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Burning Skies Saloon
Honeybadger:
-Saloon-
Honeybadger, still looking at the picture of his brother sighs.
Honeybadger
"Clear Skies please..."
For some strange reason, Honeybadger paid for this one drink from the spare money he had in his pocket.
Honeybadger
"Sooner or later I'll pay my tab..."
Honeybadger sighs and places the picture down in plain sight, bored.
Papa Paradox:
Paradox awoke, once again, he was finally done succumbing to pain... succumbing to weakness. On the verge of one of the largest conflicts the known world has faced. Why did the guild push through Arashi to hit a neutrally aligned trade hub? Anvala had survived this long as an independent city-state, but now with hunger in their eyes the factions looked upon it. Yesha’s triumvirate council and their useless figure head emperor, The Baronies Dahlberg and his banner men, Anglea sat foreboding in the north, How had The Guild attacked Anvala? They would’ve had to pass through Arashi air-water space, why did The League not seize the opportunity to sunder one of The Guilds many fleets? Allies? No. They’ve been at war too long, too much bad blood.
The endless amount of questions swirled around in his head, Paradox needed answers.
He swung his long mechanical legs off of the bed, lit a cigarillo and put on his hat. He looked down at his latest enhancement, after a brief inspection of the plate that scale his torso, he tapped on it, it made a metal on metal clank and the reverberation tickled the skin it was attached to. He stretched thinking of the many business arrangements that could be made, he smiled. Let the arms race begin.
--DLTC Headquarters—
He strolled into his office, wearing nothing but his boxers and hat. His employees rose to meet him, John was the first to speak: “Boss, you should be in bed, you need that to heal properly or you’re boned...” He looked at Paradox for a moment, “Where are your clothes?” John continued.
“Well, the doctors don’t exactly keep your clothes on when they’re trying to stop you from bleeding out, especially when you’re missing half your fuckin’ torso, John.” Papa retorted.
Jen stood there blushing, trying to avert her eyes.
“I need a status report on the damages and hopefully repairs... If you haven’t started those, you’re both fired.” Paradox said nonchalantly, ignoring his revealing attire, or lack thereof.
“H... Hangers, eight through thirteen have been d... destroyed, along with their contents, a lot of sky-cranes have gone down as well, slowing the loading of a lot of ships. They’ve started rebuilding hangers eight through ten and are working on clearing debris from the last tree.” She started off less than composed, Paradoxes near nakedness distracted her by showing how much of his body was actually mechanical.
“This is going to set us back, a lot, get the ship wrights working on replacement ships immediately.” He said while walking outside the door at the back of his office unto a balcony overlooking a large portion of the hangers. “Fuckin’ brass hats and their stupid fucking mongrel fleet. Time to start feeding the fire, weapons and ammunition go straight to the Baronies, Raw materials go north... John go south and facilitate trade with the Arashi nomad tribes, I want to give them weapons, cheap. The more shit they can throw at the Guild, the better, I’m tired of the fucking council and their inaction. We will wait for the day either Anglea or The Baronies claims this city and ends the council’s neutral bullshit.” Paradox finished his tirade, Jen and John went to work.
Yiski:
--Saloon--
Yiski overhears Honeybadger's comment about his tab as he hands him a Clear Skies.
Yiski
"Yeah, it'd be good for all of us if you did that... soon."
Lauren
"Wait... why?"
Patron
"Yiski, plus gatling, plus unpaid tabs..."
Lauren
*Putting up her hand* "Alright, I get the idea." *Looks to Honeybadger* "Yeah. Paying up soon would help."
Lauren heads to the back to get some snacks and sees there's a light blinking on Yiski's radio. She comes back out and taps Yiski on the shoulder.
Lauren
"I think you have a transmission."
Yiski
"Strange. Didn't think Lance would forget anything in his report."
Lauren
"Different frequency. It's not him."
Curious, Yiski heads into the back and leaves Lauren handling the main floor. Sure enough, the radio was blinking. Yiski switches frequency and realizes it's from Cathedral.
Yiski
"Hello?"
Roland
"Yiski! Thank the skies! Are you alright?"
Yiski
"Why wouldn't I be?"
Ny-Lee
"Well, we heard reports of Anvala being attacked by the Guild and we were worried. Is my brother okay?"
Yiski
"Yeah. BdrLine's fine, but his house isn't and before you ask, everyone else is fine too."
Roland
"What happened over there? Reports of the incident are foggy at best."
Yiski
"Well... we'll talk about when you two get back next week."
Ny-Lee
"Well about that..."
Roland
"... we were so worried, we decided to come back home sooner."
Yiski
"Oh no you don't. The city is a little worse for wear, but we'll pull through. You two need to enjoy your honeymoon!"
Roland
*Chuckling* "Heh. It is funny you should tell us to stay in Cathedral..."
Ny-Lee
"... because we've already departed from Cathedral."
Over the radio, Ny-Lee and Roland heard the *thud*. The newlywed either thought Yiski banged his head against the workbench or facepalmed. A few seconds later, the two heard another *thud*. They figured he did both.
Yiski
*sigh* "Well since you've already left there's no helpin' that. When do you arrive?"
Ny-Lee
"Two days."
Yiski
"Fair enough. See you soon."
The light on the radio faded signifying the transmission was over. Yiski shook his head and sighed.
Yiski
"Kids. Hey Lauren. Looks like the kids are comin' home early."
Honeybadger:
-Saloon-
Honeybadger looks at Lauren
Honeybadger
"Here, I'll pay now."
Honeybadger reaches into his bag and pulls out a strange object.
Honeybadger
"This isn't my bag of coin..."
Honeybadger stares deep into the object.
Honeybadger
Oh shit oh shit oh shit... I need to get out of here NOW.
Honeybadger starts sweating profusely. He quickly gets his large sack of bounty money out from his bag and takes a small handful hurriedly and plants it on the counter
Honeybadger
*Extremely worried* "Alright here you go... Ha ha, I'll be on my way now!"
Honeybadger starts to get up from his chair and speed walks near the door. Before he could get close enough to it, he heard a voice coming from outside.
Unknown Man
"HONEYBADGER! I KNOW YOUR IN THAT SHIT HOLE! COME OUT AND FACE US!"
Honeybadger
"Fuck fuck fuck!"
The patrons look worried, but more annoyed at Honeybadger. Honeybadger had hoped that Yiski had not heard that, because whether he died or not, Yiski would wring his neck. He quickly made his way to his bag and got out his two engraved Colt .45 revolvers. One modified for accuracy, the other a quick shooter for speed.
Once he had his two revolvers, he quickly retrieved his Sawn-Off Engraved Shotgun. It had been tailor made a long time ago and if Honeybadger were ever in a jam he would use it.
As he was speed walking over to the door he cocked his mean ass shotgun and took cover next to the wall.
Honeybadger
"What do you want Riggs?"
Johnny Riggs
"I want you to pay for my brothers life."
Honeybadger
Not a second short on lifting lockdown
The patrons look on in slight entertainment.
Honeybadger:
Honeybadger stands by the door
Honeybadger
"If you think I'm coming out forget it."
Riggs chuckles
Johnny Riggs
"Well if you don't come out, I'll have to shoot this place down."
Honeybadger raises both brows and frowns as he looks over at Lauren and Yiski who were probably going to kill him.
Honeybadger
Well fuck you guys then... "ALRIGHT! I'm coming out."
Honeybadger slowly opens the door
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