If Circe had any reservations about having a slave under her control, she didn't show it. "Please call me Circe. That's my codename as a bionoid. I'm not Viola." Yet...
Slinging the rifle over her shoulder and holstering the pistol, Circe turned back to Tereani. "Do you know if we're likly to run into human patrols?" She asked.
((Hmmm... I just realized, Kiera got all the experience for her kill. Kill-stealer! Well, looking over the combat rolls, Marie actually has a better aim bonus than Kiera, so she'll try and pulp Grizzy. And get us PCs the XP. ))
Marie grins as the turret warms up, but frowns on noticing the low ammunition counter. Settling the sights on the giant wolf in the middle of the room, she gently squeezes the trigger, sending a stream of rounds out at it...
((Aim at Grizzy, Marie's last EP. Fire six rounds.))
*catching her breath on the ground once she shoved the corpse off of her she felt around for another clip trying to reload as quickly as she could before rising up behind cover once more trying to get sight on a target. With eyes locking onto the large wolf standing closer now she fired tqo quick bursts at it before getting back behind cover if she was fast enough*
(reload for 1pt and if i have enough to fire two bursts at the wolf and then hide in cover again then do so. if not enough to hide then keep standing)
There's a pause, and by her side, the Asari's hand twitches. Almost as if she wants to salute. Instead, she nods, and spins on one heel to stalk away towards the elevator.
"Last call ladies and Tin Man, we're out of here. Get your gear together and prepare to rock out."
She still wasn't quite getting human euphemisms. Perhaps the Asari had meant -roll- out?
((Stride towards elevator, get euphemism wrong, prepare for blurring to Abstergo!))
Lullana bites her tongue and refuses to rise to Tereani's baiting, it would only make the retribution the chieftess would soon suffer all the more fulfilling.
Yes, she would do as she was asked for now, much easier to catch Tereani unawares if she was to believe Lullana to be truly loyal.
She offers another short salute to Tereani, her thoughts bringing a small smile to her face as she turns to Circe "Whenever you are ready we can make our way there, it is not a long journey."
Jethro stands like a statue as the commander hands out the orders, then salutes before turning and stomping towards the elevator, his leg and arm whirring with each movement. Though he does chuckle at the missed euphemism.
((Continue acting like automaton, proceed to Abstergo.))
"Skora, it looks like they finally made a decision. Time to go. After you...." Emily takes her device and attaches it the way she sees everyone else using the HUDs. Then she follows the party out, bringing up the rear, making sure that her pistol is loaded with a full green mag and swaps out the magazine in her rifle so that it is holding a full red one.
Somewhere East of Firelight Base: Carmine Forest (Unknown Sector), Orc Encampment; Circe, Lullana
"No... The humans around this area have given up hope. Supposedly we've had some trouble with them as of late, but they're probably just raiding parties from that metropolis they're so proud of - or that giant walled-in area."
Tereani looked to Lullana.
"The slave camp to the North. Escort Circe there... <You have yet to pass the Rite, so don't run from the creatures you come across,>" Tereani seemed to be able to slip back and forth between English and the orc language without an issue, "<And if you had proven yourself, I may have been able to fight for you and Ethan.>"
"Come back with a slave... each of you," She eyed Lullana again, "<Maybe one to take your mind off current affairs?>"
A very tiny smile cracked Cassie's lips as Cassidy spun around. She watched the rag-tag groupen entrance, make their way to the elevator, pushing her long hair behind her ears before crossing her arms over her stomach in a sort of nervous, self-hug. As the elevator doors closed, Cassie made solid eye contact with Cassidy, her pink eyes looking deeply into the Asari's...
Two Miles East of Firelight: Abstero Security Checkpoint; Cassidy, Jethro, Emily, Skora, Kardas(!) and Ninaski(!)
Nuvela Wings Hospital was clear of enemies again, although Jethro and Skora spotted a few yellow-armored Mercenaries in the windows on the second story. Since they weren't bothered by the Mercs or any orcs, the group continued on towards the Abstergo complex.
As they start getting closer to the massive complex, the public housing became few and far between. A quarter of a mile from the complex was a straight shot, with only five known roads leading to the corporation's east campus. The wall was bleak and barren, about thirty feet high, lined with sentry towers almost every fifty feet. Even as they approached the dominating structure, it was easy to tell the guard towers had been abandoned; Approaching the only entry-way to Abstergo for the next few miles, the group decides to walk in... When they're met with a real surprise - especially Skora.
Two women were standing over the body of a dead Abstergo Soldier, one with the colors of an Alliance medic, the other wearing the fatigues of a Pilot. The women look up at the same time, the pilot readying her pistol, while the medic pushed some of her hair back - revealing long, slender ears. Skora did a double-take when she noticed the elven ears, wondering if she had come across another Sylvari.
((Everyone, meet Ninaski. She's the medic that will hopefully keep you alive. As a side note, I'll be making the Abstergo Base map in AutoCAD, and it hopefully shouldn't take too long - maybe a day or two.))
Firelight Base: Sub-Floor 12; Marie, Laina, Ashley and Kalica
Marie: Aims at Grizzy, then fires the Portia Turret; uses 1 EP and 2 VEP.
Attack 1: 2 + 5 = 7 vs. 6 + 2 = 8; Miss.
Attack 2: 3 + 5 = 8 vs. 9 + 2 = 11; Miss.
Attack 3: 10 (Natural 10!) + 9 + 2 = 21 vs. 8 + 2 = 10; Damage: 8 (Critical Multiplier); Grizzy dies. The Beast Apprentince is buffed and restored from her feat 'Bonded'.
Only 1 VEP used.
Ashley: Moves into view of the Orcess; presents an attack of opportunity.
Beast 1 Attack: 8 + 5 = 13 vs. 1 (Critical Fail!) = 3; Damage: 6 (Critical Multiplier); Ashley's Armor: 1/7.
Ashley: Attacks the Orcess twice and reloads her Devlin 3 times; will cease firing if Laina is hit; uses 5 EP.
Attack 1: 9 + 3 = 12 vs. 10 + 8 + 5 = 23; Miss.
Attack 2: 4 + 3 = 7 vs. 8 + 5 = 13; Miss.
Laina: Attempts to escape the grapple; uses 5 EP.
Escape 1: 9 + 1 = 10 vs. 3 + 5 = 8; Laina is grappled with 21 points.
Escape 2: 7 + 1 = 8 vs. 7 + 5 = 12; Laina is grappled with 21 points.
Escape 3: 9 + 1 = 10 vs. 2 + 5 = 7; Laina is grappled with 18 points.
Escape 4: 6 + 1 = 7 vs. 4 + 5 = 9; Laina is grappled with 18 points.
Escape 5: 5 + 1 = 6 vs. 5 + 5 = 10; Laina is grappled with 18 points.
Enemy turn
Beast Apprentince: Attacks Ashley with her rifle, switches to her pistol, and fires three more times. She continues to grapple Laina,
Rifle Attack: 3 + 5 = 8 vs. 1 (Critial Fail!) = 3; Damage: 2. Ashley is nude.
Pistol Attack 1: 1 (Critical Fail!) = 5 vs. 7 + 3 = 10; Miss.
Pistol Attack 2: 8 + 4 = 12 vs. 6 + 3 = 9; Damage: 2. Ashley's body is full of Aphrodisiacs to the point she needs sex.
Grapple 1: 5 + 5 = 10 vs. 7 + 1 = 8; Laina is grappled with 21 points.
Grapple 2: 9 + 5 = 14 vs. 8 + 1 = 9; Laina is grappled with 26 points.
Grapple 3: 3 + 5 = 8 vs. 4 + 1 = 5; Laina is grappled with 29 points.
Grapple 4: 3 + 5 = 8 vs. 8 + 1 = 9; Laina is grappled with 29 points.
Grapple 5: 2 + 5 = 7 vs. 2 + 1 = 3; Laina is grappled with 33 points.
Grapple 6: 1 (Critical Fail!) = 5 vs. 2 + 1 = 3; LAina is grappled with 36 points.
Grapple 7: 1 (Critical Fail!) = 5 vs. 7 + 1 = 8; Laina is grappled with 36 points.
Grapple 8: 1 (Critical Fail!) = 5 vs. 3 + 1 = 4; Laina is grappled with 37 points.
New Round. 1 MP regenerated, all EP restored. The Apprentince's Buff has worn off.
Kiera's turret remained silent as Kalica raised her pistol, firing two bursts of her modified weapon, the Dire wolf nimbly dodging, his claws slipping on the metal floor - giving Kalica the time to line up a shot and peg the wolf. Using a system built into the turret, Marie easily swings the weapon towards the Dire Wolf, the barrels of the giant gun spinning up to speed. The noise gets Grizzy's attention - and he begins his dance, trying to avoid the rounds, but they fly too fast - the final round from Marie's salvo catching the creature in the head.
The orcess, still holding onto Laina, watches her Dire Wolf go down; Laina begins to struggle, pulling her arms away from the orc frantically. The Apprentince lets out an ear-splitting yowl of anger, suddenly grabbing onto Laina. She began to twist a thin, red rope about the Mechanic's neck, then her wrists, dropping the girl to the floor as she attempted to hogtie Laina, just barely getting one of her ankles wrapped in the red cord.
"H-HELP!" Laina screamed, "She's trying to tie me up!"
Ashley jumped into the action - which probably wasn't the smartest idea. As soon as she came around the corner, reloading her Peacemaker, the orcess had already pulled her rifle into a ready position, firing only one round - the green pellet exploding over her chest. The sprinklets of the pellet spread out along Ashley's shirt and pants, quickly dissolving all but her underwear, her other clothing slipping away from her body. Ashley was quick to pull her Peacemaker up and fire, the bullet missing the orcess. Ashley began to fumble with another round as the orcess knelt down to one knee, aiming her rifle very carefully at Ashley... who's own nerves get in the way as her round flies far to the right of the orcess. With a start, Ashley feels her panties dissolve from another round. Shocked by how quickly the orc was able to get her undressed, she barely notices the small twinge of pain as the dart sticks into her abdomen, the powerful aphrodisiacs quickly sweeping through her system.
Ashley didn't quite know what was going on, but her face became flushed, her pink nipples standing at full attention and her pussy ached with need... Moaning like a whore, Ashley fell to her plump rear for the second time this battle, dipping two fingers into her honey pot..
*Smirking as she saw the dire wolf downed she headed to the corner south east of her and deftly peeked around to fire single burst towards the apprentice before ducking back behind the corner for cover and to reload her weapon. A single shout given to the orc around the corner.*
"This might be a time for you to surredner! your the only one left so give up!"
The small girl holding the pistol spun as soon as she noticed the group, training the firearm at them as her steely eyes swiftly scanned over the group. Before even a moment had passed, her arms relaxed and the gun lowered slightly, now pointing at the floor. "Threat assessment complete, no threats remaining. Exiting combat mode," she murmured softly in a cold emotionless voice and a slump went through her whole body, causing her head to roll forwards slightly, brown hair falling forwards from the sides of her face to obscure it.
She then let out a deep sigh and brushed her hand across her face as she leaned back to stretch. "Whew, I never do get used to that part, no matter how much I try," she declares loudly in a very different voice, warm and full of life. Her whole posture had chanced from the very tense, rigid one to a relaxed one, the gun now almost hanging off a hand she had placed upon her hip. Is that safe to hold it like that? Did she... hit the safety?
"So who are you all and what are you doing in my new base?" she asked, her face breaking into a joker's grin.
Circe didn't appreciate being out of the loop, but all she did was put a hand on her hip and wait for Tereani to finish talking to the other orc, and for her to reply, if she chose to. "Fine. Lead the way." She said the last to Lullana and waited for her to leave the building before following her.
"So, you and her don't get along?" Once the two were outside the camp, Circe spoke to the woman. She also made sure that Lullana was always a few steps in front of her, not trusting the other orc at all.
<"It will be done."> Lullana replies to Tereani with another final salute before leaving the building with Circe.
"She is the Chieftess, I am Grunt. She leads, I follow. There is no more to our relationship than this." Lullana answers Circe's question once outside the confines of the camp. Looking over her shoulder at the bioid she adds "We may encounter some....untamed beasts on the way, you should concentrate more on looking out for them than watching me, yes? It would be a shame if Tereani's new toy was to be broken before she has time to play with it."
'I doubt that.' Circe thought, but let it be. "Why do you think you're leading?" Circe said instead, but prepared her weapon anyway, loading the rifle with a purple clip and the pistol with a green one. "I'll be relying on you to do the killing anyway, at least until we come across some humans. You're the one with the lethal shots."
Somewhere East of Firelight Base: Carmine Forest (Sector 6); Circe, Lullana
((Oh hay. It's the first non-encounter roll in like 3 weeks.))
The two women walk through the forest, which Circe quickly realizes as Carmine Forest - close to where she had woke up yesterday. It was the only place on the space station that still hosted Ashbloom Oak Trees.
The orcess knew exactly where she was going, picking her way through the overgrown brush easily, the small plants natural to her.. but to Circe, they were a cause of concern. Carmine forest hadn't been this overgrown in years... She was about to ask if Lullana knew anything about it, when the bioid bumped into the back of the orcess.
Lullana gazed about the area, keeping her pistol at the ready, scanning for any movement... But there was none.
"It must have left," She murmured, before continuing on.
Somewhere East of Firelight Base: Carmine Forest (Sector 9), Orc Slave Camp; Circe, Lullana
It was about two miles from one camp to the next... and this one was very different. There were thick walls made from the red metal guarding a large area, with some automatic turrets on top, tracking the movements of Circe and Lullana. As they approached the entrance gate, a red-skinned orc walked out from the gate house, holding what looked like one of their HMGs with just one hand.
"Oi, Lullana, you lookin' fer a new pet after the last, eh?"
Lullana greets the Orc with a familiar smile before answering him. "Something like that. Tereani wishes myself and the human to bring back a slave each. Anything intersting come in recently?"
Somewhere East of Firelight Base: Carmine Forest (Sector 9), Orc Slave Camp; Circe, Lullana
The red orc nods a little, looking over Circe as he did.
"<Another human warrior of hers. Bet she'll be sucking my cock like the rest she had 'chosen'>," He said, slamming his fist against the red doors. It took a while, but the large metal doors began to slide open, revealing that the orcs had built a multi-level compound, with several fenced-in areas, holding male and female slaves, some being paraded around on leashes, others tied or chained to their spot. A normal sight for Lullana, but not so much for Circe.
"Still got those stuck-up ones, da one with da lion guy. Notta one's broken him," The red orc continued in his somewhat broken english, watching Circe intently, "Oi... How tied is the big sis to dis one? She's got the marks of us, but I can see her breakin'."
<"She hasn't tired of her yet, she is new though."> she grins at the orc before moving back to english so Circe can understand. "The human can have first choice, i'd like to take a little look around first."
Lullana will follow Circe and keep an eye for any sign that Ethan might be being held here while making it seem she is sizing up potential "playmates".
Well, looking over the combat rolls, Marie actually has a better aim bonus than Kiera, so she'll try and pulp Grizzy. And get us PCs the XP. 
