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The Skies have no Limit
BdrLineAzn:
Chang-ning
--Comet--
Night has fallen, and the return party with its escorts arrive to see the lights of the Yeshan Capital glowing in the dark. At the bow of her Pyramidion, Ny-Lee stands with Roland and her parents as the look on at the sight.
(Liu)
"Finally a familiar sight."
(Shen)
"Yes it is. Glad we are home again."
(Ny-Lee)
"I'm glad as well, but home maybe the more dangerous situation."
(Shen)
"Ah yes, the Deer and Tiger problem. I'll try and have a word with the Emperor silently about it."
(Roland)
"Maybe Chong can help you arrange the meeting, he is one of his bodyguards."
Shen turns and looks to the mid-deck and sees the Lieutenant chatting with his men and back again.
(Shen)
"I suppose, it will be easier to find a secluded place. I'll speak with him later."
From the help, Pān calls out to the others on deck.
(Pān)
"Almost there, twenty minutes until landing procedures. Better start getting ready."
(Ny-Lee)
"Alright. Well you guys should start and organise your belongings, I assume there will be a greeting once we land."
Nodding their heads, the three of them return to the rear cabin to gather their belongings.
Twenty minutes later, and a few manoeuvres, the two Pyra's are docked in the main base of the City. The escort Galleons are then set off back to Ho Tower to resume its patrolling duties.
As both crews start to file off the ship, parked right in front of the berth are a few trucks and a stretch car waiting for them. Stationed in front of the vehicles are a few high ranking officers of the Tiger and the Emperor Xi himself.
Walking towards Ny-Lee's ship, Xi stands in front of the vessel as the crew stands at attention and gives a firm salute. Saluting back, Xi walks forward and shakes both Liu and Shen's hands.
(Xi)
"Ah, I'm so happy to see you both back in good healthy."
(Shen)
"Well you can thank all of them for making it happen."
(Liu)
"Also some others helped as well." *wink*
(Xi)
"Yes of course, and don't worry Mrs. Zhao won't forget to thank him and his friends as well."
(Shen)
"So, Your Excellency, may I ask the convoy?"
(Xi)
"The stretch car if for ourselves to bring you back to your mansion. The trucks are for the crews to be debriefed."
(Liu)
"Is our daughter riding with us."
(Xi)
"She will have to be with the others, but once it is finished, she will meet you back home."
(Liu)
"Alright, well I guess we should head home now, I hope Huan has been alright without us."
(Shen)
"I think he will be fine, I bet his is well protected while we are gone."
(Xi)
"Why yes, after your kidnapping, I dispatched some of my guard detail to your home to watch over any other family members."
(Shen)
"Thank you again your Excellency."
(Xi)
"It was my pleasure. I guess we should be going."
Nodding with agreement, Both Shen and Liu follow Xi to the stretch car. Having a brief word with eachother, Roland quickly pecks his wife and walks towards the car as well entering it. With all four inside, the stretch starts ups it's motor and drives away.
For the rest of the crew, the Emperor Elites that accompany them move into one of the trucks, while both crews of the Pyramidion file into the other.
As Ny-Lee as about to enter the truck with the rest of her crew, she was tapped on the shoulder. Turning around, she notices that it was the head Tiger. Quickly she stands to attention but was dismissed by him.
(Tiger)
"Ah Captain, good work on rescuing your parents."
(Ny-Lee)
"Thank you Sir."
(Tiger)
"Oh it would have been horrible if something were to happen without one of the head Ox not at the Senate meeting."
(Ny-Lee)
"Excuse me Sir, but my I join my crew so that we can do the debriefing."
(Tiger)
"My apologises, I forgot. There is no need for the debriefing for you. There is another matter of importance. If you may follow me to my vehicle, we can discuss this in my office at the Imperial Palace."
Looking back to the truck, Ny-Lee eyes everyone inside. Everyone from both crews knowing of the secret plot just tilts their heads forward for her to go. Nodding, Ny-Lee turns back.
(Ny-Lee)
"Very well Sir."
(Tiger)
"Good, come now.
With him leading, the to reach the car where the driver opens the back door to let them in. Once in and seated, he moves to the driver side and starts the engine. The car then drives off to the Imperial Palace.
--Strech Car--
Exiting the base, the long car then heads on to the main road leading back to the City. Inside, Xi removes his cap and pulls back his hair.
(Xi)
"Ah finally I'm away from that damn Tiger. His presence seems that of wanting power."
(Shen)
"I know how you feel Xi, try making new policies with him and his other officers wanting to go on a warpath."
(Xi)
"I'll bet it's an uphill battle for you."
(Liu)
"But it's been a good one with my husband in the Senate. Is it it that three more cities peacefully volunteer to merge with the Empire."
(Xi)
"Why yes, but with the ongoing want of forcing cities and people to join by the Head Tiger, it almost doubles back. Always sending troops to occupy areas."
(Roland)
"Well speaking of the Tiger Sir."
(Xi)
"Oh no need for the formalities. Call me Xi, anyone party of the Zhao Family is a friend to me."
(Roland)
"Well Xi, there is something you need to know about the Tiger,"
(Shen)
"And also on the Deer."
(Xi)
"Oh how so."
Shen, Liu, and Roland looms to each other.
(Shen)
"Well I think it's best if you and I speak along in private. Maybe have a room secured by Chong."
(Xi)
"The new Second Lieutenant of my Guard? Hmm if it is this important that we need a private room, I can wait and ask later what this is all about."
(Shen)
"Thank you Xi."
(Xi)
"Enough of this seriousness for now, we should plan a ball for your return."
(Liu)
"A ball? Honey it's been awhile since we attended one."
(Shen)
"I suppose so, but I'll let you do the planning."
(Xi)
"haha, I wouldn't dream of letting you two plan one after all this. It will be my honor todo so."
The car continues to drive on as the four talks with one another.
Skies Over Albyssal Gulf
--Starlight--
(Althea)
"Wow, can't believe how dark it is here."
(Charles)
"You got that right, I can't figure out where the sky meet the water."
It is almost ten o'clock and the two ship convoy are overhead in the middle of the Gulf. BdrLine is currently at the helm while the three others are looking over the port side on the main deck.
(Courage)
"I'll bet these waters are even dark in the day."
(BdrLine)
"Got that part right Courage."
(Courage)
"Oh, how so?"
(BdrLine)
"Well, this Gulf is so deep that no one can see the bottom."
(Charles)
"Hmm we can find out now."
(Courage)
"Hey! Wait!"
Charles moves behind Courage and grabs him on the collar of his shirt and belt line of his pants. He then proceeds to bring the top half of Courage's body and leans it over the railing.
(Althea)
"Knock it off you two before I knock both of you off."
She then grabs Charles and pulls him back, bring Courage up as well.
Rolling his eyes, BdrLine sets the helm and grabs the radio and dial in Zankief.
(BdrLine)
"Hello, anyone there."
(Radio)
*static*
(Archer)
"Um hello? Who is this?"
(BdrLine)
"Wait, who are you and where is Zankief?"
(Archer)
"Pops? Oh you must be the one we are expecting. Well his is out with his ship to meet you at the coast."
(BdrLine)
"Alright, well send him a message that I'm half way across the Gulf."
(Archer)
"Got it, I'll send it right away."
With that, the radio dies out and BdrLine continues to fly.
--End of Day 13--
--Start of Day 14--
Piemanlives:
--The Craters, North East of Sabakumura, Early Morning--
The skies were still dark as they reached The Craters, a location typically not marked on any map however a few were known to mark it, Lorena was manning the helm at this point, everyone else was sleeping soundly, well, besides Phillip, who apparently having some issues and was constantly repositioning himself in his sleep. She left the helm for a moment to look below the ship at the Craters themselves. Below her a massive circular ridge line rose from the desert floor, on the outer reaches of it shattered buildings could be seen scattered about, what ever caused it must have been big, she walked back to the helm and put them back on course for Vyshtorg.
Gryphos:
-Vyshtorg, Slava's guildhall courtyard--
Slava sits on his usual bench, this time passing the time by feeding the pigeons. But he isn't at peace. There's concern and a hint of anger on his face.
Servant
"Sir?"
Slava
"Dostoy, good."
Slava beckons to the seat next to him and the servant, "Dostoy", takes a tentative seat.
Slava
'I can trust you, can't I?"
Dostoy
"Of course. I've served you for five years."
Slava
"Yes, yes. Well, I'll cut to the chase, then. You know Lygor?"
Dostoy
"The cook? Yes."
Slava
"You saw him the day before yesterday?"
Dostoy
"No, but I remember him on the register."
Slava
"Strange, because apparently he wash't here the day before yesterday, or yesterday itself."
Dostoy
"You don't mean?"
Slava
"There was a spy in my guildhall yesterday. And now that Lygor is here… There are two Lygors on the register today."
--Chang-ning, Tiger's office--
The Tiger enters the room with Ny-Lee in tow. He takes a seat in his chair and beckons to the one opposite him.
Tiger
"Sit."
Ny-Lee tentatively obeys. There's a moment of silence as the Tiger stares at her with his fingers steepled.
Ny-Lee
"Sir?"
Tiger
"I'm not one for formal niceties, so I'll cut to the chase. I'm planning a mission."
Ny-Lee
"What kind of mission?"
Tiger
"…We're going to take over the Mercantile Guild."
Ny-Lee doesn't risk a harsh word or outburst.
Tiger
"You need not know the reasons, all you need to do is carry out the act. What do you say?"
macmacnick:
Narrator
While Kirk was Having an audience with Alexander Lockheart, Mac was having an audience with Cathedral's government regarding permits for opening a shop. The permits were for setting up a bakery and flame-related weapon shop in the Market district of the city. A Building with much room had already been purchased for the shop, all Mac needed were the permits. At present, Mac is explaining the motives behind his desire to set up this shop.
End Narrator
--Cathedral, Government Audience Chambers--
Official 1
"...So this shop will sell what exactly?..."
Mac
"Pastries, Baked goods, other Cake-related miscellaneous items."
Official 2
"Anything else?"
Mac
"Oh, only a 'few' flame-based weapons — handheld along with Ship-mounted."
Official 1
"So, it'll be basically a Bakery-Weapons depot mix?"
Mac
Mac sighs, "Yes."
Official 1
"But why?"
Mac
Mac releases a larger sigh. "To support my people back home; to spread the news of Cake about, along with the ideals."
Official 1
"This Audience is now concluded."
Official 2
"Please exit the chamber, you will be notified whether or not you received the permit tomorrow."
Mac proceeds to exit the chamber as directed, and then goes back to his warehouse to tinker.
BdrLineAzn:
Chang-ning
(Ny-Lee)
"Let me spend the rest of this day with my family, but around 1600 I'll have my ships ready for departure.
The Tiger thinks about the current proposal as he scratches his chin. Giving a nod, he places his hands on his desk.
(Tiger)
"Very well, but 1600 sharp and not a second later."
(Ny-Lee)
"Yes Sir."
(Tiger)
"Alright you are dismissed."
Standing from her chair, Ny-Lee gives a crisp salute, which he returns, and exits the room. Ny-Lee then speeds walk down the hall, bumping into several aids along the way. As she exits the main building, she sees the car that brought her to the area waiting for her. The driver, giving a slit nod towards her, opens the back door for her to enter. Heading to the driver side, the driver starts the motor and drives her back home.
Inside the office, the Tiger leans on one of the arm rest on his seat with a hand over his chin. With his free hand, he press a button on a speaker that his on his desk. A male voice comes through the other end.
(Speaker)
"Yes Tiger Sir."
(Tiger)
"Saull, I need you to take surveillance on a few people."
(Saull)
"The people in question Sir?"
(Tiger)
"I need you to watch for any suspicious activity by either Captain Zhao and her father. I have a feeling that they may know something."
(Saull)
"Yes Sir, I'll prepare a small team."
(Tiger)
"Good. Oh and one more thing, keep an eye on the Emporer as well. Don't want him to do anything...drastic."
(Saull)
"Right away Sir.
Zhao Manor
A few hour drive later, the stretch car pulls up to the Zhao Manor driveway. The damage from to the front gate and surrounding pavement has been cleared and reconstructed. Standing watch is not only the family's personal security, but the Emperor's Elite Guards as well.
Stopping in front of the steps to the manor, the doors open and out comes Huan who is in his sleepware.
Shen, Liu, and Roland steps out of the car and the former two rushes to meet their youngest son. Inside, Xi smiles at the reunion and looks to Shen. Xi gives him a nod acknowledging that he will set up a meeting to discuss recent events. Nodding back to him, Shen then ushers those around him to head into the house as the stretch car pulls out of the driveway.
Starostrog Coastline
--Starlight--
Slowly the sun rises to the east as the team spots the coastal city of Starostrog. Hovering lower to the water, the two ships hide in the morning fog as BdrLine calls Zankief.
(BdrLine)
"Zankief, you there? We are here off the coast."
(Zankief)
"Bdr I hear ya, but we may have a problem. Since the last time you came, the Guild started to send surface ships out again to patrol the coastline. They are not as big as ships from the Great War, but a round from one of their turrets can heavy damage an airship, given the shot."
(BdrLine)
"Oh, hmm. Ok, stay put, I have a radar system on my ship. I'll try and navigate around."
(Zankief)
"Good liuck then."
Switching the frequency from Zankief's, BdrLine dials in to Gareth."
(BdrLine)
"Gareth, better stay close we are gonna fly our way in."
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