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>>27339010
Fortunately for you, you and Wraith Team weren't sent out the day after the attack. Instead, the Demons' main force was mobilized and moved out to clear the surrounding jungle. That left the clean up within the base itself up to you and the base personnel. The next two days mainly consisted of you and your team performing backbreaking work in the hot, humid jungle environment.

However, that all changed on the third day. While setting up a sandbag position, you looked up and saw a large convoy of vehicles approaching from the north. However, they didn't bear any markings or emblems that resembled either the Demons or the San Salvacion forces...

"Okay, keep working, Wraiths." Simo says as he spies the convoy approach and stop at the north gate. "I gotta go meet up with Menendez."

>Ask if you can tag along.
>Ask Edwin if he knows what's going on.
>See if you and Lucina can sneak in for a closer peek at the convoy.
>See if you and Morgan can discreetly follow Simo.
>Other

>>27339023
>See if you and Lucina can sneak in for a closer peek at the convoy.

>>27339023
>>See if you and Lucina can sneak in for a closer peek at the convoy.

Or as it might be, "give Lucina moral support while she sneaks in"

>>27339023
>See if you and Lucina can sneak in for a closer peek at the convoy.

>>27339023
>>See if you and Lucina can sneak in for a closer peek at the convoy.

>>27339023

>>Ask Edwin if he knows what's going on.

Bro Arc

>>27339023
>Ask Edwin if he knows what's going on.

>>27339023
>Ask Edwin if he knows what's going on.
This seems less risky than sneaking up on the unmarked jeeps

>>27339023
>>Ask Edwin if he knows what's going on.
Bro Time.

>>27339023
>Ask Edwin if he knows what's going on.
Let's be honest, if we went with Lucina to the convoy, we'd just get in her way.

>>27339023
>>Ask Edwin if he knows what's going on.

BEST TIME OF THE DAY IS HERE

>>27339023
>See if you and Lucina can sneak in for a closer peek at the convoy.
The Emmerian's are here!

>>27339023
>See if you and Lucina can sneak in for a closer peek at the convoy.

cool convoy

>>27339023
>>Ask Edwin if he knows what's going on.

not having mercs insane posting schedule this week was suffering

>>27339023
>See if you and Lucina can sneak in for a closer peek at the convoy.
Mercy sakes alive, looks like we got us a convoy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwaygKjs2fI

>>27339023
>See if you and Lucina can sneak in for a closer peek at the convoy.

Wasn't sure if you were running today Merc, completely forgot about the twitter.

>>27339023
>>See if you and Morgan can discreetly follow Simo.

>>27339023
>Ask Edwin if he knows what's going on.

>>27339023
>>Ask Edwin if he knows what's going on.

you might get a kick out of this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1v4YDJetcg

>>27339325
>Stop! You're gonna steal my soul!

Gotta admit, I hnnged a little there.

>>27339023

>See if you and Lucina can sneak in for a closer peek at the convoy.

>>27339023
>>Ask Edwin if he knows what's going on.

Default stance. If we don't know what is going on ask Edwin. He can be the brain bro of this gig.

>>27339325
>Stop! You're going to steal my soul!
Oh, Imca.
>>27339366
I take it VC3 followed the Imca route in VMQverse?

>>27339401
she also wants to put X's arm on her weapon.

>>27339325
why do I get a SRW vibe from it?

>>27339023
>>Ask Edwin if he knows what's going on.

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>>27339023
"Hey, Edwin." You whisper as you poke your friend in the shoulder. "Hey!"

"What is it?" Edwin sighs, setting down the sandbag he's carrying.

"Do you have any ideas who those guys are?" You ask, pointing to the distant convoy. Now more and more vehicles were showing up, and not just the regular trucks and jeeps. There was seriously heavy duty equipment rolling in.

"Hmmm, I might have some ideas..." Edwin narrows his eyes. "Morgan, let me borrow your binoculars."

"Um, okay." Morgan digs into her pack and hands her set of binoculars to Edwin.

"Hmmm..."

>roll 1d20

Rolled 20

>>27339525

Rolled 12

>>27339525

Rolled 15

>>27339525

>>27339531
Well, Yippee ki yay.

>>27339531

Excellence

>>27339325
>Hey Megaman, show me your arm. I want to put it on VAR
>Chris Redfield: I've got my rocket launcher just in case
heh

Rolled 12

>>27339525

Wow we actually got past the first roll without triggering optimism.

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>>27339531
Aaaaaaand first roll of the night. Nice

>>27339507
Sanger Zonvolt is in the game

>>27339581

ikr

>>27339581
I'm not sure, but it seems everytime we've triggered optimism, something bad has happened. Not because of the roll we made, but something else entirely. Now it might be a coincidence, but if not...

>>27339531
Edwin looks at them so hard he figures out the length of their combined shoelaces

>>27339581

Or rather all of Edwin's rolls have been nat 20s so far.

Tactical Genius.

>>27339581
But that's Edwin's roll. We wouldn't have triggered optimism anyway.

>>27339531
"Well, the man driving that truck's from a small farming town. He was born in mid-April, weighed about-"
"You're so full of it, Ed."
"Don't call me Ed!"

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>>27339531
"Ah, I recognize that logo..." Edwin mutters.

CODEX ENTRY UNLOCKED

Artemis Global Security

Formed at roughly the same time as the Demons of Randgriz, Artemis Global Security fulfills a similar role in that it essentially provides private military services for hire. However, due to its broader range of clients and contracts, Artemis actually eclipses the Demons in both sheer size and resources.

Led by Lyle Rourke, a former Emmerian general, Artemis has prided itself on its ability to get the job done no matter what the cost. It primarily consists of Emmerian war veterans, and most of its equipment is Emmerian in origin as well, which is no surprise since Emmeria and its allies are Artemis' biggest clients.

Unfortunately, Artemis has something of a dark reputation, even among allies. There are countless rumors and stories of Artemis personnel committing human rights violations and war crimes. However these allegations remain unproven. Artemis claims that such stories are only enemy propaganda, while critics point out it's because Artemis leaves no survivors to testify against them. Regardless of what one thinks about them, Artemis has one of the highest mission success rates out of any mercenary unit or private military company.

For those who have a very deep interest in the subject, General Rourke has long had a deep and bitter rivalry with Jager Sturmfuhrer of the Demons of Randgriz, mostly due to his role in ending EWII, which had the side effect of torpedoing a contract with the Federation what would have been worth hundreds of millions of credits. It's been rumored that the two have come to blows more than a few times, though the winners, if such events have ever happened at all, remain unclear.

>>27339822

>It's been rumored that the two have come to blows more than a few times, though the winners, if such events have ever happened at all, remain unclear.

Bull. Shit.

He who gets in a fight with the Knight Puncher will not be coherent for a few hours at least.

Thats just saving face for Artemis

>>27339822
>PMC
>Leader has fought with JAGER STURMFUHRER
What if everything you ever wanted....CAME...IN...A...ROCKET CAN!?

>>27339822
>Artemis Global Security
So how long before our sister starts doing things in her airplane that would literally kill the pilot or rip the wings off?

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>Went to an All-You-Can-Eat Korean Grill with dad
>Dat table grilling
>Come to back to find VMQ just starting up

What a way to end the day.

>>27339822
SO, taking bets on how long it takes them to betray us/"Mistime" their support. I'll start at about four missions.

>>27339822
>Led by Lyrle Rourke, a former Emmerian General...

MERC COMMAND YOU BEAUTIFUL SON OF A BITCH

>>27339885
Eh, calamari is only good when deep fried, imo. Course, I'm all about a crunchy texture, myself.

>>27339886
Two, maximum.

That description just screams "typical amoral PMC turbocunts".

>>27339822
And the multi-faction free for all begins...

>>27339822
"Whoa, so these guys are bad news?" You frown.

"Possibly." Edwin shrugs. "But, all I know about Artemis is what I've read from books and newspapers on them. Anything else is only going to be mere speculation."

At that point, you can see Simo and Menendez returning, neither with very happy looks on their faces.

>Ask Simo and Menendez what happened.
>Ask the Twins if their dad ever said anything about Rourke.
>Ask Edwin to SPECULATE, then.
>Other

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>>27339893
Forgot my picture

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>>27339822
>Lyle Rourke

He's still alive?

>>27339917
>>Ask the Twins if their dad ever said anything about Rourke.
>>Ask Edwin to SPECULATE, then.

GO TEAM

>>27339917
>>Ask Edwin to SPECULATE, then.
Let's hear his theories.

>>27339917
>Ask the Twins if their dad ever said anything about Rourke.
>Ask Edwin to SPECULATE, then.

>>27339917
>>Ask Edwin to SPECULATE, then

>>27339917
>>Ask Simo and Menendez what happened.

>>27339917
>Ask the Twins if their dad ever said anything about Rourke.
>Ask Edwin to SPECULATE, then.

>>27339917

>>Ask the Twins if their dad ever said anything about Rourke.
>>Ask Edwin to SPECULATE, then.

Everyone make a huddle

>>27339927
we can fix that

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>>27339893

This is because I wrote Sparky, ISN'T IT MERC?!

By the way, we still need to tease Edwin about her.

>>27339917
>Ask Simo and Menendez what happened.

This is what's important. I don't care for what Eddy thinks, let's get the real info.

>>27339907
>That description just screams "typical amoral PMC turbocunts".
Well, considering they're named after the assholes from HAWX, and that their leader is the guy from Atlantis, yeah. If they're anything like the company they're named after, and if their leader is anything like the man HE'S named after, they'll go full retard and pick a fight with the most ECKSBAWKSHUEG military on earth (who will, for some reason, only be able to spare three Raptors to try and prevent a massive attack on a major population center).

>>27339893

I'm missing something here.

Help?

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>>27339927
Guess he survived the ragnite infusion...

>>27339917
>Ask the Twins if their dad ever said anything about Rourke.

>>27339917
>Ask Simo and Menendez what happened.
>Ask the Twins if their dad ever said anything about Rourke.

>>27339960
With the pendant... Holy Shit. Merc, you son of a bitch!

Guys, calling it now. Rourke is gonna be Sundowner.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chPJ7x9iMw0

>>27339917
>Ask Edwin to SPECULATE, then.
>Ask Simo and Menendez what happened.

>>27339990

This just made me realise that Sparky is for all purposes and intents immortal and is going to handily outlive us all.

Huh, maybe romance is a bad idea.

>>27339989
He's the badguy from Atlantis. Giant evil cuntbag full of evil who will betray his own people for money. Plus all those rumors are true.

>>27339917
>>Ask the Twins if their dad ever said anything about Rourke.
>>Ask Edwin to SPECULATE, then.

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>>27340013

Actually, I wrote the pendant in.

Guess Merc is taking it and running with it.

More Sparky just because this thread needs more Sparky. The inevitable beach episode where Edwin explodes spaghetti is going to be hilarious.

>>27340032
Also, assuming anything resembling the events of Atlantis happened, he has an arm made of "Ragnite, son!"

>>27339822

Oh great, a PMC headed by a jerkass that has no qualms about committing war crimes and obsesses over the Demons. Just how bad would it be if he captured Falynn or Charlotte and learned of their parentage?

>>27340052
And that could level the playing field with Jaeger.

>>27340030

Rourke isn't as nearly as bad as you make him out to be, he's pretty evil, but his people betrayed him first, pretty affable when you haven't pissed him off, and a complete badass.

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>>27340069

stahp

Protect the girls with our lives.

>>27340088
What about the time he pushes his loyal second in command out of the blimp thing?

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>>27340052
Here's hoping that this also means this sexy bitch is still alive.

>>27340111

She should've gotten it in writing.

Jokes aside, I never said he wasn't completely ruthless.

>>27340069
Rourke's head suddenly explodes because Jaeger ditched the kid gloves and had Alek and/or Elsa blow his head off from a mile away.
>>27340088
>his people betrayed him first
They stopped listening to him because the man was a fucking psycho. Affable psychos are still psychos.

>>27340127
What? Fuck no.

>>27340127
If he still tried to off her, then we could have a potential recruit.
Hey Bragg, how do you feel about crazy blonde chicks?

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>>27340111

She got that fucker back, and that's all that matters.

>>27340127
I don't know. I kind of hope she's dead.

>>27340154
What you have something against stupid, sexy blonde german femme fatales with no nonsense attitudes and the ability to break you in half with her pinkie?

>>27340201
Well hopefully my whole body but a hand or two would be nice...

I mean uh...

>>27339917
"Come on, Edwin, can't you like, SPECULATE harder or something?" You ask.

"Why would you want to hear mere speculation? By it's very nature it's not very reliable information."

"Do it or I'm going to ask you piercing and very uncomfortable questions about why you're not acting like a meany to Sparky anymore."

"FINE! Give me a second here." Edwin grumbles.

You then turn to the Twins who are also looking at the convoy with interest. Falynn is basically listing off all the Emmerian vehicles she's seeing enter the base, while Charlotte squints her eyes at the individual troops milling about, as if trying to size them up.

"Hey, Charlotte, Falynn, do you two know anything about Artemis Global Security?" You ask.

"Never heard of them." Charlotte shakes her head.

"The largest private consumer of Emmerian military equipment." Falynn says simply.

"Okay... did either you ever know of a guy named Rourke?"

"Hmmm..." Charlotte closes her eyes. "Name sounds familiar, but nothing's coming up. Anyways, Fal's the one with the good memory."

"Hmmmmm." Falynn cocks her head to the side. "I recall the name being mentioned quite a lot approximately eight years ago... but I haven't been keeping accurate records that long ago..."

"Huh, okay then." You sigh and turn back to Edwin.

>roll 1d20

Rolled 3

>>27340242

Rolled 8

>>27340242
Let's do this again.

Rolled 7

>>27340242

Rolled 5

>>27340242

>>27340201
This one? yes

>>27340264
>>27340265
>>27340266
>>27340272
Speculation FAIL.

>>27340242
"Do it or I'm going to ask you piercing and very uncomfortable questions about why you're not acting like a meany to Sparky anymore."

PFFFFFFFFFFFFT.

>>27340284
Edwin is good with facts, not speculation

>>27340284
Well, at least it didn't waste optimism.

>>27340265
"I got nothing." Edwin shrugs. "There's simply not enough data to derive an accurate conclusion, though I suggest we keep a close eye on them."

"Oh, well I guess I'll keep that in mind." You nod.

"Okay, Wraiths, drop whatever you're doing and head to the barracks!" Simo shouts, obviously still irritated. "Get geared up and ready to move out within the hour!"

>What? Why?
>Better just do what he says.
>Other

>>27340281
What, she's not so bad. I mean the only reason she sticks with Rourke is because she's a loyal soldier. Hell, she's even one of the first people to protest destroying the Atlanteans. She could definitely be an asset if we can turn her to our side.

>>27340327
>>Better just do what he says.

>>27340327
>>What? Why?
We need to know what we're doing.

>>27340327
>>Better just do what he says.

>>27340242
>Sparky

Hmmm, maybe if we mention the name to Sparky...

>>27340327
>Better just do what he says.

>>27340327

>>Other
Start Packing up and getting to leave.
"Something wrong?"

Talk and work that ass

Lucas probably has a girlish ass

>>27340327
>>Better just do what he says.
Head down, no questions. At least, not without more official information.

>>27340327
>Better just do what he says.
We wanted a mission, and for our sins they gave us one. Brought it right up to us like room service.
>Hudson lnglan
CAPTCHA seems to think we're gonna meet Hudson. If we do, I'm in favor of smoking him.

>>27340350

Abit much of metagaming mah good anon

>>27340327
>Other
Ask, as politely as possible so as not to set Simo off anymore, what the mission at hand is so you and the others know how to properly prepare.

>>27340367

Second just so we can get some info.
>trusting speculation over facts from the source
Bustas.
Then again it's possible we would have had to roll to get Simo to talk anyway so I guess the point is moot.

>>27340367

sounds good

>>27340433
>>27340367
Yeah I'll second trying to talk with Simo while we head to the barracks, unless he's headed elsewhere.

>>27340367

[x] Yes

Lucas Meido Ass...

>>27340577

Men want us, women want to be us. Wait...

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>>27340327
You just nod and do what he says. Best not to antagonize Simo while he's in a foul mood. However, you do catch an apologetic look from Menendez as you and the rest of the Wraiths file off towards the barracks.

"Man, what pissed Simo off this time?" Sparky asks.

"I dunno. Seems like Simo gets pissed off at EVERYTHING." Mary-Kate sighs.

"That's not true!" Morgan pouts."He's just under a lot of pressure, that's all!"

"Oh, I bet you'd want to find a way to relieve some of that pressure, huh?" Bragg give a sloppy grin and nudges Morgan a bit, only to laugh when Morgan turns red and kicks him in the knee. "Just kidding, Morg, just kidding!"

Fortunately, you all followed Tarin and Ramirez's creed to pack light at all times, so you really don't need to move out all that much stuff. In just under 30 minutes, you've all gotten everything packed and are ready to move out. However, the way is blocked by a hulking man in uniform. He peers down at all of you and grins.

"Well well well, I decide to give the barracks an inspection, and I find a whole little gaggle of Jager's brats."

>Ignore him and keep moving.
>"Who are you calling brats?"
>"General Rourke, I presume?"
>Other

>>27340636
>>Other
Punch him in the crotch.

Erm, I mean
>Ignore him and keep moving.

>>27340636
>>"General Rourke, I presume?"
We can be reasonable at times. No need for antagonizing, yet.

>>27340636

>"Better than a prat, definitely."

>>27340636
>"General Rourke, I presume?"

>>27340636
>>"General Rourke, I presume?"
The best way to annoy these people is to ignore their antics. They thrive on attention and controversy. Don't provide any

>>27340636
We don't have to salute this guy right?

>>27340636
>>Other
Hey, his brats pull more weight than your sorry thugs.

>>27340636
>"General Rourke, I presume?"

>>27340661
No, he's retired and running a PMC. If his guys still call him General that's their thing.

>>27340636
>>Ignore him and keep moving.

Guaranteed rustled Jimmies from someone so self-important.

But if he recognizes and stops Char or Falynn, gloves are off.

>>27340661

Not in our chain of command or in an allied unified command structure.

We salute him only if we want to. Like he is entitled to call himself Lord High Douchebag if he wished.

>>27340636
>>"General Rourke, I presume?"

No need to draw our guns right now; let's just see what happens from here.

>>27340636
>"General Rourke, I presume?"
>Other
Look as oblivious to his venom as possible. A perfect defense to snide remarks is to pretend you don't understand what they are getting at. That is more frustrating than ignoring it.

>>27340636

>>Ignore him and keep moving.

"Excuse me, you're in the way! Come on wraiths, we're on a schedule here!"

>>27340711
So... act like an idiot hero to piss him off so much that he forgets his composure in the field? Sure thing.

>>27340711
So be polite in such a way that we're actually being rude

Brilliant

>>27340724

Pffftthh.

Garunteed feather ruffling

>>27340636
>Ignore him and keep moving.

We have our orders. Shock everyone with our huge balls as we're the first to snub this bastard.

>>27340636

>Ignore him and keep moving.

>>27340613
Pretty sure we aren't Griffith, anon.
Wait...
>Shadowruns intensify
Oh shit Edwin is Griffith!
>Berserks intensify
He's gonna do horrible things to Lucina if we don't stop him!
>rageboner intensifies
WE HAVE TO MURDER EDWIN IN HIS SLEEP!
>>27340636
>"General Rourke, I presume?"
We must show no fear, no weakness, before the enemy, and this is a good chance to take the man's measure.

>>27340636
>>Ignore him and keep moving.

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>>27340724
My vote for this. Ignore him completly.

>>27340636
Aw nuts, forgot to vote
>"General Rourke, I presume?"

>>27340636
>Ignore him and keep moving.

Obviously he just wants to spit venom. I'd like to see how he reacts.

Next thing we know, Rourke's a racist.

>>27340636
"Oh, General Rourke, I presume?" You reach your hand out to shake his. "I'm Lucas Williams! It's a pleasure to meet you!"

You decide to act as polite as you can. Even you could tell when somebody was trying to get a rise out of you, and really the best way to defuse situations like that was to completely ignore the bait and turn the conversational tables on them."

"Ah, well, um..." Rourke blinks as his train of thought is broken by your unexpectedly polite answer, and all he can do is absentmindedly shake your hand.

Fortunately, the other Wraiths catch to what you're doing and quickly file out of the room as you keep Rourke's attention focused on you.

>roll 1d20

>>27340636
>Ignore him and keep moving.

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>>27340822
>Next thing we know, Rourke's a racist.

Against who, Darcsens and Darcsen-mixed people? If he is, that gives us free reign to score a hit if he makes a sideways comment about our mother.

Rolled 11

>>27340857

Rolled 18

>>27340857
DICE FOR THE DICE GODS

Rolled 19

>>27340857

Charisma ho!

Rolled 16

>>27340857

ROLLINGU

Rolled 13

>>27340857
TAKE MY HAND AND SHAKE IT!!

Rolled 12

>>27340857

>>27340822
Wouldn't be surprising. He IS from '50s America. Antisemitism was still quite common at the time, especially among the older generations, and Darcsens are basically Jews.

>>27340822
>>27340867
Actually, due to their history and all of the nations they annexed and absorbed, Emmerians in general are actually highly tolerant, at least compared to Europa. So, Rourke is not really all that racist, but he's still an asshole.

>>27340888
Nice.

>>27340888
However, Rourke regains his sense quickly enough, and he gives you a piercing glare as his eyes scan over every inch of your face to try and glean any information he can off you.

"Hmmm, those eyes, and that hair... you're that knight's son, aren't you? Williams, was it?"

"Yes, sir." You nod.

"Yes, a good man he was." Rourke nods absentmindedly, as if Dad was just a footnote in his mind. "Well, I won't take up any more of your time. You go off and carry on whatever it is you're doing."

He then FINALLY lets go of your hand and you quickly make your escape and take a deep breath. You could FEEL the hostility flowing out of Rourke's body language. The man obviously loved violence.

"Oh, by the way," You hear Rourke's voice behind you and you freeze, "I heard one of the funniest things today."

"Like what...?" You ask nervously.

You feel Rourke's powerful hand fall on your shoulder and tighten like a vice.

"Well, I heard that Jager's two little brats got shipped down here. You wouldn't happen to know anything about that, do you...?"

>Nope. Don't know a thing.
>Oh yeah, but you just missed them.
>Other

>>27341023
>>Oh yeah, but you just missed them.

Give him the most shit-eatingest grin we can give after we say that

>>27341023
Did they? I thought they were back in Gallia.

>>27341023
>>Other

"I'm sure someone as resourceful as yourself doesn't need someone like me to confirm or deny intelligence."

>>27341023
>Why, If I may ask?

>>27341023
>Oh yeah, but you just missed them.
>>27341048
Also, don't do the grin. Act like we have no idea who he is.

>>27341023
>Oh yeah, but you just missed them.
Time to be the diabetes inducing nice guy.

>>27341023
>>Other
"Maybe I do and maybe I don't. What's my incentive?"

>>27341023
>[Other] Let's try bluffing and convincing him they aren't here.

Worth a short

>>27341054
This.

Fucker is gonna be a problem. If we are going to be in the same AO, sparky might want to claymore his room. If he starts causing problem, gib the cunt in his sleep.

>>27341183
Holy shit, overkill much?

Just because a man's an asshole doesn't give us the right to kill him.

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>>27341023
"I'm sorry, you JUST missed them." You say innocently. "Last I saw, they were already leaving the base."

It wasn't like you were lying or anything. You were telling the genuine truth. You were just omitted several key details, is all.

"Hmph. Fine." Rourke says and lets go of your shoulder. "Carry on."

Honestly, you felt he let you go because he didn't want you wasting any more of his time, which was fine by you. You did NOT want to give that man any reason to pursue you. You breath a deep sigh of relief.

"Well, I'm glad that was handled peacefully."

You really, REALLY should've have gotten used to it by now, considering it's been happening for years already, but you nearly jump in the air when you suddenly hear Lucina's voice right next your ear, which was natural because she was already standing next to you. You just never saw or heard her approach, is all.

"Jeez, Lucina, can you please stop doing that?!" You gasp. "You're gonna give me a heart attack one day!"

"What are you talking about?" Lucina blinks. "I stomped up here with all the grace and subtlety of an Imperial tank."

Well, if that was the case, she had a lot more work to do. A LOT more.

"You were watching the whole time?"

"Well, somebody had to keep an eye on you. I don't trust that man." Lucina frowns, her hand unconsciously pawing at her sheathed knife.

>Well, it's nice to know you were keeping an eye on me.
>Would you have really attacked him?
>Other

>>27341210
>>Would you have really attacked him?

>>27341210
>>Well, it's nice to know you were keeping an eye on me.

>>27341210
>>Well, it's nice to know you were keeping an eye on me.

"I don't, either. When we're around his goons, help keep an eye on Char and Fal. He seems like he wants to use them to get at the Boss."

>>27341210
>Well, it's nice to know you were keeping an eye on me.

She probably would shank the guy if he tried anything.

>>27341210
>Well, it's nice to know you were keeping an eye on me.
We already know that she would have killed him if he tried anything.

>>27341210
>>Well, it's nice to know you were keeping an eye on me.

>>27341206
We put the claymore under his bed pointing up, if he becomes a problem, he gets aerosolized.

>>27341210
>>Well, it's nice to know you were keeping an eye on me.

>>27341210
>"Well it's nice to know you were keeping an eye on me."

"Knowing you have my back make me feel a whole lot safer."

>>27341210
>>Well, it's nice to know you were keeping an eye on me.
Good to see we have SOMEONE who doesn't bug the fuck out when their buddy is otherwise engaged.

>>27341210
>>Would you have really attacked him?

It would have been amusing to see her shank Rourke in the neck if things came down to it.

>>27341210
>Would you have really attacked him?

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>>27341210
"Well, it's nice to know you're watching my back." You say.

"Well, everybody wanted to stay and watch, but I had to convince them to go on ahead." Lucina sighs. "Easier for one person to hide than a whole squad, right?"

"Yeah." You grin at the thought of seeing the entire team trying to hide behind a bush or something.

"Still, I was a bit worried there, though. Rourke wasn't alone."

"He wasn't?" You blink.

"He had two guards tailing him. Very discreet. Very good." Lucina frowns. "The best I would have been able to do as get you away from him."

"Well, it's the thought that counts." You grin.

"Those same two guard are following us right now." Lucina whispers.

>Let them follow us. We're leaving the base anyways.
>We should try and shake them.
>Screw it, stand your ground and confront them.
>Other

>>27341351
>>We should try and shake them.

>>27341351
>>We should try and shake them.

Test Rourke's goons. If we can shake 'em now, we might be able to later when we REALLY need to.

>>27341351
>>We should try and shake them.

>>27341351
>Screw it, stand your ground and confront them.

I do so hate shadow games.

>>27341351
>We should try and shake them.

>>27341351
>Screw it, stand your ground and confront them.

Say hello.

Rolled 18

>>27341351
>>Screw it, stand your ground and confront them.

Assume they're lost.

Offer to di43ct thrm to the base commandant or the MPs.

>>27341351
>Screw it, stand your ground and confront them.

Fuck them

>>27341351
>>Let them follow us. We're leaving the base anyways.
Don't let them know that we know they're there. Always keep an ace up the sleeve. Corporate politics have taught me too much.

>>27341386
Always beware the nice ones, I guess.

>>27341351
>We should try and shake them.

>>27341391
Do it.

>>27341391

>lemme help you!
>A knight helps those in distress!
>wait why are you running? I'm helping!

Sugar highed bubbly overly helpful lucss go

>>27341351
>Screw it, stand your ground and confront them.

But politely. "I'm sorry, are you guys lost? I know finding your way on a new base can be hard sometimes."

>>27341397
>>27341414
Guys, how about we combine these two?
Lose them first, then come back around and spook them.

>>27341442

Whatever the fuck for?

>>27341472
Thought it would be kind of funny

>>27341351
>We should try and shake them.

>>27341391

Yes

>>27341351
"Where exactly are they?" You whisper back.

"About twelve meters behind us, hiding behind some oil drums."

"Okay." You nod. "Lucina, just follow my lead."

You then whip around to face your two stalkers with the biggest, dorkiest grin you can manage.

"Hey there, strangers! Couldn't help but notice you've been wandering around the base, so I was wondering if you guys were lost or something. I'm a bit new here, so I can direct you to the barracks but that's about it. I suggest you guys go find a guard or something!"

>roll 1d20

Rolled 16

>>27341520

Rolled 10

>>27341520

Rolled 2

>>27341520

Rolled 16

>>27341520

ROOL

>>27341526
Hue.

Note: When confronted by enemies in a non-combat situation, act overly friendly to the point it freaks the fuck out of them.

Rolled 4

>>27341567

Yea, they're grunts/bodyguards

I'm not sure they know how to deal with someone actively trying to help them instead of running away from or fighting them.

>>27341567
Of course. No other choice.

>>27341582
>>27341585
It also makes them think that you're completely insane as you keep shooting at them while saying, "Let me help you more!" or "Omega-3 fatty acids are good for your health!"

>>27341585
>>27341567

Well, we ARE Heloise's son. Offer them some candy, at that.

>>27341617
either offer them a smoke or a piece of gum.
Also, spread a rumor that we killed a bunch of prisoners of war after offering said items.

Rolled 17

>>27341615

>Firing bullets smeared with transfats at the enemy

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>>27341526
However, as you say those words, you don't see anybody.

"Scared them off. They got away quick and clean. They really are good." Lucina nods.

"Lucina, stop complimenting them. It makes me feel insecure." You sigh.

"Sorry."

As the two of you walk over to where the small Demon convoy is waiting for you, Lucina starts giggling.

"Lucina? What's so funny?" You ask, perplexed.

"Oh, it's just that... I was just thinking about how you confronted those two soldiers and just how silly it looked, yet it was so effective! You didn't even fire off a shot or draw your knife and you sent them running like scared little mice!"

"Yeah well, I'm pretty sure they didn't know how to deal with an overly polite guy like me." You shrug.

"I don't think I could have done what you did." Lucina continues. "I mean... the only way I know how to resolve issues is at the end of a rifle or knife..."

>Don't worry, it'll come to you eventually.
>Well, I can't really do what you do, so we're even.
>Other

>>27341636

Nah, doesn't fit the Demons to say such. And smokes? Ew. Mom would kill us.

Rolled 17

>>27341655

>>Don't worry, it'll come to you eventually.

>>27341655
>>Don't worry, it'll come to you eventually.

>>27341655
>>Don't worry, it'll come to you eventually.

>>27341655
>>Don't worry, it'll come to you eventually.

"You'll develop your own ways of peaceful situation defusing. Or you could just rely on me!"

>>27341615
well now I am thinking of Alan Wake

>>27341655
>>Well, I can't really do what you do, so we're even.
But...
>>Don't worry, it'll come to you eventually.

>>27341655
>Don't worry, it'll come to you eventually.

>>27341692
Maybe we can take the quotes from the shadow beings and adopt them as our own.

>>27341655
>>Don't worry, it'll come to you eventually.

>>27341663

Given the time frame? They most likely don't even really know the long term effects.

Since this is the not-late 50's, early 60's, what kind of music are we listening to?

>>27341759

I just mean the smell. Heloise would flip if she smelled something so not-sweet.

>>27341779
Then we need to get a pipe. Good quality pipe tobacco creates smoke that actually smells quite good.
That or some quality hand-rolled cigars (could probably earn the gift of some from Price if we ever work with him).

>>27341810
I think a pipe with some nice fragrant tobacco will do. I smoke a pipe myself, you can get some rather sweet tasting and sweet smelling tobaccos.

Like Mr. B's Solitude

Rolled 12

>>27341810

Not on a SF LRRP type team.

The smell will disturb wildlife, making hiding harder.

>>27341810
>>27341833

Maybe when we're older. I think we need to earn the right to pipes and/or cigars. We haven't earned out salt yet.

>>27341655
"Don't worry, it'll come to you eventually." You grin. "It's a learning process, after all. You can't expect to be good at everything instantly!"

"Hm, I guess you're right." Lucina nods. "We should probably hurry, though. Simo look angrier than usual."

"Aw nuts."

The two of you double time it to the rally point, where Trombe and several trucks are waiting. You see a lot of packed equipment and Nemo of all people riding in one of the trucks. She obviously doesn't look too happy either.

"About time you got here." Simo sighs. "We're moving out to a new base. Unfortunately, most of the personnel we left here are noncombat, so it's up to us to be protection detail."

>Ask him for more specifics on the mission.
>Ask him if it has anything to do with Artemis.
>Other

>>27341698
I like this response

>>27341853
>>Ask him for more specifics on the mission.
>>Ask him if it has anything to do with Artemis.

>>27341853
>>Ask him if it has anything to do with Artemis.
You won't guess who I just ran into.

>>27341853
>>Ask him for more specifics on the mission.

>>27341853
>Ask him if it has anything to do with Artemis.
I reckon we have a right to know.

>>27341853
>>Ask him for more specifics on the mission.
>>Ask him if it has anything to do with Artemis.

Both, in reverse order. Also, we should ride one of the trucks instead of Trombe. Spread out our suppression ability if we get hit.

>>27341847
Well we are NOT chewing. That shit is fucking disgusting, and this is coming from a lifelong smoker who doesn't give a fuck what people think, they're my fucking lungs to wreck god dammit.
>>27341853
>Ask him for more specifics on the mission.

>>27341853
inform him we would have been here sooner but Artemis's CO held us up. Simo should have this info

>>27341853
>Ask him for more specifics on the mission.

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>>27341853
>Ask him for more specifics on the mission.

Enough bitching about Artemis.

Also, we should have a chat with Sparky sometime in case she recognizes Rourke.

>>27341853
"What do you mean a new base?" You ask.

"Officially, the Demon contingent here is being assigned to reactivate an old border facility about fifty miles south of Vitoze."

"Wait... isn't that literally right on the Erusean border?" You ask.

"That's why it's called a 'border facility', Lucas. Pay attention."

"Sorry, sir."

"Anyways, it's just an ancient firebase the Emmerians abandoned years ago after they built Vitoze. We're supposed to rebuild and reactivate the base as our new base of operations in order to deter further Erusean incursions across the border."

"But you don't think that's the full reason."

"That fuckin' Rourke. He and the base commander are close buddies. I am extremely confident he has something to do with it." Simo scowls. "Just like him to give us the shit assignments."

"So, what about the rest of the Demons?" You ask.

"Well, once we clear enough space for a temporary airfield, the Kestrel can start airdropping supplies for us while we reactivate the base. The rest of the contingent are already headed for it, so we'll probably be the last ones there."

"Uh huh." You nod

"This is dangerous country, Lucas. Rebels could be anywhere. Since you've got a heavy weapon it's imperative we get you on gun duty." Simo says. "Take your pick."

>Ride in Trombe with Simo, Morgan, and Runaround.
>Ride in a truck with the Twins, Mary-Kate, and Sparky.
>Ride in a truck with Morgan, Edwin, and Bragg.
>Ride in a trick with Lucina, Nemo and Menendez.

>>27342292
>>Ride in a truck with Morgan, Edwin, and Bragg.
Support Truck

>>27342292
>Ride in a truck with Morgan, Edwin, and Bragg.

>>27342292
>>Ride in a truck with the Twins, Mary-Kate, and Sparky.

>>27342292
>Ride in a truck with the Twins, Mary-Kate, and Sparky.

We guntruck now!

>>27342292
>>Ride in a trick with Lucina, Nemo and Menendez.

This truck is lacking in Support Guns. We should be here.

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>>27342292
>>Ride in a truck with the Twins, Mary-Kate, and Sparky.

On one hand, I want to troll Edwin, on the other, we should see if Sparky recognises Rourke.

Bah.

>>27342292
>Ride in a truck with the Twins, Mary-Kate, and Sparky.

Two Morgans, eh? We should probably let the twins know Rourke as it out for them

>>27342292
>>Ride in a truck with the Twins, Mary-Kate, and Sparky.
We want to keep the big firepower split up in case any vehicle gets hit. That way we don't loose both MG gunners, for example.

>>27342292
>Ride in a trick with Lucina, Nemo and Menendez.
Good chance to talk more with Menendez.

>>27342292
so we mother base now

>>27342292
>Ride in a truck with the Twins, Mary-Kate, and Sparky.

>>27342372
Not just yet.
It's not Mother Base until we get an abandoned offshore plant (or Ragnite drilling platform) to use.

>>27342387
Maybe those Imp. pirates found something underneath the ocean that they want.

>>27342292
>Ride in a trick with Lucina, Nemo and Menendez.

>>27342292
>Ride in a trick with Lucina, Nemo and Menendez.
picking this one since it has the least amount of firepower without us
>>27342387
just think about were we are and what we are doing now

>>27342292
>Ride in a trick with Lucina, Nemo and Menendez.

>>27342292
>Ride in a truck with the Twins, Mary-Kate, and Sparky.

>>27342410
>Ride in a trick with Lucina, Nemo and Menendez.

>>27342410
Oh I know. THat's why I'm holding out for the offshore facility before declaring anything to be our Mother Base.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgvxu8QY01s

>>27342292
>Ride in a trick with Lucina, Nemo and Menendez.
not only are they the least armed in case of ambush, they have Nemo and Mendez, who both need more RP time

>>27342292
>>Ride in a truck with the Twins, Mary-Kate, and Sparky.

>>27342292
>Ride in a trick with Lucina, Nemo and Menendez.
oh yes

>>27342292
>>Ride in a truck with the Twins, Mary-Kate, and Sparky.

>>27342292
>Ride in a truck with the Twins, Mary-Kate, and Sparky.

>>27342292
>Ride in a trick with Lucina, Nemo and Menendez.

>>27342292
>Ride in a truck with the Twins, Mary-Kate, and Sparky.

A) We should warn Twins

B) We should see if Marisa recognizes the name

>>27342292

>Ride in a truck with the Twins, Mary-Kate, and Sparky.

>>27342292
>>Ride in a truck with the Twins, Mary-Kate, and Sparky.

>>27342292
>Ride in a truck with Lucina and the Twins
we need to warn the Twins, and Lucina is the only person who can notice Rourkes ninja-bitches

>>27342292
>Ride in a trick with Lucina, Nemo and Menendez.

>>27342292
Ride in a truck with Lucina, Nemo and Menendez.

>>27342292
>Ride in a trick with Lucina, Nemo and Menendez.

>>27342292
You decide to ride in the truck with the Twins, Mary-Kate and Sparky. It's a bit cramped, since the truck has to accommodate the five of you as well as all the equipment the Demons weren't willing to leave behind in the base. There was a lot of sensitive stuff, mostly Nemo's tools and experimental prototypes, that had to be hauled away. No telling what would happen if that stuff fell into foreign hands. Gallia still had to protect its secrets, after all.

"Lucaaaaaas!" The Twins chime as you clamber into the truck.

"Could've gone to a less crowded truck, you know." Sparky sighs.

"I dunno, I don't mind!" Mary-Kate smiles.

With everybody and everything loaded, the Trombe gives a loud honk to signify that it was time for the convoy to move out. One by one, the trucks pull out of the base as Trombe leads the way. However, other than the rumble of the engines and the squawks and buzzes of the jungle wildlife, the ride is dreadfully silent.

>Ask the girls what think of Artemis and Rourke.
>Ask the girls if there's anybody they're interested in.
>Ask what they think of San Salvacion so far.
>Other

>>27342292
>Ride in a truck with the Twins, Mary-Kate, and Sparky.

>>27342292
>Ride in a trick with Lucina, Nemo and Menendez.

>>27342542
>>Ask the girls what think of Artemis and Rourke.

>>27342542
>Ask the girls what think of Artemis and Rourke.

>>27342542
>>Other
Guess who was looking for you two?

>>27342542
>Ask the girls what think of Artemis and Rourke.

>>27342542
>>Ask the girls what think of Artemis and Rourke.

>>27342542
>Ask the girls what think of Artemis and Rourke.

>>27342542
>>Ask the girls what think of Artemis and Rourke.

>>27342542
>Ask the girls what think of Artemis and Rourke.

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>>27342542
"So, what do you girls think about that Rourke guy?" You ask. You were sort of curious whether they had similar impressions of the man that you did.

"Creepy." Charlotte frowns.

"Yeah, really creepy." Falynn nods in response. "You know, after seeing his face, I think I DO remember him."

"No, really?" Charlotte blinks. "From where?"

"Well, its less his actual face and more of the specific type of scarring he had on it."

"Don't tell me..."

"Dad at some point broke his nose in the past. It's actually quite easy to tell, especially if he uses his right hand."

"Why's that?" You ask.

"That's one hand he wears his wedding ring on." Falynn points out.

"Oh. OH."

"Yeah, I'd understand why your dad would punch that guy." Mary-Kate nods. Didn't exactly give the best first impression.

"What about you, Sparky?" You ask the lancer.

"Hmmmm... I definitely don't recognize him, but Uncle Vinnie might have mentioned him or something..." Sparky frowns. "I just don't remember. There's just this huge chunk of time he never really talks about."

"Huh." You frown. "Well, who knows, maybe it'll come back to you."

(cont)