Kingdom of the Damned (Roz/Summers/Rhona/GM)

[Preston Salabim]

Preston was the first to arrive at the vehicle bays, rations and provisions were getting loaded into the jeep.  He'd selected his team for the mission to Territory two, and now it was just a matter of getting there.  Two to six days depending on if they rotated drivers or took their time.  Given that they were going for a diplomatic approach first, he didn't see a reason to push themselves to make the trip in two days.  It would be better for them to be fresh and rested.  

He was, however, waiting for the rest to arrive. 

Mission overview: After information has surfaced that the territories of 90, 75 and 2 were involved in an assault on Cabal and 259, Cabal has sent a team to meet with representatives from Territory 2, get their official position and request for the extradition of Commander Almast Grit. If he’s not contained within that territory, your job is to locate him, then request reinforcements to capture him and his men.

[Rozalin Kendal]

Rozalin made her way over to the area she was meeting Preston and the other time, idle curiosity mixed with impatience. While there was no rush, it was going to be a long trip in a contained vehicle. That, she could do without. Her sword remained in its sheath, and the world seemed quiet for the time being. How long that was going to last would depend on which way the wind blew.

"Morning." She'd give the usual sly smile, glancing around as she waited for the others and found none.

"Well, this will be interesting."

[John]

John would come walking up with a small duffle bag over one shoulder. He packed for about six days worth of travel just in case. His hammer was in it's holster on his back and he waved at the two as he approached with a quick flick of the wrist.

"Ey, heard you asked for me by name. Good call."

He'd give a wink.

[Rhona Hall]

She chuckled as she approached.

"Oi, no joke he has had a swelled head about it the whole trip here." she kept her grin. "Still sounds like you are asking for a lot of noise and fire if you wanted us to come along." she stretched and started limbering up crossing one arm over her chest pinning it with the other and leaning side ways only to alternate between breaths.

[Preston Salabim]

"Well, ideally we won't need either of you to use your abilities".

It was a diplomatic mission, with luck the three of them will be bored and Preston will do a lot of talking. But given recent events, he wanted to be prepared.

"But considering who we are dealing with, and where we are going. I think the old saying of speak softly and carry a big stick applies."

[David B.]

David entered, walking over with a heavy breath.

"Ladies, gentlemen, you'll be heading to territory two this morning. As you all know, territory two recently withdrew from the accords and we are entirely uncertain how they will react to your presence. If they refuse to let you in, you'll be going covert and attempt to find a way in without permission. Our primary concern is with locating this cell that attacked Cabal and bring them to justice."

He'd hold up his tablet.

"We've noticed some movement on the roads to Territory two. Shifting forces in various territories between here and there, along with bold bandit activities."

He looked back up at them.

"Questions?"

[Preston Salabim]

"Do we have any points of contact within Territory two? Or will we be going in without support?"

[John]

John was going to say something, but it looked like Preston had the same thought. So he'd shrug and walk off to the side grabbing a stick, some scrap metal, and an old muffler. He'd strike the stick with his hammer and create a staff. Inspecting it closely he would voice his own question.

"Are there any known smuggling routes in and out of the territory, or smugglers we can contact in Territory 1 who can get us in and out?"

He'd put the staff down and then strike the scrap metal creating a sword he gave a quick swing with. He'd place it next to the staff before holding the muffler and staring at it intently. Before hitting it and creating a pair of gauntlets though not entirely satisfied he'd adjust them a bit to have pointed fingers for claws.

[Rhona Hall]

Feet shoulder length apart and crossing her arms she'd listen to the commander while he spoke it would be nice if this would go as smoothly as everyone hoped. Could go for a chill mission.

Until she watched john create his trinkets

[Rozalin Kendal]

"I imagine there would be, though probably harder to find," Roz mused at John's question, her eyes going to him and his handiwork as he began creating weapons. Impressive ones, at that.

To David, she would ask, "Do we have any information on the bandits? Rag tag thugs, or are they something more organized?"

[David B.]

He shook his head.

"Territory two is a near hermit kingdom. We've met King Arcuturus, but he's revealed relatively little about the place. He's always been a decent leader and man, however. So if you get an audience, try to be as accomodating as possible, and do try to prevent a war."

He looked to John.

"There are- from what we understand, Territory one has established trade routes with most territories. There are rumors of groups within their lands that have tunnels which sync up inside Territory two."

He looked to Roz.

"The bandits operate out of a mountainous region in territory two fifty five. They're leader is Oro Seibenhovak. He prefers to go by "Kremlin", and is the sort to stay away from."

[Preston Salabim]

"I assure you, Sir, a war is the last thing any of us desire".

Or at least, he hoped that was the case.

[David B.]

"Off you go then."

David would turn to leave, and the group could be on their way.

OOC: Trying to help the thread along!

[Rhona Hall]

"Alright lets be on our way."

She'd say motioning the over thinkers to get the mission started.

[John]

John would load the toys onto the vehicle and then climb into the drivers seat.

"All aboard!"

Once everyone was on he'd begin the drive.

"So what are we thinking? Go right up to the front door and ask to be let in nicely?"