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Post by AlexJ on Apr 8, 2016 9:59:32 GMT
Arla | 13 October
- Hatty Bellcrest - “Good day Heartania! My name is Hatty Bellcrest, and first of all we have some breaking news. Blast at the Bronze Tree. A bomb has just gone off in the Bronze Tree bar at the foreshore. Police are arriving at the scene as we speak and we will keep you updated as soon we know anything more.T Blaze at the Blythe's. The home of the fifth richest man in Heartania, Mr. William Blythe, lit up like a bonfire in the early morning hours. No one was hurt, but the local fire department has yet to find an explanation as to why a fire started in the seemingly empty house. Breaking old records. Heartanian insurance companies have, in total, made over 200,000,000 in profit the past fiscal year. More about this with my colleague, Steve N. Guy, after our special guest appearance. Back in business. Two of the largest museums in Heartania, Central Heartania and Hallam Art Museum, are reopening their doors to the public in a few minutes. The museums sustained a fair bit of damage during the riots three nights ago, one of them being bombed and the other scavenged by criminals and protesters alike. “We will make-do with the pieces we have left for now,” says the spokesman of Hallam Art Museum, Felicity Belgrave, “but in a couple of days we expect a shipment of masterpieces, relics and bits of everything in between to replace what has been damaged. Although the cultural heritage and art that have been lost can never fully be recovered, we know that the upcoming changes to the exhibitions will be better, hopefully giving the people of Heartania a spark of hope in the aftermaths of this catastrophe.” "Speaking of hope in dire circumstances; our guest today is one of the most generous benefactors of this city and a very helping hand after these last few days. Welcome, Mr. Salvatore Ragno.” Hatty turned 70 degrees to her left and smiled over the desk at their newly arrived guest. - Snowflake - Snowflake, having her mind preoccupied with other things, looked around her with a partly satisfied grin. “Ree,” she said as a car passed them by, “we better get out of here.”
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Post by AlexJ on Apr 8, 2016 10:00:44 GMT
Arbor117 | 13 October
- The Speaker - Ragno smiled at the young woman. Here was his time to shine. "Thank you very much, Miss Bellcrest, especially for that kind introduction. Too kind, perhaps! I must say, it's a pleasure to be here." He nodded appreciatively. - Reaver - Reaver accepted this with a nod, and darted back to the car. "Get in, ladies. Let's go home."
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Post by AlexJ on Apr 8, 2016 10:01:13 GMT
Mikehyphenplays | 14 October
- Joltz - "Woo!" Joltz said as she ran to the car Reaver and snowflake came in and jumped in the back seat
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Post by AlexJ on Apr 8, 2016 10:01:55 GMT
Arla | 14 October
- Hatty Bellcrest - “It’s an introduction well earned,” Hatty beamed back, “especially since you have been providing most of the funds that’s helping this city recover through the Citadel’s extensive plans of restoring and recovering the damages that’s been done. What inspired you to help Heartania?” - Snowflake - Snowflake jumped into the convertible sports car and smiled to herself. Well well.. It’s about time I get a new suit. I’ll ask Reaver on the way back.
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Post by AlexJ on Apr 8, 2016 10:02:29 GMT
Arbor117 | 15 October
- Reaver - Reaver's car roared away, hurtling back to Heartania. - The Speaker - Ragno's smile faded slightly. "I truly cannot take all the credit. It is true that, when the terrible disasters struck, I was moved in my heart to aid this city. After all, my homelands in Europe have seen more than their fair share of strife these last few decades. The pain of what I saw there has, I think, stayed with me. How could I not do everything I can to save lives here?" He shrugged, nodding sadly. The best thing about the voice was that, no matter how cheesy his words, people took them at face value. "What good is wealth if you do not use it for good? My old mother always told me to give whatever you can spare. However, there is something that must be acknowledged- although my heart was in the right place, I knew not where to begin. And that, miss Bellcrest, is why I must give most, if not all, of the credit to the High Chancellor of Heartanina." It was now that he would truly entrench his position. "That man is the real reason for the recovery. He called me as soon as he was appointed, and I was swiftly sold on his wisdom and good-nature. I pledged him my wealth and support, and with it he has done infinitely more than I ever could have done alone. There have been detractors, people who would doubt him for their own nefarious goals. A man called Acchilleus, a rogue if ever I've heard one, tried to connive his way into making me doubt my support." Ragno amplified the voice. This would have to stick in people's minds. "That man was a snake! Look at all the good that has been done already! Anyone who would resort to such dishonesty is a man not to be trusted, nay, not to be accepted. No, people of Heartania, do not allow yourselves to be swayed off course. The High Chancellor, my friend, will save this city, and I will aid him every step of the way." Suddenly sheepish, Ragno shook his head. "I apologise for that outburst... I just feel very passionate about those who would hurt this recovery."
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Post by AlexJ on Apr 8, 2016 10:04:17 GMT
iCaramelBird | 15 October
- Acchilleus - "I need fifty or so candles, and candle-holders. Will we have enough to cover it?" asked Acchilleus, as he faced his assistant who had been called over for, probably, the several time this day. The assistant quickly jotted down everything that Acchilleus requested on their clipboard, looking intently as they tried to calculate the cost. "We'll have enough," noted the assistant. "Good, I want you to get on it right away," replied Acchilleus curtly, as the assistant nodded and began walking over towards the van. Acchilleus turned to Kay. "Well it seems the march is only just getting started." What do people crave more than anything? Action? Money? Suspense? Well it could be all of those things, or none of it. But the point is, what people crave right now is sympathy. A horrific accident happens, and you could send all the aid-relief that you want, but nothing would get more attention, than when you show sympathy. - Hunter & The Sheriff - Luke walked through the corridors of The Citadel, with James right beside him. A silence daunting the both of them, as they kept tight-lipped about the events that happened, only earlier today. As he turned around the corner, Luke was somewhat relieved to finally find the medical bay of The Citadel, as he opened the door, Luke stepped back. "Holy shit," muttered James, as he stepped forward in front of Luke.
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Post by AlexJ on Apr 8, 2016 10:05:23 GMT
Mikehyphenplays | 15 October
- Wild Card - Wild card was flicking through note and documents with Mr Club when a knock was heard on his door "yes, come in?" Wild card said not knowing who it was, the door opened slowly as one of his henchmen dressed in the casino uniform "erm sir you may want to turn on the news" he said "why? is Mr Kramer or Acchilleus threatening the city or something?" Wild card asked jokingly "no its a man named Ragno telling us not to trust this Acchilleus guy" the henchmen said walking over to the TV to turn it on "no dont bother, im not in the mood to listen to his dribble i have much pressing matter to deal with, give me the foot notes when its over" Wild card said stopping him before he turned the tv on "will do sir" the henchmen said walking back to the door "do you have a personal vendetta with this Ragno or is it another reason?" Mr Club asked shuffling some papers "no, not really im just not a fan, so how are we with the whole Acchilleus wanting money situation?" Wild card asked changing the subject "oh erm..." Mr Club said picking up some papers and filing them away "you'll be fine we can still operate the casino like nothing is happening" he continued putting the files in a case "wonderful now i just have to wait for him to call"Wild card said leaning back in his chair
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Post by AlexJ on Apr 8, 2016 10:09:59 GMT
Jaminx | 15 October
- Bloodstream - "I've got the maps routed out." Sienna replied managing to wipe the wrinkles of brief concern away. Alice sounded put together enough that she wasn't going to flop but if that "family" turned up at any time and she turned into a blubbering homicidal mess it was not going to be a fun day. "I'm going to enter here." Sienna brought up a picture and began flicking through to show the angles and floor plans of the building."It's the second floor tucked nicely inside some solid walls but I can melt through the door no problem. We'll need our escape vehicle here." She highlighted an entrance area nice and discreet but close to the building and a main road where they could lose the heat hopefully. "The rest is just blood and fireworks from you two and i'll keep my end together." She smiled. Cold and hard with just a slight tic near the eyes. - Kay - "I hope you have a few cute families in there. Small children holding cameras always make for good photography." Kay tilted their head to the side in a thoughtful manner tugging a lip between their teeth. "And i'm assuming there will be collections and kind people with refreshments on the route. We'll obviously go near the stadium, got to refresh the memory a little even if it is a day past... Hmm yes it is a start." A small tug at their heart made them think of their own small one at home and the cries of the nuclear power plant started the edge of a nasty data ache in their skull. "Are you an honest man I wonder or are you thinking through how you can play this out with a few small white lies?"
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Post by AlexJ on Apr 8, 2016 10:11:09 GMT
LHudson | 16 October
- The Broker - The Broker watched Ragno's small outburst on the television, chuckling to himself as he was praised. He could see the results in the polls, lovingly provided by his network. Ragno was good with words, and this was no exception. The popularity was soaring, it seems more people have more faith in a thoughtless person who took several severe injuries yet still does his damnedest, rather then an unverified fanatic whose strategy consisted of placing civilians in unsafe buildings. He knew his opponent was making a move, and was contemplating the next move. He was trying to get photographs, but they would be little worth if he played his hand too early. "Sir!" came in a member of staff. "You might want to come to the medical bay, it's an emergency." Lupus was off, he could move briefly. "On my way." The staff member looked down. "What is it?" "It's about Mr Strahm sir." - Frequency - McCall was with her troupe at the stadium. She had to return and keep the company involved. The stadium was converted into a shelter, but it didn't mean she had to leave. She was going to stay in the city for a few days more than expected, she might as well assist with efforts around the stadium. The orphanage was expecting it's delivery, it will do fine for now and she'll check back soon. Buildings were improving, and her presence at the stadium gave the inhabitants hope, they were optimistic, and there wasn't a great divide. Her cheery personality wasn't jarring, it was welcoming. - The Pursuer - Andras took his time getting comfortable with his near gear. The new suit was more flexible yet just as sturdy, and the new blade and shield were extremely handy, their compactness made it both easier to use and easier to hide. But the weight was different, and the new found freedom of movement was welcoming but something he wasn't trained for. He was use to bulkier equipment, not the more formal suit, so he needed to get use to the weight differences.
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Post by AlexJ on Apr 8, 2016 10:11:57 GMT
iCaramelBird | 18 October
- Hunter - Luke looked at Custos, dead on the floor of the medical bay, stained by stab wounds and blood spots dripping onto the floor, down as they rested, open-eyed and staring at Luke and James. Luke took a glance at Custos and stared, fixated at his dead eyes before further looking down at the pool of blood, spreading across the tiled floor. He then simply walked away, James close behind him, trying to ask questions, he wouldn't get the answers to. Lilly passed by to see James, following and trying to ask questions to a stone-faced Luke. She quickly rushed towards the two of them. Luke thought she was apologizing, he could tell from her demeanour, the tears forming and her frantic apologies, that she was definitely sorry for what had happened. But for the first time in Luke's life, he didn't care. Something in him snapped. Like a machine that had kept on going, kept on buzzing throughout life, and now, it had stopped. As he looked down to finally realize he had been packing all his belongings, of course taking the essentials The Citadel had provided him such as a toothbrush, or towels. After packing up, Luke took the suitcase in hand and opened the door, staring blank-faced at Lilly and at James, both of whom were asking him where he was going, before Lilly was apologizing once again. "I'm leaving," answered Luke, as he stood still and watched the both of them. Luke turned around, now glaring, angry at what had happened, what the past events had brought him to and yet, even more thankful for them. Part of Luke wanted to cry at what he was doing as he stepped past many of the people, all of whom including familiar faces such as Mira were staring at him, and at the scene that was unfolding. Luke didn't know if this is what he wanted. He didn't know if this is what he wanted to do. Yet part of him screamed how he was right, part of him screamed that this was the right thing to do. Luke decided to cast his mind back onto the scene of waking up, finding out that he had some connection to his sister once again, back in the hospital with Kay. Luke combed through the crowd and walked out the gates of The Citadel. You are almost like a hero, like them. I'm not a hero. I don't think they exist.
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Post by AlexJ on Apr 8, 2016 11:26:39 GMT
Mikehyphenplays | 19 October
- Dr. Clueless - Clueless saw that Acchilleus was finishing the conversation with the "right time to introduce my self" he said lifting up his goggles, standing up he headed towards the two 'alright i need to be subtle about this' he thought as he got closer to them, once in range of them talking he waited for Acchilleus to finish his business with the robot
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Post by AlexJ on Apr 8, 2016 11:29:16 GMT
iCaramelBird | 19 October
- Acchilleus - "I'll be monitoring the construction," notified Acchilleus as he walked away from Kay, and started walking towards the others, as he saw his assistant drive away. The construction seemed to be going well, especially the fencing with most of the rubble being removed and making the place overall seem much more clearer, and hopefully safer for inhabitants. At this rate, I think we might be able to move everybody in by tonight. Acchilleus smiled, crossing his arms and staring at his work. - Hunter - Luke continued racing through the streets of Heartania, a backpack and a duffel bag gripped in their hand, weighing them down, but at the same being clung tightly. He gained a few odd stares and glares from other strangers, perhaps wondering where he was coming from, where did he go, and Luke didn't have the answers to either of those questions. The Citadel was a toxic place, full of lone opportunists, who didn't care about loyalty, or family, only themselves. That's part of the reason you joined, isn't it? A voice told him, in his head. It was true. Luke only did join The Citadel, not only for what it offered him, but for what it offered to Lilly. Lilly. Luke didn't know whether it was The Citadel that made her like this, or if it was just the fact things had changed so much in such a short time. He knew, the moment she told him the reason, the real reason that she, at the very least, thought his parents disowned him, Luke knew that he didn't have a sister, not any more. She died three years ago.
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Post by AlexJ on Apr 8, 2016 11:30:28 GMT
Jaminx | 19 October
- Kay - Kay hung back letting Achilleus take in his work. If he needed them he would ask. For now it seemed he needed the reassurance that progress was made. Powerful men were often fans of simplicity, they just took insane routes to achieve it. Taking on so many people was a bad move if you wanted the basics. Kay's own gaze turned in the opposite direction watching backwards. A figure stood out against the more mundanely clothed wanderers. They had the mad scientist look that you only ever saw in the old movies down to a tee. They eased their gaze away as though they had not noticed but changing position they turned back to Achilleus with half an eye on them. There could be some amusement it seemed.
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Post by AlexJ on Apr 8, 2016 11:30:58 GMT
Mikehyphenplays | 19 October
- Dr. Clueless - Acchilleus was busy looking onward to his workers building while the robot was looking in a similar direction, walking up the robot "good evening sir if i may call you that, i was wondering if you could answer a few questions i have" Clueless said clapping his hands together "question one, where are you from? and please tell the truth" Clueless continued to question the man for the answer he was looking for
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Post by AlexJ on Apr 8, 2016 11:31:35 GMT
Jaminx | 19 October
- Kay - Kay turned to the man with a puzzled expression etching their brow. It was certainly a strange question to bowl right in with. "Now I don't quite know what you mean by that. Though I can tell you where I come from we usually make introductions first, then questions might be answered. I mean my Mother always taught me not to give personal details to strangers." Kay gave a small if perturbed smile, while they processed the situation. This man up close did not seem a physical threat, still if they had learnt anything over the years it was not to assume muscles were the most dangerous weapon available. They were an example of that. "I can tell you that most people call me Kay." For the moment they used the words to slow him down a bit. Kay had an image to project after all. "So would you like to start with your name before you ask me for my personal details."
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