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2019-05-31, 12:25 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Aug 2012
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
Three hundred is a lot of people in danger. Mostly, it's Love's imagination, but she sees a small idyllic fishing village with a relaxed atmosphere.
A draft. Interesting...
Love nods to his answer, "Understood." The variety in their targets plays into obscuring their stratagems.
After Steel notes the potential security leaks, Love says, "Security is a specialty of mine." She suggests, "I could aid the search and counter-espionage."
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2019-05-31, 02:28 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2012
- Location
- Behind the Computer
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
Longshot signals his understanding with a nod.he comes to his conclusions about Iron Beak's plans and finds them satisfying. He can see the logic to it, which was what he wanted.
"How soon do you expect the attack?"
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2019-05-31, 03:18 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2016
- Location
- Brinstar Depths
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
A small smile grows over Steel's face and she nods. "We would be fools if we did not use your talents to their fullest capacity, since we did ask for you, right?"
"We'll arrange to have you coordinate with the security force," Aurum agrees, "As for when...we expect it within a week, at the latest. Most of our forces are already in place. We just have to sneak you onto the island."
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2019-05-31, 05:08 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2012
- Location
- Behind the Computer
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
"Understood, sir."
At this specific moment, Longshot has nothing further to ask.
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2019-05-31, 05:55 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- May 2008
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
Rose scratches her chin. "Unless a lot of ponies live there, we'd stick out a bit. Do you want us out of sight from casual observance when Iron's scouts show up?"
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2019-05-31, 06:27 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Aug 2012
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
Love looks relieved at Steel's answer. "I didn't want to be presumptuous in the breadth afford to us." She smiles and says, "Wonderful, I look forward to working with everyone. I'd love to coordinate with the security force."
Love touches the feather in her mane.
The advantage to a predicable attack is a predictable defense. Ironclaw may already know they will be there. How much he will know is unknown. If he knows about the caves and guesses the civilians will gather there, that will be a real problem. Love should gather some information on the cave systems and island geography. The cave and civilians might be more vulnerable than imagined.
Spoiler: RollSub-Commander Steel Hammer! Nice to meet you!
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2019-05-31, 08:30 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2016
- Location
- Brinstar Depths
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
"It is a heavily pony-filled population," Steel Hooves says, "So you should blend in, so long as you don't go around in fully military armor all the time. We have cloaks and rags, if you need them." She winks at Love. From all Love can tell, she's merely a warm-hearted person.
"You will have to leave your ship here," Aurum says, apologetic.
"Wait..." Star pipes up, "WHAT?"
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2019-05-31, 08:32 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- May 2008
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
"It's fine, Star. You wanna come kick some tail with us?" Rose asks.
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2019-05-31, 08:58 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2012
- Location
- Behind the Computer
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
"It would be hard to disguise the 'bird under these circumstances."
A moment's musing prompts Longshot to add: "May I request permission to examine the records and any footage of the recent attack on this base? I'd appreciate the opportunity to begin learning how Iron Beak operates first-hoof."
Spoiler: Keeping the Rolls RunningBody Language on Aurum
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Body Language on Steel Hammer
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2019-05-31, 09:46 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Aug 2012
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
"I can do without armor. Down low and undercover isn't an issue." Love smiles. "I may just have to have a look at the 'clothes' available."
Love rubs her mane at the group's loss of the Thunderbird.
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2019-05-31, 10:36 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2016
- Location
- Brinstar Depths
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
"But I can't just...I'm the pilot!" Star stammers.
"And it will be well protected," Aurum says, "I will personally be on this base to stop anyone from attacking it again." He nods to Longshot. "You'll have it. And you'll get your disguises on the way to the island."
It seems Aurum is much better at moving things along than most Equestrian commanders.
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2019-05-31, 11:11 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- May 2008
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
Well that doesn't say much.
"But I can't just...I'm the pilot!" Star stammers.
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2019-06-01, 06:24 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2012
- Location
- Behind the Computer
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
"Thank you for your willingness to indulge us." Longshot replies.
He thinks for a moment and then turns slightly to address Star: "Would you rather wait here with the Thunderbird and respond when the battle begins?"
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2019-06-01, 11:57 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Aug 2012
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
Love feels bad about leaving the Firebird behind again. Not having the bird is like asking Love not to use technology. Love might very well accept an offer like Longshot's to stay at the base and play support if that were the case. Love rubs Star on the back and breaths.
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2019-06-01, 01:06 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2016
- Location
- Brinstar Depths
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
Star clears her throat and calms herself. "With all due respect, Knight-Commander, I can't leave our ship unattended by a member of the Equestrian military. And I would feel comfortable if I could keep an eye on it, since you have had, as you say, problems with spies." She smirks. "Besides, these four are the real bad-flanks."
Aurum regards her. "If that is what you wish."
Steel clears her throat. "Well, comrades, grab what you think you will need and meet back here."
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2019-06-01, 01:51 PM (ISO 8601)
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- May 2008
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
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2019-06-01, 02:02 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2012
- Location
- Behind the Computer
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
"Yes, ma'am. We'll return shortly."
Longshot gestures for the others to retreat to the doorway and regroup near the car. They might as well regroup and silently confer while they were grabbing any last minute 'party favors' from the car.
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2019-06-01, 03:31 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Aug 2012
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
Love gives a reassuring, "We're all bad-flanks here. I already feel more comfortable with your bad-flank protecting the Thunderbird and ready to grab us in a pinch." Love gives a small smile. "I'll leave the base and you some familiar robots." LoveHolo!
She says to Steel, "Yes, Comrade." Love gets up to leave then hesitates. Love tries to get some basic outline to how lightly they need to travel for their disguise. Love will walk with Longshot while sticking a little closer to Star. They might be separated for nearly a week. A stark change to the last three months.
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2019-06-01, 06:42 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jan 2016
- Location
- Brinstar Depths
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
Star smiles weakly at Love. Not because she doesn't like the idea, but because she knows that the bots are a consolations prize at best. "Thanks," she says, "And I'll be just a button press away! Rain or shine, night or day, call my name and I'm on my way." She chuckles, pleased with that rhyme.
Outside, she says, "So what do we think?"
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2019-06-01, 07:01 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- May 2008
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
Rose stays inside and ponders over the information so far. "Has Ironbeak given any offers to surrender to him?"
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2019-06-01, 07:13 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2012
- Location
- Behind the Computer
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
Star doesn't receive an immediate answer to her question. Instead, Longshot punts with a: "Hold that thought just a moment, Star."
Seeing Rose remain behind the rest, Longshot pauses in the doorway to see what happens next.
So much for inter-squad communication.
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2019-06-01, 11:29 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Aug 2012
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
Love tries to give Star a small, short hug outside the room. She smiles at Star's fortitude. "I'll stay within earshot day or night. I'll keep the lights strong so that they're warm."
She pauses with Longshot.
She waits until after Rose's question is answered then asks Rose, "Ready?"
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2019-06-02, 12:49 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2016
- Location
- Brinstar Depths
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
Steel snorts. "Of course he has. He's promised peace and safety to every town he's attacked. So far, no one's been stupid enough to take it. And hopefully, no one ever will."
"Thank you, Love," Star chuckles softly.
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2019-06-02, 01:05 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- May 2008
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
"Interesting, he's only offering on a per-settlement basis..." Rose sees her teammates beckoning her out so she nods to the knights and takes her leave out of the room.
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2019-06-02, 01:45 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2012
- Location
- Behind the Computer
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
Once outside, Longshot switches over to Subvocal Comm so they can talk without being overheard.
"To answer your question, Star, I don't see any immediate reason to upset their apple cart. I can see the logic to it." He chuckles. "Of course, I'll also feel better knowing that you'll have our back."
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2019-06-02, 02:33 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Aug 2012
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
Love salutes goodbye to the Commanders in the background as the door closes.
She checks around for Sir Wingfeather or some other escort back to the 'bird.
Scomm, "I didn't see any helpful adjustments to the apple cart. I'll work both ends here with you and the Thunderbird. I want to examine things for myself and get a more personal feel instead of a hundred hoofs in the air." She smirks. "Metaphorically."
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2019-06-02, 08:36 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jan 2016
- Location
- Brinstar Depths
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
"Thanks," Star says. She smiles. "I'll stick with you all until you leave the base. Then, you have my thoughts, prayers, and my willingness to come down with the fury of an ancient, Mexicolt goddess on anyone who even looks at you wrong."
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2019-06-02, 10:29 PM (ISO 8601)
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- May 2008
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
"I'll do without the thoughts and prayers. Your gunship diplomacy option is well enough," Rose says.
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2019-06-03, 02:03 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Aug 2012
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
Scomm, "I'll take some of those thoughts and prayers if you are still sharing!"
Scomm, "Something isn't sitting right with me. I can't put my hoof on it."
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2019-06-03, 08:33 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2012
- Location
- Behind the Computer
- Gender
Re: Celestia's Finest: Comrades in Arms
"You mean, aside from the fact they're asking us to surrender all of our weapons and armor and travel to some remote, out-of-the-way village?" Longshot replies via Scomm. "Maybe it's too much time in the Wasteland, but I have the same feeling that something is off-kilter. I'm hoping that a review of the battle records will confirm or deny those feelings. In the meantime I think we should follow the plan, although I'd like it if we could keep our magical armor secret somehow."
Longshot drops his face-plate and takes a look around the area, checking to see if Wingfeather or some other creature is watching them. It wasn't entirely paranoia. There was a fair amount of curiosity to see if the car was waiting on them for any trips back to the 'bird.
"Your air support is always welcome, Star. Show them that if Sully couldn't stand up to you, a bunch of Corvids couldn't either."