Meetings and Strategy

[melodiesmods]

Characters: NPCs and the Heroes of Light.
Where: castle of Aqures Ixen | Calm Plains
When: 10th July | 12th July
Summary: Characters all received a Mognet Letter informing them of the upcoming meeting. It happens in the reunion room in the Castle of Aqures Ixen. If you . Feel free to start your own threads for IC Plotting! If you need to speak to a NPC or have to share your plan with them, reply to the appropriate thread below. Characters who received Kurma's letter will be able to meet him on the 12th of July.
Warning: NA

Ultima Weapon Plan
Mysterious Message
The Militaries
Law Enforcement
Civilians

Comments

Ultima Weapon Plan

[melodiesnpcs]

[Characters willing to help with Jessie's plan should reply here. The plan involves summoning Ultima Weapon, hacking it and then using it against the Imperial armies. Jessie and Artemicion will both replies to characters in this thread. Noticeably, Artemicion holds a sealed container with one of the Black Crystals inside.]

[line_piece]

[Chiaki shows up to the meeting looking uncharacteristically excited. It isn't often her expressions are this exaggerated, but Jessie's plan and the new Jobs related to it sound really amazing and right up her alley. Time for the Ultimate Gamer to show her chops.]

I'd like to volunteer for the plan to hack the Ultima Weapon, like we discussed before. I'll switch to whatever Jobs I need to.

dat crystal tho

[grandsummon]

( her eyebrows knitting downwards, yuna shifted uncomfortably as the heroes spoke of their plans, casting nervous looks back to the sealed container each time one concluded.
when there was finally a pause in the conversation, the summoner stepped forward. )

Are you sure... that that's safe to use? ( she lowered her gaze in artemicion's direction, indicating what she was referring to. the black crystal was unnerving, seeing one might never sit right with her... )

Mysterious Message

[melodiesnpcs]

[Characters who received the letter from Kurma and went to the indicated farm should reply here. Upon arriving by the farm however, they will find nobody, aside from a few chocobos and cows. For the time being, that is.]

Re: Mysterious Message

[theendiswherewestartfrom]

This is a trap.

When Jack, and possibly only Jack, got an unsigned letter asking for a meeting on the edge of town, the word trap was the first thing on his mind. He has no idea who could have asked for this, but also, who would have bothered to single him, of all people, out? He verified with Chiaki that she hadn't gotten a letter, but he also told her where he was going, in case this went south.

He'll gladly wait out in the open, though, looking for all the world like he's just here to see the chocobos. If it's a trap, why not bait it?

The Militaries

[melodiesnpcs]

[Characters working for the military should reply here, as should character taking an initiative relating to the military side of things. General Varaha is the commander-in-chief of Esdham's armies and characters working for the military may have briefly seen the stern man on a few occasions while they were in Esdham.]

Re: The Militaries

[fearlessherosheart]

I feel I should offer my service, as I am skilled with both blade and magic.

[bloodynine]

[Logen seems to have come to the decision to make his stand with the military, despite having been little more than a drunken, violent hobo for most of the months previous. He squares up, and while he doesn't look like a soldier, he does manage to try his best to give the impression of a brutal killer, and dangerous warrior. It's a little easier with the Maker's sword at his hip, he admits to himself. And Varaha looks even more grizzled than he is. Good. ]

So you're the chief, huh? Got room for another Carl?

[shinrasfinest]

[As assigned Major for the Esdham operation in Aqures Ixen, one might expect Sephiroth to be strained under the obvious responsibility now placed on his shoulders. Not only has he an obligation now to deliver on the tactical logic he's demonstrated that got him the position in the first place, but as a so-called Hero of Light it seems he's now called on to fill both big boots at once. And then there is that SOLDIER pride of his.

He doesn't seem it though, attending the meeting in the appropriate -extremely neat- uniform with his stripes in plain view for all to see. As protocol demanded, he stood immediately to attention in the presence of the General.]

Sir-

[tacticallyminded]

[Robin's on hand, too. She gives Vahara a salute when she arrives.]

Sir. I have a couple of ideas, if you would like them.

Now that I can finally tag again

[wickedone]

[Albel wasn't one to wait for a fight to come around to him -- the best defense was a strong offense, he thought, and he was ready and eager to take the fight to the supposed invaders. Waiting for them to reach the city just seemed foolish when he could head them off first. He'd already evacuated those civilians who had left agreeably, and he didn't have the patience to deal with the stubborn ones who remained. It was time for a new approach. A few questions later, and he was directed toward General Varaha. At least he remembered some manners when speaking to a military officer, even if he was used to being of similar rank.]

General Varaha --

[Er... some manners. He didn't stand at attention, and his speech was still brusque as ever, but he wasn't actively insulting anyone else.]

I wish to fight with your armies. How do you intend to meet the Empire's assault?

Law Enforcement

[melodiesnpcs]

[Characters working for the law enforcement should reply here, as should character taking an initiative relating to the defensive side of things. Biggs will be the one replying to threads here.]

[red_planet_blues]

The short 'n sweet of it is that we're gonna be back-up to the military. Right? They charge on ahead, we follow 'em in. Keep an eye on the city and the people left in it.

[Sparks, keeping it brief as usual. Also, if anyone believes that he's actually not going to run in guns blazing is a fool. It doesn't matter what he says.]

Civilians

[melodiesnpcs]

[Characters with or without other employments wishing to take part in the event or who want to take initiatives unrelated to the other aspects of the battle may reply here. Wedge and Cid will reply to threads here.]

Civilians - OPEN to all

[whereishe]

[Yuna presses two fingers against her lips as she thinks about this war. War is something she hasn’t had a lot of experience with though she is skilled at fighting.]

Are there really civilians who haven’t left the city? [It doesn’t make much sense considering this will soon be a war zone. This is their home though.]

Can we convince more to leave? [Maybe if they have confidence in the heroes to protect their homes and shops. This isn’t just a place they live, it’s their home.]

Before Cloud is told about the Ultima Weapon plan

[neverfirstclass]

As soon as word got out about the expected invasion, Cloud had intended to do what he could to help with the evacuation effort. As the meeting began, Cloud approached Wedge. As a soldier back home he wanted to talk to Biggs or Varaha, but since the men wanted to speak to those who were properly enlisted or had ideas.

"Sir. I sent you a letter when we first found out about this invasion. What can I do to help?" With his paladin gear on, Cloud certainly cut the image of someone out to defend the people.

((ooc: Cloud will be eventually dragged over to the Ultima Weapon meeting as well, but on his own his first thought is to talk to Wedge))

Civilians

[ninjainviolet]

Sheena might have just arrived on this world, but there was no way she was letting that stop her from helping. Although, when this was over, she was probably going to have to make things up to her Moogle, since she had reacted rather quickly and somewhat violently when she had received the note.

Finding the meeting place, she made a beeline where they were discussing what to do to protect the civilians. She had no knowledge of anything else being discussed, but protecting people?

She had more than enough experience.

Coming to a halt, she looked around before speaking. "My name's Sheena Fujibayashi. What can I do to help?"

OTA

[believesinhumanity]

Rock and Jazz rushed over when they got the message, having just arrived in the city. The former robot was eager to do whatever he could to help people, even if he was still a bit new to the new abilities he'd gotten when he arrived here.

As soon as they arrived, Rock looked around before speaking. "Excuse me. My name is Rock Light. I only just arrived here, but I'll do whatever I can to help. Is there anything I can do?"

Civilians

[makingfriends]

Following the start of the evacuation, Ven made a point of speaking to some of the civilians who refused to leave. At first, he simply hadn't understood; if they couldn't fight, why would they stay? After a few conversations -- some stubborn, grumpy, and brief, others more patient and open about their reasoning -- he felt he had a better idea. They were defending their home. If an enemy had ever attacked his home, the Land of Departure, he would have insisted on staying and fighting, even if it seemed impossible. Just like he'd stubbornly stood his ground for his friends, so these people wanted to do for the city they cared about and the history behind it.

He respected that, even if he still wished they would evacuate and leave it to the Heroes.

So when Ven approached Wedge and Cid, it wasn't because he didn't know what to do; he just needed to know how to go about it. Despite being one of the youngest Heroes on the roster, his attitude was a serious and focused one as he spoke up. He'd told Zelda that he wasn't really a thinker, not when it came to this manner of conflict -- but in this case, he tried to be.

"So, the people staying -- they didn't listen when we asked 'em to leave. Do you think they'll listen to us when we try to protect them?" Some of them had been downright rude about it, even if it was for the sake of their home and livelihood.

Re: Civilians; OTA

[wickedone]

[Albel crossed his arms, annoyed. He'd helped evacuate those who would leave after the Blitzball tournament. The fact that there were still civilians stubbornly remaining grated on him.]

Anyone who hasn't left is a fool. If we don't put them to some use, they're just in the way.

Open - Plans for Defense

[goddessofthesky]

Zelda had brought her own map of the city which was dotted and marked according to the research she had been doing the week before. She wanted to know where all the heroes were planning to focus their attention so that she could see where there might be holes in their defenses. There are a lot of heroes and even with those evacuating there should be plenty of people to cover the city. They also needed to think about escape roots so that should they need them though she hoped it wouldn’t come to that.

She had requested a small area to lay out her map. It wasn’t very large but big enough to make legible notes on. As people enter the meeting she will try and grab their attention to at least mark where on the map they are planning to protect.

She had left her own plans open knowing that others would sign up for Jessie’s and the others plans. She didn’t want anything to be destroyed like the airship yard during the Esdham attack. She didn’t want to lose any ground.

Open - Plans for Defense [After NPC Thread]

[shinrasfinest]

When on duty, Sephiroth carried himself a lot differently, almost as if slouching in uniform were an unforgivable sin. His hair was pulled up into a tail half-way up the back of his head as was standard when it came to the dress code that went along with the smarter fatigues he wore for attending a roll-call, or a briefing. The stripes, telling his rank now, shone out brightly against the dark fabric at one side of his chest and the sleeve of his arm on that side.

It hadn't quite settled in his mind very far yet, what he had been assigned to do, but for all the concerns Sephiroth must have about it; he didn't show a single flicker of doubt that he could do the job. In fact, it was almost a throwback to the confidence he had in those first few months after he had settled in Crystallis. So strong. So capable.

Sephiroth had every intention on completing his mission like he had any other assignment thus far; perfectly.

With only a brief glance at Zelda, Sephiroth looked down at the map as it were starting to come together. For sure he would need to procure a copy of it, once it were all finalized.

"I didn't think I'd be back, so soon." He offered a comment, as flat in tone as were possible.

[umslay]

Everyone's volunteering; it's like Ales is expected to help out as well. But there's already a massive force of Heroes, why should he risk his life when he was useful elsewhere? He's no hero willing to make unnecessary sacrifices.

For the majority of the meeting, Ales does not have his usual energy and keeps to himself, pondering over his choices. Go with Cid and work on the Enterprise in safely, or stay and offer his piloting skills?

[deadlyvu]

Lydia has been keeping herself to the background, but she notices Ales. He kind of sticks out, even when he's hiding. Making her way over, she's found a red-cloak that's similar enough in style to her familiar spider-web-poncho, and has that over black pants, boots, and a long-sleeved tunic. Being purposeful in making noise, since her Vampire job left her silent otherwise.

"Ales. You're quiet, which means you're thinking hard." Have a friendly smile, with cute little fangs.

[Open] For mingling with the Major

[shinrasfinest]

He was clad in his well-fitted formal uniform, a deep navy blue with shimmering lighter blue trimmings, displaying the stripes which indicated his rank at one side of his chest and at the top of a sleeve. Sephiroth's long silver hair was mostly pulled back into a long tail at medium height -but not without the odd fly-away parts of silver hair at either side that were too short to stay back- with the rest of the front of his style framing his face like usual.

After touching base with General Varaha first and foremost, Sephiroth lent his ear towards as many of the other conversations going on as he could. Quite opposite to his usual attitude at any other meeting thus far, in staying at the back of the room, Sephiroth made a point to make his presence known silently whenever he should stop to listen. Besides, in a lot of cases he overheard that others might want to catch him, as well.

It wasn't eavesdropping in this instance, after all, he had very much a right to know what was being planned given the massive task ahead of him in devising a workable tactic for the military operation to which he was assigned to lead. The best military operations could be undercut by another plan not working in parallel for similar goals, and given the clear disadvantage in numbers it would spell nothing short of disaster in this case.

Sephiroth exuded every tall, strong fiber of confidence in the role he had been given; it was quite a different way he carried himself whilst on-duty - if experience was visible he would be coated in it. No matter the odds, it was nothing but the most recent in a string of challenges that had been put in front of him. The difference being, this time, Sephiroth knew that he could overcome this one.

It was time maybe, to show Crystallis just a fraction of what it meant to be SOLDIER.

Re: [Open] For mingling with the Major

[deadlyvu]

Lydia had stayed out of the major groups, kind of listening and observing from the back and at the edges. She was leaving, after all. Evacuating. Never mind it was what she'd been advised to do, and she was going to be one of the last to go--she still felt guilty.

BUT! The teenager also knew she'd do no good by staying. She had enough trouble fighting monsters--because to her, some of those monsters might be friends. She was a civilian through and through, and she knew it.

There were at least a few people she wanted to find though. One of them, she waited until he wasn't obviously as busy, before she made her way over. He carried himself differently than the last time she'd spoke to him, but most of their interaction had come via letters.

"Excuse me, Sephiroth?" She knew he wore stripes, and that meant rank, but she had no clue what. Hopefully he'd recognize she knew that.

Closing Up Shop - Closed to AU!Yuna!

[lastfonmasterguardian]

[Anise had spent the better part of the day helping to evacuate the civilians who were stupid enough to stay, but there's one more place she wants to check before she's finished.]

[She finds herself at Cuppa Kuppo. She hadn't been working there more than a few months, but what time she had, she really enjoyed it. If the invading armies somehow destroyed the perfect job she had found, there would be hell to pay.]

[For now, though, she's focused on looking around the area to make sure all their regulars are out.]

Closing Up Shop - Closed to AU!Yuna!

[whereishe]

[Yuna has talked to Fai about using the café for those to stubborn to leave the city. Fai has personally stated that he’d stay and watch them which only made the ex summoner more worried. She’s trying to help out now, gathering bedding and more food for those who might seek shelter here. There is so much to do and the more she works the more she can’t help but think that this is a bad idea.

She pauses when she hears the door open thinking it might be Fai or an early guest to the make shift shelter. Instead she finds Anise standing in the front of the café. She doesn’t know the girl well but when she comes in to lend a hand or grab some cake Anise is usually working.]

Everything okay?

[Yuna steps forward with a smile and a pillow under one arm. She doesn’t know if Anise has talked to Fai about his plans but she’s a little glad to see the girl is okay.]

Or are you looking for Fai?