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Knowing his Winterized T-51b Power armor would protect him from the flames Ethan raced after Ildela, exiting the Truck and moving to his left and into open space,
Well used to urban conflict Ethan kept moving and sort to place some hard cover to his back, then he scaned the area noting target and possible allies.
With a sharp click the Vengeance Gatling laser was awakened, its swept around and lined up, -
Quote:Originally Posted by Rebel_Scum
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Following the stalker might become rather difficult as she rather abruptly disappeared under some form of cloaking ability, followed by a faint breeze as she flew off. Attentiveness and common sense however would suggest she went back the way they'd come, toward the smoke now filtering into the club from outside.
Downstairs in the entrance hall it was even worse, rather than the faint wisps she'd noticed upstairs there was a definite haze in the air here. But nothing was actually on fire, so it was clearly coming from outside. Safe for the most part inside her invisible energy shield, Ildela quietly drew a pair of Vanguard issue energy katanas from her pockets and flicked them on. They emitted a faint electrical hum as they powered up, the characteristic glow of such weapons hidden beneath her cloaking field the same as she was. Thus armed, she silently proceeded outside to assess the situation.
Ethan was in fact rather good at following the trail of invisible critters, having had to deal with a number of Nightkin and similarly stealth beings, that and his inhumanly high Perception meant he was able to at least work out where Ildela had gone.
His natural caution however did caused him to hang back a little to see what was occurring
The smoke haze and the clear indicators of fire lead Ethan to pause, a crooked smile slipped across his face. Digging into his larger pack he pulled out the plain wrapped package he was given at Trinas.
In a mere instant he was clad head to foot in what to any Paragonite looked like some sort of Cery Power armour, the white coating of his Winterized T-51b Power armor making Ethan at least look like as good guy. To match the suit he now pulled out a huge back pack powered multi barrelled weapon, somewhat like a mini gun, but seemingly lacking any ammo feed. Ethan patted the Vengeance Gatling laser and moved deeper into the smoke following Ildela . . . -
Quote:Ethan sat, sipping his drink and letting Ildela words flow over him, he gazed around the D and took in the people and the place.Originally Posted by Rebel_Scum
She paused, looking over toward the entrance. Not at any particular person, just in that direction. As if expecting something.
Relaxed as he was his eyes followed Ildela's towards the entrance, his right hand slowly slipping into his big pack...... -
With a large glass of sipping whiskey in his hand Ethan was relaxed, he had offered Ildela what ever she wanted to drink , and now he was leaning on the bar taking stock.
"So froms here we's can get to the City and not just back to that truck ? where is the downside, this looks ways to good .."
Ethan took his time on his drink and was clearly taking a good hard look at his surroundings, details related to tech where high on this visual checklist.
"..ands what about yous , you says your not even froms arounds heres ? and yous knows my homeland ? how do you finds those portal things ? "
with a some what sly glance at his small back pack Ethan rested , took another sip of his drink and awaited a reply..... -
Quote:Originally Posted by Rebel_Scum
"Anyway... first stop would be Trina, I think. Need to get you something to wear that isn't beaten to all hell." With that she set out across the club, which thankfully wasn't too crowded at present. He would have no trouble following her if he was paying even the slightest bit of attention. "Mind the floor", she commented as they stepped out onto the transparent tiles that made up most of the D's dancefloor. "Don't look down if you're prone to vertigo."
Ethan did look down, but was, oddly, unfazed by the sight, following cloelsy he was soon talking to Trina, who after a couple of hushed words nodded, smiled and accepted something from Ethan's small backpack.
A full makeover later and Ethan with clean, cut and styled hair, a classic 50's short back and sides, was to be found dressed in a smart grey-blue suit, conservative 50's style, a fresh white shirt and a slim deep blue tie. A unworldly shinny pair of shoe completed the outfit.
However the observant ones might have found the bulky plain brownpaper wraped package Trina slide to him of more interest.
Ethan flexed and got use to the fit of the new suit and footware, again sharpe eyed ones may have spotted the well hung line of the jacket coving up the shoulder holstered Blackhawk, the switch balde in the waistband, and even the ever present PipBoy on his wrist.
"wella, isnt this just too sweet, i feels like a Strip Boss, now lead me to the drinks Ildela and you will have a made the happiest man in the ..well where ever the hecking heckk this place is.." -
Well as Ethan is now in D, any holds or time skips are easy to work around, so ill go with what ever others want.
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Ethan gave Ildela a somewhat concrened look "yous been to the place I'is from ? you know abouts the Aliens ? "
Ethan was distracted by the elevator doors opening into Pocket D and the sight of Ravers and Patrons,
"oh wow its just like the Strip, well a bit cleaner and more tidy, yous said they donta trade in Caps, .."
his hand dug deep into a pocket and pulled forth a wad of Pre War Money," ..is this stuff any good here ? "
Ethan was clearly much happier in the realm of drink and enjoyment, his right hand seemed to stop straying to the 10mm Pistol in his belt.
"..and yous says there is one of them fancy clothes shops here, i always did want one of those smart suits witht the tie and all..."
Ethan swept his right hand's fingers across his matted hair disturbing a fair amount of dust and grime, ..
" sos where does we start ? . . " -
new downtime ! maybe they do like us......
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more of the city yous say, may nota be the best of ideas to hurry backs there, I heards more gun fire and those sirens of the lawmen rushing, I think its a whole deathclaws nest stired up backs there
Ethan checked himself over, considered, and felt he was wearing the best he had for a bar type location, his hand strayed to his 10mm Pistol and checked its reload status.
sos lead on, Ildela, youre a local Im guessing, as you seem to know what who and where abouts here..is there a place a feller can clean up I am a bit dusty from all the travels and explosions and likes, they have clean water here ?
Ethan looked hopeful, this place seemed to have more working technology than he had seen in a look spell, and there was few signs of decay and patchwork repairs, heck there might well be something worth snagging .. -
Ethan look uncomfortable at the van, this looked like another one way trip, and even to promise of a drink did not still his worries.
Then his ears picked up the sound of gun fire and lots more police car sirens, this seemed an even worst situation, and possible costly in ammo.
Out of pleasent options ethan stepped into the van and headed onward to this D place and a number of strong drinks, with any luck....... -
(( Ok assuming no Police Helicopter has shoot us down..))
Ethan swapped to a two handed grip at about four feet off the ground, and for the eyes shut method of flying as Ildela conveyed him to the non-descript truck.
Proud that he had both kept his breakfast and had not screamed once, Ethan reopened his eyes once he was firmly back on the ground.
ya, well that wasa kinda fun I guess, a tad more warning up front would be nice..
Ethan looked at the non-descript truck, and then at the area around.
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Hey Ethan disputes the label unheroic. He very bravely took on the Mad Gunman, and given the Missile in game turns is no more powerful that the LRM from the epic pool, and the fact that Ethan was just not expecting any form of railroad system to be in use, and he did not aim the Missle at the Gunman, just a bit of metal. No Karma loss for that.
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Quote:and for that matter Ethan come from a land where the power of the law is who has the most fire power. Anyone that cuts down that many civilians on the way, plus police cars and men is not some casual gunman but some ubertooled up super freak.Originally Posted by Rebel_Scum
To be fair, ingame Ildela is a rogue. She's not known for respecting laws, American or otherwise. So the legal consequences wouldn't really bother her in the slightest. Should they try to arrest her for the property damage or the murder, she'll likely just thumb her nose at them and vanish in a puff of logic.
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Quote:Ethan wiped his mostly clean left hand on his pants leg and took the offered hand of Ildela..Originally Posted by Rebel_Scum
"We don't use caps as currency here, just so you know", Ildela informed him. "But last I checked, drinks at the D were free anyway so you'll still be fine. DJ Zero's cool like that. Come on, I'll give you a lift there." She held out a hand to him, obviously expecting him to take it if he wanted the offered lift to Pocket D.
" So is the Poo-keet D place far, is we alls going.." he said trying to do a quick head count..
"do they have a goodly range on offers, i could do with a swig of nerve tonic after all thsi adventure today..." -
Quote:Ethan hand checked his top pocket, his supply of Bobby Pins was intact..Originally Posted by _Fea_
She grinned, "Never met a lock or trap I couldn't disarm before. I'd bet there's some real nice challenges in this world!"
" there much call for lock experts arounds here?, what with all these big powerful types guarding folks anda their goods "
With a last look at the wreckage, and figuring it was not the time to check for salvage...
"oh the names Ethan by the ways, now Mz Robot ,where is thisa Poo-Keet D yous mentioned ?, whats the cost in Caps from a clean drink of something smooth ? " -
Ethan left of applying bandages and strolled over to where the pink robot was presenting its holo show.
So is this level of .. he glanced around conflict the norm for these parts ? ..and for the wackiness of folks, I mean Iva seen few place, but this seems extreme..
Overhearing Mechanos comments about portals Ethan looks a bit shifty, and slunk around behind the pink robot to hear clearly what the Doctor was saying. His left hand slid deep into a smaller back pack and half drew out a silver and black device with a number of blinking colour lights. Giving the device as quick glance , and then sending the glance around about to make sure no one was watching him too closely, he returned the device to his pack.
so itsa one of thema super tech mishaps ? I have met afew before, got the scars to prove it , now someone did mention a bar, and a meal ? -
Ethan joined in with the civilains assisting with tthe rescue under the coordination of Mirel, his well trained first aid skill allowing him to be useful.
He kept his mouth shut and listened to the locals , gathering knowledge on the region and its inhabitants, and its dangers and its riches. He took in the manner of dress, and the technology on display.
He also kept half an eye open for what the other crab beast fifgter where upto . -
Quote:As the words left Shimons's lips a tall figure stepped beteewn the pair, the Mysterious Stranger's face was unseeable below the wide brim of his cowboy hat, his long coat covered his heavy frame, in his right hand the cold steel shape of a .44 magnum revoler hung with unspoken mence.Originally Posted by Pious
"Yes. I dread to imagine what destruction Jacub could bring to this world in the name of righteous vengeance." With a twirl of her cassock, the priestess turned towards the portal. "I have seen enough Shimon. Judgement Day awaits the peoples of this realm. We shall bring down our Armageddon upon them."
"Yes your majesty," said Shimon, disappearing after his priestess. "I shall gather the troops."
" Yous donta wanta be doing that, ifa yous do i shall bring war upon your heads the likes of which you have never imagined.."
The Mysterious Stranger made clear his point by clicking back the hammer of the .44,.
" yous all be nice and pleasent now, and leave well alone...." -
As all the action seemed to have moved into the sky, and Ethan had yet to find any sort of ariel ability, he moved off to the right of the overhead monorail system and swapped out his gear to more fit in with this populated urban area. The Talon Combat Armour was replaced by his cleanest set of Pre-War Parkstroller Outfit and topped off with his Shady Hat, the fresh 10mm Pistol returned to his belt.
Guessing there must be some access to the monorail somewhere Ethan moved at a fast walk, following the overhead rail, trying to keep the other folk in sight, and looking around for any friendly faces. -
(( Oh was that perchance an Oil Slick Arrow Fea ? now remind me how well does that mix with a rocket powered HE warheaded missile ? ))
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Quote:Ethan reacted with blinding speed, and even as the Maddog Gunman tried to snatch the woman and sail upwards on his thread, out can the Missile Launcher, spitting forth its rocket powered load.Originally Posted by Pious
Using his environments to his advantage, the priest flung his boomerang collar upwards onto the nearby monorail tracks and began retracting it like a grappling hook.
As he did so, the claw mechanism along his arms shot forth three metal blades with which he would hold his attacker hostage. With one arm he tried to trap the woman, to hold her against his chest, choke her tightly by the throat as he hastily made escape onto the monorails.
Clearly this Maddog Gunman had some mean tricks, so Ethan aimed not for the man this time, but for the Monorail frame to which he had grappeled his line. With a firey tail the missile sped at the metal framework and the thread from which dangled the Maddog Gunman............ -
Ethan held back for a moment , this was getting messy and out of hand, digging deep into his side pack his hand plucked a grenade from the bag, ((FO:NV Holy Frag Grenade)) a white cross marked its fragmentation casing.
okaz let us get biblical on this guys butt..
Just as his fingers gripped the pin he spotted Ildela charging in..
oh for frucks sake, who the heck gets close to a madman
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Quote:As the robot opened fire Ethan half shrugged and joined in, drawing on all his skills and training he took carfull aim(( VATS)) for the head and sent a .44 cal slug at the Gunman.Originally Posted by Techbot Alpha
Quicksilver quirked a mechanised eyebrow with a faint grin. Well, at least he had one fan already. That was new.
"Heya kid. Just got a little something here-" he paused just for a moment, as the carbine transformed back to the long-barreled rail-rifle, "to deal with first. 'Cos I really don't trust the walking man-tank-thing."
And, so saying, he fired straight at the dark figure.
The instant the magnum fired Ethan was moving to around the car keeping in full cover and seeking a spot to fire again.... -
Quote:Ethan smile back at Ildela, well that is good news, I am right low on food and clean water, is there a trading post here abouts? He patted his smaller back pack and was about to comment further when the more friendly robotic creature spokeOriginally Posted by Rebel_Scum
Ildela actually laughed at that. "Oh, I'm sure we can do a little better than just being warm and bug free." She walked over and put a hand on the guy's shoulder. "Maybe we can score a hot and equally radiation free meal, and all", she added with a friendly smirk. She had a pretty good idea which dimension this guy was from, now------------
As the other folk rushed off towards the gunfire Ethan took a somewhat slower approach , , checking his 10mm pistol, and the condition of his talon Combat armour as he went, thuis he missed most of what was said to the Gunman , but did hear the reply, this gasve Ethan cause to stop and circle left seeking some cover while pulling a more suitable weapon from his packQuote:Originally Posted by Techbot Alpha
"Uh, that whole matter with the authorities? Yeah, they kinda seem to have their plate full at the moment," he pointed out, as his palm-projector called up the local police band, and speakers played the dispatch chatter relating to an armed gunman gone mad in the same zone, backed by the wail of sirens that was echoed from off down the road.
The seemingly undamaged car was the best cover avaible so Ethan hunker down behind it and pulled out a hung hand gun , a scoped revolver , a weapon clearly well cared for. ((Callahans magnum)) he watched for a moment before drawling a bead on the GunmanQuote:Originally Posted by Pious
"Machine" came the guttural growl of the gunman. Due to his darker skin and the absence of daylight, his face was not clear to see. "Woman... Unseen One... and a Windrider. On what authority do you dare to challenge a soldier of the Most High, ruler of all existence? Be you foolish or just in want of death?"
Ethan grinned at the stabbing idea never get to close to a maddog , best ta put erm down from a distance , the safety slide to the off position .Quote:Originally Posted by Rebel_Scum
She turned back to the gunman, apparently some sort of religious fanatic by the way he was talking. The worst kind of fanatic, just her luck. "Putting it bluntly, dude. Stop shooting people or I'm going to stab you. Repeatedly as necessary." -
Quote:Originally Posted by _Fea_
She looked around at the rest of the group, "So, anyone know what to do next? I don't know about you, but I like to have a general idea of where I'm sleeping tonight..."Ethan looked between the pair, you havea some sorta Law around here? , without fuss he slipped a shiny 10mm Pistol into his belt, and let his gaze sweep the area for any incoming .Quote:Originally Posted by Crazy_Dragon
"I think the smart thing to do right now would be to wait for the authorities to turn up." The Oustider sighed, brushing her hair out of her face. "Because, -something- needs to be cleared up with -someone-, by the looks of it. THEN we can all find ourselves a pub afterward. There's got to be one around here."
Mosta these building look sound , I am sure we cana find one damp and roach free to bunk down in, looks a pretty nice area, and Rad free to "
Ethan looked at his Pipboy giving the location a deeper scan for problems any of you knows this place, Ima new in town