Red Sands (Closed, IC)

[Sharpstriker]

10 hours ago, souldrive11 said:

 

"Well if he's still alive," the bartender says as she cleans out the empty whiskey bottle. "He'll probably be with the biggest group of salvagers that arrive back in~ He usually heads to the trading post to stock up on supplies before heading out with the train to the graveyards~ After selling dropping off his gains alongside the group, he seems to prefer grabbing a bite and drink here before turning in for the night in the communal lodges~"

"If the storm doesn't clear out though, I don't see them coming back until the morning at the earliest~ It's just not safe out there to wander around with no protection~ The guy's easy enough to spot though, if the reaper doesn't claim him tonight: just look for the one with an old scar over his eye and a mop of fuzz covering his entire lower face~" (If anyone's got a better way to describe a full fuzz mustache and beard on your face, please let me know. I can't think of a better way to describe it)

Zaben: "Very well, then can we get some food and another round of drinks."

Zaben says this before putting down some more credits to cover the costs.

[EscortAlpha]

5 hours ago, Daakjenaar said:

"For some reason, I used to think this planet looked a lot nicer than it actually does. I pictured more happy little clouds and mountains and less wreckage filled landscapes." Clogori said. "I visited Mars for the first time a couple years ago. As you would imagine, I was a bit disappointed."

"I remember there being plenty of little desert villages carved from the sand and stone all around the wastes. Them and a few Orokin towers scattered here and there, not to mention the occasional desert mangrove or oasis." Svytoj said. "all in all, it was a lot nicer before the Grineer kicked in the door."

Edited April 4, 2017 by EscortAlpha

[Daakjenaar]

58 minutes ago, EscortAlpha said:

"I remember there being plenty of little desert villages carved from the sand and stone all around the wastes. Them and a few Orokin towers scattered here and there, not to mention the occasional desert mangrove or oasis." Svytoj said. "all in all, it was a lot nicer before the Grineer kicked in the door."

"And now I'm stuck in this bar because of this sandstorm. You know, I could probably use a cataclysm placed between the storm and this town, use stasis, and stop the storm for the most part. Uuuuuuuunfortunately, that sounds difficult, and I don't feel like doing that right now." Said Clogori.

(I hope you realize that with the new Limbo rework, I'm going to use stasis in as many situations as possible.)

[bowiespoon]

19 hours ago, souldrive11 said:

The snow white waitress makes her way towards the group, laying a hand on each chair and table enroute, as if relying on touch to make sure she knew where she was in the bar.

Bringing yet another bottle of alcohol to the table, she quickly gives the rocky surface a cleaning wipe before raising her head at Abigail. Even with a blindfold over her eyes, she's giving off feeling like that she's staring into Abigail's innermost thoughts.

As she unsteadily brings the empty bottle back over to the counter and the bartender, a myriad of voices whispers it's way into the the back of the tan redhead's mind, the rest of the group hearing it as well.

"...try to stay calm as I ask this. If you're ok with it, I can attempt to help you pull out your memories from the depths. any lead we can find on the Hierarchy is worth looking into..."

"Well if he's still alive," the bartender says as she cleans out the empty whiskey bottle. "He'll probably be with the biggest group of salvagers that arrive back in~ He usually heads to the trading post to stock up on supplies before heading out with the train to the graveyards~ After selling dropping off his gains alongside the group, he seems to prefer grabbing a bite and drink here before turning in for the night in the communal lodges~"

"If the storm doesn't clear out though, I don't see them coming back until the morning at the earliest~ It's just not safe out there to wander around with no protection~ The guy's easy enough to spot though, if the reaper doesn't claim him tonight: just look for the one with an old scar over his eye and a mop of fuzz covering his entire lower face~" (If anyone's got a better way to describe a full fuzz mustache and beard on your face, please let me know. I can't think of a better way to describe it)

Abigail jumps in her seat as Mia speaks in her head, startled.

"I'm sorry, but I really don't feel comfortable having a complete stranger rooting around in my mind." she responds nervously, anticipating some kind of reprisal for saying no.

She fidgets in her seat, uncomfortable with suddenly being the center of attention.

 

"I take it that's a no then?" Sarah says, giving Abigail a pat on the shoulder, "Don't worry about it. Just keep trying to recall it the old fashioned way, and let us know if anything comes back to you."

She turns to Mia, looking at her blindfold quizzically.

"Alright, I gotta ask, why are you two covering your eyes?"

Edited April 5, 2017 by bowiespoon

[EscortAlpha]

4 hours ago, Daakjenaar said:

"And now I'm stuck in this bar because of this sandstorm. You know, I could probably use a cataclysm placed between the storm and this town, use stasis, and stop the storm for the most part. Uuuuuuuunfortunately, that sounds difficult, and I don't feel like doing that right now." Said Clogori.

(I hope you realize that with the new Limbo rework, I'm going to use stasis in as many situations as possible.)

Svytoj let out a low breath. "Now that would take a lot of energy to stop a storm of this size and power." he said as he pulled himself off the wall. "I mean, this isn't old era Mars: ever since the Orokin's teraforming campaign, the storms here have gotten a lot more punch."

[souldrive11]

18 hours ago, (PS4)SuperShadic445 said:

¨I´ll take the hottest drink you´ve got¨ Fenrir replied to the woman. 
He snuck a quick look at her before resting his head down again. 

¨Give me the strongest you´ve got instead¨ Ymir responded after his partner. 

He seemed a lot more cheery than his partner who looked extremely tired. 

¨This is a nice place. How long have ya´ had it?¨ He asked her

(temperature wise, most popular, or whatever I feel like?)

[(PSN)SuperShadic445]

Just now, souldrive11 said:

(temperature wise, most popular, or whatever I feel like?)

(Whatever floats your scroat....I mean boat.)

[souldrive11]

9 hours ago, Sharpstriker said:

Zaben: "Very well, then can we get some food and another round of drinks."

Zaben says this before putting down some more credits to cover the costs.

"Right away, dear guest~" Lily replies, as she switches off with the youngest waiter as she heads into the kitchen. Not as much flair from the waiter as she mixes up the cocktails, but the visual effects in the metal mugs didn't drop in quality at all. Right on cue as the waiter finishes up the Voids Embraces, the head bartender walks back out carrying a plate of loaded chips.

"Two plates of seafood and greens nachos for each of you~" the bartender says, dropping the dishes down without so much as a *clunk*. "Enjoy, the local cheese down here is *very* difficult to acquire, but well worth it~"

3 hours ago, bowiespoon said:

Abigail jumps in her seat as Mia speaks in her head, startled.

"I'm sorry, but I really don't feel comfortable having a complete stranger rooting around in my mind." she responds nervously, anticipating some kind of reprisal for saying no.

She fidgets in her seat, uncomfortable with suddenly being the center of attention.

 

"I take it that's a no then?" Sarah says, giving Abigail a pat on the shoulder, "Don't worry about it. Just keep trying to recall it the old fashioned way, and let us know if anything comes back to you."

She turns to Mia, looking at her blindfold quizzically.

"Alright, I gotta ask, why are you two covering your eyes?"

"Because it matches my outfit, silly~" Aria jokes in a teasing tone as usual. "You can't go off riding into the sun without an awesome pair of shades~!"

"...unlike you two, our eyes aren't exactly the norm, and I'd rather we draw undue attention without due cause..."

[souldrive11]

19 hours ago, (PS4)SuperShadic445 said:

¨I´ll take the hottest drink you´ve got¨ Fenrir replied to the woman. 
He snuck a quick look at her before resting his head down again. 

¨Give me the strongest you´ve got instead¨ Ymir responded after his partner. 

He seemed a lot more cheery than his partner who looked extremely tired. 

¨This is a nice place. How long have ya´ had it?¨ He asked her

"As you wish dear guests~" the bartender sweetly replies, pulling out an old metal pan, a small gas burner, and a brown bag as she finishes dropping off the nachos.

Opening the bag, she scoops out several handfuls of brown powder into the pot and turns on the fire, before adding several cups of water. As the pot heats up, the distinct but unmistakable scent of coffee mixes with the spices in the air. As soon as it comes to a boil, the bartender grabs another metal mug and places a filter on top; turning off the heat she takes the pot and pours it one handed at head height alongside three different drinks in her other hand. Not a single drop spills over the side, and the cocktail stops rising just to the edge of the mug as she finishes pouring, flipping the three bottles back behind the counter without stuttering or looking once.

The young waiter finishes making one more of the earlier cocktail and hands it front of the two. (sadly I for the life of me can't remember what your ocs looks like. You'd think being *none* of the major character designs or factions would make them easier to remember x.x;)

"One more Void's Embrace, and one Crimson Veils Coffee~" the bartender says, adding a small dallop of cream on top of the mug. "Careful, the drink actually increases in temperature upon consumption~"

"As for this place, I've had it for almost twelve years now~ Put a bit of effort into the design for sure~"

Edited April 5, 2017 by souldrive11

[EscortAlpha]

18 minutes ago, souldrive11 said:

"Because it matches my outfit, silly~" Aria jokes in a teasing tone as usual. "You can't go off riding into the sun without an awesome pair of shades~!"

 

"...unlike you two, our eyes aren't exactly the norm, and I'd rather we draw undue attention without due cause..."

n̕o̵w͜ you both know that 'normal' is a relative term nowadays,̨ ͜ríg͜h͏t?̛  Svytoj thought.

[souldrive11]

Just now, EscortAlpha said:

n̕o̵w͜ you both know that 'normal' is a relative term nowadays,̨ ͜ríg͜h͏t?̛  Svytoj thought.

"...name the last time you saw glowing eyes on a child in a public area and the crowds didn't immediately try to kill or lock them up. do *you* walk around relays without your other self on...?" Mia *replies* with a tinge of sadness, experiences in the old past and present teaching her otherwise.

"Eh, I just like these shades~ They even let you watch vids while on the move~"

 

Outside, the winds howling only rises in intensity. More than once a loud crash cuts through the silence, as boulders the size of vehicles are being tossed around like cotton candy.

[EscortAlpha]

7 minutes ago, souldrive11 said:

"...name the last time you saw glowing eyes on a child in a public area and the crowds didn't immediately try to kill or lock them up. do *you* walk around relays without your other self on...?" Mia *replies* with a tinge of sadness, experiences in the old past and present teaching her otherwise.

"Eh, I just like these shades~ They even let you watch vids while on the move~"

 

Outside, the winds howling only rises in intensity. More than once a loud crash cuts through the silence, as boulders the size of vehicles are being tossed around like cotton candy.

l̵a͟st ̛few̸ ̕times I walked into a relay without my helmet on, the civies thought one of the Corpus had hijacked a Warframe. That took some doing to calm t͝h̴e͠m̴ ̴do̴wn.̛ ͟Svytoj thougth with a slight chuckle. So͏rr͠y͏,́ ̛kiddo. Wasn't trying to stir up any bad m̨em̡or͜i͢es̨.͞

[bowiespoon]

31 minutes ago, souldrive11 said:

"Right away, dear guest~" Lily replies, as she switches off with the youngest waiter as she heads into the kitchen. Not as much flair from the waiter as she mixes up the cocktails, but the visual effects in the metal mugs didn't drop in quality at all. Right on cue as the waiter finishes up the Voids Embraces, the head bartender walks back out carrying a plate of loaded chips.

"Two plates of seafood and greens nachos for each of you~" the bartender says, dropping the dishes down without so much as a *clunk*. "Enjoy, the local cheese down here is *very* difficult to acquire, but well worth it~"

"Because it matches my outfit, silly~" Aria jokes in a teasing tone as usual. "You can't go off riding into the sun without an awesome pair of shades~!"

"...unlike you two, our eyes aren't exactly the norm, and I'd rather we draw undue attention without due cause..."

((Forget the power struggle going on in the shadows that I've been trying to build; the real mystery is where Lily managed to get seafood on Mars! Clearly, tenno powers know no bounds!))

9 minutes ago, EscortAlpha said:

n̕o̵w͜ you both know that 'normal' is a relative term nowadays,̨ ͜ríg͜h͏t?̛  Svytoj thought.

 

Just now, souldrive11 said:

"...name the last time you saw glowing eyes on a child in a public area and the crowds didn't immediately try to kill or lock them up. do *you* walk around relays without your other self on...?" Mia *replies* with a tinge of sadness, experiences in the old past and present teaching her otherwise.

"Eh, I just like these shades~ They even let you watch vids while on the move~"

 

Outside, the winds howling only rises in intensity. More than once a loud crash cuts through the silence, as boulders the size of vehicles are being tossed around like cotton candy.

"Sorry, didn't mean to reopen old wounds." Sarah said. "Let's change the subject; do you know how long this storm is going to last? If the Hierarchy are on the move, Abby and I can't be affording to waste any time."

Sarah turned towards Abigail.

"We're heading back to our ship as soon as the storm abides."

"Got it." Abigail said.

[souldrive11]

Just now, bowiespoon said:

((Forget the power struggle going on in the shadows that I've been trying to build; the real mystery is where Lily managed to get seafood on Mars! Clearly, tenno powers know no bounds!))

(it's not that hard when you think about it ^^; just start thinking local wildlife and you'll be able to piece it out. It's also where (or rather what) I'm pulling cream and cheese from. pulling a light touch of 20k leagues on here)

2 minutes ago, bowiespoon said:

"Sorry, didn't mean to reopen old wounds." Sarah said. "Let's change the subject; do you know how long this storm is going to last? If the Hierarchy are on the move, Abby and I can't be affording to waste any time."

Sarah turned towards Abigail.

"We're heading back to our ship as soon as the storm abides."

"Got it." Abigail said.

3 minutes ago, EscortAlpha said:

l̵a͟st ̛few̸ ̕times I walked into a relay without my helmet on, the civies thought one of the Corpus had hijacked a Warframe. That took some doing to calm t͝h̴e͠m̴ ̴do̴wn.̛ ͟Svytoj thougth with a slight chuckle. So͏rr͠y͏,́ ̛kiddo. Wasn't trying to stir up any bad m̨em̡or͜i͢es̨.͞

"...forget it. it's just not something I like to dwell on. people are quick to judge things they don't understand after all..."

"As for the storm~", a new voice chimes in, diving into the stream with a little help from Mia. "Satellite shows that it looks to calm down enough in an hour or so to attempt to make a trek outside if you so choose~ Prolonged exposure is still unwise though, unless you're not travelling far~"

 

[bowiespoon]

1 minute ago, souldrive11 said:

(it's not that hard when you think about it ^^; just start thinking local wildlife and you'll be able to piece it out. It's also where (or rather what) I'm pulling cream and cheese from. pulling a light touch of 20k leagues on here)

"...forget it. it's just not something I like to dwell on. people are quick to judge things they don't understand after all..."

"As for the storm~", a new voice chimes in, diving into the stream with a little help from Mia. "Satellite shows that it looks to calm down enough in an hour or so to attempt to make a trek outside if you so choose~ Prolonged exposure is still unwise though, unless you're not travelling far~"

 

((Ah, skate. Chicken of the desert.))

Abigail looked around for the new speaker.

"Who might you be?" she asked

[souldrive11]

1 minute ago, bowiespoon said:

((Ah, skate. Chicken of the desert.))

Abigail looked around for the new speaker.

"Who might you be?" she asked

"Just a little desert flower, ready to spread her seeds to the winds~" the voice elegantly says. "I won't mean you any harm unless you start it~"

[EscortAlpha]

1 minute ago, souldrive11 said:

"Just a little desert flower, ready to spread her seeds to the winds~" the voice elegantly says. "I won't mean you any harm unless you start it~"

Always a good rule to live by. Svytoj thought as he listened to the storm.

Even over the clatter of several large boulders rolling around, several loud pings could be heard around the main door. They weren't haphazard or random, but rather deliberate; like someone driving something metal into the side of the building.

[Daakjenaar]

2 hours ago, EscortAlpha said:

Svytoj let out a low breath. "Now that would take a lot of energy to stop a storm of this size and power." he said as he pulled himself off the wall. "I mean, this isn't old era Mars: ever since the Orokin's teraforming campaign, the storms here have gotten a lot more punch."

"Yeah, whatever. I'll just stay until the storm passes, and go after Tarnas." Clogori said.

 

8 minutes ago, EscortAlpha said:

Always a good rule to live by. Svytoj thought as he listened to the storm.

Even over the clatter of several large boulders rolling around, several loud pings could be heard around the main door. They weren't haphazard or random, but rather deliberate; like someone driving something metal into the side of the building.

Clogori noticed this, and suddenly looked a lot less relaxed. He sat up, and slowly started reaching for his Sybaris.

[EscortAlpha]

14 minutes ago, EscortAlpha said:

Always a good rule to live by. Svytoj thought as he listened to the storm.

Even over the clatter of several large boulders rolling around, several loud pings could be heard around the main door. They weren't haphazard or random, but rather deliberate; like someone driving something metal into the side of the building.

5 minutes ago, Daakjenaar said:

"Yeah, whatever. I'll just stay until the storm passes, and go after Tarnas." Clogori said.

Clogori noticed this, and suddenly looked a lot less relaxed. He sat up, and slowly started reaching for his Sybaris.

Svytoj noticed Clogori's movement, along with the noise coming from the door, hand hovering over his sidearm.

Several more of these deliberate pings railed against the main door.
Three metal arrowheads pierced through the metal reinforcement on the door.
as the last arrowhead presented itself, a loud electric humming could be heard coming from the other side of the door.

[Daakjenaar]

34 minutes ago, EscortAlpha said:

Svytoj noticed Clogori's movement, along with the noise coming from the door, hand hovering over his sidearm.

Several more of these deliberate pings railed against the main door.
Three metal arrowheads pierced through the metal reinforcement on the door.
as the last arrowhead presented itself, a loud electric humming could be heard coming from the other side of the door.

Clogori stood up abruptly, and pulled out his Sybaris. He slowly started making his way to the door, finger hovering over the trigger.

Edited April 5, 2017 by Daakjenaar

[souldrive11]

Just now, Daakjenaar said:

Clogori stood up abruptly, and pulled out his Sybaris. He slowly started making his way to the door, finger hovering over the trigger.p

"Dear guest, please put away your weapon~ There will be no firearms drawn in this establishment unless the outsiders come in with clear intent~"

The tone of the bartender as she finishes wiping the table is less of a request and more of an order. Judging by the way she carries herself, this isn't the first time this has happened. Her closed one eyed smile smile is still smiling ever so serenely.

[Daakjenaar]

2 minutes ago, souldrive11 said:

"Dear guest, please put away your weapon~ There will be no firearms drawn in this establishment unless the outsiders come in with clear intent~"

The tone of the bartender as she finishes wiping the table is less of a request and more of an order. Judging by the way she carries herself, this isn't the first time this has happened. Her closed one eyed smile smile is still smiling ever so serenely.

Is it really worth the trouble to use stasis on the entire bar?  Clogori thought to himself. He lowered his weapon, but kept it in his hands.

"Judging by the arrows, something VERY bad is about to come through that door. I suggest everyone get to cover."

[EscortAlpha]

4 minutes ago, Daakjenaar said:

Clogori stood up abruptly, and pulled out his Sybaris. He slowly started making his way to the door, finger hovering over the trigger.

1 minute ago, souldrive11 said:

"Dear guest, please put away your weapon~ There will be no firearms drawn in this establishment unless the outsiders come in with clear intent~"

The tone of the bartender as she finishes wiping the table is less of a request and more of an order. Judging by the way she carries herself, this isn't the first time this has happened. Her closed one eyed smile smile is still smiling ever so serenely.

Just now, Daakjenaar said:

Is it really worth the trouble to use stasis on the entire bar?  Clogori thought to himself. He lowered his weapon, but kept it in his hands.

"Judging by the arrows, something VERY bad is about to come through that door. I suggest everyone get to cover."

The intent was made very clear. The door, its reinforcements, and part of the wall itself were blown inward as the arrows detonated, Sending bits of shrapnel flying towards the various patrons.

A large part of the door slammed into both Clogori and Svytoj, sending both flying backward.

As the dust and sand fluttered into the bar, a figure could be seen standing in the newly opened entrance, their dark red cloak fluttering madly in the storm. In one hand, A sarpa. in the other, an Attica.

The figure scanned the crowd, obviously looking for something.
"Where is he..?" the figure asked.

[souldrive11]

Just now, Daakjenaar said:

Is it really worth the trouble to use stasis on the entire bar?  Clogori thought to himself. He lowered his weapon, but kept it in his hands.

"Judging by the arrows, something VERY bad is about to come through that door. I suggest everyone get to cover."

"Then let them come~ If they need shelter they won't be denied~" 

"But if they aim to hurt~," The corner of the bartender's smile rises ever so slightly and her one exposed eye opens faintly, the glow of white coming from within. "They will not be let off lightly~" The smell of cardamon and cinnamon increases in intensity.

[Daakjenaar]

2 minutes ago, EscortAlpha said:

The intent was made very clear. The door, its reinforcements, and part of the wall itself were blown inward as the arrows detonated, Sending bits of shrapnel flying towards the various patrons.

A large part of the door slammed into both Clogori and Svytoj, sending both flying backward.

As the dust and sand fluttered into the bar, a figure could be seen standing in the newly opened entrance, their dark red cloak fluttering madly in the storm. In one hand, A sarpa. in the other, an Attica.

The figure scanned the crowd, obviously looking for something.
"Where is he..?" the figure asked.

Clogori had entered the rift as the door exploded, keeping himself safe. Instantly, he made a small Cataclysm bubble in the doorway, and used stasis to stop the sand and the intruder.