Ghost Town

"I hope so"

Mortab is just listening.

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"We rarely get what we signed up for," Noct said with a sigh.

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"I don't really trust the roof, someone would realize someone is landing, and the front door doesn't seem to smart either if we're supposed to be getting in silently. I'm sure there is a broken window somewhere," Dura said, "We could fly right to it and find a console."

*Syn pushes everything off of the front desk of the lobby and jumps up and lays on it.*

Syn: "Sleep...now there's an excellent idea. You should all take some rest."

*Ryder takes another look at the walls and thinks for a moment.*

Ryder: "Fine. Gazelle, was it? You come with me, we'll sweep upstairs. The rest of you, try to get some rest."

*Jade lets out a yawn.*


*Krast turns back around.*

Krast: "Yeah, no shit... So what's your brave plan of action then? Assuming, you're mission is still a go and you haven't given up like the rest of these people."


Linox: "Sounds good. Hopefully, we can make this a quick trip."

*Linox looks over the building and spots a considerable size breach, probably from one of the flying monsters, on the 6th floor.*

Linox: "There!"

Gazelle nods, "Yes sir"

Quill pats his shoulder letting Jade know she can lean on him again if she wants.

Ryder: "We'll be back in a few. Quill, keep an eye on her."

*Ryder moves up the stairs into the building, using his Vindicator's flashlight to guide him.*

*Jade leans on Quill and starts to doze off.*

Quill nodded to let Ryder know he understood and then he pulled Jade a little closer and put his arm around her to keep her close... and so she felt safe.

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"So how did your group end up on this rock chief?"

Mortab goes to sleep.

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"We get these people somewhere more defensible, then go check out a scary hole in the wall somewhere, plug up the monsters that are coming out of it, then find a way off of this rock once everything has been fixed," Noct said.

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Dura nodded and made her way up there.

Ryder: "We were onboard the Zermic when that mist hit us. We crash landed here. What's your story?"

*This area is clear, so they move on to the next.*


*When the pull up to the window, they can not see anything creeping inside so Linox pops open the cockpit and jumps inside, using it omni-tool to emit some light.*



Krast: "Well thats ambitious, I've been meaning to move these people for some time. Maybe now with your help I can."

"A bunch of us merc's were hired as body guards for some guy on this planet. The trip was a long one from where we were so a bunch of us got put in cold sleep. Next thing I know the drell beauty was waking me up from my nap. Dunno how long I was out really. What year is it?"

Dura puts the car in hover, and hops out to keep Linox covered while he does his work.

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Noct nodded, "I would appreciate your help. Goddess knows I'm going to need it."

Ooc: Script...dem eyes...


Ryder: "Galactic date is 3146, local date I believe is 24, don't know about your planet."

*The sweep is turning up nothing, except revealing the building is some kind of research facility.*

Ryder: "Seems quiet, I guess we can head back."



Krast: "We'll see. I'm not one for suicide missions, that's why we're still here. But, if those things are gone, I say we move out now. There is a security checkpoint not far from here. Real sturdy, should do nice as shelter until this thing gets sorted out."

*Krast abruptly leaves to find some of the local leader figures and get the people mobilized to move soon.*



*Linox rushes to the nearest console and starts plugging away. A red warning sign flashes up on him, joined by an annoying siren.*

Linox: "Hm...Vixen has excellent server security, may take a bit longer to crack."

*He moves to a different console and starts plugging away again. There is now a lot of movement coming from upstairs.*

"So I've been in cold sleep for ten years. Glad I didn't get freezer burn."

OOC: She is staring into your soul.

Dura frowns, "Hurry it up, Doc. We're about to have company."

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Noct nodded and turned to Illy and Zell, "Clear a way to the checkpoint, and secure it once you're there. Don't want to walk these people into a nest of those things if I can help it."

The two nodded and headed off.

OOC: Doesn't look like she likes what she sees.

Ryder: "Ten years? Rexil has only been off the grid for six months. Why would they keep you in cryo that long?"

*Ryder got a little suspicious of Gazelle.*


*Krast returns with a few armed humans.*

Krast: "Hey, I overheard you. That's a good idea, this is all the security I got left. The survivors are almost ready to move. I'll give your girls a few minutes head start before we move."


*The area outside the check point is surrounded by concrete barricades, kinetic barrier shields, and all kinds of junk. As Illy and Zell approach, a series of shots erupt the silence and the ground starts sparking around them.*


Linox: "Working on it. System is tougher than I expected. Still need a few minutes to reroute channel through back up relay to sub station on server complex..."

*Linox trails off in thought and the commotion upstairs moves towards the end of the room and howls echo from beyond the door at the end of this room.*

"Long trip. Though why I've been kept in Cryo so long I don't know."

Zell and Illy both take cover behind the scattered debris. Zell behind a concrete barricade, Illy behind a kinetic barrier. Since Illy can still be seen from behind her cover she raises her hands, "Whoa, whoa! We're not here to cause problems! What's going on here?"

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"Alright, make sure everyone is ready to go by then," Noct said, checking her shotgun, and rifle.

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"Work on it faster, Doc," Dura's voice had a quiet forcefulness to it as she leveled her gun towards the sounds.

*More shots light up the kinetic barrier.*

???: "Fuck you! We told you assholes, these are our supplies."

???2: "Yeah! Now get the fuck out of here, before you attract those things."


*Linox heard his Omni-Tool beep.*

Linox: "I'm in! Just a few seconds to transfer the data..."

*The door bursts open and half a dozen of the apes come charging in and tossing desks out of their way.*

Ape: "Teni has yurn bak!"


*Krast signals for his men to gather everyone and checks his own shotgun.*

Krast: "We'll be ready. Hope you're a good shot."


*Ryder and Gazelle finish their patrol and return to the lobby.*

Ryder: "We're clear for now. Looks like we can rest for a bit."

"I'll keep watch just in case."

Noct looked at Krast and smiled wide, "Always worry about yourself. Whether I'm a good shot or not means nothing if you can't handle yourself either way."

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Dura cocks back her fist, charging up a biotic blast, "Move your ass, Doc!" With that she launched the blast out towards the ape.

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Illy shrugged, "We've got a proverbial army of people heading this way right now, whether you want them to or not. Hate to break it to you, but you've only got two options. One, let us in without an issue, and hope we're fast enough to sneak in without attracting attention, or get in a firefight with all of us, and deal with the fall out. You might be able to kill us all, but I doubt you want to deal with all those apes breathing down your neck."

Krast: "Ha, like you've met a Krogan that couldn't handle themself."


???2: "What the-- fucking shit..."

???1: "Come to the gate."

*The security gate lowers and a couple of armed security officers in Vixen gear are waiting for the pair. Their guns are still at the ready.*


Linox: "I got it!"

*Linox finishes the download and takes his first look at what's going on. His eyes grow wide and he dashes for the shuttle, taking pot shots into the group of apes.*

Linox: "Time to go."


*Ryder sits down close to Jade, wanting to keep an eye on her... and Quill.*

Ryder: "Yeah, like I could sleep at this point."

*Jade shifts a bit, her sleep is very restless. A nightmare, probably.*

*Syn has awoken, and been staring at the ceiling for some time now.*

Mortal wakes up at this point to find Sab leaning her head on her shoulder. She pushes Sab off gently, then stands up and stretches. She looks over at Syn, then follows her gaze skyward. "What are you looking at?" She asked, walking over.

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Illy and Zell make their way over as well. Illy eyed the guns and said, "Glad you can be such gracious hosts."

Zell radioed back to Noct to let her know the situation at hand, "Noctis, this is Zell. Vixen has this place on lock down, but they've agreed to let us in it seems, though they're not too thrilled about it."

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Noct smiled at Krast again, "Have you met an Asari Huntress who couldn't?" Before she could get an answer she heard Zell over the radio, "I don't care if they're happy or not. They can stare angrily at these people all they want, I'm still bringing them over." With that, Noct looked over at Krast, "Get everyone ready, we leave now."

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Dura launches a biotic grenade cluster into the group, then dashes off to the shuttle as it explodes behind her. She quickly gets into her seat, and waits for Linox to get in before taking off.

Quill holds Jade a bit tighter, more embrace like, so she felt safer and warmer. For someone so promiscuous he was being extremely gentlemanly to her. It was also unclear if he was even awake.

Gazelle is leaning against a wall silent, stoic like.

*Syn doesn't move her gaze and talks like faintly, like she's not really there.*

Syn: "Nothing really. Just listening."

*Ryder lifts his head and looks over at them.*

Ryder: "To what? Gazelle and I?"

Syn: "No. The monsters."

*Despite Quill's efforts, Jade shakes a little worse and starts mumbling.*


Krast: "Sounds like we're going to be well received. To be honest, I'm surprised anyone is there. You have to have security clearance just to get in."

*Krast heads into the crowd and starts herding them downstairs into the lobby.*


*The men look at each other. One, a taller and well-built man in his late thirties with a buzz cut. The name on his vest says Striker. The other is a much younger, probably eighteen, and has boyish-blonde hair tha comes down to his eyes. He is about half of Striker's size and his vest says Parkins.*

Striker: "Yeah, well, maybe that's because you're not exactly our guests."

Parkins: "Yeah. We can't trust you. Can't trust anyone these days."


*Linox dives into the shuttle and scrambles to get himself upright as a couple of the apes charge for the shuttle.*

Linox: "GO! GO! GO!"

Ape: "Shenta beni ka!"

Quill, who is now very clearly still awake tries to comfort her a bit more.

Gazelle sighs, "I don't think anyone is sleeping till we get off this rock."

Mortal pointed over her shoulder to Sab, who had curled up against the wall, "Tell that to the other Ovisian." Sab rubbed her eyes a bit, then went back to her soundless sleep.

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Dura put the pedal to the figurative metal, since cars were no longer metal, nor powered by pedals, and got out of there. "Here is hoping that information was worth it..." Dura said, letting out a small sigh of relief.

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Noct begins to lead the group over towards the security checkpoint, checking the area for any threats as she does.

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"You can trust that everyone wants to live," Illy said, "You help keep someone alive, and you'll find that they'll be pretty damn honest with you." She then punched Parkins in the arm, "But you don't have to try to be tough. You're probably just a big softy."