Jean-Louise Reece (notafailure) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2012-11-17 21:17:00

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alex quill, azura/abel, jean-louise reece, kree deviants, lady devil, npcs - kree deviants, rocket red panda, team - guardians of the galaxy

The Costs of Doing Business
After her previous run was ruined, Jean-Louise was relieved to finally be on the Kree border sorting out oatmeal orders. Just one little outpost now, but give her time. She was giving the senior officers a sample of the new milkshake-like beer recipe she'd learned when she found herself looking out the window.

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ng_kree_deviant
2012-12-08 07:18 pm UTC (link)

"How DARE you!?" Val-Oth demanded, walking to the group with purpose.

"I was within my jurisdiction as General, Highness," she explained. "You have my respect, sir, but the Bastion is not a monarchy, it is one of militant meritocracy. You may be the Highlord's heir, but I outrank you in the field."

Val-Oth breathed heavily, eyes narrowed dangerously at the Deviant woman.

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spacepalm
2012-12-08 07:23 pm UTC (link)

//I'll make it up to you later, I promise.//

Alex clears his throat. "And, if I may add, as a duly appointed representative of the Galactic Senate in matters of field negotiations, I am obligated to act in defense of any parties currently entering into negotiations."

He unclicks the safety on his sidearm, pointing it at Val-Oth from hip level. "So it'd really be best if you just let your military superior do her job, your Highness."

Alex had picked up a trick from an old friend for somehow making 'Highness' rhyme with 'dude'.

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ng_kree_deviant
2012-12-08 10:56 pm UTC (link)

Val-Oth narrowed his eyes dangerously at Alex before standing down.

"It matters little. It will be Father who will judge the validity of this action. Speaking of," the prince said with a smirk. A massive ship suddenly appears in the sky, looking almost as much a fortress as a ship, dwarfing even the largest of the Deviants' ships. "For your sake you'd best hope Father is feeling charitable."

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	cosmic_son 2012-12-08 11:58 pm UTC (link)
	Iason remains more or less where he is, out of the way after the explosion. He can hear what's going on, at least once the ringing in his ears dies down. Til there's something more certain, he spends the time recovering. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2012-12-09 12:04 am UTC (link)
	"Okay, so now it's just politics instead of massacring, right?" Jean-Louise asks softly of no one in particular (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	needsmoredakka 2012-12-09 01:26 am UTC (link)
	"Is being very boring, yes?" Red agreed. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	only_half_here 2012-12-09 04:34 pm UTC (link)
	Azura just stood there and grumbled. She was not happy the fight was broken up. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ladydevil 2012-12-09 08:01 pm UTC (link)
	"Hey I'm not complaining." Eliza could have done better in that fight. She's just glad nothing went too terribly wrong with this though. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

ng_kree_deviant
2012-12-09 10:25 pm UTC (link)

Giant support structures emerged from the sides of the fortress-ship and touched down onto the surface. The Kree soldiers' nerves were obvious when faced down with such a technological horror. A opening appears, allowing for a "small" transport vessel to arrive at the gathering. An armored soldier came came out as the ship landed.

"The Highlord will see you. Get on board."

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	spacepalm 2012-12-11 01:42 am UTC (link)
	Alex nods to his team and takes point, but lets Kay-Len go first. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	needsmoredakka 2012-12-11 01:44 am UTC (link)
	Red sighed. "Is going to be boring. Not going to be getting to be shooting anyone..." he muttered. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2012-12-11 01:56 am UTC (link)
	Iason nods and moves towards the front to enter, having at least mostly recovered his hearing and sense of balance. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	only_half_here 2012-12-11 06:17 pm UTC (link)
	Azura followed Red and Iason. Godslayer was still drawn and ready to be used. She was just looking for a reason. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2012-12-11 11:45 pm UTC (link)
	Jean-Louise, blood still pounding at her temples, decides to stick close to the people she knows. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ladydevil 2012-12-11 11:54 pm UTC (link)
	She holsters her gun as she joins up with the others. Her uniform is a mess and she will be sore tomorrow but nothing looks life threatening. In fact Eliza just looks pretty serious. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

ng_kree_deviant
2012-12-12 12:04 am UTC (link)

The Deviant party leads the way through the corridors of the fortress-ship. It's clear from the get-go that the ship is both highly advanced, moreso than the Kree themselves, and that it was full of soldiers armed to the teeth. The party was led to a device similar to an elevator, though designed for larger groups with a clear, but durable plating guarding their ascent. When they reach their destination they'll see a large antechamber designed for both astetic and defensibility. The room was full of armored soldiers, along with several unarmored Deviants of varied appearance. At the end of the chamber was a raised throne, seating an aged Deviant. Val-Oth and Kay-Len approached him and both bowed deeply.

"Highlord..I take full responsibility for the halting of your orders," Kay-Len stated.

The old Deviant looked at her for a moment before he took in the Guardians curiously. "Your decision evokes more curiosity than anger, Kay-Len." The voice is somewhat raspy, but with a smooth countenance. "I am Highlord Gar-Oth, one of the three Highlords of the Bastion. I understand you would speak with me."

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	spacepalm 2012-12-13 12:31 am UTC (link)
	Alex removes his helmet and bows gracefully. "Alex Quill, representing the Guardians of the Galaxy, and the Galactic Council, your Lordship. I have come before you with my subordinates to take official record of your grievance with the Kree Empire, and mediate a temporary solution until an official resolution can be sought with the Council." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	needsmoredakka 2012-12-13 12:36 am UTC (link)
	Red resisted the urge to make faces behind Alex's back. No matter how badly he wanted to. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_kree_deviant 2012-12-13 12:59 am UTC (link)
	Gar-Oth listened to this for a moment, and then started chuckling. "Forgive me, Alex Quill, but the grievances, as you call them, are several millennia old. Would any of you like refreshments?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	only_half_here 2012-12-13 01:06 am UTC (link)
	Azura just stood and waited for an excuse to swing Godslayer. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2012-12-14 08:37 pm UTC (link)
	"Can't say no to a glass of water, or whatever you've got," Jean-Louise goes ahead and speaks up. Sure, it's all terrifying, but this headache is awful. And besides, market research is market research. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	spacepalm 2012-12-14 08:55 pm UTC (link)
	Alex nods a polite acceptance, taking whatever the Highlord offers. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_kree_deviant 2012-12-14 09:12 pm UTC (link)
	"Excellent. Have some of our finest cuisine brought up for our guests." "Father, I don't think..." Gar-Oth's eyes flashed with a sudden burst of some kind of energy. Val-Oth silenced himself quickly. "Have a table brought in as well so out guests may sit." A servant brings Gar-Oh a glass. "So, I'm assuming you've deduced our origins?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ladydevil 2012-12-14 09:16 pm UTC (link)
	Personally being able to sit will be nice. Eliza doesn't like showing weakness if there is the possibility of hostilities resuming but she is feeling a bit sore. She'll let Alex handle this. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2012-12-14 09:18 pm UTC (link)
	Jean-Louise had been listening a lot as she clutched her head. "Kree-ish language. Don't like Eternals. So that's... Deviants, but from Kree, right? What the implications of that are, I've got no clue. Yours and their great-to-the-twelfth-power-grandparents had issues?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)