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fourth_rider posting in srwu Jun. 21st, 2015 07:45 am)[The expedition in Antarctica had ended well. Bits of the tomb's antechamber being taken by the attackers was the biggest loss.
However, that leaves one, glaring problem right after the mission: the Horseman, or woman, who is still very much alive. Efforts were made by Abel Meyers and the Metis Group to take her back to their facilities to study her, since it was a rare opportunity...]
"...that being said, we would appreciate your cooperation in this-"
No.
[But each time the request was made, the girl refused, and instead hid behind the closest UG member present.]
***
[Some time later, once everyone has returned to base, the eccentric head of the Metis Group contacts the UG once again.]
"Ahem! So, after some...careful deliberation, we've decided that it is best to leave the Horseman in your care. She doesn't appear to pose any sort of threat, and we have at least managed to find out what those pieces stolen from the tomb's antechamber were.
"According to her, they contain location information on the other tombs; like coordinates, only fragmented! Unfortunately, this means that Stigma now has access to them...
"Not to worry. The Metis Group will continue to decipher our own set of information through the scroll that started all this. This is one race we will not lose!
"In the meantime, excellent work. We will surely be counting on you again in the future, Unity Group!"
[Despite his cheery disposition, there is a feeling of disappointment coming from Meyers as he ends the broadcast.]
--
1. [Almost immediately after arriving, the newcomer is having a self-guided tour (read: getting lost) around the Unity Group bases.
Nearly everything seems to pique her interest, and a number of things, she prods gently. It doesn't help that she has forgotten her temporary ID card, though...]
-
2. [As for where that ID card is...it lies on the ground just outside Sakihama Base, flanked by a black scythe embedded in the ground, and a horse of a cybernetic nature.
Should one try to lift the weapon, they will find that it isn't physically possible, no matter the physique and means.
Whether the person is trying the above, or just approaching for another reason, the steed just stares at them quietly.]
...
However, that leaves one, glaring problem right after the mission: the Horseman, or woman, who is still very much alive. Efforts were made by Abel Meyers and the Metis Group to take her back to their facilities to study her, since it was a rare opportunity...]
"...that being said, we would appreciate your cooperation in this-"
No.
[But each time the request was made, the girl refused, and instead hid behind the closest UG member present.]
***
[Some time later, once everyone has returned to base, the eccentric head of the Metis Group contacts the UG once again.]
"Ahem! So, after some...careful deliberation, we've decided that it is best to leave the Horseman in your care. She doesn't appear to pose any sort of threat, and we have at least managed to find out what those pieces stolen from the tomb's antechamber were.
"According to her, they contain location information on the other tombs; like coordinates, only fragmented! Unfortunately, this means that Stigma now has access to them...
"Not to worry. The Metis Group will continue to decipher our own set of information through the scroll that started all this. This is one race we will not lose!
"In the meantime, excellent work. We will surely be counting on you again in the future, Unity Group!"
[Despite his cheery disposition, there is a feeling of disappointment coming from Meyers as he ends the broadcast.]
--
1. [Almost immediately after arriving, the newcomer is having a self-guided tour (read: getting lost) around the Unity Group bases.
Nearly everything seems to pique her interest, and a number of things, she prods gently. It doesn't help that she has forgotten her temporary ID card, though...]
-
2. [As for where that ID card is...it lies on the ground just outside Sakihama Base, flanked by a black scythe embedded in the ground, and a horse of a cybernetic nature.
Should one try to lift the weapon, they will find that it isn't physically possible, no matter the physique and means.
Whether the person is trying the above, or just approaching for another reason, the steed just stares at them quietly.]
...
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Didn't know that I could speak? I only do it when necessary, and I clearly need to here.
[It continues to stare at Calvin trying to calm himself down though. In disbelief, even.]
...Are you naturally this fearful?
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So yes. I am.
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[The horse approaches Calvin. The green flames coming from its body don't actually burn for some reason.]
You are honest. That is good.
But you have nothing to be afraid of here. My Mistress sees you and your group as allies.
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That's... good to know...
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So, why are you here?
Not curiosity, I hope.
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Its less curiousity but more a need to see something with my own eyes.
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There isn't that much to see.
The Mistress has also gone off on her own...somewhere.
[He sounds a bit frustrated by that last part.]
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Does it happen that often?
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This is the first time. We've only just woken up.
However, we know next to nothing about this world now. Our time of awakening should have been long ago, and the circumstances should have been different.
I told her that I would escort her at all times. But she insisted that around allies, weapons are not necessary, and that I should be exploring on my own.
This is the closest she can come to disarming herself.
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That's... comforting in a way. If she went around riding on you with her scythe she would have scared more than a few people.
['Including me.']
But... I digress... different circumstances... an earlier awakening... what exactly do you mean by that? Was there some kind of threat that the both of you were required for?
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[The horse's gaze is focused on Calvin.]
I was hoping that you would be able to answer that for me.
There was a malfunction caused by the sudden destruction of my Mistress' hibernation chamber. She was unable to completely synchronize to the database that contained our directive, and since I share the same memory unit, I too am affected. In short, the reason for our creation is unclear.
However, some of your members seem to know what we are, and why we are here.
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I know what people believe you might be, but admittedly there's still a lot that needs to be confirmed as well. But we do know that there are some dangerous people who are after you for their own ends.
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You speak of the ones in white armor.
I suppose we will just have to wait and see.