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Topic Started: Aug 21 2015, 05:37 PM (6,626 Views)
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GRAPPLING HOOK!

-Military Base-

“Do your powers hurt you sometimes too? Like there's something in you that's trying to get out?”

"Oh darling..." Melanie said softly, moving to sit next to Blake as well and stroking his red hair softly.

"Kanna sat in silence for a moment, thinking about his question. She knew what he was talking about-

"No" she answered truthfully. Not in the way that you're experiencing at least....But I do understand what you're feeling. Your mother had the same issues"

From her spot Melanie stiffened a bit but she gave a little nod. "It probably doesn't help that you have your father's too...It's not the best combination..."

"Where does it hurt the most?" Kanna asked, looking over the boy.

-Apartment-

“Edda takes after his father that way. It's both endearing and frustrating.”

Chloe couldn't help but to give a little laugh, running her hand through her short hair. She really did like Edda's parents....They were so much like how she imagined actual parents to be.

“If you are feeling up to it, bring your bow along, and some arrows. Try to keep distance, and don't over exert yourself dear.”

Chloe nodded. "Will you both keep an eye on Liam? I'm....Worried about him. He takes after Edda. He's also heard a lot of the stories, I don't want him to do anything stupid."

-Limo-

“You must know my goal, Madame Rouge, is to take back what is rightfully mine. I will make the Enclave bend its knee to me. That is already a certainty... so what is it you get out of assisting me?”

"Kuvira...I only wsh to be on the right side of history." Rouge said simply, taking a sip of her drink. "We used to be the finest society on Earth, a powerhouse that no one would dare question. We had traditions and hierarchies that were respected. Your father was respected, but also the most feared man I knew.... But now....Well you're aware of the state of Panem in the last ten years. The past is being wiped out, your father's name tarnished. Your reputation with the public probably wouldn't be much better..."

From Rouge's spot she could see Jade's hand clenching. Autumn was a sore subject for her.

"I want to help you restore what was suposed to be yours. The society your father wanted to leave you rather than this hellhole.

She also wanted to kill her and take her place of power but that wasn't until later.


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Connor frowned a bit. It sounded like Haruka was the kind of person who lived for this kind of drama and danger... which he could understand since Chloe was a dear friend, but it was still a type of life he'd rather avoid.

“... I suppose that's true, but after what we've been through, I'm fine with a life that's not very interesting.”

[Mojave Wasteland]

Haruka's eyes widened at the sight of a solid gold bar. She picked it up and moved it about, realizing just how heavy it was – and from the serial number engraved on it, it appeared to be real. A pre-flare relic of the old world.

“Daaaaamn, turns out you're loaded? Never would have guessed from looking at you.” Haruka grinned. “Well, that's good. This will definitely work with the Silver Rush.”

[Limo]

Kuvira didn't quite believe Rouge. No one did things for free. Rouge would get something out of this, Kuvira just didn't know what. For now it didn't matter. She needed allies to take back Panem – and once she had power, she could worry about other issues.

“Then I will graciously accept your aid, Madame Rouge.” Kuvira agreed.

[Freeside Streets]

Kellogg didn't notice he was being followed, but he was moving cautiously. He followed the road towards the main gates that lead back out into the Wasteland, but then stopped and headed down an alleyway close to the main gate.

It was a remote alley, behind some mostly unused buildings. Not the sort of place one could easily follow him without arousing suspicion.
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-Military Base-

Blake paused, considering the question.

“...Most?” he finally asked, looking confused. “It always kind of hurts... Less when Samara can come out though...”

Probably because manifesting her drew down his electrical powers that couldn't leave anywhere else.

-Apartment-

“Of course! Liam is a good kid,” Evelyn said, nodding her head. “We'll make sure the kids are safe. Bedwyr brought enough firepower to make a Brotherhood of Steel platoon pause.”

Paul walked up, knocking softly on the door to announce his presence.

“I'm coming too.” Paul signed towards Chloe, who by now probably knew enough sign language to get by learning it from Edda when he taught Liam.

-The Atomic Wrangler-

“I can understand that,” Lily said, nodding her head. “What do you do for a living? I don't think Haruka recognized him but I realized your friend is an Adwr, a pretty big name back in the NCR...”

-Mojave Wasteland-

Edda shrugged slightly, he was never that comfortable talking about his family's wealth. Even Chloe only found out about it after he had proposed.

“We get along well enough,” Edda simply said, “But yah, this will give the Silver Rush reason to think I wanna play ball.”

-Freeside Streets-

Someone else might have paused at the alleyway, hesitated about going in.

Gallic did not achieve everything he had in life by being hesitant.

So he followed Kellogg in, expecting some counter attack, ready to fight if needed.
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[Freeside Alley]

At the end of the alley, Gallic would find Kellogg standing by a large dumpster with his back to the front of the alley. Kellogg had his metal hand brought up in front of his face and was speaking into a device mounted on his wrist.

“Mick claims they turned in everything they have, but I don't believe him. I have a few of the sentries monitoring communication, just to see... but it doesn't seem like he's in touch with any authorities, at least beyond New Vegas.”

He paused, lowering his hand as he turned around slowly, to see Gallic appearing at the other side.

“... You picked the wrong guy to follow, pal.” Kellogg pulled his revolver. “Who are you? Work for one of the casinos? One of Castor's goons? NCR, maybe?”

[The Atomic Wrangler]

“We run a health clinic.” Connor explained, feeling a fresh wave of sadness that they were out here instead of back home. Their patients depended on them. He had several people he was still in the middle of long-term healing treatments, and a few expectant mothers who could be due any day now.

And here he was in a dingy bar in New Vegas, running for his life.

[Mojave Wasteland]

“So if you've got all this gold, why are you out here at all?” Haruka asked, raising an eyebrow. “When my brother called and said I needed to help some 'friends of Panem' in a bad way in New Vegas, I expected... well, I don't know what I expected, but not somebody with enough gold to buy a casino.”

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-Military Base-

"Samara...." Kanna repeated, looking to Melanie, She could tell the young woman was tired. She looked back to Blake. "Could you bring her out? May I meet her?"

-Apartment-

Chloe turned to see Paul, the woman giving a small grin. She had to admit it would be better to have company- not to mention she trusted Edda's best friend with her own life without hesitation.

"Alright then, you can bear witness when I kill my husband for leaving me being" she joked, looking back to Evelyn. "Thank you for this....I'm hoping we can fix this all quickly, and get back to normal soon...The kids don't deserve any of this, I want to get back to normal for their sakes."

-The Atomic Wrangler-

Sarai could see the sadness in Connor's face and instantly moved to take his hand, leaning against his arm. "But we'll be back to it soon..." she said reassuringly.

After years of Connor being the source of comfort for her she felt it only right that she be it now. Admittedly she was still very similar to the girl he saved from a life of being an Avox so many years ago, and because of that her anxiety was usually most obvious. She loved her family with everything she had- but she was also terrified of having to relive anything from the ages of 12 to 16.

-Limo-

“Then I will graciously accept your aid, Madame Rouge.”

"Very good" Rouge said with a smile before looking to both Jade and Sire. "You two do what she tells you to"

Jade stiffened but nodded. She knew something was off about all of this, but now wasn't the time to bring it up. She'd hold her tongue for now.

"I will work on getting you more aid but in the meantime....You may not be aware but Jade and Sire killed a man known as Castor last night. One of the richest men in New Vegas and a bit of a defacto leader. Either way he was one of the richest men in the city and now we have access to his personal accounts." she handed Kuvira a PDA. "It's loaded with bank numbers and personal accounts. I've already started pulling, though I imagine someone will thik to firewall them again soon enough. Go ahead and use the funds available to further the cause."

One again Jade raised a brow, but said nothing. A moment later she felt the car stop. They were back to where they started.

"I am but a phone call away, though i'm sure i'll be reaching out with more assistance soon enough." Rouge said, opening the door for the three. "Please let me know if you need anything from me in the meantime..."


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-Freeside Alley-

Gallic paused for just a moment, staring at the revolver. He could just attack this man, but he needed information.

“Hey, relax buddy,” Gallic said, shifting his speaking voice to sound like a local, “I just overheard you at Mick's, you's said that you were workin' for a Nomura? I might know someone who could... help 'em out, as such.”

-The Atomic Wrangler-

Lily frowned slightly, then nodded.

“We'll get you back as soon as possible. I'll make sure Haruka doesn't drag her feet,” Lily said to them, nodding.

-Mojave Wasteland-

Edda paused for a moment, glancing towards Haruka.

“Part of the reason my family has the money it has is because we don't spend it frivolously. Don't get me wrong, if I could use my entire fortune to make sure my friends and family stayed completely safe and free, I would, but that won't solve this,” Edda said, shaking his head. “These people want us dead, and I doubt they'd stop if I just paid them.”

He didn't add that one of them almost killed his wife, and another attacked his son, and Edda was determined to make sure they got buried nice and deep.

-Military Base-

Blake nodded, closing his eyes, focusing.

“Samara... can you come out, please? Grandma wants to meet you!” Blake asked, speaking quietly.

-Apartment-

Paul grinned back, nodding towards Chloe.

“Hopefully, dear,” Evelyn said, “Stay safe... and oh, here!”

She turned to her bag and pulled out some small medical supplies, which included some stimpacks, small devices that could give some instant healing.

“Here, just in case. Hopefully you won't need it.”
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[Freeside Alley]

Kellogg looked skeptically at Gallic. He watched Gallic carefully, half-tempted to just shoot him immediately... but if this guy knew something about Nomura...

“I can promise you, my employer doesn't need the help of street trash like you.” Kellogg replied with a sneer, but he didn't make a move. “... But I am curious what you know about the boss. Not many people around here recognize the name Rin Nomura.”

[The Atomic Wrangler]

Connor felt a sense of warmth and partial relaxation flow through him at Sarai's touch. She was the one person in the world who could calm him down in a time like this. He was worried about their children and their friends, worried that their past would engulf them and destroy the life they had worked to build – but as long as she was with him, he felt like they could overcome it all.

“We appreciate it.” Connor said to Lily.

[Mojave Wasteland]

“Running won't save your friends and family either.” Haruka pointed out grimly as they started on their way back towards the city. “I can get you out of New Vegas, sure, and once we're done with this Silver Rush job I can provide you with weaponry to help keep you safe, but if your enemies are determined to kill you, then the only way to actually protect those you care about is to kill them first.”

Haruka shook her head. Maybe she'd been in New Vegas too long, but she was never one to take chances when it came to enemies.

[Limo]

Kuvira didn't trust Rouge, but she would accept the money and the help. She could use Jade and Sire and she could put the money to work with her plans. She nodded, taking the PDA.

“Thank you. I can put all of this to good use.” Kuvira wanted to play her hand close to the chest, so she said no more, stepping out of the car and heading back towards her garage.

Sire paused, turning a skeptical eye at Rouge and Jade, but not wanting to question things when Kuvira might hear.
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-Freeside Alley-

If Gallic hadn't spent literally decades on keeping on a facade, on having to make sure his face gave nothing away, the mention of the name Rin Nomura would have caused him to gasp, to reveal some form of recognition beyond that.

“You think I'm simply street trash?” Gallic instead asked, feigning annoyance. “My boss just don't deal with people face ta face without sendin' me first. Gotta blend in with the crowd, ya hear? He heard about Nomura. Robotics expert is what he told me.”

Well, it was time to gamble. It couldn't really be the Rin he knew, but if it was... he had to find out, by any means. If he was wrong... then he might have to kill this man and walk away.

“Former Enclave too, what I heard,” Gallic added, deciding to press his luck. “No jugdin' there, lots of former Enclave ran off when that rebellion happened.”

Himself included.

-Mojave Wasteland-

“I know,” Edda said, shaking his head, “And I will, if I get the chance. Connor, Sarai... they're... better then I am. They're healers, they're builders, they don't like violence. And Chloe... don't get me wrong, she loves a good fight, and if someone threatens her or our kid, she'll take them out in the heat of a battle and not really lose sleep over it... but I'm not sure she could walk up to someone and just kill them. But if I get that chance to take out those threatening my friends and family, I will do that.”
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[Limo]

Jade stepped out of the car behind Kuvira, watching as the limo holding Madame Rouge disappeared around the corner. She narrowed her eyes for a moment before turning back to Kuvira. "I need to talk to you. In private."

This could only end well.

[Apartment]

Chloe took the medical equipment, staring down at it for a moment before moving forward and giving Evelyn a sudden hug. She never had proper caring parents so every time she was reminded by them that parents could be good, caring people...Well she appreciated it.

"Thanks. And thanks for taking care of Liam. You both are wonderful grandparents" she said

[Military Base]


A second later and the air in the small room became much colder, Melanie stiffening in her spot as a small girl around Blake's age appeared in a puff of dark smoke. She had seen the little girl many times before, but every time it caught her off guard- perhaps because she spent so much time trying to keep her own shadow being hidden away...

The little girl opened her eyes, looking to Blake before eying Kanna. She ultimately ignored Melanie. "Who is she?" she asked in a tiny voice.

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Kellogg watched Gallic carefully, sizing him up. The man looked disheveled and dirty, and he spoke like the kind of wannabe big-shot Kellogg was used to dealing with... but there was something else about him.

Kellogg didn't know what it was, but there was something about Gallic that made him uncomfortable. He had the thought he should simply kill him here and now... but he did seem to know something about Rin, and that could be problematic. Kellogg at least had to learn what he knew, and how he had learned that.

“Former Enclave...” Kellogg repeated, and smirk. “Something like that. You've got balls to try approaching me, but clearly you – or at least whoever you work for – has some brains, or very good connections to know Nomura's name.”

Kellogg lowered his revolver. “What's your name, pal?”

[Mojave Wasteland]

Haruka listened, and she believed Edda. She sighed, running her hand through her hair. These four seemed odd, but they also seemed like decent people. Just like the rumors said. She could see why Musashi would agree to help them out.

“Then there's no point runnin' from Rouge, is there? It's better to just end her.” Haruka smirked slightly. “... I think I can help with that. Maybe even get some, ah, unofficial support from the Enclave.”

The walls of Freeside's gates could be seen now, down the road.

“... I can at least get your kids out of town, and your friends.” Haruka added.

[Kuvira's Garage]

Kuvira turned to Jade, and then slowly nodded and motioned for her to follow. She left Sire behind at the curbside and walked to the back of the garage – and the ground opened in front of them, revealing a large passageway that led beneath the garage.

Kuvira walked in without a word, and at the end of the tunnel was a large room with several training dummies. The walls were lined with guns and explosives – and it was clear this was Kuvira's true base.

She turned, and the tunnel closed behind Jade as Kuvira flipped on a light.

“This is as private as it gets. Speak.”

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-Apartment-

Evelyn smiled at Chloe, hugging her daughter-in-law back.

“You're a wonderful daughter as well,” Evelyn said, “And a great mother yourself, Liam is a good kid, and that's a lot of your doing as well as Edda's.”

-Military Base-

Blake smiled as Samara appeared, taking her hand happily. “That's my grandma! She can probably help us.”

-Freeside Alley-

Gallic smiled slightly, nervous but keeping it hidden. Rin Nomura... it couldn't be. She died... didn't she?

But he never did see the body, he couldn't get close, not with Autumn's agents watching him... But surely she would have let him know, somehow?

“Tell your boss that... Taichi wants to talk with her,” Gallic said. When Rin had told Gallic she was expecting, Taichi had come up as a name if it was a boy... It had been a girl, Nanami, of course.

-Freeside Outskirts-

Edda smiled slightly, nodding towards Haruka. “Thanks, I do appreciate that. Let's go and head back, then we'll handle these Silver Rush people...”
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-Apartment-


Chloe gave a small grin, happy for the praise. Sometimes she felt like she was barely getting by at being a parent, so these words were very much appreciated. The woman stepped back, taking her pack with her as she headed out with Paul. Of course before they left she needed to do one more thing.

The woman poked her head into the room where Rue, Liam and Caitlin were playing (or causing trouble). "Miho?"

-Military Base-


Samara wasn't sure what to think but she did relax- a bit.

"So this is her...." Kanna said calmly, moving forward to touch the girl's cheek. She raised a brow at her coldness. "Where do you come from?"

"Blake" Samara answered automatically. "I come from him"

"From his powers?"

Samara nodded.

Kanna looked to the small boy "Can you use your powers when she's out like this?"

-Kuvira's Garage-


Jade followed Kuvira down into her bunker of sorts, the woman wondering just how often the she used this place....Of course there were plenty of people out to get her so....

“This is as private as it gets. Speak.”

Jade cut to the chase..."I worked for your father for years and I was one of his most trusted Peacekeepers up until the day he died. There was no man I knew in all of Panem that was more brilliant that him, nor one more ruthless. I respected him then and even now, even moreso than Rouge. She's up to something. I don't know what yet but I know she wants you dead for some reason...."

The woman crossed her arms over her chest. "I trust that you inherted some smarts from your dad so i'm sure you're already aware of that, but either way I want you to know I want to continue what Autumn started- and i'm happy to freeze the blood in the veins of anyone who tries to prevent that"

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-Apartment-

Liam looked up as his mom entered the room, where a large cloth was unrolled, and one of his father's handguns had been completely dissambled. Liam was attempting to teach Rue and Caitlin how to put them together, reasoning, in his kid mind, that if Caitlin was going to try and shoot things, she should learn how to the right way, so he was doing what his dad had done.

“Mamma!” Liam said, getting up and hurrying over. “Are you okay?”

-Military Base-

Blake nodded, holding up his hand, shadows swirling around it, expanding as it swirled around him gently, before disappearing.

“I can still use them... why would they go away?” Blake wondered.

With his electricity super charging his powers, Blake had a lot of power he could access.
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[Freeside Alley]

Kellogg watched this 'Taichi' for several moments, considering his options. He couldn't just kill him – not if he really did know the boss. Nomura had never mentioned a 'Taichi', but she rarely told anyone more than she deemed they needed to know. Kellogg had worked for her for a long time – he knew better than to potentially cross her.

So there was only one option.

Kellogg reached into his pack and pulled out a small brass key, which he handed to Gallic.

“At the end of the Strip is a big, fancy casino called the Ultra-Luxe. Fountain out front, lots of lights, you can't miss it. That key is for Room 208, where I've been staying on business. You go to that room, sit down – leave my stuff the hell alone – and wait. If you're someone Nomura wants to talk to, she'll contact you.”

Kellogg paused, and then flashed a dry smile. “If not, I'm sure I'll be asked to dispose of your corpse, so try not to make a mess.”

[Freeside]

Haruka nodded, and soon enough the two reached the gates of Freeside. As always it looked as if it had seen better days. While they walked, Haruka spoke again.

“... We probably don't have a lot of time. Castor basically ran New Vegas. With his death so public, it won't be long before every major player in town decides they want to try to expand their power. It could complicate matters for us trying to get out of the way.”

[Kuvira's Garage]

Kuvira watched Jade, her face stone-cold. After a moment, she nodded and allowed the tiniest of smiles to play on her lips.

“My father always trusted you. I would very much like to trust you too – but trust is not something that comes immediately. Especially not in matters like this.”

She paused, and then after a moment continued. “I'm well-aware Rouge intends to use me to further her own goals. I intend to do the same to her. The Autumn family built the Enclave. We picked up the pieces after the Flare destroyed the world. We rebuilt law and order, and established an empire that could have lasted eternally.”

Gallic had ruined that. Kuvira shook her head. “If you are truly committed to finishing what my family has started, then I welcome your help. Just know that when the time comes – and it will come, I have no doubt – you will have to choose to side with me, or with Rouge.”

Kuvira nodded curtly. There was nothing more to say. Jade would be an invaluable ally, for as long as her loyalty lasted.

“... But Rouge can wait. Right now thanks to you we have an opportunity. Castor's death has created a power vacuum, and someone will want to fill it. It will be me, of course, but there are others who will try. The Van Graff' siblings who run the Silver Rush have long wanted more power, and there is a woman who recently took control of the Ultra-Luxe. No one has seen her in public, but she has the money for some impressive guards.”

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[Apartment]

Chloe blinked when she spotted her son, the small boy seemed to be disassembling his father's gun with both Rue and Caitlin watching on. Ironically this didn't fill her with any worry, the boy knew better than most adults how to handle weapons like these- obviously better than she did.

“Mamma! Are you okay?”

"I am" she answered, pulling the boy into a quick hug "I'm feeling so much better that i'm gonna go help your dad and Caitlin and Rue's parents. But I need you to take care of things while i'm gone okay? Watch out for the girls and help your grandparents and Miss. Gem. Okay?"

[Military Base]

"His powers are pretty much unaffected when this happens" Melanie explained, eyes on the small girl now in front of them. "His powers aren't like mine or even yours mom...."

Kanna nodded, turning her attention back to Samara. "And her....She's-"

"As far as it looks human...But not" Melanie answered. "It's complicated."

[Kuvira's Garage]

“My father always trusted you. I would very much like to trust you too – but trust is not something that comes immediately. Especially not in matters like this.”

Jade nodded. "Naturally. Powerful people can have powerful enemies. Trust is earned and I intend to prove mine to you."

Just know that when the time comes – and it will come, I have no doubt – you will have to choose to side with me, or with Rouge.”

"An easy choice, for both me and Sire. Sire isn't much of a thinker, but he's insane, and loyal. He'll follow me, and he's a asset to have"

“The Van Graff' siblings who run the Silver Rush have long wanted more power, and there is a woman who recently took control of the Ultra-Luxe. No one has seen her in public, but she has the money for some impressive guards.”

Jade was quiet, listening to Kuvira's explanation of the recent power struggle. She had no clue who this woman was, but it didn't really matter.

"I can easily take them out" she said "I'll bend the blood right out of their bodies...I can do worse to her, if you'd like"
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