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by Loremaster Arivs
Mon Jul 15, 2002 5:56 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

07:51 PST, Wednesday October 26th - Seattle

The elf seems to watch with a cool, impassive gaze as Lo Fong circles with the cyber-warrior. The ork bodyguard grins an ugly smile, as he keeps a hand on his sawed-off shotgun under his trenchcoat. The cybered warrior exhales slowly, drawing in a breath as he quickly steps to the right and closing ...
by Loremaster Arivs
Mon Jul 15, 2002 5:49 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

00:45:00 PST, Wednesday, October 26th - San Francisco

The phone rings exactly on time. As Kitsuko picks up, Halfpence begins to speak. "I know that you came prepared, but we still have some things to sort out before we can make the move. Down on the East Side, before you reach Silicon Valley, there's a junk yard. Toretto's. You did some work for h...
by Loremaster Arivs
Sun Jul 14, 2002 8:06 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: The Sky is Falling
Replies: 97
Views: 1670

Sound off folks. Lekkarion, Lo Fong, you still out there? Wildfire, Rico: We'll be wrapping up your last few prelude posts shortly. Lo Fong, once you take the last post and move along with it, we'll do the same for you. ;) Lekkarion: You'll have a few posts to close up your side of the prelude as we...
by Loremaster Arivs
Sun Jul 14, 2002 8:03 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

08:03 PST, Wednesday October 26th - Seattle

The Americar pulls into the parking lot across the street from George's Steakhouse. Not unexpectedly, it is a blue-collar grease pit of a bar and restaurant. Engaging the security system on the Americar, Jason makes sure his pistol is handy and walks across the street and enters the building. The sm...
by Loremaster Arivs
Mon Jul 08, 2002 5:17 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: The Sky is Falling
Replies: 97
Views: 1670

Johnny: I'm not trying to call you out, but please take care in reading the posts directed towards you. You responded as if the gangers were behind your vehicle, working their way forward. Instead, it was the exact opposite. It changes things a bit, and in a PB3, understanding the scene is very impo...
by Loremaster Arivs
Mon Jul 08, 2002 5:12 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

07:50:00 PST, Wednesday October 26th - Seattle

As the monk stares at his prey, he sees the other two men. A short, black ork stands on the far side of the vehicle, moving protectively to the lithe, pale elf in the black suit. The prey steps forward, sliding his trenchcoat to the ground, revealing the armored vest underneath. His holster and shea...
by Loremaster Arivs
Mon Jul 08, 2002 4:56 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

"It's time. It's time Ameko." The sound of her sister's voice haunts her over the phone line. "Ameko...it's...." Waking up with a start, the Japanese investigator shakes herself awake. Bad move, girl. Falling asleep with your guard down, and when waiting for a call. Checking her ...
by Loremaster Arivs
Mon Jul 08, 2002 4:46 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

The rigger watches in slow motion as his reflexes kick in. The grenade bounces off the pavement twice, loudly clattering to a stop near the open door one of the orks is at. A moment before the eruption of light and sound, the burst from the Colt rifle tears open the orks neck as he falls back. Spinn...
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Jun 21, 2002 7:29 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: The Sky is Falling
Replies: 97
Views: 1670

Lekkarion

You're a bit ahead in the timeframe I'm intending, so you'll need to wait a bit, as I play catchup with the others. The joys of being the Seattle native. :D

But I haven't forgotten you. You'll just need to be patient for a bit, as I give the stage to the rest of the folks for a bit.
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Jun 21, 2002 7:28 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

07:50:00 PST, Wednesday October 26th - Seattle

Lo Fong walks, his fingertips brushing the hoods of the cars, as he hears the vehicle slow to a halt several spaces behind him. Without looking back, his senses tell him what he needs to know. A large passenger car, at least 4 doors, with some type of modified engine, by the exhaust. The front two d...
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Jun 21, 2002 7:05 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

07:42:00 PST, Wednesday October 26th - Seattle

Jason smiles as the Americar comes alive, displaying the sensor feeds and systems status reports for the vehicle. The scanner picks up the local traffic stops, though only for the standard patrol cars. Jason smirks. Even the Star isn't foolish enough to broadcast the location of their spy drones and...
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Jun 21, 2002 6:03 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

00:23:00 PST, Wednesday, October 26th - San Francisco

Ameko sits in the silence of her home for the last several months, thinking over the path her life has taken. From the detective investigating the crimes against the populace to the spy masquerading as another person, she has played the roles that few are willing to, dealing with the monsters of hum...
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Jun 21, 2002 3:30 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: The Sky is Falling
Replies: 97
Views: 1670

It's nice to be loved....

I'd apologize but there really isn't enough "sorries" in the world to explain away my lack of activity or response. Let's just call it an adjustment period. I'm fine, the job is good, and I'll be done training in seven more days. I can however, use a PC at work on a regular basis now. And ...
by Loremaster Arivs
Mon May 13, 2002 3:24 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

00:47:00 PST, Wednesday, October 26th - Seattle

Cazador sighs. The news bears little new information, rehasing the same media clips, figures, and interviews over and over again. The island of Kyushu is in bad shape, and San Franciso is close behind. The world is on fire tonight, and it's going to get worse.
by Loremaster Arivs
Mon May 13, 2002 3:20 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

00:22:11 PST, Wednesday, October 26th - San Francisco

"Soon. Get your things ready, and I'll be back in contact with you soon. Once we've secured an out, we'll need to move quickly. I'm sorry for this Ameko..."

Halfpence's voice trails off for a moment.

"We'll find her. You know that. We will find her."
by Loremaster Arivs
Mon May 13, 2002 3:10 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

07:32:21 PST, Wednesday October 26th - Seattle

"Promises, promises, speed-freak. Look, we need to talk. Pronto. Trust me, it's worth your while."

McCaffrey coughs for a moment as he lights one of his foul Dutch Masters cigars.

"How soon can you be down at George's Steakhouse on 14th and Avondale?"
by Loremaster Arivs
Mon May 13, 2002 3:03 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

07:42:00 PST, Wednesday October 26th - Seattle

When a warrior first enters training, he learns how to truly walk. It is a skill that few citizens will ever truly master. A warrior will walk, completely confident in his step, never faltering or missing a step by his own error. Even on difficult terrain or unreliable ground, a skilled warrior will...
by Loremaster Arivs
Tue May 07, 2002 9:02 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: The Sky is Falling
Replies: 97
Views: 1670

New posts up all. I'll try to get some time tomorrow morning to post some more. If not, then Thursday morning/afternoon. Enjoy.
by Loremaster Arivs
Tue May 07, 2002 8:36 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

07:31:55 PST, Wednesday October 26th - Seattle

"Shove it, Jase."

The voice of Sergeant Stephen McCaffery greets Jason's ears. As usual, he's chewing on a toothpick, not caring how it affects his speech.

"You sleep too long anyway, fuckhead. Now get up, and quit whining."
by Loremaster Arivs
Tue May 07, 2002 8:20 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

00:45:17 PST, Wednesday, October 26th - Seattle

"No worries, Cazador. My ride is leaving now, so Mother Nature's ground-based fury is no longer a concern. We'll speak soon. I'll give you a time to meet me when I'm landing, then we can review some future business. Watch your back. Business is picking up." With that, Johnson disconnects, ...
by Loremaster Arivs
Tue May 07, 2002 8:16 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

00:21:43 PST, Wednesday, October 26th - San Francisco

"Things are not good Ameko. We need to get out of here. Colonel Saito has gone haywire. He's starting to send troops into Berkley to round up metas. His superiors have told him to back off, but he's not listening so far, blaming the metas for the quake some how. In addition, the Sons of the Pur...
by Loremaster Arivs
Tue May 07, 2002 8:08 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

The man walks onto the deck of the ship, greeted by a light breeze that bears the sharp tangy scent of metal and oil burning. As he ascends the final steps to the deck, his view settles upon the female ork who appears to run the ship. She stands with three well-dressed men clearly from the HKFEZ, ea...
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Apr 26, 2002 3:15 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: The Sky is Falling
Replies: 97
Views: 1670

Update...again

Johnny, Lo Fong: Your intro posts are up. Any questions, direct them here or to email.

Wildfire, Lekkarion: Your new ones are up folks. I'll try and keep better pace from here on out.

Johnny: I'm working on your email right now. It should go out in about ten minutes or so.
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Apr 26, 2002 3:13 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

07:31:21 PST, Wednesday October 26th - Seattle

Jacking down the redline on the engine, the Westcar swings around in a suicide powerslide. Barely keeping the wheels even, the pure force of the car's velocity begins to catch up. The back tires begin to lift as the horrible feeling of an uncontrolled roll reaches the driver's stomach. The sound of...
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Apr 26, 2002 3:06 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

07:31:21 PST, Wednesday October 26th - Seattle

The man sits in the small compartment in the bow of the ship. Unmoving, unresponsive, and uncaring; his movements are slight and minimal. If one was not looking closely, one might almost believe him dead. The monk strides past the Lotus Shrine, ignoring the stares by the residents of Seattle who gaw...
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Apr 26, 2002 2:33 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

07:31:21 PST, Wednesday October 26th - Seattle

The ship finally comes to rest against the docks, as the gangway is locked into place. Captain Sheena Manuel shakes her head, glad that the journey is finally over. The sea was way too rough out there, with all the shaking around the Ring. I'm getting too old for this shit. The female ork strides to...
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Apr 26, 2002 2:17 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

00:21:13 PST, Wednesday, October 26th - San Francisco

"Reesu's doing fine up north. And at the moment, I'm fine. We've holed up for the night. But things are bad out here, Kitsuko. I think it may be time for some vacation in colder climates." Halfpence's voice is cut out for a moment by the punctuation of gunfire. The vehicle he is in seems t...
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Apr 26, 2002 2:13 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

24:44:21 PST, Wednesday, October 26th - Seattle

"It's a bad situation down there right now. Thankfully, my business wrapped up early. I'm currently en route back to Seattle. Once I've had some time to take care of matters on the home front, I'll get in contact with you. Keep an eye on your mail, Cazador." Johnson's voice sounds a bit le...
by Loremaster Arivs
Mon Apr 22, 2002 11:49 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: The Sky is Falling
Replies: 97
Views: 1670

We are finally back folks...

Lo Fong: You'll get your introduction soon. Johnny: Your intro will also come along shortly, sometime later this evening. Additionally, keep an eye out for some email I'm going to send your way. Lekkarion, Wildfire: Go to it gang. I should be finally back on a regular posting schedule now. I'll keep...
by Loremaster Arivs
Mon Apr 22, 2002 11:46 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

23:44:11 PST, Wednesday, October 26th - Seattle

Cazador was half way to getting on the phone to Abrams for a ticket down to LA. Then his wristphone rang. It was a number known to very few of his friends, only himself, Johnson, Abrams and Reese. If something bad had happened and you didn't have any other way to get a call out, one of the other th...
by Loremaster Arivs
Mon Apr 22, 2002 11:42 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

24:21:13 PST, Wednesday, October 26th - San Francisco

With a practiced ease, she drove the car home and answered the phone. "Kitsuko, hanasu(speak)." "I'm glad all you slant-eyes ain't pricks, girly." Halfpence's voice is strained, but intact. He's obviously in a moving vehicle, and not on his usual phone, since the microphone is p...
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Apr 05, 2002 2:16 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: The Sky is Falling
Replies: 97
Views: 1670

Much obligied...

Thanks much on the assist there Lekkarion. It is greatly appreciated.
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Apr 05, 2002 2:15 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

23:43:33 PST, Wednesday, October 26th - Seattle

The busy signal was not unexpected to Cazador. What wasn't expected was the ringing that occured after he hung up, intent on redialing. The caller ID identified the number as unknown. The number itself was known to the elf though. It belonged to a blind relay that only Cazador, Johnson, Reese, and A...
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Apr 05, 2002 2:09 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

24:11:13 PST, Wednesday, October 26th - San Francisco

Halfway there, and halfway home. The choice was clear, but it wasn't the choice she would make. The Japanese Imperial Marines had the blockades up already. No entrance in or out of the Oakland sprawl, even with the proper permits. It was also no help that she had forgotten the fake ID that Halfpence...
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Apr 05, 2002 1:53 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: OOC: The Old Dogs of War - Part 5 - Shadowrun
Replies: 23
Views: 399

Okay, finally updated folks. Check the last few posts for edits, as well as the new post for Exeter.
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Apr 05, 2002 1:52 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Old Dogs of War - Part 5 - Shadowrun
Replies: 9
Views: 285

Re: An unexpected visitor

It only takes a moment for Exeter's astral vision to adjust to the minor background count found here in Tony's. That same vision allows Exeter to view a few surprises about Tony's and its denizens. It's just like the Ares tactical briefings I read. This place was a former hive. The wiry black man st...
by Loremaster Arivs
Mon Apr 01, 2002 2:04 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: The Sky is Falling
Replies: 97
Views: 1670

I'm a doofus

And of course, Johnny is right. That would be the 8th of April. I'm a fucking idiot.
by Loremaster Arivs
Sun Mar 31, 2002 5:46 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: The Sky is Falling
Replies: 97
Views: 1670

Updates

Lekkarion: Your post is up. Enjoy. :) (If you want some more information on the job you obviously completed against the Seventh Seal, let me know. Especially if you want some more info on the Seventh Seal. I'll post something up here.) Wildfire: You realize of course, that you could not have picked ...
by Loremaster Arivs
Sun Mar 31, 2002 3:18 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

23:07:54 PST, Wednesday, October 26th - Seattle

The slide slams forward, attempting to move a round into the chamber, to be expelled through the pipe. Of course, with no clip present, such an event does not occur. Cazador sets the Predator III on the table, admiring the Dominican flags on the grip for a moment. The maintenance on the weapon finis...
by Loremaster Arivs
Sun Mar 31, 2002 2:54 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

23:07:54 PST, Wednesday, October 26th - San Francisco

It starts as a low, dull roar, leading Ameko to glance out the window to see if the West End Rippers were riding their cycles through the complex again. It ends with the floor shaking, the windows shattering inwards, and the ceiling sprinkling fine dust all over the apartment. The minor cracks in th...
by Loremaster Arivs
Sun Mar 31, 2002 4:07 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: OOC: Speak the Word
Replies: 195
Views: 5389

Yes, I was planning on having him show up there with the initial report. Sorry I didn't make that clear. :) Whenever he can make it really. When he shows up, I'll just walk with him outside for a few minutes before I finish up with Hooka. While I talk to the crew when the call then, I'll probably as...
by Loremaster Arivs
Sun Mar 31, 2002 4:02 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: The Sky is Falling
Replies: 97
Views: 1670

Johnny

Honestly, Johnny, any questions I have may well be answered in your second sheet. I'll hold off until then. Nothing major really. I'll try and shoot an email off this weekend, but either way, just go ahead and send me the sheet whenever you're finished.
by Loremaster Arivs
Sat Mar 30, 2002 7:44 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: The Sky is Falling
Replies: 97
Views: 1670

*sighs*

Durndal, yes, it does. Though probably not for the reasons you think. To be frank, I'm simply tired of your impatience and lack of reading what is posted. If you look above, you'll see that I clearly stated that I would be posting introductions and preludes for Wildfire and Lekkarion, not anyone els...
by Loremaster Arivs
Sat Mar 30, 2002 5:21 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: OOC: The Old Dogs of War - Part 5 - Shadowrun
Replies: 23
Views: 399

Dear Christ!

Roughly 6'7" and 569 lbs! Sweet merciful crap!
by Loremaster Arivs
Sat Mar 30, 2002 5:17 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: OOC: The Old Dogs of War - Part 5 - Shadowrun
Replies: 23
Views: 399

Scamp...

How about, for simplicity's (and sanity's sake), we split the difference? That brings Thud in at 258 kg (569 lbs, if my math is semi-accurate). Jeezus fuck! I never remember how massive this guy is. Be glad you're already in the basement.
by Loremaster Arivs
Sat Mar 30, 2002 5:13 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: OOC: The Old Dogs of War - Part 5 - Shadowrun
Replies: 23
Views: 399

Actually...

The Old Dogs web page needs a fairly major overhaul. Perhaps to make things easier on Earl, and if he agrees, I can have all the changes and edits sent to me. I'll organize everything, and ship it off to him. Earl...sound good?
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Mar 29, 2002 9:11 pm
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: OOC: The Old Dogs of War - Part 5 - Shadowrun
Replies: 23
Views: 399

Damn...Sorry

My bad. I used the weights from the Old Dog page, and just based it from that. It was a rushed post, and I obviously didn't pay enough attention. Sorry Thud. I'll edit that then.
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Mar 29, 2002 2:56 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

22:07:54 PST, Wednesday, October 26th - San Francisco

Kitsuko walks in the door of her apartment, securing the deadbolt firmly. Apartment C-11 in the Longwood Vista View Apartments is really no different from the rest of the low-rent apartments in the complex, save for the high-speed Matrix connection, the wireless network, and the variety of electroni...
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Mar 29, 2002 2:13 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude
Replies: 56
Views: 1116

IC: The Sky is Falling - Prelude

06:07:54 GMT, October 27th Fast Fax News The UCAS Weather Service has confirmed the reports leaking from Imperial Japan that Unzen Volcano in the Shimabara Peninsula on the island of Kyushu has exploded in a Class 5 Eruption. Unzen Volcano, which covers much of Shimabara Peninsula, has erupted in s...
by Loremaster Arivs
Fri Mar 29, 2002 12:59 am
Forum: The Game's the Thing
Topic: The Sky is Falling
Replies: 97
Views: 1670

GAME ON!

Lekkarion and Wildfire: The IC thread will be started shortly, and I'll be getting some posts moving for you folks awhile. GAME ON! :)