End of an Era

[noctaeress]

BANG!The peace, quiet, and terrible calm of Somarium was shattered with a single, booming thunderbolt in the sky, just above the tallest tower of the long-darkened floating castle. Those compelled to look up and peer into the sky could see the lower, illuminated against the pale shadow of the new moon, the lightning strikes offering a burst of

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[hides_thedagger]

[The moment he's heard the loud bang, he's out on his roof, watching in horror as the castle plummet down to its doom. He crouches down as the earthquake reaches his cottage, hanging on so he wouldn't slip from the roof. Dastan then connects to the network, frowning and his eyes full of concern]

.....Please someone tell me that the castle was empty...

[punchesbards]

[ It wasn't long before Ezio was outside, though remained on the ground until the earthquake had subsided. All the while trying to connect to Altair and Malik if he could. When they didn't answer, he climbed up onto the roof to join Dastan, having spotted him earlier and looking both relieved and worried at the same time. ]

Are you all right, fratello? [ he turned to look toward the impact site. that wasn't pretty. ]

[Action]

[hides_thedagger]

[The Persian's gaze is also locked on the site of the crash when his newest friend climbs his roof. He looks over at him, nodding quickly.]

I am, brother. So are you, as I see.

[He nods back toward the fallen castle]

....They'll need help with finding the survivors....

[Yes, it's an invitation. Despite Javert's warning, the Prince is dead set on going to look for the wounded.]

[Action]

[punchesbards]

[ Ezio looked back, nodding again. ]

Agreed. I'll join you. I cannot let you play hero all by yourself after all. [ with that he jumps down from the roof, assuming the Prince will follow. ]

[Action] Feel free to tag along people!

[hides_thedagger]

[He rolls his eyes playfully despite the seriousness of the situation. He slips back in his room to grab his armor, arm bracers and swords before joining Ezio in front of his house, strapping the armor as he starts jogging toward the castle]

We might have to be careful getting there....

[He points a tree cracking and falling down due to the aftermath of the earthquake]

[ action. ]

[punchesbards]

[ Ezio had instinctively grabbed all his gear before he headed out the door, so he was ready as soon as Dastan was. He noted the after effects of the earthquake, and he had planned to be careful, luckily. He moved quickly, only stopping when he heard the whistle. ]

Wait. [ he motioned to Dastan, glancing up at Bayonetta with a smirk. ] It seems we have others that wish to help. We may need it. [ and no he wasn't just saying that because she was sexy as hell. ] I see you're all right, Bayonetta. Bene, you should join us--

[ and here was that beast of a man. ]

I had every intention of ignoring him. Come, we must move quickly.

[Action]

[hides_thedagger]

[The Prince skids to an halt and turns around to finally locate the person that hailed them with a whistle. His eyes widen at the sight of the woman before giving his brother a knowing look, an eyebrow arching slowly. Sure, brother, sure. He nods the lady]

I'm Dastan.

[There would be another, better time for a proper introduction. He was about to resume his run when a tenor voice, holding an accent akin to the Inspector joins them. The Persian nods again: the impressive sized man is right, the guards would be needed all the help they can get]

....We'll have to be discreet. I'm sure the place is already swarming with guards.....

[punchesbards]

[ And they all know well enough who he is now, so there's no need for that introduction. He can't help but grin at Bayonetta's comment.

Being discreet was given for him with the whole creed thing.]

We'll head for the castle and check the damage, and if anyone was nearby that may have been injured. If not, we can separate to the districts. Bene? [ he looked to each of them in turn. ]

if necessary to avoid detection we can separate before that, I assume you all have your dreamberries on you?

[hides_thedagger]

[Yes, the discreet comment wasn't really applying to the Assassin, nor to himself. But since the Prince doesn't know the two new comers, he felt the need to voice it out. No offenses intended. Dastan nods sharply again, hiding as well the flustering that Bayonetta's comment brought to his cheeks.]

We'll cover more grounds if we split now. One team can take the right side of the castle while the other tries to other flank.

[The Prince doesn't mind being put in team with anyone, though he would prefer Ezio, since he knows he can trust the older man. Not that he's going to say it out loud though.]

[scientize]

[Naomi is quite busy tending to the wounded around the castle when she spies two very familiar figures zooming past.

Let's hope they can stay out of trouble today. There's enough chaos as is.]

[hides_thedagger]

[Dastan has seen her, but ducks his head down, focusing on not getting caught. Hopefully, the doctor is not going to alert anyone about their presence]

[scientize]

[Oh please, Dastan. Things may be weird between them, but she isn't going to rat you out.]