Evil's Return Chapter 6: Road Rage - Page 4

Toastburner B · 06-03-2007, 09:08 PM

"You're in the Manor...in the clinic. It looks like you went and got yourself possessed." Nathaniel said as he come in the room, having heard the blast on his way back from the garage. He looked around the room. "I'd say that Duncan would be mad at you for this if it weren't for the fact we're pulling out real soon.

Nat quickly gave Zack a rundown of the situation. "Given your condition...and given the fact that the Fallen already broke into your mind once, you may be better off sitting this one out. Of course, that's up to you."

Nathaniel started to walk out of the room. "If you think you want to come, get down to the garage with whatever you need to survive and fight. We're not going to wait for you...if you can get your stuff and get down there by the time we leave, you're not going to be any good to us on the run."

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((OOC: Behold! I finally found a way to explain character drop outs! I figure I've given people enough time to post to say their in...but if you still want to play, just post yourself in...I'm going to kick anyone out because they couldn't get online over the weekend or whatever.))

Duncan watched impassively as a number of Protectors took his invitation to get out while they still could. Part of Duncan was furious with them for leaving the duty they volunteered for. Another part of him completely understood...nowhere in the job description was there anything about taking on a Fallen and the 'good guys'.

As the last deserter left, Duncan looked over the room. "Okay...we're it then. Like I said, we need to get out...and we're doing that right now. The McCragges have a small house up in the mountains...about a seven hour drive from here. In the past it was used as a mountain resort, but I had it set up as a fall back point when I inherited it. No one has been up there for years, and no one knows exactly how to get there...except me, which is exactly what we need at the moment. I'll give you guys directions as we go...at least until we get out of town. No offense, but if any of us get grabbed...by either side...you can't disclose a location that you don't know about. If I get grabbed, you guys will have to think up a place on your own...the less people who know about it, the better."

Nathaniel came in the room. "Everything is fueled up and ready to go."

Duncan nodded. "Okay...let's go. If you don't have a ride, find someone to go with...I have room for one or two more in my car."

"I can fit a few in mine," Martin said. "Not as fancy as some of the other cars in this place, but she hasn't let me down yet."

Nathaniel had already turned, walking back the way he came...he was taking his bike, and nothing in Heaven or Hell would make him leave it.

((OOC: See discussion thread.))

PyrosNine · 06-03-2007, 10:11 PM

Task held up his hand. "I want to ride in the car that doesn't look like trash. Any one got a problem with that?"

Sure, he could ride in the van, but it paled in comparison to the van he'd been riding in alot lately. Furthermore, as a former orphan turned well off kid, he reserved the right to suddenly be picky about these things.

Rhiya Ravenwing · 06-04-2007, 03:45 AM

"My bike is a two-seater. It used to be a nice red colour, but the shadows scratched it up a bit and so I need to get it a new paintjob, but I don't think that would be much of a problem, since, like, we're going away and all, so I might have to resort to my emergency paint when we get there, so that my bike would look all nice again..." Alicia trailed off into silence, staring slightly blankly ahead, dreaming of god knows what. She blinked owlishly, before giving a bright smile towards the others.

"The only problem is whoever's hitchin' a ride with me's going to be saddle-sore after the drive."

musicmage4114 · 06-04-2007, 08:07 AM

"No WAY am I letting you guys do this all yourselves."

Zack joined the group in the garage, his backpack full of everything he'd need, which amounted to little more than a few magical amenities and dozens of decks of sigil cards.

"I'll ride with Alicia. I don't mind a sore butt every now and then."

Astral Harmony · 06-04-2007, 08:25 AM

Laurella twirled her keys around her left index finger. "I've got my Mustang. She can seat one more person, unless someone can tolerate being cooped up in my trunk with my luggage for seven hours plus."

She wanted to thank them all, but wasn't sure if any gratitude she had for them would be sincere. It was wonderful to have friends like these, but if she had to lose them just to save her own ass...

No, she wouldn't think about it. It only made her cravings for true power grow and then she would feel deeply unsatisfied and depressed because she wouldn't be able to achieve those levels of power.

PyrosNine · 06-04-2007, 04:43 PM

Task dove into the mustang, headfirst. "Yessa!" Pyros exclaimed. "I don't think I could stand riding in that smelly van!"

Pyros already started changing the radio for something that bounced between cool persian music, then went into a dark and gritty rock phase, then went back to persian and arabian music except on a far greater scale.

Demetrius · 06-04-2007, 04:53 PM

Harm moved up behind Task and flicked his ear, "You want the trunk first or second?"

Sighing, Harm jammed himself and his small pack into the back seat and settled his sword on his lap.
"Yeah, somehow I knew I'd end up with the first turn back here."

mauve · 06-04-2007, 07:08 PM

"I'll ride with Duncan," Trish said. "He knows where he's going." She hated getting lost on road trips. It always ended in bloodshed and arguing over the map.

Sir Pinkleton · 06-04-2007, 08:44 PM

"We wouldn't want Martin riding all alone, now would we?" Jacob said aloud to no one in particular. "I'll ride with him."

Truce · 06-05-2007, 01:37 AM

"I'll ride with Duncan too," Troy said, jumping into whatever space there was. "There's something I need to discuss - and honestly, I just don't trust the way the rest of you drive.

"Besides," he said, glancing over to his sister. "If I didn't come along someone might decide to slap an acceleration rune on the vehicle and forget to mention it to the driver. Granted, at least it's not a tank this time, so we can't cause nearly as much property damage as we did last time, but...that evil cult of mimes didn't exactly appreciate it when we drove right through their convention hall."

06-03-2007, 09:08 PM	#31
Toastburner B Toasty has left the building Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hiding...because I don't want to die. Posts: 3,936	"You're in the Manor...in the clinic. It looks like you went and got yourself possessed." Nathaniel said as he come in the room, having heard the blast on his way back from the garage. He looked around the room. "I'd say that Duncan would be mad at you for this if it weren't for the fact we're pulling out real soon. Nat quickly gave Zack a rundown of the situation. "Given your condition...and given the fact that the Fallen already broke into your mind once, you may be better off sitting this one out. Of course, that's up to you." Nathaniel started to walk out of the room. "If you think you want to come, get down to the garage with whatever you need to survive and fight. We're not going to wait for you...if you can get your stuff and get down there by the time we leave, you're not going to be any good to us on the run." --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ((OOC: Behold! I finally found a way to explain character drop outs! I figure I've given people enough time to post to say their in...but if you still want to play, just post yourself in...I'm going to kick anyone out because they couldn't get online over the weekend or whatever.)) Duncan watched impassively as a number of Protectors took his invitation to get out while they still could. Part of Duncan was furious with them for leaving the duty they volunteered for. Another part of him completely understood...nowhere in the job description was there anything about taking on a Fallen and the 'good guys'. As the last deserter left, Duncan looked over the room. "Okay...we're it then. Like I said, we need to get out...and we're doing that right now. The McCragges have a small house up in the mountains...about a seven hour drive from here. In the past it was used as a mountain resort, but I had it set up as a fall back point when I inherited it. No one has been up there for years, and no one knows exactly how to get there...except me, which is exactly what we need at the moment. I'll give you guys directions as we go...at least until we get out of town. No offense, but if any of us get grabbed...by either side...you can't disclose a location that you don't know about. If I get grabbed, you guys will have to think up a place on your own...the less people who know about it, the better." Nathaniel came in the room. "Everything is fueled up and ready to go." Duncan nodded. "Okay...let's go. If you don't have a ride, find someone to go with...I have room for one or two more in my car." "I can fit a few in mine," Martin said. "Not as fancy as some of the other cars in this place, but she hasn't let me down yet." Nathaniel had already turned, walking back the way he came...he was taking his bike, and nothing in Heaven or Hell would make him leave it. ((OOC: See discussion thread.)) __________________ I came, I saw, I got team-killed. A lot.

06-03-2007, 10:11 PM	#32
PyrosNine Zettai Hero Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A figment of my own imagination Posts: 6,103	Task held up his hand. "I want to ride in the car that doesn't look like trash. Any one got a problem with that?" Sure, he could ride in the van, but it paled in comparison to the van he'd been riding in alot lately. Furthermore, as a former orphan turned well off kid, he reserved the right to suddenly be picky about these things. __________________ Pyrosnine.blogspot.com: An experimental blog of writing. Updated possibly daily. Possibly. A fair chance. Current Works for reading: War Between them, Karma Police. PyrosNine: Weirdo Magnet Extraordinaire!

06-04-2007, 08:07 AM	#34
musicmage4114 Bullet Bill Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Lyme, Connecticut Posts: 288	"No WAY am I letting you guys do this all yourselves." Zack joined the group in the garage, his backpack full of everything he'd need, which amounted to little more than a few magical amenities and dozens of decks of sigil cards. "I'll ride with Alicia. I don't mind a sore butt every now and then." __________________ "Bad spellers of the world, untie!" "As long as I'm wearing the collar, you don't have to worry."

06-04-2007, 04:43 PM	#36
PyrosNine Zettai Hero Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A figment of my own imagination Posts: 6,103	Task dove into the mustang, headfirst. "Yessa!" Pyros exclaimed. "I don't think I could stand riding in that smelly van!" Pyros already started changing the radio for something that bounced between cool persian music, then went into a dark and gritty rock phase, then went back to persian and arabian music except on a far greater scale. __________________ Pyrosnine.blogspot.com: An experimental blog of writing. Updated possibly daily. Possibly. A fair chance. Current Works for reading: War Between them, Karma Police. PyrosNine: Weirdo Magnet Extraordinaire!

06-04-2007, 04:53 PM	#37
Demetrius In need of a vacation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peoples Republic of Vermont Posts: 3,236	The trunk, eh? Harm moved up behind Task and flicked his ear, "You want the trunk first or second?" Sighing, Harm jammed himself and his small pack into the back seat and settled his sword on his lap. "Yeah, somehow I knew I'd end up with the first turn back here." __________________ DFM, Demon seed of Hell who fuels its incredible power by butchering little girls and feeding on their innocence. Demetrius, Dark clown of the netherworld, a being of incalculable debauchery and a soulless, faceless evil as old as time itself. Zilla, The chick. ~DFM Wii bishie bishie kawaii baka! ~ Fifthfiend

06-04-2007, 08:25 AM	#35
Astral Harmony Don't Hate Me 'Cause I'm Moe Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Harmonial Sanctum Posts: 6,798	Laurella twirled her keys around her left index finger. "I've got my Mustang. She can seat one more person, unless someone can tolerate being cooped up in my trunk with my luggage for seven hours plus." She wanted to thank them all, but wasn't sure if any gratitude she had for them would be sincere. It was wonderful to have friends like these, but if she had to lose them just to save her own ass... No, she wouldn't think about it. It only made her cravings for true power grow and then she would feel deeply unsatisfied and depressed because she wouldn't be able to achieve those levels of power.

06-04-2007, 07:08 PM	#38
mauve So Dreamy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Someplace magical Posts: 6,863	"I'll ride with Duncan," Trish said. "He knows where he's going." She hated getting lost on road trips. It always ended in bloodshed and arguing over the map. __________________ Yoo Hoo!

06-04-2007, 08:44 PM	#39
Sir Pinkleton What's going on? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 1,237	"We wouldn't want Martin riding all alone, now would we?" Jacob said aloud to no one in particular. "I'll ride with him."

06-05-2007, 01:37 AM	#40
Truce Lakitu Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,856	"I'll ride with Duncan too," Troy said, jumping into whatever space there was. "There's something I need to discuss - and honestly, I just don't trust the way the rest of you drive. "Besides," he said, glancing over to his sister. "If I didn't come along someone might decide to slap an acceleration rune on the vehicle and forget to mention it to the driver. Granted, at least it's not a tank this time, so we can't cause nearly as much property damage as we did last time, but...that evil cult of mimes didn't exactly appreciate it when we drove right through their convention hall."