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The Sapphire Martyrss Operation In Marrakesh Morocco
In the darkened streets of Marrakesh's nightmare realm, members of the Sapphire Martyrs clash in an intense struggle to sever the Earth's connections to other worlds. Kylia, with the weight of exhaustion upon her, meticulously loads her sniper rifle but misses her shot at Ethan. The tension escalates as operatives dash towards their targets amidst the chaos of gunfire—vans and sedans become focal points of aggression. Harriet, in her equestrian attire, sprints determinedly, while Samantha skillfully navigates the battlefield, unleashing a volley of bullets that narrowly miss. The air crackles with near-misses and lucky shots, as Annie's leather bodysuit absorbs an impacting round, ultimately causing her to fade from the nightmare—her mission cut short.
As the battle wages on, Carmine steadfastly continues the dire task of severing connections, undeterred by the skirmish. Meanwhile, Ethan, whose sharpshooters' precision deals bruising blows, maintains an advantage for his side. Comrades fight shoulder to shoulder with unusual weaponry—a bladed bass guitar wielded by Cailyn and Harriet's riding crop both parrying and landing blows. In this dance of steel and wills, the fates of figures dressed in urban combat gear hang in the balance, as they fade one by one from the nightmarish fray. Amidst the complexity of combat, a sense of camaraderie and determination persists, as operatives like Samantha and Annie share light-hearted banter about fashion in the face of peril. In the end, strategy and persistence pay off, as the Temple faction stands victorious, having safeguarded Carmine long enough to ensure the completion of the deadly severing, tipping the scale in favor of their haunting objective.
At Thu Nov 16 2023, in the city of Marrakesh, Morocco
Mission: Get to one of the three designated sites and continue Severing the Earth's connections until the process is complete.
The Sapphire Martyrs aim to dominate the world enough to destroy it before its destined demise, in a bid to sever all connections to the other worlds and prevent their destruction as well. To this end, they are conducting an operation in the psychic mirror of Marrakesh, Morocco in the nightmare realm. The Martyrs are prepared to embrace oblivion, seeing their mission as a tragic but necessary act of love. This operation involves infiltrating key points in the city and enacting ancient rituals to start the severing process. Their mission is fraught with danger, as other factions seek to prevent them from achieving their goal.
Marrakesh, Morocco
It is night, about 57F(13C) degrees, and there are a few thin white clouds in the sky. There is a waxing crescent moon.
Kylia yawns, some weight of exhaustion in every fiber of her being. The cold metal of her sniper rifle rests against her tired shoulder as she lethargically loads each round. The soft click of the bullets sliding into place echoes, punctuating the stillness that envelops her.
Ethan says "Corner. "
Ethan charges toward corner.
Samantha charges toward corner.
Annie charges toward a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Ethan says "Actually. Van."
Ethan says "We're safe enough to charge to the van"
Kylia charges toward van.
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Ethan charges toward van.
Samantha charges toward corner.
As soon as an order is heard, Annie makes a mad dash for the corner, but skids to a halt and reorients herself to the newly ordered destiantion.
Annie charges toward van.
Harriet takes off towards the sedan, running as quickly as she can in her equestrian riding get up.
Kylia charges toward van.
Kylia fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Kylia which misses her.
Samantha charges toward van.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Kylia with her M4, it misses her.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Annie fires off a shot at Kylia which impacts against her leather bodysuit.
Kylia fades out of the nightmare.
Annie charges toward van.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Samantha which misses her.
Ethan says "Hand operative eliminated. Good work"
Ethan charges toward van.
Carmine charges toward van.
"I guess it's us two. What's the plan?" Cailyn asks as she follows after Harriet.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Samantha turns from the corner to start jogging towards the van, pausing for a moment to turn and let off a short burst of gunfire at someone before ducking as she's fired upon by the Sapphire guard. "Shit..."
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Carmine says "Looks like we came with overwhelming strength"
Samantha turns from the corner to start jogging towards the van, pausing for a moment to turn and let off a short burst of gunfire at the hand soldier before ducking as she's fired upon by the Sapphire guard. "Shit..."
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret with her M4, it misses him.
Annie charges toward van.
Annie fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Samantha charges toward van.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
"Looks like," Ethan mentions as he kneels down to take another shot with his rifle at the distant figure. All the while dodging incoming fire as he prepares another shot.
Harriet relays to Cailyn as they head towards the sedan, "There are likely others out in the distance. Our plan is to not die just yet." Good plan.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Samantha which misses her.
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Ethan fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Annie fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which impacts against his armor.
Cailyn says "A great plan, babe."
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret with her M4, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Samantha charges toward van.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Annie, it is parried by her black ceramic knife.
Ethan fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet charges toward sedan.
"They look like they're trying to copy Sam's style," Annie remarks as she pops off at the figure wearing a beret, and in turn gets stabbed for her accusation.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Samantha charges toward van.
"Another hostile down," Ethan mentions, turning his head away as he moves to charge towards the van once more.
Ethan charges toward van.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Samantha flashes a grin at Annie, "Never goes out of fashion."
Harriet peers about as she continues to run. "It's so very quiet. How odd."
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Cailyn says "That's what I was thinking..."
Ethan charges toward van.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
"I might have to pick up one myself at this point," Annie pretty much agrees as she watches that figure get taken down.
Harriet supposes, "They must have woken up on the other side of the map."
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Cailyn says "I see some."
Ethan charges toward van.
Annie charges toward van.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
"Oh, you're here already." Samantha notes to Carmine, gives a short nod and then turns back the way she came.
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Ethan charges toward van.
Carmine says "I saw no reason to drag this out"
Ethan says "Yeah. The rest hole up and provide cover for any incoming hostiles."
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Annie charges toward van.
Ethan says "We've got enemy Orderite operatives as well nearby."
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Annie charges toward van.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
"Oh, I see Carmine," Cailyn says to Harriet as she jogs along.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Harriet nods to Cailyn, "Yes, they ended up landing quite nicely." She nods to Samantha.
Setting his rifle down on the hood of the nearby van, Ethan keeps his rifle trained in the distance, routinely pivoting the bipod between the two distant hostiles.
Harriet fires off a shot at Samantha which misses her.
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Harriet's gun looks like it suddenly jams.
Always the last one to the destination, Annie comes to a plodding stop and leans on her knees to catch her breath. "Does a jog out here count as exercise?" Annie has to wonder, raising her head as she's alerted to an Orderite's presence.
Ethan says "Cailyn first."
Cailyn fires off a shot at Samantha which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Harriet with her M4, it sparks off the ground near her feet.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.
Samantha charges toward van.
Ethan fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which misses him.
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Annie fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Cailyn with her M4, it
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Ethan, it is dodged by him.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.
Samantha says "They're hunkered down behind that old sedan."
Ethan launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it is parried by him.
Samantha charges toward a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Harriet fires off a shot at Samantha which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Annie launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it is parried by him.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Ethan, it is dodged by him.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.
Ethan launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it is parried by him.
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Samantha charges toward a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Samantha lashes out at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret with her spear, it impacts against his armor.
a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fades out of the nightmare.
"Thanks," Ethan mentions towards Samantha and Annie both as he places his rifle back onto the hood of the van.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Annie draws her knife as one of the dark blue berets closes in on their position, initiating a wild stab at him, and soon enough Samantha is able to finish them off.
Samantha sprints around the backside of the van behind the figure and stabs him through the back of the chest.
Cailyn fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which misses him.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Harriet fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Cailyn fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Ethan says "Advantage is ours, not theirs. We can hunker down. Engage on the Order if they move in."
Harriet takes aim at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret and fires off a shot, then moves to retrieve her riding crop of all things.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Cailyn, it is parried by her a bladed bass guitar.
Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it is parried by him.
Cailyn says "Eep- "
After the assailant has been dealt with, Annie levels the muzzle of her hunting rifle off to the southeast, poised where the sedan is located. "Do we w-" she begins to ask, but orders are given and she complies, staying in position.
Harriet moves protectively towards Cailyn.
Cailyn launches an attack at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which is parried by him.
"I hate hunkering down..." Samantha complains as she watches the Orderites fight in the distance.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Harriet, it is parried by her riding crop.
Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it is parried by him.
"I know, I know," Ethan mutters, his muffled voice sounding equally disappointed despite being filtered through his gas mask.
Cailyn launches an attack at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Harriet, it is parried by her riding crop.
Cailyn swings at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret with her bladed bass guitar. Equally as strange, maybe, as Harriet's riding crop.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Harriet, it is parried by her riding crop.
Ethan says "Think we know who these beret-wielding hostiles belong to now."
Cailyn launches an attack at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fades out of the nightmare.
Ethan says "Wielding? Wearing."
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Carmine says "We should've pulled our punch on this one."
"Could do both if you have little blades inside or something." Samantha speculates.
Harriet looks out into the distance. "Well, we definitely got the short end of the stick here," she muses with a snort following. "The Temple landed very well."
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Annie places the butt of her rifle firm on the ground with a dull thud, using the weapon as a convenient brace to lean against. "Berets look good with just about anything," she reiterates to herself as she watches the fight happening across the streets.
"I feel like we always get the short end of the stick," Cailyn claims aside.
Craning his neck to-and-fro, clockwise and counter-clockwise, Ethan gives his neck a bit of a stretch before hunching down uncomfortably again to cast his eye through the scope of his rifle.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Ethan says "Pretty sure the Temple doesn't know how to pull punches."
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
"You just gotta look confident." Samantha agrees with Annie, "You can make almost anything work if you own it." She claims.
Harriet laughs softly. "We often do. Once we can get more people trained and ready to fight, we'll do a little better," she assures Cailyn.
Cailyn flashes a grin at Harriet. "My day has been a /lot/."
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which misses her.
Samantha charges toward a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Ethan says "Hostiles. "
Samantha lashes out at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret with her spear, it is parried by her.
Harriet takes in a deep breath and provides Cailyn with an agreeing nod. "It has. Let's go get blown up." With that, she takes off towards the van.
Harriet charges toward van.
Annie fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Harriet fires off a shot at van which damages it.
The Temple has proved victorious.
As the battle wages on, Carmine steadfastly continues the dire task of severing connections, undeterred by the skirmish. Meanwhile, Ethan, whose sharpshooters' precision deals bruising blows, maintains an advantage for his side. Comrades fight shoulder to shoulder with unusual weaponry—a bladed bass guitar wielded by Cailyn and Harriet's riding crop both parrying and landing blows. In this dance of steel and wills, the fates of figures dressed in urban combat gear hang in the balance, as they fade one by one from the nightmarish fray. Amidst the complexity of combat, a sense of camaraderie and determination persists, as operatives like Samantha and Annie share light-hearted banter about fashion in the face of peril. In the end, strategy and persistence pay off, as the Temple faction stands victorious, having safeguarded Carmine long enough to ensure the completion of the deadly severing, tipping the scale in favor of their haunting objective.
At Thu Nov 16 2023, in the city of Marrakesh, Morocco
Mission: Get to one of the three designated sites and continue Severing the Earth's connections until the process is complete.
The Sapphire Martyrs aim to dominate the world enough to destroy it before its destined demise, in a bid to sever all connections to the other worlds and prevent their destruction as well. To this end, they are conducting an operation in the psychic mirror of Marrakesh, Morocco in the nightmare realm. The Martyrs are prepared to embrace oblivion, seeing their mission as a tragic but necessary act of love. This operation involves infiltrating key points in the city and enacting ancient rituals to start the severing process. Their mission is fraught with danger, as other factions seek to prevent them from achieving their goal.
Marrakesh, Morocco
It is night, about 57F(13C) degrees, and there are a few thin white clouds in the sky. There is a waxing crescent moon.
Kylia yawns, some weight of exhaustion in every fiber of her being. The cold metal of her sniper rifle rests against her tired shoulder as she lethargically loads each round. The soft click of the bullets sliding into place echoes, punctuating the stillness that envelops her.
Ethan says "Corner. "
Ethan charges toward corner.
Samantha charges toward corner.
Annie charges toward a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Ethan says "Actually. Van."
Ethan says "We're safe enough to charge to the van"
Kylia charges toward van.
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Ethan charges toward van.
Samantha charges toward corner.
As soon as an order is heard, Annie makes a mad dash for the corner, but skids to a halt and reorients herself to the newly ordered destiantion.
Annie charges toward van.
Harriet takes off towards the sedan, running as quickly as she can in her equestrian riding get up.
Kylia charges toward van.
Kylia fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Kylia which misses her.
Samantha charges toward van.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Kylia with her M4, it misses her.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Annie fires off a shot at Kylia which impacts against her leather bodysuit.
Kylia fades out of the nightmare.
Annie charges toward van.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Samantha which misses her.
Ethan says "Hand operative eliminated. Good work"
Ethan charges toward van.
Carmine charges toward van.
"I guess it's us two. What's the plan?" Cailyn asks as she follows after Harriet.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Samantha turns from the corner to start jogging towards the van, pausing for a moment to turn and let off a short burst of gunfire at someone before ducking as she's fired upon by the Sapphire guard. "Shit..."
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Carmine says "Looks like we came with overwhelming strength"
Samantha turns from the corner to start jogging towards the van, pausing for a moment to turn and let off a short burst of gunfire at the hand soldier before ducking as she's fired upon by the Sapphire guard. "Shit..."
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Ethan which misses him.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret with her M4, it misses him.
Annie charges toward van.
Annie fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Samantha charges toward van.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
"Looks like," Ethan mentions as he kneels down to take another shot with his rifle at the distant figure. All the while dodging incoming fire as he prepares another shot.
Harriet relays to Cailyn as they head towards the sedan, "There are likely others out in the distance. Our plan is to not die just yet." Good plan.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Samantha which misses her.
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Ethan fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Annie fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which impacts against his armor.
Cailyn says "A great plan, babe."
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret with her M4, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Samantha charges toward van.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Annie, it is parried by her black ceramic knife.
Ethan fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet charges toward sedan.
"They look like they're trying to copy Sam's style," Annie remarks as she pops off at the figure wearing a beret, and in turn gets stabbed for her accusation.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Samantha charges toward van.
"Another hostile down," Ethan mentions, turning his head away as he moves to charge towards the van once more.
Ethan charges toward van.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Samantha flashes a grin at Annie, "Never goes out of fashion."
Harriet peers about as she continues to run. "It's so very quiet. How odd."
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Cailyn says "That's what I was thinking..."
Ethan charges toward van.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
"I might have to pick up one myself at this point," Annie pretty much agrees as she watches that figure get taken down.
Harriet supposes, "They must have woken up on the other side of the map."
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Cailyn says "I see some."
Ethan charges toward van.
Annie charges toward van.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
"Oh, you're here already." Samantha notes to Carmine, gives a short nod and then turns back the way she came.
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Ethan charges toward van.
Carmine says "I saw no reason to drag this out"
Ethan says "Yeah. The rest hole up and provide cover for any incoming hostiles."
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Annie charges toward van.
Ethan says "We've got enemy Orderite operatives as well nearby."
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Annie charges toward van.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
"Oh, I see Carmine," Cailyn says to Harriet as she jogs along.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Harriet nods to Cailyn, "Yes, they ended up landing quite nicely." She nods to Samantha.
Setting his rifle down on the hood of the nearby van, Ethan keeps his rifle trained in the distance, routinely pivoting the bipod between the two distant hostiles.
Harriet fires off a shot at Samantha which misses her.
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Harriet's gun looks like it suddenly jams.
Always the last one to the destination, Annie comes to a plodding stop and leans on her knees to catch her breath. "Does a jog out here count as exercise?" Annie has to wonder, raising her head as she's alerted to an Orderite's presence.
Ethan says "Cailyn first."
Cailyn fires off a shot at Samantha which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Harriet with her M4, it sparks off the ground near her feet.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.
Samantha charges toward van.
Ethan fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which misses him.
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Annie fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Cailyn with her M4, it
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Ethan, it is dodged by him.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.
Samantha says "They're hunkered down behind that old sedan."
Ethan launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it is parried by him.
Samantha charges toward a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Cailyn charges toward sedan.
Harriet fires off a shot at Samantha which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Annie launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it is parried by him.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Ethan, it is dodged by him.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.
Ethan launches a stab at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it is parried by him.
Harriet charges toward sedan.
Samantha charges toward a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Samantha lashes out at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret with her spear, it impacts against his armor.
a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fades out of the nightmare.
"Thanks," Ethan mentions towards Samantha and Annie both as he places his rifle back onto the hood of the van.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Annie draws her knife as one of the dark blue berets closes in on their position, initiating a wild stab at him, and soon enough Samantha is able to finish them off.
Samantha sprints around the backside of the van behind the figure and stabs him through the back of the chest.
Cailyn fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which misses him.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Harriet fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Cailyn fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Ethan says "Advantage is ours, not theirs. We can hunker down. Engage on the Order if they move in."
Harriet takes aim at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret and fires off a shot, then moves to retrieve her riding crop of all things.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Cailyn, it is parried by her a bladed bass guitar.
Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it is parried by him.
Cailyn says "Eep- "
After the assailant has been dealt with, Annie levels the muzzle of her hunting rifle off to the southeast, poised where the sedan is located. "Do we w-" she begins to ask, but orders are given and she complies, staying in position.
Harriet moves protectively towards Cailyn.
Cailyn launches an attack at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which is parried by him.
"I hate hunkering down..." Samantha complains as she watches the Orderites fight in the distance.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Harriet, it is parried by her riding crop.
Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it is parried by him.
"I know, I know," Ethan mutters, his muffled voice sounding equally disappointed despite being filtered through his gas mask.
Cailyn launches an attack at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Harriet, it is parried by her riding crop.
Cailyn swings at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret with her bladed bass guitar. Equally as strange, maybe, as Harriet's riding crop.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret launches a stab at Harriet, it is parried by her riding crop.
Ethan says "Think we know who these beret-wielding hostiles belong to now."
Cailyn launches an attack at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fades out of the nightmare.
Ethan says "Wielding? Wearing."
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Carmine says "We should've pulled our punch on this one."
"Could do both if you have little blades inside or something." Samantha speculates.
Harriet looks out into the distance. "Well, we definitely got the short end of the stick here," she muses with a snort following. "The Temple landed very well."
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Annie places the butt of her rifle firm on the ground with a dull thud, using the weapon as a convenient brace to lean against. "Berets look good with just about anything," she reiterates to herself as she watches the fight happening across the streets.
"I feel like we always get the short end of the stick," Cailyn claims aside.
Craning his neck to-and-fro, clockwise and counter-clockwise, Ethan gives his neck a bit of a stretch before hunching down uncomfortably again to cast his eye through the scope of his rifle.
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
Ethan says "Pretty sure the Temple doesn't know how to pull punches."
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
"You just gotta look confident." Samantha agrees with Annie, "You can make almost anything work if you own it." She claims.
Harriet laughs softly. "We often do. Once we can get more people trained and ready to fight, we'll do a little better," she assures Cailyn.
Cailyn flashes a grin at Harriet. "My day has been a /lot/."
Carmine continues Severing the Earth's connections.
A figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret fires off a shot at Carmine which misses her.
Samantha charges toward a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret.
Ethan says "Hostiles. "
Samantha lashes out at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret with her spear, it is parried by her.
Harriet takes in a deep breath and provides Cailyn with an agreeing nod. "It has. Let's go get blown up." With that, she takes off towards the van.
Harriet charges toward van.
Annie fires off a shot at a figure in urban combat gear with a dark blue beret which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Harriet fires off a shot at van which damages it.
The Temple has proved victorious.