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Post by mystery on Aug 12, 2016 6:41:40 GMT -8
beyond the exit door... is a parking lot.
It appears to be sunset at this hour. The sky is dyed blood red as long shadows hang and stretch across from everything that stands. An unmarked moving van and some strange sort of industrial sand plow vehicle is parked right outside. Beyond the parking lot is a dusty road surrounded by sand on both sides. It seems to wind and stretch against the sand's will into the horizon. There is desert on most sides, though the immediate area is quite snug against a rocky outcropping jutting out of the sand. There are no signs that say where they are or what the storage place's purpose might be. There appears to be a separate building nearby, though the lights are off. The temperature is definitely cooler, though the humidity seems to be keeping things warm.
Fannie picks up a handful of sand from a corner of the building and runs it through her fingers.
"...we're at least in the right desert... where exactly I'm not sure. Might be somewhere up in the hills, but that could be a lot of places... what should we do now?"
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Post by flightlessicarus on Aug 13, 2016 22:48:34 GMT -8
Seth opens the door the rest of the way and walks outside. He holds the door open for Kat while getting a better look at the place.
"...we need to find somebody. Preferably somebody that knows this area."
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Post by mystery on Aug 20, 2016 22:36:25 GMT -8
Suddenly, an arrow flies towards the group from outside!
The archer can be seen from across the parking lot. Was that person even there a second ago?
Meanwhile, Fannie is walking over to rejoin the group after collecting sand and has no idea what's going on.
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Post by lunarLunatic on Aug 20, 2016 23:59:18 GMT -8
"Well, I could have the Virtuous Victorian pinpoint our location, but-"
Elsey manages to sense the incoming projectile fast enough...to grab onto it.
She snaps in in half.
"We've got company."
"A-ah...Unfortunate..."
So much for a safe trip. Again.
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Post by mystery on Aug 21, 2016 6:21:51 GMT -8
"OH COME ON, THAT WAS A PERFECT SHOT! YOU REALIZE HOW MUCH GRIST A PACK OF ARROWS LIKE THAT COST?!" upon observation, it appears the archer at the other end of the parking lot is wearing a prince of time outfit, poofy asshole pants and all.
"I'LL HAVE YOU KNOW IT TAKES AT LEAST 2 GICLOPS WORTH OF GRIST! SOMETIMES YOU DONT EVEN GET THE RETURN INVESTMENT!"
The prince continues to rant about his absurdly expensive arrows and their extreme aging properties upon striking. How long can this person talk?
"...how did you catch that arrow? That's so amazing!" Fannie is in awe over Elsey's abilities.
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Post by flightlessicarus on Aug 21, 2016 6:49:48 GMT -8
Seth had sped up time for himself to try and deflect the arrow with his technoscythe, but it seems Elsey acted faster. Is he really that much out of practice with his reflexes?
Upon returning to normal time and listening to this bitch complain, he can tell this prince is a complete joke.
"...let's just get moving while he's distracted."
Seth simply walks out into the parking lot like its no big deal, scythe still in hand in case it's just a distraction from the actual attack.
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Post by mystery on Aug 21, 2016 6:56:07 GMT -8
"...AND THAT'S WHY YOU SHOULD STAND STILL WHEN I'M TRYING TO KILL YOU! ...ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING?!"
The prince then spots Seth, pointing him out.
"...YOU! YOU THINK JUST BECAUSE YOU'RE THE HEIR THAT YOU CAN DO WHAT YOU WANT, RIGHT? WELL I'M HERE TO SAY THAT'S NOT GONNA FLY! THE VOICE OF TIME CHOSE ME TO SUCCEED IN HIS PLACE! NOT YOU! YOU'RE A DISAPPOINTMENT TO HIS NAME! ONLY I CAN CARRY HIS DIVINE LEGACY!"
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Post by lunarLunatic on Aug 21, 2016 13:21:24 GMT -8
"Thousands of years of experience."
That was technically both a lie and a truth, but whatever. She had other things to be focusing on.
Elsey glares at the prince.
"I know someone like you won't back down on your puppetmaster's order, but attack us again and I'll feed you your own arrows for dinner. Consider this a warning."
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Post by mystery on Aug 22, 2016 0:22:01 GMT -8
Upon closer inspection, it appears he has dark curly hair in the shape of a lazy half grown pompadour. Not only that, but he has pimples scattered mostly close to his hairline. A pizza face halo if you ever did see one. He seems a bit pissed off.
"...EXCUSE ME? YOU THINK I'M BEING CONTROLLED HERE? I'M AFRAID NOT, SISTER. SIMPLY GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO RISE ABOVE THE UNWORTHY TRASH THAT HAD PLAGUED MY NATURAL LIFE IN THE PAST. HE GAVE ME A DIRECTION, AND I TOOK IT UPON MYSELF TO TAKE THE OPPORTUNITIES GIVEN TO ME. YOUR THREATS DO NOT SCARE ME, MISS INITIA, IF THAT IS YOUR REAL NAME. SINCE YOU AND YOUR 'FRIENDS' ARE ABOUT TO DIE, I MIGHT AS WELL TELL YOU MINE. MY NAME IS TRAVIS ENTROPA! AND I SHALL RULE OVER THIS WORLD IN HIS ABSENCE! AND YOU CAN'T STOP ME!"
Travis pulls back his bow and loads up a different looking arrow.
Meanwhile, Fannie is still enthralled by Elsey's skills. "A thousand years... wow... and you're so strong for your age!"
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Post by SJmun on Aug 22, 2016 12:43:32 GMT -8
Niki is checking her phone and is kinda overwhelmed with all the everything going on right now. She's not even sure if she wants to tell anyone the news yet. Maybe she should wait until those weirdo in the furthest ring chill out or something.
Then again, that could take forever, and she isn't interested in waiting that long.
"ugh, can we ever catch a break over here? ->"
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Post by lunarLunatic on Aug 22, 2016 20:52:23 GMT -8
"Wow. You must be a riot at parties." The sarcasm runs strong in this girl.
Elsey shrugs, but those that can sense it feel like she's setting up some sort of spell.
"Maybe I'll tell you my real name if you do manage to get a hit on me."
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Post by flightlessicarus on Aug 22, 2016 21:34:34 GMT -8
"Whatever." Seth snaps his fingers and disappears in a red flash.
A few minutes ago, before the group opened the door, Seth appears and walks over to where Travis will appear in a few minutes. It feels good to have a proper handle on his aspect again.
He then disappears again.
Back in the present, Seth reappears right behind Travis and sweep-kicks him to the ground. For a moment he considered just stabbing the guy, but he'd rather not be directly responsible for anybody dying today, even if they are trying to look like a threat.
Travis doesn't even seem like a worthy opponent anyways.
"I'm tired as fuck right now, I really don't need your shit today, Travis."
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Post by mystery on Aug 22, 2016 22:02:10 GMT -8
"I'LL DO MORE THAN THA-ECH!" Travis yells out just as he gets sweep kicked to the ground. He winds up letting go of his arrow and it goes flying in some direction, missing Elsey completely. It causes a small contained explosion and leaves a car-sized hole in the parking lot in its wake.
Travis tries to scramble back up to his feet, it seems to be taking him a little while to sit up and get his footing properly.
"THAT'S NOT FAIR! YOU CAN'T JUST DO THAT! THAT'S CHEATING!"
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Post by lunarLunatic on Aug 22, 2016 23:02:16 GMT -8
Watching this and knowing that blowing high level spells on this pushover would be a waste, Elsey instead blows a surge of ice magic towards Travis, not freezing him completely, but enough to probably lock his arms and legs as he attempts to get up.
"Seems like you're all talk. Come on guys, this guy's not worth giving the time of day."
Elsey motions the others to move on. Kat seems to be worried a little.
"Are you sure he's going to be alright frozen like that?"
"He'll probably live. Maybe break out of there in a couple of minutes, enough time to go where we need to go."
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Post by mystery on Aug 22, 2016 23:56:27 GMT -8
Travis is locked in place by the layer of ice. He tries to struggle against it, but the coldness prevents him from moving too much. The most he manages to do is twitch a little.
Fannie gasps.
"Ticks and tocks... did you, just... FREEZE him?! He might DIE from that! Maybe you folks don't have to worry about that, but most regular people can't handle that much cold! Especially ice! Are you really going to leave him like that, while the sun is setting and everything?"
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