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The Skies have no Limit
Piemanlives:
--Somewhere in Vyshtorg--
While the two of them really had nothing better to do other then see what they could find about the upcoming Yeshan diplomatic party, it was hard to actually learn anything when no one actually knew the detail other then the high ranking members of guild politics.
Dahlia
"I'm starting to wonder if we'll actually get anywhere with this."
Lorena
"Could be a fair bit worse you know."
Dahlia
"I'll give you that, so, what should we do now?"
Lorena opened her mouth to speak, but instantly closed it, she had no idea what to do now, Dahlia also began forming a clueless face as well.
Lorena
"I just realized I have no idea."
Dahlia
"So did I, want to see if we can link up with your dad? Maybe he's... learned... something...."
Lorena was confused why she just spoke as she did, following her gaze however she saw some familiar faces heading toward them.
Lorena
"Oh."
--Vyshtorg Harbor--
Travis was busy maintaining their guns when his brother passed him a sandwich.
Travis
"Thanks"
He took a bite of it.
Travis
"So, what should we be doing exactly."
Reynold
"I'm going to assume we stay with the ship while they find us a place to stay, other then that I have no idea."
A plume of smoke erupted from below deck, followed by a distressed looking Phillip.
Phillip
"She's hopeless, but at the same time she's not."
Travis was skeptical at that statement, his brother was obviously thinking the same thing and decided to ask for him.
Reynold
"And why's that exactly?"
Phillip
"She gets how to do it, she just doesn't understand why it works, I've tried explaining it, and well, that happened."
He pointed to the plume of smoke.
Travis
"Fixable?"
Phillip
"Give me about an hour to do proper work on it."
Reynold sighed.
Reynold
"Need anything?"
Phillip
"If you can get me a few gears that would be excellent."
Travis
"Usual type?"
Phillip
"Probably, I'd rather not try something I'm not familiar with."
He reached into his tool belt and passed them a few crowns.
Phillip
"That should be enough."
Travis
"Alright, we'll be back, try not to let the ship get stolen."
Snide remarks aside it was probably sound advice, however the three of them gave a laugh at it.
Reynold
"We'll be back in a bit, hold down the ship while we're gone."
Phillip
"I'll do my best."
With those two off he looked back to the mess of a girl sitting on a crate behind him.
Phillip
"Alright Amelia, lets teach you how to do proper repair work."
Amelia
"Fun..."
BdrLineAzn:
Chang-ning
Capital Headquarters
Onboard the Comet the crew goes around the entire ship inspecting the components and items. On the radio, Ny-Lee dials in her brother's frequency but all she hears is static as no replies comes through. She tries a few more times, but the results are the same like the first, no answer. Shaking her head, Ny-Lee returns the headset back onto the radio and checks her watch.
(Ny-Lee)
3:50, about to leave soon. I'll try and contact him later on the way
Sighing, she looks out over the shipyard and sees the ships used for the diabolical plot. She sees four of her mother's trading ships, but instead of raw material and goods, ground troops are being loaded. Across from them five Yeshan Galleons float idle, waiting for the signal to rise. Four more Pyramidions will accompany them with their two making six in total. Making up the last of the aerial combat ships are four Junkers also in waiting. Nineteen ships make up this fleet, and Ny-Lee knows that she is in charge of it. Looking at the fleet, one would assume very precious cargo is being guarded with the amount of ships, but the real reason is making her sick in her stomach with disgust.
Soon horns blow from different ships as the controller gives them permission to depart. As every other ship has rose above the base's skyline, her ship is still docked as Syá rises before her.
(Controller)
"YIA Comet You are cleared for takeoff. Good luck Captain with the Guild. If this diplomatic negotiations goes well, it will bring the Guild closer to us."
(Ny-Lee)
"We'll try. Rising up."
Inflating her ships balloon with gas, the Pyramidion slowly rises out of her berth and forms up with the others. Turning to the fleet's radio frequency, she addresses the other captains.
(Ny-Lee)
"Alright you all know the orders, all vessels set a course for Lu Tower. We are heading for the Guild."
Aye's can be heard from the other captains through the radio as the formation turns southwest to the newly remodelled Lu Tower.
Shortly after leaving the city limits, Ny-Lee motions to Pān to take the helm as she dials in Syá.
(Ny-Lee)
"Syá, you there?"
(Syá)
"Yes cap, I'm here. How are we going to stop this? There is way too many of them here for us to try and take them on. Plus I'm uneasy of the thought of killing our own people. Even if they are willing going about this."
(Ny-Lee)
"I know I know. I just need time to contact either my father or my brother. They may have something up there sleeves."
(Syá)
"Let us hope so."
Zhao Manor
Back at home, Shen is spending his time in the manor's library deep in thought. He is trying to find someway to expose the Tiger and the Deer and bring them to trial for conspiracy. As he rubs his temples, the door opens and Liu comes in.
(Liu)
"You'll get grey hairs faster stressing this hard."
She says with a smile as she sit by him. Shen returns it with a small smile of his own.
(Shen)
"I know, but it is the thought of it that bothering me. We need to stop them."
(Liu)
"I know dear, it is not like we didn't experience it before. But they will find a way, like they always have."
(Shen)
"I hope so."
The door opens again, this time one of their servants comes in with a message.
(Shen)
"Ah hello there Ting. Do you need us for anything?"
(Ting)
"No sir, I just here to inform you that the Emperor is here."
(Liu)
"Emperor Xi?"
(Ting)
"Yes ma'am. We let him in. He and his wife is waiting in the lounge."
(Shen)
"Thank you for the information. Tell him we will be there in a few minutes."
Giving a nod, Ting walks back out to inform the Emperor.
Standing up, the pair looks at eachother with confuse faces.
(Liu)
"Wonder why Xi and Kayo are here."
(Shen)
"Beats me, but we shouldnt keep them waiting."
The pair then walks out of the library towards the lounge. As they arrive, they see two of the Emperor's Elite Guard standing by the door. As they approach, one of the opens the door to let them through.
(Liu)
"Thank you kindly."
Inside, Xi and his wife are talking with one another while drinking tea that was served earlier. Seeing the two enter, they stand up and greet each other. Once finished, they all take a seat around the table.
(Shen)
"Nice to see you again Xi. What has it been, a few hours?" *laughs* "So what brings you here?"
(Xi)
*laughs* "Nice to see you again as well Shen. But remember when I said that I'll plan the return ball for the two of you. Why not the four of us do it so that we can take out minds off the you know what."
(Liu)
"That is a splendid idea, especially since Shen is too stressed out. Plus i can catch up with you Kayo."
(Kayo)
"I know, it's been way too long."
The four continues to talk with eachother and about plans for the ball which they settle on having tomorrow night. Outside the gates of the manor, a van is parked down the street where a few of the Tiger's agents are listening in. Standing in the middle of the van, Saull looks over the monitors.
(Saull)
"Anything?"
(Agent)
"Nothing, they are just talking about some ball. They don't seem to know about anything."
(Saull)
"Just keep listening. I have a feeling that they do."
Vyshtorg
Somewhere in the City
The trio continues to follow Alex and Reagan through the streets trying to catch up to them. The two then slow down and stop in front of a building and proceeds to walk inside.
Finally catching up to where they were last seen. Althea, Courage and Charles look at the building and notices that it is an inn.
(Courage)
"Huh, Must be where they are staying."
Althea looks down at her watch and checks the time. Turning upwards, the sky is darkening.
(Althea)
"Looks like this is where we were staying as well. It is getting late and we are too far from the docks and warehouse. I don't want to be stuck out there roaming the streets in the night."
(Charles)
"Ok then. I got some money on me so we can share a room."
The three then enters the inn and checks in at the front. Once they pay for the room and recieve the key, the three heads up for the night. Inside, all three notices the accommodations. There are two single beds, which they are grateful as they don't want to sleep together with one another, but that is it for bed space. All was left was a couch.
They all look at eachother when Althea says.
(Althea)
"I call for one of the beds. No way I'm sleeping on a couch. You two...working out. Night."
Going over to one of the beds, Althea takes off her shoes and anything in her pockets before tucking in.
As for the duo, Charles and Courage glance at one another and to the remaining bed.
(Courage)
"How to settle this."
(Charles)
"Ro sham bo?"
(Courage)
"Best two out of three."
(Courage & Charles)
"Ro... Sham... Bo"
Eventually Charles wins it and happily takes the remaining bed. Mumbling a few curses, Courage grabs an extra blanket and pillow and lie down on the couch.
End of Day 14
Start of Day 15
Gryphos:
--Griffinheart--
Gareth, Lyre, Zardis and the rest wake up aboard the ship, having decided previously to avoid public accommodation. The first to wake up is Gareth, followed by Zardis, who follows Gareth onto the dock out of curiosity.
Zardis
"Is something wrong?"
Gareth
"No, it's just strange."
Zardis
"What is?"
Gareth waves his hand at the tall city before them, already awake and noisy.
Gareth
"This, Vyshtorg, the capital of the Guild. I grew up always thinking of this place as hell, enemy HQ. But it seems alright."
Zardis
"Arashi?"
Gareth
"Yes."
Zardis ponders for a second.
Zardis
"'Gareth'… hardly an Arashi name."
Gareth
"No, I chose it to get by. Being an obvious Arashi doesn't get you far in the world."
Zardis nods understandingly, before looking back tot he city.
Zardis
"Yeah, it's alright."
Gareth
"You been here before?"
Zardis
"I was born and raised here."
Gareth
"What?"
Zardis
"Yup. I only moved to Yesha later in life. That's the reason I wasn't happy knowing what the Deer was going to do. It's my home they're taking over."
Gareth
"But, 'Zardis Lang Dacrain'. Now that I think about it, the 'Lang' does stand out a bit."
Zardis
"Ah, my mother was Yeshan."
Gareth
"That must be difficult for you."
Zardis
"Why?"
Gareth
"You know, fighting against your half heritage."
Zardis
"*chuckle* Take a wild guess as to how many damns I give about tradition and heritage."
Gareth
"None?"
Zardis
"Affirmative."
Gareth
"I'm starting to like you."
Yiski:
--Crimson Skies Saloon--
The day started just as it has always done. Roland was unusually slow to rise and rubbed his eyes in a vain effort to fight off the early light. He quickly took in his surroundings and realized two things: First, he was in the saloon. Second, his wife wasn't with him.
[Roland]
'Where is Ny? Wait.... she did say she had to ship out again today. Or was it yesterday?'
Not remembering his wife had already departed, Roland splashed some water on his face at the nearby water basin and headed downstairs in the vain hope to see the Comet still docked.
[Yiski]
"Look who's awake now, huh?"
[Roland]
"Father, you cannot blame me for being tired from my trip and to what I came back to, do you?"
[Yiski]
"Heh, I guess things did get a bit out of hand right before closing?"
[Lauren]
"That's an understatement. You just had to triple the reward. You're lucky the authorities didn't haul you off as well with all along with half of the patrons passed out and the other half wandering around drunk off their arse."
Yiski turned to Lauren and sheepishly rubbed the back of his neck before turning back to Roland. The events of last night are in large part as to why Roland has forgotten his wife's immediate departure. Take Yiski's brews, add patrons, add stupid challenges and bets for stupid amounts of gold and you get... well... imagination is a wonderful tool now is it not?
[Yiski]
"Now that I think about it, where's my daughter-in-law? Kinda figured she'd of shown up by now."
[Roland]
"Well, Ny said she had to leave today for another trip of sorts, though I do not know the purpose. I was going to head down to the docks to see whether or not she had left yet."
[Lauren]
"Ah, then you'd better hurry. Don't let your father hold you up any longer."
[Roland]
"Right. I will return soon father... mo.. er... Lauren."
Before Yiski could say anything on the slip, Roland quickly made his way out and into the ever busy capital. Yiski turned to his wife who wore a concerned expression. He walked over and gave her a hug and light peck on her cheek.
[Yiski]
"You're just gonna have to give him a little more time. You know?"
[Lauren]
*sigh* "I know..."
--En route--
Even in the early hours, Chang-ning always seemed to be packed and busy with all sorts of activity. Even after living in the city for some time now, Roland still could not get over how rapidly the daily scene could change. One day, there are open markets selling an assortment of merchandise and goods, and within hours the same space could be used to hold open auctions, from selling scrap to galleons.
In his haste, however, Roland neglects some lessons which Yiski had taught him over the years while in Anvala. One of the most important lessons: Noticing when you are being followed.
[Saull]
"Report. Where is the secondary moving?"
[Agent]
"Toward the docks currently. Nothing noticeable in his behavior."
[Saull]
"Continue surveillance."
--Docks--
It took Roland a good few minutes to reach the docks where he knew the Comet was docked. Upon reaching where the Comet had made port, Roland noticed another ship had taken its spot. Confused, Roland found a dockhand.
[Roland]
"Pardon. Did the Comet get relocated or has it already departed?
[Worker]
"Comet? Sorry pal, we get a lot of orders and right now we're dealing with a large unloading order."
[Roland]
"I understand. Sorry to bother you."
Roland gave a polite wave to the deckhand before exiting port. Unsure of the situation, Roland decides to hail a carriage.
Destination: Zhao Manor.
BdrLineAzn:
Chang-ning
--Zhao Manor--
At the Manor, the whole complex is bustling as the staff goes about getting ready for the ball. Directing the controlled chaos, a planner hired by the Emperor looks over the many details for the night. In the main dining hall tables are being set with plates and center pieces, the ballroom is being swept and cleaned, to the kitchen fired up for the courses. Much work is being put in to make the manor spotless.
Out in the back lawn, Shen and Liu is sitting with Xi and Kayo under a gazebo. Tea is laid out in front of them on a table where the four occasionally takes a sip from their cup.
(Liu)
"Are you sure this is a little too much? Whenever we plan for an occasion, we never really went all out like this."
(Kayo)
"Oh nonsense, this is the least we can do for the two of you."
(Xi)
"Yes, with all the work the two of you have done domestically and abroad, this is us giving thanks. Plus after the kidnapping we must hold one for your honor."
(Shen)
"Well it is a pleasure then. Got to admit, the planner you hired is making my staff work a little extra harder. I have to give them a few days off after this hehe."
(Kayo)
"Oh Jia. Yes she is kind of a perfectionist, but once she sees everything is up to her standards, it is surreal."
(Liu)
"Who is invited then? For sure the rest of our family. But I didn't have a chance to make a guest list."
(Xi)
"Oh don't worry Liu, it is the usually guest who attend all the big venues."
(Shen)
"So I'm assuming the Tiger will be here as well."
(Xi)
*sighs* "I hate to admit it, but yes. He is one of the heads in the Senate, as well as the Deer."
(Shen)
"Looks like we have to stay quiet on the 'subject' when they are here."
(Liu)
"It will be one night dear, besides our children will figure out a way."
Vyshtorg
Zankief's Warehouse
Inside the giant warehouse, a few levels underneath BdrLine snores away on a table where scraps and parts are scattered around. Last night he was helping with Zankief's men go over their many mechanical equipment to past the time since he is not allowed to venture out into the capital yet.
Walking into the room, Archer and another of Zankief's men, Pavel, sees him and the work around him.
(Pavel)
"Pops was right when he said that this guy can work on machines."
(Archer)
"Yeah, when we left him here last night, we were all working on the ships engines. Looks like he did more than that."
(Pavel)
"Should we wake him? He may miss chow."
(Archer)
"Let him sleep it off. There is still lunch and dinner for him to grab a bit once he wakes."
Nodding, Pavel and Archer makes their way out and into the main floor of the warehouse where there is a small line behind a portable stove.
Inn, Somewhere in the City
The morning sun pokes it rays through the window of the room where Althea and the others are staying. Althea and Charles get out of bed well rested but that can't be said about Courage who stands up from the couch and cracks his back.
(Courage)
"Oh next time man, you are taking the couch."
(Charles)
"It was only for the night, it is not like we are going to stay here for a week."
(Althea)
"Yeah. Well we should head back to the warehouse, BdrLine may wonder why we were gone so long."
(Courage)
"Oh did someone miss her hubby.. *snicker*
(Althea)
"Courage, you are this close before something horrible will happen to you. Remember I still have Elite training."
(Charles)
"Okay, why don't we go downstairs and have some breakfast so we can defuse this situation. I know we are all hungry."
Giving a glare to Courage who scoot over behind Charles, the trio exits the room and to the dining room for food.
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