Bigro Wrote:WHAT ARE YOU SO GRUMPY FOR YOUNG MANLADY

ProfessorLizzard Wrote:>Contemplate signing the papers without reading them

Lordlyhour Wrote:Because his Savefile got deleted, Duh. Along with the DLC that had the Graphics update. That'd annoy anyone.
Kit (?): Disregard Commands, Complete paperwork

Bigro Wrote:YOUNG MANLADY YOU PAY YOUR FINES THIS INSTANT.

Wessolf27 Wrote:>...you look like you need some time off from your work.

Jacquerel Wrote:Flip your desk in frustration, drown in snowstorm of paper

Lordlyhour Wrote:Kit(?) Exposit on Who We Is. Unless you're using the Royal we. If that is the case, Exposit on Who You is.

Curris Wrote:Boss --> Idly pull forms out of the file cabinet in your sleep. Litter the ground with them, out of order. .

Fazwick Wrote:>Boss: Resume beauty sleep

Curris Wrote:Kit -> Hear the doorbell. Perhaps the mailman has more paperwork for you?

Ross_Varn Wrote:> Both: Look up comically midway through these shenanigans.

Curris Wrote:Kit ==> Sit down, clear a space for the woman to sit, as she lays out the details of the job.

Wessolf27 Wrote:>Kit: offer a seat to the miss.

Curris Wrote:Story --> Take on a pulp film noir aspect as this dame lays out her problems.

Lordlyhour Wrote:Kit(!): Demand that that Womanlady-Person Provide Exposition on what sort of job she wants.

Nighzmarquls Wrote:New Person: Have a Job Involving a Mongoose, A Vat of Caramel and the unfortunate side effects of a hive of genetically engineered bees.

Lordlyhour Wrote:Woman lady person: Also Remember to actually tell them what you want.

Bigro Wrote:YOUNG MANLADY YOU TAKE THAT JOB

Curris Wrote:Boss ==> Take the case before deciding on compensation. . .

Wessolf27 Wrote:>Boss: Hop off and introduce yourself upfront with the biggest smile you can make

Wessolf27 Wrote:>Hrm... take note of it. Also, ask about what sort of heirloom it is, along with the last place she had it.

Wessolf27 Wrote:>Kit: attempt to press for details.

Bigro Wrote:YOUNG MANLADY YOU EXTRUDE THOSE DETAILS RIGHT NOW, SO HELP ME.

Lordlyhour Wrote:Aera: Return to the room with the thing you were retreiving. Do so via a Second kick to Kit's Face. On the Other cheek, so he's in symmetrical Pain

Fazwick Wrote:>Shes not going to give more detail, might just start investigating it yourself. Agree on the job.

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Bigro Wrote:YOU BETTER BE THINKING THIS THROUGH, THIS COULD BE A TRAP

(01-21-2013, 12:19 AM)Gnauga Wrote: »Trod back and forth while staring at the ground for a ring.

(01-21-2013, 02:31 AM)Schazer Wrote: »One of you: walk and talk with the client. Have the other scout ahead a bit.

Wessolf27 Wrote:...or just grab one of those new-fangled air taxis that the kids want to ride these days.

(01-21-2013, 12:00 AM)Dragon Fogel Wrote: »>Okay, follow the nice and not-the-least-bit-suspicious lady to the scene.

Probably best. We're a bit tight on funds, but an air taxi ride shouldn't be too much.



Driver: "So, where you wan'ta go?"

Kit:[B] "Bazaar and 12th, please."

[B]Driver: " 'ow many?"

Kit: "Just two."

Lena: "What? Two? I thought I was going to show you where I lost the ring?"

Aera: "You are. You'll be going with Kit. I'll follow on foot."

Lena: "Wait. Bazaar and 12th is really far! How are you going to manage that?"

Aera: "I have my ways. Now, hurry, hurry. That driver looks a bit impatient."

Lena: "....alright."

I give some money to the driver, who shrugs and motions us to come in. Lena looks back at Aera, but then gets in, with me following. As the door slams, Lena quickly turns to me.

Lena: "Is she really going to meet us there?"



Kit: "...well...she has her ways."

Sigh, I'm really not comfortable with this. I really really think this whole job is a waste of time, and there's something this lady is hiding. But, for now, I'll just sit in silence for a bit.

(01-21-2013, 01:11 AM)AgentBlue Wrote: »Take in the sights, give us exposition take in the setting, think about history and landmarks in the city...all that.

You know, I still can't believe I'm here. A little over a week ago, I was still living in a small hamlet, helping my grandmother mind the curio shop. But I wanted more. I wanted a slice of the action that Espoir had to offer.

Espoir, the capital of trade. It's renown far and wide as the most prosperous city, especially under its free trade agreements. Merchants and tradesmen from all over have come to ply their trade, and they helped create the goods to help Espoir grow. But what really got the ball rolling was one of the most scientifically significant discoveries in the last hundred years.

Elemain.

Not much is really known about this thing actually. Elemain is basically a mineral that some guys dug up a century ago. They quickly realized its HUGE energy storing and releasing capabilities. Elemain also was extremely varied in the types of energy it produced. It could heat up, it could cool, it could radiate, it could emit a huge amount of mechanical force from its mere vibrations. Basically every concept of science mankind had discovered was promptly shattered by the discovery of this precious gem. But what was even more astounding was that they could process it and create even more potent creations.

This thus leads us to the present. Vehicles, like the air taxi I'm riding right now, are powered by a type of propulsion Elemain. Fossil fuels and solar power were quickly replaced with Elemain, which was seemingly infinite in its power source. Elemain was even made into special talismans and jewelry, allowing everyday people to perform marvelous feats that they normally couldn't do. Researchers are still mastering ways to process, manufacture, and sell these precious items. It got so big that Espoir, the center of the discovery, created a branch of law enforcement to deal with the regulations of Elemain. All in all, it turned Espoir into the single most powerful city in the area. And that power was what drew me here.

Well...I didn't expect I'd find myself rescuing cats or finding lost rings.



Lena: "Umm..."

Hmm? Did she say something?"

Lena: "I'm sorry."

Kit: "What?"

Lena: "I'm sorry for that outburst. I really shouldn't have done that, and have been more grateful."

Kit: "...I'm sorry too."

Lena: "What for?"

Kit: "For pushing you like that. I should've have noticed that you were troubled. It wasn't my place to do that."

Lena: "Oh, no. I'm...I'm just worried. As you can probably tell, this ring is important to me. It's...it's all I really have left. And I don't know who to trust."

Why is she turning away? What is it she's hiding? She doesn't seem like she has ill intent, but this ring...it seems to be occupying a great deal of her mind. Hmm, I wonder how I can get her to open up a bit...

>_

Wessolf27 Wrote:>Engage in a lighthearted talk about the weather... cough awkwardly.

>Attempt small talk



Kit: "...So, the weather's nice. We should be getting there pretty fast."

Lena: "Yes..."

(01-21-2013, 12:32 PM)AgentBlue Wrote: »Is this ring set with an Elemain crystal, by any chance?

(01-21-2013, 03:54 PM)Dragon Fogel Wrote: »Hmm. It sounds like somebody betrayed her trust. But that's personal, and you're here for professional reasons. For now, at least, it's best to stick to what's relevant.Ask if she expects any sort of trouble in finding the ring. That's something you might have to deal with, after all.

Lordlyhour Wrote:Kit(!) Justify the Exlaimation mark I have given your name and Declare you'll return her ring whatever the cost

Kit: "The fact that you came to us means that you know a bit of our reputation. Sure, Aera's a bit crazy and eccentric sometimes, but, we are Venteux Services. We will get this job done and find your ring. Anyways, we're just looking for a ring. I mean, how dangerous can this ge--"

THUD

Kit: "What was that? Did something land on our tax--"

VREEEEEEEEEN



AAAAAAAAAAAAHHH WHAT'S GOING ON?!

>_

Ross_Varn;7008357 Wrote:> Kit: Calmly assess situation.

> Kit: ACTUALLY SCREW THAT YOUR RIDE WAS JUST ATTACKED PANIC

>PANIC



Kit: "OHGODOHGODOHGODOHGODOHGOD"

Lena: "AAAAAAAEEEEEEEEEEEIKK!"

Driver: "MY CAR!! WHAT'S GOING OOOOOOOOON"

Lordlyhour;7008371 Wrote:Kit(!) You are off to a good start, Justifying my Arbitrary Exclaimationage. Now, Continue earning the Shoutpole and Go Beat up your assailants. Ignore the fact they have what appears to be a Laser for the moment. This fact is irrelevant

(01-22-2013, 03:12 AM)Dragon Fogel Wrote: »>Can you even tell what that is?

Curris;7009158 Wrote:Lena --> Calmly mention the terrible thugs / Jealous romantic interests that are after you as well. They won't be a problem, right Kit? You did agree to the job already. . .

Wessolf27;7009078 Wrote:> Open the door to reveal TERRIFYING HEIGHTS!!!

BreadProduct;7008883 Wrote:>Forget that this is a air taxi.

Xartarin;7008360 Wrote:Kit + Lena: Evacuate the car.

(01-22-2013, 01:28 AM)bigro Wrote: »I WARNED YOU

I TOLD YOU

YOU NEVER LISTEN TO ME

YOU SHOULD RESPECT YOUR ELDERS YOUNG MANLADY

NOW BAIL

(01-22-2013, 02:47 AM)AgentBlue Wrote: »DUCK AND ROLL! EVASIVE MEASURES! JUMP OUT THE TAXI!

???: "I wouldn't think of escaping. As you can see, we are more than a thousand feet in the air. Unless you want me to sabotage the thrusters, you'll answer my question."

Kit: "H-Hey! Let go!"



???: "Now, tell me where the ring is!"

Kit: "I DON'T KNOW!"

???: "Well, now, that's a shame. Looks like you're of no use to me. Away you--"

Lena: "WAIT! I'LL TELL YOU! I'LL TELL YOU WHERE I HID THE RING. Just leave him alone!"

???: "Oh? Well, look at that, kid. Missus is trying to save you. Unfortunately, your brother has hired me to take the ring and eliminate all witnesses."

Lena froze. Whoever her brother is, he must be quite the scumbag. Not that I could do anything about it, not when being held in the air by a arc-welder-wielding psycho.

Oh man, where's Aera?!

Ross_Varn;7008357 Wrote:> Aera: Warp in and kick attacker in face.

Aera: "Hey! Metalface!"

??? "Who's ---"



??? "WHAT THE--"



>_

(01-23-2013, 01:23 AM)AgentBlue Wrote: »ISN'T THERE SOME KIND OF ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE PROBLEM HERE

Ross_Varn;7012845 Wrote:> Kit : Disarm assailant

It's kinda hard to do that when I'm flat on my back on the bottom of a ta--



...Nevermind.

Recyth;7010559 Wrote:> Momentum: Ensue

>Momentum ensu---what?!



Kit: "HEY! How are you not falling off! That's cheating!"

???: "Shut-up! You damn interlopers! Goddamn, my mask! How did you kick through an inch of steel?!"

Ross_Varn;7012845 Wrote:> Aera : Begin interrogation on roof of high-speed taxi to a probably-unconscious individual that you just knocked out with your heel.

Ross_Varn;7012845 Wrote:> Aera : Pin attacker down

Aera: "Taaaaaake THIS!"

Wild Welder: "Not a chance!"



Aera: "Uwaa!"

Wild Welder: "Now let me show you the power of MY kick!"



Lena: "Miss Venteux!"

Kit: "Boss!"

Aera: "AAAAAH! YOU ASS! GET OFF! RRRRRRRgh! Why can't I move?! Wait, is that--"

Wild Welder: "Heh, it seems you've finally noticed my boot. I've attached a rare type of Elemain on it, giving me shoes magnetic properties! It's been great use for ambushing prey like you from above."

BreadProduct;7010593 Wrote:> I know there is probably better things to worry about but the damage to this taxi is probably going on your bill pile.

Fuade;7013692 Wrote:>Have driver do a flip

Ok, ok, ok ok ok ok ok what do what do what do what do.....I got it!

Kit: "Lena! Hold on tight to something!"

I quickly make my way to the driver, who's busy gripping his wheel with an extremely tight vice-grip.

Kit: "I need you to do something!"

Driver: "I'm a little busy trying to NOT DIE!"

Kit: "I need you to flip this taxi!"

Driver: "ARE YOU NUTS KID?!"

Kit: "Look! I'll reimburse you for damages to your taxi! Just do it!"

Driver: "Oh..alright. Mm, this reminds me of my army days. Just hold on tight!!"

Wild Welder: "Now! It's time to get rid of you and-- WWWWHOAASAASDFAARGASHAG"



Wild Welder: "AAAAAAAaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH IMGOINGTOBAAAAAAAAARF!!!!!"

(01-22-2013, 10:24 PM)fakeimpostor Wrote: »Guys look out you are about to run into something!

Lena: "Look out for that bridge!!!"

The Driver suddenly snaps out of his fear and quickly stops the roll, causing everyone to hurtle towards the side. They nearly miss the bridge, but the trip in whole has left the Wild Welder in pain, which gives Aera an opportunity.

Aera: "Alright, asshole, time to give you the boot!"



Suddenly, the Wild Welder's right foot is wailing in the air, the rest of him barely holding on to the taxi by his left shoe. He suddenly realizes his dire predicament as he sees Aera towering over him, a glint of revenge in her eyes.

Wild Welder: "Wha-MY ELEMAIN. WHAT DID YOU DO TO IT YOU...YOU MONSTER?"

Aera: "Wouldn't you like to know. But, from the looks of it, I guess it couldn't take your assholery. But I can take care of that."

Wild Welder: "WAIT! STOP! MERCY! MEEEEEEERCYYYYYYY"

Aera: "Mercy? After telling my employee you were going to kill him? After making my client fear you? And after calling me a monster? I don't think so. Now, clench you teeth!"



Wild Welder: "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"






Kit: "Aera, you alright?"

Aera: "Yeah. But it sucks that we couldn't take him and interrogate him. And that bounty too..."

Kit: "Well at least the worst is over."



....Why are we slowing down? And falling?

Driver: "WHAT THE HELL?"

Kit: "WHAT? WHAT COULD POSSIBLY BE WRONG THIS TIME?!?!?!"

Driver: "The Thrusters....the Elemain powering them just...poof'd!"

Kit: "WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?"

Driver: "IT MEANS HOLD ON TIGHT BECAUSE WE'RE FALLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING"

>_

Alrik;7015146 Wrote:> Kit: Temporarily ignore the falling to comment on the fact that this is like in your Japanese Animes.

> Aera: Use your superpowers to catch the taxi and carry it gently and Superman-like to the ground.

> Driver: Freak out.

Shadow Phoenix;7016343 Wrote:Aera : punch vehicle toward a resting place.

>Get us outta this catastrophe!

Aera: "Alright! Just wait, I'll get us outta here in a flash! Hold on tight and--"

Lena: "LOOK OUT!"





Aera: "OooOooOOooof..."



Crap. CRAP CRAP CRAP. CRAAAAAP!!

OF ALL THE THINGS TO GET KNOCKED OUT BY. DAMMIT!

Lena: "Wha-what are we going to do now?!"

O GOD I'M SO BONED. Ooooooo MAN.

Who's going to tell my grandmother that I'm dead? I barely know anyone else in this city! Heck, I'm only 19! 19, and I'm already going to join my parents in the afterlife. Aw man, I knew doing this was trouble! What with these crazy jobs and this crazy woman and this crazy city and AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH!

Okay, calm down, breath. You can still get out of this, right?

.......wait.



I still have the Wild Welder's Elemain stuff. A boosted welding torch and one magnetic boot. Okay, what do I remember about how Elemain works...

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Elemain Lesson: Elemain Typing

Elemain has been extensively studied, with its many abilities and properties observed. People studying Elemain have been able to divide Elemain into four categories based on the type of ability it can perform: Manipulation, Psionic, Boost, and Form.


Manipulation
[INDENT]Elemain of the Manipulation type are able to affect the properties of nature in the external world. From heating and cooling to force and electricity, this type is able to manipulate these elements.[/INDENT]



[INDENT]Psionic
Elemain of the Psionic type are able to affect the properties of the mind, giving psychic abilities. These have ranged from clairvoyance to levitation and even mind reading. However, the Elemain used must be on the person in order for it to be used.[/INDENT]



Boost
[INDENT]Elemain of the Boost type are able to enhance the physical abilities of its wielder. Effects have included enhanced strength, agility, and even concentration over short periods of time.[/INDENT]



Form
[INDENT]Elemain of the Form type are able to change the chemical makeup of the object or wielder. This has allowed abilities of transformations, from attaining a natural iron skin to turning into a wolf.[/INDENT]


Elemain in its raw form is unstable and extremely unpredictable. However, people have found that when it has been processed and formed into tools, the nature of Elemain changes according to its type and the item it is bound to. This has caused an influx of Elemain craftsmen, turning Elemain into tools and fine jewelry. However, the power of the Elemain depends on a factor of familiarity. Those who spend more time using a certain tool or Elemain seems to be granted a mastery over abilities of the Elemain, even going as far as unleashing special abilities that could never be discovered without this familiarity. Scientists have called this Levels, which they have used to measure an Elemain's relative power and rank according to the ascending order:

C -> B -> A -> S

Where ranks A and S demonstrate mastery and unlocking of these special abilities. What is interesting is that when a tool is passed to another person, the Level of the Elemain remains the same. However, because of the dangerous properties of high levels, it is unwise for inexperienced users to handle a high Level Elemain tool.