[OPEN] DEFENSE MEETING

[uncalled_for]

Date & Time: Five days after the completion of the bombing event. Starting early morning.
Location: Whatever area is decently clear of debris.
Characters: Anyone, whether it was previously arranged with Fiona, someone else did the convincing, or they just happen to be around the cleared area at the right time.
Summary: First “Defense” Group Meeting. Some chatting, some sparring, a little showing off, and everything in between.
Warnings: Violence and swearing, I guarantee it.


[When most have gathered Fiona will find some small piles of debris to climb on so she can at least be eye level with everyone else. It’s not the biggest of groups but it will hardly do if no one can see whoever is speaking. She’ll tap her staff to get some attention.]

Thank you all for coming and taking an interest. I’m Fiona, the one who spoke on the network before. Sorry there was a delay but I appreciate everyone coming nonetheless. [Detecting a little anger here…]

If what’s happened this past week has proved anything, it’s proved we need to work together and defend ourselves and each other. Those bastards aren’t going to help us no matter what lies they feed us. They can’t defend us, they have proven that again and again. They say they’re glad we survived, but how many of us didn’t make it through this last endeavor? We’re dealing with complete fools and we have only ourselves to rely on. So we need to find a way to help each other. You don’t have to agree with all of my opinions, but at least stay long enough to try and see if this will work.

[She’ll take a deep breath] This is only our first meeting, none of us really know each other or what each other is capable of. If we actually intend to defend each other then that is the first thing we need to fix. Use this meeting time to get to know the person next to you and what they’re capable of. And if you can fight then show everyone else what you’ve got. [She’ll hold up her hand and produce a tiny ball of fire, whirl it around a moment and wink it out as quickly as she made it.] Lets not be caught off-guard by those bastards again.

[And then she'll start hopping off the debris. Ah, wait. Almost forgot something.] Thank you.


[OOC: Behold the tiny organization abilities. All right so, here’s how I’m thinking this can roll. We’ve got a little fighting and a little chatting for threads. If conversation leads to battle you are welcome to keep it to the talking thread, just maybe tack it into the subject line “Chat -> Fighting” or hop to the Battle thread! Feel free to jump in as you please, opened, closed, whatever. This is a fantastic chance for CR, spoil it rotten! And thanks for being patient with me despite the OOC delays. :)

Edit: Okay so. People are on hiatus and stuff and that's okay. If your character would happen to be here, but you just can't toss them in, try putting down a placeholder reply or something. I am gonna be doing a headcount from the tags list when this wraps up so leader picking later on is easier to handle. :)]

Comments

CHATTER/TALKING/INTRODUCTIONS etc.

[uncalled_for]

[Reply to this thread to chat it up with your neighbor, that guy with the weird sword, that chick with the awkward hat, or whoever. Just cause not everyone is a combatant doesn’t mean they can’t grab some dirt on those who are. Or hell, just introduce yourself to the crowd.]

FIGHTING/BATTLE/SPARRING/Showing off etc.

[uncalled_for]

[Reply to this thread to do some fighting/battle/sparring, you name it. Show off what you can do or get into a brawl with the guy you accidentally punched in the face. Consider this an elaborate show and tell.]

OPEN!

[ladyspitfire]

[Elissa stands off to the side, watching the proceedings with a knowing look. Fiona's worked very hard on all of this and she's pleased it's come together so well. Besides this Task Force Barnaby is hoping to form, the idea of a true army and resistance against United Earth and the Initiative has been steadily growing among the Imports. Now is a perfect time to garner recruits and begin to train them. She'd meant every word she said before; in the case of a true attack, none of them would be ready. No one was trained enough.

When the meeting's over, she stays where she is, hoping to keep her eyes on who is there and what they're offering. She wants to help Fiona as much as possible and she'd be remiss not to actively participate...but she also wants to wait and see who's decided to help.]

Open (morning - night)

[uncalled_for]

[Fiona's going to observe within eye sight. She's positive someone is going to have something to say or a question to ask so she may as well try and make herself available. She doesn't look all that inviting though, arms folded and more of a defensive stance. Man, this stuff is stressful.

She'll be sticking around the entire day, just in case people were late with the memo. By night she'll be sitting on one of the debris pieces with her staff glowing. Hard at work and still not very inviting looking, although by then she'll just look tired.]

Re: CHATTER/TALKING/INTRODUCTIONS etc.

[birdhousesoul]

[[Placeholder!]]

[ex_bandai157]

[ He won't be out of sight really, but somewhere towards the back. He'll speak up if addressed, but mostly he's here to observe. ]

open

[onemoredeath]

[ Takegami came because he said he would and if there was one thing about him, that was he kept his promises. But he didn't seem too interested in what was going on, instead lounging against the wall with a little smile on his face. There should be more people here. That there weren't so far meant they were idiots.

Not that he didn't expect this after all. ]

COMBO BREAKER??? Also open

[emptysword]

[Well; at the very least there's someone introducing himself openly.]

I'm not sure how much I can be of help here, but I can fix things for you if you'd need that kind of services.

[At the moment; he's hiding his magical capabilities since he's still not sure on whether this place has it's own version of the Clock Tower association...]

/drops in on

[strategic_guile]

[Blaine came out of curiosity. Always better to know what was going on even if you don't plan on participating in all the crazyness.]

What kind of things can you fix?

aw yeah

[emptysword]

Mostly electronics; but anything with a basic blueprint should be fixable.

[Well, it's better than doing nothing, at the very least.]

[strategic_guile]

Can you fix one of these tablets if they break? Always good to know where to take it that isn't under strict control.

[emptysword]

Well, it seemed advanced enough, but I'll see what I can do.

OPEN (morning-night)

[ofthegrey]

[Duncan had arrived early and intends to stay to the end. He has promised to help Fiona get this organized and is determined to see that through.

He's still while she speaks but otherwise on the move, active and willing to approach or be approached. He stands out in a silverite breastplate, the armor skirting, and with two large daggers strapped on his back. From the way he walks, they're not just for show.]

[strategic_guile]

Advanced enough? You can't fix more basic technology then?

Before the meeting

[ofthegrey]

[He arrives at least a half hour early and looks for her. Their last conversation was less than comfortable. Taking a deep breath, he sets that aside. She won't be at her best and he won't either if they dredge that up now. When he approaches, he's all business.]

I've spread the word as much as I could. People are still a little preoccupied with getting this mess cleaned up. It's a good place to start. Is there anything specific that you need me to do today?

[ofthegrey]

[Casual disinterest will never fail to capture his attention in circumstances that are at odds with the demeanor. He just so happens to settle near him as Fiona begins to speak, his posture erect but relaxed with his hands at his sides.

When she finishes, he turns his head toward him without angling his body.]

What do you think? Shall we take the advice? I'm Duncan. Fiona is an old friend of mine in our world.

Open!

[strategic_guile]

[Blaine had found a place out of the way but good enough for observing everyone as they milled around. He just so happened to be passing by and decided to stay. He had yet to figure out just what side of this clusterfuck of a situation he wanted to be on, so information gathering was his first step.

He watched Fiona, calculating how good of a leader she would be. A movement was only as good as its leader, after all. A light smile stayed on his lips as the proceedings went on. He was curious about others powers more than the talk.]

[OPEN!]

[noble_nate]

[Nathaniel sits a little apart from the main crowd, content to watch everyone else. He's glad the meeting's finally taken place, though he wishes it had taken something less drastic to finally get them all together like this.

He's content to watch everyone else, listening in to conversations here and there, gathering what information he can.]

[inafadingcrown]

[Galadriel hardly knows anyone here- leave it to her to find her way to a defense meeting so soon after her arrival. That's the reason that she's doing a lot more listening than speaking. And even more watching than listening.

She's taking careful note of the people here- their names, skills, powers, and intentions- and if you feel like you are being observed, chances are that you're right. As for her own skills? She's being a bit more mysterious. There's a longsword at her side, but for the moment it remains sheathed.]

Open!

[trustycrowbar]

[He was aware he wasn't going to necessarily be the most popular guy here what with his position at the Hold, but that didn't stop him from coming. For the most part he sits there with ankle crossed over knee, quietly staring at his e-reader. When and if the opportunity comes for him to introduce himself, however, he will, but not before an awkward cough and a quick pocketing of the e-book:]

My, uh, my name is Doctor Gordon Freeman. I've been here for a few months, and I currently work as a research associate at the Initiative Labs. That aside... [Well, here we go.] This isn't the first time I've seen a faction like the UE.

[inafadingcrown]

[A little after Fiona finishes speaking, Galadriel will approach her with a polite nod.]

You make your points well. I am glad to find that I am not alone in my thoughts.

[inafadingcrown]

[There's a familiar face. Galadriel will approach with a slight smile and a little nod.]

We meet again, my lady.

open!

[obfuskate]

[ Shadow is stationed just near the northern wall, his arms firmly crossed and his ears fully erect. He is listening, mainly out of mild curiosity and hoping to dredge up some information, but other than that, he really has little reason to be here.

... Well, no. He actually might be up for a spar should anyone interesting catch his eye. Other than that, however, he is going to keep quiet unless he finds it necessary to speak. ]

[inafadingcrown]

[Galadriel had much the same thoughts. She's been quiet, for the most part, but she picks this moment to speak up.]

We are something of an eclectic group, are we not?

[ladyspitfire]

[No one's going to step up first? That's all right. Elissa will instead.

She's not wearing armor, though she's been wise enough to bring both of her longswords and dagger with her. Once introductions are finished and she's given Fiona a long look - a signal, nothing more - she takes her place in the more open area, ready to see what these potential recruits are made of. She highly doubts she'll be able to beat all of them (or many of them), but a friendly spar wouldn't hurt. After all, she's curious about the range of abilities offered here.]