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Post by Admin on Jun 24, 2021 21:01:11 GMT
Between Hammett and his forces & Brian and his people, one end of the street is cleared of the Germans. Back the other way there are still more of them and they continue to fire on both groups now that the great hellmole is gone. Shelly is injured by a bullet through the leg and Brian works to patch the wound as best he can.
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Post by Brian on Jun 24, 2021 21:51:44 GMT
Between Hammett and his forces & Brian and his people, one end of the street is cleared of the Germans. Back the other way there are still more of them and they continue to fire on both groups now that the great hellmole is gone. Shelly is injured by a bullet through the leg and Brian works to patch the wound as best he can. Brian worked on Shelly's leg as efficiently as he can."My dear, you need to spend less time being the rude and unkind person you have been. The woman I've fought in battle with twice is a worthy person." He after patching her up and helping her up he grabs some guns left behind from dead Germans and their debris. He searches the wounded and likely dead German officer for anything useful he might have. He speaks to Hamm "I take it this is your home field? Do you want to punch through the other German line or do we fall back?"He turns back to Shelly "Shelly here thinks Lord Dorian came looking for his father. Or possibly to get revenge for him. Can you help me out so the dear girl can go off with her Dorian?"
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Post by Hammett on Jun 24, 2021 22:40:29 GMT
Hammett crouches down behind some cover and gets a quick update from Carlos. He then surveys the scene and gives his orders to his men.
"Keep up suppressive fire against the Germans and hold them back. Carlos, When Pinky gets up here in a moment, the two of you laydown some more mines at the alley entrance [OCC: the side alley the giant mole took Lori down (not that Hammett knows that, just that it is an escape route)] When that is done, we'll pop some smoke and retreat down the alley, engaging the mines behind us to hinder pursuit. Let me know when you're ready."
He then moves over to the mohawked man and the injured woman, hearing what Brian says.
[[OCC: I assume that I've at least met Dorian once, if not more, given how much time I spent with Gerard over the years and that Gerard was one of the few elders that took an interest in him and help train and raise him. If not, then I'm sure I at least know who he is.]]
"Dorian is here? I didn't know that, although I've only just got back here myself. If that's true he is most likely dead or a prisoner. How is she?" He motions to Lady Shelly, "Can she travel? We are escaping down this side alley in a moment, as soon as my people are ready."
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Post by Brian on Jun 24, 2021 23:08:12 GMT
Hammett crouches down behind some cover and gets a quick update from Carlos. He then surveys the scene and gives his orders to his men. "Keep up suppressive fire against the Germans and hold them back. Carlos, When Pinky gets up here in a moment, the two of you laydown some more mines at the alley entrance [OCC: the side alley the giant mole took Lori down (not that Hammett knows that, just that it is an escape route)] When that is done, we'll pop some smoke and retreat down the alley, engaging the mines behind us to hinder pursuit. Let me know when you're ready."
He then moves over to the mohawked man and the injured woman, hearing what Brian says. [[OCC: I assume that I've at least met Dorian once, if not more, given how much time I spent with Gerard over the years and that Gerard was one of the few elders that took an interest in him and help train and raise him. If not, then I'm sure I at least know who he is.]] "Dorian is here? I didn't know that, although I've only just got back here myself. If that's true he is most likely dead or a prisoner. How is she?" He motions to Lady Shelly, "Can she travel? We are escaping down this side alley in a moment, as soon as my people are ready." Brian has a smirk "She's had worse." He offers his hand to Hammett "Brian of Ayalos." He nods a bit at the assessment from Hamm." Well....so you are telling me we need to crack open the prison like an egg?" He sighed a bit. "I need to get this done in 2ish days. Or else I miss out on taking my Wife on a good date night and she will be cross at me."
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Post by Hammett on Jun 25, 2021 2:43:53 GMT
[[OCC: harassment?]]
He shakes the odd man's hand, "Hammett." He glances over to see how Pinky and Carlos are doing, then also checks to make sure the suppressive fire is holding back the German's from advancing, then returns his attention to Brain, "I wouldn't count on it being that easy. If this is how defended they have the city streets I'm sure their HQ and prison will be much better fortified. Apart from the giant-monster-thing, these just seem to be regular troops out here, but I know from experience they have much stronger soldiers in their forces. Shapeshifters. Cyborgs. Mentalists. They must be keeping those in reserve for now, waiting to see how this engagement goes. I think we better get out of dodge before they send them as re-enforcements."
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Post by Brian on Jun 25, 2021 7:49:30 GMT
[[OCC: harassment?]] He shakes the odd man's hand, "Hammett." He glances over to see how Pinky and Carlos are doing, then also checks to make sure the suppressive fire is holding back the German's from advancing, then returns his attention to Brain, "I wouldn't count on it being that easy. If this is how defended they have the city streets I'm sure their HQ and prison will be much better fortified. Apart from the giant-monster-thing, these just seem to be regular troops out here, but I know from experience they have much stronger soldiers in their forces. Shapeshifters. Cyborgs. Mentalists. They must be keeping those in reserve for now, waiting to see how this engagement goes. I think we better get out of dodge before they send them as re-enforcements." Ooc: mistype, I fixed it. IC: Brian nods a bit. " or those troops have been moved to another front." He turns to Shelly " we still have the chances he's harassing things here or he went off to get an American army." He turns back to Hamm " So was Llewala here during an earlier phase of this mess? The germans seem to have no taste for a water witch. And was she smuggling weapons in to you? Because if she was s gentleman named Coy destroyed Diega in part to keep them from coming here." He cracks his neck " but we have to get things done quickly. Flora is insistent that I come to a state affair. And considering I was treated like a Dog with mange last time I was there I need to see why that is." He turns to Shelly and smiles a bit before returning his Attention to Hamm " she also wants Shelly there....and Shelly isnt the type to take a break for a party. That and shes had a rough time of this. She needs a pretty dress and to have her Dorian with her. Flora also insists I bring my wife....barring the possibility Shelly isnt Shelly , but my Wife playing a joke then I have to go get her." He sighs. " We need to get our water witch and the giant mole thing took her somewhere. I don't want Moire cross at me for losing her daughter. But let's get out of here. Find two people, and maybe Gerard if hed alive. His remains if hes dead."
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Post by Hammett on Jun 25, 2021 16:00:32 GMT
Hammett still keeping an eye on his people and the situation, takes a moment to sort out what Brain just told him. He replies as best he can, and as much as time and the situation allows, "Unfortunately I'm pretty confident Gerard is dead, and his remains will be out there at the bottom of the bay. Llewella knew of the situation here, I filled her in on it personally, but she never told me she had plans of her own in motion. And sorry about your wife maybe being upset, but I am not going to risk my people in a rushed operation just so you all can attend Flora's party. But what was that about Lorelei? She's here also?"
If Morie's daughter was here he had best do what he could to rescue her. It was the least he could do after the Martin situation, and sooner or later he was sure Morie or Llewella would be on him to find her anyway, so might as well do it now.
How are Pinky and Carlos doing with the set-up?
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Post by Admin on Jun 25, 2021 18:56:13 GMT
Hammett has met Dorian and Lorelei in the past, but not very well.
Carlos and Pinky are hard at work. Carlos chimes in:
"The Resistance has been busy tonight working through the not-at-all mysterious caves below the city. Occupiers have responded in force. My sources didn't give me a reason for tonight being the day they strike but if those Yanks are on the way that could be the reason.
"Dorian was here a few days ago with his familiar. He bashed up the city a bit then went off East following the trail of Vada. That's also the limit of my sources knowledge."
They have finished their work.
"That's all done. Back to Wormwoods'? I'm dying for a drink." Pinky says.
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Post by Hammett on Jun 25, 2021 20:43:47 GMT
Hammett smiles at Carlos, "You've still got it. Excellent."
He looks at Pinky, "Not yet, Pinky, but soon I hope." then to everyone, "Alright! Pop smoke, and down the alley we go. We are heading to the tertiary rally point to regroup and assess. Lets try and leave these guys in our dust. I don't want to be followed."
He looks to Brian and Shelley, "Does she need help?" He motions for one of his guys to come over, pick her up and carry her if she'll allow. "We need to move quickly now." He says to Shelley as a way of explanation. He then hands Brian the assault rifle his guy was carrying, "You look like you can handle yourself, so I'd like to keep your hands free to use this."
Returning to Shelley as she is lifted up, "Your husband was here a few days ago but has already moved on, pursuing the person behind his father's death. I'll help you get ahold of him as soon as we are out of this situation."
He then give the command and his team moves out down the alley under the cover of the smoke and whatever fog remains.
He tries to reach the other teams over the radio and see where and how they are doing. Hopefully they should all be a one or another of the extraction points by now.
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Post by Brian on Jun 25, 2021 21:22:39 GMT
Brian nods to Hammett “Yeah she was on the gun running ship. Or that would be my guess. Some one by the name of coy mucked that up in Diega. Though my gut tells me Lor probably dropped the glacier on the city that destroyed it. “
“Excellent.” Brian says with a grin. “Go out and find him….pick up some Fremen warriors and come back in to clean up the mess in here.” He turns to Carlos “And I am sorry. I didn’t have the time to replicate the undercity of Paris when I made those catacombs.” He cocks an eyebrow watching shelly from the corner of his eye. “What sort of Familiar?”
He takes the gun and looks at Shelly. “We help them regroup. Pick up Lor and then resume our mission.” He turned to Hammett and Carlos. “We may also be hearing a few explosions soon. I sent off some sabotage teams.”
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Post by Hammett on Jun 26, 2021 6:29:56 GMT
Hammett and his team keep moving to the rally point while awaiting to get updates over the radio.
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Post by Brian on Jun 26, 2021 10:51:47 GMT
Hammett and his team keep moving to the rally point while awaiting yo get updates over the radio. Brian applies machine gun fire in a prudent and efficient manner as they make their way to the rally point. If that's unnecessary he makes an edit allowing a path for his men to blow things up. As they get near the rally point he speaks to Hamm. "Those tarot card things you have. How difficult would it be to show me how to use one? And if we can do that quick could I trouble you to borrow the use of your cards to speak to Flora?"
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Post by Hammett on Jun 26, 2021 15:50:41 GMT
Hammett makes sure Brian doesn't fire his rifle, as they are trying to be stealthy and not lead the German's back to the rally point. Given his little understanding with the use of Pattern, and not knowing Brian, he probably doesn't recognize his attempt to edit the shadow, but if he does, he will also try and stop that, as he knows enough to know that that will either shift them to a new, but almost identical shadow, or mess up this shadow even more.
He does respond to Brian's question and request though, "They are called Trumps, and are fairly simple to learn how to use. But no, I can't get you in contact with Flora. Not from here or right now. That could cause all sorts of problems."
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Post by Brian on Jun 26, 2021 15:58:03 GMT
Brian frowns at that comment but nods a bit at that. " Flora might pelt us with more invitations then, which could draw the germans attention. But if that's blocked then I'll figure something else out."
Ooc: yeah if the edit would nudge us out of shadow I'd not do that.
He would mess up the shadow more though.
And I have sufficient warfare to not lead people with pew pew
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Post by Hammett on Jun 26, 2021 19:24:57 GMT
"It's not blocked, it's just that if Flora knew we were working together you'd probably find your invitation to the gala quickly rescinded, and I'd hate for you to disappoint your wife."
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