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The Hands Operation In New York New York
The Hand and The Temple face-off in a chaotic encounter amidst the forests near New York. The Hand members, including Deacon and Kylia, charge toward various points of cover as they engage in a fierce firefight with their rivals. Despite a misfire from Declan, the teams altercate, exchanging fire and attempting to outmaneuver each other, with Samantha taking strategic shots and Harriet consistently aiming at weak points. Deacon's gun jams amidst the mayhem, while Kylia makes controversial statements, trying to disseminate The Hand's misinformation under the guise of righteous supremacy. Tension escalates as The Hand starts to lose ground, declan's and several others' weapons jam, and allies like Evelynn fade from the gruesome spectacle.
As the conflict barrels towards a climax, members of The Temple, Carter and Harriet, along with Cailyn, seem to gain the upper hand. The Hand's operatives progressively falter and fade out of the nightmare, like Samantha and Deacon. Harriet and Carter fire upon Kylia, eventually causing her to give up her pursuit and fade too. Harriet and Cailyn try to take refuge behind rocks and exchange playful puns with Carter throughout the skirmish, suggesting a momentary respite and camaraderie in the heat of battle. But, as more third-party opportunists appear, the momentum shifts — Sarah falls, Carter gets wounded and fades as well. In a last stand, Cailyn shines brightly with luminescence before she too fades, leaving Harriet outnumbered, to eventually wane as the fight concludes. The frayed alliances and strategies crumble in the unforgiving landscape as both sides assess the aftermath of their forest encounter.
At Tue Dec 5 2023, in a forest near New York, New York
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue spread (or squash) the Hand's deliberate misinformation until the process is complete.
The recent upheaval led by the Temple in seizing control and ousting the Vampire Court has thrown a wrench into The Hand's ability to manipulate the area. With the once-influential Vampire Court weakened, The Hand's intricate network of alliances and covert dealings has suffered a severe blow. The vacuum left by the court's removal has created unforeseen challenges, as The Hand navigates through a tumultuous landscape where the balance of power has shifted.
The Temple's stringent anti-supernatural stance and their swift actions against the vampire hierarchy have made operating in the shadows increasingly precarious for The Hand, forcing them to reassess their strategies and alliances in this new, hostile environment.
To this end, the society has begun to spread deliberate misinformation about supernatural mistreatment to incite innocent supernaturals and garner support for The Hand's pro-supernatural supremacist agenda. They have begun to create false witness accounts that claim to have experienced or witnessed supernatural mistreatment, presenting themselves as champions for supernatural rights, defenders against perceived mistreatment, attempting to capitalize on the emotionally charged atmosphere to mobilize supporters for The Hand's cause.
a forested area surrounding a media outlet
It is afternoon, about 49F(9C) degrees, and the sky is partly covered by dark grey clouds.
Deacon charges toward tree.
Samantha draws a rune in the air with her fingertip, water vapor trailing behind her finger.
Samantha says "Oh shit, we got peoples."
Sarah charges toward tree.
Harriet charges toward rock.
Sarah says "Tree. "
Kylia charges toward tree.
Declan charges toward log.
Evelynn charges toward tree.
Cailyn charges toward Harriet.
Samantha says "Go straight for them?"
Declan nods. "Get behind the log."
Samantha charges toward log.
Harriet takes off in a rush towards the rock.
Declan says "How many do you count?"
Samantha says "Four Hand."
Harriet says "The rock looks good enough to me."
Sarah says "....why are the templars investing this much in an operation so close to a strategically more relevant one? What a strange choice...."
Evelynn says "They are not, they have a garrison here."
Evelynn says "They will always get some troops to defend."
Harriet grumbles a bit as she approaches the granite protruding from the hard ground.
Sarah says "....Ah. I thought they had less guards around."
Kylia says "Would've been nice if they'd thrown some of their reserves away."
Deacon charges toward tree.
"Stand by, let them approach - we'll take out that third party first if they're in effective range," suggetss Declan.
Harriet charges toward rock.
Declan says "Okay, target that tall guy."
Declan fires off a shot at Deacon which misses him.
Sarah charges toward tree.
Evelynn charges toward tree.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at an opportunistic third party with her M4, it misses him.
Taking careful aim, Declan fires off a well-placed shot into Deacon 's armor that will strikes the log he's taking cover behind.
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.
Cailyn charges toward rock.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Deacon charges toward tree.
Samantha says "They're a lot closer to the capture point than us, setting up at that tree."
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Deacon, it misses him.
Declan fires off a shot at Deacon which misses him.
Sarah charges toward tree.
Evelynn charges toward tree.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at tree with her M4, it damages it.
Lifting his rifle, a kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a projectile from the underbarrel at Deacon to explode which misses him.
Declan says "No, attack the tree!"
Sarah launches an attack at Declan which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
"I heard the Temple are evil racists." Kylia announces, of the virtuous group that'd defended virtuously defended innocents from a court of predatory vampires. It's a stupid lie that no one should believe, but here she is, trying to spread that lie.
Deacon says "Aim at the log."
Harriet narrows her eyes, and she glances away from the sapling briefly to view Evelynn.
Declan says "Attack Sarah, privates."
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Evelynn glances to her shadow and as if with a mind of it's own it begins to detach from @n
Kylia charges toward tree.
Kylia fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Declan says "We'll have to move on them then."
Samantha says "You sent the soldiers after them?"
Deacon charges toward tree.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Sarah, it strikes the tree she's taking cover behind.
Declan fires off a shot at Deacon which strikes the tree he's taking cover behind.
Declan says "Yeah. "
Evelynn charges toward tree.
Samantha charges toward tree.
Lifting his rifle, a kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a projectile from the underbarrel at Deacon to explode which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"What is it?" Cailyn asks Harriet, following her gaze.
Samantha says "Charging, if you get too shot fall back."
Harriet lines up her next shot, squinting some before focusing through the sight on her rifle.
Declan charges toward tree.
Deacon's gun looks like it suddenly jams.
Sarah launches an attack at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Deacon says "The templar are charging, and my gun's jammed."
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Sarah says "Get those operatives out of the way before it becomes close combat."
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Kylia charges toward tree.
Evelynn fires off a shot at Samantha which misses her.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Kylia fires off a shot at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which misses him.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Sarah, it strikes the tree she's taking cover behind.
Declan fires off a shot at Deacon which strikes the tree he's taking cover behind.
Samantha charges toward Sarah.
Evelynn makes a supernatural leap to Samantha.
Declan charges toward tree.
Sarah launches an attack at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Samantha lashes out at Evelynn with her spear, it is parried by her small hunting knife.
Deacon says "Someone cover me so I can patch up."
Carter charges toward rock.
Deacon says "Declan's peppering me. "
Evelynn narrows her eyes on the bubble gum haired woman. She levels her pistol, but decides not to fire as she leaps into combat for melee instead.
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Evelynn launches a stab at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Kylia fires off a shot at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which impacts against his armor.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.
Kylia says "I'd suggest we try to take down the crocodile first."
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which misses her.
Samantha rolls to the side when Evelynn comes crashing down out of the side, springing back up to engage her with her tridents.
A humanoid faceless shadow swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Deacon, it strikes the tree he's taking cover behind.
Declan fires off a shot at Evelynn which misses her.
Sarah says "You'll have to leave cover for us to be able to protect you."
Lifting his rifle, a kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a projectile from the underbarrel at Deacon to explode which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Carter slips himself along and makes way for the rock, taking a knee to continue launching shots at the sapling.
a humanoid faceless shadow fades out of the nightmare.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it is parried by her small hunting knife.
Declan charges toward Samantha.
Declan says "One down."
Sarah launches an attack at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which misses him.
Samantha lashes out at Evelynn with her spear, it is parried by her small hunting knife.
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Evelynn launches a stab at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Kylia fires off a shot at a small, dark green baby crocodile which misses her.
Harriet peers about the area, taking in the sights and sounds and gives Carter a nod as he ends up alongside herself and Cailyn.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Evelynn charges toward tree.
Evelynn says "Assistance if possible."
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Evelynn, it misses her.
Declan fires off a shot at Evelynn which deflects off her shield.
Declan's gun looks like it suddenly jams.
Taking careful aim, a kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a well-placed shot into Deacon 's armor that will sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Declan says "Eliminate that dark-haired woman."
Kylia raises her weapon and fires, the shots punctuating the air with controlled precision, though her bullets countinue to strike the ground around a small, dark green baby crocodile.
Sarah moves protectively towards Samantha.
Sarah launches an attack at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which misses him.
Samantha lashes out at Sarah with her spear, it is parried by her blowgun.
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Evelynn launches a stab at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it impacts against his armor.
"Miss Wilson." Samantha greets politely as she stabs at Sarah
Kylia fires off a shot at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Evelynn charges toward tree.
Samantha charges toward tree.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which misses her.
Harriet flicks her tongue across her teeth, assessing the state of that baby tree in the distance. "Pity we did not end up placed like this two hours ago..." she confesses aloud, but mostly to herself.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit fires off a shot at Samantha which misses her.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Evelynn, it deflects off her shield.
Declan fires off a shot at Evelynn which impacts against her kevlar vest layered with advanced electronic augmentations.
Evelynn says "Bandage? "
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Deacon with her claws which is dodged by him.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Stepping forward, a kevlar-clad Templar operative swings a testing strike out toward Deacon that will strikes his armor with bruising force.
a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Sarah moves protectively towards Evelynn.
Deacon says "I'm a little better."
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is blocked by him.
Declan charges toward Samantha.
"Mm.", Carter offers, giving a nod to Harriet once. "It would've been better.", he observes quietly, launching yet another bolt at that poor little baby tree.
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Evelynn launches a stab at a small, dark green baby crocodile, it is parried by her.
Kylia fires off a shot at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which strikes the tree he's taking cover behind.
Sarah says "Return to cover to heal up if necessary."
Harriet uses the scope of her rifle to watch Sarah punch an operative in the face. She snorts softly in amusement.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it is parried by his damascus military sabre.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it is parried by his damascus military sabre.
Samantha charges toward tree.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.
Samantha lashes out at Evelynn with her spear, it ineffectually wounds her right arm.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which misses her.
"Mmhmm," Cailyn hums out gently.
Evelynn says "I need a bandage."
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit launches a stab at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Evelynn, it ineffectually wounds her right arm.
Harriet nods in full agreement with Carter and Cailyn.
Declan fires off a shot at Evelynn which ineffectually wounds her left arm.
Evelynn fades out of the nightmare.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Evelynn with her claws which mildly wounds her left leg.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
With a powerful lunge, Samantha gives a thrust of his sabre at Deacon with all his might that is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Sarah charges toward tree.
Declan says "Coming. "
Sarah throws a punch at Samantha, it strikes her in the jaw.
Deacon moves protectively towards Sarah.
Declan moves protectively towards Samantha.
Sarah says "Already gone."
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it is parried by his damascus military sabre.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it is parried by his damascus military sabre.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which misses her.
"Ow. Did you see that?" Cailyn asks Harriet and Carter. "Sam just got the shit knocked out of her."
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit launches a stab at Samantha, it impacts against her armor.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Sarah, it strikes the tree she's taking cover behind.
After taking another shot, Harriet scans back to the group, laughing some at the brawling going on between The Hand and the Temple. "She really sees her part out in The Hand, using a fist to fight... That President..."
Declan throws a punch at Deacon, it is blocked by him.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Deacon with her claws which is dodged by him.
With a powerful lunge, tree gives a thrust of his sabre at Deacon with all his might that damages it.
Carter scopes in right as Samantha's getting punched in the jaw by Sarah. "Jeez. That looks like it hurt.", he muses.
Sarah throws a punch at tree, it damages it.
Sarah charges toward tree.
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it ineffectually wounds his stomach.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it ineffectually wounds his left leg.
Harriet mms softly, "But Sam is still standing. This is something akin to a pay-per-view view." She smirks some at Cailyn, and then watches as Kylia runs out in the open.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Samantha lashes out at Deacon with her spear, it ineffectually wounds his stomach.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which impacts against her black plate carrier.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit launches a stab at Samantha, it impacts against her armor.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Deacon, it ineffectually wounds his right arm.
Declan throws a punch at Deacon, it strikes him in the stomach.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Deacon with her claws which ineffectually wounds his stomach.
Harriet murmurs out, "Come on little tree... down you go..."
With a powerful lunge, a small, dark green baby crocodile gives a thrust of his sabre at Deacon with all his might that ineffectually wounds her right arm.
a small, dark green baby crocodile fades out of the nightmare.
Sarah launches an attack at Samantha which impacts against her armor.
Samantha fades out of the nightmare.
"Bubbles can take a hit like no other.", Carter quips amusedly, nocking another bolt and unleashing on the little tree.
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which impacts against her armor.
Harriet continues in silent prayer as she focuses on the sapling. But then the words of Carter cause her to emit a laugh.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it impacts against his armor.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it ineffectually wounds his left leg.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
sapling fades out of the nightmare.
Deacon says "I'm gonna go down."
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Deacon, it impacts against his form-fitting tactical vest.
"I dunno what I would think if I were punched line that. Probably would be down like a sack of potatoes," Cailyn hums out.
Declan throws a punch at Deacon, it ineffectually wounds his forehead.
Declan says "Zheng, still with us?"
Sarah says "Leave cover so I can protect youi"
With a powerful lunge, Declan gives a thrust of his sabre at Deacon with all his might that is parried by his black ceramic knife.
Carter says "Mm. We've felled a baby tree."
Harriet nods to Kylia. "There's our next target."
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at Kylia, it misses her.
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is blocked by him.
Cailyn says "Oo- More people are fist fighting."
Claire says "We really need codenames for this. Yes!"
Kylia charges toward rock.
Cailyn's weapons start to glimmer with flame.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Cailyn fires off a shot at Kylia which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Harriet hopes whole heartedly, "I hope everyone starts kung fu fighting at some point."
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it impacts against his form-fitting tactical vest.
Deacon fades out of the nightmare.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it mildly wounds his left leg.
Carter says "Dear me. The President seems to be going ham today. I wasn't aware that I signed up for free tickets to a boxing match."
Harriet fires off a shot at Kylia which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Claire fades out of the nightmare.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which mildly wounds her left arm.
Cailyn draws her fingers along the barrel of her mp5, shooting flaming bullets at Kylia.
With urgency etched across her face, Kylia charges towards the rock, a swift and evasive maneuver to avoid the oncoming gunfire. It's probably not the smartest move to have made - but she seems to have given up on trying to claim the tree.
Declan throws a punch at Sarah, it is blocked by her.
Harriet laughs more, and she replies to Carter, "It is truly quite the show!"
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at Kylia, it misses her.
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is blocked by him.
Kylia charges toward rock.
"Quick, Sarah! Hit him in the gut! He won't be expecting it!" Cailyn shouts, probably not helping.
Cailyn fires off a shot at Kylia which misses her.
Carter snickers as he scopes in on Kylia, letting another bolt fly. "Indeed.", he comments to Harriet amusedly.
Harriet fires off a shot at Kylia which impacts against her leather bodysuit.
Declan throws a punch at Sarah, it is blocked by her.
Kylia's luck teeters on the brink as exhaustion creeps into her charge. Bolts whiz perilously close, grazing past with a menacing precision that inches ever nearer. Fatigue paints her features, but determination fuels each laborious step.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at Kylia, it impacts against her armor.
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is blocked by him.
"Hey, Sarah," Declan says to Sarah, like he's not trying to punch her - though he's losing his breath in the fighting.
"I should get an actual combat outfit. Maybe I'll go shopping today," Cailyn hums as she sprays in Kylia's direction.
Kylia charges toward rock.
Cailyn fires off a shot at Kylia which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Kylia fades out of the nightmare.
Sarah says "I do not recall meeting you, and we are certainly not on a first name basis"
Declan throws a punch at Sarah, it is blocked by her.
"I wonder if they're trash talking each other as they pummel away at each other.", Carter muses as he lines up another shot on someone, which impacts against her bodysuit.
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Harriet is dressed for a dressage tournament, so she can't really say anything.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is blocked by him.
Cailyn says "Oh, did I get her?"
"I wonder if they're trash talking each other as they pummel away at each other.", Carter muses as he lines up another shot, this time on the brush that Harriet took aim at, glancing over to Cailyn. "I think so, I lost sight of her."
Harriet nods to Cailyn in confirmation. "Indeed. Well done, Cailyn."
Cailyn fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Declan throws a punch at a Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit, it is blocked by him.
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
"Heh. I'm just really good," Cailyn claims with a few nods. "Hey Carter? What sort of style should I go for?"
Carter says "Mark the counts: one Hand operative, one baby tree."
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is blocked by him.
Cailyn fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Declan throws a punch at a Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit, it strikes him in the jaw.
Declan says "Just - lacking firepower!"
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
"Mm? Something flexible that allows for a good mix of protection, mobility, and elegance.", Carter offers with a chime to Cailyn. "I'd have to think a bit more on what that might look like."
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it strikes him in the chest.
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Sarah says "Says the one being aided by 2 soldiers and 2 randoms from whatever alley they cralwd out"
"Both formidable enemies," Harriet replies to Carter. "The sapling was probably thinking, 'leaf me alone!'" she shares in a terrible pun.
a Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit fades out of the nightmare.
Sarah says "Oh sure now you fight each other"
Declan throws a punch at Sarah, it is blocked by her.
Cailyn fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Harriet offers a tip of her head Carter's way at his suggestion to Cailyn. "He has fashion sense, this one. Listen to that."
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it strikes him in the jaw.
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Carter snickers to Harriet. "It was probably like, 'Birch, please.'", he quips back as he continues firing bolts into the brush.
"Oh gods... Harry is starting with her puns," Cailyn groans. "Help me, Carter. No! Not you too!"
a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Declan throws a punch at Sarah, it is blocked by her.
Cailyn fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is blocked by him.
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Declan throws a punch at an opportunistic third party, it strikes her in the jaw.
Cailyn fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
Harriet begins to laugh as soon as Carter joins in and poor Cailyn must suffer. "We're going to leave Cailyn -stumped- as to how she ended up with us being -knotty- and making tree related puns. They are really -poplar-, though, and she'll understand that soon enough."
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it strikes him in the jaw.
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Declan launches a stab at an opportunistic third party, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
Cailyn fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
Sarah throws a punch at Declan, it is blocked by him.
Cailyn groans loudly, "I'm about to ask the Hand if they can take me out first so I don't have to suffer like this."
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Declan, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
Harriet glances at Cailyn. "Come on, branch out a little!"
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her blowgun.
"Mm. It appears that.. well, whoever *those* guys are.." - Carter gestures at someone - "are now engaging the Temple.", before giggling at Harriet's continued puns, glancing back to Cailyn, quirking his brows. "You'll never get her to *leaf* you alone.", he quips amusedly, taking a shot at the brush before swinging his scope over to the varying conflicts in the distance.
Harriet wets her lips as she prepares her next shot.
Declan launches a stab at an opportunistic third party, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
an opportunistic third party fades out of the nightmare.
"Mm. It appears that.. well, whoever *those* guys are.." - Carter gestures at one of those third-party fighters - "are now engaging the Temple.", before giggling at Harriet's continued puns, glancing back to Cailyn, quirking his brows. "You'll never get her to *leaf* you alone.", he quips amusedly, taking a shot at the brush before swinging his scope over to the varying conflicts in the distance.
Sarah throws a punch at Declan, it is blocked by him.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
"I'm actually quite wooden when it comes to pun humor," Cailyn states flatly.
Declan says "Just --"
Cailyn fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Sarah says "Have fun."
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Declan, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
Declan launches a stab at an opportunistic third party, it is parried by him.
"I'll have to add it to my skill tree.", Carter states as he nocks another bolt.
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
brush fades out of the nightmare.
"I'm gonna need to go take a bath after this. For rest," Cailyn says before shaking her head, "Oh my god. That one was so bad."
Harriet scrunches her nose some, looking over at the group Carter mentions. "Curious," she expresses. "Maybe we can arrange for a tree-ty," is suggested to Cailyn before she's laughing heartily at Carter. "In all fir-ness, he has a good point."
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Declan, it impacts against his worn kevlar vest.
Declan launches a stab at an opportunistic third party, it is parried by him.
Sarah launches an attack at tree which damages it.
Sarah charges toward log.
"I'm sure with our help, we can get to the root of the problem," Cailyn provides to Harriet.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Declan, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
"Did Harry tell you how trunk I was last night?" Cailyn asks of Carter with an innocent tilt of her head.
Declan launches a stab at an opportunistic third party, it is parried by him.
Carter giggles at Cailyn, snorting at Harriet's suggestion that follows. "*Yew* are so funny.", he chimes, before glancing over to Cailyn. "How trunk you were?", he wonders innocently.
Harriet insists to Cailyn, "That one was a little sappy," teasingly. "Oh yes," she confirms to Carter. "She was falling over like timber last night."
Sarah launches an attack at tree which damages it.
"See, I can make puns too," Cailyn says before pausing and letting out a giggle. "It's elementree."
Harriet asks, "Anyone want to run to the capture, or should I?"
Declan fades out of the nightmare.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Declan, it mildly wounds his right leg.
Harriet nods to Cailyn, quite proud of her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her blowgun.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Cailyn says "Ack! "
Carter wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Cailyn's weapons start to glimmer with flame.
Cailyn launches an attack at an opportunistic third party which is parried by her.
Sarah throws a punch at an opportunistic third party, it is blocked by him.
"Hey! *Yew* are not welcome here, *birch!* *Leaf* us alone!", Carter complains at an opportunistic third party, moving to grapple him away.
Sarah runs towards the objective.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
"Where the hell did she come from?" Cailyn squeaks out as she swings around a flaming bass guitar. That, of course, has a long sword attached.
Harriet supposes as she readies her ridiculous riding crop, "Perhaps puns are our secret weapon for success."
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Carter wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Cailyn launches an attack at an opportunistic third party which is parried by her.
Sarah launches an attack at an opportunistic third party which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.
Harriet hmms. "It seems... I am also taking up the art of boxing..."
Carter recalls in singsong, "Everybody was Kung-Fu Fighting."
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
"I guess this check was really pining after me," Cailyn gets one last pun in.
Harriet swings her weapon at an opportunistic third party, it is parried by her.
Harriet admits, "I need to be more careful over what I wish for!" as she fights an opportunistic third party.
Cailyn launches an attack at an opportunistic third party which is parried by her.
Carter wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which sends up a spray of water near her feet.
"Ughhh. Get out of heeeeere.", Carter complains as if an opportunistic third party was mildly inconveniencing him, rustling through his bag to grab mister Gawain.
Cailyn launches an attack at an opportunistic third party which is parried by her.
Carter focuses on his puppet, before lifting it up to stand as it starts to move on its own!
"This is really not oak-kay!" Cailyn huffs out to an opportunistic third party.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Sarah charges toward tree.
Harriet swings her weapon at an opportunistic third party, it is parried by her.
Sarah throws a punch at an opportunistic third party, it strikes him in the stomach.
Carter wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Harriet continues to fight with an opportunistic third party, occasionally being able to smack him with the crop, but then realizing that something is very wrong with it. "I cannot hit for anything with this thing..."
"Leaf Harry alone!", Carter whines at an opportunistic third party, grabbing at the latter's arm and getting pushed back.
Harriet goes full force with her fists, as she now understands why the boxing matches commenced earlier.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her blowgun.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her blowgun.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Cailyn charges toward Harriet.
Sarah throws a punch at an opportunistic third party, it strikes him in the jaw.
Carter wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which strains her left wrist.
Harriet furrows her brow as she curls in her fingers towards her palm, getting ready to punch an opportunistic third party again.
Cailyn is legit useless with her fists, so she just backs out of the fight.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her blowgun.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her blowgun.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which strains her right knee.
an opportunistic third party fades out of the nightmare.
Carter tussels with an opportunistic third party, stepping out of the way right as an animated puppet with bladed arms swings at them with bruising force. "Woah.. Yeah, Gawain!", he cheers.
"Just shrub it off, Harry," Cailyn tells Harriet with a proud grin.
Sarah throws a punch at an opportunistic third party, it strikes him in the jaw.
Harriet shakes out her hand, looking a little pained, but trying to force a smile which just looks even more unnatural because... she doesn't usually smile all that much.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it deflects off her shield.
"I bet they're thinking that life's a beech," Cailyn hums. "Okay. I'll stop now- I made it unfunny."
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it deflects off her shield.
Harriet laughs wholeheartedly at Cailyn. "You're doing very well."
"Ugh. That makes me want to face... *palm*.", Carter quips to Cailyn with a smirk.
Sarah throws a punch at an opportunistic third party, it strikes him in the chest.
Harriet says to Cailyn, "Throw a bandage on me and then go to the capture point. Let's see what happens."
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it deflects off her shield.
Carter says "Sounds good. Let's go."
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it impacts against her armor.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Harriet nods to Cailyn. "Thank you," she says appreciatively.
Sarah throws a punch at an opportunistic third party, it strikes him in the jaw.
Harriet charges toward Carter.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Sarah makes a supernatural leap to log.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Cailyn says "Yes. You got it."
Carter says "Well, this seems to be going *much* better than earlier."
Harriet charges toward Carter.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which ineffectually wounds her right leg.
"It sure is!" Cailyn tells Carter.
"Knock on wood.", Carter adds, rapping his knuckles on an animated puppet with bladed arms a couple of times with a grin.
Harriet slows suddenly. "The shooters have taken out Sarah. And are behind cover. I was hoping she'd take them out. We should probably let them come back to us back there."
Sarah fades out of the nightmare.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which mildly wounds her right shoulder.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Harriet says, "Or at least... made her run away..."
Harriet suggests, "Carter, head to the capture, and Cailyn and I will shoot at the tree."
Cailyn says "I don't see her."
Harriet fires off a shot at tree which damages it.
Carter says "Sounds good."
Cailyn fires off a shot at tree which damages it.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at an opportunistic third party, it sends up a spray of water near his feet.
Cailyn says "Focus on the soldiers?"
Harriet telsl Cailyn, "The third party. They are coming for us."
Harriet fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which sends up a spray of water near his feet.
Cailyn nods as she swings her gun up.
Harriet charges toward Carter.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Cailyn nods as she swings her gun up.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which sends up a spray of water near his feet.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Harriet which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at an opportunistic third party, it misses him.
Harriet looks thrilled. Truly.
Harriet fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which misses him.
Carter continues advancing on the capture point, firing bolts off at an opportunistic third party as they shoot an animated puppet with bladed arms, their attacks grazing off the latter's force armor.
Harriet moves protectively towards Carter.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which misses him.
an animated puppet with bladed arms fades out of the nightmare.
Carter says "Ah, alas. Poor Gawain."
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at an opportunistic third party, it misses him.
Cailyn says "They're getting behind the tree!"
Harriet fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which strikes his armor with bruising force.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which sends up a spray of water near his feet.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Harriet grumbles a bit. "Okay, we should fall back so they come after us, perhaps."
Harriet fires off a shot at tree which damages it.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
Harriet charges toward rock.
Carter hums. "Mm. Okay. Off the point, then?", he wonders to someone, before lifting his legs as a shot just misses his leg. "Okay, okay, jeez."
Harriet is heading over towards the rock a bit, just to get out of their fire range to try and pull them.
Cailyn charges toward Harriet.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Cailyn says "More just showed up!"
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at an opportunistic third party, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which misses her.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Carter hums. "Mm. Okay. Off the point, then?", he wonders to Harriet, before lifting his legs as a shot just misses his leg. "Okay, okay, jeez."
Harriet laughs amusedly, "Yes, they are coming at full force!" to Carter.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
Harriet fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which strikes the rock she's taking cover behind.
Harriet charges toward rock.
Carter says "They stole our rock!"
Cailyn charges toward Harriet.
Cailyn says "That's not fair!"
Harriet is running with all of her might towards their beloved piece of granite.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at an opportunistic third party, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which strikes the rock she's taking cover behind.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Harriet oofs as Cailyn shoots at the rock.
Cailyn says "Sorry! "
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which ineffectually wounds his right leg.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which ineffectually wounds his left arm.
Carter says "-Ack... Not feeling great.."
Harriet charges toward rock.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which ineffectually wounds his left leg.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which impacts against his black fitted kevlar vest.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at an opportunistic third party, it misses her.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which misses her.
Cailyn charges toward Harriet.
Carter winces, letting out a pained sound as he's shot in the leg. "Ack.."
Carter charges toward Cailyn.
Cailyn says "Just get here!"
Carter fades out of the nightmare.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Carter, it mildly wounds his right shoulder.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
Harriet looks over at someone in the distance. "He's pretty far!" she tells Cailyn.
Harriet fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which misses her.
Cailyn says "Well crap."
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Harriet expresses, "Wood you believe it!" as she fights with the second third party opportunist.
Cailyn says "I would!"
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
"I wouldn't want to go down with anyone else, you know," Cailyn tells Harriet with a gentle smile.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
Harriet is getting smacked around by two of these fighters now, and she says, "We really need to spruce ourselves up!" before she gives Cailyn a smile right back.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which misses him.
Cailyn starts to glow with a bright white light.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Cailyn grins wider now as she starts to glow, "Okay, okay. The puns are starting to glow on me now."
Harriet is swinging her fists to try and fight this ridiculous match up. "Good!"
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it is dodged by her.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which strains her right shoulder.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it impacts against her form-fitted armored vest.
Harriet utters out an, "Oh, goodness..." as both her and Cailyn get surrounded by five more.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
Cailyn says "Well. Think I'll go down before you?"
Harriet asks, "Are we taking bets?" curiously of Cailyn.
"I bet a penny I will!" Cailyn tells Harriet.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which strains her right knee.
Cailyn launches an attack at an opportunistic third party which is parried by her.
Cailyn fades out of the nightmare.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it mildly wounds her left arm.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it deflects off her shield.
Harriet says "A penny saved is a penny earned."
Harriet puts up a good fight, wrenching arms and dislocating knees.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which strains her right shoulder.
an opportunistic third party fades out of the nightmare.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it deflects off her shield.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it impacts against her armor.
Harriet swipes a forearm across her forehead as she takes another one down.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Harriet fades out of the nightmare.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it mildly wounds her right arm.
As the conflict barrels towards a climax, members of The Temple, Carter and Harriet, along with Cailyn, seem to gain the upper hand. The Hand's operatives progressively falter and fade out of the nightmare, like Samantha and Deacon. Harriet and Carter fire upon Kylia, eventually causing her to give up her pursuit and fade too. Harriet and Cailyn try to take refuge behind rocks and exchange playful puns with Carter throughout the skirmish, suggesting a momentary respite and camaraderie in the heat of battle. But, as more third-party opportunists appear, the momentum shifts — Sarah falls, Carter gets wounded and fades as well. In a last stand, Cailyn shines brightly with luminescence before she too fades, leaving Harriet outnumbered, to eventually wane as the fight concludes. The frayed alliances and strategies crumble in the unforgiving landscape as both sides assess the aftermath of their forest encounter.
At Tue Dec 5 2023, in a forest near New York, New York
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue spread (or squash) the Hand's deliberate misinformation until the process is complete.
The recent upheaval led by the Temple in seizing control and ousting the Vampire Court has thrown a wrench into The Hand's ability to manipulate the area. With the once-influential Vampire Court weakened, The Hand's intricate network of alliances and covert dealings has suffered a severe blow. The vacuum left by the court's removal has created unforeseen challenges, as The Hand navigates through a tumultuous landscape where the balance of power has shifted.
The Temple's stringent anti-supernatural stance and their swift actions against the vampire hierarchy have made operating in the shadows increasingly precarious for The Hand, forcing them to reassess their strategies and alliances in this new, hostile environment.
To this end, the society has begun to spread deliberate misinformation about supernatural mistreatment to incite innocent supernaturals and garner support for The Hand's pro-supernatural supremacist agenda. They have begun to create false witness accounts that claim to have experienced or witnessed supernatural mistreatment, presenting themselves as champions for supernatural rights, defenders against perceived mistreatment, attempting to capitalize on the emotionally charged atmosphere to mobilize supporters for The Hand's cause.
a forested area surrounding a media outlet
It is afternoon, about 49F(9C) degrees, and the sky is partly covered by dark grey clouds.
Deacon charges toward tree.
Samantha draws a rune in the air with her fingertip, water vapor trailing behind her finger.
Samantha says "Oh shit, we got peoples."
Sarah charges toward tree.
Harriet charges toward rock.
Sarah says "Tree. "
Kylia charges toward tree.
Declan charges toward log.
Evelynn charges toward tree.
Cailyn charges toward Harriet.
Samantha says "Go straight for them?"
Declan nods. "Get behind the log."
Samantha charges toward log.
Harriet takes off in a rush towards the rock.
Declan says "How many do you count?"
Samantha says "Four Hand."
Harriet says "The rock looks good enough to me."
Sarah says "....why are the templars investing this much in an operation so close to a strategically more relevant one? What a strange choice...."
Evelynn says "They are not, they have a garrison here."
Evelynn says "They will always get some troops to defend."
Harriet grumbles a bit as she approaches the granite protruding from the hard ground.
Sarah says "....Ah. I thought they had less guards around."
Kylia says "Would've been nice if they'd thrown some of their reserves away."
Deacon charges toward tree.
"Stand by, let them approach - we'll take out that third party first if they're in effective range," suggetss Declan.
Harriet charges toward rock.
Declan says "Okay, target that tall guy."
Declan fires off a shot at Deacon which misses him.
Sarah charges toward tree.
Evelynn charges toward tree.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at an opportunistic third party with her M4, it misses him.
Taking careful aim, Declan fires off a well-placed shot into Deacon 's armor that will strikes the log he's taking cover behind.
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.
Cailyn charges toward rock.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Deacon charges toward tree.
Samantha says "They're a lot closer to the capture point than us, setting up at that tree."
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Deacon, it misses him.
Declan fires off a shot at Deacon which misses him.
Sarah charges toward tree.
Evelynn charges toward tree.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at tree with her M4, it damages it.
Lifting his rifle, a kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a projectile from the underbarrel at Deacon to explode which misses him.
Declan says "No, attack the tree!"
Sarah launches an attack at Declan which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
"I heard the Temple are evil racists." Kylia announces, of the virtuous group that'd defended virtuously defended innocents from a court of predatory vampires. It's a stupid lie that no one should believe, but here she is, trying to spread that lie.
Deacon says "Aim at the log."
Harriet narrows her eyes, and she glances away from the sapling briefly to view Evelynn.
Declan says "Attack Sarah, privates."
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Evelynn glances to her shadow and as if with a mind of it's own it begins to detach from @n
Kylia charges toward tree.
Kylia fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Declan says "We'll have to move on them then."
Samantha says "You sent the soldiers after them?"
Deacon charges toward tree.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Sarah, it strikes the tree she's taking cover behind.
Declan fires off a shot at Deacon which strikes the tree he's taking cover behind.
Declan says "Yeah. "
Evelynn charges toward tree.
Samantha charges toward tree.
Lifting his rifle, a kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a projectile from the underbarrel at Deacon to explode which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"What is it?" Cailyn asks Harriet, following her gaze.
Samantha says "Charging, if you get too shot fall back."
Harriet lines up her next shot, squinting some before focusing through the sight on her rifle.
Declan charges toward tree.
Deacon's gun looks like it suddenly jams.
Sarah launches an attack at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Deacon says "The templar are charging, and my gun's jammed."
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Sarah says "Get those operatives out of the way before it becomes close combat."
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Kylia charges toward tree.
Evelynn fires off a shot at Samantha which misses her.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Kylia fires off a shot at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which misses him.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Sarah, it strikes the tree she's taking cover behind.
Declan fires off a shot at Deacon which strikes the tree he's taking cover behind.
Samantha charges toward Sarah.
Evelynn makes a supernatural leap to Samantha.
Declan charges toward tree.
Sarah launches an attack at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Samantha lashes out at Evelynn with her spear, it is parried by her small hunting knife.
Deacon says "Someone cover me so I can patch up."
Carter charges toward rock.
Deacon says "Declan's peppering me. "
Evelynn narrows her eyes on the bubble gum haired woman. She levels her pistol, but decides not to fire as she leaps into combat for melee instead.
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Evelynn launches a stab at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Kylia fires off a shot at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which impacts against his armor.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.
Kylia says "I'd suggest we try to take down the crocodile first."
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which misses her.
Samantha rolls to the side when Evelynn comes crashing down out of the side, springing back up to engage her with her tridents.
A humanoid faceless shadow swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Deacon, it strikes the tree he's taking cover behind.
Declan fires off a shot at Evelynn which misses her.
Sarah says "You'll have to leave cover for us to be able to protect you."
Lifting his rifle, a kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a projectile from the underbarrel at Deacon to explode which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Carter slips himself along and makes way for the rock, taking a knee to continue launching shots at the sapling.
a humanoid faceless shadow fades out of the nightmare.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Evelynn, it is parried by her small hunting knife.
Declan charges toward Samantha.
Declan says "One down."
Sarah launches an attack at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which misses him.
Samantha lashes out at Evelynn with her spear, it is parried by her small hunting knife.
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Evelynn launches a stab at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Kylia fires off a shot at a small, dark green baby crocodile which misses her.
Harriet peers about the area, taking in the sights and sounds and gives Carter a nod as he ends up alongside herself and Cailyn.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Evelynn charges toward tree.
Evelynn says "Assistance if possible."
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Evelynn, it misses her.
Declan fires off a shot at Evelynn which deflects off her shield.
Declan's gun looks like it suddenly jams.
Taking careful aim, a kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a well-placed shot into Deacon 's armor that will sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Declan says "Eliminate that dark-haired woman."
Kylia raises her weapon and fires, the shots punctuating the air with controlled precision, though her bullets countinue to strike the ground around a small, dark green baby crocodile.
Sarah moves protectively towards Samantha.
Sarah launches an attack at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which misses him.
Samantha lashes out at Sarah with her spear, it is parried by her blowgun.
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Evelynn launches a stab at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it impacts against his armor.
"Miss Wilson." Samantha greets politely as she stabs at Sarah
Kylia fires off a shot at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Evelynn charges toward tree.
Samantha charges toward tree.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which misses her.
Harriet flicks her tongue across her teeth, assessing the state of that baby tree in the distance. "Pity we did not end up placed like this two hours ago..." she confesses aloud, but mostly to herself.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit fires off a shot at Samantha which misses her.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Evelynn, it deflects off her shield.
Declan fires off a shot at Evelynn which impacts against her kevlar vest layered with advanced electronic augmentations.
Evelynn says "Bandage? "
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Deacon with her claws which is dodged by him.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Stepping forward, a kevlar-clad Templar operative swings a testing strike out toward Deacon that will strikes his armor with bruising force.
a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Sarah moves protectively towards Evelynn.
Deacon says "I'm a little better."
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is blocked by him.
Declan charges toward Samantha.
"Mm.", Carter offers, giving a nod to Harriet once. "It would've been better.", he observes quietly, launching yet another bolt at that poor little baby tree.
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Evelynn launches a stab at a small, dark green baby crocodile, it is parried by her.
Kylia fires off a shot at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which strikes the tree he's taking cover behind.
Sarah says "Return to cover to heal up if necessary."
Harriet uses the scope of her rifle to watch Sarah punch an operative in the face. She snorts softly in amusement.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it is parried by his damascus military sabre.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it is parried by his damascus military sabre.
Samantha charges toward tree.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.
Samantha lashes out at Evelynn with her spear, it ineffectually wounds her right arm.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which misses her.
"Mmhmm," Cailyn hums out gently.
Evelynn says "I need a bandage."
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit launches a stab at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Evelynn, it ineffectually wounds her right arm.
Harriet nods in full agreement with Carter and Cailyn.
Declan fires off a shot at Evelynn which ineffectually wounds her left arm.
Evelynn fades out of the nightmare.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Evelynn with her claws which mildly wounds her left leg.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
With a powerful lunge, Samantha gives a thrust of his sabre at Deacon with all his might that is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Sarah charges toward tree.
Declan says "Coming. "
Sarah throws a punch at Samantha, it strikes her in the jaw.
Deacon moves protectively towards Sarah.
Declan moves protectively towards Samantha.
Sarah says "Already gone."
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it is parried by his damascus military sabre.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it is parried by his damascus military sabre.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which misses her.
"Ow. Did you see that?" Cailyn asks Harriet and Carter. "Sam just got the shit knocked out of her."
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit launches a stab at Samantha, it impacts against her armor.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Sarah, it strikes the tree she's taking cover behind.
After taking another shot, Harriet scans back to the group, laughing some at the brawling going on between The Hand and the Temple. "She really sees her part out in The Hand, using a fist to fight... That President..."
Declan throws a punch at Deacon, it is blocked by him.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Deacon with her claws which is dodged by him.
With a powerful lunge, tree gives a thrust of his sabre at Deacon with all his might that damages it.
Carter scopes in right as Samantha's getting punched in the jaw by Sarah. "Jeez. That looks like it hurt.", he muses.
Sarah throws a punch at tree, it damages it.
Sarah charges toward tree.
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it ineffectually wounds his stomach.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it ineffectually wounds his left leg.
Harriet mms softly, "But Sam is still standing. This is something akin to a pay-per-view view." She smirks some at Cailyn, and then watches as Kylia runs out in the open.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
Samantha lashes out at Deacon with her spear, it ineffectually wounds his stomach.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which impacts against her black plate carrier.
A Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit launches a stab at Samantha, it impacts against her armor.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Deacon, it ineffectually wounds his right arm.
Declan throws a punch at Deacon, it strikes him in the stomach.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Deacon with her claws which ineffectually wounds his stomach.
Harriet murmurs out, "Come on little tree... down you go..."
With a powerful lunge, a small, dark green baby crocodile gives a thrust of his sabre at Deacon with all his might that ineffectually wounds her right arm.
a small, dark green baby crocodile fades out of the nightmare.
Sarah launches an attack at Samantha which impacts against her armor.
Samantha fades out of the nightmare.
"Bubbles can take a hit like no other.", Carter quips amusedly, nocking another bolt and unleashing on the little tree.
Cailyn fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which impacts against her armor.
Harriet continues in silent prayer as she focuses on the sapling. But then the words of Carter cause her to emit a laugh.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it impacts against his armor.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it ineffectually wounds his left leg.
Harriet fires off a shot at sapling which damages it.
sapling fades out of the nightmare.
Deacon says "I'm gonna go down."
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Claire draws and quickly fires an arrow at Deacon, it impacts against his form-fitting tactical vest.
"I dunno what I would think if I were punched line that. Probably would be down like a sack of potatoes," Cailyn hums out.
Declan throws a punch at Deacon, it ineffectually wounds his forehead.
Declan says "Zheng, still with us?"
Sarah says "Leave cover so I can protect youi"
With a powerful lunge, Declan gives a thrust of his sabre at Deacon with all his might that is parried by his black ceramic knife.
Carter says "Mm. We've felled a baby tree."
Harriet nods to Kylia. "There's our next target."
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at Kylia, it misses her.
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is blocked by him.
Cailyn says "Oo- More people are fist fighting."
Claire says "We really need codenames for this. Yes!"
Kylia charges toward rock.
Cailyn's weapons start to glimmer with flame.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Cailyn fires off a shot at Kylia which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Harriet hopes whole heartedly, "I hope everyone starts kung fu fighting at some point."
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it impacts against his form-fitting tactical vest.
Deacon fades out of the nightmare.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Deacon, it mildly wounds his left leg.
Carter says "Dear me. The President seems to be going ham today. I wasn't aware that I signed up for free tickets to a boxing match."
Harriet fires off a shot at Kylia which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Claire fades out of the nightmare.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Claire which mildly wounds her left arm.
Cailyn draws her fingers along the barrel of her mp5, shooting flaming bullets at Kylia.
With urgency etched across her face, Kylia charges towards the rock, a swift and evasive maneuver to avoid the oncoming gunfire. It's probably not the smartest move to have made - but she seems to have given up on trying to claim the tree.
Declan throws a punch at Sarah, it is blocked by her.
Harriet laughs more, and she replies to Carter, "It is truly quite the show!"
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at Kylia, it misses her.
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is blocked by him.
Kylia charges toward rock.
"Quick, Sarah! Hit him in the gut! He won't be expecting it!" Cailyn shouts, probably not helping.
Cailyn fires off a shot at Kylia which misses her.
Carter snickers as he scopes in on Kylia, letting another bolt fly. "Indeed.", he comments to Harriet amusedly.
Harriet fires off a shot at Kylia which impacts against her leather bodysuit.
Declan throws a punch at Sarah, it is blocked by her.
Kylia's luck teeters on the brink as exhaustion creeps into her charge. Bolts whiz perilously close, grazing past with a menacing precision that inches ever nearer. Fatigue paints her features, but determination fuels each laborious step.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at Kylia, it impacts against her armor.
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is blocked by him.
"Hey, Sarah," Declan says to Sarah, like he's not trying to punch her - though he's losing his breath in the fighting.
"I should get an actual combat outfit. Maybe I'll go shopping today," Cailyn hums as she sprays in Kylia's direction.
Kylia charges toward rock.
Cailyn fires off a shot at Kylia which strikes her armor with bruising force.
Kylia fades out of the nightmare.
Sarah says "I do not recall meeting you, and we are certainly not on a first name basis"
Declan throws a punch at Sarah, it is blocked by her.
"I wonder if they're trash talking each other as they pummel away at each other.", Carter muses as he lines up another shot on someone, which impacts against her bodysuit.
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Harriet is dressed for a dressage tournament, so she can't really say anything.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is blocked by him.
Cailyn says "Oh, did I get her?"
"I wonder if they're trash talking each other as they pummel away at each other.", Carter muses as he lines up another shot, this time on the brush that Harriet took aim at, glancing over to Cailyn. "I think so, I lost sight of her."
Harriet nods to Cailyn in confirmation. "Indeed. Well done, Cailyn."
Cailyn fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Declan throws a punch at a Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit, it is blocked by him.
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
"Heh. I'm just really good," Cailyn claims with a few nods. "Hey Carter? What sort of style should I go for?"
Carter says "Mark the counts: one Hand operative, one baby tree."
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is blocked by him.
Cailyn fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Declan throws a punch at a Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit, it strikes him in the jaw.
Declan says "Just - lacking firepower!"
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
"Mm? Something flexible that allows for a good mix of protection, mobility, and elegance.", Carter offers with a chime to Cailyn. "I'd have to think a bit more on what that might look like."
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it strikes him in the chest.
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Sarah says "Says the one being aided by 2 soldiers and 2 randoms from whatever alley they cralwd out"
"Both formidable enemies," Harriet replies to Carter. "The sapling was probably thinking, 'leaf me alone!'" she shares in a terrible pun.
a Hand Peacekeeper wearing a suit fades out of the nightmare.
Sarah says "Oh sure now you fight each other"
Declan throws a punch at Sarah, it is blocked by her.
Cailyn fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Harriet offers a tip of her head Carter's way at his suggestion to Cailyn. "He has fashion sense, this one. Listen to that."
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it strikes him in the jaw.
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Carter snickers to Harriet. "It was probably like, 'Birch, please.'", he quips back as he continues firing bolts into the brush.
"Oh gods... Harry is starting with her puns," Cailyn groans. "Help me, Carter. No! Not you too!"
a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Declan throws a punch at Sarah, it is blocked by her.
Cailyn fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is blocked by him.
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Declan throws a punch at an opportunistic third party, it strikes her in the jaw.
Cailyn fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
Harriet begins to laugh as soon as Carter joins in and poor Cailyn must suffer. "We're going to leave Cailyn -stumped- as to how she ended up with us being -knotty- and making tree related puns. They are really -poplar-, though, and she'll understand that soon enough."
Sarah throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it strikes him in the jaw.
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Declan launches a stab at an opportunistic third party, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
Cailyn fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
Sarah throws a punch at Declan, it is blocked by him.
Cailyn groans loudly, "I'm about to ask the Hand if they can take me out first so I don't have to suffer like this."
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Declan, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
Harriet glances at Cailyn. "Come on, branch out a little!"
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her blowgun.
"Mm. It appears that.. well, whoever *those* guys are.." - Carter gestures at someone - "are now engaging the Temple.", before giggling at Harriet's continued puns, glancing back to Cailyn, quirking his brows. "You'll never get her to *leaf* you alone.", he quips amusedly, taking a shot at the brush before swinging his scope over to the varying conflicts in the distance.
Harriet wets her lips as she prepares her next shot.
Declan launches a stab at an opportunistic third party, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
an opportunistic third party fades out of the nightmare.
"Mm. It appears that.. well, whoever *those* guys are.." - Carter gestures at one of those third-party fighters - "are now engaging the Temple.", before giggling at Harriet's continued puns, glancing back to Cailyn, quirking his brows. "You'll never get her to *leaf* you alone.", he quips amusedly, taking a shot at the brush before swinging his scope over to the varying conflicts in the distance.
Sarah throws a punch at Declan, it is blocked by him.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
"I'm actually quite wooden when it comes to pun humor," Cailyn states flatly.
Declan says "Just --"
Cailyn fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Sarah says "Have fun."
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Declan, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
Declan launches a stab at an opportunistic third party, it is parried by him.
"I'll have to add it to my skill tree.", Carter states as he nocks another bolt.
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at brush, it damages it.
brush fades out of the nightmare.
"I'm gonna need to go take a bath after this. For rest," Cailyn says before shaking her head, "Oh my god. That one was so bad."
Harriet scrunches her nose some, looking over at the group Carter mentions. "Curious," she expresses. "Maybe we can arrange for a tree-ty," is suggested to Cailyn before she's laughing heartily at Carter. "In all fir-ness, he has a good point."
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Declan, it impacts against his worn kevlar vest.
Declan launches a stab at an opportunistic third party, it is parried by him.
Sarah launches an attack at tree which damages it.
Sarah charges toward log.
"I'm sure with our help, we can get to the root of the problem," Cailyn provides to Harriet.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Declan, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
"Did Harry tell you how trunk I was last night?" Cailyn asks of Carter with an innocent tilt of her head.
Declan launches a stab at an opportunistic third party, it is parried by him.
Carter giggles at Cailyn, snorting at Harriet's suggestion that follows. "*Yew* are so funny.", he chimes, before glancing over to Cailyn. "How trunk you were?", he wonders innocently.
Harriet insists to Cailyn, "That one was a little sappy," teasingly. "Oh yes," she confirms to Carter. "She was falling over like timber last night."
Sarah launches an attack at tree which damages it.
"See, I can make puns too," Cailyn says before pausing and letting out a giggle. "It's elementree."
Harriet asks, "Anyone want to run to the capture, or should I?"
Declan fades out of the nightmare.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Declan, it mildly wounds his right leg.
Harriet nods to Cailyn, quite proud of her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her blowgun.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Cailyn says "Ack! "
Carter wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Cailyn's weapons start to glimmer with flame.
Cailyn launches an attack at an opportunistic third party which is parried by her.
Sarah throws a punch at an opportunistic third party, it is blocked by him.
"Hey! *Yew* are not welcome here, *birch!* *Leaf* us alone!", Carter complains at an opportunistic third party, moving to grapple him away.
Sarah runs towards the objective.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
"Where the hell did she come from?" Cailyn squeaks out as she swings around a flaming bass guitar. That, of course, has a long sword attached.
Harriet supposes as she readies her ridiculous riding crop, "Perhaps puns are our secret weapon for success."
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Carter wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Cailyn launches an attack at an opportunistic third party which is parried by her.
Sarah launches an attack at an opportunistic third party which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.
Harriet hmms. "It seems... I am also taking up the art of boxing..."
Carter recalls in singsong, "Everybody was Kung-Fu Fighting."
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
"I guess this check was really pining after me," Cailyn gets one last pun in.
Harriet swings her weapon at an opportunistic third party, it is parried by her.
Harriet admits, "I need to be more careful over what I wish for!" as she fights an opportunistic third party.
Cailyn launches an attack at an opportunistic third party which is parried by her.
Carter wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which sends up a spray of water near her feet.
"Ughhh. Get out of heeeeere.", Carter complains as if an opportunistic third party was mildly inconveniencing him, rustling through his bag to grab mister Gawain.
Cailyn launches an attack at an opportunistic third party which is parried by her.
Carter focuses on his puppet, before lifting it up to stand as it starts to move on its own!
"This is really not oak-kay!" Cailyn huffs out to an opportunistic third party.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which misses her.
Sarah charges toward tree.
Harriet swings her weapon at an opportunistic third party, it is parried by her.
Sarah throws a punch at an opportunistic third party, it strikes him in the stomach.
Carter wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Harriet continues to fight with an opportunistic third party, occasionally being able to smack him with the crop, but then realizing that something is very wrong with it. "I cannot hit for anything with this thing..."
"Leaf Harry alone!", Carter whines at an opportunistic third party, grabbing at the latter's arm and getting pushed back.
Harriet goes full force with her fists, as she now understands why the boxing matches commenced earlier.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her blowgun.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her blowgun.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Cailyn charges toward Harriet.
Sarah throws a punch at an opportunistic third party, it strikes him in the jaw.
Carter wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which strains her left wrist.
Harriet furrows her brow as she curls in her fingers towards her palm, getting ready to punch an opportunistic third party again.
Cailyn is legit useless with her fists, so she just backs out of the fight.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her blowgun.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it is parried by her blowgun.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which strains her right knee.
an opportunistic third party fades out of the nightmare.
Carter tussels with an opportunistic third party, stepping out of the way right as an animated puppet with bladed arms swings at them with bruising force. "Woah.. Yeah, Gawain!", he cheers.
"Just shrub it off, Harry," Cailyn tells Harriet with a proud grin.
Sarah throws a punch at an opportunistic third party, it strikes him in the jaw.
Harriet shakes out her hand, looking a little pained, but trying to force a smile which just looks even more unnatural because... she doesn't usually smile all that much.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it deflects off her shield.
"I bet they're thinking that life's a beech," Cailyn hums. "Okay. I'll stop now- I made it unfunny."
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it deflects off her shield.
Harriet laughs wholeheartedly at Cailyn. "You're doing very well."
"Ugh. That makes me want to face... *palm*.", Carter quips to Cailyn with a smirk.
Sarah throws a punch at an opportunistic third party, it strikes him in the chest.
Harriet says to Cailyn, "Throw a bandage on me and then go to the capture point. Let's see what happens."
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it deflects off her shield.
Carter says "Sounds good. Let's go."
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it impacts against her armor.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Harriet nods to Cailyn. "Thank you," she says appreciatively.
Sarah throws a punch at an opportunistic third party, it strikes him in the jaw.
Harriet charges toward Carter.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Sarah, it ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Sarah makes a supernatural leap to log.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Cailyn says "Yes. You got it."
Carter says "Well, this seems to be going *much* better than earlier."
Harriet charges toward Carter.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which ineffectually wounds her right leg.
"It sure is!" Cailyn tells Carter.
"Knock on wood.", Carter adds, rapping his knuckles on an animated puppet with bladed arms a couple of times with a grin.
Harriet slows suddenly. "The shooters have taken out Sarah. And are behind cover. I was hoping she'd take them out. We should probably let them come back to us back there."
Sarah fades out of the nightmare.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Sarah which mildly wounds her right shoulder.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Harriet says, "Or at least... made her run away..."
Harriet suggests, "Carter, head to the capture, and Cailyn and I will shoot at the tree."
Cailyn says "I don't see her."
Harriet fires off a shot at tree which damages it.
Carter says "Sounds good."
Cailyn fires off a shot at tree which damages it.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at an opportunistic third party, it sends up a spray of water near his feet.
Cailyn says "Focus on the soldiers?"
Harriet telsl Cailyn, "The third party. They are coming for us."
Harriet fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which sends up a spray of water near his feet.
Cailyn nods as she swings her gun up.
Harriet charges toward Carter.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Cailyn nods as she swings her gun up.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which sends up a spray of water near his feet.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Harriet which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at an opportunistic third party, it misses him.
Harriet looks thrilled. Truly.
Harriet fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which misses him.
Carter continues advancing on the capture point, firing bolts off at an opportunistic third party as they shoot an animated puppet with bladed arms, their attacks grazing off the latter's force armor.
Harriet moves protectively towards Carter.
Cailyn runs towards the objective.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which misses him.
an animated puppet with bladed arms fades out of the nightmare.
Carter says "Ah, alas. Poor Gawain."
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at an opportunistic third party, it misses him.
Cailyn says "They're getting behind the tree!"
Harriet fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which strikes his armor with bruising force.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which sends up a spray of water near his feet.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Carter runs towards the objective.
Harriet grumbles a bit. "Okay, we should fall back so they come after us, perhaps."
Harriet fires off a shot at tree which damages it.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
Harriet charges toward rock.
Carter hums. "Mm. Okay. Off the point, then?", he wonders to someone, before lifting his legs as a shot just misses his leg. "Okay, okay, jeez."
Harriet is heading over towards the rock a bit, just to get out of their fire range to try and pull them.
Cailyn charges toward Harriet.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Cailyn says "More just showed up!"
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at an opportunistic third party, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which misses her.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Carter hums. "Mm. Okay. Off the point, then?", he wonders to Harriet, before lifting his legs as a shot just misses his leg. "Okay, okay, jeez."
Harriet laughs amusedly, "Yes, they are coming at full force!" to Carter.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
Harriet fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which strikes the rock she's taking cover behind.
Harriet charges toward rock.
Carter says "They stole our rock!"
Cailyn charges toward Harriet.
Cailyn says "That's not fair!"
Harriet is running with all of her might towards their beloved piece of granite.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which misses him.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at an opportunistic third party, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which strikes the rock she's taking cover behind.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Harriet oofs as Cailyn shoots at the rock.
Cailyn says "Sorry! "
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which ineffectually wounds his right leg.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Cailyn which misses her.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which ineffectually wounds his left arm.
Carter says "-Ack... Not feeling great.."
Harriet charges toward rock.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which ineffectually wounds his left leg.
An opportunistic third party fires off a shot at Carter which impacts against his black fitted kevlar vest.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at an opportunistic third party, it misses her.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which misses her.
Cailyn charges toward Harriet.
Carter winces, letting out a pained sound as he's shot in the leg. "Ack.."
Carter charges toward Cailyn.
Cailyn says "Just get here!"
Carter fades out of the nightmare.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Carter, it mildly wounds his right shoulder.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
Harriet looks over at someone in the distance. "He's pretty far!" she tells Cailyn.
Harriet fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which misses her.
Cailyn says "Well crap."
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Harriet expresses, "Wood you believe it!" as she fights with the second third party opportunist.
Cailyn says "I would!"
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
"I wouldn't want to go down with anyone else, you know," Cailyn tells Harriet with a gentle smile.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
Harriet is getting smacked around by two of these fighters now, and she says, "We really need to spruce ourselves up!" before she gives Cailyn a smile right back.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which misses him.
Cailyn starts to glow with a bright white light.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Cailyn grins wider now as she starts to glow, "Okay, okay. The puns are starting to glow on me now."
Harriet is swinging her fists to try and fight this ridiculous match up. "Good!"
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it is dodged by her.
Cailyn fires off a shot at an opportunistic third party which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which strains her right shoulder.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it impacts against her form-fitted armored vest.
Harriet utters out an, "Oh, goodness..." as both her and Cailyn get surrounded by five more.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
Cailyn says "Well. Think I'll go down before you?"
Harriet asks, "Are we taking bets?" curiously of Cailyn.
"I bet a penny I will!" Cailyn tells Harriet.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which strains her right knee.
Cailyn launches an attack at an opportunistic third party which is parried by her.
Cailyn fades out of the nightmare.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Cailyn, it mildly wounds her left arm.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it is dodged by her.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it deflects off her shield.
Harriet says "A penny saved is a penny earned."
Harriet puts up a good fight, wrenching arms and dislocating knees.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which strains her right shoulder.
an opportunistic third party fades out of the nightmare.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it deflects off her shield.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it impacts against her armor.
Harriet swipes a forearm across her forehead as she takes another one down.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.
Harriet wrenches an opportunistic third party's arm in a move which is fended off by her.
Harriet fades out of the nightmare.
An opportunistic third party launches a stab at Harriet, it mildly wounds her right arm.