Where's the Rebel Base? (open)

[Byakko Furaribi]

Altaïr chose to ignore the speaker in preference for a less divulging conversation. His gaze focused on the pda. "Yes. Ibn-Al Badr is good companion..." he agreed as he patted the horses flank. Badr snorted and butted Altaïr in the side as if tosay 'You'd be nothing without me.' Altaïr chuckled quietly.

[saneatsu]

*Saneatsu's mood changes instantly when he hears this area is at war. He had heard of a rebellion in the area and wondered if it was good or bad.*

OH! So are all of you working for the people in power, or are you the rebels. I've heard about the scuffle here, though it's probably not a scuffle, but I was hoping to see if I could help umm... well whichever side is fighting for the people and their needs. Normally I would start with some speech about peace and balance, but today I don't see that happening.

*He gives Altair a look when he talks about the horse but why Altair was spying was more interest, as was the power source.*

Yes well that horse thing, whatever it is .. is quite nice. But I must ask two questions. One why were you spying? Two, what is that object you have on you, it's quite powerful but I can't seem to see it with the force, only sense it. Don't try to deny it now, I really don't mean anyone any harm. I'm just looking for people so I don't feel so lonely.

[Meryl Silverburgh]

Upon Saneatsu's questions Meryl looked around to make sure nobody else were watching them before addressing the strange man.

"I was with the Vulture but they betrayed me. Now I'm looking for the Resistance who houses a base in this sector."

Meryl explained as she looked around the group. Still not fully trusting everyone that was there. It was a big world, even bigger with people from other worlds being sent here and there were only a few people Meryl truly trusted.

"That's when I ran into you guys."

[Ayen]

“You guys sure do make a lot of noise...”

Drake finally caught up with Meryl, walking out of the shadows from across the pavement and street of where the group were talking. Offering a smile towards the redhead who were currently the only person among them he recognized. He didn't know who the others were but if they were trying to move about unnoticed they were doing a poor job of it. Especially with the horse.

“Miss me?” he asked Meryl.

[saneatsu]

*Saneatsu looks at the new person. He wasn't sure what to make of him but seeing as he was only there because he was bored it seemed that opportunity keeps presenting himself.*

Noise isn't the issue here. The issue is that these ones are rather boring blithering on about god knows what. Honestly, I heard something about a Rebellion and I'm bored, you put the pieces together.

[Meryl Silverburgh]

"Drake!"

The Golden Boy's answer would come in the form of Meryl embracing him in a hug. Happy to see the smug bastard was still in one piece. Pulling away and looking over to Saneatsu with a raised eyebrow.

"So sorry to bore you. It must be so terrible."

Meryl didn't bother to keep any tact when addressing the man before turning back to Drake.

"Please tell me you have some good news."

[saneatsu]

*Saneatsu shrugs, it wasn't that bad he was just bored of it. He watches as the two interact, his eyes glow slightly as he checks if this man has any ... otherworldly presence or if he was a threat. Despite the fact that the woman knew him one can never be too careful.

He decides to introduce himself and see what information he can get out of the man. Maybe he knows how to contact the rebellion, if this Vulture did half the things the stories said he has then he's worth stopping.*

It's not that bad, just tired of it. Honestly I was looking forward to at least trying to stop Ira but since she's not around I figure that the next best thing I can do is help stop the bird guy, not like I have much else to do around here.

[Ayen]

"Drake!"

“I'll take that as a yes,” he replied while hugging her back.

"Noise isn't the issue here. The issue is that these ones are rather boring blithering on about god knows what. Honestly, I heard something about a Rebellion and I'm bored, you put the pieces together."

“You're bored so you want to rebel. Sounds about right.”

"Please tell me you have some good news."

“I saved a ton of money on car insurance by switching to Geico.”

"It's not that bad, just tired of it. Honestly I was looking forward to at least trying to stop Ira but since she's not around I figure that the next best thing I can do is help stop the bird guy, not like I have much else to do around here."

“You could always go to a club and pick up women. There won't be any booze though. Now, important question: are you sure none of you were followed?”

[saneatsu]

*Saneatsu chuckles as the man tells him to go to a club. Not that he had any money. However the tone seems to turn more... serious as he asks if they were followed. Saneatsu shakes his head. He hadn't sensed anyone but just to be sure he decides to give it a two fold check.
*

Not that I wouldn't mind finding someone but I'm a bit short on funds to go to a club. As for being followed let me check.

*
His eyes glow bright silver as he looks around in a circle. The buildings for several yards around them are barely visible but organic beings are clear as day. However just to be sure he looks straight up before disappearing in wisps of black smoke. If they look up they can see him up in the air high enough above the buildings around them to see if anyone is in the area who could overhear them.

((Force sight + fold space))

Before he falls too far he disappears again reappearing in black wisps where he was standing before, or as close to it as possible. His eyes though, are still glowing bright silver.
*

I don't see anyone in the area, but if anyone non-organic tries to sneak up on us we're SOL on that one.

*He holds out his hand*

I'm Saneatsu ... and you are?

[Meryl Silverburgh]

"Drake..."

Meryl gave him a stern look to show him that she didn't want any jokes. If they were going to take on the Vulture then they had to be two steps ahead and one-hundred percent focused. How Drake had managed to make it this far with his laid back and nonchalant attitude, Meryl would never know but she wasn't about to take any chances when people lives were at risk.

"With the exception of the stranger and his horse? No. I haven't been followed."

Meryl looked over to Saneatsu, eyebrows raising in the face of what he just did. Unsure on how to respond to such a display she just shook his head and introduced herself as she accepted the hand.

"Meryl and this is Drake. If we want to meet up with the Resistance then we better start moving now."

[Alex]

NPCing Drake White and additional characters in Tori's absence. More information can be found here

"Meryl..."

Drake only smiled at the stern look, yawning and then slyly wrapping an arm around the redhead's shoulder as he stood next to her. Looking at his digital watch while the two spoke Saneatsu informing them of no one else in the area before introducing himself and asking who they were. Drake opened his mouth to respond but Meryl beat him to it and Drake could only shake his head.

"No, no, no, Meryl. One does not simply say their name. You must build up to it. Allow me."

Drake cleared his throat.

"I am master swordsman, excellent gunslinger, voted sexiest man alive two years running and the Golden Boy of Isafaro and this -- this fine fox over here is the daughter of a legacy and in the process of making her own as she told General Vulture to go fuck himself prompting him to fire a bunch of llamas which missed and now she's here to make his life a living hell while looking damn fine in that military wear. Drake White!"

He pointed to himself.

"And the lovely Meryl Silverburgh. Touch her and she'll break off your fingers, unless you're me. But you're not me so I stand by my original suggestion."

[Meryl Silverburgh]

Meryl gave Drake a dark glare when he moved to put his hand around her shoulder as warning to stop and just rolled her eyes at his introduction. However, when she heard that he introduced her as the daughter of that... bastard! she responded with an elbow into his stomach to let him know to never call her his daughter again.

"You had your fun. Now tell me, you know this place better than anyone, if the Resistance was going to set up shop here where would they go?"

[Alex]

A dark glare wasn't enough to keep Drake from doing something and he put his arm over her shoulder anyway. It wasn't until the elbow to the stomach that he let go and held onto his hit stomach with a slight groan, laughter soon replacing it as he recovered from the damage and straightened up. Left hand now raised up and pointing north to the large building overhead.

"To the biggest, strongest and most badass place in the joint. That building over there was Vulture's leading military base for this sector. Come on."

Said Drake beginning to lead Meryl and whoever else felt like tagging along, looking over his shoulder to Meryl.

"There's a good chance they may shoot us on sight."

[Meryl Silverburgh]

"And I wouldn't blame them."

Meryl's eyes looked out ahead to where Drake had pointed out was the most likely place for them to be. To think the Resistance started out as such a small group that was forced to stay in hiding all this time into a "in your face" style faction with the intent of taking down Vulture once and for all. And Meryl would do everything she could to make sure they succeeded in that goal.

"I figure if worse comes to worse, their leader's female. I'll just use you as a bargaining chip."

[Alex]

"I hear she's Asian too. I'll have to be gentle."

Drake chuckled to himself expecting little more than an eye roll from Meryl, if anything, as they continued to walk. Coming up to the gate of the military base and as Drake expected they were met by soldiers who held up their rifles and snipers pass the gates in the top floor of the base behind it ready to blow them both to kingdom come if they took a step closer.

"Is this any way to treat people who wish to join your cause?"