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Ophis

Sep 26 2006, 04:31 PM

"You can't deny you destiny. I can show one of the spells i can cast. Merlyn says it's called Kayotik Whirled."

emo samurai

Sep 26 2006, 04:59 PM

"I'd like it if you didn't. We are on the run from killers for hire, and I would not like to crash.

"As for destiny, all that is in my case is a group of self-important spirits of man in China who wish to dictate that people should stay where they are. That does not seem mystical to me."

Metatron

Sep 26 2006, 05:28 PM

"Brandon, no casting Chaotic World in the car please"

Looking for tails.

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emo samurai

Sep 26 2006, 06:14 PM

"Is it possible for me to rest? I have a horrible headache from fighting the runners."

Ophis

Sep 26 2006, 06:19 PM

Since Shen seems to have lost interest in him Brandon turns his attentions to the blonde girl sat beside him. He studies her and then seems to be thinking. He scratches his nose a bit.

Metatron

Sep 26 2006, 06:42 PM

"If you are going to rest, just make sure that you are strapped in, and if I need to out-drive anyone, I'll try and keep it as smooth as possible.

"You OK back there?"

Ophis

Sep 26 2006, 07:16 PM

"Yes." says Brandon emphatically, "but she's pregnant." Autumn's galnce round confirms to her that she does have a tail. A small rotor drone is following the car trying to stay out of the mirrors.

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emo samurai

Sep 26 2006, 07:51 PM

"Tell me if you need me to take out any drones. And don't worry about driving too hard; our safety is a higher priority."

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Metatron

Sep 26 2006, 09:01 PM

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"Hold tight, I'll see if I can outmaneuver the drone first before taking it down"

Ophis

Sep 26 2006, 10:29 PM

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emo samurai

Sep 26 2006, 10:33 PM

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Metatron

Sep 26 2006, 10:44 PM

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Autumn breaks hard and maneuvers the car to line up on the drone.

Ophis

Sep 26 2006, 10:50 PM

The drone shifts slightly as it zips past the car matching speed to allow it to better follow, it's prey.

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"Pregnaaaaaant!" says Hannah as her stomach lurches in the maneuvering.
"Yes," says Brandon seemingly unphased by the shift in speed.

emo samurai

Sep 26 2006, 11:23 PM

Wishing to end this as quickly as possible, Shen closes his eyes, focuses them on the drone after he opens them, and lets loose a bolt of lightning.

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Ophis

Sep 27 2006, 12:26 AM

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Lightning hits the drone, for a moment the lights on the sensor pack flicker and then the drone continues as if nothing happend.

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Metatron

Sep 27 2006, 12:43 AM

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Autumn pulls her Thunderbolt and leans out of the window slightly to take two shots.

Ophis

Sep 27 2006, 08:16 AM

The pistol barks twice and it's like hearing God clear his throat. Hannah yelps in shock at the noise, the first volley tears a hole in the drones casing. The second shot tears the body of the drone apart.

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As Autumn pulls back into the car, she notices an anonymous sedan pulling out of a side road about fifty metres back riding low on it's suspension. Looks like you have more pursuit.

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emo samurai

Sep 27 2006, 01:08 PM

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Metatron

Sep 27 2006, 08:52 PM

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Ophis

Sep 27 2006, 09:45 PM

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Autumn puts her foot down trying to extend the lead and it seems to be working.

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The car behind tries to keep up, weaving between the few other vehicles on the road.

Metatron

Sep 27 2006, 10:13 PM

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"You know Shen, you remind me of another mage I know. Only he fireballs cars! He claims that he had gotten too into character on Dawn of Atlantis...

"Is everyone still OK?"

Ophis

Sep 27 2006, 10:21 PM

A few minutes of hard pedal to the metal driving combined with a couple of stomach lurching skid-turns pass. Autumn hurls the car round another car, thank all the spirits this car seems to cling to the road tighter than a high school boy to has prom night date. Another corner and out onto a straight. A glance in the mirrors confirms it, looks like you've got clear. You can relax just a fraction, and some comment about pregnancy that came from the back dances across your brains.

emo samurai

Sep 27 2006, 10:52 PM

"I'm sorry, my spell list is not very well suited for combat. My upbringing was rather... sheltered. Even that lightning spell was very recently learned."

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Ophis

Sep 27 2006, 11:26 PM

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emo samurai

Sep 28 2006, 01:25 AM

"So what exactly is this operation of yours? Is it purely humanitarian, or are you being paid by an anonymous client to save these girls?"

"And Hannah, are you all right? If your child is harmed at all, I still think I could heal him; you two are still joined."

Ophis

Sep 28 2006, 09:06 AM

Hannah still seems somewhat shocked, "I can't be pregnant," she says.

Metatron

Sep 28 2006, 10:20 AM

"I'm doing a favor for Cheerleader, pure and simple. That and I was visiting for a few days. Brandon reeally wants to see the Troll.

Not meaning to be harsh Hannah, but why can't you be pregnant?"

emo samurai

Sep 28 2006, 02:35 PM

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Ophis

Sep 28 2006, 06:05 PM

"Because that would make the baby his." she says, he face clearly showing how much that thought terrifies her.

Shen

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"They're going to be upset when they find out." says Brandon.

emo samurai

Sep 28 2006, 06:30 PM

"Find out what?"

"And if you are pregnant, would you want to keep the baby? I would be willing to pay for a legitimate abortion, one that would keep you healthy."

Metatron

Sep 28 2006, 10:42 PM

"When who finds out? And who exactly is the baby's father, other than a fraghead slaver?"

emo samurai

Sep 28 2006, 10:53 PM

"Kratos is a wealthy gun trader who enjoys keeping slaves. He moved weaponry for Winternight; that's all I know of him."

Ophis

Sep 28 2006, 11:39 PM

"i don't know who or why," says brandon a slight timbre of fear on the edge of his voice, " I just know that they're going to be annoyed. They banned it." He looks at Autumn imploring her to make this stop.

emo samurai

Sep 28 2006, 11:51 PM

"What's wrong?"

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Ophis

Sep 29 2006, 12:18 AM

Brandon glances at Autumn questioningly.

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Metatron

Sep 29 2006, 12:28 AM

"It's alright Brandon, I shouldn't have asked."

Autumn turns her attention more to Shen, "I'm not going into it, but sometimes he gets these flashes. I would very much appreciate it if you don't mention this ever again." Her tone turns ever so slightly more frightening, like a large cat ready to pounce.

emo samurai

Sep 29 2006, 12:28 AM

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emo samurai

Sep 29 2006, 12:44 AM

"Of course."

"How are our options for getting Hannah medical care and testing?"

Metatron

Sep 29 2006, 07:26 PM

"That would be down to Phoenix. Do you want me to ring him, or do you want the pleasure?"

emo samurai

Sep 29 2006, 09:28 PM

"I'll ring him."

"Phoenix, something's weird with Hannah, and Brandon seems to think she's pregnant. What are our options for testing her and helping her out? Are legitimate hospitals a bad idea, and do you know any good street doctors?"

emo samurai

Sep 29 2006, 09:28 PM

Double post.

Ophis

Sep 29 2006, 11:35 PM

Pheonix's voice comes over the com, seems he's on Autumn's as well.

"The kid's being overly perceptive again? I'm inclined to believe him. A real hospital at the moment would be a bad idea. I know a couple of decent Street Docs, the one I'd trust most is in Denver unfortunatley. I'll check over my address book. Autumn, Alter Boy isn't in town is he. Just an outside hope."

Metatron

Sep 29 2006, 11:44 PM

"Not a clue what he's up to, but it ain't in Seattle."

Ophis

Sep 30 2006, 09:07 AM

"Damn it. Ah here's one. I'll sort out basic contact details once your at the new safe house. I'm borrowing some drones to set up early observation on the new place to make sure. I got it through Barman so it should be cool. If Kratos keeps being a problem we'll have to ove the girls out of Seattle. Not sure were though Kratos has a pretty wide spread."

Metatron

Sep 30 2006, 10:22 AM

"Just let me know if you want me to move them, as I would rather find a sitter for Brandon if I'm escorting them."

emo samurai

Sep 30 2006, 01:58 PM

"You could move them to my house. If Knight Errant security's not a problem for you, it's the perfect place. It's in a nice Salish-Shidhe neighborhood."

Ophis

Sep 30 2006, 11:40 PM

Phoenix chuckles driely, "Your house is hardly secure, a tavern owner on a day off broke in a little while ago. Kratos' people are damn good, he hot houses runners, much like Barman does, but with less scruples. Autumn, Sophie is in town if you need a sitter."

Metatron

Sep 30 2006, 11:59 PM

"Fine, where am I taking them then?"

Ophis

Oct 1 2006, 12:07 AM

"To the safe house location Cheerleader gave you, for the moment. I'll then sort out a rendevouz with the street doc."

Metatron

Oct 1 2006, 11:45 AM

"Fine, will do. I'll drop Brandon off with Sophie on the way. Speak to you later Phoenix"

Autumn then starts a new conversation "Hiya Sophie, can I drop Brandon off with you in the next hour? I'm doing a favor for Phoenix and don't want to take him with me."

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