Those that managed to escape made it back to safety in the forest. Dawson no longer took comfort in their campspot, however, as judged by his fidgeting posture. He expressed concern looking back toward the castrum they narrowly made it out of.
[11/26/2014 10:41:04 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Can anyone hear me?" Dawson called over the linkpearl. "We made discoveries ... but we're also missing three. They've been taken prisoner."
[11/26/2014 10:45:25 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Though he was hasty in making his call, Dawson winced as he had a hand on his side. It was bloody and the coat was torn. He sat down by a tree, closing his eyes as he nursed his wound.
[11/26/2014 10:46:52 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Rinha'li. Sparrow. Vesna." Dawson made a pained noise over the linkpearl. "Infiltrated the castrum. Was discovered trying to make it back before they realized we were not one of them."
[11/26/2014 10:48:35 AM] Wil (Emilien): Stahl sat down on the ground, his face full of worry as he listened in to the Linkpearl, remaining quiet for the nonce.
[11/26/2014 10:52:38 AM | Edited 10:53:31 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "He came with us." Dawson's voice was cool and calm. "That was his decision and his alone." He seems to be silent for a moment. "Castrum Oriens. We are currently in a glade south and aways from it. Lotan'to's village."
[11/26/2014 10:53:00 AM] Wil (Emilien): "I could have done more to save them" Stahl finally says after sitting in silence since their return from the Castrum. "I didn't do enough" he muttered to Dawson.
[11/26/2014 10:56:02 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "I will have none of your acidity, Misha. If you want to help him, you will help by ridding of your attitude and maintainig calm." Dawson, while he is not overly angry, does sound firm.
[11/26/2014 10:58:31 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): For a moment Dawson looks to Stahl, reaching out to settle a hand on his shoulder. "You are one person, friend. There is little we can do for the moment but plan." He frowns. "You did what you could, and that is all I can ask."
[11/26/2014 11:00:57 AM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): [Wednesday, November 26, 2014 11:00 AM] Amy (Rhesh'ir):

<<< "Who are missing?" Rhesh'ir asks over the pearl sternly. "We're in decent shape over here. Anyone who is injured should not attempt to take on a Castrum. In fact, those should return to the manor immediately."
[11/26/2014 11:02:09 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Sparrow, Rinha'li and Vesna," Dawson repeated.
[11/26/2014 11:02:30 AM] Wil (Emilien): "I'm staying here" Stahl said over the linkpearl. "I'm finishing what we started.
[11/26/2014 11:03:36 AM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): [Wednesday, November 26, 2014 11:03 AM] Amy (Rhesh'ir):

<<< "You will do no such thing if you are injured. That is an order. Sergeant Dawson, do not allow anyone hurt to attend this mission."
[11/26/2014 11:03:48 AM] Wil (Emilien): Stahl casts a glance to his injured leg for a moment, before turning to look at Dawson and his injury.
[11/26/2014 11:04:23 AM] Wil (Emilien): "I'm mostly recovered" Stahl said firmly "I will not sit idly by while my companions suffer"
[11/26/2014 11:06:00 AM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): "There's no time for bloody arguing! If Dawson says you're not fit, you're not fit. And anyone else, if I get there and you're bleeding or limping, there will be hell to pay and you WILL be leaving."
[11/26/2014 11:06:56 AM] Wil (Emilien): Stahl's expression sours, casting a look towards Dawson.
[11/26/2014 11:08:11 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Dawson looks to Stahl at Rhesh'ir's response. "You heard him. If you are not certain about the status of your injury, then I am going to decline and have you sent back to the home. I myself may not be going in my state, if it cannot mend quickly."
[11/26/2014 11:09:06 AM] Wil (Emilien): "I can handle myself Dawson, please tell Rhesh'ir I'm fit for combat" he said, speaking quietly and crossing his arms, his expression was confident but serious. "I've fought through worse"
[11/26/2014 11:09:46 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "You will show me you can walk without being a hinderance." Dawson settled his gaze on Stahl. His face was a mask now, stony and unreadable.
[11/26/2014 11:10:48 AM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: [chime] "I will depart immediately, my Moon, with only those that are able." While she speaks, she opens her grimoire, begins searching for a specific geometry.

"What do we know of the security surrounding Castrum Oriens? What specific difficulties will we encounter in infiltrating it?"
[11/26/2014 11:11:10 AM] Wil (Emilien): "I showed you that yesterday, in the bleeding Castrum" Stahl said, his voice low and calm. "I made it out safely and unharmed, and the full-force of the Castrum was bearing down on us"
[11/26/2014 11:12:42 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "No patrols prior to our attempt at discerning what was happening within their walls. They will surely have patrol units now. Their numbers were not small in number. Hundreds of troops that might be more spread out."
[11/26/2014 11:14:02 AM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): [Wednesday, November 26, 2014 11:13 AM] Amy (Rhesh'ir):

<<< "I'm leaving now with Squad One to go to East Shroud. Don't do anything until I get there."
[11/26/2014 11:15:14 AM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: [chime ] "We will meet you anon, Rhesh'ir. Travel may require a short time, if there is no near aetheryte."
[11/26/2014 11:16:26 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Dawson leveled his eyes on Stahl. He was quiet a moment, considering."Do not be hasty and do not let your emotions control you. If you are certain you can walk and flee without trouble, then you will go. Keep your head level; we cannot afford to have more mistakes."
[11/26/2014 11:16:26 AM] Genetic Dork:
[Wednesday, November 26, 2014 11:13 AM] Genetic Dork:

<<< "Then we need a small group ta' sneak in and infiltrate. Get the captured ones out quick and quietly."[Wednesday, November 26, 2014 11:14 AM] Genetic Dork:

<<< "Chargin' in and bein' all 'heroic' is gonna get all of us killed. We need ta' think this out carefully. Doin' this covert would probably be best."
"Or makin' a distraction ta' get some of their people away from the camp, and then settin' a small group of use ta' find their prisoners."
[11/26/2014 11:17:45 AM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): "No one is planning on being 'heroic' or charging in. I am not an idiot, nor suicidal. Planning over a linkpearl is not the smartest idea. Any further discussion will be in person, on site."
[11/26/2014 11:18:52 AM] Wil (Emilien): "My head is level Dawson. I assure you" Stahl said. "But I have a duty to see Rin, and Sparrow and Vesna all rescued." he said calmly
[11/26/2014 11:20:10 AM | Edited 11:20:34 AM] Wil (Emilien): ((I've got to run to a meeting but I would like Stahl to be involved : 3))
[11/26/2014 11:20:38 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): kk :D )
[11/26/2014 11:20:53 AM] Timtan'to: ((IF HE ISN'T HURT))
[11/26/2014 11:21:03 AM] Timtan'to: ((Otherwise you're all going to get beat up))
[11/26/2014 11:21:23 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Keep in mind that they aren't the only prisoners. I will explain more when you all arrive in-person." Dawson closes his eyes and taps his linkpearl once the message is made.
[11/26/2014 1:19:44 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn sits propped up against a tree with his eyes closed, his axe resting by his side. "When are we goin?" he asks, "It's my fault they got caught, so Ye can bet y'er arse i'm gonna help get them out."
[11/26/2014 1:40:07 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "We wait for the others to arrive." Dawson is busy as he is nursing his wound some more. "Once they are aware of the situation in full, we will consider who to take and who remains."
[11/26/2014 1:43:29 PM] jacob jordan: "We're gonna need one hell of a plan to get back in there.." Fyril says shaking his head, "They prolly know how we got in there last time, so it 'ent gonna work."
[11/26/2014 1:44:30 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Mmm." Dawson nodded slowly. "This is true."
[11/26/2014 1:46:33 PM] jacob jordan: "We dont 'ave the forces nor resources for a frontal assault." he says concidering, "An' after our lil stunt there, ye can be certain they'll 'ave their guard up, worse 'an 'affore."
[11/26/2014 1:53:55 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "We'll strategize what to do. Likely in their haste, there is a chink in their armor somewhere."
[11/26/2014 2:49:57 PM] Wil (Emilien): Stahl nodded. "They're men just like us. They may have more resources at their disposal, but they bleed. Same as us" Stahl said rubbing his chin. "We just have to figure out a plan"

Emilien speaks up looking aroun the group. "If it were possible could we not use the Keeper's magic to veil our approach and exit? If we could get in and out of the Castrum quickly enough we could leave without anyone knowing we were there" Emilien said with a smirk
[11/26/2014 3:21:40 PM] jacob jordan: "If we're going back in that shitehole to rescue folks, "Fyrilsunn says, shaking his head,"I 'ent comin back with just two. I had to force myself to not try sommat when we where in there last time, I 'ent leaving them again."
[11/26/2014 3:22:12 PM | Edited 3:22:37 PM] jacob jordan: "I say we go talk to the Twin Serpents." he says looking at Dawson, "They 'ave the resources we need to put an end to this."
[11/26/2014 3:24:29 PM] Wil (Emilien): "If the Grand Company had the resources to take down the Castrum, do you not think they'd do it" Stahl said looking at Fyrilsunn.
[11/26/2014 3:26:53 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): Rhesh'ir arrives via aetheryte at the Hawthorne Hut, then makes his way toward Little Solace, on chocobo.
[11/26/2014 3:27:14 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Magic might work, but not so sure I can keep expending energy the way I have," Lotan'a said, his ears resting against his head. "Can only do so much before exhaust reserves, and would not be able to rescue every single person there."

"He's right... " Lotan'li frowns. "There is only so much that can be done on his part, and even then, it took you so long that just escaping seemed impossible."

"The Twin Adders... " Dawson muttered, his brows furrowing. "You may have a point, but it would have to take more than just their forces and numbers to provide sufficient aid."
[11/26/2014 3:27:17 PM] jacob jordan: "It would be a big investment o' manpower, 'ats why they 'avent." he says shaking his head.  "But if they're kidnappin people and expirimentin on them, they 'ave an obligation to help."
[11/26/2014 3:28:37 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn stands up, as Rheshir enters, throwing up a salute.
[11/26/2014 3:29:05 PM] Wil (Emilien): "The Grand Companies don't care to save anyone" Emilien said, his tone charming and reserved, but it was clear he deeply meant what he said.

"The Adders will just sit in their nest and wait 'til the Garleans are at their gates"
[11/26/2014 3:29:09 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: The journey to Little Solace is a longer one, for Lyfriel. When she finally departs Northern Thanalan and arrives in Gridania, she makes her way to the city's eastern ferrier to book passage.

A bell after the small craft touches down on the opposite shore, she makes her way swiftly along the road, on foot. A brief stopover at the Hawthorne Hut, to familiarize herself with the aetheryte, is the only pause she makes on her trip to the Sylphs' homes.
[11/26/2014 3:32:09 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Coming back from camp, both of them looking a bit woarn aroudn the edge and dirty are Ehrinn, following a short distance later by Noor. The former is carrying the helm of a Garlean officer under one arm. "We've something that might help with whatever rescue attempt is being planned." Ehrinn says looking at the few that are gathered.
[11/26/2014 3:33:48 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: The two have been gone from camp for the last few days, originally to scout out Garlean patrol routes.
[11/26/2014 3:34:28 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn glances at the helm and shakes his head, "The helm? Not likely, without the rest o' his uniform."
[11/26/2014 3:36:28 PM] Wil (Emilien): "We have the uniforms we wore out of the place but..." Stahl said looking towards the dirt ground for a nonce "I'm certain they'll be on to that trick now"
[11/26/2014 3:37:07 PM | Edited 3:37:19 PM] jacob jordan: "Officer's uniforms tend to be different from lower rank and file anyroad."
[11/26/2014 3:37:08 PM] Juanamano(Rala): Ralamano travels along with Lyfriel, the silent companion.

"Do we have a more precise location of their forward camp?" he finally asks as they near Little Solace.
[11/26/2014 3:37:31 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Noor. Ehrinn." Dawson nodded at them. "Do share." His gaze moves over them, taking notice of the helm.
[11/26/2014 3:37:59 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: "Not quite just that..." Ehrinn says. She tosses it to Noor who flips it over and sits for a moment pulling out a few small tools.

She fiddles with the inside of it for a few mintues, a look of concentration on her face. "There..."   From the helm they can hear an occasional voice, normally terse. "We have access to their communications...at least this network."
[11/26/2014 3:40:41 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: "At least until they cycle and change everything..." Ehrinn says. "I doubt they realize anyone has it either, other than the Sylphs, who'd not care to listen in....we figured those longer range patrols had to be sending reports somehow...I know they use something similar to linkpearls in the helms...figured their demicurion would have it...or whatever rank he was."
[11/26/2014 3:42:28 PM] jacob jordan: "Shite... I stand corrected." Fyrilsunn says smiling.
[11/26/2014 3:44:06 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Dawson's brows rose with surprise. "That... is quite the find. Hold on to that. Rhesh'ir, Lyfriel and those following them are bound to meet us shortly."
[11/26/2014 3:44:53 PM] jacob jordan: "Aught we send somone back to Lil Solace to lead'em back?" Fyrilsunn asks.
[11/26/2014 3:46:17 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Noor smiles a little, turning the sound on the helm down a little, not wanting to waste whatever powers it.

Ehrinn nods before rummaging through the supplies and grabbing a bit of food and a wineskin, taking a seat. "I can go and fetch them if need be." she says taking a few quick bites.
[11/26/2014 3:48:06 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Thank you. Take a short rest and then have them taken here." Dawson closes his eyes, reclining against the tree he chose to sit down by.
[11/26/2014 3:49:15 PM] Alraune: Shoshopu rode into Little Solace on Haipiri at a considerately slow pace, alongside Ralamano and Lyfriel. She was quiet as well... and perhaps feeling a bit guilty. She idly stroked her chocobo's wing as they strode into camp, and she looked disappointed to find it rather empty.
[11/26/2014 3:49:49 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Noor glances around. "Is everyone else in acceptable health, after the inucursion?"
[11/26/2014 3:51:40 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn nods at Noor, "They din't touch me." he says with a semi-guilty sigh.
[11/26/2014 3:51:43 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "I've a wound in my side... if you could help me. They managed to get a shot on me." Dawson glances up at Noor, momentarily bowing his head.
[11/26/2014 3:52:40 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Ehrinn nods, eating rather quickly before shouldering her bow and quiver again. "Can start there now...we made good time, if I beat them there i can rest at Little Solace."

Noor shoots her a look which she seems to dismiss with a small shrug. "Got plenty of rest while we were waiting." she says before she steps down the bit of a trail and out of sight towards the home of the Sylphs...well the non-tempered ones
[11/26/2014 3:53:31 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Noor nods and makes her way over to Dawson, guessing at the location based on how he was laying. "DO you know it if it was a projectile? or some sort of aetheric blast?"
[11/26/2014 3:54:01 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Lotan'a and Lotan'li are sitting quietly, watching the new arrivals with some measure of interest. The two siblings merely let them do their work in peace, though the younger one rose up to his feet and seemed to bound toward the forest.

"Young brother bring food for you all. Fish. Berries. Nuts from trees." Lotan'a peered at them.
[11/26/2014 3:54:18 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Bullet," Dawson replied.
[11/26/2014 3:58:07 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Noor nods, rolling up his shirt ot examine the injury, cheking for any exit wound. Not finding one she nods a little. "Lay back, if you can." she says. She quickly unrolls the leather pouch that contains her surgical tools nearby. hte first bit of aetheric work she does flows into the area, numbing Dawson's side surronding the injury.
[11/26/2014 3:58:40 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: She glances otwards the two younger miqo'te with a bit of a nod. "Thank you for that, it's a help to not need to worry over it."
[11/26/2014 3:59:27 PM] Timtan'to: Lotan'to isn't far behind Rhesh'ir, on foot and clad in supple leathers and cloth. A deep frown pulls at his lips, for the thought of his companions in the grips of the Garleans was one he did not relish. When he looks about the Sylph's home his look turns puzzled. "Where is everyone?" he asks, the question directed towards Rhesh'ir. "Unless they are camped somewhere outside, like we are at Wineport..."
[11/26/2014 4:00:28 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Dawson obediently lies back, though he winces upon easing himself to the ground. He grunts, maintaining stony features during the process.
[11/26/2014 4:02:25 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Noor moves quickly, having numbed the area she prods gently at the region locataing the bullet before making a small incision. Taking a pair of modified tools used most commonly by jewelers she carefully removes the bullet from his side, quickly pressing a bandage over it as she does.
[11/26/2014 4:03:41 PM | Edited 4:03:48 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Ehrinn having made good time (because convienent to advance plot) steps out of the forest surronding Little Solace. Spotting a few of the company members she makes her way over to them, lightly winded from her pace during the hike.
[11/26/2014 4:17:58 PM] Alraune: Shoshopu spots Ehrinn quickly and offers her a wave. "Hullo!" she calls, not really thinking about whether or not it was prudent to raise her voice.
[11/26/2014 4:20:11 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Ehrinn nods in greeting to the lalafell, not too worried about the sound given their present location, although it was a little jarring. She moves over to her, kneeling for a moment to catch her breath. "Good of you to come, we'll need the help I fear."
[11/26/2014 4:21:16 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Noor, meanwhile wastes little time in calling flows of air and water to herself, weaving them otgetehr and infusing it into Dawson, allowing the flesh to mend and seal as if the wound had never been.
[11/26/2014 4:33:02 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Lyfriel, Shoshopu, and Ralamano arrive together, not terribly far behind Rhesh'ir's own arrival. Lyfriel keeps her distance from the Sylphs at first sight of them, but breaths an audible sigh of relief upon seeing Lotan'to.

"Thank the Twelve, Lotan'to..." She hurries towards the man, glancing over her shoulder to see that her companions are following her.
[11/26/2014 4:39:18 PM] Juanamano(Rala): Ralamano keeps up behind her, nodding to Rhesh'ir, Ehrinn, and Lotan'to. "We have mended who we can at Bluefog. All members are pulling back for the moment. We must be focused now."
[11/26/2014 4:41:03 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Ehrinn nods to Ralamanon, finding her feet again. "I've been sent along to take you to where we've made camp, figure it's best to really get into it when we're all assembled....know of anymore coming?"
[11/26/2014 4:44:30 PM] Alraune: Shoshopu looked to the others before looking batk to Ehrinn with a shrug. "Misha probably will..." She pursed her lips. "Whether she's physically up to it or not, I know she'll try."
[11/26/2014 4:52:45 PM] Timtan'to: Lotan'to turns his head over his shoulder at the sound of quick footfalls, a small smile coming to his face at the sight of Lyfriel. He steps forward to meet her, giving Rhesh'ir a glance before doing so. "Lyfriel," he says, his hand rising in greeting. "I'm surprised to see you here... I heard you were hurt. Are you alright, now?"
[11/26/2014 4:55:07 PM] Juanamano(Rala): Ralamano furrows his brow in Shopu's direction. "I am more concerned with her temperament. I hope that some time has found her a measure of calm." He sighs, his countenance relaxing for just a moment. "It is not easy for any of us. Rinha'li is..." He takes a deep breath. "We will find them."
[11/26/2014 4:58:43 PM] Alraune: The lalafell sighed and shook her head. "I understand, though... I'd be inconsolable too... if..." She trailed off, shaking her head again, trying not to think about where she'd be right now had the situation been worse.
[11/26/2014 5:09:34 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha arrives not 'too' long after the others. She's fully equipped and geared from head to toe. She wanders over to the other, remaining quiet. Her expression is blank, ears folded back against her head. Upon arrival she gives a casual salute before sitting down on a nearby log (assuming there is one nearby... It is the Shroud >.>).
[11/26/2014 5:17:40 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "The emotion was understandable, and I will not hold her immediate reaction against..." he trails off as Misha appears. "...her." He watches her take a seat. "How are you holding up?"
[11/26/2014 5:23:23 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha glances over at Ralamano, her expression flat, having realized they were talking about her. She puts on a wide smile, they her eyes remained dull, "Oh, I'm sorry... I didn't mean ta' interupt. Go on ahead, don't mind me. And I'm peachy keen." She gave a over exaggerated thumbs up before turning her gaze back blankly in front of her. "I can leave ya'll ta' chat if you want."
[11/26/2014 5:24:15 PM] Genetic Dork: though her eyes*
[11/26/2014 5:28:11 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: "Well no need to wait then." she says with a nod seeing Misha approch. "I'll take you all back to the camp." To the task, which is typical of Ehrinn. She steps away form the village, stepping a short ways into the wood, assuming they'll follow.
[11/26/2014 5:30:58 PM] Juanamano(Rala): Ralamano sighs. "It is not my intention to upset you, Misha. I apologize if I perhaps seem callous. I assure you we are every bit as dedicated as you."

He nods to Ehrinn. "Any others can call upon us with the linkpearl. We should get started as soon as possible, and that will involve getting all the details from the source." He readjusts his pack, along with his typical satchel over his shoulder before following. Quite a burdened little fellow.
[11/26/2014 5:31:56 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha frowns faintly at Ralamano, but remains quiet. As she watches Ehrinn begin to leave, she followers her.
[11/26/2014 5:35:39 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle appeared, armored in his paladin's gear, with shield at his back and sword at his side. He quickly passed the others that stayed behind, catching up to Ralamano's group. "H-hey, wait! I don't... know what's going on, but- " He drew in a breath as he slowed to their pace. "I'm coming, too."
[11/26/2014 5:35:55 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Ehrinn doesn't say a greta deal as she leads them through the woods to the camp, staying mostly quiet, her thoughts to herself. She checks here and there as they move throught the Blackshroud, knowing a few particularlly good vantage points, just in the off chance trouble awaits as they go to the camp
[11/26/2014 5:41:53 PM] Alraune: Shoshopu spurs Haipiri into motion and follows Ehrinn quietly. She blinks and looks to Ainle has he runs up to them, offering him a small smile. "Good. We'll need all the help we can get..."
[11/26/2014 5:56:17 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: It doesn't take too long before they step out of the bruchs surronding the camp where the rest of Sqaud 3, well at least those not in Garlean hands wait. Ehrinn nods to her charges, "And here we are."

Noor perks up a bit, examining those who've arrived.
[11/26/2014 5:57:15 PM] Wil (Emilien): "Hello" Stahl says with a small nod of greeting to the rest of the company. "It is truly great to see you all again" he says, the worry leaving his mind for only a nonce upon seeing his friends.
[11/26/2014 5:57:59 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn stands up, and throws a Salute to his Rhesh'ir, "Cap'n."
[11/26/2014 5:58:31 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha makes her way over nearby the others, keeping some distance, but close enough to hear and contribute if she needed to. She kept her head low, busying herself with checking over her clawed gauntlets.
[11/26/2014 5:59:11 PM] Alraune: Upon seeing Fyrilsunn, Shoshopu practically vaults herself off her chocobo and runs up to him, wrapping herself around his leg tightly.
[11/26/2014 5:59:45 PM] Juanamano(Rala): Ralamano adjusts his glasses as he enters the camp, swatting at a particularly friendly bush. He looks around at the small camp. His eyes rest on the two familiar unfamiliar Miqo'te.

"I am far less informed than I had thought, it seems."
[11/26/2014 6:02:11 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle arrived as well, fully armored and without show of complaint regarding his recent injuries. His eyes and ears bounced between all that spoke, trying his best to catch up with the latest.
[11/26/2014 6:09:50 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "You're all here then."

Dawson is still lying down, even after Noor's treatment. He seems fairly drained and tired, but awake and aware.
[11/26/2014 6:12:09 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Lotan'a's eyes were wide and surprised as he stared at Lotan'to for a while. He rose up to his feet, beginning to approach him. He was slow and cautious, perhaps even nervous.

Lotan'li on the other hand nearly dropped his basket of goods. He beamed at Lotan'a and Lotan'to, and bolted towards him. He threw his arms around him, tears having welled in his eyes.
[11/26/2014 6:21:58 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: "yes," says Noor "they...ahh..hmm." She goes back to fiddling with the helmet, not having a whole lot of knowledge on what's transpired as is.
[11/26/2014 6:24:43 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Whomever she followed, Lyfriel remained silent through much of the journey through the eastern Shroud. She seems lost in her own world, and her gaze absently drifts, occasionally, to anyone that might be riding a chocobo.
[11/26/2014 6:24:59 PM] Timtan'to: Lotan'to is dumbfounded by the sight of the two miqo'te, until one comes crashing into him. His arms fold around the younger, fairer-haired keeper as his gaze shifts from one to the other, his own eyes glistening at the sight of the two. It takes quite some time for Lotan'to to find his voice, having swallowed the lump of emotion in his throat. "How?" he croaks out, his voice hoarse.
[11/26/2014 6:27:30 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Mother," Lotan'a said, as he came closer now. Now that the brothers were reunited, it was easier to tell his frail statue apart from Lotan'to and Lotan'li. "Find a way for us to escape. Fight to the end. Stubborn. You know."
[11/26/2014 6:37:52 PM] Timtan'to: A pained look crosses Lotan'to's face at the news, but a small nod and a smile follow it. "She was always too stubborn... I know she would be happy to see you two safe." The middle child tousles Lotan'li's hair before reaching out to scoop Lotan'a into the bearhug as well, hugging both tight. Lotan'to takes a shakey breath in an attempt to steady himself, his eyes still wet with tears as he pulls back a bit.

"You both look like you've been busy. You..." he pauses for a moment, his eyes drawing away to look off into the woods around them. "Is it true, then? They're all here?"
[11/26/2014 6:41:25 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Lotan'a returned the embrace tightly. He gently passed a finger across the familiar scar Lotan'to had. Silver-white eyes met the other and he frowned. "Mhm. More than just family though... "

"...Sirrocovi. Gridanians. Yellowjackets. Maelstrom. Even some Twin Adders among them. Twelve knows how many more they've taken," Dawson said, suddenly.
[11/26/2014 6:51:47 PM] jacob jordan: With a smile, Fyrilsunn picks up Shoshopu in a bear hug.  "Ye' ent been killed then." he says with a chuckle, "Good. We need errybody we can get."
[11/26/2014 6:54:00 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn nods at what Dawson said. "We gotta do more 'an rescue our own... we gotta shut this damned place down."
[11/26/2014 6:54:08 PM | Edited 6:56:51 PM] Seda: Seda'li bamfed in on Sandoria, looking around at their little gathering... mostly on Lyfriel and Ainle. He made a slow stride toward Y'lyfriel first after sliding off Sandoria's saddle and offered her the reigns of his chocobo. He had an unsure, sympathetic expression, as if he feared his offering my do more harm than good.
[11/26/2014 6:56:05 PM] Timtan'to: "They've been busy," he says, his voice low. "But that's why we're here. To help." Lotan'to keeps his hands on Lotan'a and Lotan'li's shoulders, still visibly shaken by the appearance of the brothers he thought he would never see again. His smile grows wider as he looks them both over.

"As much as we would like to help everyone... we have to first focus on getting the three of ours that were taken, before anything else," the blue-haired Keeper continues, his eyes finding Fyril. "We would need far more manpower than we have to think of anything more. Though it isn't my decision... I think we should be covert about this, else we risk losing even more."
[11/26/2014 6:57:02 PM] jacob jordan: "They're on high alert after last night." Fyril says, "I doubt we'll find a way in quiet like."
[11/26/2014 6:58:02 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "We are here to help, brother. Lotan'a ... he's stronger than he was. He's grown." Lotan'li smiles, swiping at a tear fleeing his eye. "But we've been waiting a long time, unable to do anything for all of those people. It seems a miracle to be heard. A message from the Gods, even."
[11/26/2014 7:00:13 PM | Edited 7:00:47 PM] Alraune: Shopu hugged her friend tightly. "And neither have you," she mumbled into his armor. She pushed herself away so she could look up at him, and the others. "As much as I'd love for us to do that, Fyril... the others are right. I don't think even one Grand Company would be enough to stop them, now. We need to save our friends and /then/ give ourselves time to plan something."
[11/26/2014 7:02:05 PM] jacob jordan: "Ye've not seen it lass..." he says shaking his head."If we let this... atrocity stand any longer I'll never be able to live with myself."
[11/26/2014 7:02:16 PM] Seda: "Ainle," Seda'li called his friend over, still looking pensive.
[11/26/2014 7:04:23 PM] Timtan'to: Lotan'to offers his brothers another smile, but turns his eyes away once more when the others begin speaking. He frowns, shaking his head slowly. "I know what there is there, better than anyone," he says, his voice nearing a whisper. "That's why I say we should be very cautious. This isn't something that we can do alone."
[11/26/2014 7:05:52 PM] Alraune: Shopu furrowed her brow. "If I..." She cut herself off to rephrase her protest. "If we lose more people in there-- which is exactly what would happen-- I wouldn't be able to live with MYself. We'll do something, certainly, but it would be foolish to try to stop them right now. We just don't have the power."
[11/26/2014 7:05:58 PM] jacob jordan: "Aye, I know." Fyrilsunn says turning to look at Lotan'to, "We need 'elp."
[11/26/2014 7:08:36 PM] Juanamano(Rala): Ralamano bides his time to the side, watching quietly for the moment as the discussions go on.
[11/26/2014 7:08:46 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Lotan'li and Lotan'a huddled beside Lotan'to. They offer their support in the only way they know how; sibling love. "We showed them way in and manage to help them back here. Assume one of them found patrol units and stopped them from search long before decision was made," the eldest brother said, pointing toward Ehrinn and Noor. "Found thing in helm for talking."
[11/26/2014 7:08:47 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle's ears rose as he was called. He made his way over to Seda'li, searching his expression. The Seeker looked better than he did the night before, but it was still clear he got pretty well roughed up recently. "Aye?"
[11/26/2014 7:09:31 PM] Seda: Seda'li leaned in close to whisper what he needed to say to Ainle.
[11/26/2014 7:10:20 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha stops eyeing over and fiddling with her gauntlets. She lets out a sigh, removing them for now and places them in the pack on her back. She now instead fiddles with her necklace's pendant, still keeping her head low, and remaining silent.
[11/26/2014 7:10:54 PM] Timtan'to: "And that's just what we'll do," he says more firmly, straightening somewhat. "All of my past is here, and I mean to see it finished once and for all; when we have our friends safe and secure with us once again."
[11/26/2014 7:10:55 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Noor turns it up and hands it off to the others. "Here, might prove useful..."
[11/26/2014 7:19:59 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle stared off as Seda'li quietly filled him in. The Seeker's condition visibly worsened as he heard the news... he knew nothing of the other explosion; the lost chocobos, Kodaro's injuries, and certainly nothing of E'liah's state. His eyes widened with shock before turning to Seda'li. "Th-they're all alright now, aye?" He asked hastily, before a pause. "E'liah's... where is he? He's safe?"
[11/26/2014 7:23:50 PM] Seda: "He's back with the squad. He's safe for now, it's just... his condition hasn't really improved. Kodaro's awake and, well, Lyf's here, so she's fine.. physically."
[11/26/2014 7:28:33 PM] Juanamano(Rala): Ralamano takes the Garlean hat and turns it in his hands. "We will know something of their movements, then. Their level of alert." He looks up. "Our priorities will be thus: Infiltrate the Castrum. Locate our members. Free them. Once we are at full force we can find out how to better strike back."
[11/26/2014 7:28:35 PM | Edited 7:32:03 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle's ears lowered, though he seemed relieved. His tail had stopped its motions, hanging lifelessly behind him for the nonce. It seemed to sicken him to say "Aye...", deciding to stay and press on, but it was clear he knew where he should be for now. Here.

He looked over to Lyfriel, expression soft as he seemed to quietly check on her from a distance.
[11/26/2014 7:29:30 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: His ears turned him to Ralamano next, both of them standing upright and attentive.
[11/26/2014 7:37:17 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn nods at Ralamano, "Lets 'elp those we can." he says, his frown returning.
[11/26/2014 7:45:03 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "To that effect, I have something...unstable that we may find use for." He slowly lowers the satchel that he'd been clutching closely. After opening it and pulling out a few cloth scraps, a small tank of Garlean origin is revealed. "Ceruleum. Volatile. Dangerous. Used improperly it could easily ignite." He looks up again. "I cannot recommend its use, but it is available."
[11/26/2014 7:47:20 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle raised his hand half-heartedly. "I'm... somewhat familiar with dealing with it... I'd offer to carry it, but I g-guess I won't be the best choice, if we get into a fight." His voice grew lower as he continued, eventually just looking back to Seda'li.
[11/26/2014 7:49:45 PM] jacob jordan: "Where did you get that?" Fyrilsunn asks, eyeing the tank.
[11/26/2014 7:49:54 PM | Edited 7:50:04 PM] Seda: Seda'li shook his head. "Don't look at me. I'm a thaumaturge. You don't want that shit near me, especially after what happened the night S'aerdha pissed me off."
[11/26/2014 7:50:30 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle blinked. "Oh.. n-no, I wasn't..." Now he was just looking at the ground.
[11/26/2014 7:52:00 PM] Alraune: (wait, tank? Is that the thing Onuma found)
[11/26/2014 7:52:11 PM] Seda: Seda'li popped Ainle on the bum with the palm of his hand. "I was kidding," he spoke quietly and gave him a look of understanding.
[11/26/2014 7:52:20 PM] Alraune: (I thought it was a lot smaller than something to be clutched in both arms)
[11/26/2014 7:52:57 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): I mean it's kind of hefty in size for a lalafell XD stuff's not that tiny)
[11/26/2014 7:53:01 PM] Juanamano(Rala): (Ralamano is a Lalafell)
[11/26/2014 7:54:36 PM] Alraune: "Onuma found that inside one of the pods..." Shoshopu explained to Fyrilsunn. "We found one out in Thanalan, too. It was... er... I guess up there, they're using cultists instead of whoever you saw in the Castrum last night."
[11/26/2014 7:55:19 PM] jacob jordan: "Yer tellin me theres... ceruleum in the pods?" he asks, a thoughtful expression on his face.
[11/26/2014 7:56:39 PM] Alraune: "Mm-hmm."
[11/26/2014 7:57:10 PM] jacob jordan: "There's 'undreds o' those things in there... do ya think..."
[11/26/2014 7:57:26 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "One of us in the middle of the formation will likely use it. Someone able to move swiftly if need be." He looks around at those assembled. "If we decide to use it." Ralamano shrugs at Fyril. "I do not know the composition of what you have seen, only what was found in one instance in Thanalan.

"Regardless," he continues, "extraneous activity that will draw focus upon us is to be discouraged. Now, I will need an outline of what you saw in the Castrum. Routes, buildings, patrol routes. We will need to destabilize them however we can so that we can advance quickly and retreat along known, secured routes."
[11/26/2014 7:59:04 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn shakes his head, "If we set off a chain reaction o' those things, we wont NEED to come back with 'elp." he says thinking aloud, "Their research would go up in smoke along with 'alf the castrum!"
[11/26/2014 8:00:56 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "That... it sounds good," Lotan'li said, rubbing a finger on his lip."But the prisoners...how will we get them out before that can happen?"
[11/26/2014 8:02:29 PM] jacob jordan: "If we take out the ones int he main landin' area, most o' wich should be fresh shipped in and not in use, I reckon, The bulk o the guard swill be runnin there."
[11/26/2014 8:02:53 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "You are sure they are combustible, then?"
[11/26/2014 8:03:08 PM] jacob jordan: "It'll slow them down long' nuff for us to get the bulk o them out, 'n bring their research to a stand still fer a time."
[11/26/2014 8:03:32 PM] jacob jordan: "Sommats gotta be powerin' them..."
[11/26/2014 8:03:47 PM] jacob jordan: "An ye found it in one, aye?"
[11/26/2014 8:04:24 PM] Alraune: Shoshopu's eyebrows rose as Fyrilsunn went on. She looked like she was kind of impressed.
[11/26/2014 8:05:37 PM] Juanamano(Rala): Ralamano shakes his head. "It was found in a grotesque contraption in Thanalan, according to my reports. Something used for ritual summoning of Voidsent. Were your pods fitted with runes?" He is asking earnestly, not sure of what they had seen.
[11/26/2014 8:06:13 PM] jacob jordan: "Runes? na.  Hooked up with people, 'avin 'orrible things done to them? aye."
[11/26/2014 8:06:57 PM] Alraune: "Did you get a /good/ look inside? I remember Onuma and Lyfriel had to practically crawl inside the thing to find the runes in there... and that was after the cleaned it out of the cultist that was still in there..." She shuddered.
[11/26/2014 8:07:21 PM] jacob jordan: "Doubt what ye found was originaly used for voidsent if'n its what I think it is. maybe repurposed."
[11/26/2014 8:07:55 PM] jacob jordan: "Never 'ad the time to crawl in one, no. Was too busy bein "Inconspicuouse." he says, throwing up air quotes at the word.
[11/26/2014 8:09:37 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "Mmmh," Ralamano hums. "Then from the sounds of it, the Thanalan activity was particular to their resources." He turns to Fyril. "I heard there were new prisoners taken in while you were observing, is that correct?"
[11/26/2014 8:10:16 PM | Edited 8:13:39 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn nods, "Some Gridanians, an' some Maelstrom" he says, thinking back.
[11/26/2014 8:11:19 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "There were a pack of tribe miqo'te being brought out..." Dawson said, his voice a bit distant. "Gridanian. Maelstrom, Yellowjackets and Twin Adders, ... there were impossibly too many to count and identify, but they've been busiest here."
[11/26/2014 8:13:30 PM] Juanamano(Rala): Ralamano's eyes narrow. "Then we can only hope the Garleans are slower than I think they would be. Whatever fresh pods were brought in will not stay vacant long. Especially with a Castrum at high alert."
[11/26/2014 8:14:25 PM | Edited 8:14:46 PM] jacob jordan: "From what I saw, anyone in one is lost." he says with a regretfull shake of his head.  "We can 'ope otherwise, but..."
[11/26/2014 8:17:34 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "There was one... swathes of blood on the glass. I don't know what it means but ... it's likely you're correct in that there will be little if anything we can do for those already taken." Dawson stared at the setting sky through the canopy.
[11/26/2014 8:20:07 PM] Juanamano(Rala): Ralamano looks around at those assembled. "I will force none into this operation. Many will die, but they were already condemed by the Garleans. It seems we shall be doing them a mercy. But this is, again, not a priority except for the fact that the confusion will mask our escape. We will find our allies -first-. I will not risk anyone unnecessarily to place or set off this tank. Now we must turn our thoughts to how to infiltrate."
[11/26/2014 8:23:19 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Lotan'a's ears twitch. "Do not think can use the same path we took before. Would be too obvious." He glances down, lost in tought.
[11/26/2014 8:27:47 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn nods in agreement.  "Over the walls perchance? It wasn't 'ard gettin on them."
[11/26/2014 8:29:36 PM] Alraune: "It would be hard to see someone climbing over the walls, either..." She sounded skeptical.
[11/26/2014 8:31:34 PM] *** Amy (Rhesh'ir) added Shinku Tamashi ***
[11/26/2014 8:31:56 PM] Alraune: (Woah woah, Shin?)
[11/26/2014 8:32:26 PM] shinku.tamashi: (Mhmm)
[11/26/2014 8:32:49 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): Rhesh'ir arrives to where the others are gathered, and has been listening to what's been said thus far.
[11/26/2014 8:32:52 PM] jacob jordan: (Oh hey there.)
[11/26/2014 8:34:29 PM] shinku.tamashi: Shin makes his presence known to the entire group by appearing seemingly out of nowhere. His crimson eyes flicker a smile to Rhesh'ir from behind his ninja garb.
[11/26/2014 8:35:31 PM | Edited 8:36:51 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): Rhesh'ir's ears are flattened against his head as he listens.

His eyes widen at the sight of the sudden figure. Instinctively, he reaches for his daggers, then blinks.

"Shin?" he questions.
[11/26/2014 8:35:33 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): aww ))
[11/26/2014 8:35:37 PM | Edited 8:36:06 PM] Juanamano(Rala): Ralamano reaches for his grimoire as he notices the unfamiliar face. "Name yourself!"
[11/26/2014 8:35:39 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: 10/10 post)
[11/26/2014 8:36:01 PM] Nate (Kodaro): Rowesdower
[11/26/2014 8:36:27 PM] jacob jordan: (What is Shinku, racially?)
[11/26/2014 8:36:39 PM] shinku.tamashi: (Elezen)
[11/26/2014 8:36:40 PM] Alraune: (I'm trying to decide if the first time we met when we were fucking around in Ul'dah was IC or not. also I'm 90% sure he's elezen if I'm not remember wrong)
[11/26/2014 8:36:45 PM] Alraune: (:v)
[11/26/2014 8:37:10 PM] shinku.tamashi: (It's bugging me who Alraune is... <.<)
[11/26/2014 8:37:25 PM] shinku.tamashi: Shin replies with a dry tone, "I have no name. But you may call me Shin."
[11/26/2014 8:37:31 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn steps back, "Bugger me, when'd you get there?" He asks, raising a fist, ready to deck the elezen if he makes funny moves.
[11/26/2014 8:37:48 PM] jacob jordan: (Shoshopu. I'm Fyrilsunn.)
[11/26/2014 8:38:08 PM] Alraune: (Oh yeah, my skype name is different. also sorry in advace for all the ooc chatter in here whoops)
[11/26/2014 8:39:06 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): "Gods," Rhesh'ir relaxes, and actually cracks a smile. "Everyone relax. He's a friend."

He steps over to Shin and looks up to the very tall elezen. "You couldn't have picked better timing if you tried," he says. "How would you feel about taking on another Castrum with me? This time, we'll have a bit more backup."
[11/26/2014 8:40:37 PM] Juanamano(Rala): Ralamano does not relax. "A bit more explanation would be preferred, Rhesh'ir."
[11/26/2014 8:40:42 PM] shinku.tamashi: "When do we start?" Was all Shin answered.
[11/26/2014 8:40:45 PM] Alraune: Shoshopu narrowed her eyes at the elezen. He looked sort of familiar, actually... but she couldn't really place it. She sniffed. "Ah, hello... 'another' Castrum?"
[11/26/2014 8:41:25 PM | Edited 8:42:03 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): "There's no time to explain fully, but Shin and I took out an officer within Castrum Occidens. If we're planning on sneaking in, I can guarantee his usefulness."
[11/26/2014 8:43:09 PM] jacob jordan: "What about his trustworthyness?" Fyrilsunn asks, setting down Shoshopu.
[11/26/2014 8:43:18 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Lotan'a and Lotan'li are huddled together with Lotan'to, who all appear to be looking at the stranger with fixated eyes. The three Keeper brothers swivel their ears toward them.

"Truthfully, a covert method may be all we can do, provided there are distractions to be made," Dawson said, slowly rising up from where he lay. He looks weary, but still remains attentive.
[11/26/2014 8:43:55 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "How did you manage the first time? Though perhaps the same methods will not be so useful with a larger group. Regardless, we are in dire need of ideas."
[11/26/2014 8:44:49 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "I cast veil on everyone and usher them through tunnel they use several cycles ago, when they did not have such many flying ships," Lotan'a explained. "Not sure if same route can be used now... "
[11/26/2014 8:45:14 PM] shinku.tamashi: Shin remains silent, standing to the rear and side of Rhesh'ir. In his silence he listens and let's Rhesh'ir explain.
[11/26/2014 8:45:45 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): Rhesh'ir looks to Shin, shrugging. "You can hide yourself, but not others, I'll guess? Either way, the distraction tactic might be the best course, since they're hunting for us anyway."
[11/26/2014 8:46:33 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha is still there, just silent and mostly keeping to herself until someone speaks to her or is given orders. (( Still semi afk, almost done cooking. ))
[11/26/2014 8:47:15 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "I felt it in me to trust Lotan'to's brothers. We were not led astray -- the passage led to a door that was easily dismantled. We walked right into one of their storage rooms. We found several of their lab coats and guard colors." Dawson cast his gaze between them all. "They seemed to take assumption that we were a new research team, Division VI or some such."
[11/26/2014 8:47:54 PM] shinku.tamashi: Shin nods and says, "Correct, for reasons we don't have time to explain, I can conceal only myself. But they may also work to serve as a distraction..."
[11/26/2014 8:48:38 PM] Juanamano(Rala): Ralamano continue to eye Shin from over his satchel, which is open and revealing a ceruleum tank. If Shin (and anyone else) had been watching for a while, he would have heard their discussion of using it to set of a chain reaction of the many pods lined up in the nearby Castrum to allow them escape.
[11/26/2014 8:48:41 PM] jacob jordan: "Alright, 'ave the sneaky bugger set off the explosions, an' get everyone we can out in the ensuing chaos."
[11/26/2014 8:49:43 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): Rhesh'ir looks to Dawson. "Going in the same route would either be suicidal or go off without a hitch, but I am strongly leaning toward the former. Unfortunately, Garleans aren't that foolish."
[11/26/2014 8:50:33 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Lotan'a can use his magic to provide illusion and protection from their vision, but he cannot hold the spell for very long. Further, if the passage has been found out, ... we will have to find another way in." Lotan'li's tawny ears fold some. His green eyes look about apologetically.
[11/26/2014 8:51:55 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): "Considering that people from Squad One and Two have not been within the Castrum, and you lot have, I'd hear suggestions for other ideas based on what you saw while in there. We're blind for the nonce."
[11/26/2014 8:52:36 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): "Shin can cloak himself, and we have a short-term cloak from these miqo'te. What can we do with what we have?"
[11/26/2014 8:53:16 PM] shinku.tamashi: "Do we know how many stand in our way between now and perhaps a rally point?"
[11/26/2014 8:54:59 PM | Edited 8:56:26 PM] jacob jordan: "Send Shen in first... he can scout the way without us 'aving to risk 'im runnin outta energy too soon.  If the way's clear, we go in.  He sets off an explosion in the main courtyard, an' the majority go runnin to 'elp with the mess." Fyrilsunn suggests.  "We steal away anyone we can in the mean time."
[11/26/2014 8:55:19 PM] jacob jordan: "Proximately 240 soldiers, we reckon."
[11/26/2014 8:56:23 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): Rhesh'ir frowns. "It.. wasn't exactly my intention to throw a willing ally to the wolves, but..."

He looks to Shin. "If you could do that for us, it'd be a plan, at least."
[11/26/2014 8:56:59 PM] jacob jordan: "To the wolves? 'e could be long gone 'afore it got too hairy, I reckon."
[11/26/2014 8:57:33 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "I would recommend that we not detonate anything until we are sure of where our allies are. Once they are secured, the distraction can cover our escape. I would...rather know where they are."
[11/26/2014 8:57:56 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn nods in agreement with Ralamano.  "'e 'ave a link pearl?"
[11/26/2014 8:58:52 PM] shinku.tamashi: "Walking among wolves is what I do. However, I'm concerned an explosion will force the facility into lock down. Is there a plan to take out their security?"
[11/26/2014 8:58:59 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): Rhesh'ir looks to Lyfriel, who has mostly been silent for the duration. Obviously distressed, as well. She gives a single nod, and pulls out the familiar wooden box full of pearls.

She hands over one to Shin and gives him a slight smile.
[11/26/2014 8:59:21 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): "We thank you in advance for your efforts," she says quietly.
[11/26/2014 8:59:43 PM | Edited 9:00:11 PM] shinku.tamashi: Shin nods, winking one crimson eye as he takes the pearl.
[11/26/2014 9:00:12 PM] jacob jordan: "The way out we used 'affore, the tunnel was fairly easy to get in 'n out of." he says thinking, "If it locks down, I'd wager we can still get out through there no trouble."
[11/26/2014 9:00:21 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "We would have to find the closest route to reach sector two; this is between the place they're housing a majority of the pods, and leading toward the main gates. Somewhere down and up the ramps is where they've their holding cells, I think. We could hear them as we were moving through. Watched an elderly woman dragged from the hall."
[11/26/2014 9:00:27 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Dawson rubs his chin.
[11/26/2014 9:01:47 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "Coherent?" Ralamano nods. "Then we will need to make our way there immediately. Using alternative routes. If any patrols catch us en route we will have many troops to deal with, even if the pods are detonated."
[11/26/2014 9:02:18 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "The tunnel leads to a hole some paces behind the castrum, and leading up to the surface is a rope ladder. Provided the security isn't tightened there, it can still be made use of. But it's as Rhesh'ir said -- there's not much in the way of telling if that would be a wise choice to make."
[11/26/2014 9:06:21 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "...Northwest tower. It's the most vulnerable." A strange voice comes from the helmet in Ralamano's hands.
[11/26/2014 9:06:56 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): Rhesh'ir shakes his head. "Which means we are still mostly blind.  But there's no point in mulling around and debating what to do when we know what we're going to do. We will just have to work with what we find, and pray the way we go in can be the way we come out."

"Do we have any--" He looks to Ralamano, brow raised.
[11/26/2014 9:07:25 PM] Alraune: Shoshopu jumps back in surprise. "Wah! Who's there?" She waddled away from her roegadyn friend and towards Ralamano and his fancy helmet.
[11/26/2014 9:07:33 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Dawson raises his finger to his lips. "Shh."
[11/26/2014 9:09:33 PM] shinku.tamashi: "It sounds like when we come out of that tunnel will be ideal time for illusionary magic. Then there will be no time for thinking, only reacting. If things get complicated I'll deal with it... Don't for a second even consider my life more important than your own while we are in there..."
[11/26/2014 9:10:04 PM] Juanamano(Rala): Ralamano looks down to the Garlean helm. He mirrors Dawson's motion and holds it up.

"Until Scouting Party Theta reports or you find a body, they are presumed deceased. You will pick up their route. That communications tower needs to stay up. We are on high alert. Are your orders clear?"

"Yes, sir."
[11/26/2014 9:11:49 PM] Juanamano(Rala): The communications cut out.
[11/26/2014 9:12:07 PM | Removed 9:12:12 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: This message has been removed.
[11/26/2014 9:12:16 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): Rhesh'ir smirks. "Perhaps not as blind as I thought. Well done, Lieutenant."
[11/26/2014 9:13:22 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Thank Ehrinn for the find. Between her and Noor, they're the reason we have no patrol units scouting for us right now."
[11/26/2014 9:14:03 PM] Juanamano(Rala): Ralamano nods. "Precisely. Though that clears up some bit of ambiguity, at the least."
[11/26/2014 9:14:15 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha wanders over to a nearby try, folding her arms over her chest as she leans against it. She closed her eyes, tilting her head down, though her ears remained perked up and facing forward, listening to the others as they spoke.
[11/26/2014 9:15:52 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "I appreciate your sense of self-sacrifice, Shin, but I do not intend to let any member fall victim to them. Temporary or no."
[11/26/2014 9:17:26 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): "Alright," he says, looking to the rest. "Stay as a group. Lead us to the 'tunnel' and use your magick, miqo'te. Shin, you head for the main courtyard, scouting the way for us. Once we hear your word, we'll make our way to the prisoners."

"Once we have them, we'll tell Shin to activate the 'distraction' in the courtyard. Then, get the seven hells out of there, Shin."

"I want Fyril to take point, for now. Do you know where you're going?"
[11/26/2014 9:17:51 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): The last question is directed toward the Roegadyn.
[11/26/2014 9:18:32 PM | Edited 9:19:27 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn nods, and dons his helmet. "Aye, I know the way." he says, heading towards the treeline.
[11/26/2014 9:19:20 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): Rhesh'ir nods and squeezes Lyf's hand briefly before following. "Let's move out, then."
[11/26/2014 9:20:05 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Wait. Rhesh'ir," Lotan'to speaks up.
[11/26/2014 9:20:54 PM] Genetic Dork: "So, um... Are we all goin' as one group, or are we splittin' up?" (( Sorry, been away cooking. ))
[11/26/2014 9:21:15 PM] jacob jordan: (one group. ninjybro's gonna scout ahead of us.)
[11/26/2014 9:21:24 PM | Edited 9:21:43 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Lotan'to looked at Ralamano for a moment, to the helm he had in his hand. "They spoke about the watchtower. I may remember where that it is. If we can somehow manage to jam it, they will lose communications."
[11/26/2014 9:22:19 PM] Genetic Dork: (( Kay, thanks (heart)
[11/26/2014 9:22:40 PM] Juanamano(Rala): Ralamano rubs at his chin in thought. "Similar to what we accomplished at Castrum Occidens. Unfortunately we do not have any jamming devices. Perhaps with significant aetheric activity, but that could serve as a beacon."
[11/26/2014 9:23:40 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): Rhesh'ir stops and looks back to Lotan'to. His  tail twitches a nonce as he contemplates.

"Ralamano, I want you to lead the others and go with Fyril to the prisoners. I will help Lotan'to with the communications."
[11/26/2014 9:24:45 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "You are sure? I can travel with him and cause adequate disruption if I...ah, creatively use a few spells. I suppose destroying it totally would have a similar reaction."
[11/26/2014 9:25:46 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "The watchtower they spoke of is in the Castrum, near the front. It's deeper in of course but, if I remember correctly, the first sector isn't terribly difficult to reach once we're in. It'd likely be a better job for someone who can get in there and make quick work of it... " Lotan'to explained, pacing back-and-forth.
[11/26/2014 9:26:45 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "I'm certain that once it's down, the lines will break and they won't have a way to alert others of intrusion and the like." Lotan'to nodded.
[11/26/2014 9:27:21 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "Small squads would be able to be engaged, as long as they are dispatched quickly. It would make freeing easier, as less stealth would be needed."
[11/26/2014 9:28:14 PM] Shinku Tamashi: "Hope for the best, plan for the worst I always say. I like the idea of sabotaging communication."
[11/26/2014 9:28:55 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): "If you're sure you'd do a better job of it than me, Ralamano, then be my guest. We need to get moving."
[11/26/2014 9:28:59 PM] Shinku Tamashi: (If I disappear I lost power or internet... T.T)
[11/26/2014 9:29:05 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): punch the internet!)
[11/26/2014 9:29:08 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): defy its judgement!)
[11/26/2014 9:29:11 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): No probs (cat) ))
[11/26/2014 9:29:54 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "I was considering what could be done with that ceruleum tank," Dawson said finally after a long period of silence. His gaze is drawn to Shin. "Perhaps he can do this."
[11/26/2014 9:32:12 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "I did not intend that implication, Rhesh'ir. But I will do it. We will need quick strikes in the Castrum. You are better suited to the combat than I." He gives a Storm Salute. "I will call when the towers are down."

He nods to Dawson. "Agreed. He can set the charge near the tanks. It will only take some disturbance to combust, if Onuma's studies are accurate. I believe they are. From a distance, then."
[11/26/2014 9:34:23 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): "Alright, then, everyone has their place. Keep your pearls at the ready. We'll be split up in there, and I want communication. We don't need to be handing them any more prisoners to play with. Fyril, lead us on."
[11/26/2014 9:35:50 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "I will remain here, lest you want me to await at the estate. My wound is taking its time to mend and so I do not have confidence I would be of help right now." Dawson closes his eyes again.
[11/26/2014 9:36:26 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn nods, and heads out into the woods.  After many twists and turns in the forest, they arive at the edge of a clearing, the castrum dead ahead.  "Tunnels o'er there." he says, motioning out into the clearing.  "Gonna need the magic to get to it unspotted."
[11/26/2014 9:36:48 PM] jacob jordan: (It was in the castrum's killing field right?)
[11/26/2014 9:37:08 PM] Amy (Rhesh'ir): Rhesh'ir nods. "That's fine, Dawson. I don't want anyone overexerting themselves. Stay here, for now."

**

He follows closely after Fyril, taking in the scene as they get close.
[11/26/2014 9:37:12 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): sorry brb real quick)
[11/26/2014 9:39:00 PM] S'aerdha: "Regardless of whether you go or stay," came S'aerdha's voice to Dawson as the man himself appeared through the treeline—it was as flat and songless as it had been since learning of the failure in the castrum, "you're going to tell me what this company has planned."
[11/26/2014 9:41:59 PM] Shinku Tamashi: "I'll make my way to the courtyard. Give me the signal when you want the explosives ignited..."
[11/26/2014 9:42:07 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Rhesh'ir and the others are going in to seek out and save our comrades. If you wish to join them, go and keep up with Fyril. Lotan'to's siblings will provide you with an illusion and allow you through the tunnels." Dawson points in the direction they went.
[11/26/2014 9:43:24 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha goes along with Fyril, putting on her clawed gauntlets once more, sticking close to him.
[11/26/2014 9:44:24 PM] S'aerdha: "I had hoped I might find my own way in..." There seemed to be a bitter taste in his mouth. "But short of blasting a hole through the wall, there's nothing... though I've more than half a mind to.

"Is anything else being done, or is it more subterfuge?"
[11/26/2014 9:47:27 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Ehrinn and Noor found an officer's helmet with a communication device in it. We overheard them speaking about one of the watchtowers being in a vulnerable position. Rhesh'ir's ally will be setting up the ceruleum tank Ralamano took with him and will be setting up a distraction by way of the detonation."  Dawson glances up again. "If it goes as planned, their communications will be dead."
[11/26/2014 9:48:18 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Beyond that...the bulk will have to stay in the shadows and navigate to the holding cells until then."
[11/26/2014 9:50:22 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): oh whoops. I've been correctified. they're actually going to use the bomb for the pods.)
[11/26/2014 9:50:35 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Rala and Lolo are disrupting the tower comms :U )
[11/26/2014 9:51:41 PM] S'aerdha: ((noted))
[11/26/2014 9:52:10 PM] S'aerdha: "Very well." And that was that. S'aerdha turned to follow where Dawson had had indicated the others had gone. He moved so quickly and silently it was almost as if his feet weren't even touching the ground.
[11/26/2014 9:55:59 PM] Juanamano(Rala): In the northwest corner of the Castrum a bright purple column shoots into the sky. It expands briefly and then disappears, leaving only a haze that slowly begins to settle to the ground.

"He says the tower's down now!" comes Lotan'to's voice from over the pearl. "Step one's done. Go! Ralamano, come on. Open your..." The pearl cuts out.
[11/26/2014 9:55:59 PM] S'aerdha: After a short while, S'aerdha was hovering behind Resh'ir like a specter. He'd arrived just as silently as he'd left Dawson. "I am here," he hissed into the bard's ear.
[11/26/2014 9:58:10 PM] jacob jordan: "We shrouded?" Fyrilsunn asks, looking over at Lotan'to's brother.
[11/26/2014 9:59:21 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Lotan'a was before them again, keeping steady pace until they reached the edge of the forest that led to open ground. He channeled his spell and it washed over the gathering. The familiar tingling of the skin rises and they could see the blur in the corner of their eyes.

Nothing appeared out of place, but the visual effect said they were protected from vision. "Done. Go to hole."
[11/26/2014 9:59:37 PM] Shinku Tamashi: Shin had been moving through the shadows until he reached his destination in the courtyard. He sets the explosives at the optimal spot for the largest explosion and then moves back, watching guard rotations and the confusion that followed bright, purple light.
[11/26/2014 10:00:13 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle stayed quiet, the armored paladin keeping close behind Fyril for now.
[11/26/2014 10:00:16 PM] Alraune: Shoshopu was following along quietly at Fyrilsunn's heels. She was probably sort of in the way, even, but she didn't seem to care all that much. She looked down at herself as she felt the strange tickle of Lotan'a's spell... "Is this what being invisible feels like? Very interesting..."
[11/26/2014 10:00:21 PM] jacob jordan: "Lets move." Fyrilsunn says heading for the tunnel entrance and dropping in, drawing his axe as he hits the tunnel floor.
[11/26/2014 10:02:40 PM] Alraune: The lalafell wasn't far behind him, though she opted to climb down, as the depth of the hole was several times her height-- unlike the roegadyn, jumping around and making dramatic landings.
[11/26/2014 10:02:48 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha removes her bladed cesti from her hips, clutching them tightly. Her brow furrows, glaring ahead as the drew nearer to their destination.
[11/26/2014 10:02:52 PM] S'aerdha: Normally, S'aerdha would have been quite facinated by this partiucalr spell and the sensation it caused. He'd likely have even donned his head wraps to observe how the flow of aether was changed. But at the moment, his attention was far, far too narrow. As soon as the keeper he'd been regarding the night before had started to enunciate the word 'done,' he was in motion at Fyril's heels.
[11/26/2014 10:05:26 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): The hole lead down to dimly lit tunnels. Now that it was nearing evening time it was a lot darker than it was before. It was thanks to the blue lights filtering in that the group could make its way through. The familiar door was awaiting them at the end of the tunnel.
[11/26/2014 10:09:39 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn checks the door, seeing if its still unlocked.
[11/26/2014 10:10:12 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Rhesh'ir is hot on Fyrilsunn's heels, his ruby orbs taking in every nuance of detail about their surroundings that he can. His daggers are in their sheathes, within easy reach and he keeps an arrow knocked to his bowstring. While Fyril checks the door, the Keeper turns to the rest of his Company, ensuring their presence and preparadness.

*twirls Rhesh'ir keys momentarily*))
[11/26/2014 10:10:48 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): The door seems to nudge. It's not locked.
[11/26/2014 10:11:13 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Lyfriel has her pistol drawn from its holster, but the hammers on each barrel remain uncocked. Her weariness is evident in her expression, her jerky motion, but there's intensity present, too. She remains not far from Rhesh'ir's side, but keeps her eyes much more upwards; to the skies, to the near, high walls.
[11/26/2014 10:12:50 PM] S'aerdha: "Go," S'aerdha hissed to the Roegadyn. Were the man any smaller, S'aerdha might have even tried to push past him.
[11/26/2014 10:13:19 PM | Edited 10:13:53 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn yanks the door open. Axe at the ready, he heads down the tunnel towards the storage room.
[11/26/2014 10:14:38 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): The storage appears to be in disarray. There's large scorch marks and the place is as lacking in light as it was before. Crates are overturned, racks have fallen on their sides, other objects were scattered across the floor.
[11/26/2014 10:15:29 PM] Juanamano(Rala): A small group of four Garlean foot soldiers stroll close by Shin with purposeful steps.

"I don't know what happened, but we're to stay to our orders. Handle the new prisoners." The man who speaks has a hand on his side, a recent wound obviously healing. "I'll slap that damn cat again for what he did."

"Hey, not too hard. They have to be in decent shape before we use them," another replies.
[11/26/2014 10:16:29 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): On the wall near the large metal doors a red light blinks intermittently. It's a slot for a key.
[11/26/2014 10:17:00 PM] jacob jordan: Fyril motions to Emil to try his key from the time before.
[11/26/2014 10:17:25 PM] Shinku Tamashi: Shin remains calm and still in his cloak. His eyes glance to the explosives he lay down and then to the soldiers. If they saw the explosives he would have to take them out quickly. He readies himself for quick reaction, just in case.
[11/26/2014 10:18:25 PM] Alraune: Shoshopu's eyes narrowed, taking in the aftermath of apparent destruction in the room. She supposed this all happened during their escape. The lalafell opened her grimoire and began turning the pages once she felt she had the relative time and safety to find the one she was looking for. Once she found it, she closed the grimoire again, using her index finger to save the page.
[11/26/2014 10:20:47 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): The key works just as before. The doors hiss and begin to slide but, due to the damage, sparks flew and something sizzled. One of the hinges seems to stall. On the other end the roiling wall of smoke seems to billow. There's a large indented crater where a magitek cannon was fired, and stains.

The group is halted before they can see more, as four garleans turn, pulling their weapons out. "Thought you'd go in through here again without trouble, eh? Slay the bastards!"
[11/26/2014 10:20:57 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha grows tense, worry starting to show on her face, ears folding back a bit. She grips her cesti even tighter now, teeth clenching together, steadily becoming more restless, eager to find the others, especially Lynn'wo. She takes in a deep, quiet breath, then slowly exhales, trying to keep herself composed and ready, staying light on her feet.
[11/26/2014 10:21:14 PM | Edited 10:21:31 PM] Juanamano(Rala): ((Near Shin))
"What, Snow White gave you a run for your money? Glad I got stuck with the kid with glasses," the third one chimes in.

"Focus! They were part of the ones that -snuck in-. Into a Castrum, can you believe it? We need to finish interrogation, then..." The fourth trails off. "Hey, what's that?" He steps closer to one of the pods, crouching toward the ground.

Two of them just keep walking. "Always getting distracted...."
[11/26/2014 10:21:26 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): ((free-write combat. no rolls.)
[11/26/2014 10:21:41 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): too tired for that. @w@)
[11/26/2014 10:21:45 PM] S'aerdha: ((oh, kk))
[11/26/2014 10:22:59 PM | Edited 10:23:38 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn charges forward without hesitation, rage painted all over his face.  Burrying his axe in the neck of the first Garlean he meets, he counterspins to face another, yanking the axe free as he does so, allowing the dying man to drop.
[11/26/2014 10:23:01 PM] Alraune: Shoshopu's book snapped open again reflexively, and with a few short gestures a cloud of green, noxious gas spewed from the pages and into the face of one of the Garleans.
[11/26/2014 10:24:26 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha, without much need for the prompt, quickly dashes to one of the Garleans, and just feet before reaching him, slides down to the floor, twisting her body around, swinging her with force at the man's leg, sweeping his feet from under him as he crashes to the ground.  With no hesitation, Misha snarls as she sends the bladed Cesti into the man's throat, slicing his neck.
[11/26/2014 10:24:54 PM] Shinku Tamashi: Shin appears from behind one of the guards and twists his neck, quickly killing him. The other turns toward Shin to attack, but Shin drew his blade. From the sheath a spray of chafe flew into the guard's face, blinding him. Shin ended his life with his blade to his heart. After sheathing his blade he moves the bodies to cover nearby and conceals himself once again, hoping the ruckuss didn't alert the other two.
[11/26/2014 10:25:00 PM] Genetic Dork: swinging her leg with force at the man's ankle*
[11/26/2014 10:26:22 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): One of them remained in the back, preparing to cast a mending spell on one of the soldiers affected by the toxin. Though it did reach his ally, the mender seems alarmed at just how quickly his comrades were being felled, though, beginning to backtrack.
[11/26/2014 10:27:38 PM] Alraune: "Don't let him get away!" Shoshopu hissed, already beginning to trace a different spell a few pages ahead.
[11/26/2014 10:28:00 PM] S'aerdha: S'aerdha watches as the others kill ther guards in various gruesome ways without batting an eye, then simply steps around them into the lead, locking his right eye on the healer... his left already having slid closed. Then he reached out with his left hand, his fingers claw-like, as he steals the man's aether away, meaning to leave him with nothing at all.
[11/26/2014 10:28:25 PM] S'aerdha: To anyone observing, it may have looked very much as if he was choking hte man to death from fulm away.
[11/26/2014 10:28:34 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: From his vantage, Rhesh'ir easily put two arrows into the chest of one Garlean, before a more intimate-close blow could be used to put him completely out of misery. Before seeing one foe fall, the Captain already has another arrow knocked, drawin, and fired---two of the Garleans, at least, are already sprouting arrow shafts before they go down.
[11/26/2014 10:29:55 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Those imperials first to charge in met a sore end. Their charge was slow and not very well executed, landing them in a situation that gave the group the advantage. They crumpled fairly easily.

The mender was already turning to sprint down the hall, but S'aerdha's spell caused him to collapse into a prone position on the floor, gagging and grasping for breath. Saliva dribbled down his mouth. He clawed at his neck, his fingers twitching.
[11/26/2014 10:30:56 PM] Juanamano(Rala): ((Shin post!))

The other two Garleans are some ways away before they notice anything is amiss. The turn back to see nothing. One nods and draws his lance. The other brings his stave into his hand, the aetheric focus in its head glinting. The lancer steps near enough Shin to reach out and touch him, if he knew the Elezen were there. The caster, however, is a short dash away.
[11/26/2014 10:33:00 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn looks at the downed Garleans, and motions with his hand. "The holding block is this way." he says taking off at a jog, leading them deeper into the castrum.
[11/26/2014 10:34:50 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle's choice to revert to a defensive stance saw him no opportunity to strike at any of the quickly-falling Garleans. He had no complaints, however, and followed Fyrilsunn with sword and shield at the ready. ((Finally back from massive AFKfest!))
[11/26/2014 10:35:12 PM] Alraune: Shoshopu spends just a nonce looking at all the bodies before she springs onward behind Fyrilsunn, without question. Her jog-ish bounds are fortunately quieter than his.
[11/26/2014 10:35:48 PM | Edited 10:36:07 PM] Shinku Tamashi: Emerging from his concealment, Shin draws his blades in an arcing motion that the first of the pair knocked the lance aside, making way for Shin's second of the pair of blades to slash at the lancer's throat. Employing next shukuchi, Shin teleports the short dash behind the caster and drives both of his blades through the caster's chest.

'What a mess...' Shin says in his mind's voice. He pulls the bodies out of the path. They aren't hidden, but at least aren't obvious either.
[11/26/2014 10:36:04 PM] S'aerdha: "That way and down," S'aerdha commented as he let his hand drop and turned to go. The mender was dead, no aether left within him. But instead of hte usually heady rush extra aether brought him, it only fueld to cool anger bubling inside. "I can sense Rinha'li's aether."
[11/26/2014 10:36:43 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): The group travels down the walkway that leads them toward the detainment hold. A familiar, gutteral sound can be heard. Up ahead are rows upon rows of large cages that are holding several people. They're mutated, lumpy and have craters going across their skin. Up ahead was the doors leading to the next sector.
[11/26/2014 10:37:35 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle's ears rose as he witnessed the captives, his strides slowing. His lips parted, perhaps to mutter a question, but he was speechless for the nonce.
[11/26/2014 10:37:44 PM | Edited 10:38:29 PM] jacob jordan: "These ones are lost." Fyrilsunn says, "We cant help them. Keep moving."
[11/26/2014 10:37:54 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha quickly follows the others, flicking the blood from one of her cesti.
[11/26/2014 10:38:59 PM] S'aerdha: "They would be better off dead," he said, though he spared them not a glance. His one visible eye was locked ahead and downward.
[11/26/2014 10:39:20 PM] jacob jordan: "I agree, but we haven't the time."
[11/26/2014 10:39:35 PM] Shinku Tamashi: ((Are those captives that the four guards were to interrogate separate from the objective?
[11/26/2014 10:39:54 PM] jacob jordan: (they are the primary.)
[11/26/2014 10:40:11 PM] Juanamano(Rala): ((Same people.))
[11/26/2014 10:40:31 PM] Juanamano(Rala): (I...should have made that clearer. :x Sorry))
[11/26/2014 10:41:16 PM] Michie // Vesna: ((Seppuku, Juan. It is the only answer.
[11/26/2014 10:41:19 PM] Alraune: This was the first time Shoshopu was seeing these captives- and suddenly all her resolve was gone. She froze mid-stride and stared at one. She looked absolutely mortified.
[11/26/2014 10:41:42 PM] Shinku Tamashi: After laying the bodies down, Shin conceals himself once again, keeping a keen eye focused on the surroundings.
[11/26/2014 10:41:57 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: Thus, Ainle bumped into Shoshopu. His tail fluffed as he went to apologize, but instead he reached to give her hand a tug. "Come, Shopu. We need to hurry."
[11/26/2014 10:42:51 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha looks over the captives quickly, seeing if their team were among them. She frowned faintly in sympathy towards them, but after a brief moment her expression hardened once more, focused and intent on the current task. "We need ta' get a move on and find the others quickly."
[11/26/2014 10:43:01 PM] Alraune: The lalafell just made an upset keening noise as she was tugged along, and after a nonce she finally regained her senses and followed after Ainle.
[11/26/2014 10:43:51 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Lyfriel regards the disfigured, lost once-captives with abject horror. She clutches her pistol tighter, and anger wracks her face. Ears pin back, tail swerving stiffly behind her.

"Follow S'aerdha's sense," she says, quietly. "It's not guided us astray, before. I do not think it will, now."
[11/26/2014 10:44:39 PM] S'aerdha: "It would be a quick enough thing for me," he replied, though he did not pause. He saw where he didn't to go, and he meant to get there as fast as he could... and so it was once again that his feet seemed not to move as he sped along the metal floor.
[11/26/2014 10:44:45 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn nods, "Point the way then." he says to the Miqo'te.
[11/26/2014 10:45:56 PM] Juanamano(Rala): The rows and rows of pods are Shin's primary company, and they are all dead silent except for a low hum. The occasional voice can be heard in the distance as men scramble back and forth.

Footsteps approach nearby, and a man in a coat pushes up his glasses and stares at his clipboard. "Fifty-two. Only fifty-two? No no no. These rates are all wrong. Glad comms are down. Quiet here for once. Not like anyone would make it this far. Sneaking back in here? Must be tribal. Or mental. Can't let Maia catch me slacking. Fifty-two..."
[11/26/2014 10:47:35 PM] S'aerdha: In S'aerdha's mind, there was no need to point, he just lead the way to the metal doors that seemed to lead out of this storage of mutants.
[11/26/2014 10:48:33 PM] Shinku Tamashi: Shin watches the man with the clipboard. Remaining still with his hand to the hilt of a blade, Shin is in the ready to take decisive action against the man, even if he is unarmed...
[11/26/2014 10:49:15 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): There's a monitor next to the doors. It seems to indicate needing a hand or some other form of identity to go in.
[11/26/2014 10:49:44 PM] Alraune: "... Should we turn back and get one of their hands?"
[11/26/2014 10:53:13 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "Absorbtion is all wrong." The scientist stops and examines a pod a few rows away. "You are...Young. Yes. No older than twenty. Absobtion is all. Wrong." He moves to fiddle with something on the side, near a tank similar to what Shin planted. When he is finished he looks up. He notices a bit of blood. The clipboard falls to his hand as he turns to run.
[11/26/2014 10:55:08 PM] S'aerdha: "I've a more direct approach in mind..." Holding his staff at an angle to the floor, he aimed it squarely at the gap between the two halfs of the portal and towards the celing. Hoarfrost gathered along it and onto his arms as sheets of ice began to spread across the doors' surfaces. But it didn't seem he meant to freeze the door entierly. Instead, the ice concentrated at the gap, building upon itself and slowly forcing it wider.
[11/26/2014 10:55:17 PM] Shinku Tamashi: Shin was not in the mood for running. He makes two hand gestures and utters quietly, "Ten, Chi." Subsequently a quick flash lighting falls down toward the fleeing man.
[11/26/2014 10:56:27 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn raises an eyebrow, impressed.
[11/26/2014 10:59:13 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): The doors make a loud groan as the metal swells and then caves, pried apart by the levels of ice building on it. On the other side is the walkway. Up ahead is the large statue of one particular imperial legatus.
[11/26/2014 11:00:25 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle doesn't hesitate to slip into the room, shield and sword at the ready.
[11/26/2014 11:00:38 PM] S'aerdha: A veritable spar of ice came to be between the doors, and by the cold radiating off of them, there was no doubt it was at least as hard as stone. "That should do," he deadpanned before stepping thorugh.
[11/26/2014 11:00:48 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Rhesh'ir pays little attention to S'aerdha's spellcasting. His eyes are on their surroundings, disgust welling in his expression. When not searching the surrounding environment for any important targets, his eyes fixate, full of bitter anger, on the pods and their occupants.
[11/26/2014 11:01:19 PM] Juanamano(Rala): The bolt falls down upon the man's head but breaks upon a red hexagonal shield. The force is enough to knock him onto his stomach and he rolls over and begins crabwalking backwards.

"O-oh by the strength of Solus why do I have that prototype," he mutters to himself. "I-I-I'm no good dead. I-I can h-help I'm smart I promise don't kill me."
[11/26/2014 11:03:22 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): In the room up ahead the statue sits in the center, facing the west wall. A rhythmic and low-volume hum surrounds them in the room. All around them were pods. Most were deactivated and not in use, but there were some glowing ominously, ready for use. No one seems to be in the room right now. Behind the statue are metal walkways, one leading up to another hallway and then one leading down.
[11/26/2014 11:04:22 PM] jacob jordan: "You said their down, right?" Fyrilsunn asks.
[11/26/2014 11:04:39 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: "Thal's godsdammed balls, tell me we are heading in the right direction," Lyfriel hisses. At the sight of more pods--thankfully, without occupants---she visibly bristles.
[11/26/2014 11:04:41 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle slowly lowered his guard, eyeing the interior. He stepped aside as the others followed, quietly considering their options. His eyes were quick to turn to S'aerdha, trusting his judgement.
[11/26/2014 11:04:54 PM] S'aerdha: "Yes. Rinha'li, at least, is beneath us."
[11/26/2014 11:05:17 PM | Edited 11:05:28 PM] jacob jordan: "I'll check above, then." he says, heading for the walkway.
[11/26/2014 11:05:23 PM] S'aerdha: S'aerdha was already scanning for some way down... Stairs or a ramp...
[11/26/2014 11:05:29 PM] Alraune: Shoshopu looked down at the floor beneath her feet. "Beneath..."
[11/26/2014 11:05:31 PM] Shinku Tamashi: Shin rushes toward the man as he scampers back. Blade to the throat, Shin hesitates. "Speak of it. If I don't like what I hear, I'll kill you."
[11/26/2014 11:07:22 PM | Edited 11:09:36 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Rhesh'ir sets to searching the flooring for anything resembling a lower access to what might lie beneath them. "You heard the Magister. We have a direction in mind, so let's get down there! Get moving and keep moving, the fewer nonce we can spend in this place, the better."
[11/26/2014 11:08:01 PM] jacob jordan: (There's a passage behind the statue mate.)
[11/26/2014 11:08:16 PM] Alraune: (then let's look behind the statue and learn about it!)
[11/26/2014 11:08:59 PM] S'aerdha: ((oh, reading is helpful isn't it?))
[11/26/2014 11:09:03 PM] jacob jordan: (One way up, one down.)
[11/26/2014 11:09:19 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "W-w-well I w-w-work these pods the place in general I do reports I have a keycard high clearance don't tell anyone don't k-k-k-k-k-k...Please." The scientist becoming intimate with Shin's blade is stiff as a board.
[11/26/2014 11:09:24 PM | Edited 11:09:43 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: (( missed the post. thanks Skype! o/ - edited ))
[11/26/2014 11:09:42 PM] S'aerdha: The instant he spied the ramp down behind the garish statue, he was in motion again, gliding to it, and then down.
[11/26/2014 11:11:26 PM] Shinku Tamashi: Shin draws his blade back. "Don't think for a second you can outrun me..." Shin pulls the man up and shuffles him back to the pods.

"The one that is twenty... what were you talking about?"
[11/26/2014 11:11:40 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn heads for the upper ramp, intending to find anyone he can, and get them out of this hellish place.
[11/26/2014 11:11:44 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha's nearby, following the others and staying ready. (( semi afk
[11/26/2014 11:11:50 PM] Alraune: Shoshopu, spurred into motion again, toddled over to the the statue and pondered. Follow S'aerdha down... or follow Fyrilsunn up? Ah, actually, "Fyrilsunn? We might need your help downstairs first..." She pointed.
[11/26/2014 11:12:15 PM] jacob jordan: "Time is of the essence, lass." he says, charging up the ramp.
[11/26/2014 11:12:33 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): The ramp down leads to a narrow set of corridors. The sound of scratching and shuffling is heard, and then murmuring in the distance. It begins to grow in volume; voices. Many of them. They do not sound like imperials.
[11/26/2014 11:13:30 PM] Alraune: Shopu furrows her brow and starts to follow after him. She wasn't letting him go anywhere alone.
[11/26/2014 11:13:57 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Rhesh'ir nods to Lyf, indicating towards Fyrilsunn. The Arcanist follows the Roegadyn man, while Rhesh'ir darts down the ramp after S'aerdha. "Constant communication!" he says. "That's an order."
[11/26/2014 11:14:16 PM] Juanamano(Rala): The scientist's glasses are all askew as he is shoved around, not really having the strength or the will to give much of a fight. "Tw-twenty, ah, cycles? H-his absorbtion rates aren't p-promising. He'll end up like the others. It's so h-hard to find a good subject we need so many haven't isolated what makes them good but young and healthy a good place to start get a baseline work from it isolate variables keep constants."
[11/26/2014 11:15:00 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: After seeing Lyfriel sent after Fyrilsunn, Ainle follows the group downstairs. His blade began to gather light.
[11/26/2014 11:15:18 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): The ramp up goes somewhere, but it's strangely quiet in comparison to what those going down the ramp are hearing. There's two paths up ahead; one going straight and another turning right.
[11/26/2014 11:15:37 PM] S'aerdha: Now, many more aether signatures were "visible," but Sa'erdha had always had an "eye" for this sort of thing. It was no trouble finding Rin's in the mix. All that was left was to follow the thread to its end. And so he did, mostly ignoring the voices of the other prisoners around him.
[11/26/2014 11:15:55 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn looks around, and goes straight.
[11/26/2014 11:16:00 PM] Shinku Tamashi: Shin drops his hand to his side and looks into a pod. "Are they... alive? Can they be helped?"
[11/26/2014 11:16:59 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Ehrinn and Noor, who have totally been there the who time move along with the group, bringing up the rear. Ehrinn follows after Fyrilsunn, figuring another member in backup couldn't hurt.

 Noor meanwhile heads downstairs. Hearing he voices she speaks softly. "I think we may of found the prisioners...."
[11/26/2014 11:18:44 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "A-alive? I w-w-wouldn't call that living, no. The ceruleum modifies their aetheric l-l-levels so we get a lot of rejects you can take them out sure and they'll stumble around but they're only good for looking at examining what went wrong if we can but you always need more until you get a good number but always more she's asking I don't know when she'll stop but we can't stop because th-th-then we'll end up like the others. Or worse." How this man speaks so much without taking a breath is a mystery of the ages.
[11/26/2014 11:18:51 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Those going below went around a corner and found themselves following a linear path forward. There was someone in imperial garb sitting beside one of the hallways leading left and right. The imperial doesn't seem to be moving for whatever reason.

The voices by now have become louder. It's quite clear that they're nearing the holding cells.

Those going up, moving straight, rounded a corner going left. There they reached another floor of the castrum where there were several rooms going down in a row. They were locked, however, and none can see what lies beyond the glass panes of them.
[11/26/2014 11:20:23 PM] S'aerdha: Sa'erdha just continued on, eye locked on the cell where he knew Rin was being held. If the imperial moved against him, he would kill him. Or one of hte others would. It did not matter.
[11/26/2014 11:21:56 PM] Shinku Tamashi: Shin's chest feels heavy. He's angry, sad, and hurt. He sympathizes for those in the pods.

"You're despicable. You have failed society. I should end you right now..."

Shin activates his pearl and speaks in a concerned voice. "Folks... I have this alchemist looking fellow that says he has high level security clearance and seems to put people in this pods under 'her' direction. What should I do with him?"

Shin is ready in case the man tries to flee.
[11/26/2014 11:22:24 PM] jacob jordan: (Glass panes you say?)
[11/26/2014 11:22:43 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Rhesh'ir draws an arrow on the Imperial in the hallway as soon as he comes into view. He doesn't loose it, immediately. Might as well get some use out of the Garlean scum before putting the soldier down.
[11/26/2014 11:23:03 PM] Alraune: Shoshopu's mouth screwed up skeptically. "What do you think--" Before she could finish her question, she heard Shin through the linkshell, flinching with a start. Her eyebrows rose, but she didn't answer, as she probably wasn't the voice of authority he was looking for.
[11/26/2014 11:24:31 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "Th-they're just..." He thinks better of what he's saying. "It's for r-r-reasearch. I follow orders. I'm just a grunt." He quiets when Shin activates the pearl, thinking hard. "K-k-k-keep him alive," he whispers mostly to himself.
[11/26/2014 11:24:50 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Ehrinn glanced carefully at the rooms, looking down the hall with an arrow sitting astride her bow. She can guess Fyril's intetn, watching should anyone try and respond, at least fro mthe way they've not yet checked. "Could knock I suppose..." she mutters quietly, mostly joking.
[11/26/2014 11:25:20 PM] Alraune: (knock knock it's knuckles)
[11/26/2014 11:25:31 PM | Edited 11:27:12 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn raises his axe and bashes the metal spike against the glass pane of the first door he comes to with all his strength.
[11/26/2014 11:27:36 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Noor looks to Rhesh'ir, offering a thought...not that anyone asked. "If we can take him alive, might prove valuable...if not, perhaps he has some phsyical intelligence on him that would be just as useful. No need to put Shin in more danger though..."
[11/26/2014 11:27:43 PM] S'aerdha: "A prisoner of our own ould be useful, but also dangerous," S'aerdha said over his pearl as he came to the cell. He wasted no time in employing the same tactic he'd used before: using expanding ice to force the door open.
[11/26/2014 11:29:59 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Much to probably no one's disappointment, the imperial sags and falls on his side. He's already dead. There's a visible wound or two on him that were fatal. Beyond, there were several voices -- the prisoners were speaking with each other.

Those going up the ramps, Fyril's weapon made an impact on the glass. It exploded into tiny shards that scattered across the floor. On a strange looking table of sorts is an unfamiliar figure. They're strapped down, buckles keeping them restrained. The man couldn't have been older than, say, twenty. Heavily sedated, they can only hear him make the occasional moan.

Unlike a prisoner however, there are charts on the wall that are detailing aetheric levels of that particular person.
[11/26/2014 11:31:11 PM | Edited 11:31:24 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn walks in and drags down on the mans eyelid, to get a look at his left eye.
[11/26/2014 11:32:09 PM] Shinku Tamashi: "I'm curious who this Maia is he spoke of. But if no one cares what I do with him I'll make my own choice."

Shin focuses on the coated man and says, "Who is Maia?"
[11/26/2014 11:32:23 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Ehrinn keeps an eye on the hallway, wondering if the sound will attract attention, ready if it does.
[11/26/2014 11:32:47 PM] jacob jordan: "Maia is their boss." Fyrilsunn says over the linkpearl, "In charge o' all this as far as I can tell."
[11/26/2014 11:32:51 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): His eyes reflects a dull grey, but there are rings of gold.
[11/26/2014 11:33:11 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle prepares himself similarly to Ehrinn, shimmering sword still held at his side.
[11/26/2014 11:33:15 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Noor taps her pearl for a moment. "If you ~do~kill him bring any documents or the like that he has on them...might be useful."
[11/26/2014 11:33:32 PM | Edited 11:33:41 PM] jacob jordan: "He's turned." Fyrilsunn says, leaving the room.  "Lets check the rest..." he says, bashing another open.
[11/26/2014 11:33:56 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Lyfriel grimaces at the sight before herself and Fyrilsunn. "What in the Seven Hells were they doing to him...?" Lyfriel leans closer to the man. "We should bring him with us."
[11/26/2014 11:34:22 PM | Edited 11:34:40 PM] Alraune: "They're probably all the same, Fyrilsunn," Shoshopu said to him over her shoulder, as she looked up at the charts. "Huh..."
[11/26/2014 11:34:29 PM] Alraune: (unless they're not)
[11/26/2014 11:34:58 PM] jacob jordan: "No." Fyril says, turning to her, "You remember those things what attacked us in the village?" he asks, "Thats what they're making. He's one o' them, check the eyes."
[11/26/2014 11:35:44 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: "This is different," Lyfriel says. "I remember the village, certain, but if there is the chance that we might save this one, even an onze of a chance, we should take it. Besides...he appears sedated."
[11/26/2014 11:36:00 PM] jacob jordan: "Ill bet they brought Vesna 'ere too..." he grumbles under his breath where nobody can hear it.
[11/26/2014 11:36:27 PM] Juanamano(Rala): "Sh-sh-she's the boss. H-h-head of the project, she gives the orders I do the work readings and oh no you're going to k-k-kill me!" He hits Shin with everything he's got, kicking and he begins to raise his voice for help.
[11/26/2014 11:36:35 PM | Edited 11:37:09 PM] jacob jordan: "An' what o' the next one? an' the next?" he asks, eyeing the hallway, "I can carry two at most. Lets see what we're dealin with."
[11/26/2014 11:37:33 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): The next room revealed much of the same thing, only this one was a woman who was likely close to her thirties. Again there were charts of the aetheric levels and other such information jotted down on the wall.

Eventually the glass-breaking rouses someone from down the hall. "Damnit. One of them broke loose I think."

"How?"

"I don't kno- wait. Voices. Someone's broken in!"

The footsteps are hurried as a few scientifics stumble upon the infiltrating group. They look more afraid about their surroundings than them, for some reason.

"Stop! Anymore noise and you will surely anger them!"
[11/26/2014 11:38:19 PM | Edited 11:39:25 PM] Alraune: Not being able to make heads or tails of the charts, Shoshopu turns back around and hops to take a look at the man strapped to the table. It was interesting to her that he wasn't all lumpy and horrifying like the other captives she saw... She reached up to prod his face, while Fyril was smashing in more rooms, then she froze, her fingertip an ilm from the man's skin. "Shi--"
[11/26/2014 11:38:20 PM] Shinku Tamashi: Shin rolls with the hit, flipping backward. As he does so he draws a shuriken, signing 'Chi' the shuriken seemingly enlarges as Shin lands on his feet and then throws at the man's torso. A single hit will end his life immediately.
[11/26/2014 11:38:35 PM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn walks over, "Then open them. All of them." he says menacingly, "Nice an' quiet like."
[11/26/2014 11:39:32 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Ehrinn stops herself from firing on the scientists just barely.
[11/26/2014 11:39:41 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Lyfriel trains her pistol, hammers on both barrels cocked, to emphasize the seriousness of Fyrilsunn's request. "And pray, explain to us precisely what you are doing to these subjects. Or we will begin removing pieces of you."
[11/26/2014 11:40:08 PM] Genetic Dork: (( is back
[11/26/2014 11:40:28 PM] Juanamano(Rala): The scientist lays dead, the shuriken sticking from his chest. No more shielding for him. His glasses lay cracked a short way away, near the clipboard he walked in with. Blood begins to pool on the ground around him.
[11/26/2014 11:40:51 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Are you daft?! You don't know what you're getting into." The one speaking was a short-haired woman was staring at them all wildly. "Any kind of disturbance will set them off. You want to be run down by them? I guarantee you'll come to regret that decision."
[11/26/2014 11:40:59 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha frowns deeply with concern, fidgeting lightly and bouncing on the balls of her feet in eager anticipation. She murmurs desperately under her breath, "Come on... Where are you guys?"
[11/26/2014 11:41:41 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Ehrinn quickly stows her bow and draws a pair of daggers, rushing past the scientists perhaps bumping them a bit to add to the threat, peeking around the corner they came from, again warry of armed personel, not willing to be surprised.
[11/26/2014 11:42:00 PM] jacob jordan: "Open the damned doors." he says with a growl.  "I'm infiltrating a damned Garlean castrum, ye think I've got a gods damned problem with killing you lot?"
[11/26/2014 11:42:13 PM | Edited 11:43:41 PM] Alraune: "You mean you can't control them?" Shopu asked, coming out of the room and stepping into the hall to join Fyrilsunn and Lyfriel. "What have you done to them?" She sounded more intrigued than upset, curiosity getting the better of her.
[11/26/2014 11:42:24 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle huffed, flicking his shimmering sword out of its idle, stiff hold. He slowly paced back through the hall, backtracking only as far as the room in which everyone split up. Given enough time, he'd quietly inspect the legatus statue, ears turning toward the commotion upstairs. For now, he'd stay at the crossroads, listening.
[11/26/2014 11:43:25 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Rhesh'ir peers inside of the cell door that S'aerdha has forced open. The Keepers ears wiggle, and his voice carries an aether-tinted edge--energizing, like adrenaline--when he speaks to them:

"Jail break, prison rats! Me and mine are here to get you the Hells out of here. Keep it quiet, keep it orderly, and get ready to break some Imperial necks if we run into any resistance on our way out."
[11/26/2014 11:43:38 PM] Shinku Tamashi: 'I can't do that again,' Shin thinks to himself. 'Never.Again.' He collects the clipboard and removes the papers, stowing them in his sash. He checks the corpse over for other peripherals that may on it. He would move it, but at this point there are so many stains of blood around there is no point. If more people come by he'll be taking them head on. Still, after checking the body he conceals himself so he has some measure of surprise should that scenario appear.
[11/26/2014 11:44:15 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): For all intents and purposes, the woman seems more agitated than anything. "You think I care what you think you can do? They're restrained here for a reason. It's not to protect just themselves."
[11/26/2014 11:44:29 PM | Edited 11:45:49 PM] Alraune: "But whyyyy?" She was persistent.
[11/26/2014 11:46:12 PM] jacob jordan: "If they're what I think they are, then if they get free that glass 'ent stopping them. open. the. doors.
[11/26/2014 11:46:52 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: "I can drag your filthy Imperial arse back the way we came and blow your leg off at the knee," Lyfriel snarls. Any of the usual lilt to her voice, or its usual pitch, has faded into a menacing growl.

"Explain, now. I can remove many pieces of you before you expire, you bitch. I'm a mender. I can make it more painful than you can imagine."
[11/26/2014 11:47:07 PM] Tilly (Rinha'li Dhavha): At the tremendous crack of the door being forced open with a burst of bone-chilling aether, Rinha'li ducks and huddles against the back wall, his arms thrown up over his head protectively. He does not look up towards the door, apparently afraid of what he's going to see, but he does sneak a glance over at Sparrow briefly before returning to his huddled crouch. At the sound of Rhesh'ir's voice, his ears swivel around, twitching. For a moment, he doesn't move.
[11/26/2014 11:47:37 PM] Juanamano(Rala): The papers Shin collects are all in the typical Garlean script. There's more notes, a pen or two, a pair of binoculars, and another straight rectangular card like the one used to enter. The hall is quiet, for now.
[11/26/2014 11:48:08 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Behind the woman is a scrawny looking man. He sighs, rubbing his face. "Think, girl. You stumble upon this place which, in all its time has remained largely silent. There's only a handful of those things.  Two and two together. It's all in what they're composed of. They are what our many failures are not."
[11/26/2014 11:48:23 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: "Up with you!" Rhesh'ir shouts, his gaze focused immediately on Rinha'li and Sparrow. "Don't sit there too long, pondering all we've risked to save your arses. Move it!"
[11/26/2014 11:49:03 PM | Edited 11:49:26 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Noor moves quickly into the room the prisoners were in, checking on those that seems too injured to move or be easily moved. For those of whom a bit of aetheric energy could help  make mobile they recieved it. If not...well she'd see when she finished with those whom she could help quickly, standard triage.
[11/26/2014 11:49:30 PM] Alraune: "But why can't you control them? Are they not finished? Would they know to turn on us, or you? How much of their minds are left?" Shopu could do this for bells.
[11/26/2014 11:49:33 PM] S'aerdha: "Rin," S'aerdha says a the sight of the keeper. It sounded every bit the sigh of relief that it was. He wasted no time in rushing in through the opening and past the otehr prisoners. "Are you hurt? What have they done to you?"
[11/26/2014 11:49:41 PM] jacob jordan: "Purple Miqo'te. Was 'ere with us the other day." Fyrilsunn says, now mear feet from them. Easy axing range.  "Where is she?"
[11/26/2014 11:49:49 PM] Sparrow: Sparrow glanced over at Tilly, though he didn’t budge much at the sound of the door. He was dizzy and not all there at this point. He leaned against a wall of the cell as he brought the back of a bloodied hand to his face to clean a trail of blood from his nose.

He turned his back to the wall eventually and slid down down it, empty eyes merely acknowledging the presence of their saviors.
[11/26/2014 11:49:54 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Lyfriel purses her lips, sighs. She looks to Fyrilsunn. "I will gag her mouth while you remove her arm. That should prevent her from being overmuch noisy. Then, perhaps, we may have the answers we'd like."
[11/26/2014 11:50:02 PM] Sparrow: Rinha'li*))
[11/26/2014 11:50:10 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha's eyes widen at the sight of Lynn'wo, her lips quivering for a moment. She shakes her head, regaining her composure and lets out a shaky breath. Nows not the time to break down or get emotional. She beckons the others and hissed quietly, "Come! We must hurry!"
[11/26/2014 11:50:15 PM] Shinku Tamashi: Shin pulls the card out from the mixture of items and stows that away, too. He awaits silently, reviewing his mindset responsible for his hesitation and trying to find out why he cared.
[11/26/2014 11:50:26 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Ehrinn looks back to the others who are interegating the scientists. "The way ahead seems clear for the nonce."
[11/26/2014 11:50:48 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle's ears stay high, his tail swaying back and forth energetically as he hears Rheshir's echoes. He felt his adrenaline rise with it, but he did not return to the group just yet. He remained at the joining room, standing before the statue. Once again, he shrugged off the pains he carried from last night's incident and steeled himself. His blade shimmered brighter. He almost wished for a fight, now.
[11/26/2014 11:51:22 PM] Genetic Dork: Annnd then Misha saw the condition Lynn'wo was in, her face paling. She quickly rushed over to his side, trying to wrap an arm around him and help him stand up, trying to let him lean his weight on her. "Love, come on, we need to go!"
[11/26/2014 11:52:20 PM] jacob jordan: "Lead me to 'er, and I'll spare y'er miserable lives, an limbs." he says, nodding back to Lyf.
[11/26/2014 11:52:27 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): The woman stares at Lyfriel for a while. She looks like she's daunted, but then she cracks a smile. Terrified, or completely mad? Who knows. "Kill me then. You aren't going to be receiving answers out of me. None that's useful to you. All you need to know is that they are quite literally a living weapon."
[11/26/2014 11:52:28 PM] Tilly (Rinha'li Dhavha): Rinha'li staggers to his feet, still shaking miserably. "N-not...not...I'm..." he says, then shakes his head. He wipes at a trail of blood trickling down the side of his head with his sleeve. "I'm...I can w-walk--" he says. He seems a little dazed but not seriously injured.
[11/26/2014 11:52:55 PM] Genetic Dork: "Someone help Rin up! I can't help them both!"
[11/26/2014 11:53:13 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha could barely keep Lyn's weight up, being much smaller and not entirely strong.
[11/26/2014 11:53:34 PM] Tilly (Rinha'li Dhavha): "Lynn's w-worse--" Rinha'li says. He looks up at S'aerdha as though just now noticing him.
[11/26/2014 11:53:44 PM | Edited 11:54:01 PM] jacob jordan: "Ye fire 'at thing, and ye bring every Garlean within a Malm a running." Fyril says to Lyfriel.
[11/26/2014 11:54:00 PM] S'aerdha: S'aerdha made to crouch, but rose again as Rin stood, putting his arms around him for support. "One of the healers will look you over all the same once we're out... Lean on me. Let me help."
[11/26/2014 11:54:05 PM] Sparrow: Lynn wrapped an arm around Misha as she offered him support. He was good to walk with aid, but running would take quite a bit out of him at this rate. He merely grunted, unable to manage any words, though there was a small grin on his face, relieved to see the others.
[11/26/2014 11:54:12 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Lyfriel tsks, and a quiver passes through her from ears to tail. She takes quick strides forward, past Fyrilsunn, gun raised out ahead of her, aimed straight for the scientist woman's face. The Arcanist bares her teeth as she comes closer, and if the scientist does not move, Lyf aims to press the double-barrels of her pistol straight up against the Garlean woman's mouth.
[11/26/2014 11:54:27 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Oh come now, darling, must it really resort to this?" the male scientist sighs. "Really... "
[11/26/2014 11:55:11 PM] jacob jordan: Tired of bein ignored, Fyrilsunn raises his axe one handed.  "Purple Miqo'te. Where is she?"
[11/26/2014 11:55:28 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: "Do not worry, Fyrilsunn. I should think that my weapon's report will be adequately muffled by this cunt's exploding skull." She hisses at the woman. "Answer his bloody -question- !"
[11/26/2014 11:56:09 PM] Tilly (Rinha'li Dhavha): Rinha'li clings to S'aerdha gratefully, closing his eyes. "Is e-everyone...all right?" he asks.
[11/26/2014 11:56:27 PM] Genetic Dork: Misha whispered quietly to Lyn, her face was emotionless, stoney. She grit her teeth together as she tried to help keep him up, thankfully an adrenline rush helped her with this. "Th-This won't be easy." She said to the others, "They're in no condition ta' make a quick escape."
[11/26/2014 11:56:45 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Noor moves over to Sparrow pressing a hand aginst him for a moment, allowing a quick surge of healing energy to flow into him, revitalizing him and at least numbing some of his hurt.
[11/26/2014 11:56:52 PM | Edited 11:57:42 PM] S'aerdha: "He's being looked to," he assured Rin before bringing his left hand up to his ear.

"We've Rinha'li and Lynn'wo," he asid over the pearl. "I believe it's time we took our leave, yes?"
[11/26/2014 11:56:53 PM] Cutecumber(Onuma): The woman waves her hand dismissively. She's bold, and Lyfriel's anger only serves to amuse her further. "Sorry, I have no answer for you, and neither does he. But go ahead. Blow my head off."
[11/26/2014 11:57:18 PM] Tilly (Rinha'li Dhavha): "M-miss Vesna--" Rinha'li says. "She's still s-somewhere..."
[11/26/2014 11:57:39 PM] jacob jordan: Tired of games, Fyrilsunn grabs her by the hair and drags her back where they came from, towards the pods.
[11/26/2014 11:57:42 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: "We will be," Rhesh'ir says to Rinha'li. "Time to beat a path for the exit." He presses a hand to his ear. "We're getting our arses out of here," he says into the linkshell. "Where is Vesna? Tell me that one of you has a bead on her lockup..."
[11/26/2014 11:57:58 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: Noor then closes her eyes and holds her staff for a long moment, the oak bathed in an aetheric light. She speaks softly, a prayer to the elements. There is a swirl of green light above her berofr healing aetehr washes over the room, danicng about those within in.
[11/26/2014 11:58:31 PM] S'aerdha: (( where is Noor? downstairs or up?
[11/26/2014 11:58:45 PM] Ainle Goldpaw: ((Down))
[11/26/2014 11:58:48 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: ((she's downstairs in the prison))
[11/26/2014 11:58:55 PM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: After Fyrilsunn takes the woman by the hair, Lyfriel trains her pistol on the remaining scientist. "Certain, you are going to be next. Would that I could promise you screams to warn you of the pain that's waiting...but I do not think my friend will be allowing her to make much noise."
[11/26/2014 11:59:08 PM] S'aerdha: ((kk, so that was a heal for Rin and Lynn, yeah?
[11/26/2014 11:59:43 PM] Ehrinn/Noor: ((yes, and all the other folks in the cell, since it sounded like there were more))
[11/26/2014 11:59:44 PM] jacob jordan: Dragging her to a pod, Fyrilsunn forces her inside.  "Last chance." he says, staring her in the face.
[12:00:07 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): The male stares at Lyfriel blankly. "Your threats do nothing to me, dear. My nerves are quite literally shot through the roof already. So. Anyway, she tells the truth. We have no information on your friend."
[12:00:24 AM] Sparrow: Lynn’wo breathed out a gasp of relief as the pain in his ribs numbed just enough for him to gain enough support to lean off Misha for a bit. Though he still required her aid, he was more than alright to at least stumble on his own, and jog assistance.

“Fire… the bloody… pistol..."
[12:00:29 AM] Sparrow: “Monsters. They're..."
[12:01:41 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): The woman is obviously in pain, and such tears are forced to flee her eyes as she's jerked around callously and forced into a pod. She shrugs though. "Don't have anything. Keep trying though. Maybe you'll find something at some point."
[12:02:31 AM] Alraune: Shoshopu shrank back as Fyrilsunn dragged the female scientist away, but then she followed them, leaving Lyfriel with the male scientist. "Do you know anyone who might have the information we seek, then?" she asked the woman, even as Fyrilsunn was dragging her along.
[12:02:40 AM] Genetic Dork: "... What? What pistol? Monsters? What are ya' talkin' about, Lyn?" She gave him a confused and worried look, brows furrowing and ears flicking back.
[12:02:52 AM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Lyfriel's furious expression doesn't diminish at the man's resilience. Her ears pin back even further, if possible, and she walks towards the man. Her steps are quick, forceful, and without any hesitation she jams her pistol against the man's crotch and pulls one trigger.
[12:03:03 AM] Ehrinn/Noor: Ehrinn is about to just shut the man up via blade to the throat, but instead she hads into the room where the scientists were seating. looking for anything of use, anythign thta might tell them where Vesna is.
[12:03:34 AM] Ehrinn/Noor: She doesn't even flinch at the gunshot, or what is sure to be the howling after
[12:04:00 AM | Edited 12:04:14 AM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn shrugs, and slams the door to the pod shut.  Turning he goes back upstairs, "Gonna investigate the right path." he says over the link pearl.  "Bitch didn' know shit."
[12:04:17 AM] Sparrow: Lynn’wo let the gunshot answer Misha’s question. His grin widened, though he grew limp on Misha’s arm if only for a brief moment as a wave of pain struck him. He remained quiet, however.
[12:04:38 AM] Tilly (Rinha'li Dhavha): Rinha'li takes a deep, ragged breath as a cracked rib here and a laceration there ebbs a bit. He isn't staggering quite as much but he still looks terrified, his bloodstained fingers twisting into the fabric of S'aerdha's robes.
[12:05:08 AM] Ainle Goldpaw: Hearing nothing coming for the nonce, Ainle's sharp eyes slid shut. He stood quietly for some time, the light around his blade turning a more vibrant gold as the minutes passed.

At the sound of the gunshot, his eyes opened once more, ear facing the upward path erecting.
[12:05:18 AM] Genetic Dork: Misha frowned deeply in concern at Lyn, tightening her hold and grasp around him, murmuring quietly to him, "Don't worry, I have you."
[12:05:46 AM] S'aerdha: "Have either of you any idea where our thrid missing member is located?" he asked of both Rin and Lynn.
[12:06:03 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): There's a roar tearing through the air. The scientist dropped, and he rolled to his side, clutching where he was shot. Blood was pooling on the floor. Tears build in his eyes, and he whimpers, his nerves twitching.
[12:06:30 AM] Sparrow: Sparrow coughed as he tried to speak up, needing a moment to regain his composure. “N…no. When I awoke, she was nowhere to be found…”
[12:06:57 AM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Rhesh'ir sees the first of the prisoners as they leave the opened cell, before hurrying to the head of their movement.

"Any sign that you caught of Vesna?" he repeats to Rinha'li and Lynn'wo. "When they brought you in, was she with you?"
[12:07:00 AM] jacob jordan: Reachign the top of the ramp, Fyrilsunn heads to the right.
[12:07:30 AM] Tilly (Rinha'li Dhavha): Rinha'li shakes his head. "N-no...they...they t-took her away somewhere...d-different...she's..." he does not seem to feel up to explaining what exactly she did at the moment.
[12:07:39 AM | Edited 12:07:48 AM] Alraune: Shopu looked a bit horrified as Fyrilsunn shoved her into that pod. That... was... kind of horrible. Not that she probably didn't deserve it, but... She wrung her hands and followed him back up the stairs, and to the alternate path this time they didn't take before. "Shouldn't we go back and get Lyf before--" She was interrupted by the sound of Lyfriel's gun firing, and screaming.
[12:08:15 AM] jacob jordan: "I think she's got it." he says, not looking back.
[12:08:48 AM] Alraune: "That's /not/ while I was asking. I'd... rather have her help. With whatever's at the end of this hallway."
[12:09:01 AM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Lyfriel glares down at the man, but doesn't aim the remaining, loaded barrel at him. "Where is she?" the Arcanist asks, again. "Believe me when I insist that I can make this far worse."
[12:09:28 AM] S'aerdha: "Very well. Do either of you know why this guard was already dead when we arrived? Do any of you know?" He expanded his question to the larger group of prisoners.
[12:10:20 AM] Sparrow: “I’ve not any idea. I.. I just awoke…”
[12:10:41 AM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle makes a pace up the stairway. He came upon Lyfriel and her ... victim first. His eyes bounced between the two as his stride slowed, but the focused Seeker eventually moved on in pursuit of Fyrilsunn. Mama Lyf don't need no help.
[12:11:39 AM] jacob jordan: (Not gonna stick around much logner, got to do some driving tommorow.
[12:11:48 AM] Alraune: (b-but)
[12:12:04 AM] Ainle Goldpaw: (it IS pretty late T_T)
[12:12:29 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): "Don't... have... info." It took a while for the man to speak. "Was this - hnh -  REALLY ... necessary?"
[12:12:29 AM] Tilly (Rinha'li Dhavha): ((not for meeeee
[12:13:14 AM] Alraune: (I wanna stay and help find Vesna but he's right, we have thanksgiving shenans tomorrow)
[12:13:36 AM] jacob jordan: (RIght pathway?)
[12:14:27 AM] Ehrinn/Noor: Ehrinn however, isn't leaving Lyf on her own, not in the state she's in...too much risk. She does leave her to her task at the moment however. Although, more as an afterthought she cuts the retsrtaints of all those in the rooms. Unconscious, they werne't a concern but....well let the Garleans deal with what they'd done when their weapons awoke
[12:15:07 AM] jacob jordan: (SHit noor, your gonna get us all killed if they wake up.)
[12:15:09 AM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Lyfriel leans, answering the wounded man's question in a hushed voice. "I do not care if it was necessary, you filth. Take your Empire, and your research, and what remains of your manhood, and carry it straight to the Seven Hells."

She stands, and swings the toe of one boot straight into the area that she just put a bullet.
[12:15:15 AM] Sparrow: ooc in ooc pls?)
[12:15:19 AM] S'aerdha: Once the prisoners all shake their head in the negative, S'aerdha shrugs. "We're leaving then." He says this both to those around him and over the linkpearl.
[12:16:23 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): There's an unnerving amount of footsteps filing in from below somewhere, heading toward Lyfriel's location. "I heard gunfire. Check the top floor. Damned communications are down. You see anything, don't waste time" Their voices are echoing.
[12:16:24 AM] Sparrow: “My bow… I tried to slide it to one of you… do you have it? Any of you…?” He managed to gasp out, tone heavy in pain, but at least he was standing slightly upright.
[12:17:07 AM] jacob jordan: "Not without everyone, we 'ent." he says, continuing down the right tunnel."
[12:17:28 AM] Tilly (Rinha'li Dhavha): "M-Miss Vesna n-nearly g-got killed trying to s-save us--" Rinha'li protests.
[12:17:30 AM | Edited 12:18:50 AM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle turned quickly, facing the voices. He takes off, light-footed, intending to place himself between his foes and his allies. He came to a halt, shimmering blade and sturdy shield at the ready as he aimed himself toward the approaching noises.
[12:18:43 AM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Lyf's attentive ears hear the footsteps and she curses beneath her breath. "We have incoming, from above."

Rhesh'ir has his linkpearl still open, and he glances to make sure that S'aerdha and the freed prisoners---as many of them are following---are still behind him. "We are getting the Hells out of here. Everyone, to our exit. That's an order. Damn the heroics, and -move-!"
[12:19:20 AM] S'aerdha: "Prolonging your stay here will not help her or anyone. The others are still looking. Now come." He began to head back to the ramp up, pulling rin along with him if he didn't walk on his own.
[12:19:20 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): For Fyril: The right tunnel has more rooms that are like what they found before, but there's no one here. There's a single door left open but nothing is inside. It's been cleaned out. There's nothing except some notes jotted down that have nothing of import on it.
[12:19:33 AM | Edited 12:19:41 AM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle only ground his teeth together at hearing Rhesh'ir's order. "Vesna's still missing..." He spoke under his breath, not over the pearl.
[12:19:53 AM] jacob jordan: Turning, Fyrilsunn hurries back to Lyfriel's room.
[12:20:48 AM | Edited 12:20:57 AM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: "We will keep after her," Rhesh'ir says into the linkshell, "but not with the weight of a Castrum bearing down on us. Move. Your. Arses!"
[12:21:19 AM] Genetic Dork: Misha tried to help Sparrow along, "Come on, just lean on me, we'll get ya' out of this hell hole."
[12:21:38 AM | Edited 12:22:30 AM] Alraune: Shoshopu turned on her heels and raced after him. "I can't believe we've leaving without Vesna," she hissed, not into the linkshell but just to Fyrilsunn. "Where have they taken her? Why does nobody here know where she is?"
[12:22:15 AM] Tilly (Rinha'li Dhavha): Rinha'li doesn't have much fight left in him to hesitate or argue anymore. He is half-pulled up the ramp, struggling to keep up with the pace.
[12:22:20 AM] Sparrow: Sparrow leaned against Misha, using her for support as they hurried out. He had no more energy for objections. Vesna would have to wait, as much as the thought pained him.

“My bow… I need..."
[12:22:34 AM] jacob jordan: "I for one 'ent doin it." he says, charging back to join Lyfriel.
[12:22:36 AM] Genetic Dork: "I don't know where it is, Love. I'm sorry."
[12:22:59 AM] Ehrinn/Noor: Ehrinn hisses through her teeth. "Lyfriel, no time, we have to leave." She steps forward and jams the head of her blade into the back of the man's neck right at the base of his skull.
[12:24:01 AM] jacob jordan: Fyrilsunn finishes bashing in the rest of the glass doors, in a desperate last ditch attempt to find Vesna.
[12:24:26 AM | Edited 12:24:37 AM] Ehrinn/Noor: Noor follows with the rest as they head for the exit.
[12:24:33 AM | Edited 12:25:11 AM] Alraune: "B-but--" Now her tone had changed. She wasn't expecting Fyril to actually suggest that. "If we're here much longer, we're not going to be able to leave...!" As he started checking the other doors, she grew more alarmed. "Don't--"
[12:24:41 AM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: "Forget your bow, be thankful for your life," Rhesh'ir says. He loops one arm under Lynn'wo's other, so that he can help Misha carry Lynn'wo out.
[12:25:36 AM] jacob jordan: "I 'ent leaving someone behind again, Gods DAMN IT!" Fyrilsunn shouts, his eyes beginning to emit red mist.
[12:25:45 AM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: "No!" Lyfriel shouts to Fyrilsunn. She was already making her way back in the direction they'd come by the time Ehrinn executed the Garlean.

"We have orders. We're leaving. -Now!- We'll not give up on her, but we'll certainly not find her if we're captured or killed!"
[12:25:48 AM] Sparrow: Sparrow hooked his arm over Rhesh’s shoulder as he stumbled out with their aid, grunting with each step.
[12:25:51 AM] Genetic Dork: Misha looked over to Rheshir, nodding her thanks to him. She adjusted her arm and grip around Sparrow with the new aid to help support him. "We're find ya' another bow later, Lyn. Ya' can't use your bow if you're dead."
[12:25:58 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): There are several troops filing in to the sector. Their numbers are growing as well. "I want every nook and cranny checked thoroughly! You find them, kill them!"
[12:26:24 AM] S'aerdha: As soon as they've mouted the ramp and enter the pod room, they find, much to their delight, a column of guards waiting for them. Or rather looking for them. The semantics of it didn't much matter at the nonce. What mattered is that their path out now had a few living obstacles in the way.
[12:26:49 AM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle only slowly paced backward toward his retreating allies, his eyes still set on the corridor ahead.
[12:27:39 AM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: With the linkshell still open, Rhesh'ir snarls. "Anyone who doesn't move their arse this nonce is going to be looking for a new company. Retreat -now-!"

Seeing the Garleans ahead, the Keeper cursed, and turned to Misha. "Hold him." He dropped his vigil from Lynn'wo's side, drew his daggers, and charged.
[12:28:11 AM] Ehrinn/Noor: "You stay and you'll just got yourself captured...you can't help her if you're dead." Ehrinn moves towards the ramp that leads back down to the statue, quickly. As she does she steps through a shadow and for a moment light seems to bend around her and she disappears from view, thats a new trick from her
[12:28:44 AM] Juanamano(Rala): "Report," Ralamano's voice chimes over the pearl, weakly. "You have them? Do the...distraction...before...overhwelmed."
[12:28:54 AM] Genetic Dork: Misha grunted as the weight shifted back completely to her, changing her stance to help better keep Lyn up. She kept one arm around him, the other moved to unsheathe a dagger, keeping it up defensively in case a Garlean got too close.
[12:29:15 AM] Alraune: "Fyril! Please!!" Shoshopu wasn't just insisting, she was demanding. His eyes were doing the scary thing again, and she was none too happy about it. "We found two of them-- we'll just have to try again--" she pleaded.
[12:30:06 AM] jacob jordan: With a growl, Fyrilsunn turns to look at Shoshopu.  "WE'LL NEVER GET ANOTHER GODS DAMNED CHANCE LIKE THIS!" he shouts.
[12:30:54 AM | Edited 12:31:09 AM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Lyfriel arrives back at the pod room. She takes aim and fires at the Garleans. 'Click.' "Seven Hells!" she curses, before holstering the pistol and lifting her grimoire.

She flips the metal-bound volume open to her intended page, and quickly casts a 'miasma' glyph. Once her spell hits her intended Garlean targets, two of them double over, blood seeping from their mouths as they're wracked with coughing fits.
[12:31:37 AM] Shinku Tamashi: Shin moves away from his position down the hall toward the fleeing comrades. He throws a kunai backward, hitting a capsule and sparking the explosives to ignite. A large detonation immediately follows. He quickly makes his way to his overwhelmed allies.

Signing, he utters, "Chi, ten." A large flame shoots toward the group of Garleans and explodes into a large circular flame, setting several ablaze.
[12:32:12 AM | Edited 12:33:13 AM] S'aerdha: "You are all going to... see some things." With his free hand, S'aerdha withdrew what seemed to be a tuning fork from his robes, and he struck it against the shaft of his staff. An eerie note filled the air, and S'aerdha threw it, still vibrating at the garleans... but it never reached them. Instead, it froze mid-way through it's arc, still vibrating but also glowing a deep purple... And then a portal to the void opened around it.

A deep roar overtook the struck note as a large front claw stepped through. It was armored in back scales. The head and body that shortly followed was almost reptilan in appearence, and so was the long tail.

"Have fun," S'aerdha told the thing. With another roar, it charged forward to do just that.
[12:32:20 AM] Sparrow: Sparrow drew a dagger from his boot as well, grinning over at Misha as he held it close to defend himself if need be. “Rather… interesting story about how… I got this...."
[12:32:24 AM] Alraune: Shoshopu fell back onto the floor at that, eyes wide. Her mouth opened and closed a few times, trying to find some words, but failing. She pushed back away from him with her feet before standing back up. She watched Lyfriel and Ehrinn dash back towards the pod room, then looked back at Fyril. What was she supposed to do?...
[12:32:27 AM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle turned, boots pounding against the floor as he ran. He lept a handrail and fell shield-first into a Garlean. With a full twist from his body, he swung his sword, unleashing every bit of light that had coalesced to its surface into a bright, burning arc to damage as many as he could, hoping to cut a path.
[12:32:49 AM] Tilly (Rinha'li Dhavha): Rinha'li coughs. "T-took my grimoire--" he says, then trails off as S'aerdha begins to cast his spell. Despite his injuries and obvious terror, he watches wide-eyed.
[12:33:10 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Did Shin leave the splody room? :) )
[12:33:24 AM] Genetic Dork: Misha blinks in surprise at Sparrow, "Wait... Wouldn't they take all your weapons away?"
[12:33:47 AM] Shinku Tamashi: ((Yes, and... uh he ignited it too <.<
[12:33:56 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): gooooood. good.)
[12:33:58 AM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Rhesh'ir has slashed one Garlean's throat open wide by the time that S'aerdha's spell is completed. When the voidsent steps forward, he halts, backpedals, and stays way the hell away from it.
[12:35:52 AM | Edited 12:36:26 AM] jacob jordan: Seeing her fall back in fear, Fyrilsunn growls.  He didnt find Vesna, but he'd be damned if he got Shoshopu hurt because of his damned pride.  With another angry yell, he scoops up Shoshopu, and tucks her gently into the crook of his arm, before taking off ina  full sprint, back the way they came.
[12:36:37 AM] S'aerdha: Now, each time the void-creature roared, a beam of dark energy accompanied it and its whipping tail cut through armor and flesh as easily as paper. "We should go!" S'aerdha called over the din. "It will ignore us only for so long, and they'll have it containted not long after!"
[12:37:12 AM] Sparrow: Sparrow nodded, wiping another trail of blood off his nose as he flipped the dagger in his hands, pointing the blade away from himself. “…they did."
[12:37:16 AM] Ainle Goldpaw: Ainle aimed to stay a step ahead of the Shopu-toting Fyrilsunn as long as he could, shield-bashing and widely slashing as much of a path as he could. His actions were meant more to stun or scatter the foes, bright flashes and arcs of light emanating from his blade as he worked it skillfully.
[12:37:21 AM] S'aerdha: Following his own advice, he lead the prisoners away from the melee and towards the doors, still being held open by a horizontal column of dripping ice.
[12:37:34 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Several of the troops have already fallen in the ensuing battle. But more and more were filing in, taking their place, attempting to block them from escaping this time. Then, suddenly, there was a jarring shudder from the earth, and something let off a loud, thunderous clap from one of the rooms somewhere further in.

There was a burst and a loud explosion as, one by one, something was going up in flames. A terrible and choking stench filtered through the air. This startled the troops, who began to backpeddle.

"No! What's happening?! Back to the conditioning halls!"
[12:38:38 AM] jacob jordan: (Gonna call it a night here. later yall.)
[12:38:51 AM] Alraune: Shoshopu curled up there in his arm, frozen and trauma-faced. Noise levels from above and below and all around were rising in intensity and here she was, small and helpless, not sure if she'd even get out of there alive. She closed her eyes tightly.
[12:39:00 AM] Juanamano(Rala): (Goodnight!)
[12:39:04 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): nini!)
[12:39:34 AM] Michie // Vesna: ((Nn!
[12:39:39 AM] Alraune: (guess I better go to bed too :c Thanks for the RP! but WHERE VESNA)
[12:39:43 AM] Alraune: (THERE IS VESNA! AA)
[12:39:47 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): not allowed to tell ~ )
[12:39:57 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): top sekrit infurmashun)
[12:39:59 AM] jacob jordan: (poor baby shopu!)
[12:40:05 AM] Alraune: (you did this to her fyril)
[12:40:07 AM] Ainle Goldpaw: ((Ainle will accompany Shopy and Fyrilsunn in their escape, then. I need to get other stuffis done too. o/!))
[12:40:07 AM] Michie // Vesna: ((Classified.
[12:40:19 AM] Shinku Tamashi: ((Gonna call it also. Pretend Shin makes his own solo escape. Thanks for having me :D
[12:40:21 AM] Genetic Dork: Misha smiles faintly at him, "Ya' tell me about it once we're out of here, yeah?" She turned her attention back to Rheshir.
[12:40:24 AM] jacob jordan: (MICHI IF SHE'S AT THE HOUSE...)
[12:40:27 AM | Edited 12:46:36 AM] Michie // Vesna: ((Fyril's effing 2 roll did this.
[12:40:31 AM] jacob jordan: (fROM TELEPORTATOIN BULLSHIT)
[12:40:35 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Thanks for making things exploderize and being a cool assassin! (heart) )
[12:40:37 AM] Juanamano(Rala): ((Thanks for coming, Shin! So great to have you, I hope you enjoyed!)
[12:40:40 AM] Ainle Goldpaw: (SHES SLEEPING ON THE CASTRUM ROOF YOU FOOLS!)
[12:40:47 AM] Michie // Vesna: ((Have a happy thanksgiving. XD
[12:40:53 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): In reality, Vesna was at home, in the fridge.)
[12:41:01 AM] Ainle Goldpaw: ... snacking, i hope?)
[12:41:02 AM] Shinku Tamashi: ((yes, it was very fun! Night all!
[12:41:07 AM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Rhesh'ir grins when the detonation rocks the compound, a knowing, wicked smirk coming to his lips.

"Everyone retreat!" he orders, again, darting past the voidsent to continue leading the escape. "Regroup at the camp!"
[12:41:15 AM] jacob jordan: (After this shit.... i will rage.
[12:41:24 AM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: (( just wanted to get Rhesh'ir's last order in there ;) Thanks for running this, Robyn and Juan ))
[12:41:38 AM] Cutecumber(Onuma): Thank you guys for participating and I hope you had a lot of fun! (cat) )
[12:41:59 AM] Juanamano(Rala): Just the help here, but I hope it was exciting for you and the characters!))
[12:42:01 AM] Michie // Vesna: ((I am totally looking forward to reading prison break rp! You guys are amazing!
[12:42:12 AM] jacob jordan: (Alright... night.)
[12:42:15 AM] Ehrinn/Noor: Noor blinks a few times as the voidsent steps throught the portal. "Well, that's a thing..." To further show the Garleans that coming this way was not the best career choice she calls the ambient air aether to herself blasting it as a howlign gale towards the Garleans. Advancing towards a voidsent in a swarm of whirling embers and tatters of aetheric void energy, or retreat down that nice safe hallway you came from...easy choice
[12:48:26 AM | Edited 12:53:45 AM] Ehrinn/Noor: ~~~~{Inserst Spinning FC symbol}~~~~~
[12:50:52 AM] Tom/Lyfriel/Solelle: Some while after they've made their escape, and are away from the Castrum, Rhesh'ir's voice comes across the linkshell, calmer, clearer:

"Collect the supplies left at the camp, and make for our estate in Limsa Lominsa. Expect a debriefing soon, and know damned well that this is a far cry from over. Over and out."