Fire Emblem on the Forums: Deceitful Turnabout [IC]

[Chevaleresse]

Viola, somewhat startled by the blow dealt to one of her (apparently) newfound companions, loosed a blast of fire from her tome in the general direction of the one who'd struck him with an axe with a squeak. 

 

K6, Fire at will

[Aurorix]

 

 

Viola

Attack: 9 (9-0)

Hit: 85 (90-5)

Crit: 1 (2-1)

 

Journeyman A

Attack: 9 (10-1)

Hit: 79 (87.5-8)

Crit: 4 (6-2)

 

Viola Attacks: 20 Hit! (92)

Journeyman A takes 9 damage

 

Journeyman A counters: 32 Hit! (66)

Viola takes 9 damage
 

 

Viola launches fire towards the axeman, he takes the brunt force of it and is still able to throw his axe at the girl wounding her leg.

 

Cheat Sheet:

 

Enemies: Health, Location, Weapon
Journeyman A: (4/20) (I6) Hatchet (33/35)
Journeyman B: (20/20) (D5) Hatchet (35/35)
Journeyman C: (20/20) (B8) Hatchet (35/35)
Recruit A: (0/20) (K2) Slim Lance (35/35)
Recruit B: (0/20) (I5) Slim Lance (34/35)
Recruit C: (0/20) (K10) Slim Lance (35/35) (Droppable)
Initiate A: (0/18) (I7) Slim Sword (35/35)
Initiate B: (18/18) (D7) Slim Sword (35/35)
Initiate C: (18/18) (B4) Slim Sword (35/35)
Superior Recruit: (24/24) (B6) Slim Lance (35/35)

Players: Health, Location, Weapon
Doran Kearn: (20/20) (H5) Hatchet (34/35) Vulnerary (3/3)
Mercadier: (10/18) (J7) Slim Lance (33/35) Vulnerary (3/3)
Tekeshi: (0/18) (I5) Slim Sword (33/35) Vulnerary (3/3) Downed (3/3)
Viola Sonnen: (8/17) (R7) Fire (39/40) Vulnerary (3/3)

Allies: Health, Location, Weapon
???: (19/19) (J9) Bolo Knife -1 (40/40) Flux (39/40) Vulnerary (3/3) Lockpick (14/15)

EXP:
24/100

[Sutoratosu]

Spoiler

 

His eyes glimmered once more as the swordsman charged. Every little movement the swordsman made, every little flaw in his approach and his very being, every seam in reality itself, unfolding like a starmap before the dour knight, each vital area a major celestial body in the heavens, each connection between said vital areas like the constellations and orbits. They were, all of their correspondences, gleaming jewels of heavenly light before his eyes, and if even a single one of them was shattered, the others would surely feel the resounding ripple that would be born of the destruction.

 

And Destruction was precisely what he wrought. The swordsman did not even so much as fully raise his blade to strike before the blunt end of the Knight's lance whipped through the air with a ferocious whistle. In his mind's eye, one of the beloved jewels shattered into a million splendid shards as he struck true... bones crunched, the initiate's wrist snapped, his hand a mangled mess, and the blade he once wielded clattered to the ground, useless. As useless as his attempt to flee Mercadier's grasp was, as he backpedaled ever more frantically-

 

SNAP

 

Metal on bone, a scream as yet another jewel shattered, the man's knee now bending and finally breaking as another strike made impact, sending the fool sprawling, gasping, as he looked up to the face of the night, and with eyes of pure, bright crimson shinning like twin suns gazing back down upon him, realized this was not a man he faced, but rather an agent of death itself... pure and unbridled in it's fury.

"You... were the one..." he pressed his boot to the man's windpipe... just one last point to shatter, just one last blow... "you were there that day. You were the one who stuck her with your blade, skewered her like a slab of meat and then tossed her body onto the rubbish cart. I had the perfect veiw of your crime while I was on my knees. Yours is a face I vowed never to forget."

 

Recognition.

 

It finally dawned on him. In those last moments, as death loomed over him... he knew the day he spoke of. A vile, vile smirk caressed Mercadiers lips at the sight of it.

"Yes, you didn't think you'd face any consequences, now did you? But lo and behold, all these months later... and here I am, with your pathetic life in my hands. And now..."

"I intend to crush it. Just. as. you. did. hers." 

 

He raised his foot, and brought back down with every ounce of weight he had one him backing it up, the crushing force of the blow severing all oxygen for the man, and more importantly, ensuring he would never get another drop of it again. And as the last jewel shattered, the glimmer in his eyes died, as had the rest of him so long ago. and he removed his foot from the corpse.

 

No sooner than he had, some fucker with an Axe had thought it was a good idea to bury the hatchet.... in his shoulder. He simply looked at the man, disappointment evident on his face. And it only grew as the youngsters from the cell approached one by one and were bested by the fighter- the sword fighters was knocked quite literally off his ass, the boy failed to mark him with his own axe, and the girl, while her fire had proven somewhat effective, ended up taking a gash to the knee for her troubles. His grip on the lance went bone white.

"...Ridley"

J6, Execute the Journey Man

 

[Aurorix]

 

 

Mercadier

Attack: 6 (10-3-1)

Hit: 71 (91-5-15)

Crit: 6 (7.5-1)

 

Journeyman A

Attack: 8 (10-3+1)

Hit: 92 (87.5-10+15)

Crit: 4 (6-2)

 

Mercadier attacks: 30 Hit! (56)

Journeyman A is defeated with 6 damage
 

 

Mercadier finishes off the miniboss Journeyman as he finally falls to the floor.

 

[Enemy Phase]

 

Journeyman B moves to F5 and attacks Doran

 

 

Journeyman B
Attack: 7 (10-3)
Hit: 82 (87.5-5)
Crit: 5 (6-1) 

 

Doran 

Attack: 7 (10-3)  

Hit: 84 (89.5-5)  

Crit: 6 (7.5-1) 

Ignis: 5 (4+1) 

  

Journeyman B attacks: 3 Hit! (75)

Doran takes 7 damage!

 

Doran Counters: 68 Hit! (86) [48]

Journeyman B takes 7 damage!
 

 

The two axemen trade blows both wounding each other.

 

Initiate B moves to H7 and attacks ???

 

 

??? is one with the shadows

 

Initiate B

Attack: 4 (8-4)

Hit: 72 (106-19-15)

Crit: 2 (7.5-5)

 

???

Attack: 10 (12-2)

Hit: 79 (89.5-10)

Crit: 1 (3.5-2)

Cancel: 12 (7+5)

 

Initiate B attacks: 21 Hit! (29)

??? takes 4 damage

 

??? counters: 14 Hit! (66) [90]

Initiate B takes 10 damage and is poisoned.
 

 

The swordsman attack the rogue landing a hit but is quickly met with a knife to the shoulder.

 

[Ally Phase]

 

??? moves to F7 and attacks Initiate B with Bolo Knife -1

 

 

???
Attack: 10 (12-2)
Hit: 79 (89.5-10)
Crit: 1 (3.5-2)
Cancel: 12 (7+5)

 

Initiate B
Attack: ---
Hit: ---
Crit: ---

 

??? attacks: 41 Hit! (35) [31]

Initiate B is defeat with 10 damage
 

 

The rogue goes behind the swordsman and throws a knife the pierces the back of his head killing him.

 

Faint footsteps and jingling are apparent and are getting louder

 

[Player Phase]

Viola regains 2 HP

 

Cheat Sheet:

 

Enemies: Health, Location, Weapon
Journeyman A: (0/20) (I6) Hatchet (33/35)
Journeyman B: (13/20) (D5) Hatchet (34/35)
Journeyman C: (20/20) (B8) Hatchet (35/35)
Recruit A: (0/20) (K2) Slim Lance (35/35)
Recruit B: (0/20) (I5) Slim Lance (34/35)
Recruit C: (0/20) (K10) Slim Lance (35/35) (Droppable)
Initiate A: (0/18) (I7) Slim Sword (35/35)
Initiate B: (0/18) (D7) Slim Sword (34/35)
Initiate C: (18/18) (B4) Slim Sword (35/35)
Superior Recruit: (24/24) (B6) Slim Lance (35/35)

Players: Health, Location, Weapon
Doran Kearn: (13/20) (H5) Hatchet (33/35) Vulnerary (3/3)
Mercadier: (10/18) (J6) Slim Lance (32/35) Vulnerary (3/3)
Tekeshi: (0/18) (I5) Slim Sword (33/35) Vulnerary (3/3) Downed (2/3)
Viola Sonnen: (10/17) (K6) Fire (39/40) Vulnerary (3/3)

Allies: Health, Location, Weapon
???: (15/19) (J9) Bolo Knife -1 (37/40) Flux (39/40) Vulnerary (3/3) Lockpick (14/15)

EXP:
38/100

 

[Chevaleresse]

"H-here. . ." Viola hurriedly knelt down next to the downed man. He made her somewhat less nervous than the others here (though the one with the lance reminded her of her dad, a bit). She fumbled at the vulnerary a bit, but applied it in such a way that showed that she'd done this at least a couple times before. "This should get you back on your feet. D-don't worry about me, I'll be okay," she said preemptively, glancing around at the others. She was sorely missing the armor that had been taken from her when she'd been brought here, but she could recover from the wound on her own.

 

J5, vuln Tekeshi

[Swordstar]

F6, play whack an axe(man)

Edited October 6, 2017 by Swordstar

[Aurorix]

 

 

Doran 
Attack: 7 (10-3)  
Hit: 84 (89.5-5)  
Crit: 6 (7.5-1) 
Ignis: 5 (4+1)

 

Journeyman B
Attack: 7 (10-3)
Hit: 82 (87.5-5)
Crit: 5 (6-1) 

 

Doran attacks: 83 Hit! (43) [84]

Journeyman B takes 7 damage

 

Journeyman B attacks: 98 Miss!

[/spoiler]

The Journeyman was not prepared for close range combat and was hit by Doran's axe.

 

Cheat Sheet:

 

 

Enemies: Health, Location, Weapon
Journeyman A: (0/20) (I6) Hatchet (33/35)
Journeyman B: (6/20) (D5) Hatchet (34/35)
Journeyman C: (20/20) (B8) Hatchet (35/35)
Recruit A: (0/20) (K2) Slim Lance (35/35)
Recruit B: (0/20) (I5) Slim Lance (34/35)
Recruit C: (0/20) (K10) Slim Lance (35/35) (Droppable)
Initiate A: (0/18) (I7) Slim Sword (35/35)
Initiate B: (0/18) (D7) Slim Sword (34/35)
Initiate C: (18/18) (B4) Slim Sword (35/35)
Superior Recruit: (24/24) (B6) Slim Lance (35/35)

Players: Health, Location, Weapon
Doran Kearn: (13/20) (H5) Hatchet (32/35) Vulnerary (3/3)
Mercadier: (10/18) (J6) Slim Lance (32/35) Vulnerary (3/3)
Tekeshi: (5/18) (I5) Slim Sword (33/35) Vulnerary (3/3) 
Viola Sonnen: (10/17) (J5) Fire (39/40) Vulnerary (2/3)

Allies: Health, Location, Weapon
???: (15/19) (J9) Bolo Knife -1 (37/40) Flux (39/40) Vulnerary (3/3) Lockpick (14/15)

EXP:
40/100

 

[Sutoratosu]

"Keiser..."  in the same instant he spoke the deadman's name, he launched forward, body tensed like a pouncing tiger. Within mere moments, he'd closed the distance between them. His lance flourished with a brief spin before it's head leveled itself with the journeyman's heart, letting the momentum of the Knight's leap carry it on...

 

G5, Skewer the Journeyman

 

 

[Aurorix]

Mercadier

Attack: 6 (10-3-1)

Hit: 71 (91-5-15)

Crit: 6 (7.5-1)

 

Journeyman B

Attack: 8 (10-3+1)

Hit: 92 (87.5-10+15)

Crit: 4 (6-2)

 

Mercadier attacks: 25 Hit! (84)

Journeyman B is defeated by 6 damage

Mercadier pierces the man's chest sending the man on a date with the reaper

 

[Enemy Phase]

 

Journeyman C moves to D7 and attack ???

??? is one with the shadows

??? will double

 

Journeyman B
Attack: 6 (10-4)
Hit: 53 (87.5-19-15)
Crit: 1 (6-5)

 

???

Attack: 9 (12-3)

Hit: 84 (89.5-5)

Crit: 2 (3.5)

Cancel: 12 (7+5)

 

Journeyman B attacks: 25 Hit! (86)

??? takes 6 damage

 

??? counters: 92 Miss

 

??? finishes: 100 Miss

The gaurd runs over and throws his axe the rogue hitting him in the chest which stuns him for a moment.

 

Initiate C moves to E5

 

Reinforcements arrive

 

[Ally Phase]

 

"Damn, they're here sooner than expected. Watch out, men approaching from behind!" The rogue speaks before attacking the axeman in-front of him.

 

??? attacks Journeyman C with Bolo Knife -1

??? will double

 

???
Attack: 9 (12-3)
Hit: 84 (89.5-5)
Crit: 2 (3.5)

Cancel: 12 (7+5)

 

Journeyman B
Attack: 6 (10-4)
Hit: 68 (87.5-19)
Crit: 1 (6-5)


??? attacks: 3 Hit! (95) [17]

Journeyman B takes 9 damage and is poisoned

 

Journeyman B counters: 91 Miss

 

??? finishes: 44 Hit! (70) [6 Cancel Proc!]

Journeyman B takes 9 more damage

The rogue easily lobs two knives into the man's chest stunning and poisoning him in return, he yet stands however.

 

[Player Phase]

 

 

Cheat Sheet:

Enemies: Health, Location, Weapon
Journeyman A: (0/20) (I6) Hatchet (33/35)
Journeyman B: (0/20) (D5) Hatchet (34/35)
Journeyman C: (2/20) (D7) Hatchet (34/35) Poisoned (2/2)
Recruit A: (0/20) (K2) Slim Lance (35/35)
Recruit B: (0/20) (I5) Slim Lance (34/35)
Recruit C: (0/20) (K10) Slim Lance (35/35) (Droppable)
Initiate A: (0/18) (I7) Slim Sword (35/35)
Initiate B: (0/18) (D7) Slim Sword (34/35)
Initiate C: (18/18) (E5) Slim Sword (35/35)
Superior Recruit: (24/24) (B6) Slim Lance (35/35)

Reinforcements: Health, Location, Weapon
Initiate D: (18/18) (N5) Slim Sword (35/35)
Recruit D: (20/20) (N6) Slim Lance (35/35)
Journeyman D: (20/20) (N7) Hatchet (35/35)

Players: Health, Location, Weapon
Doran Kearn: (13/20) (H5) Hatchet (32/35) Vulnerary (3/3)
Mercadier: (10/18) (F5) Slim Lance (31/35) Vulnerary (3/3)
Tekeshi: (5/18) (I5) Slim Sword (33/35) Vulnerary (3/3) 
Viola Sonnen: (10/17) (J5) Fire (39/40) Vulnerary (2/3)

Allies: Health, Location, Weapon
???: (9/19) (J9) Bolo Knife -1 (35/40) Flux (39/40) Vulnerary (3/3) Lockpick (14/15)

EXP:
49/100

 

[GodofGamingRWBY]

Tekeshi didn't respond to Viola immediately, being knocked out tended to make one silent. However, once the Vulnerary was applied, Tekeshi slowly awoke, sitting up and putting a hand to his head,

 

"Ugh... That was not a good feeling..." he stated, then blinked his eyes open, seeing Viola, and with a quick look around, figured out what was going on and refocused back on the mage, "Thanks, by the way. Remind me after this that I owe you something" Tekeshi stated, now getting back to his feet and grabbing his sword, "For now, lets... Well, get moving" he added, moving back towards the rest of the team, though as he does so, he gets his own bit of Vulnerary and moves next to the guy with the spear,

 

"Hey, need this?" Tekeshi asked, trying to get his attention so he could, maybe, patch up a wound. His own wound on his chest hurt like hell, but... Eh, he would live.

 

Move to G6 and Vuln Mercadier

Edited October 6, 2017 by GodofGamingRWBY

[Swordstar]

D6 play whack a spear this time

Edited October 6, 2017 by Swordstar

[Sutoratosu]

"Much appreciated," the knight replied, taking the vial from the boy and letting a small amount of the concoction drip into the rent flesh of his shoulder. He restoppered it before handing it back to Takeshi, and before the wound had even fully closed, He had already launched himself with vicious precision towards the enemy swordsman. This time though, he wielded the lance more like a staff, bringing the blunt end around to smash the poor fool's ribs in.

 

F5, snap a few of Initiate C's ribs

 

 

[Chevaleresse]

((editing fluff in later))

G5 Fire

[Aurorix]

Doran

Attack: 5 (10-6+1)

Hit: 101 (93.5-7+15)

Crit: 6 (7.5-1)

Ignis: 5 (4+1)

 

Superior Recruit:

Attack: ---

Hit: ---

Crit: ---

 

Doran attacks: 50 Hit! (77) [71]

Superior Recruit takes 5 damage!

Doran lobs his axe at the lancer and wounds him

 

Mercadier is rebellious 

 

Mercadier

Attack: 9 (10-2+1)

Hit: 111 (96-10+10+15)

Crit: 5 (7.5-2)

 

Initiate C

Attack: 4 (8-3-1)

Hit: 76 (111-10-10-15)

Crit: 5 (7.5-2)

 

Mercadier attacks: 30 Hit! (36)

Initiate C takes 9 damage

 

Initiate C attacks: 11 Hit! (18)

Mercadier takes 4 damage

Mercadier tried to break a rib or two. While he didn't manage to do that, he manage to wound him.

 

Viola

Attack: 9 (9-0)

Hit: 84 (94-10)

Crit: 0 (2-2)

 

Initiate C

Attack: ---

Hit: ---

Crit: ---

 

Viola attacks: 21 Hit! (63)

Initiate C is defeated with 9 damage

Viola spews fire all over the swordsmen and burns him to a crisp.

 

[Enemy Phase]

 

Recruit C dies taking 5 points of poison damage

 

Initiate D moves to J5

 

Recruit D moves to J6

 

Journeyman D moves to J7

 

Superior Recruit moves to C6 and attacks Doran

Superior Recruit:
Attack: 6 (10-3-1)
Hit: 86 (91.5-5)
Crit: 5 (6.5-1)

 

Doran
Attack: 5 (10-6+1)
Hit: 101 (93.5-7+15)
Crit: 6 (7.5-1)
Ignis: 5 (4+1)

 

Superior Recruit attacks: 18 Hit! (11)

Doran takes 6 damage

 

Doran counters: 44 Hit! (96) [45]

Superior Recruit takes 5 damage

The recruit begins to retaliate against Doran and they trade blows

 

[Ally Phase]

 

??? moves to B7 and attacks Superior Recruit with Flux

???

Attack: 8 (11-3)

Hit: 84 (91.5-7)

Crit: 2 (3.5-1)

Cancel: 12 (7+5)

 

Superior Recruit

Attack: ---

Hit: ---

Crit: ---

 

??? attacks: 31 Hit! (26) [98]

Superior Recruit takes 8 damage!

The rogue charges and fires a dark energy blast at the lancer. However, the man yet stands.

 

[Player Phase]

Viola regains 2 HP 

 

Cheat Sheet:

Enemies: Health, Location, Weapon
Journeyman A: (0/20) (I6) Hatchet (33/35)
Journeyman B: (0/20) (D5) Hatchet (34/35)
Journeyman C: (0/20) (D7) Hatchet (34/35) Poisoned (1/2)
Recruit A: (0/20) (K2) Slim Lance (35/35)
Recruit B: (0/20) (I5) Slim Lance (34/35)
Recruit C: (0/20) (K10) Slim Lance (35/35) (Droppable)
Initiate A: (0/18) (I7) Slim Sword (35/35)
Initiate B: (0/18) (D7) Slim Sword (34/35)
Initiate C: (0/18) (E5) Slim Sword (34/35)
Superior Recruit: (8/24) (C6) Slim Lance (34/35)

Reinforcements: Health, Location, Weapon
Initiate D: (18/18) (J5) Slim Sword (35/35)
Recruit D: (20/20) (J6) Slim Lance (35/35)
Journeyman D: (20/20) (J7) Hatchet (35/35)

Players: Health, Location, Weapon
Doran Kearn: (7/20) (H5) Hatchet (30/35) Vulnerary (3/3)
Mercadier: (14/18) (F5) Slim Lance (30/35) Vulnerary (3/3)
Tekeshi: (5/18) (I5) Slim Sword (33/35) Vulnerary (3/3) 
Viola Sonnen: (14/17) (J5) Fire (38/40) Vulnerary (2/3)

Allies: Health, Location, Weapon
???: (9/19) (J9) Bolo Knife -1 (35/40) Flux (38/40)E Vulnerary (3/3) Lockpick (14/15)

EXP:
62/100

 

[Swordstar]

"Just a bit more..."

B-5, hatchet

[Sutoratosu]

"This ends. Now."

D6, Skewer the Recruit

[Aurorix]

 

 

Doran 

Attack: 5 (10-6+1) 

Hit: 101 (93.5-7+15) 

Crit: 6 (7.5-1) 

Ignis: 5 (4+1) 

  

Superior Recruit: 

Attack: --- 

Hit: --- 

Crit: --- 

 

Doran attacks: 28 (51) [66]

Superior Recruit takes 5 damage
 

 

Doran continues to throw his axe with success. 

 

 

 

Mercadier is rebellious

 

Mercadier

Attack: 4 (10-6)

Hit: 99 (96-7+10)

Crit: 6 (7.5-1)

 

Superior Recruit

Attack: 7 (10-3)

Hit: 71.5 (91.5-10-10)

Crit: 5 (6.5-1)

 

Mercadier attacks: 78 Hit! (6 CRIT!)

Superior Recruit is defeated by a big 12 damage
 

 

(...)

 

"There's our opening, head for the door!" The rogue commands as the group follows. He locks the door behind him to delay the guards as they make their escape.

 

MAP COMPLETE!

 

Cheat Sheet:

 

Enemies: Health, Location, Weapon
Journeyman A: (0/20) (I6) Hatchet (33/35)
Journeyman B: (0/20) (D5) Hatchet (34/35)
Journeyman C: (0/20) (D7) Hatchet (34/35) Poisoned (1/2)
Recruit A: (0/20) (K2) Slim Lance (35/35)
Recruit B: (0/20) (I5) Slim Lance (34/35)
Recruit C: (0/20) (K10) Slim Lance (35/35) (Droppable)
Initiate A: (0/18) (I7) Slim Sword (35/35)
Initiate B: (0/18) (D7) Slim Sword (34/35)
Initiate C: (0/18) (E5) Slim Sword (34/35)
Superior Recruit: (0/24) (C6) Slim Lance (34/35)

Reinforcements: Health, Location, Weapon
Initiate D: (18/18) (J5) Slim Sword (35/35)
Recruit D: (20/20) (J6) Slim Lance (35/35)
Journeyman D: (20/20) (J7) Hatchet (35/35)

Players: Health, Location, Weapon
Doran Kearn: (7/20) (B5) Hatchet (29/35) Vulnerary (3/3)
Mercadier: (14/18) (D6) Slim Lance (29/35) Vulnerary (3/3)
Tekeshi: (5/18) (I5) Slim Sword (33/35) Vulnerary (2/3) 
Viola Sonnen: (14/17) (J5) Fire (38/40) Vulnerary (2/3)

Allies: Health, Location, Weapon
???: (9/19) (J9) Bolo Knife -1 (35/40) Flux (38/40)E Vulnerary (3/3) Lockpick (14/15)

EXP:
0/100 Level Up!

 

-----

Chapter 1: To Free the Winged Steed

The group speeds down the hallways of building, which are ominously empty. The rogue stops abruptly with the rest of you following suit. He opens a store to a decently sized storage room. It's filled with wooden crates, barrels and linen bags all stacked on each other in the back of the room. In the middle of the room there is one long crate with multiple barrels on it's side, it seems they're meant to act as tables and chairs. 

 

"This is our check point and rest stop." The man speaks leading everyone in. He takes out a key and locks the door.  "This should be the only key to this room. Also, do try to keep your voices down. Guards will likely come through the all eventually but not any time soon." He grabs a small bag and places it on the table.  "Here is some medicine, wasn't able to hide that much but it should be enough to patch our wounds." Next he points to a hefty looking barrel in the corner.  "Also Viola, you may find something... interesting... in there. Go and take a peek." If the mage trusted the man she'd find her suit of armor crammed all in there.  "I'll explain specifics shortly, but I suggest getting to know each other first. I would join, but I already know a lot about each of you so it's rather pointless."

[Chevaleresse]

"Um, okay. . ." She somewhat apprehensively walked toward the barrel, in a manner reminiscent of a person approaching a strange and possibly rabid animal. She was still a little put off by the situation; Viola was grateful to be out of that cell and possibly on her way out of that place entirely, but this cloaked individual was being. . . cagey, to say the least. Still, her expression brightened noticeably when she did peek inside the barrel. Without another word, she was pulling the various pieces of it over herself.

"That's much better. Um, could someone help me with some of these straps. . .?"

[Swordstar]

 

"You could tell us a bit more about yourself... At least a name. Though I guess we don't know each other's names either... My name is Doran."

He fiddled with the small axe he'd been given, glancing down at his gloved hands before looking back up at the others. He briefly glanced off into the air, like he was lost in thought, before focusing back on the others, waiting for their names.

[GodofGamingRWBY]

The second the medicine is offered, Tekeshi takes some, moving to one of the barrels and sitting on it as he went to work on his wound, thankful for the chance to get himself patched up. As he began so, he suddenly paused, looking up at Viola as she asked for some assistance, then sighed, standing up and placing the medicine back on the "table", moving over to help Viola out.

 

"Don't worry, I got it" He stated as he began to help Viola get her armor strapped on, "My name's Tekeshi, by the way. Pleasure to meet all of you. Wish the situation was better though, meeting new people in life threatening places isn't the best type of greetings"

[Chevaleresse]

"Thanks, Tekeshi. I'm Viola." She stopped moving for a second to let the man pull a couple of straps tight before resuming her own work on putting the kit on. 

"Yeah, this isn't the greatest place to meet new people. . . At least we're on our way out, though, right?"

[Sutoratosu]

 

There had been now ceremony, no preamble, and no fanfare as the commanding officer died. As Mercadier had declared, this would end now, and indeed it did. His eyes glimmered once more, and much like the swordsman, he surged forward like an approaching storm, and his lance connected with the man's body like a bolt of thunder. Somewhere, a jewel was shattered, and with it the man's kneecap was smashed with the brutal force of the knight's strike, sending the oh so "superior" recruit to the floor in mere moments. And as he lay there, Mercadier gave one flourishing whirl of his lance, before he trained it on the man's open mouth, and drove it home right into the stone floor beneath him. 

 

And like that, he had, at the very least, escaped the inner most gates of hell... now if only he could make it back to the surface. But he had already decided, regardless what fate had in store, he would. There was far too much riding on his survival.... all of them, gone.

 

Their hopes, their dreams, their final wishes.... they were all he had left of them. They were all he had driving him forward anymore... but they were enough.

 

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Mercadier looked around the cluttered storehouse, but elected to remain standing as the others filtered in. Now that they were out of immediate danger and had a moment of respite, he took a harder look at the man who'd saved them. He seemed to lack any of the posh demeanor common in highborn folk, and his command of magic seemed rather decent... either he'd been formally trained, or simply had enough natural talent and motivation to hone it that he'd taught himself...

      But neither of those observations answered the most pressing of mysteries before Mercadier- how the hell had this man been able to set up this whole event? How had he infiltrated this prison camp, with the round the clock patrols and heavy guard presence constantly keeping eagle eyes on the perimeter? Just how much did he truly know about all of them?

"Mercadier..." was all he offered as the others started introducing themselves. His attention remained on the rogue however...

 

 

[Aurorix]

"My name huh." He chuckled,  "Yea, I suppose you would need that. It's Zentilin, Zentilin I-, no, Zentilin is fine for now." He spoke smugly, crossing his arms.

[Swordstar]

 

"... Ok then. Good to meet you others. I have to say, Viola, I wouldn't expect you to be wearing that heavy armor... Especially not since you're a magic user. Who trained you?"

[Sutoratosu]

That name... it was one he'd heard before, long, long ago. Back when the names of the various powers that be within high society were still forced down his throat on a practically daily basis, among other pieces of knowledge. It was ironic, really, much of what they'd taught him had proven utterly worthless out in the real world where it mattered, but a few of some of the more basic things had come quite in handy.

 

The knowledge that this conjurer here indeed had quite strong ties where it mattered most, being chief among them right now. 

"Hmph...Zentillin. A very uncommon name..."

"Fine, I suppose now I know the how  of your actions here, at least... yes, if you were resourceful enough, which you certainly appeared to be earlier, I suppose all that you've done, and all the information you've claimed to gather on us, is indeed well within the realm of possibility. But there is still the matter of the why behind all this. And I'm even more curious about that than anything else."