Beetleovens Fortress S8

[20:54]	<[GM]Ludwig>	[Sunday.]
[20:55]	<[Gtz]Mary>	[SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAAAAAY]
[20:56]	<[GM]Ludwig>	[WE TURN THE BEETLEOVEN FORTRESS INTO A GIANT MUD PIT]
[20:56]	<[Nom]Alexis>	[As if it wasn't already]
[20:56]	<[GM]Ludwig>	[o u]
[20:57]	<[GM]Ludwig>	[So, where to first?]
[21:00]	* [GM]Ludwig	rises early, bathes, and puts on his best clothes. Nothing too showy, though. He's learned his lesson from last time. Still... it's Sunday.
[21:00]	* [Nom]Alexis	is in the kitchen, distilling something that was probably coffee
[21:01]	* [Nom]Alexis	thinks blending is a mixture of art and science, and approaches the chore in an appropriate fashion
[21:02]	* [Gtz]Mary	is donning her Sunday's best, which happens to be the same as her Monday-through-Saturday's best
[21:03]	* [Pyg]Cerise	is out on her usual morning patrol, but with a bit of a spring in her step and slight smile on her face.
[21:06]	* [PB]Teilya	is diligently cleaning the bathroom, especially the bathtub. The tub had been through several...interesting encounters, and so she thought it deserves some special dedication from her to make it the best tub in this ruined world.
[21:07]	* [Gtz]Mary	sighs heavily. The day has only begun, and she already feels tired.
[21:07]	* [GM]Ludwig	leaves his room and heads out for the fortress chapel. He has a date to keep.
[21:08]	* [Nom]Alexis	is rather surprised everyone is awake, having gotten used to enjoying quiet mornings. But she takes the energy of Sunday morn as a positive sign. She hopes the master hasn't left yet...
[21:09]	<[GM]Ludwig>	*grrrmblrr*
[21:09]	* [GM]Ludwig	blushes and glances around, hoping nobody was around to hear that.
[21:09]	* [Nom]Alexis	ambushes Ludwig with a platter of breakfast
[21:10]	* [GM]Ludwig	sniffs the air.
[21:10]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Something smells good...
[21:10]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Oh, master, were you just going to slip out in that state? Can't do devotion on an empty stomach you know."
[21:11]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Hah?!
[21:11]	* [GM]Ludwig	apparently wasn't expecting company.
[21:11]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Oh... Alexis. Good morning.
[21:11]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Were you bringing me breakfast?
[21:12]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Were you not expecting it? I would think eating was quite routine for you. Still, if you decided to drop the habit it would save me a lot of work."
[21:13]	<[GM]Ludwig>	No, no, you're right. Attend to the body before the spirit. I think that's a saying, anyway.
[21:13]	* [GM]Ludwig	looks down the hall and points.
[21:14]	<[GM]Ludwig>	There should be a table down in there.
[21:14]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Oh, falling off the bandwagon so quickly? Ah, that's weak, master. Though I don't blame you; this bacon is quite addictive, if I do say so myself."
[21:16]	* [Nom]Alexis	carries the platter off to set up in a more suitable location
[21:16]	* [GM]Ludwig	follows behind eagerly.
[21:17]	* [Nom]Alexis	makes some small talk while she's working
[21:18]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"So, what has gotten you so excited on a Sunday morning, master?"
[21:18]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Oh... nothing. Just... church.
[21:20]	* [Gtz]Mary	Is too troubled to think about food. She leaves her room and slowly heads out to the Fortress's church, counting her steps and feeling for familiar spots along the way.
[21:20]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Really now? So much fervor so suddenly? That's quite interesting, master."
[21:20]	* [Nom]Alexis	makes an act of pondering on the matter
[21:20]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Well... I sort of promised someone I'd be there today.
[21:21]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Ah, that's right. A special someone, I would imagine."
[21:21]	* [Nom]Alexis	smiles whimsically
[21:21]	* [GM]Ludwig	smiles as well.
[21:21]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Yes, indeed.
[21:22]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Needing a bit of a miracle too, I expect"
[21:22]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Hmm?
[21:23]	* [Nom]Alexis	swivels around to face Ludwig as if having just made a great decision
[21:23]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"That's it, master. I'm coming with you."
[21:23]	<[GM]Ludwig>	You're...
[21:23]	* [GM]Ludwig	plainly gapes.
[21:23]	<[GM]Ludwig>	...what?
[21:23]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Shovel down those eggs, master. Mary will be off bright and early and we wouldn't want to be late."
[21:24]	* [Gtz]Mary	waits in an area near the church. . o O ( I did make him promise, so... It can't to wait for a little while. )
[21:24]	<[GM]Ludwig>	R... right...
[21:24]	* [GM]Ludwig	swallows his breakfast along with his misgivings, for the moment.
[21:26]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Hmm, I wonder if Teilya and Sam are up..."
[21:29]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"I'll be right back, master."
[21:29]	* [Nom]Alexis	whisks off
[21:29]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Wha-uh... 'k...
[21:31]	* [Nom]Alexis	stops at Sam's room and stops. Taking a furtive look around, then inside, she slips in
[21:32]	* [Kly]Sam	is sleeping soundly.
[21:32]	* [Nom]Alexis	sits down next to the sleeping Sam, and ponders how best to do this.
[21:32]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Good morning, Sam."
[21:36]	* [Kly]Sam	's eyes open up quickly, looking at Alexis
[21:37]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Are you up? Excellent, excellent. I hope I don't catch you at a bad time."
[21:37]	<[Kly]Sam>	N-no, I was just...
[21:39]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Now, no rush, no rush. I just wanted to talk. Since I am yet to be formally dismissed, I think this is a good opportunity for both of us."
[21:41]	* [Kly]Sam	sits up quickly, leaning against the wall
[21:43]	* [Nom]Alexis	frowns
[21:43]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Come now, you have my word that I mean you now harm this morning. There is absolutely nothing to be afraid of."
[21:44]	* [Nom]Alexis	's brow wrinkles
[21:44]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Perhaps we got started on the wrong foot. Let me try this again."
[21:44]	* [Nom]Alexis	clears his throat
[21:45]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Allow me to apologise for our conduct last we met. It must have been terribly rude. Let me assure you that it will not happen again. Most likely."
[21:46]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"On that note, let me congratulate you on formally coming under the master's protection. You are very fortunate indeed."
[21:47]	* [Nom]Alexis	grins
[21:52]	<[Kly]Sam>	I... what's going on? Not to be rude, but I don't...
[21:54]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"We were just, talking, right? Or rather, I was. It is enough if you just listen. It's something you should understand if you are to remain here."
[21:54]	<[Kly]Sam>	R-right...
[21:56]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"I do not hate you, child. You are probably a good person. But I have to make one thing clear.'
[21:57]	* [Nom]Alexis	glares
[21:58]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"I don't trust you. Not an iota. You are definitely dangerous. The master may be an arrogant pup, but he /knows/ something about you, and he hinted as much about your nature. So I'll be keeping an eye on you. And you should too, if you understand my meaning."
[22:03]	* [Kly]Sam	nods.
[22:03]	<[Kly]Sam>	I... think I get it.
[22:03]	* [Nom]Alexis	backs off a bit
[22:03]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"That's good, that's good. I'm glad we have an understanding with each other."
[22:04]	* [Nom]Alexis	nods sagely
[22:05]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Well, don't take it personally. You should at least enjoy your stay, while you have the time. Try to get along with her, will you?"
[22:05]	* [Nom]Alexis	gets up to go
[22:06]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Oh, if you felt like going to church, you can come assemble in the wing just down the hall. Though I'm sure you have other things on your mind."
[22:06]	* [Nom]Alexis	leaves
[22:09]	* [Kly]Sam	sighs after she's sure that Alexis is out of sight
[22:11]	<[Kly]Sam>	I'd rather go back to sleep...
[22:14]	* [Kly]Sam	groans, and flops back into bed
[22:15]	* [Gtz]Mary	becomes lost in thought, waiting for her little company. She almost forgets what she's waiting for, and decides she can wait another five minutes.
[22:16]	* [Nom]Alexis	returns! To fanfare! Or not.
[22:16]	* [GM]Ludwig	finished off the food already and is waiting outside the door.
[22:16]	<[GM]Ludwig>	All done? With whatever it was?
[22:16]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Yes, yes, let's go. Though I don't we've told Teilya where we were off to."
[22:17]	<[GM]Ludwig>	She can get us on the PA if she needs us. We're running behind as it is. Come on.
[22:18]	* [GM]Ludwig	hurries off chapel-ward.
[22:18]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Running isn't dignified, master!"
[22:18]	* [Nom]Alexis	follows at a brisk walk
[22:21]	* [GM]Ludwig	slows down once he gets near his destination, composing himself.
[22:23]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Let me fix your tie, master. Good grief, it's like you're getting married."
[22:23]	<[GM]Ludwig>	All in good time...
[22:23]	* [GM]Ludwig	holds still long enough for Alexis to make the necessary repairs.
[22:24]	* [Gtz]Mary	sits outside the chapel, not really paying any attention except to those greeting her that she's met in church
[22:24]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"This is what you get for rushing, master. You'll make a mess if you don't watch how you're moving."
[22:24]	* [Nom]Alexis	strokes down Ludwig's hair a bit with her fingers
[22:25]	* [GM]Ludwig	squirms.
[22:25]	<[GM]Ludwig>	All right, all right! I'm fine!
[22:25]	* [Nom]Alexis	tuts
[22:25]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"It's not about being /fine/, master. It's about being presentable."
[22:25]	* [Nom]Alexis	adds the finishing touches
[22:26]	* [GM]Ludwig	fidgets and sighs.
[22:26]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"There, that should do it. Off we go, master."
[22:26]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Can we *go*, now?
[22:26]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Girls don't like men who are fast, master."
[22:26]	* [GM]Ludwig	sighs again and opens the door leading to the outer courtyard, with the chapel at the far end.
[22:27]	* [Nom]Alexis	follows at a moderate distance
[22:31]	* [GM]Ludwig	comes to a stop in front of the waiting Mary.
[22:32]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Well... I made it.
[22:32]	* [Gtz]Mary	is startled, and snaps out of her daze
[22:33]	<[GM]Ludwig>	That is, er... we made it.
[22:33]	<[Gtz]Mary>	Oh, Ludwig! so you've come. Who did you bring with you?
[22:33]	* [Nom]Alexis	was, meanwhile, trying to tiptoe
[22:33]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Er, hi Mary."
[22:34]	* [Nom]Alexis	mouths to Ludwig, "Master, you idiot."
[22:34]	<[GM]Ludwig>	She insisted. I didn't expect it, either.
[22:34]	* [GM]Ludwig	looks at Alexis and shrugs. What'd you want me to do?!
[22:34]	<[Gtz]Mary>	Oh, Alexis? What a surprise! I'm happy to hear you've come along. I would have asked, but I didn't think you'd want to come.
[22:36]	* [Nom]Alexis	grumbles. I don't know, just...bah.
[22:36]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Well, I'm not really on very good terms, so, ah...well, I'm visiting someone."
[22:38]	<[Gtz]Mary>	Mmm, I understand.
[22:39]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"You do? I mean, yes, of course, I knew you would. Are we supposed to, ah, stand? Sit? Run around? Um..."
[22:39]	* [Nom]Alexis	suddenly realises that in her rush to prepare Ludwig, she didn't prepare herself
[22:40]	* [Gtz]Mary	offers Alexis a smile and her hand
[22:40]	* [GM]Ludwig	leans in towards Alexis.
[22:40]	<[GM]Ludwig>	In doubt, just follow my lead.
[22:40]	<[Gtz]Mary>	Don't fret. Come with me, everything will come naturally.
[22:42]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Why don't I feel safe when you say that, master?"
[22:42]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Um, yes. Of course."
[22:43]	* [Nom]Alexis	takes Mary's hand like one would handle a particularly fragile piece of china laced with nitroglicerin.
[22:44]	* [Gtz]Mary	gives Alexis a light squeeze
[22:44]	<[Gtz]Mary>	Well then, shall we?
[22:44]	* [GM]Ludwig	starts to reach out for Mary's other hand, freezes, and ends up dropping it back down to his side.
[22:45]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Do I lead, or...oh yes. Yes. Um, we're going somewhere right?"
[22:45]	* [Nom]Alexis	gives Ludwig an apologetic look
[22:45]	* [Gtz]Mary	sighs
[22:46]	<[Gtz]Mary>	For a couple of people who can see, you sure do get lost easily. Come on, it's this way.
[22:47]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"I'm not lost, I'm just, er, direction impaired."
[22:47]	<[GM]Ludwig>	I was just waiting to follow you.
[22:47]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Yes, you do look a bit clueless. Maybe you need a bit of hand-holding from Mary as well."
[22:48]	* [Gtz]Mary	laughs softly
[22:48]	* [GM]Ludwig	turns red.
[22:48]	<[Gtz]Mary>	You two seem quite mortified over going to church. I promise you, no one will bite.
[22:49]	<[GM]Ludwig>	I'm not...!
[22:49]	* [Nom]Alexis	ribs Ludwig
[22:49]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Yes you are!"
[22:50]	* [Gtz]Mary	feels around until she finds Ludwig's shoulder, and gives him a gentle pat
[22:51]	<[Gtz]Mary>	Come on. Let's go.
[22:51]	* [GM]Ludwig	reaches up and takes Mary's hand.
[22:51]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Ye... ok.
[22:52]	* [Nom]Alexis	gives Ludwig a thumbs up
[22:52]	* [Gtz]Mary	smiles, and resumes sheparding her little sheep to the Lord's house
[22:54]	* [Nom]Alexis	feels a bit helpless being lead along by Mary. She wildly gestures to Ludwig to take the initiative.
[23:07]	<[GM]Ludwig>	[So anyway, yeah. Doodly doodly doodly.]
[23:08]	<[GM]Ludwig>	[It's after church, or something.]
[23:10]	* [Gtz]Mary	chats animatedly with other church goers in the courtyard. Catching up, it seems.
[23:11]	* [GM]Ludwig	mostly listens and smiles.
[23:12]	* [Nom]Alexis	is dozing off on the pews nearby
[23:16]	* [GM]Ludwig	waits until most of the others have filed out, then turns to Mary.
[23:16]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Well. More people showed up today than I thought there'd be.
[23:17]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Is it always like that?
[23:22]	<[Gtz]Mary>	Now that you mention it, I suppose we did have a bigger turn out than usual. A lot of us are curious about the master of the fortress, I suppose. Sorry if I put you on the spot earlier, Father Mackenzie occasionally calls out to random people like that.
[23:22]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Oh, no, that was fine. Just fine.
[23:23]	<[GM]Ludwig>	I'm... glad I came.
[23:23]	* [GM]Ludwig	takes Mary's hands in his own.
[23:23]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Thank you for inviting me.
[23:23]	* [Gtz]Mary	squeezes gently
[23:23]	<[GM]Ludwig>	...after a fashion.
[23:23]	* [Nom]Alexis	takes a peek at the two, then gets back to snoring
[23:23]	* [GM]Ludwig	chuckles nervously.
[23:24]	<[Gtz]Mary>	I'm glad you did too. You're welcome to join anytime, you know.
[23:24]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Perhaps... perhaps I will.
[23:25]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Um... have you eaten, yet?
[23:25]	<[Gtz]Mary>	...ehehe, no, I haven't... Had a bad feeling this morning.
[23:26]	* [Gtz]Mary	grows a tad less soft and a bit more serious
[23:26]	* [GM]Ludwig	tenses slightly with concern.
[23:26]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Oh? What's wrong?
[23:26]	<[Gtz]Mary>	Which reminds me. Ludwig, we need to speak this afternoon. Just you and me.
[23:26]	* [Nom]Alexis	perks up
[23:27]	<[GM]Ludwig>	This afternoon?
[23:28]	<[Gtz]Mary>	Yes, a little later. Let me collect my thoughts.
[23:28]	* [GM]Ludwig	takes a half step closer to Mary.
[23:29]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Look...
[23:29]	* [GM]Ludwig	steps back, then away, towards the door.
[23:30]	<[GM]Ludwig>	I'll make you something to eat. Even I can make eggs and toast, at least.
[23:30]	<[GM]Ludwig>	If you're ready after that, we can talk.
[23:30]	* [GM]Ludwig	steps back towards Mary.
[23:31]	<[GM]Ludwig>	I'm here to listen to whatever you have to say. Whatever it is, you don't have to be nervous.
[23:32]	* [Gtz]Mary	's heart sinks, but she keeps smiling
[23:33]	* [GM]Ludwig	squeezes Mary's hands reassuringly.
[23:33]	<[Gtz]Mary>	...Hm-hm, don't worry master, I won't starve between here and the kitchen. But... thanks. Thanks for taking care of me all this time. Hah, and here I thought I was supposed to be taking care of you...
[23:34]	<[GM]Ludwig>	I don't mind.
[23:34]	* [GM]Ludwig	smiles up at Mary.
[23:35]	* [Gtz]Mary	swallows hard, doing her best to maintain composure. She takes a deep breath.
[23:37]	<[Gtz]Mary>	...Okay. Well, let's head home for now. Alexis! Are you ready?
[23:37]	* [Nom]Alexis	makes a show of stretching
[23:37]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Ah yes. Just let me say goodbye first."
[23:38]	* [Nom]Alexis	sees that the coast is relatively clear, and walks up to the altar formally, and clears her throat.
[23:39]	* [GM]Ludwig	leads Mary gently out of the chapel, somehow getting the feeling Alexis wants to be alone for this.
[23:39]	* [Nom]Alexis	looks up at the stained glass, and begins rather awkwardly
[23:40]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"It isn't fair, you know?"
[23:40]	* [Nom]Alexis	stops, thinks a bit, and tries again
[23:44]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"So the world's in a bit of a mess, everything is going wrong, civilisation's on the brink. You've probably got your master plan and everything, but that doesn't change the fact that everyone else down here is struggling every day without a clue. I think you're going about it the wrong way. But I guess that's why I'm down here and you're up here.
[23:45]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"But anyway, I didn't come to rant. I'm sure your puppets are all dancing to your tune and everything fine and dandy. I just came to say hi."
[23:47]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"I don't know where he's gotten himself off to, but if the master's up there enjoying paradise while I'm down here looking after his kid, you go give him a piece of my mind, would you? The boy misses his father. At least, he will soon."
[23:48]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Well, I think I've dirtied your house enough for one day. I'll see you around. Or not, I suppose."
[23:48]	* [Nom]Alexis	turns to leave, but turns around to make a quib before she does
[23:49]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"You hear me? You're just leaving us behind! You've always been so inconsiderate, master."
[23:50]	* [Nom]Alexis	goes join Ludwig outside
[23:50]	<[GM]Ludwig>	[Outside the church, everyone goes their separate ways.]
[23:51]	<[GM]Ludwig>	[Meanwhile, out along the watchtowers...]
[23:52]	<[GM]Tetro>	There's something on the far horizon...
[23:52]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	Hmm...
[23:53]	* [Pyg]Cerise	lifts her rifle to check through her scope.
[23:53]	<[GM]Tetro>	Even with the scope, at this distance, it just looks like a bunch of dust, or possibly smoke.
[23:54]	<[GM]Tetro>	Nothing moving that you can make out.
[23:56]	* [Pyg]Cerise	frowns. Whatever is coming, it doesn't look pleasant.
[23:57]	* [Pyg]Cerise	pushes a button on her ear piece, hoping to communicate with anyone in the command room.
[23:57]	<[GM]Tetro>	Something else... but not through the scope. Something moves in your peripheral vision, closer to the wall.
[23:57]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	Huh?
[23:58]	* [Pyg]Cerise	readies her rifle turning instinctively to wear she thinks the thing went to.
[00:00]	* [Pyg]Cerise	maintains her aim at where she's looking as she carefully reaches for the button on her ear piece again.
[00:01]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	&#12298;Hello? Anyone there? Over.&#12299;
[00:01]	<[GM]Tetro>	You recognize that guy. From the city, and the lab, the nutjob. He looks like he's seen better days...
[00:02]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	...Wha-- You!
[00:02]	* [kiri]Hans	trip, and fall. He's bleeding real bad. His hand clutching his gun, looking as if he's going to faint any minute.
[00:02]	<[kiri]Hans>	"GGgggh.... I... I can't die here... after all my...friend... did....."
[00:04]	* [Pyg]Cerise	eyes the gun in the man's hand. Don't blink...He might shoot when you're not paying attention.
[00:04]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	Wh-what do you want?
[00:04]	* [kiri]Hans	rest his back against the wall, painting it red with his blood.
[00:05]	<[kiri]Hans>	"Not yet... not... yet... I cannot... die...."
[00:05]	<[kiri]Hans>	"H.... help..."
[00:06]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	H-help you? Are you serious? After what you put me and my friend through?
[00:06]	<[kiri]Hans>	"Wh...what.... I didn't... hear...."
[00:07]	* [Pyg]Cerise	is starting to shake a little. Can he be trusted? Why's he here? Is still after me?
[00:08]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Hello? Cerise? This is Ludwig.
[00:08]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	(Damn! Why won't anyone answer? What the hell am I supposed to do?)
[00:08]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	Ah!
[00:09]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Sorry, I just got back from church. What do you have to report?
[00:09]	* [Pyg]Cerise	reaches for her communicator again, still eying the intruder.
[00:10]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	&#12298;An intruder, master. Also, something's coming from far south.&#12299;
[00:10]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	&#12298;It's still too far to make out what it is.&#12299;
[00:11]	<[GM]Ludwig>	I don't see anything on the sensors... at least, nothing approaching. But, an intruder?
[00:11]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Where are you?
[00:11]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Did she say intruder?"
[00:12]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	&#12298;It's...It's one of those scavengers from a few days ago. I'm at the south western tower.&#12299;
[00:13]	<[GM]Ludwig>	The scavengers? Where are the rest?
[00:13]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	&#12298; No idea. He's alone...Bleeding badly too. &#12299;
[00:14]	* [Nom]Alexis	leaves for the south west tower
[00:14]	<[kiri]Hans>	"Argh... shit... I need a... Pentazimin... My hand's shaking..."
[00:15]	<[GM]Ludwig>	...
[00:15]	* [kiri]Hans	looking at Cerise.
[00:15]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	Wh-what?
[00:15]	<[kiri]Hans>	"You... you're a woman right?.... Stay away... It's...dangerous."
[00:15]	<[kiri]Hans>	"They followed...me...."
[00:16]	<[kiri]Hans>	"Goddamnit... Goddamnit!"
[00:16]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Cerise? Is everything all right?
[00:16]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	&#12298; Y-yeah... &#12299;
[00:16]	* [kiri]Hans	load his shotgun. His aim is shaking, but he's pointing his gun to the direction he came from.
[00:17]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Forget it master! I'm going! Stay put in the command room!"
[00:17]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	&#12298; Um...He says he was followed. It might have to do with that thing in the distance--Wah! Wh-what are you doing? &#12299;
[00:17]	* [Gtz]Mary	becomes aware of a commotion, and heads toward the control room to check it out
[00:17]	<[kiri]Hans>	"Ghhh.... you..."
[00:18]	<[GM]Ludwig>	We...
[00:18]	<[kiri]Hans>	"You get me inside! or *cough* leave me and run!.... There's... not much time to choose! *cough.*"
[00:18]	<[PB]Teilya>	-Bzzt- This is Teilya reporting, the bathroom is now clean and sparkly! What shall I do next Master Ludwig?
[00:19]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Teilya! Get to the med room and prep it for a patient, possibly critical condition.
[00:19]	* [Pyg]Cerise	furrows her brows. Help him or...let him die.
[00:19]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Cerise... disarm him, and get him inside. Knock him out if you have to.
[00:19]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Alexis, help her.
[00:19]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	&#12298; Ah! Yes, Master! &#12299;
[00:20]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Oh?"
[00:20]	* [Pyg]Cerise	inches slowly toward the man.
[00:20]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	Um...C-could you lower your gun?
[00:20]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Specify, master"
[00:20]	<[PB]Teilya>	Eh? What's happening?
[00:20]	<[kiri]Hans>	"The fuck I can! It's dangerous out here!"
[00:20]	* [Pyg]Cerise	slowly lowers her own gun as she slowly approaches.
[00:20]	* [Gtz]Mary	has just wondered in, and inquires worriedly
[00:21]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	My master says we have to bring you inside...
[00:21]	<[Gtz]Mary>	Master? Alexis? Is something the matter?
[00:21]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	S-so...I'll help you, but please....lower your gun?
[00:21]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"The fortress has been breached. Fortify this location until threat is neutralised."
[00:22]	<[Gtz]Mary>	...
[00:22]	<[kiri]Hans>	"Master *cough* what?... Is this the nearest settlement... he... talked about?!"
[00:22]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Alex, stand down! Override!
[00:22]	<[PB]Teilya>	Um, is someone going to tell me what's going on nya?
[00:22]	<[kiri]Hans>	"Ghhh---What....EVER! I leave my fate to you.... missy!"
[00:22]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Just get to Cerise and help her.
[00:23]	* [kiri]Hans	lower his gun.
[00:23]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Whatever you say, master."
[00:23]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Teilya, we don't know, either. Just prep the med room!
[00:23]	* [Pyg]Cerise	gets closer to the wounded man and braces herself.
[00:23]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	I apologize for this.
[00:23]	* [Nom]Alexis	is out
[00:23]	<[kiri]Hans>	Wha--?
[00:23]	* [GM]Ludwig	turns to face Mary.
[00:23]	* [Gtz]Mary	tenses at the mention of Cerise being in danger
[00:23]	* [Pyg]Cerise	delivers the butt of her rifle to the man's head.
[00:23]	* [kiri]Hans	is down for the count.
[00:24]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Something's... happening out on the wall. A man has appeared.
[00:24]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Hey, Cerise? You still there? Southwest tower, was it?"
[00:24]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Wounded.
[00:24]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	&#12298; Y-yes, Miss Alexis. &#12299;
[00:24]	<[Gtz]Mary>	Is there anything I can do?
[00:24]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	&#12298; He's been subdued for the moment. &#12299;
[00:24]	* [Nom]Alexis	appears up the stairwell
[00:24]	<[PB]Teilya>	Uh...o-okay...
[00:25]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Oh, what? You took all the fun for yourself."
[00:25]	* [Pyg]Cerise	shoulders her rifle and takes the gun from the man's hand.
[00:25]	* [Pyg]Cerise	turns to Alexis.
[00:25]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	Uh...You could say I owed him one.
[00:25]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Hmm..."
[00:25]	* [PB]Teilya	quickly scurries off to the medical facilities, preparing for whatever that's happening. However, she have a bad feeling about the whole business...
[00:25]	* [Nom]Alexis	crouches and take a look at the intruder
[00:25]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Have I seen you somewhere?"
[00:26]	<[GM]Ludwig>	The intruder, being unconscious, doesn't reply.
[00:26]	<[GM]Tetro>	[Yeah.]
[00:27]	* [Nom]Alexis	gets bored quickly
[00:27]	<[Gtz]Mary>	Master Ludwig, unless you have any objections, I'll go assist Teilya in the infirmary.
[00:27]	<[GM]Ludwig>	Good. Go.
[00:27]	* [Gtz]Mary	leaves at a quicker pace than usual
[00:28]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"Well, I'm supposed to be helping you, but you handled yourself just fine."
[00:28]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	He looks heavy though.
[00:28]	* [Nom]Alexis	frowns
[00:28]	<[Pyg]Cerise>	I'll take his legs.
[00:29]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"And I'm just a dainty little thing. Ah well. It's all your fault, master."
[00:29]	* [Nom]Alexis	grabs him under the arms
[00:29]	* [Pyg]Cerise	moves to pick up the man by the ankles.
[00:30]	<[Nom]Alexis>	"I hope you don't have spinal damage, strangely familiar man. Heave ho!"
[00:31]	<[GM]Ludwig>	[That's good enough for me. I'm tired.]