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Post by Atticus Batman on Apr 29, 2019 11:04:53 GMT
Outside the Batman Bunker, Micfi Newlo looked to the ground and picked up something the size of a nickel but which immediately made her hand and arm almost disappear as light distorted around it when the young Castithan showed it to the big Bio-Man exclaiming, "Look Mr. Oenfer, it's some kind of miniature light distortion device. Why would anybody drop it here?"
Kaj knelt down and looked at it as he replied with, "I do not know Micfi...unless..."
Just then Kaj heard a sound coming from the bunker that he most definitely did NOT like for what he heard was the clicking of hidden panels opening and locking into place. Followed by the whirring sound of plasma turrets powering up and resting in standby to which Kaj replied with, "Crap!"
He then quickly picked up Micfi (still holding the device she found) and quickly moved to the bunker door where he tried to enter his code to deactivate it's security systems only to be denied twice and as he knew Atticus Batman's 3 strike rule with security devices, Kaj knew better than to try a third time if his code registered as being locked out the first two times.
So he very quickly carried young Micfi away from the bunker and back towards the main compound as he quickly activated his hailer and contacted Sandy saying, "Commander we have a very BIG problem here! I stayed out side the bunker to examine some sort of distortion that Micfi had discovered and it turned out to be a miniature light distortion device of some sort. How ever the big problem is that the Batman Bunker's defense system just came on line and my security code is locked out. I tried twice to be sure. How ever we both know what happens to the person who gets three strikes at that door while the security turrets are active. So I moved Micfi and my self back to the safety of the main compound. As Attila is near by I can have him look at the device to verify what Micfi and I have already deduced but unless we can get in contact with some body in the bunker or find another way in then Who-ever was using said device and managed to get in, disable our codes and activate the turrets is now Strictly the Prime Commander's problem and I have no way to warn him from here, unless you do."
You see what Kaj was dealing with indeed happened because of an intruder and what was simultaniously happening inside the heavily shielded and armored bunker.
So let us take another look Inside the Batman Bunker, back to when Security Chief had Lebeau replied with, "He be investigating sometin he tought he saw. Ya know as you always say Commandant. Always better to be extra careful, than not careful enough."
I replied with, "Agreed. Speaking of which it appears that it is now time for Lena and the Doctor to help our friend."
Suddenly Lebeau's eyes fluttered closed and he fell to the ground like a sack of potatoes, a small dart in his neck. Dr. Orion's head jerked to the side as a frightened look crossed his face. The feline Synth-Sister Brooke's clawed hand appeared first around the small Liberata's neck as the rest of her phased into view shortly after whereupon she threatened with a growl, "Take me to my sister unless you want to see Dr. Orion gush like a fountain! And no heroics Mr. Batman, if you please, as I have very sharp claws and my fingers are getting twitchy!"
So I replied with, "It seems that once again I have to keep reminding people that I am no hero. So you have nothing to worry about from me unless you decide to try making your sister explode and putting my friends and family in her at risk, and that includes you and your sisters in case you haven't realized that yet. However...."
As I trailed off to let her wonder why I left it hanging, the little door sneak took that opportunity to intervene in his own way.
"Brooke!" shouted Count and when the pretty feline synth turned her glance towards him and lifted her clawed hand a bit, the Count rushed forward like a small but very determined missile and knocked Dr. Orion off from Brooke's grip. Then he stood up and adjusted Brooke's claw so it was touching his neck now and said:
"Sorry about this interruption and intrusion as well, but I feel that position of a hostage would be unfair to Dr. Orion because he is an innocent bystander and his skills are constantly needed to help people of Paradise. But if we look the bigger picture then we can see the hostage situation hasn't changed much. At least technically. Instead of one Liberata hostage we simply have another one now, so we are are still able to negotiate..."
With that I said simply, "See, now that is a hero, brave and foolish, but as with all heroes who rush into things with their hearts, he seems to be right where he wants to be at this moment."
Then as Robet came upstairs to check on the noise the Doctor had checked Remy and determined that he had just been hit with a strong tranq dart and would be out cold for awhile. So as Remy was fine where he lay and drool for now, I pushed Doctor Orion and his equipment to Chris and said quickly, "You two get back downstairs and see what you can do for Ruby NOW! The Count and I can handle things up here!"
They didn't need to be told twice and quickly went downstairs with the equipment closing the door behind them. As that happened, I moved towards the main door panel slowly while Brooke now held the Count and I said, "As I said I am not a hero. However there is no need for others to come in. So I will just lock out all of their codes and activate the bunker's external security."
With that I indeed locked out codes and activated the turrets, which Brooke was able to verify as she watched me closely, and that is indeed the security systems that now gave Kaj an issue. However I was of course one step ahead and although I did indeed deactivate all the current codes, I also managed to keep one obsolete code active for nobody ever thinks to double-check for codes of the dead. Then I mentally said to my EGO, Dinara,"All codes except one are now deactivated from outside. The special frequency transmitter I used to contact the War Room is still active however if I go near my comm room Brooke will get suspicious and if I have you send an actual message she may discover it before Sandy gets it. So my order is simple. Tap into that special frequency transmitter and transmit the obsolete code to the War Room on an intermittent repeat so it is harder for others to detect."
Dinara replied with, "Of course Atty!"
With that she remotely tapped into my Comm Room's special frequency transmitter and set it to transmit a specific numerical sequence to the War Room on an intermittent repeat. That sequence being the command code of my beloved late sister Erika Widowmaker. It was a long shot that Gish or Sandy would figure out just what the numerical code was being broadcasted to them intermittently for, but these days long-shots always seem to be our best and perhaps even only shots.
So as Dinara accessed the comm system and sent the numerical code (Erika's command code) I showed both of my opened palms to Brooke and said calmly, "Esenezri Brooke. Now nobody will interfere while we discuss exactly what it is that you want even though it is painfully obvious that you are here to either rescue your sister or blow us all up. However need I remind you that you have two other sisters, if they are not already died? You are a very smart young woman so think about it. If your All-father is willing to sacrifice Ruby to force his will on others and force you to kill yourself and your sister to ensure it, what is to stop him from doing the same with Yvette and Whitney if he so desires?"
My eyes flashed white as I fought back a building bout of anger, then I continued with, "And even if he doesn't kill or sacrifice them right away, think of what your deaths would do to poor Whitney. You really think she would be able to go on without her sisters? However if you succeed in killing everybody in this bunker including yourself and the Count, do you think the others actually stand a chance of saving your other two sisters from a whole army controlled by the All-Father before he deems the two of them obsolete to his plans and kills them as well?! Not only that but look at the man in your claw! You really think he would have done that if he didn't care about your safety?! After all if it were a member of my security they would have just distracted you so I could disable or kill you. However not the Count! No he saved the Doctor but at the same time he put himself between you and me! Yes heroes tend to make foolish choices but always for a reason. So you must ask yourself and him; why that foolish choice when he could have just distracted you to buy me time to act, like my security would have?! So perhaps you could release the Count so we can check on Ruby once her bomb is removed. However if you would rather we kill each other while the others try to save Ruby, then I am just fine with that as well. Either way, you are not going down those stairs until I get confirmation that the bomb device has been removed and disabled!"
With that I drew my knife and took up a defensive stance in preparation of her possible attack.
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Post by Lena Marr on Apr 29, 2019 11:47:35 GMT
Outside the Batman Bunker, Kaj Oenfer said, "Commander we have a very BIG problem here! I stayed outside the bunker to examine some sort of distortion that Micfi had discovered and it turned out to be a miniature light distortion device of some sort. How ever the big problem is that the Batman Bunker's defense system just came on line and my security code is locked out. I tried twice to be sure. How ever we both know what happens to the person who gets three strikes at that door while the security turrets are active. So I moved Micfi and my self back to the safety of the main compound. As Attila is near by I can have him look at the device to verify what Micfi and I have already deduced but unless we can get in contact with some body in the bunker or find another way in then Who-ever was using said device and managed to get in, disable our codes and activate the turrets is now Strictly the Prime Commander's problem and I have no way to warn him from here, unless you do."
Commander Sandy Bell-Uljanov narrowed her blue eyes as she replied to Kaj from Fortress Kshaa's War Room, "I think he knows Kaj. I'm sending you a secret command code to the bunker door from the man himself, so see if it works, then go in and back Atticus up. I've got a security team coming to your station but don't wait for them - go on in!"
However, as Kaj went back to the door, the diminutive Micfi Newlo pocketed the light distortion device and followed closely behind him, using his own bulk to shield her from his view.
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Ignoring Atticus for the moment, Brooke's golden feline eyes softened at seeing the Count although her claws stayed out and around the Liberata's throat. The cat-like Synth Sister did not bother to try to figure out how the Count exchanged himself for Dr. Orion for it was the Count and he often did the seemingly impossible. Instead Brooke said in a scolding tone, "Damn it Count, you were supposed to be gone from here! You told me you were going to renew your world travels when I left and yet here you are! However although you are dear to me, I can't let your presence deter me. I have my duty to the All-Father and the Synth-Empire! I am a patriot and if my life and Ruby's too are sacrificed for the good of the empire, so be it, soooo..."
While distracting Atticus with talk, the most agile of the Synth Sisters in one smooth move pushed the Count at Atticus with one hand while tossing a dart with the other at Atticus' glowing right eye which he easily ducked but while doing so Brooke leaped scampering over his back while opening the door downstairs to literally disappear down the dark staircase after she broke the light with one clawed hand.
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After Chis ushered Dr. Orion into the basement, Lena Marr could hear the commotion from upstairs. With her mouth a grim line, Lena grabbed a machete from the wall, standing in front of the staircase doorway as she said to the others, "Stay behind me!" Now armed, the Castithan woman took a defensive stance, her flowing robe standing open showing her snow white nude body underneath in all it's glory.
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Post by Kaj Oenfer on Apr 30, 2019 4:11:21 GMT
While distracting Atticus with talk, the most agile of the Synth Sisters in one smooth move pushed the Count at Atticus with one hand while tossing a dart with the other at Atticus' glowing right eye which he easily ducked but while doing so Brooke leaped scampering over his back while opening the door downstairs to literally disappear down the dark staircase after she broke the light with one clawed hand.
After Atticus caught the Count and easily avoided the dart even with Brooke jumping over his big back, he said, "Looks like we are back in together again my diminutive friend. Now hold on."
With that Atticus flipped the Count around onto his back and headed down the stairs as he bellowed into the darkness, "Lena, beware the brainwashed cat-girl and try not to hurt her...too much!"
That last remark also understandably earned Atticus an elbow jab in the side from Count Cassanuendo.
Commander Sandy Bell-Uljanov narrowed her blue eyes as she replied to Kaj from Fortress Kshaa's War Room, "I think he knows Kaj. I'm sending you a secret command code to the bunker door from the man himself, so see if it works, then go in and back Atticus up. I've got a security team coming to your station but don't wait for them - go on in!"
Kaj responded with, " Under-stood Sandy."
With that Kaj set Micfi down in the main compound and said calmly, "Stay here and give that device to Attila to examine."
Then Kaj pivoted on his foot and headed back to the bunker. However, as Kaj went back to the door, the diminutive Micfi Newlo pocketed the light distortion device and followed closely behind him, using his own bulk to shield her from his view.
When Kaj got to the door with the armed plasma turrets, he took a deep breathe and said quietly, "Here goes nothing."
With that he entered the code then watched as the turrets powered back down. Then the door opened as a computerized voice from the panel said, "Welcome back Commander Widowmaker."
With that Kaj stepped in and as the door closed behind him, he heard heavy foot thumping descending the dark staircase nearby. So he gave his ocular implants a second to compensate for the darkness then, with his excellent night vision, he descended the steps with his service pistol in hand.
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Post by Lena Marr on Apr 30, 2019 14:31:26 GMT
Lena Marr quickly grabbed some of the loose electrical wire in Atticus' basement workshop, making a thin metal noose. With that in her left hand and the machete in her right, the Castithan former assassin yelling, "Bring it on" as she awaited the feline Synth-Sister to emerge from the darkness. Too late, she saw in her peripheral vision a blurred figure entered the light from her right just as a fire extinguisher hit the right side of her head. As she tumbled to the ground, she muttered, "Well that just ain't fair. You've had some upgrades, haven't you?" Lena didn't stay conscious to hear any answer as her limp body fell to the ground.
As Brooke dropped the fire extinguisher and hog-tied Lena with her own electrical wire noose, the feline Synth-Sister yelled over her shoulder, "I'm not brainwashed Atticus! What I do is what's best for the Synth Empire, and I'm a loyal patriot to my people!" Then turning to Ruby still secured to the work table by machinery, Brooke popped her razor sharp claws gesturing for Chris and Dr. Orion to back away which they fearfully did as Brooke growled to Ruby, "You should have been loyal to the All-Father Sister! But if you won't do your sacred duty, I will do it for you when I thrust my claw into your chest and pull your heart out of you setting off the singularity bomb that will save our people from the Paradise Protectors' wrath!"
Lady Christianna often felt she was invisible, which wasn't true but she often went unnoticed being a small skinny quiet Castithan, as in this situation with Brooke. Lady picked up the fire extinguisher that Brooke had discarded, then slammed it hard into the back of Brooke's black maned head - to not avail. Brooke merely turned and with a look of disgust, knocked the extinguisher out of Lady's hand and across the room saying, "I HAVE had upgrades," Before roughly grabbing Lady and twirling her around to face the noisy stairwell, this time making sure she had a firm grasp on her hostage so that if anybody tried to replace Lady it would break her neck. As the first of the Protectors made it down the staircase, the feline Synth Sister threatened with desperation in her voice, "Go back up that staircase of I will rip out Lady Christianna's throat! I swear I will!"
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Micfi Newlo had followed Kaj into the Batman Bunker noting the security measures at the door as she did. A microscopic nanobot had activated in her brain when the young Castithan had reached the bunker's door "suggesting" she sneak in and go exploring as another nanobot in her eye began to record everything she saw. As Kaj went downstairs, Micfi smiled as she walked from room to room, opening drawers and cabinets as her natural curiosity was stimulated even more by the Suggestive Nanobot. However as the Recording Nanobot tried to connect to a live feed, Atticus' defensive measure thwarted it so it had to be "satisfied" with merely recording whatever the child saw.
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Post by Atticus Batman on May 1, 2019 9:29:47 GMT
Lady Christianna often felt she was invisible, which wasn't true but she often went unnoticed being a small skinny quiet Castithan, as in this situation with Brooke. Lady picked up the fire extinguisher that Brooke had discarded, then slammed it hard into the back of Brooke's black maned head - to not avail. Brooke merely turned and with a look of disgust, knocked the extinguisher out of Lady's hand and across the room saying, "I HAVE had upgrades," Before roughly grabbing Lady and twirling her around to face the noisy stairwell, this time making sure she had a firm grasp on her hostage so that if anybody tried to replace Lady it would break her neck. As the first of the Protectors made it down the staircase, the feline Synth Sister threatened with desperation in her voice, "Go back up that staircase of I will rip out Lady Christianna's throat! I swear I will!" Hearing her, before I got to the bottom of the steps, I set the Count down and reached just above us, where I opened a well-hidden trap door. Then I lifted the Count up into it and handed him a flashlight as I pointed towards the back of the bunker then to my weapon, hoping he would get the unspoken message that the compartment I had just placed him in actually leads to my basement armory (which would put him somewhere behind Brooke with me in front of her.), and seeing Kaj coming down the stairs I gestured him to hold stop and go back upstairs. Now I just had to find a way to stall Brooke for time. As I reached the bottom of the stairs I stopped and replied with, "How is killing your friends ever a good thing when we have never done anything to hurt your or your precious empire? Your All-Father is the one hurting everybody. He even has sisters turning on sisters. Besides killing your sister and destroying those in this bunker will only cause the Protectors to focus all their energy on destroying the Synth Empire, where as I have been more than content to leave them be as long as the All-father stuck to his agreement not to force his will on Paradise. Also if anyone is a traitor it is you. Family should ALWAYS put family first, for they are truly all any of us have. Instead your All-Father uses you all as pawns and sends you to exterminate each other once you have outlived your usefulness. That is NOT the act of family that is the act of a ruthless overlord who cares nothing for his people or his 'children'. Not to mention that while you're All-Father keeps breaking his own agreements with us, the Inquisition continues to grow stronger. And you are really going to kill the one person that is able to convince me not to destroy you and your All-Father? Face it even if that happens, she is dead once you detonate that bomb anyway. Also there is no guarantee that bomb will destroy me and EVERYBODY could tell you that IF Lady dies but I survive, then I will forget about our friendship and instead I will put every last bit of my being into destroying the All-Father and any and all Synth that continue to blindly follow him! Also it seems there is something that you do not realize even with all of your upgrades and time spent with us....." I hated calling Brooke's bluff when Lady's life was on the line but I also knew Lady would understand and forgive me, even if I could never forgive myself if this all goes wrong. With that, as my aura steadily grew bright white, I channeled an electric ball into my hand and hurled it right at Lady's neck and more specifically the locket I gave her and that she ALWAYS wears containing a piece of my Grid-cloth (a piece of my second skin and therefore a piece of my essence), where it hit my target perfectly. Upon impact with the locket, the Grid-cloth piece inside the locket absorbed the energy and activated a protective bubble around Lady, with it starting as a skin-tight membrane and quickly expanding into a full Grid-shied forcibly causing Brooke to release Lady. Then I lunched forward and knocked Brooke away from Ruby and Lady. She of course was able to counter my moves thanks to her upgrades and land several blows on me due to her smaller and more agile frame, including countering several of my knife and fist strikes with her claws and tearing pieces of my Grid cloth (Which of course hurt as it is part of me and therefore more of a second skin that I can shed than it is mere cloth), which I kept healing to give me some added protection since all of this came down before I had a chance to put on any armor. My strength and energy just had to hold up until Brooke was no longer a threat to us or her sister, however that may come about. However my current strategy was not actually to kill her but to get her away from the table while I also pushed her back towards the armory, hoping that the Count gets there first and perhaps grabs a net-thrower or something so we can slow her down or stop her without killing her. However it would also get me into the armory where I could get a more formidable weapon than my boot-knife in case I do end up having to put kitty down for good, even if a small part of me genuinely doesn't want to because I really have grown fond of Brooke and her sisters.
As Kaj went back up to the main floor of the bunker, he noticed cabinets open that he knew Lady and Atticus had always kept closed, either for appearance or more importantly to keep their children from playing with whatever may be contained within, even though the drawers containing dangerous things such as kitchen knives were all fitted with child-safety devices that the twins couldn't get open at their young ages. So Kaj started to investigate the bunker. He of course started by thoroughly investigating the first floor. Then he moved up to the second. The first stop there was the pet-room. However upon looking in Kaj only saw the Rat-monkey Bonzo in there swinging around on his tire swing. Upon seeing Kaj, Bonzo leapt off his swing and towards the purple Bio-man. Just before Kaj could close the door to Bonzo's enclosure, the rat-monkey had reached him and hopped onto his shoulder. Every time Kaj tried to remove him, Bonzo would jump on his head or to the other shoulder. So Kaj gave up and left Bonzo on his shoulder and left the monkey's room. Then they continued looking and Kaj swore he could her the sounds of a child playing coming from the twins' nursery. So he headed there. As he neared the nursery, Kaj saw that he wasn't the only one investigating the sounds for he saw on the other side of the hall, the long tail of Atticus Batman's faithful giant lizard Caraid (Batman's version of a guardian and faithful companion), as the big lizard sauntered into the nursery to investigate. So Kaj with pistol once again in hand, and the rat-monkey chattering on his shoulder, Kaj quietly headed towards the nursery as well. That way he could see what caused the noise and caught Caraid's attention, for when Atticus wasn't around for her to snuggle by Kaj knew that Caraid was always wandering and protecting the bunker (Her domain. She is a territorial lizard after all. So of course she would take it upon herself to protect her "family's" home. Although she is always so gentle around the Batman twins and even the pesky rat-monkey, since they are part of HER family). |
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Post by Volodja Uljanov on May 1, 2019 14:14:54 GMT
The Count got the cue and headed into the armoury indeed and for a moment he was astounded by the amount and variety of sharp, pointy, flaming, plasma ejecting, bullet spitting and otherwise health damaging objects his eyes spotted on the walls, shelves, tables and floor. It was a dream come true for any gun crazy person, but since the Count had to pick one and neutralize Brooke, he was fond of, he rose a mental flag with the "Farewell to Arms!" slogan and at least for now became a pacifist. "Too bladed," he sighed when he spotted a mounted samurai sword on the wall. "And this is way too fiery," he said after looking at a flame-thrower in the corner. "Way too powerful," he said and spurned a shotgun collection as well. Even an old police baton seemed way too radical for him, but by that club was also an old metal riot shield which caught his eye, because it was mostly meant for protection and some occasional pushing. Despite the fact that he had to stand on tiptoes to look over it's upper edge, he didn't hesitate any more and saying laconically "With it or on it", the Count grabbed it and begun his interpretation of the Greek hoplitodromia (which means "race of soldiers" and was an ancient foot race, part of the Olympic Games where competitors had to run wearing the helmet and greaves of the hoplite infantryman from which the race took its name. Oh, and the shield of course).  Since the Count was quite a diminutive he had to push the shield in front of him and in the dim lit areas it seemed that the shield was moving by itself. Count's plan was simple. He intended to use the shield to slow Brooke down and direct her away from her path but not to corner her because she might begin a fight. First he seemed to be successful, because after the peeking over the edge again and seeing Brooke, he begun to move towards her. Unfortunately for the Count he was covered with the shield and since Brooke couldn't see that it was the Count, she reached out her clawed hand to block the attacking shield and tempered blades cut through the shield metal... Count collapsed to the floor still covered by the shield. Despite of his courage he released a painful moan, because he discovered that Brooke's claw had accidentally cut off something very dear to him... |
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Post by Lena Marr on May 2, 2019 0:28:26 GMT
Micfi Newlo put on the cowboy hat made of skittering skin that Lady Christianna wore as the Mistress of Sorrow when she found it in the back of Lady's closet. The child had also put on the black lipstick Lady still had when she was going through her Goth stage before Lady met Atticus. Micfi stared at an interesting weapon Atticus had in his nightstand but didn't touch it for fear of setting it off. She bounced on the Batman couple's King-sized bed, concluding it was too soft. Finally once bored there, she went to the twins' bedroom, playing with the toys there even though they were far below her child level. Still, never having such toys when she was that young, they were all new and interesting to her.
Micfi was looking at the planet themed baby mobile making it turn to chime a jaunty tune above the twins' old cradle pulled into a corner of their room when the giant pet lizard Caraid walked in making a hissing noise startling the Castithan child so much she jumped into the cradle. With a loud crack of wood, the cradle broke dumping Micfi still wearing the cowboy hat onto the floor in front of Caraid. Although she had never seen one, she played possum laying on her side hoping the giant lizard would move on but instead it merely flicked its long tongue into her ear tickling her and making her giggle. Micfi rolled on her stomach kicking her feet in the air smiling as she stared into Carid's face who himself plopped down on his stomach to face her as she said cheerfully, "Now what's your name big fella?"
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Brooke jumped on the shield on the Count's chest as he lay in the armory while saying, "Damn it Count, I told you to stay out of it. I don't want to hurt you," affectionately stroking his face with the tip of her tail before using the shield as a spring board to leap again over Atticus' head as he stood in the doorway to get once again within striking range of her synth sister. However this time, her black furred tail was within Atticus' reach as she flew over him...
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Post by Kaj Oenfer on May 2, 2019 3:46:40 GMT
Although she had never seen one, Micfi played possum laying on her side hoping the giant lizard would move on but instead it merely flicked its long tongue into her ear tickling her and making her giggle. Micfi rolled on her stomach kicking her feet in the air smiling as she stared into Carid's face who himself plopped down on his stomach to face her as she said cheerfully, "Now what's your name big fella?"
Kaj walked in and surveyed the room and damaged crib as he walked over and knelt by Caraid patting her on the head as he said, "Well girl it looks like you just met the newest member of the family. If you are lucky perhaps Micfi will actually play with you with out trying to ride you or chew on your tell."
Then Kaj turned his attention to Micfi as he said in his usual calm and friendly tone, "I think some body listens as well as her aunt. I also think your cousin Caprice will need a new crib. I hear you will have your own room here, so let us hope the Prime Commander gets you a more durable bed. Now it looks like you two girls just met but allow me to introduce you. Micfi this over-grown gecko is Caraid and as Atticus's faithful companion she can be just as protective of home and family as him."
Caraid hissed upon being called an over-grown gecko but Kaj ignored it and gave her a chin rub as he said, "And Caraid your new friend here is Micfi. So do not eat her as she is family."
Just then the rat-monkey on his shoulder squeeked. So Kaj reached over and rubbed Bonzo's chin and continued with, "and Micfi, this little chatterbox is Bonzo. He lives here too."
Brooke jumped on the shield on the Count's chest as he lay in the armory while saying, "Damn it Count, I told you to stay out of it. I don't want to hurt you," affectionately stroking his face with the tip of her tail before using the shield as a spring board to leap again over Atticus' head as he stood in the doorway to get once again within striking range of her synth sister. However this time, her black furred tail was within Atticus' reach as she flew over him...
Atticus instinctively grabbed Brooke's tell and flung the flailing cat-girl forward. As she gracefully landed on the ground next to the Count, Atticus yanked a huge net off the wall and tossed it on Brooke trapping both her and the Count in the net. So Atticus yelled for Doctor Orion to come to the armory as he may be needed. Then he said, "Brooke be a good Kitty and lick his wounds while we wait for the doctor."
Then he continued with, "Count thank you for the assist, but are you alright? I am sure the doctor will be in when he isn't busy but if i need to get a first aid kit and give you some basic combat-medic-aid in the meantime then I will."
Then Atticus yelled, "Snow Angel please tell me you are fine in there!"
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Post by Volodja Uljanov on May 2, 2019 5:40:02 GMT
"I am afraid that in this particular case all doctors in the world are powerless," said Count's sad voice in the darkness. "Only a hairdresser could help me right now." He came into the light and everyone could see that the top of his wig like haircut was cut off by Brooke's claw. "Saved by the right height," he continued somewhat more merrily. "If I had been taller, I would be in much much worse condition, believe me. But it was an accident because you couldn't possibly see me, so all is forgiven." He smiled to Brooke assertively. After that he became serious again and he warned: "At moment we are in the stalemate. You can't back off, because you have a cause and we can't back off either because we also have a cause. And because of my duty to protect your sister and yourself from the regretful deed, I simply can't stay away, no matter how dear you are to me. But I have to warn everyone here that if we continue our fight, we reach to the point where I get hurt for real, because my hair isn't endless and at one point it will be my scalp which gets removed. I am willing to risk with that to prevent you from getting hurt, because even if you succeed in your mission, this deed is going to return to you in the from of guilty consciousness and I'd hate to see you getting hurt and hurting your sister. But I will fight only after all compromise attempts fail, because I still hope for a peaceful solution, no matter ho naive it seems. I just happen to believe in you, Brooke. So, shall we talk or shall we fight?"  |
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Post by Lady Christianna on May 2, 2019 9:29:40 GMT
Lady Christianna gave Atticus a thumbs up, but then realized he couldn't see her so answered loudly in her minimalist way, "S'okay!"
"A little help here BFF?" Asked Lena Marr still hogtied with electrical wire on the floor of the basement, whereupon Lady immediately grabbed some wire cutters and knelt next to Lena to set her free.
Meanwhile Brooke easily shredded the net with both claws, but seeing how close she had come to killing the Count hugged him tightly exclaiming in a husky voice, "My silly little Count, if I successfully do my duty here, I will not have time to feel guilty as we both will share eternal death from the singularity bomb as will everyone not just in this bunker but all of Fortress Kshaa and several miles beyond that. Atticus, don't judge the bomb's destructive capacity by it's size. We Synths are masters of miniaturization."
As the feline Synth powerhouse posed to leap into the fight again, Lena who was now free retrieved a small box, no bigger than a quarter, from her tool belt. Coming behind Atticus, Lena tossed the box under his arm hitting Brooke square on her forehead. A loud crackling noise was heard as Brooke's body jerked around for some time before her yellow cat-like eyes rolled backward before fluttering shut and the Synth-Sister collapsed unconscious.
A wicked smile crossed Lena's chalk white face as she said with evident pride, "Well, I'm pretty good at miniaturization too if I don't mind saying myself - which anyone who knows me knows I don't!"
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Post by Atticus Batman on May 3, 2019 0:11:10 GMT
As the feline Synth powerhouse posed to leap into the fight again, Lena who was now free retrieved a small box, no bigger than a quarter, from her tool belt. Coming behind Atticus, Lena tossed the box under his arm hitting Brooke square on her forehead. A loud crackling noise was heard as Brooke's body jerked around for some time before her yellow cat-like eyes rolled backward before fluttering shut and the Synth-Sister collapsed unconscious.
A wicked smile crossed Lena's chalk white face as she said with evident pride, "Well, I'm pretty good at miniaturization too if I don't mind saying myself - which anyone who knows me knows I don't!"
I replied with, "We also know that you don't mind showing it off either, as exhibited by the open robe."
Then I looked at Brooke and my shredded net and said, "Well so much for that rugid Hellbug net. Kitty hss definitely sharpened her claws. I knew I should have hung my electro-wire net there, and it looks like the more durable shields in my armory need to be the ones on display from now on.
Anyway Lena while the Count and I was secure Brooke with something a lot more durable than an E-rep issued Hellbug net, you better cinch that robe so it doesn't distract the good doctor while the two of you work on saving Ruby and safely dismantling that mini-boomer contained in her chest."
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Post by Lena Marr on May 6, 2019 20:32:56 GMT
Atticus Batman said, "Anyway Lena while the Count and I was secure Brooke with something a lot more durable than an E-rep issued Hellbug net, you better cinch that robe so it doesn't distract the good doctor while the two of you work on saving Ruby and safely dismantling that mini-boomer contained in her chest."
Lena Marr replied with a wicked grin, "My eyes are up here Atty-Boss! Whatever would the little woman think?" However, she did cinch up her robe before going back to Dr. Orion and Mr. Robet to work on defusing tthe singularity bomb in Ruby's chest.
Meanwhile, the feline Synth Sister, Brooke was already beginning to stir out of unconsciousness as she muttered, "My Count... I'm so sorry... but I must do or die for my empire... oh Count... what could have been... is now impossible... "
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Post by Volodja Uljanov on May 7, 2019 17:01:23 GMT
Brooke's awakening words: "My Count... I'm so sorry... but I must do or die for my empire... oh Count... what could have been... is now impossible..." evoked a aint smile on Count Casannuendo's face and while stroking Brooke's hair he begun to hum:
"Mmmmmmayby it is not exactly a failure at all, my dear Brooke. After all there might be somewhat different opinions if we speak in terms of success and failure. For example - even if you failed to detonate that bomb, you succeeded in sparing hundreds of lives, including mine. I happen to be attached to it. Especially when I keep finding more and more reasons to stick around in this world instead of premature retirement. If you want an example, then one of those reasons is you. And then there are people of Paradise. And adventures. Speaking of the people of Paradise then I must admit that they seem to enjoy their lives as well. About half an hour ago I saw those people - security guards and civil workers and even children - in the conga line, having a time of their lives..."
"At least majority of them did," he added after a small pause because he remembered Aunt Agatha's sour facial impression in that Conga line, but from the other side he also remembered Wolfram von Eschen's grin. The latter was shining like he had discovered unguarded distilling apparatus and a new moonshine formula at the same moment. And thanks to that memory of his friend Wolfram he felt that he could honestly add his opinion:
"Sometimes life can be a real ode to the joy and I think that everyone, including you, my girl, are invited to participate. Maybe, just maybe, you would like to stay with us for awhile to get introduced to alternative point of views and compare them with the one you have at moment?"
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Post by Lena Marr on May 8, 2019 7:28:47 GMT
After a few hours of a careful operation and the collaboration of Dr. Orion, Chris Robet, and Lena Marr, lena came out to Atticus and Lady Christianna and claim, "The operation is a complete success. Ruby is fine and able to talk again and is eager to answer your questions. One tiny, little hiccup, Atty-Boss! The stasis field I put the mini-singularity bomb will deteriorate over time, and when it does, the bomb will implode taking us all with it."
"Time?" Asked Lady Christianna in her minimalist way.
Lena looked at the old fashioned digital watch she wore on her wrist, "Oh, about thirty-six minutes - wait girlfriend, I've been talking about two minutes, make that thirty four minutes!"
"Shatco!" Exclaimed Lady not thinking of a better phrase to describe the situation.
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Post by Atticus Batman on May 8, 2019 12:48:35 GMT
YLena looked at the old fashioned digital watch she wore on her wrist, "Oh, about thirty-six minutes - wait girlfriend, I've been talking about two minutes, make that thirty four minutes!"
"Shatco!" Exclaimed Lady not thinking of a better phrase to describe the situation.
I replied with, "Shtako indeed my Snow Angel."
However after just a few seconds of contemplation I put on some armor as I said, "However we must do something. I may not have experience with dealing with this sort of bomb, but I am guessing that we do know such a person who may not only have experience with handling such things but hopefully also disabling them, provided the challenge peak... Marcel's interest enough for him to try.
However I do know my own strengths and abilities. As such I am positive that if I were to channel all my energies and stay focused I could put a Grid-energy field around it that would contain all the force of the singularity explosion. The one major drawback being that while I am certain I can channel enough energy to absorb the force of that blast, I am also fairly certain that absorbing all the force and energy of such a strong singularity blast all at once would most likely....rip me apart."
Seeing Lady's face and knowing my wife so well that I can read her fears and concerns clearly on her face even when she tries to hide behind her usual facade, I said, "Tianna forgive me but we both know it must be this way as it is currently our best chance of protecting Paradise and more importantly our family here. However I promised you once that I would always be here for you and the twins and that is a promise that I fully intend to keep to the best of my abilities. Just promise me that if I don't come back that you will continue to live your live and once again find haappiness....and by Irzu do NOT let anybody lie at my funeral by claiming that I was a daking hero when I Am a very bad man who just did what was necessary to save the ones he loves!"
Then before Lady had a chance to respond, I planted a huge kiss on her lips. Then I turned my back and put on my helmet as I headed towards the stairs because I did not want to see the possible tears and heartbreak I may have just caused my beloved.
After I took the sheilded bomb from Lena's hand and grabbed a bottle of my medicated rum, I headed to the stairs as I said, "I am headed to the garages to get a vehicle and will contact Marcel from there while prepping the vehicle. So Lena you may want to accompany me to the garage so you can tell him good bye and fill him in on anything he may need to know about this bomb."
Then I got to the stairs. However as I started to ascend them my strong fortitude and stoic resolve began to falter as I said to Lady (as if nobody else was listening) without looking back at her, "My Snow Angel, Lady Cristianna Batman, I do not want to leave knowing I may never return to hold you in my arms or gaze upon your loving face again, but I don't see any other option at the moment.
However....I would love to be able to just sit with and hold you for even a few seconds before I leave just in case it is indeed the last time I will be alive to do so. So I would love it if you would also accompany me to the garage. So I can hold you in my arms with you sitting on my lap one last time, before Marcel arrives and he either leaves with me to try to disarm this bomb or......I leave by myself and forcibly detonate it while I do everything in my power to keep it's destructive properties contained. Although I will understand if you choose not to join me in the garage."
With that I headed up the stairs not looking back to see if Lady or Lena were following me. Once upstairs I saw a security team had arrived and were tending to Lebeau. However I stepped around them without a word and stepped outside.
On my way to the garage I contacted Marcel and upon his answering, I said, "Marcel I know we don't care for each other, however I have a challenge for you. I have in my possession an extremely powerful mini singularity bomb. We have less than thirty minutes to disarm it before it explodes and I thought you would be the man for the challenge. However you need to know that I will sheild the two of us and the bomb in a Grid-energy field that will contain the blast if you fail. While the blast will be contained and therefore save our loved ones, the two of us would be in the blast and therefor ripped apart. I am on my way to the main garage. I will have to leave in 4 minutes at most even if I must take this challenge by myself."
After giving Marcel a chance to respond, I ended the call as I entered thw garage. Then I signed out a Raptor and climbed into it. Next I started and prepped it for my possible last journey. I also removed my helmey, opened my Rum bottle and began to chug it to get my energy nack and fortify it, while fighting the urge to look back the way I came out of fear that Lady may choose not to come bid me a (possible) final farewell.
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