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Post by Icos El-Elron on Mar 21, 2014 22:07:31 GMT
Icos hadn't been ordered around for a long time. After his two superior officers were killed in the fight of the Failed States he took command of nearly 1000 troops, earned his fame and was never truly ordered around by any normal person. The Emperor had placed him into the IIA but there was no helping that, the old man wanted Icos in a position where he couldn't garner any more attention.
So when he got a letter from the local IIA leadership - which didn't happen often - and that letter ordered him to the local Ellusian military port. Apparently the general was putting up a fuss about the recent boat explosion that happened dangerously close to the military sector. Why this concerned Icos was beyond him, sure it had interested him to the fact that there was an extensive amount of mana on board but Icos still couldn't see why this concerned him.
"Drive faster, please..." Icos wished his friend as they sped down the rainy streets of Thelotia in his brand new car, having finally replaced the one which had been destroyed he'd normally never let anyone else drive it, except for the fact he had a splitting headache. He had read somewhere that it might have been because of the mana spill, that the increase in local mana was causing migraines and such, "And less loud if at all possible." Icos requested as he traced his fingers along his head.
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Post by Zahkriit Arquebust on Mar 22, 2014 0:28:55 GMT
"If only the world work that way. Just give out an order and bam! It was done." Zahkriit said as he drove the car. He smiled as figured that bam was going to be to Icos' displeasing. "Just sit back and wait. We are going to be there shortly, your highness. Though, it looks like the road up ahead has some potholes. It's going to get bumpy."
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Post by Icos El-Elron on Mar 22, 2014 1:24:26 GMT
"Yeah, right, potholes in this city? What road are we going down, a road to fu-" he was suddenly cut off when the car went right over a pothole, causing the Imperial to lurch off of his chair and hiss, "Did you speed up just for that!? AGH." This was almost like having a hangover... except this was far more paralyzing and you lacked the fun memories from the night before to tell yourself that it was 'all worth it'.
"Blast this city." Icos simply said, "With all of it's wealth and importance they actually have potholes on their roads. Seriously it's not like their governing a massive country, they have a CITY. You'd think they would have people just standing around waiting for a pothole to appear, hm?"
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Post by Zahkriit Arquebust on Mar 22, 2014 14:49:19 GMT
"I don't drink." Zahkriit said, avoiding the question of the acceleration of the car, "It's been harsh, as money is going more for defense than roads." Zahkriit slowed down as they got closer to their destination. "Do you just see people as a resource, or is that something that all of the royal blood believe?"
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Post by Icos El-Elron on Mar 22, 2014 16:05:00 GMT
Icos made a glance over at Zahkriit and frowned; Icos could realize when he started sounding like a dick, and it certainly doesn't help the matter when his last name is shared by the Imperial family. "My apologies, friend." Icos began, "I did not mean to take this screeching pain in my head and translate it as an unappreciative Imperial brat."
Icos glanced away, being able to spot the harbor in the distance. "And yes; to the Imperial family their subjects are resources and they're constantly looking to maximize their effectiveness - that's what we're doing with this damn list, taking out any ineffectiveness that's clogging the wheals of this city." To the Imperial family Icos was a threat, that was why he was sent off to die. Icos had about as much respect and love for the Imperial family as he did towards a rabid wolf. Icos did fear them though, he feared the day he'd be called into some other suicide mission...
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Post by Zahkriit Arquebust on Mar 26, 2014 12:56:55 GMT
"Well, as long as I get paid, right?" Zahkriit said as he parked the car, a little distance from the harbor, "I figure you don't want your new car destroyed this time, right?"
Zahkriit pulled out his gun, and check the magazine to make sure that the clip was full. He put it back in, and asked, "So, run down the plan again."
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Post by Icos El-Elron on Mar 26, 2014 20:58:15 GMT
"Whoa ho," Icos said with a small laugh as Zahkriit checked his clip, "I don't think we'll be shooting at anyone. We're heading towards the Ellusian Navy Base where the Admiral wishes to speak to us over something." He sighed, "Trust me, I'd rather be making a move on Dust but there simply is no information right now."
He reached into his pocket and pulled out an Imperial coin, rolling it between his fingers Icos gave a shrug, "Let's just see what they want then get back to work. Okay?"
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Post by Zahkriit Arquebust on Mar 28, 2014 15:10:20 GMT
"I just feel better knowing that I have a loaded gun. Especially with your enemy list being a mile long. I don't plan to die just yet." Zahkriit said as he put the gun back in his holster, "Alright, lead the way." He got out of the car and looked up at the sky, before walking over to the sidewalk.
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Post by Icos El-Elron on Mar 30, 2014 23:19:36 GMT
"It is a growing list, is it not?" Icos joked as he exited the car, his fingers briefly brushing over his revolver that was locked to his side. "But really I find it all very amusing; from the Dust Collection Agency to young teenagers who are angered at me because their girlfriend has my poster on the wall, frankly I'm not entirely sure which I fear most."
They approached the Naval base on foot, meeting the soldiers at the gate they ran their names on their database before allowing him in. "I need not remind you though that Dust wants you dead as much as they want me dead."
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Post by Zahkriit Arquebust on Apr 1, 2014 2:05:58 GMT
"Well that's news to me. Makes me happier that I have my gun." Zahkriit said as he walked behind him into the base. He looked around and seeing the faces of those at the base serious.
"Ah the Military. Always makes sure that you are desensitized as humanly possible. Now, let's see what going to go down here." He said as he straightened out his coat.
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Post by Icos El-Elron on Apr 1, 2014 3:48:52 GMT
"To be in the Imperial armed force, one must leave behind their humanity..." Icos said as they approached the main compound, a large building spanning many floors high that was flanked by two smaller buildings, in the distance you could see perhaps twenty warships, all Ellusian.
They entered the building, coming up the receptionist who was a sailor herself. In comparison to Thelotia, Ellusia had little to offer a woman in terms of military service, truth was that this position as a receptionist was probably as far as she was going to get.
"Good evening," Icos greeted the receptionist who smiled warmly back at the two.
"Names?"
"Icos El-Elron and Zahkriit Arquebust." She checked the books, which took perhaps half a moment before she looked back at them and smiled once more.
"Two floors up and the second room on the left."
"Thanks..."
With that Icos got into the elevator and clicked the third floor. The doors closed shut and some Ellusian music kicked on, not too loud but just enough to be able to listen. "So..." Icos began, "Have you had time to enjoy Thelotia's thriving nightlife?"
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Post by Zahkriit Arquebust on Apr 2, 2014 2:26:18 GMT
"The night scene is not my thing. I am more of the guy who enjoys a nice wine with a nice meal kinda of guy." Zahkriit said as he looked around in the elevator with his eyes. "I never did like elevators. Mostly because they think it is the best time to play their excuse for music."
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Post by Icos El-Elron on Apr 2, 2014 15:57:58 GMT
"What?" Icos said blankly, "How could you not like Ellusian music?" He questioned with a dumbfounded look on his face, "You can dance to it,cry to it or simply sing your soul away to it! Thelotian music is lacking in all those qualities." He took one step in front of Zahkriit and held his hand out, "Watch, I'll show you. Let's dance. Right here, right now."
Zahkriit might have thought Icos was joking, but he wasn't.
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Post by Zahkriit Arquebust on Apr 4, 2014 16:06:11 GMT
Zahkriit sighed as he put his fingers between the ridge of his brow, "Sorry, you are not my type. Beside, wouldn't all of those starry-eyed girls be heartbroken if they saw you dancing with another man?" He asked and he stood up straight.
"I'm surprise that there is no escort on the elevator. I figure they would have one."
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Post by Icos El-Elron on Apr 4, 2014 17:35:53 GMT
"Don't try and change the subject," Icos snapped, still holding his hand out. "I'm invoking the Imperial code, you have to do as I say!" Actually that only applied to the Empress/Emperor, a cousin as far away as Icos only had his title - no actual power. "If you don't take my hand and dance than I shall have you hanged from the tallest tower in Thelotia!"
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