The Roads We Take

[That_One_Guy]

Garian had to stay careful, the reach of a pike was far longer than his swords so he had to go defensive. when he was able to lure one closer to him, he made the thug regret it by stabbing him in his chest and kicking him back towards the others before going back into a defensive stance, knowing to go into the pike's reach to avoid its attacks while having them in his.

[TheUnknown]

They both attempt to slash at you again though they overshoot and their blades get stuck in the ground exposing them for an attack.

[That_One_Guy]

With the overshot, he smiled and took the chance, bringing both his blades up to their necks and slicing both of them as best as he could or at least try to. When he was done here, he would look around to see if anyone else was still there before looking towards the merchant he'd try to save.

[TheUnknown]

(19) you bridge the gap and slice both of them across their necks. The remaining thugs try to run away back into the alley, but are only cut down by Brunerk's men waiting on the other side. "Thank you for taking care of those ruffians" the merchant says dusting himself off and trying to get up.

[ZeroParadox]

"Truth be told, I'm not a Historian. But I like their message, you can say. I guess I am curious a bit, but only from a survival point of view. Why do they only use robots? I'd think there would be some flaws that can be exploited using exclusively machines.", Friday will ask.

[TheUnknown]

"The technology capital of the galaxy. They have a monopoly on the most advanced robotics available and have refined it to an art. Any defeat they suffer at Historian hands can have the loses rebuilt within a day. Many machines and many different kinds of machines contribute to their great war machine. Though the spy network and holy order of Ralerious help in other ways" she says with a shiver. The knights of Ralerious had a rep for being the best of the best who the empire saw fit to grant power. Power they used to crush enemies of their master. "So what now?" Katherina ask with a yawn bored from things currently. "still a ways to go I believe" she said checking your navi computers readings.

[ZeroParadox]

After thinking for a moment Friday will ask, "Hmm, are there any flaws or weaknesses a spacer like me can exploit should I find myself up against a Ral-bot?"

[TheUnknown]

"Usual weakness's you'd expect in most armor" Katherina says getting up and pointing them out. The back of the head near the neck and under the arms though that seemed unlikely to offer much help. While showing you the weaknesses you can feel her chest against your back for a moment. A brief, but pleasant feeling. "Anything else you wanted?" She ask.

[That_One_Guy]

Garian watched the rest run into Brunerk and die at their weapons. He sighed and sheathed his swords before looking down at the merchant and helped him up, "Least I can do." He said to him and looked around, "I can't condone such things happening here. Do you know where their leaders are?" He asked him.

[TheUnknown]

"Shacked up in an old police station like they own the place. Have all sorts of high tech gizmos keeping people out" the merchant grumbles.

[That_One_Guy]

He nodded his head and started off, going past Brunerks men and heading towards the police station to see what sort of gizmos they were talking about, sheathing his swords along the way.

[TheUnknown]

Making your way towards the police station you see high brick walls with searchlights, and a few well armed guards at the entrance in police armor and armed with rifles. No telling what is beyond the wall, but you do see the literal police station is about three stories.

[ZeroParadox]

"Just one other thing I've been meaning to ask. How much control do you have over your ability?"

[TheUnknown]

"What ability?" she ask sitting down in a nearby chair.

[That_One_Guy]

Garian looked over the police station, the armed guards and searchlights that looked all over. He knew there had to be another way and began to ask around, hoping maybe there was a sewer system that lead into the building or a weak point in the wall he can sneak through or above.

[TheUnknown]

Looking around you find a nearby tavern and some sewer grates. Both seem like a source of info or an alternate entrance.

[That_One_Guy]

Not wanting to go into the sewers before knowing if they actually lead into the station, he went into the tavern and sat at the bar, looking around for anyone who he thought would help him out with infiltrating the station while also ordering something to drink.

[TheUnknown]

You enter into the tavern and find that it a very rustic establishment. The more sounds of revelry and drinking cease when you enter and silence ensues. That is, until a cheer goes up. Apparently word of your brawl with the thugs had spread and the patrons are happy at the news. You find your way to the bar. "Stranger thanks for showing those thugs a thing or two. They've been terrorizing us commoners for too long" the bartender says handing you a tall pint of ale. "On the house" he says before starting off to clean some glasses nearby. There seems to be no shortage of people who would be willing to help you. The question is who knows enough to be of useful service.

[That_One_Guy]

He nodded his head and took a large swig of the drink and looked around before looking back at the bartender, "Excuse me, I need someone who knows the sewer systems, do you know anyone who does?" He asks him, not telling him exactly why unless he asks of it. The person he would tell though was the person who knew the sewers well. He needed into the station and the sewers were possibly the best way in.

[ZeroParadox]

"You're allure. The pheromones that make you even more appealing to anyone. I picked up the scent earlier and have been meaning to ask you about that.", he explains.