Event || Esdham Under Fire

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Characters: Anyone.
Where: Republic of Esdham
When: From the 15th to the 18th of January
Summary: Event log for the Esdham Under Fire event. Feel free to start your thread and put in the header where your character is, when and what they are doing. refer to the OOC Post for details and plotting.
Warning: Battles, possible death and war horror.

Aqures Ixen
The Army Attacked
Transport from Aqures Ixen
The Coliseum on Fire
Rescuing the Civilians
Protecting the Airport and Mognet Office
The Bevelle
Attack on the Presidential Palace (Boss Battle)
Misc.

Comments

[needsteaplz]

"Well, I haven't gone into Crystal Stasis, so yeah I guess I'm okay," she shrugged. She had been lucky her targets were small in numbers. Her armor had a few dings and scratches but nothing life threatening. The spear she carried was propped up next to and leaned against the wall.

"Been trying to deal with the smaller groups but it doesn't feel like I'm making much impact. I hope you don't mind me dropping in for a breather." If she had her original endurance and strength, clearing the streets would be so much easier but it couldn't be helped now. She watched the locals nearby as they got ready for the next wave of enemies and then back at Sho. She quickly realized the reason for the oversized white coat. Under normal circumstances, these people would have fled instantly unless they had someone to bring them together like him.

"I take it you're the one who organized this whole thing?"

[urnotafraid]

"Treat this corner as if it's your own," he said, flicking his fingers to include the area they were at. This part of the city was well-protected, the people buffed up from long speeches and a few well-placed kicks and those that couldn't fight already sent away in case forces did break through. He could hear the people getting ready with re-stocking supplies and reloading their make shift weapons; someone in the crowd was even distributing food from the hot steam tray around his neck.

"Where I come from, no matter how well-prepared an army was, they wouldn't have a chance. It might be a corrupt pit compared to this place, but Mallepa is a city of gangs and no gang wants to lose to a bunch of idiots wearing a uniform. All these people needed was a reminder that they ain't as helpless as they thought they were, and even a little bit of harassment can mean all the difference in winning."

[needsteaplz]

"You have my thanks. In return, I'll stay and help clear more of those guys up. I'll be able to take care of multiple enemies."

She leaned her head back against the wall and realized something. "Sorry. I didn't even introduce myself. Saori Nakagawa at your service. It's a shame we didn't meet under better circumstances."

[urnotafraid]

"I can use all the help I can get," he said with a slight smile. "These people are good people and can't grasp the idea that sometimes you've gotta slit some throats before they get you in their sights."

That had been the hardest thing to convince the good civilians. Standing up and taking pot shots was one thing, but sneaking into enemy lines and cutting throats was something different. They just couldn't wrap their minds around the idea that you can't be nice and win a battle, and Sho wasn't about to force them to do something they couldn't, so it ended up being just him and a couple street brats hitting behind the lines.

"I'm Sho -" his smile twisted a little not really remembering what his name had been at one time. "- they use to call me Maou-sama."

[needsteaplz]

"Maou-sama, huh?" She couldn't help but chuckle at the name and what it meant. "How interesting."

"That's understandable. You won't have to worry about me wavering like that. I'm more used to dealing with supernatural beasts but if push comes to shove, I'll do whatever it takes to ensure their safety." She long came to terms that not every situation could result in a zero casualties. Not everyone would surrender quietly and often times it was preferred to kill in defense.

[urnotafraid]

"What can I say? People thought I was a bit weird," he replied, shrugging a little. There were worse names out there, but that one stuck especially during his reckless days.

He nodded and pushed himself up, head tilting as he caught the sounds of advancement again. already the people were shifting into more guarded positions, the last of the injured, young or weaker people fleeing and leaving behind people who could at least cause some trouble in the up coming moments.

"Are you any good at roof walking?" He was already scrambling up the side of the building as he asked, thief-nimble fingers and toes finding cracks easily.

[needsteaplz]

Saori turned her head at the sounds and put her helmet on. When he asked her the question, she jumped up onto the roof without a problem.

"There wasn't a roof back home with my footprints on them," Saori said once she landed. "Sounds like they're coming from over there." She pointed north where several blocks ahead of them the sounds of march grew louder.

[urnotafraid]

He was a little jealous about that jump but he wasn't about to voice it. He knew that there were a few skills that his Job combo won't let him do and grumbling about it would just be annoying to anyone around him. So he saved his breath to flip the last few feet onto the roof and settle his long coat around him, reaching under the folds to make sure his guns were in place. He could feel the extra weight of ammo and knew that it wouldn't take much to suddenly be without, which was why he had the long daggers strapped where he normally kept his spare guns on his hips.

Then there was the little surprise he had in another pocket, made with a couple of civilians watched him with concerned faces. They knew alcohol was flammable, but they never seen a Molotov cocktail before now. It was a pity that they didn't have the right stuff to make really effective ones.

"Let's go give them a warm welcome," he said even as he headed that way.

[needsteaplz]

"Sure hope they like surprises," as she said as she tightened the grip of her spear. "Don't mind me if I went ahead to introduce myself first." Saori jumped up again but this time much higher than before. Sure enough, she could make out the small group of Black Mages and Gunners. Given how airborne she was, they probably had no idea of the terror that would descend upon them.

Magic attacks did give her more trouble than physical ones. Her spear aimed at one of the Black Mages and she dived in for the kill. While the Jump attack targeted only one, she followed up with another skill, Crescent Moon, for more spread out damage.