne?"
Ethan charges toward corner.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which deflects off his shield.
Luna says "If I can catch you!"
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which deflects off his shield.
Ethan fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Luna charges toward Ethan.
Harriet waits and waits and waits. Yes she does! All the while, however... as it seems that waiting does not mean that she is patient at all... smacking her riding crop against her boot.
Ethan says "Thank you"
Ethan charges toward corner.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Ethan says "Fuck. They beat us to the corner."
Harriet takes in a long, deep breath, and she looks about the area curiously. Nothing can be seen. Not a thing.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Luna says "There's a taxi, sedan, and a van."
Harriet begins to whistle. Perhaps someone in the distance will hear her tune and put her out of her misery? One can only pray and hope!
Luna says "Taxi is closest."
Ethan says "Move to the taxi"
Ethan fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Ethan charges toward taxi.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which deflects off his shield.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which deflects off his shield.
Harriet licks at her lips. She tilts back her head. Can't even see the ceiling! "Hello? Is anyone out there?" she calls out loudly, desperate for someone to save this utter nonsense to come to an end.
Ethan throws a grenade at local vigilante with an AR-15.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which impacts against his Safeguard Plate Carrier Series 2 armor.
Luna charges toward taxi.
Ethan charges toward taxi.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which impacts against his armor.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Luna which misses her.
Luna nocks back an arrow against her bow and draws, holding steady while she aim at local vigilante with an AR-15. Once released, the arrow screams through the air, engulfed in icy blue flame. The arrow
Luna says "FUH! "
Ethan says "Did you charge into the grenade?"
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which impacts against his Safeguard Plate Carrier Series 2 armor.
Luna says "Maybe! "
Ethan fires off a shot at local vigilante with an AR-15 which strikes the corner he's taking cover behind.
Luna makes a supernatural leap to taxi.
Luna says "I'm just sprinting for the taxi!"
Ethan says "Take cover. I will likely go down at this rate."
Harriet has to wait some more. She shifts on the chair, crossing her legs one way, then shifting again and crossing them in another. Fidgeting, the tap, tap, taps of her weapon slash equestrian tool get louder.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which ineffectually wounds his right arm.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which ineffectually wounds his left leg.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which ineffectually wounds his left leg.
Luna says "It was a pleasure doing battle with you, Commander."
Luna charges toward taxi.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which ineffectually wounds his forehead.
Ethan fades out of the nightmare.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Ethan which mildly wounds his left arm.
Harriet stretches. She stretches as much as her body will allow while confined to an ultra expensive office chair.
Harriet screams at the top of her lungs now, "Is there anybody out there?!"
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Luna which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Luna charges toward taxi.
Harriet admits to whomever will listen, "I cannot see a single thing and attempting to move has only slammed me into walls. It is entirely embarrassing."
Luna emits a tiny whine as she is shot at, blood seeping from the bullet holes in her jacket.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Luna which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Luna which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Luna fades out of the nightmare.
Local vigilante with an AR-15 fires off a shot at Luna which mildly wounds her left shoulder.
Harriet says "Cailyn, my dear, I am going to have to end myself, I fear."
Harriet rises up from the seat. A pity, really. If there were lighting she might have been able to enjoy the spot a little more. She begins to hit herself with the riding crop as she is certain she is the last person standing.
Harriet swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her riding crop.
Harriet says "Remind me to acquire another torch today!"
Harriet swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her riding crop.
Harriet keeps beating herself with that riding crop.
Harriet says "It is not pleasant, I can assure you!"
Harriet swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her riding crop.
Harriet swings her weapon at Harriet, it impacts against her concealable bulletproof vest.
Harriet suffers through it all, which also seems to be kind of exciting for her. What a strange woman.
Harriet closes her eyes as she tries to finish herself off. NOT LIKE THAT.
Harriet swings her weapon at Harriet, it ineffectually wounds her chest.
Harriet fades out of the nightmare.