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Burning Skies Saloon
Gryphos:
--Outside administrative plaza--
Tristan
"No, I do not believe we have. I'm Tristan."
He shook Plasma's hand.
Nidhogg
"Brother, this is Plasma, we were briefly acquainted a few days ago."
Tristan nodded in acknowledgement, before looking around.
Tristan
"We were just out for a walk, lovely day for it, apart from the recent carnage that is."
He gave a weak chuckle.
Plasmarobo:
Plasma gives a sort of nervous laugh, an echo of Nidhogg's.
Plasma
"I suppose it is rather nice out. But I wouldn't know. I've been away from the city on business. I have seen the reports. Nasty bit of business. Rather appalling that a Galleon was able to get within the defenses. It's actually sparked an audit of the guards! Us fleet folk are a bit lucky to have dodged that bullet. Still, shouldn't happen again I don't think."
He gestures vaguely to the buildings around him as he talks. Indicating perhaps the people within them, or maybe the very institution for which they stand for.
Plasma
"But I'm forgetting myself. You're new to the city, right? Let me show you around! The city has a sort of compelling beauty to it. It's why so many people stay here in spite of the almost daily chaos. Well, that and it's one of the more defensible places you'll find."
Nidhogg and Tristan, accept graciously, and Plasma sets off towards the Council Gardens. With the two in tow.
BdrLineAzn:
--Academy--
BdrLine wakes up from the couch and cracks his neck from the weird position he has slept last night.
Last night...hmm that went better than I expected, even.. with.. food.. on me. How that happen again?
As he was thinking, he sees his new rifle in a corner of his room. He stands up and walks towards it and picks it up.
I never did get a chance to see what this baby can do, even if I shot it yesterday. Wonder if the outdoor range is open?
With that, BdrLine quickly gets dressed and out to the range near the armoury. As he gets there. He sees some technicians setting up new targets. He calls out to them.
BdrLine
"Hey is this range free today?"
One of the guys hears him and look to see who it was.
Tech
"Yeah, just setting up some stuff. Once we're done you can go.
BdrLine
"Thanks"
10 minutes passes by and the techs finally place up new dummy targets. They all left for their break leaving BdrLine on the range. He goes over to an ammo storage and brings out a box of standard 30 ot 06 rounds and starts loading them in one of his magazines. Once he had two sets of 14 round mags, he goes back to his rifle and loads one in, pulls back the action, and fires. The recoil was smooth and almost non existent as BdrLine fires off three more.
*smilingYiski, you know how to make a rifle.
He continues on for the next few hours.
Yiski:
--Armory--
Yiski original idea of making a new light rifle failed miserably. Not so much Yiski wasn't capable of doing so (because we know he is), rather Yiski went in a new direction with his design. Instead of making a new rifle (which he decided half-way through the day), Yiski opted for a more innovative approach: interchangeable a barrels. While most of Blood Bolt would stay the same, Yiski made a system of three types of barrels: Assault, marksman, and sniper. Each barrel type would vary from short to long, respectively. Each barrel type would also need their own specially crafted ammunition because of the varying barrel calibers.
Another feature Yiski experimented with was installing a variable rate of fire. Almost all guns, except for the gatling, were semi-automatic weapons. Yiski could, theoretically, go semi, three-round burst, or full automatic fire under any barrel system.
Close to completion, Yiski thought it best to test the current state of the new Blood Bolt. Althea and Lauren had their apprehensions.
Lauren
"You sure having a gun able to switch barrels isn't going to destabilize the gun and fall apart?"
Yiski
"Nope. The interlocking system in place should keep it together tightly."
Althea
"What about if you use full automatic fire, similar attempts were made, but the major flaw was jamming."
Yiski
"Yeah. That was tricky, but I shaved down the trigger hammer and made a few adjustments to the springs. Though I'm not sure if it'll work."
Yiski had Blood Bolt in hand with six clips of ammunition, two for each barrel system. Technicians already had targets set at varying distances on the range.
Yiski removed the sniper barrel and installed the assault barrel. This shortened Blood Bolt by a two feet. Yiski then loaded the assault ammunition clip. Before firing, Yiski gave the gun a good shake to make sure it wouldn't fall apart. Checking to the the fire rate was on semi, Yiski raised Blood Bolt and opened fire on the close targets. The first few shots all landed. Next, Yiski tried three-round burst. The accuracy of the next few shot declined with about two of the three shots landing. Reloading a new clip, Yiski finally tested the full auto. The spread was horrendous, but the upside was there was no jamming.
Further tests using the other barrel systems proved successful (though it was interesting watching a sniper rifle on full auto). Satisfied with the tests, Yiski headed back inside the Armory.
Lauren
"What now?"
Yiski
"Reduce spread on full auto assault and make a sling or holster so I can carry the other barrels and ammo clips."
Althea looks to Lauren
Althea
"I can see why others would want what he knows. If word of his latest invention got out..."
Lauren
"Well, I guess that's why you're here."
Yiski:
--NARRATOR--
The remainder of the day in Anvala went as 'normal' as one could expect. No fights, no invasions, no kidnappings, and no explosions. The group meet up again in the Officer's Barracks.
Yiski
"Get any additional info out of Sebastian Zill?"
Zill
"Nope. He says he told us everything he knew, but you know how it goes with spies."
Yiski
"Always an ace up their sleeves."
Most of the evening went on, uneventful. Althea and BdrLine chatted a little more, but most of it hinged around Yiski's new Blood Bolt.
--Chang-ning--
Ny-Lee and Roland had made port and waiting for them on the docks were Shen and Liu. Ny-Lee ran up to her mother and gave her a hug while Roland and Shen settled for a firm handshake.
Liu
"Oh! It's so good to see you again."
Ny-Lee
"I missed you to mother."
Shen
"You took a day longer getting here. What happened?"
Roland
"Surprise sandstorm right on top of the transport."
Liu
"Well, you two must be tired. Come, let's head back to the manor."
The four walked out where there was a carriage waiting for them. Approaching the carriage, a well-cloaked man came from behind. The cloak itself wasn't ragged, but well-kept, and minimally ornate. Something which stood out, but not all too noticeable. Given the reason behind sending Roland and Ny-Lee to Shen and Liu, Shen pulled out his pistol which immediately caused the cloaked man to raise his hands visibly.
Shen
"Identify yourself."
Cloaked Man
"Am I to assume the young man with you is Roland?"
Ny-Lee
"What if he is?"
Cloaked Man
"Yiski sent me under these specific conditions."
Ny-Lee
"Wait. How do you..."
Roland
*interrupting* "Dear, allow me." *looking toward the man* "The skies?"
Cloaked Man
"Always bright. Always burning."
Roland
"Hello Lance. What's this about instructions from Yiski."
Lance
"Master Roland. Yiski gave me instructions years ago for whenever he should send you away from Anvala."
Ny-Lee
"What are they?"
Lance hands Roland a piece of parchment. On it was the header "Roland's Permanent Relocation". Reading it, Roland found out that Yiski had funneled money to Lance even before opening the saloon. The money was to be invested in Lance's multiple dealings and holdings solely for Roland's purpose. Some of the held funds would also be used to keep a small protection detail on him and any future spouse. The parchment also had an attached letter.
Hey Roland,
If you're gettin' this letter it either means I'm dead, or I sent you to keep you out of harms way. Probably the first.
Anyways, you're probably wondering why I have you gone to wherever you're at. Well, I couldn't let you live your life here in Anvala. Yes, it's nice, but not safe. The constant threat of invasion from known and unknown enemies is hardly a place where you want to live, let alone try to raise a family. I don't know how well I did with raisin' you, given I'm writin' this when you were six.
But hopefully, Lance didn't screw up my plan and you have enough money to live comfortably for the rest of your life.
Also, I need you to do me a favor. Don't call or contact me from here on out. I know I'm bein' selfish and puttin' a burden on myself, but I can risk whatever is goin' when you're readin' this to ever reach you.
If I am still alive, then I'll come find your regardless of where you're at. That I can promise.
Goodbye,
Yiski
Roland couldn't believe what he read. Not contact him?! Not return to Anvala? Roland immediately turns to Shen.
Roland
"I need a radio, quick!"
Ny-Lee
"Darling. What's wrong?"
Roland hands his wife the letter and she too is in a state of disbelieve. Lance quickly intervened.
Lance
"It's best you not contact Yiski. I'm sure he's already disabled all of his normal frequencies. Plus, it would make my job harder."
Roland
"But... I can't..."
Liu hugged Roland.
Liu
"I know this is a shock to you. It's a shock to us as well, but I'm sure Yiski is still alive and well."
Roland didn't like it, but he knew Yiski had a knack for being right ahead of time and it was best not to question Yiski's reasoning.
Roland
"Lance, how much money did Yiski amass?"
Lance
"From yesterday's account... over 1.2 million gold pieces."
Ny-Lee and Roland's mouths dropped. Lance grinned.
Lance
"What can I say, Yiski made some good investment choices."
Shen
"I guess you won't need much help with finances. So what do you plan on doing with your sudden wealth?"
Roland thought about it awhile. Then a smile came across his face.
Roland
"I think I will start a saloon."
--NARRATOR END--
--END OF DAY 119--
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