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Post by Rising Dragon on Nov 18, 2007 2:09:13 GMT -5
Rua and Alasea both frowned at the mention of the virus, and they both shared pointed looks with one another. They both turned to Master Chief, scrutinizing him. Even though its just an offer to quest with him, they couldn't turn down a chance at stopping viral monsters. They knew the consequences of leaving them unchecked were.
"Alright," Rua said, "We're in. But Alli's going to need a heat shield or something, she doesn't have special armor like you or I do."
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Post by Ribitta on Nov 18, 2007 2:24:50 GMT -5
"That won't be a problem." Then shutting off his external speakers he said, "Cortana, upload Alasea's physical stature to my HUD please." A second later the word 'done' echoed through his helmet. With his speakers back on he spoke once more, "I'll be back momenatarily." A golden ring of light enveloped his form. A minute later he materialized once more, this time holding a suit matching the exact proportions of her body. "Incredibly light and perfectly insulated, this should fit over you like a second skin, Alasea. Now, I'm going to put some things together back in my room, I'll be waiting for you two at the door in five minutes. Alright?"
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Post by Rising Dragon on Nov 18, 2007 2:48:59 GMT -5
The girl accepted the suit and held it up in front of her by its shoulders as Master Chief went to his room. She was blushing profusely as she examined its contours, and she could feel Rua's gaze on her as she did. The suit was a cold blue, almost violet color, made of a soft, warm fabric. The lining of the suit was silver in color, and made rings around the wrist and forearm, the ankle and upper calf, as well as the shoulders and waist. A gold-colored symbol was emblazoned on the right chest of the suit.
Alasea looked back at Rua while still holding the suit. He was smirking. She let out a nervous giggle, and wondered just why people made these things skintight. The two retreated back to their room for her to change into the outfit.
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Post by Ribitta on Nov 18, 2007 3:02:10 GMT -5
The Chief gathered a couple of weapons for the trip, it was going to be interesting. Five minutes later he arrived back at the doorway, a pistol on either hip, and a shotgun on his back. He knew something was going to go wrong, after all, it was the most dangerous part of the general area of Ymaggion. He was quite curious to meet a Golem though. Titanic rock creatures that destroyed everything in their path and were fabled to be resistant to all attacks.
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Post by Rising Dragon on Nov 18, 2007 3:51:11 GMT -5
Rua went about helping Alasea remove her armor, adjusting the straps that held the cuirass and pauldrons in place while she removed the rest of the armor, and then undressed. Her face felt like it was burning, as she could feel Rua watching. Dammit, did he always feel the need to do this? He knows how much this embarrassed her, despite their two-year relationship.
"You can quit staring, you know," she muttered as she felt her face heat up again. She heard him chuckle behind her, and he said, "I know." Despite this, he continued to watch.
She soon put the bodysuit on, pressing a button on the wrist, causing the suit to contract around her body, making it skintight. She examined herself in the mirror, seeing how the fabric contoured to her body, and felt herself blushing. He was staring harder, too. Then she felt him approach from behind, and blushed even harder.
"Let's get this armor back on and head out," he said, much to her relief. The two quickly reapplied her armor and made their way back downstairs to meet up with Master Chief by the door.
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Post by BD on Nov 18, 2007 11:06:45 GMT -5
Outside the door, one Kite Mcknights was waiting for something to happen on a boring off-day. He walked into the tavern nearly colliding with the chief, "Woah, sorry...wait a minute...Gahm had to force you to take an off day today too, and you're all geared up...let me guess, all dressed up and nowhere to go?...or are you disobeying orders from Gahm and going after that little virus issue that showed up last night...?"
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Post by Ribitta on Nov 18, 2007 18:48:52 GMT -5
The Master Chief had muted Cortana from his external speakers. He was sure that her incessant need to prove her dominance in knowledge and wise-crack remarks could easily ruin many things. Sure enough, as soon as Kite even mentioned the Master Chief disobeying orders she began to rant about how many times Kite had done it himself.
"Disobeyed?" said Master Chief with a hint of testiness in his voice, "no, I'm taking a hike with a couple of other members. Get away from the coding. It's possible we'll bump into the virus, but that might just be a happy coincedence." As he said this Rua and Alasea appeared on the staircase coming down. Kite had happily adopted a role as an administrator of slightly higher importance than the Master Chief, and he knew it would be rude to begin without and invitation. Kite and the Chief had had their disagreements in the past, but he was dealing with Rua, so perhaps Kite wouldn't be too bad.
"We're going for a bit of a hike, care to join us Mr. McKnights?"
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Post by BD on Nov 19, 2007 13:05:22 GMT -5
"I can guess what Cortana is saying..." Kite said looking at Masterchief closely,"Just to be safe I think I will."
Kite then reached into his backpack and pulled out a wristband which he placed on his wrist,"It's that latest AURA type shield, it can withstand pretty much all enviromental strain and quite a bit of battle...so who else will be coming with us?"
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Post by Rising Dragon on Nov 19, 2007 13:57:29 GMT -5
Rua approached the two of them as they spoke, carefully keeping his face neutral. What was Kite doing here? Alasea trailed behind, standing behind Rua, as she was still slightly embarrassed by the suit. She tugged on the back of his coat once, and he looked back, noticing her faint blush. Realizing what the matter was, he brought out his ragged cloak and handed it to his girlfriend, and Alasea gratefully draped it around her form.
They arrived just as the Square-Enix Administrator inquired about the remaining party members, and Rua frowned slightly. "We will," he answered for Master Chief, crossing his arms in front of him. "That won't be a... problem, will it?"
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Post by BD on Nov 19, 2007 18:27:45 GMT -5
"Hardly, I was hoping it'd be you, we need to talk, but it can wait until after," Kite said twirling his hair.
"Oh,, and one more thing, keep it down at night, I'm a floor below you and I can hear what's going on," Kite aid, indicating that he stayed at the same hotel last night.
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Post by Rising Dragon on Nov 19, 2007 18:54:28 GMT -5
At Kite's words, Alasea turned her reddest yet, and hung her head in embarrassment, unable to look at anyone directly. Rua, however, openly glared and scowled at Kite, and actually began to growl. Yes, between Cortana and Kite, this was becoming a wonderful trip so far.
"Just watch it, Kite," he growled, "You know very well I could take you in a fight, Administrator or not."
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Post by Ribitta on Nov 19, 2007 19:32:54 GMT -5
"Their business is their business, Kite. Now, I think we should get started. The nights come quickly out here," the Chief said. "Let's just go before more arguements can spring, and Kite, I'm here for the journey, not to interrogate Rua or to go after this virus. I'd ask you do the same or else part company with us."
Without another word the Master Chief walked silently through the door and was almost immediately covered from view by the wind and snow. It was going to be fun.
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Post by BD on Nov 19, 2007 22:11:25 GMT -5
"Chill out there Rua, I'm not here to pick fights..." Kite said being rather omoinous by not indicating what his intentions where.
"As for you there Chief, keep in mind who you're talking to, but I won't be an ass and question him right now, that can wait for another day..."
Kite shot Rua a PM:
Listen good Rua, we have an issue requiring discussion later, it's not anything to pick a fight over, it's really a personal matter that can avoid an incident if clarified. When we stop for the night we'll talk then.
~Kite Mcknights
Head of Square Enix branch of the moderation department.
"On a side note, we should be leaving, it would be bothersome to have to travel in the dark."
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Post by Rising Dragon on Nov 19, 2007 22:31:54 GMT -5
"If the two of you are both off-duty, he doesn't have to," Rua said conversationally, indicating the Master Chief as he walked past Kite and out the door with Alasea following. As he stepped past the threshold, the Dragon King Armor materialized around him, the visor closing down around his face. Alasea slipped one gauntleted hand into Rua's, holding on so she didn't get lost in the snowfall.
Alright then, we'll talk about it later tonight. It's gonna be one long-ass trip to the Peak.
- Rua Dragonheart
With his PM sent, Rua activated the scanner on the Dragon King Armor's visor, locking onto Master Chief through the snow, allowing them to follow the Microsoft Administrator.
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Post by BD on Nov 20, 2007 15:36:56 GMT -5
Kite followed the two checking his inventory to make sure he had everything while walking.
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