IC ~ Galaxy at War: The Zethian Invasion.

[napsii]

Josephine, unable to express the torrent of thoughts boiling in her head right now, just smiled. She nodded, letting herself ease back into whatever reality she'd just been pulled from by Chedraou. His words were silky indeed, but she couldn't pin down his exact intent. Romantic, one might say. The young woman had never been confronted with such lacquered speech. It made her feel...what did it make her feel? Happy? Content? Afraid? No -- she wasn't certain.

"I... agree." she said simply, at a strange loss for words. She felt like she was falling under some sort of spell, though, and shifted from her little reverie soon after.

"I apologize. I didn't come here expecting to meet a person such as yourself." she smiled apologetically, feeling a little embarrassed.

She turned to Jessie.

"Thanks for bringing me here." she said, and then looked back to Chedraou.

"I see the same spark of that power in yourself, Chedraou, were it not already obvious," she said, "But I know little of biotics. To be truthful, it's not been until recently I've been aware that is what my powers were named." she said, almost wanting to shrug.

[Zender_Solarheart]

Jon smirks at Dan's resourcefulness with the blueprints. It seems he had temporarily forgotten that this guy had such cutting-edge military tech...well, even admirals make mistakes, albeit not very often...

Anyways, Jon decides that thanks are in order, and replies: "Hehe, thanks Dan. Good thing you've got all this tech." He then leans over to take a look at the blueprints himself, a habit that years of looking over strategic holo-maps has ingrained in his head. "So, where do you think is the best place to enter?"

[Lady Foxy]

@Zender, In the planet Verol; Dan's Shuttle.

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Dan chuckled a bit, checking something that seemed like a sensor; or at least it looked like one..

''Front Entrance would be best.'' He would say seriously and loosing his regular attitude, staring at Jon.

''No. Really. It would be best. You could go in, arms and all. Hidden, unless you want to go in Spec-Ops. I'd recommend going in from the front, casually.. Hey, it's not like NO ONE carries at least a pistol into there. Of course, they'd probably be beaten down on the spot by those ass holes of a criminals.'' Dan then yawned and seemed to send a message to somebody but finished in a series of just simple seconds.

''There. You should hurry up and go through the doors looking all casual and stuff since the guards won't be checking your stuff anytime soon.. 'Hey, didn't you say that you had to rescue 'Shelly? Oh fuck.'' He said scared at the end, knowing what they did to captured girls in there.

@Napsii, In the planet Azuli Terra; The Monte-Vieul Cathedral.

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Chedraou bowed once and nodded.. He understood perfectly..

''Our powers are given many names, many reasons, much of everything. But, my dear Josephine..'' He stopped before he blinked once. It seems he didn't blink a lot, so it was rare and oddly 'cute' when he did. However, Jessie had gone quiet as she tugged on the back of Josephine's quite beautiful robe.

''I believe we have company.. Miss Josephine, would you mind if you and your lovely companion walk into the back of the Cathedral? There's a door there available for you to open. I'll handle the, guests.'' Chedraou spoke yet so calmly and firmly as he smiled at her, waiting for the group of men that just walked into the cathedral to step up and speak of their business. A malicious intent coming deep within then..

@TOG, JayJay ~ In Tuchanka, Within a Krogan Fort.

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@Reaps ~ In his own Ship; Kitchen.

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Saeko simply ignored him and acted like there was nothing happening.. Eventually getting the feeling that he was looking at her and gave him a provocative glare..

''What are you looking at? Get your filthy eyes off of me.'' She stated bluntly, trying to provoke him as she knew he was too weak willed to eventually snap. Thus why she had tolerated slightly his behavior for a bit.

@Ikechi, In his own Ship; Hallways.

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There would be no apparent response from Susan.. The ship suddenly getting kind of silent and eerie..

''Captain. There is 'something' trying to launch the only available escape pod within the ship. I am currently holding it back, jamming the launch control as we speak. Would you like to investigate? Don't worry, the deal with the planet's government is already solved.'' Cortana mentioned over the speakers, her 'holographic' self appearing on a nearby platform.

[Zender_Solarheart]

Jon has a look of disbelief when Dan says the front entrance would be best. Seriously? Just bash down the front door, guns blazing? How does that make sense as...oh, he's going to have his weapons hidden. Okay, that helps. Jon's a seasoned veteran of the battlefield, but he's no one-man army, despite what his track record with the Vikings might suggest.

Then Dan changes his tone of voice when he mentions Sally...and it's not a tone of confidence. "Oh fuck" indeed...

For a moment there, Jon gets an urge to actually resort to the guns-blazing tactic, but quickly convinces himself otherwise. If any of them are getting out of this alive, victorious or otherwise, then he'll need to stay calm, and play his cards right. If it comes to blows, however, he'll be ready to drop as many Olive Moons as he has to.

"Casual entrance it is, then. What sort of disguise will I be wearing?"

[Reapergod36]

Ravier being a bit grim of a person. To his and her own surprise he gave a smirk and a slight laugh. "I'll get this done, and fill your stomach and mine. Even though I know you're a very capable woman." He said handing her the plate with an omelet on it. As well as sitting down next to her to eat his own omelet. "And to answer your question, I was looking at the finest Harlequin the laughing god has to offer." Ravier said with a smile. He meant that militarily mostly, but also in looks.

[Rooiehaan #2]

The elevator was quick to arrive and, without anyone occupying the potential death trap, she went in and pressed the 'ground floor' button right before manually closing the doors. She breathed in deep and tried to relax as the normally obnoxious jazz music helped calm her down. When the elevator doors opened up again on the ground floor, Yuuko gave a soft cough to recollect herself before leaving. She walked across the entrance hall with an easygoing pace, like nothing was the matter. As soon as she reached the double doors, however, she couldn't help but to quickly slip outside and double-time to the rendez-vous point; a little café two streets from where she was at, a little boulangerie with a few chairs outside, which served excellent coffee and sweet, hot buns. There she'd wait for her friend, and there they would sit, order, and keep a look out for anyone suspicious. She marched past a woman and child, careful not to let her guitar case bump into any passers-by. Two streets away, the boulangerie awaited. But it would take her a few minutes to get there, and anything was possible between here and there.

[Reaver]

Emile starts walking towards the escape pods, knowing in a instant that Susan is trying to leave. "Yeah Cortana keep jamming launch control, I'm on my way there right now." He quickly reaches the escape pod and knocks on the door. "Susan I know your in there so open the door so we can talk." Right now Emile is still sorting through stuff in his mind and he's not sure if he would allow Susan to leave even if he promised he would.

[Lady Foxy]

@Ikechi, In his own Ship; Outside the only Escape Pod.

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As soon as Emile knocked on the cold, iron-hard door of the escaped pod a series of loud noises came from within the escape pod.. As if somebody was startled..

''Alright, Captain. I'll keep it jammed. By the way, I'd recommend asking me to open the door if needed. The escape pod wouldn't launch then.'' Cortana said before her holographic self disappeared, but she would be able to hear Emile's orders if he asked for her again.

The door wasn't opened.. A small terminal nearby having a bit of static coming out from it..

''I-I won't open the door, step away from it!'' A voice said, sounding pretty much like Susan's.

@Rooie, In the planet Azuli Terra; Streets and the 'Light-Clouds' Cafe.

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Yuuko would have had no difficulties during walking through the streets, the little cafe waiting for her as there didn't seem to be no sign of her most trusted friend.. Suddenly, a hand was momentarily placed on her back as a young man whispered 'Excuse me' while blushing.. Walking past her and.. Curiously, heading to the same Cafe!

Wait, wasn't that.. It was Anthony! He hadn't recognized her! Had he been too distracted?...

@Reaps, In his own Ship; Kitchen.

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Saeko seemed to lean forward and smell her food first.. Seeming to be suspicious of it and then, after realizing it was safe she picked up a fork and gave it a try.. Glancing at him, with 'pity' in her eyes..

''You're just.. Unbelievable.'' She spoke in a calm, serious manner before suddenly her hand had touched the back of his head. What happened next was that he had been pulled off of his chair one sudden move, Saeko holding her plate in her other hand before beginning to walk out of the kitchen; stomping her naked right foot on Ravier's crotch as she did.. As her figure disappeared after going past the door.

@Zender, In the planet Verol; Dan's Shuttle.

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Dan had crossed his arms and was busy thinking about the many new problems introduced in his mind..

''Well, I dunno honestly.. Want to go, casual? I mean, really.. Or do you want to wear an overcoat that makes you look 'bad-ass'? You'll probably get the attention of the ladies and not the guards, that's for sure.. Just don't seem too odd. That would be my guess.'' He said before beginning to look around for a bit.

''Say what, you need a pickup and I'll be right there. Just ask. I think I'll be doing some fireworks of my own while you're there playing cowboy! 'Time to blow 'sum up!'' Dan chuckled.

[Reaver]

Reaver grins as he clearly caught Susan off-guard. "Thats not happening Susan I'm coming in right now and I'm not going to hurt you." "Cortana open the door." He wonder if he should have brought a weapon seeing how scared Susan is acting.

[Reapergod36]

Ravier held his crotch, and tried to go to Saeko. "Please Saeko, I wish to apologize for what I said. I wish for us to get along as well. Please, tell me, how can we do this." Ravier said on his knees before Saeko.

[Zender_Solarheart]

Jon ponders Dan's question on attire for a moment, but given his taste for action shows, it doesn't take him long to decide. "I think I'll take the overcoat idea for a spin. Always wanted to see what they're like, ever since that Matrix reboot I saw on TV." He chuckles lightly at the end, and puts on an overcoat that Dan had luckily packed on the shuttle they'd taken to get here. Hell, it even has a pair of sunglasses snuck into a front pocket, which he also applies to complete the "Neo" look...well, aside from the fact that he has blonde hair, and not black.

"'Fireworks,' you say? Well, might want to get them ready, 'cause I'm heading in there now." Jon says to Dan, before heading over to the club's entrance. However, he keeps his eyes open for any indication of a threat as he approaches, just in case. Even the best of plans can still be foiled by Murphy's Law, if you're not careful.

[Lady Foxy]

@Zender, In the planet Verol; The Olive Moon. (Nightclub)

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Well, Dan seemed to nod as Jon left for the club apparently.. It was going to be, 'One heck of a night'!..

When Jon approached the large and fashion-like club doors, the two bulky and tall security men there seemed to ignore him when he walked up.. A large line formed up in there, one of them replying to a nosy young guy that he was a 'VIP'.. Well, seems Dan took care of that one..

However, when Jon stepped into the club.. He'd see lights and people dancing everywhere.. Not your average people of course.. Mostly, young women dancing away.. Young men too, some of them sitting around in comfy round couches as they were served by buxom waitresses.. Everything was full of life and such.. It was like one of those massive night clubs within the Capital.. However, this one wasn't.. So 'Legal-strict'.. He'd soon bump into a young blonde, her blushing when her behind had ended up rubbing slightly onto Jon's crotch.. Smiling as she soon began to dance with him, trying to make the situation seem less awkward for her..

@Reaps, In his own Ship; Outside the Kitchen.

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Saeko seemed to roll her eyes as Ravier tried to painfully crawl up to her, stopping her past the doorway as she glanced down at him.. Sighing deeply before stretching her right leg forwards and then pulling it back in one quick move, the sole of her right foot jamming against Ravier's face; sending him backwards onto his back as she frowned a bit from the sudden jolt of pain.. Then she kept walking across the hallway, eventually doing a turn and heading into her bedroom..

Ravier: 98%, Sudden 'head-ache' after that sudden blow. No bleeding, just plain pain.

@Ikechi, In his own Ship; Escape Pod.

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Cortana seemed to respond almost immediately while Susan warned Emile not to head inside..

''Escape Pod door, opening.'' Cortana said almost mischievously before her voice faded away.

As soon as Emile began to see the insides of the escape pod, Susan had basically not much gathered there.. A package of food and some cash it seemed.. However, she had her pistol aimed straight at the only way in-or-out of the escape pod.. Finger cautiously held on the trigger..

''D-Do not step inside!'' Susan yelled somewhat nervously and panicked.

[Reapergod36]

Ravier would look to get himself healed up. Then go back to the kitchen to eat his breakfast. Afterwards he would head to check missions and merc jobs he could do.

[Reaver]

Emile slowly puts his hands up and curses for not packing heat right now. "Really Susan whats going on? First you decide to leave and now you're pointing a gun at me after I promised you a way out. Just talk to me and we can sort it out together. Just don't shoot me. Enough people have died today." He stays exactly where he is while one of his hands starts typing on the outside terminal that Susan can't see. "Is the cryo sleeping gas in the escape pods tested and ready Cortana?"

[Zender_Solarheart]

Wow...definitely a nice club they have here. Dan managed to get him a free ticket in too. Good on him, 'cause the further in Jon can get without incident, the better. Paying them back can wait until after he's sure that Sally will be okay.

Inside the club, it's certainly much like what he expected. Neon lights everywhere, young men and women dancing to their hearts' content, and waitresses serving people in clearly..."expository" uniforms. Yup, definitely your typical risque night club. Now, where would he find Sally locked up in a place like thi-

*Thump* Whoa, hello. Didn't see that girl there. They should both be more careful, don't want any accidents happening...wait, is she...ohhh myyy...

No wait, Jon doesn't have time to goof around. He needs to find Sally, and fast; who knows what horrid things might happen to her? Hell, what things might have already happened? "Umm sorry, but I'm not really available to dance right now..." he whispers to the girl, keeping his voice at a volume where only she can hear him. "There's someone a few floors up that I need to meet with. Do you know where the elevators are in here?" Of course, Jon had already seen the blueprints of the building, so he already knows where the elevators are. Still, it helps him maintain cover, as he doubts any of the guards would recognize him right now, so he might as well play the part of the "newcomer" to match appearances.

[Lady Foxy]

@Reaps, In his own Ship; Kitchen - The Bridge.

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Ravier would have eaten his breakfast uninterrupted and unharmed.. Eventually, when he checked the Ship's main terminal.. He'd find that Saeko had been careless again and left her searches open.. Revealing that she had been viewing images of planets like Earth, warm beaches and relaxing places like such.. Wildlife, Animals.. It seems she was interested in such.. Dealing with her any further might be tricky and risky, though..

@Ikechi, In his own Ship; Escape Pod.

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Susan aimed the pistol nervously at him, but remaining firm and serious as his training seemed to bear fruits.. She then glanced at him carefully before pulling the trigger suddenly and sending a blast shot grazing by his right thigh.. Creating a small burned patch on his pants..

''I-I said don't move! Y-You m-murderer! I-I can't b-believe I let myself believe you weren't that bad! Y-You're a monster! You'd probably would have killed me if I had been her!'' She cried out with slight tears on her eyes, but she aimed at him and this time it seemed she wasn't going to miss on purpose or not.

Cortana sent back a short text message through the terminal outside..

''Not exactly. Didn't have time to apply such gas as you were busy 'dealing' with that bounty hunter in the escape pod last time.'' By dealing, she didn't necessarily mean violence.. Not at all..

@Zender, In the planet Verol; Olive Moon Club.

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The young hot blonde giggled as he whispered to her, nodding and suggestively rubbing her bottom perfectly along his crotch as it would probably bring 'electric tickles' to Jon's body.. She grabbed his left hand with her right quite softly, leading him across the crowds and club until they reached the multiple elevators, although they were covered entirely.. The girl stepped with him inside, smiling and rubbing her left arm as the elevator doors closed.. There were a total of four floors, with the last one requiring an invitation to be activated.. The girl then began to kiss him suddenly, thinking he had invited her to the elevator to make up..

[Reaver]

Emile clutches the side of his thigh, muttering a string of curses but he stays where he is. "Susan I don't get a choice in who I kill. You read the report on the girl. She killed a diplomat and blew up a train. Do you really think she would have hesitated for a second to kill us or use the passengers as a shield. She was a trained killer just like me." He furiously keeps typing into the terminal. "Cortana send a med-bot, the crazy girl jsut shot me. Also find me a god damn counter-measure for disabling her and the escape pod." He squints at the girl before giving her a grin. "Susan you know I wouldn't hurt you. I could of when I got you on my ship. But NO I realeased you and gave you a chance aboard my ship. Sure sometimes I get dirty missions like that, but most the time I will get a assigment when I'm saving a kidnapped kid or something. Heck for the mission I got you I was delivering supplies to a failing government so they could feed your people. But you Susan.....You give me hope for a better future and if you want to leave then i'll back up and release the escape pod." He really wishes he had brought a gun here. But words will do for now....

[Lady Foxy]

@Ikechi, In his own Ship; Escape Pod.

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Susan shook her head as she watched him carefully, trying not to squeeze the trigger again.. Not believing him when he talked about 'Pure' missions..

''S-Stop lying! Y-You're not a saint! Y-You're a criminal, t-that's what you are!'' She yelled out before squeezing the trigger and sending another shot.

This time, it caught Emile's right arm. Her eyes were looking back and forth at him and the newly made wound, gulping as she had been so nervous that she had 'jumped the gun'. She growled in frustration. ''J-Just step back!''

Cortana send back a message:

''Got it. Medical Bot in the way and searching for a counter measure.'' The message said. After a minute, another one arrived.

''Could overload the escape pod's systems and possibly fry it's current inhabitant. Second would be to disable the electronic signature on her gun. Third, would be to.. Well, launch the pod open into space.''

A medical bot arrived, whining as it sighted a pistol aiming at him and hid behind Emile's back.

Emile: 86%, Just took a nasty shot to his right arm.

[Zender_Solarheart]

Jon's eyes go wide when the blonde girl moves in for the kiss, seeming to have given her the idea that he wanted a make-out session in the elevator...not exactly what he had in mind, but he's not complaining. They have some time before they end up on their destination floor, and if she's not going to interfere with the mission, then it's fine. In a situation like this, he might as well enjoy himself anyhow.

As such, he begins working his own lips into her rhythm, following her lead as she guides him into their little "dance." In addition to this nifty opportunity, he has also gleaned a bit of strategic intel: the fourth floor requires an invitation to reach, so that's likely where they're holding Sally. The tricky part now is getting up there without said invitation...ah well, right now, he's just taking a little "break" while they ride the elevator. Strategic thinking can be done when the time comes.

[Reapergod36]

Ravier would sigh.... Understanding what Saeko was going through. She wanted a home again. He closed the searches, and then went to bed in his room. He would attempt to sleep, as to leave her alone.