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reigninginstars in stop_panicking

It's a... trap! [CLOSED to Normandy crew]

Dec 29, 2011 17:54

Who: Commander Shepard and her crew[plus Nihlus] and also some NPC's.
What: Shepard gets lured away from the S.S. Thor as a trap set by the Purist's.
When: Not too long before the ship is beginning to take their leave to the next planet.
Where: Beginning on Eructo, followed by Shepard's adventure back to the ship through the galaxy.
Warnings: ( Read more... )

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Shepard's travels through space. reigninginstars December 29 2011, 22:57:42 UTC

[Pretty much exactly what it says- going to play it out with NPC's.]

Re: Shepard's travels through space. reigninginstars January 5 2012, 06:51:52 UTC

[After briefly being able to communicate with her crew and coming to the conclusion that the Purists were probably without a doubt behind this, Shepard was pissed. The only thing that made matters worse was that she was literally being left behind. She wasn't about to deal with that though, so Shepard was literally sprinting towards where the shuttles were. Her eyes were locked on the Thor above her beginning to move and she was literally seething with rage.

After this was all done and over with, if Shepard got back to the ship, she wasn't going to lay around until the Purist's decided to attack her again or someone else for that matter. Enough was enough.]

Today just keeps getting better and better.

Re: Shepard's travels through space. shareenjoyotp January 5 2012, 07:01:33 UTC

[Upon arrival at the shuttle bay, several options make themselves readily apparent. The area is bustling with arrivals and departures. To Shepard's far right, there is an information booth. It seems the several of the shuttles that were scheduled to depart have mysteriously been delayed or canceled. In fact, one alien seems to be yelling at the receptionist, something about requiring clearance to depart.]

[To the left, security seems to be guarding the loading bay of a freighter. They're moderately armed, but appear to be on the lookout for something in particular.]

--Approach the alien yelling at the receptionist
--Approach the receptionist and inquire about the delays
--Approach security

Re: Shepard's travels through space. reigninginstars January 5 2012, 07:11:20 UTC

[Shepard looks back and forth between the bustling aliens and her eyes narrow as she scans the room. Her blue eyes lock on an alien yelling at the receptionist and it causes Shepard to not only perk with curiosity, but the need to help out a civilian.]

[Making her way over to the alien, Shepard's eyes shift from the receptionist to the alien.]

Is there a problem?

Re: Shepard's travels through space. shareenjoyotp January 5 2012, 07:21:09 UTC

[The alien snorts from it's...nose? One would assume that it's a nose, though it's curiously placed at the peak of his forehead.]

Problem?! You tell me, human! All private shuttles have been grounded and this...this... Ghaklyx won't tell me why!

[The babelfish doesn't seem to want to translate that word, but maybe it's for the best.]

I'm sorry, sir, but we've been ordered to ground all non-commercial shuttles until further notice.

--Why are non-commercial shuttles allowed to fly?
--Is there some way to get clearance?
--[Demand passage on a ship]

Re: Shepard's travels through space. reigninginstars January 5 2012, 07:33:55 UTC

[Shepard rubs at her forehead with the back of her hand]

Why are the shuttles being grounded until further notice?

Re: Shepard's travels through space. shareenjoyotp January 5 2012, 07:40:23 UTC

[The receptionist turns to regard Shepard with a pleasant smile.]

Unfortunately, that's information we can't readily give out to the public. A statement is being prepared and will be transmitted across all local newsfeeds within the hour.

--Is there a problem? Maybe I can help.
--I'll be on my way, then.
--I hope they're prepared to explain why I shot you in the face, then.

Re: Shepard's travels through space. reigninginstars January 5 2012, 07:48:51 UTC

[Shepard leans back so her weight is on the backs of her thighs and she crosses her arms over her chest]

So you're saying noone can leave nor come in? You're going to have a lot of unhappy civilians on your hands. Maybe there's something I can do to help you out, it would take a lot off your shoulders and it would make everyone else happy, too.

[Shepard motioned behind her at the line beginning to form]

Re: Shepard's travels through space. shareenjoyotp January 5 2012, 08:03:30 UTC

[The receptionist lowers her head, touching a finger to her left ear.]

[There's a considerable pause.]

Understood.

[She lifts her head and regards Shepard with a cool smile.]

The foreman may have a task for you. His office is on the second level, overlooking the shuttle bay.

Re: Shepard's travels through space. reigninginstars January 5 2012, 08:17:17 UTC

[Shepard's arms uncross and she nods her head once]

All right, I'll go speak with him then.

[Shepard gives a sidelong glance to the alien who was next to her before turning and leaving. She crosses the room to the elevator that would take her to the second level and entered it.]

This place definitely reminds me of the Citadel...

[Murmured Shepard to herself as she awaited the elevator to come to its destination. Once the doors opened, she glanced out into the hall before making her way down to where the foreman's office was]

Re: Shepard's travels through space. shareenjoyotp January 5 2012, 08:36:21 UTC

[With a press of a button on the foreman's part, the door swings open, granting Shepard access.]

[He's pretty much what you'd expect in this particular situation: He's tall, an air of self-importance surrounding him. He's not especially large; his species seems to wind up more along the gaunt side of body types. His beady eyes appeared to be more sunken in, thanks to the raised bits of chitinous skin surrounding his eyes.]

[All four of them.]

[He clearly seemed the trustworthy sort.]

[He opens his narrow mouth to speak, and by all accounts, what comes out is akin to a slither.]

Ah, yes yes...hello. It is very good of you, yes, to accept my invitation.

Please, please, sit down, yes. We have business to discuss, yes.

Re: Shepard's travels through space. reigninginstars January 5 2012, 08:49:06 UTC

[Shepard cautiously makes her way into the room after the doors swing open, her eyes darting around her new surroundings. She didn't feel too secure without her squad-mates watching her six, but she really didn't have any other choice right now, did she? Her blue eyes stop at the unfamiliar alien before her, quirking a slender brow. He was another type of species she wasn't familiar with.

Shepard stepped further into the room, noting the odd way he spoke. To say the least, it caused an unwelcome feeling of dread wash over her. The Commander complied, sitting down as she stared intently at the alien.]

That would be correct- why are you grounding shuttles?

Re: Shepard's travels through space. shareenjoyotp January 5 2012, 09:10:02 UTC

Directly to the point, ah? Yes yes, I like a woman who doesn't beat around the bush, yes.

[The foreman's eyes narrow in thought, before he leans across his desk.]

I have a task for you. It won't be pleasant...but if you comply, I can promise you a way off of this planet. Yes. That is what you're after, hmm?

Yes...

Re: Shepard's travels through space. reigninginstars January 5 2012, 09:15:03 UTC

What is the task?

[Shepard muses, leaning back in the chair. Even though she was indeed looking for a way off this planet, something didn't sit right]

Re: Shepard's travels through space. shareenjoyotp January 8 2012, 06:29:23 UTC

[The foreman stalks over to the window overlooking the shuttle bay, overlooking the area where Shepard was just conversing with the receptionist.]

[It appears the disgruntled alien is still there arguing with the receptionist.]

You know that one, yes? You approached him when you entered the shuttle bay. Yes...

He is a very powerful arms dealer, wanted on several planets. Very bad individual, yes yes.

[The foreman turns, a wry smirk splayed across his features.]

I wish for you to escort him...away. Bring him to the security checkpoint, kill him, it does not matter, no it does not. But do it silently.

--Why not have the security teams deal with him?
--He shouldn't be a problem.
--He didn't seem like an arms dealer, what makes you so sure?

Re: Shepard's travels through space. reigninginstars January 8 2012, 08:07:32 UTC

[Shepard's blue eyes follow the other cautiously, but she keeps her expression neutral; unable to be read. She shifts uneasily in her seat at the mention of him being a powerful arms dealer. It never occurred to her when she first approached him that he was so dangerous.]

All right, I'll help you. He shouldn't be an issue, but I will not kill him.

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