Re: End of the Beginning 2.0 [AAE IC #261]

On Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:28:44 -0800
Dane Sent
AAE In Character List Post Number: 261

> Roland Sent
> AAE In Character List Post Number: 260
> “{Hawke here. Situation’s under control for the moment, but either I
> just broke Soar-On’s toys or it was a temporary solution. Either way,
> an evac would be appreciated. The Godphoenix can lock onto my signal,
> and I’ve put a dent in this thing’s defenses.}” He grins again. “{Let
> me know if you need any more wooden shoes thrown around.}” The pillar
> begins flaking bits of silicon. “{Have to continue this discussion
> later. Excuse me.}” He heads for the door they came in, Mizuko quickly
> on his heels. For a moment, he considers his options. [What the hell.
> Nothing ventured.] “So. Mizuko. What do you say we grab some drinks
> after we save the world?”

*”Roland, I have been watching you. When you are ready, just say the word and I will pull you out, unless the intervention field prevents me.”* Spark tells Roland. (@)You are wise to let her realize who she really is, on her own. Being bluntly informed could damage her psyche temporarily. Grandma has shown me the pattern of the CAoL Lens. When you are back on the Pheonix I will provide you with one, unless you would rather not have it.(@)

> Mizuko blinks, mind still clearly on-the-clock. “Excuse me?”
>
> A pair of Cogs comes running down a perpendicular corridor in a panic
> at the rumbling. Hawke throws his birdrang, destroying them both
> instantly. “You. Me. Drinks. After the world-saving thing. Sound good?”
>
> “World-saving from Soar-On, or the Dreadlords?” Mizuko asks, still
> clearly dealing with the seeming non-sequitor. A Cog makes the mistake
> of thinking her distraction is physical, and goes to pieces over a
> beautiful woman.
>
> “Soar-On, definitely,” Roland replies jauntily. “God only knows how
> long our investigation’s going to take.”
>
> “Indeed,” she agrees. “Yes, that sounds good, Hawke-san.”
>
> Roland nods, chuckling. “So, what are the chances that I can get you
> to call me Roland?”
>
> “That doesn’t seem entirely appropriate, Hawke-san,” Mizuko replies
> evenly.
>
> “Worth a shot,” he concedes, still grinning.

^”Why would two friends referencing each other by their given names be inapropiate?”^ Spark asks.

> OOC: Tag Patrick on whether you want this to finish things off or just
> get the big showdown started. Like the Hawke said, though, they need
> an extraction either way. 🙂