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Hero of Democracy
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: far from the ocean
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No, he's going to have to pick one.
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Lynn, MA
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For the shopping, Peter will get the blanket and with the change some extra cordage and snacks he can share with Goliath. Quote:
After masking their scents, Peter consults his compass and leads them out of town from an off road point at about a 45 degree angle off of their destination vector, taking it a bit farther from the road. It would be nice to take the road or head directly to for their destination, but if they sent a scout on a horse they would be done for. "We may want to split up, criss cross our paths some before we meet back up, might confuse the dogs. They also might follow me and Goliath now that our scents have travelled together for a while even if they don't smell you guys who they probably have a scent source for the dogs to follow, so are the primary target." I've been half expecting them to order Peter to split up and finish the mission on his own (or get someone in the town to) for that reason. "We have no idea how many there are, and I've never seen you fight. You couldn't keep him out of trouble." Peter teases. He does a joking double take at Williamson and then faigns a look of panic and snaps off a slute. If it is the group he saw before, it is five men with three dogs and a bird in a cage, but there is no way to be sure if it is the same group, and no graceful way to impart that information. Quote:
Along the way when there is opportunity, Peter will build himself a flash burning bundle, like he had done for making a quick karana at Karaka. They will high tail it out of there at best speed. Last edited by the_matrix_walker; 01-29-2024 at 02:09 PM. |
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Hero of Democracy
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: far from the ocean
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oh, the pigeon! That's what you meant by bird.... Quote:
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As the day rolls on, they spot some soldiers on horseback, this time wearing red uniforms. Peter is exhausted. He made his hiking roll, but they've been walking for about 15 hours. And they've been awake that long (your down 3 FP by my calcuations, plus hiking fatigue). OCC: You rolled an 8, they rolled a 16. And you picked advantageous ground and tracking is one of your better skills. Your luck is intact. Quote:
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Lynn, MA
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Are the Martians dressed as soldiers? Were we able to get horses? Did we give up cross country and go to the road, or are these guys just out on the prairie and got really lucky? If they know they killed their original scout, they're looking for two, and they are not expecting a kid and a dog in any event, so if we are lucky, they may just pay us no mind... We should not match the description of the group they are looking for. We will avoid being seen if possible. We are exhausted and they have horses, so escape seems unlikely and if there is combat we will be disadvantaged. If we can't get away unseen, we will try and fast talk them if Peter's companions are not in local military gear. If we are seen and they are dressed as the 'enemy' we seem pretty screwed. |
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Hero of Democracy
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: far from the ocean
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Armstrong and Williamson are pretty happy to see them.
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#1726 |
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Lynn, MA
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((OOC: I am so sorry... missed that they were red uniforms. I even quoted it... ugh ))
I presume we go down and meet them then? Or do my companions have other plans? Last edited by the_matrix_walker; 02-01-2024 at 11:45 AM. |
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#1727 |
Hero of Democracy
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: far from the ocean
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They're very excited! they have finally reached their destination! Williamson makes a comment about sleeping soundly, and Armstrong about saving the Fort. (I figured acomplishing the mission was a good roleplay/decision moment).
Your Counter tracking roll was successful by the way.
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#1728 |
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Lynn, MA
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Peter signals Goliath with a "Speak!" to announce their presence and waves to the patrol. He does an excited little hop and celebrates with the men! He's looking forward to a good meal and a bath himself! As they walk down, Peter asks "So, was I a good soldier?" Peter reaches into his pocket and produces the handkerchief and string loincloth they loaned him on arrival. "Thanks. You want this back?" At some point he will mention that he'd still like to see how the Voice works, ("Is it safe to show me now?") and Healing if they make it back to some kind of base or something. He is still curious about the other feats of magic they have here, and tying it to his grand unified magic mumbo-jumbo. All the while he makes little mental notes about everyone and their accents, or the little technological differences. He wonders, what will he call his book about the War on the Little Red Planet? |
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#1729 |
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Lynn, MA
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... When the sun goes down again, Peter notices the big dipper... they were in such a rush he hadn't really payed attention
HEY WAIT... THE STARS LOOK RIGHT... AM I ON MOTHER-FVCXING MARS?!? |
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#1730 |
Hero of Democracy
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: far from the ocean
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goliath barks, and the two soliders wave at the patrol. They reach you quickly, and one of them escorts the whole group back to a village where they can send a messenger. They end up putting the three of them in a barn for the night.
Armstrong: "No, you weren't a good soldier. All the wrong salutes, no weaponry, you brought a dog... but you were just what we needed. You saved Williamson's life, and who knows, you might have saved mine as well." The two men look at the handkerchief and string and laugh. "I don't want that back!" Armstrong guffaws. "Keep it!" Armstrong says he'll show Peter the "Voice" in the morning "I'm way too tired." Did he ask someone about mars?
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