Re: Sim's call for help. (Quest Thread)

[Sim]

Sim watched amazed as the Magus dispatched the two men. Of course, the mage would probably be much more amazed if Sim could still use her own magic, but the that thought hadn't occurred to Sim. It wasn't that dragon magic was completely unknown to human kind, or impossible for humans to learn. Just that it's so incredibly difficult for a human to learn, there's almost no conceivable reason to try. In the time it would take for someone with enough magical potential to even learn the basics they could have mastered another school of magic. Even Draconions, with their massive lifespans, do not always master the form of magic that is their birthright. Because of this, and the fact that other types of magic were actually somewhat more difficult for Draconions to learn than for humans, Draconions that learn multiple schools of magic are somewhat rare and well-respected.

”As I was saying before we were… interrupted… I’m at your service, miss?”

"Ah, Yes! I would be honoured to have your assistance Sir Magus...Er-Sir Eli." she flashed him a ganuine smile, not really remembering her mouthfull of ivory daggers was abnormal in this world. Then her face turned sour. "...and there is no reason to apologize. Anyone who sides with the torch bearers deserve no mercy." She said, casting her gem-like eyes towards the most recently dispatched assassins. "You can take my word for it. If you wish I can tell you my tale, and perhaps you can tell me of yourself and your magic." She said eagerly.

Just then Mosh came up beside her. "Let's get out of here. I suggest we take the bus so we can all be together, we'll replace both of these cars when we get back from Germany." Sim nodded, looking around at the destruction that had just ensued in the blink of an eye. She cleaned off her weapon with a cloth produced from her jacket, and sheathed it, following Mosh towards the bus. She looked back at Eli. "You're coming, right?"


Just then, Sul made his speech and asked his question. She looked at him with sadness in her crystalline eyes. "Friend, these men have no families. They already made their decision, to give their life up to the indigo flame. Though they walk, they are corpses already. I lived, to use the word loosely, in their cage long enough to know this much is true." She walked towards him, placing a gloved hand on his rocky chest. She wasn't tall enough to reach his shoulder. She bit her lip and averted her eyes for a moment, as if trying to find the words. "I sympathize with you friend, I do not relish the thought of killing at all. But....all things do not come with a choice. I will not take life if it is possible, but I will not let any more people be hurt because of these people." She paused, looking at him. she had more to say, but the words wouldn't come to her so she began walking towards the bus again. After a few second she looked back and spoke over her shoulder to Sul-fury. "I am only a child. I never wanted to be a taker of life. I never asked for any of this. This fate was thrust upon me. If you will not help I understand, but I will be saddened by the loss of your aid."

[Sul-Fury]

Sim's soft-spoken words cooled his anger, and his furrowed eyebrow dissolved. He listened to her reasoning intently, but it was difficult to fathom. He knew she was going to need help, maybe even from one of the deranged potheads. Unlike Mosh, she listened to his concern, showed genuine care.

His eyes darted back and forth at the ground in thought as she headed towards the bus. He quickly exhaled a puff of air through his nose, confirming his decision in his mind.

"Hold.

I'm coming. But know that I will not sink to that level, even if they are corpses. I may not be valuable in killing, but I will keep you safe. That I can promise."

Sul-Fury walked up to the bus, and entered among the team.

[Ihendrenos]

Eli’s eyes widened slightly in response when the young girl responded and smiled at him— the brief display of her white and razor sharp teeth lending further credence to his belief that the girl was not human. Not that it really mattered what she was— she seemed good natured and sincere, so he would do his best to aid her.

One of the girls other companions came up next to her— a young, white-haired male in his early twenties, fairly tall and dressed in black leather garments. "Let's get out of here. I suggest we take the bus so we can all be together, we'll replace both of these cars when we get back from Germany."

Germany… so the girl really is involved in that business months ago in the German mountains. Thankyou Catlaiya’h— you crazy old bat…

The young girl nodded, briefly surveying the destruction that had taken place mere moments before. She wiped off the blood and gore that had built up upon her katana with a small piece of cloth that she pulled from her jacket, sheathed her sword, and made for the vehicle, before turning back to look at the young magus half-way..

"You're coming, right?"

Eli smiled sincerely. ”Of course... and I would like to hear more about what’s going on— perhaps once we have departed on the bus. Just give me a second to grab some supplies from out of the back of my car— they might come in handy.”

Eli turned around and popped the boot, pulling out a worn surplus army bag and slung it over his shoulder; inside was a protective wooden case containing about a dozen potion vials for various potential emergencies— healing potions for the most part, but there were also a few other alchemical brews he’d thrown together that might come in handy. There were also a couple containers of magical reagents and other mystic implements, just in case he might need them for a big spell or ritual.

He closed the trunk and made for the bus entrance, joining the others inside.

[Slamfist]

Mosh walked along side the giant man made of rock. He too was that way once, appalled by the thought of killing, so he felt for the man. But he'd been at this since he was a teenager, these things no longer bothered him after the things he'd seen evil men do to others. "If leg and shoulder shot actually proved to be less lethal it would be a thought, too many major arteries and veins in both spots. You're just as likely to sever something important as you are to actually just cripple. When lives are at stake you can't pull your shots just so you don't kill a bad guy. I became a hero to save people not be a diplomat in tights." Mosh grabbed onto the railings of the bus and ushered his new team on.

[Sim]

((Okay, I'm gonna move things along. Everyone has had time to post if they wanted to. This thread is done, and the quest will be continued in another thread which I will link to here: http://superhero-rpg.forumotion.com/t2023-extinguishing-the-indigo-flame-sim-s-quest))

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