[Nexus] HALO 179: Under New MAGnagement!

[FireFox]

[Range]

I could carry you? The commando suggests with a grin. Wouldn't be the first time she's marched over sand with 50kg on her back. Or we could watch a movie or something.


[Hallway Heist]

Arina succeeds in bringing Boudica along with herself into spectrality.


[Ordination]

Well too bad; I don't know any necromancers for you to go kill. Although, now that I think about it, I suddenly remember that Kyne still bears the scar left by Smaragdos, who escaped to the Nexus and went on to become Watchtower's Spyridon. That's still somewhat of a dangling plot thread, now isn't it? Furthermore, I am the Huntress. My domain is over killing. You seem to want the Savior, who concerns herself with Death itself.


[Armory]

The plotclone of Kyne is here now, critically examining a rapier.

[Ionbound]

Eira looks up at Grant and asks, "Why?" She then glares at Pesty and says, "You're pretty mean...The cold is nice, anyways. Not as nice as hugs, but nice."

[DoomITP]

Grant looks down at Eira.

The cold tends to hurt people or make them sick. She doesn't mean that you're bad or anything. Just that the cold doesn't make her feel good.

[Arkhosia]

[Range]

I could carry you? The commando suggests with a grin. Wouldn't be the first time she's marched over sand with 50kg on her back. Or we could watch a movie or something.


[Hallway Heist]

Arina succeeds in bringing Boudica along with herself into spectrality.


[Ordination]

Well too bad; I don't know any necromancers for you to go kill. Although, now that I think about it, I suddenly remember that Kyne still bears the scar left by Smaragdos, who escaped to the Nexus and went on to become Watchtower's Spyridon. That's still somewhat of a dangling plot thread, now isn't it? Furthermore, I am the Huntress. My domain is over killing. You seem to want the Savior, who concerns herself with Death itself.


[Armory]

The plotclone of Kyne is here now, critically examining a rapier.

Ordination

Then what do you have for me to slay for you?
Then let me keep the order of the world by serving you and slaying those who must die.
The kneeling woman replies

[Beans]

Eira looks up at Grant and asks, "Why?" She then glares at Pesty and says, "You're pretty mean...The cold is nice, anyways. Not as nice as hugs, but nice."

Pesty squirms out of the hug, ears flattened.
Maybe it's nice for... weather goddesses or whatever, but I am a science kitty and I do not like rain or cold or anything like that.

[Ionbound]

Eira immediately lets go of Grant and says sad and embarrassed, "Oh...I didn't know I was hurting you...I'm so sorry..." She then nods to Pesty and says, "Maybe...But the rain and snow are so nice...The feeling when the hit my skin is just the best thing ever..."

[Armory]

Eira wanders in to the Armory, for reasons of her own, and when she sees Kyne, she blushes and says, "Oh! Um...I wasn't expecting to...You're Kyne, right? I don't think we really got a proper introduction."

[FireFox]

[Ordination]

Kyne crosses her arms, tapping an index finger against a bicep. There is nothing I want dead that I can't or won't do myself. The question is, what do you want to kill?


[Armory]

And you are Eira. The Goddess sets the rapier down--too stabby, not slashy enough for her fighting style--and turns to grin at the other deity. What more introduction would be proper enough for you?

[Ionbound]

[Armory]

Eira is intimidated by Kyne's general...aloofness, and takes a step back before saying, "I...uh...Well, considering what happened last time we ran into each other, I didn't really get to know you..." She smiles a little nervously and her blush intensifies by another shade of red before she continues, "I can tell that you're a goddess, but..." before trailing off.

[Zefir]

Arlem watches the little creature apparently heat up with effort, hiding a laughing smile behind one hand. "You went dark there for a few moments. Not bad for someone who didn't think they could do this. It helps, remember, if you have a specific reason, but eventually you'll want to simply be able to close yourself off whenever." She shivers slightly; it's a necessary technique, but still an unwholesome one.



He's allowed to pick it up, feel it, practice with it. Challenges that make people learn multiple skills at once are not good motivators.
Arlem watches Leo work with it with a smile. It's very light, apparently hollow, and fairly smooth. Rolls only a short distance when pushed before the air and friction of the ground stop it.
It moves! You're halfway there! Go on! Draw on your frustration and excitement.

[PSI-chosis]



Leo doesn't see what Arlem sees, unfortunately, and he has to wonder if she's just toying with him. Of course, that only gets him more agitated, which feeds into his psychic influence and gradually increases the magnitude of the ball's movements as his power acts upon it. Now that it's more visible, he picks up on it right away, although he's not quite sure if it's moving on his mental commands or just wavering slightly for a draft in the room. In order to be sure, he tries lifting it into the air, willing it to levitate with great anticipation. As one might expect, Leo's fervent wish ends up being overkill, and the little ball suddenly jumps up from the floor, startling him and causing him to recoil in a most humorous fashion. "Whoa," he exclaims. "Did, uh...Did I do that just now...?"

The object reaches the peak of its flight about three feet from the ceiling before falling back down to the ground, bouncing a few times after its initial landing. Leo gets an idea while watching this and tries to catch the ball as it falls. His initial attempts don't produce any results, though, and that failure raises his temper slightly. He growls a bit and reaches toward the orb as it bounces again, pretending to grab it tightly in an exaggerated gesture. To his shock, however, it actually stops in mid-air, floating a foot or so off the ground in his imaginary clutches. After a few moments, he moves his hands from side to side, and the object follows his movements tit-for-tat. A smile breaks out on the spiritualist's face, and he laughs nervously as he declares, "I did it...I-I really did it...!"

[PSI-chosis]

Mr. C appears a bit exhausted right now.

"Don't hold it. I'm used to that stuff. The one whoo made me also casted something I call FunFacts. If I wouldn't be so exhausted I would show you what I mean, but the thigns you saw must be enougth."

[Arkhosia]

[Ordination]

Kyne crosses her arms, tapping an index finger against a bicep. There is nothing I want dead that I can't or won't do myself. The question is, what do you want to kill?


[Armory]

And you are Eira. The Goddess sets the rapier down--too stabby, not slashy enough for her fighting style--and turns to grin at the other deity. What more introduction would be proper enough for you?

Personally, to slay those who wish to break the natural order of the universe, those who deceive and corrupt others, and those who wish to slay others with selfish or evil intentions. However, I will not slay those you wish to live.
The kneeling paladin hopeful replies, her voice full of sincerity and determination

[DoomITP]

Eira immediately lets go of Grant and says sad and embarrassed, "Oh...I didn't know I was hurting you...I'm so sorry..." She then nods to Pesty and says, "Maybe...But the rain and snow are so nice...The feeling when the hit my skin is just the best thing ever..."

[Armory]

Eira wanders in to the Armory, for reasons of her own, and when she sees Kyne, she blushes and says, "Oh! Um...I wasn't expecting to...You're Kyne, right? I don't think we really got a proper introduction."

Grant nods understandingly.

I'm sure you didn't mean any harm. It's just a side effect of your own power.

[FireFox]

[Armory]

You want to know about me... She turns and busies herself with a rack of swords, preventing Eira from seeing her face. Then she starts talking quickly, as if she doesn't want to dwell on the details a second longer than necessary. I was born mortal, not twenty years ago. I was... created by a mad druidess, a specialist in genetics, who took the best parts from a celestial knight and a human with werefox ancestry. I have an older brother who was the prototype model. The mad druidess wanted to breed the perfect soldier, you see. She trained me, conditioned me, from birth to be her pet assassin. So I grew up a killer. Then my parents, the people whose genes the witch had stolen to make me, found out and freed me. After that, I came into some divine power and ascended as the Huntress, Goddess of assassins. ... What else would you like to know, Eira?


[Ordination]

Kyne gives Civvy another look, this one containing a feeling not far from bafflement. Yet not that close; she sees some advantage to be taken. A covenant, what deities call a business contract. So set out on your own. Or join an organization, from Remnant to AMEN. Seek out these people you want to kill and those who will help you kill them. I will grant you some of my power, a little bit at first but with opportunity to grow... and in return you will pray to me for the powers or spells you want, dedicate your every kill to me, and spread my name through the Nexus. Is this what you want?

[Beans]

[Range]

I could carry you? The commando suggests with a grin. Wouldn't be the first time she's marched over sand with 50kg on her back. Or we could watch a movie or something.

Carrie smiles. Mmm, a movie sounds great, sweetie. She winks, blushing. Though being carried's nice too, by a big, strong girl like yourself.

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[Heist]
Tenet walks right after Arina, her off-white wings folded behind her.
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[Hall]
Pesty tentatively pats her head, trying to comfort her without incurring the unpleasant effects of bleh cold wet.

[Ionbound]

[Armory]

Eira nods and says, "Ah...I just was curious...Um...I was wondering...What is it with you and Carrie?"

[Arkhosia]

[Armory]

You want to know about me... She turns and busies herself with a rack of swords, preventing Eira from seeing her face. Then she starts talking quickly, as if she doesn't want to dwell on the details a second longer than necessary. I was born mortal, not twenty years ago. I was... created by a mad druidess, a specialist in genetics, who took the best parts from a celestial knight and a human with werefox ancestry. I have an older brother who was the prototype model. The mad druidess wanted to breed the perfect soldier, you see. She trained me, conditioned me, from birth to be her pet assassin. So I grew up a killer. Then my parents, the people whose genes the witch had stolen to make me, found out and freed me. After that, I came into some divine power and ascended as the Huntress, Goddess of assassins. ... What else would you like to know, Eira?


[Ordination]

Kyne gives Civvy another look, this one containing a feeling not far from bafflement. Yet not that close; she sees some advantage to be taken. A covenant, what deities call a business contract. So set out on your own. Or join an organization, from Remnant to AMEN. Seek out these people you want to kill and those who will help you kill them. I will grant you some of my power, a little bit at first but with opportunity to grow... and in return you will pray to me for the powers or spells you want, dedicate your every kill to me, and spread my name through the Nexus. Is this what you want?

Chantelle simply replies with a nod.
Yes.
Oh, that way as well.

[FireFox]

[Armory]

Eira is showing some seriously admirable straightforwardness there. Who cares about the boring backstory crap, just get to the important matter: is she single? Kynegetis nods in approval, looking at the other goddess over her shoulder. We're friends. Some days the only thing we want from that friendship is someone to talk to and hang out with. Some days we're more interested in other benefits. She's in an open relationship with, like, two other women and a disappeared husband.

[Mee]

Chantelle simply replies with a nod.
Yes.
Oh, that way as well.

Civvy, who had remained quiet this entire time, clears her throat slightly, before whispering to Chantelle.
"I think a little bit more than 'yes' might be in order."

[Arkhosia]

Entrance

Sophia (see avatar) enters HALO, exiting the shuttle with curiosity in the organization obvious. She then strides forward to look around, Open For Interaction, a Tour From Civvy if No One Runs Into Her First

[Mee]

Entrance

Sophia (see avatar) enters HALO, exiting the shuttle with curiosity in the organization obvious. She then strides forward to look around, Open For Interaction, a Tour From Civvy if No One Runs Into Her First

[Entrance]

Civvy does, in fact, run into her first. Because that's her job.

"Welcome to HALO!" She says cheerfully, smiling at the newcomer. "My name's Civvy. How can I help you?"

[Ionbound]

[Armory]

Eira is showing some seriously admirable straightforwardness there. Who cares about the boring backstory crap, just get to the important matter: is she single? Kynegetis nods in approval, looking at the other goddess over her shoulder. We're friends. Some days the only thing we want from that friendship is someone to talk to and hang out with. Some days we're more interested in other benefits. She's in an open relationship with, like, two other women and a disappeared husband.

Eira nods and says, "Um...Okay. So, uh...As a fellow goddess...Would you be interested in maybe..." Eira awkwardly trails off.

[Hall]

Pesty tentatively pats her head, trying to comfort her without incurring the unpleasant effects of bleh cold wet.

Eira smiles at the pat and says, "Thank you," to Pesty before replying to Grant, "I guess? I'm not trying to hurt people...It's just part of who I am...Does this mean I can't hug people anymore?"

[Arkhosia]

[Entrance]

Civvy does, in fact, run into her first. Because that's her job.

"Welcome to HALO!" She says cheerfully, smiling at the newcomer. "My name's Civvy. How can I help you?"

Hello, I'm Sophia. I wish to join HALO.
Sophia replies, smiling slightly with amusement at Civvy's cheerfulness.

[Mee]

Hello, I'm Sophia. I wish to join HALO.
Sophia replies, smiling slightly with amusement at Civvy's cheerfulness.

"Well, we can certainly get you started. Come with me, we'll get you to the boss's office, and he'll sign you up." Civvy says, waving her in, and turning to lead the way to Magtok's office.
"So, what are you bringing with you to HALO? What skills?"

((Don't forget FF, Ark.))

[Arkhosia]

"Well, we can certainly get you started. Come with me, we'll get you to the boss's office, and he'll sign you up." Civvy says, waving her in, and turning to lead the way to Magtok's office.
"So, what are you bringing with you to HALO? What skills?"

((Don't forget FF, Ark.))

((I replied to him earlier))

Well, I can transform into a Titan, and am a very skilled martial artist and wielder of my blades and 3D Maneuver Gear
Sophia replies as she follows

[Lord Magtok]

Base-Wide Announcement

"Hi again, HALO. After a long period of thought and deliberation, I've decided to appoint a second-in-command. The vice-president person of HALO is..."

Is that a drum roll? Magtok is playing a drum over the intercom?

"Up to you to decide, because I couldn't figure out who I wanted on my own and was taking way too much time with this. Go tell your players to argue about it in the IRC and the OOC thread. I'll have the results of your election whenever, and accept whoever I'm stuck with. Thank you, goodbye."

[Mee]

((I replied to him earlier))

Well, I can transform into a Titan, and am a very skilled martial artist and wielder of my blades and 3D Maneuver Gear
Sophia replies as she follows

"3D Maneuver Gear is what?" Civvy asks, super confused.

[FireFox]

[Armory]

In what? The Huntress walks over to Eira, getting all up in her personal space and smirking at her awkwardness.

[Ionbound]

[Armory]

Eira squeaks, but manages, "In...In...Maybe getting some coffee or something sometime..."

[Arkhosia]

"3D Maneuver Gear is what?" Civvy asks, super confused.

It's hard to explain. I can show you it later, if you like!
Sophia replies kindly.

[The Bushranger]

[Hallway]

Mind telling me what you're doing with that lady then?
Caelynn questions suspiciously

Tenet walks with Arina, rolling her eyes. Sure, when you're about five clearance levels higher, maybe. Until then, this is need-to-know info.
You don't need to know.

"If we told you, you'd fail the test," Arina says, starting to walk at a briskly intangible pace for the exit...a grin spreading on her face once she's no longer facing their assasilant.

[Range]

"Ooooh! Maybe we could set up a movie screen on the beach!" Dani suggests, grinning broadly.

[Arkhosia]

[Hallway]





"If we told you, you'd fail the test," Arina says, starting to walk at a briskly intangible pace for the exit...a grin spreading on her face once she's no longer facing their assasilant.

[Range]

"Ooooh! Maybe we could set up a movie screen on the beach!" Dani suggests, grinning broadly.

Caelynn lets them go with an irritated sigh.