Re: Inexorable Altercation [Round I- The Sleeping World of Rock]
05-26-2010, 12:19 PM
Originally posted on MSPA by Pinary.
Several turns later, Will spied a door at the end of what was an otherwise dead-end passage. It was large, brown, and square, which didn't surprise him. It ground ponderously open as he approached it, which did.
Cautiously, he peered through. He could see a few rows of what appeared to be seats, carved directly out of the stone, then open space. On the other side of the room, he could vaguely make out a similar area to where he was now. The seats were tiered steeply, as though whatever their occupants would be watching was down below.
Moving forward, he saw that the room was generally circular, with columns spaced evenly around the sides. The seating area, which formed a ring around the top, was recessed, enough that those in the arena wouldn't be able to see those watching. For that matter, they might not even be able to see that the seating ring was there at all- the roof was very close overhead, and its undecorated surface would make it hard to see the edge.
Will took a few steps to peer over the edge and found himself overlooking a combat arena. There was a fountain in the centre, and assorted debris scattered around, presumably for cover. There was also someone drinking from the fountain- Will recognized her from the introductions as Apathy.
He was considering shouting something down to her when the Bolters came in from the other side, heading towards her.
Knowing he would never hit them accurately enough with a focused shot, Will adjusted the focus on his pistol and fired. The beam spread out, washing over the general area and enveloping the group. It didn't do much damage, but at this range and focus, it would only give a human minor burns, so he didn't expect much.
His shot had served its purpose, though- the tiny golems turned to look at him, ceasing their advance on Apathy.
Several turns later, Will spied a door at the end of what was an otherwise dead-end passage. It was large, brown, and square, which didn't surprise him. It ground ponderously open as he approached it, which did.
Cautiously, he peered through. He could see a few rows of what appeared to be seats, carved directly out of the stone, then open space. On the other side of the room, he could vaguely make out a similar area to where he was now. The seats were tiered steeply, as though whatever their occupants would be watching was down below.
Moving forward, he saw that the room was generally circular, with columns spaced evenly around the sides. The seating area, which formed a ring around the top, was recessed, enough that those in the arena wouldn't be able to see those watching. For that matter, they might not even be able to see that the seating ring was there at all- the roof was very close overhead, and its undecorated surface would make it hard to see the edge.
Will took a few steps to peer over the edge and found himself overlooking a combat arena. There was a fountain in the centre, and assorted debris scattered around, presumably for cover. There was also someone drinking from the fountain- Will recognized her from the introductions as Apathy.
He was considering shouting something down to her when the Bolters came in from the other side, heading towards her.
Knowing he would never hit them accurately enough with a focused shot, Will adjusted the focus on his pistol and fired. The beam spread out, washing over the general area and enveloping the group. It didn't do much damage, but at this range and focus, it would only give a human minor burns, so he didn't expect much.
His shot had served its purpose, though- the tiny golems turned to look at him, ceasing their advance on Apathy.