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agogelogs2018-06-24 03:12 pm
northerndragon) wrote in agogelogs2018-06-24 03:12 pm
[CLOSED: KEBECHET PLAYER PLOT] A thousand armies couldn't keep me out
WHO? Everyone involved in the plot to abduct Kebechet from the Regency villa!
WHAT? All the pertinent information is here.
WHEN? Somewhat after the return from the Eclipse and the discovery of the destruction of the COST villa and Grothia's abduction.
ANYTHING ELSE? Each group should write its own starter, but I've linked the pertinent information for everyone so you're not flying blind.
WHAT? All the pertinent information is here.
WHEN? Somewhat after the return from the Eclipse and the discovery of the destruction of the COST villa and Grothia's abduction.
ANYTHING ELSE? Each group should write its own starter, but I've linked the pertinent information for everyone so you're not flying blind.
Those who had been abducted by the Regency in Gallipoli managed to escape, but their experiences -- interrogation, intimate psychological torture, and sleep deprivation among them -- left them hungry for revenge. Their tormentor, Kebechet, also made an appearance on the COST network while they were being held, and her insults, manipulation, and disdain managed to anger even more of COST's operatives.
It's not that there's been an uneasy peace since both the Regency and COST have been working on their objectives in Jhashch; it's more that hostilities have mostly stayed at a relatively low buzz, played out in the arenas, or the deaths of the Aranean noble family most sympathetic to COST's cause. But a few things have changed that. A COST operative, Hei, learned that Kebechet has been present on Jhashch, disguised as the meek little shabti secretary who follows Mhic Nathair around (in reality, Kebechet's rank is much higher than that of the woman she pretends is her boss). He wasted no time in passing this information on to one of the abductees, Daenerys Targaryen, the sort of woman who's full of kindness until you give her good cause to turn you and everything around you to ashes.
Much like the Regency just did to COST's villa, and to their Commander, Grothia -- a real shabti herself, escaped from her creators, helping to lead the fight against them, not someone merely acting the role of one of the Regency's clone-slaves.
Using the BCE1, Daenerys and several of her friends and fellow abductees recruited willing and able help from among other COST members, until they arrived at a plan. Breaking into several teams, they would create a significant distraction near the Regency compound, sneak in, drug and abduct Kebechet... and use PASIV technology to try to get into her head.
After that... well, before Grothia's abduction, when Daenerys approached Grothia for permission for the operation, Grothia had strongly implied that it could only end in Kebechet's death. And Mordred is involved, which makes the chances that Kebechet will walk away at the end almost infinitesimal.
1 Handwaved.
TEAM DISTRACT
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As much as she'd love to be in the thick of it, dragging Kebechet out into the street by the ears of her stupid mask, she's no good at stealth or extraction. She's good at destruction, and that's exactly what they need right now. Clad in armour, sword in hand, she whistles almost jovially as they approach the compound... and then stops, indicating Chiron should do the same with a shake of her head. ]
... Something's weird. [ Her ears strain to hear any sound of an impending attack, but nada. ] They should be expecting us by now. It's just a hunch, but my hunches are usually right.
[ She wouldn't be surprised if Chiron's come to the same conclusion, frankly. Tapping Clarent against the outer wall of the compound, she frowns. ]
Some kind of barrier...? Hey, didn't the arena have something like that? [ She'd never gotten destructive enough to need it, thanks to her plan to spare the shabti, but there seemed to be something in place to protect the crowd. Something to block their powers, much like the nullifiers the operatives wore. ] Tch. In that case, we'd be wasting our time attacking from the front. You're supposed to be smart, so figure something else out.
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Besides. Mordred had proven, time and again, someone worth talking to and hearing out. Chiron was hard pressed to think of a conversation with her that he didn't enjoy, as she often brought up interesting topics in unexpected ways. There was no artiface about her either. Few people could be as straight forward as her.
Just like now. Chiron frowned as Clarent was tapped against the compound, and he tested his own (non-magic) arrow against the outer wall as well.]
You're right, the arena had something similar. Probably because something like this was anticipated. [Chiron frowns at that, nodding to indicate that Mordred's right about attacking the front.]
It's safe to assume that this kind of protection extends around the compound entirely, so we need to change our approach entirely. Quickly. [Chiron does not put his arrow away. He holds onto it, frowning.] We're probably expected. But there's too much going on right now, so we have to draw eyes back in with a dramatic gesture.
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[ This close to Kebechet, to getting her revenge, the bloodlust is starting to seep in. She's mad about Grothia, too — having come to a sort of understanding with the other woman, a fellow clone at that, her sudden death angers Mordred more than she expected. The stakes were already personal, and now doubly so. ]
We could get over the wall easily enough... but causing a distraction inside is no good. We need to lure them out here, so there's no risk of them seeing the others. [ Mordred's confident (too confident) in their ability to take on any comers, but corralling them is a different matter. The further away they can fight, the better. ] In Gallipoli, there was some junk their fields didn't stop. Anything normal. If you threw a totally average rock at their ugly heads, it'd travel right through the barrier.
So maybe there's a convenient boulder we can push down a hill and through the wall. You know, like in a badass action movie. [ Not the time. ] Come on, come on, use that Archer eyesight of yours and find one.
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[Chiron rubs his chin slowly, thinking through the suggestion he is about to make before he says it. It is a suggestion Mordred could run wild with, and in truth, that could be a problem as well as an advantage.]
If we set a fire at the entrance, we could not only draw attention, but I could snipe individuals as they come close if it's possible. Making a fire is far easier than finding a boulder of opportunity.
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[ NOT THE TIME, AGAIN. ]
Alright, I'll try and start something with my mana burst. You help out, too. [ Because Chiron's the kind to laze about and not help. Of course. It's like you don't know him at all, Mordred. ] Maybe rubbing two arrows together would work. They're basically just big sticks, right?
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[Leave it to the horse to make destruction sound so damn boring.]
I can sacrifice two arrows for this cause, I believe.
[And he does, although he is certain to give Mordred a few feet of space in order to ensure her mana bursts don't catch him ablaze by accident. He works quickly, and in a few moments, there is a small flicker of flame.]
Where shall we set this?
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[ Yep, she feels the same way. Destruction is her lifeblood, Chiron, don't ruin it. ]
Light it at the main entrance. I want their best fighters to come right away. [ It'll minimize needless shabti kills, she thinks but doesn't say. ] ... Still, they could remain inside until it passes. We need something else to force them out. I could go in and cause a ruckus, but they'd probably just attack me within their own walls.
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[Chiron tilts his head, looking to Mordred.]
Thoughts on how to accomplish that?
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... That's actually a good idea, though. Some sort of explosion... but we'd have no way of causing such a thing. Dammit, our role is way harder than she made it sound!
[ "She" meaning Dany. Because of course Mordred assumed she'd just show up and destroy shit. She kicks at the ground in frustration, then pauses. ]
This place is weird as hell. Maybe we could use that. [ Narrowing her eyes under her helmet, she looks up at the stalactite-riddled ceiling. ] I got it. Blast a big enough hole in there, and they'll think the sky is falling on their heads. It's a plan even my father would envy! Those bastards will scatter like rats for sure!
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[He means 76. But no matter. Chiron follows Mordred's gaze, and then nods in agreement. It's a really good idea, actually.]
If the magic barrier shield doesn't extend that high, then one or both of our noble phantasms might be enough to dislodge them. It isn't an explosion, but it is a big noise and enough shaking to cause issue.
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[ Laughing, she melds her helmet down into her armour. No need to hold back anymore. ]
A future king, and a queen's Archer... together, the two of us will bring this place down around their ears. [ At least she's calling them a team, and not just focusing on herself for once. ] I'll get as high as I can and use my Noble Phantasm. I'm sure you have something stronger than your usual attacks. A rocket-type arrow, maybe?
[ ... Not quite. ]
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Mordred's never been his student. But she inspires that same kind of pride in this moment.]
Something like that. But if I may request that I put mine to work first though? We can assess where the rocks fell, and if there's any errors, you can give me a talking to before going all out.