Techna: Breakdown

IC: Auress (New Metru Nui, Song's Apartment):Auress felt torn between going with Song and Hannok, or staying behind, she eventually thought, I'll go, safety in numbers...

IC: SongSong nodded. Alright.Without a word, she reached into her coat, and withdrew her pistol. She handed it to Auress, butt end first. "You'll need this."Honnak would no doubt be confused.

IC: Auress (New Metru Nui, Song's Apartment):Auress took the gun and looked at it confused, "Uhm, where am I going to put it...?"

IC: SongSong frowned. "Haven't you got any pockets?" She paused. "Come to think of it, do you even know how to use one of those?"

IC: Auress (New Metru Nui, Song's Apartment):"No..." She replied, "And I don't have that thing called pockets either..."

IC-Aclaraung:Flying across the expanse of the desolate, rock-coated metallic plains of Karzahni-Magna, the large, Dragon-like being could see nearly everything for miles.Not that there was much to see, of course."Curse those bloody creatures," the Dragon said to himself, for the umpteenth time. "Driving me from my cave, my home upon this bloody rock..." He let loose a blast of fire in anger, burning one of the flying manta-ray like creatures of the planet. It let loose a disturbed shake of the tail-end, before hitting an updraft, gliding up and farther away.The Dragon watched it leave, as he himself picked up on another updraft, flying continuously westward from where he'd gone before, flying back to where the remains of the Techna-Nui were likely to be...ah, finally, a glint of silver upon the horizon!He swooped inward, landing atop the battered wreckage of the ship, letting loose a loud, Earth-shattering roar to announce his presence to any and all beings there. He watched as a few Skakdi ran off from where they were scavenging parts of the ship, off towards the large volcano. The supposed Mystix snorted-there must be some other city off that way, aside from the one he could see just then.New Metru-Nui, this was apparently called. As those bloody shadow-creatures came into his home, he heard them chattering in some odd language, though he caught words he did understand-Techna, Krahzia, and New Metru-Nui, mainly. And New Metru-Nui certainly looked beat apart-the citadel in the middle of the city was pitted with blackened scars, and a large swath of the city was nothing but ashes and struggling beggars.His mind set as to where he must go, Aclaraung lifted his wings, taking off towards the city in the distance.

IC: Song"..." Song stared a moment. "I'll be right back."Song turned, and walked down the hall into her room. She opened her closet, and shoved aside the first row of clothing. Behind it was a row of distinctly less lady-like clothing. It was from this row that she withdrew a bulletproof vest, a pair of steel-toe boots, and waist holster. All jet-black.As an after thought, she grabbed a trench coat. It was a little too small for her, so it should be perfect for Auress. That done, she gathered the items up in her arms, and walked back to the living room. She dumped the items in front of Auress. "That should do the trick."

IC: Auress (New Metru Nui, Song's Apartment):Auress picked up the things Song had placed in front of her and started to get up, "Uhm... Should I put it on beneath, or over my armor..?"

IC: Song"Your call. The coat will conceal everything except the boots, concealment is already accomplished. In the end, it's just what's more comfortable for you."

IC: Auress (New Metru Nui, Song's Apartment):Auress nodded and walked into the room she had slept in earlier, changing into the equipment she had been given. She had placed the vest beneath her armor, and had also taken off her shoulder-pads so she could wear the coat. She had simply buckled the waist holder around her waist, and changed boots. she had placed her sword hilt around her shoulder so she could carry the sword with her. She had also kept her collar on. When she came out, she picked up the pistol that lay on the floor and put it in the holder around her waist. It seemed like this is going to be one heck of a ride to her.

IC: SongSong nodded, a satisfied smile on her face. "Much better. Now all we have to do is teach you to shoot."

IC: Auress (New Metru Nui, Song's Apartment):Auress frowned, This isn't going to end well...

IC: Song"I heard that."Song commented, as she happened to turn toward her window. And saw a dragon. "Well, that's new."Pausing only a moment, she reached out toward the being's mind...

IC-Aclaraung:After a couple minutes of flying, Aclaraung came to the edge of the city, alighting upon the rim of the crater where it had been situated. A few Toa patrolling stepped away from the large being, who was a head taller than the tallest of them. He wrapped his tail around the ankles of one of those who was closest to him, dragging him up."I've got a problem. Who do I speak to?" He asked the small Toa, who tremblingly pointed towards the CHI building, muttering the name "Esao..." Aclaraung tossed the Toa into the arms of his squad, before jumping off again, this time a short glide to the building specified, before he felt an odd presence.Who are you, youngling? He mentally growled, preparing to fight his way into the other being's mind if needed.

IC: Auress (New Metru Nui, Song's Apartment):Auress mentally groaned as she forgot about Song's mind-reading ability. Then she saw a flying monster, which instantly caused her to press herself against a wall to prevent herself from being seen.

IC: SongI am Song the Ace. Song's 'tone' was calm, despite the fact she was talking with a dragon. And there is no need to fight me. If I intended to attack your mind, I would have done so immediately.

IC: Lekar (NMN)'Cloud, cloud, sky, huge flying red thing... Wait,' "WHAT?" Lekar stood up, staring at what seemed to be a dragon. It was quite a bit away, but still could pose a threat. "There's just something about this week..." Zakaro

IC-Aclaraung:Were I to have been fighting, Aclaraung growled back at the Toa of Psionics, You'd be writhing on the floor by now. Why do you contact me?He quickly made an aerial turn, over towards where he had seen a slight movement, as though a being hiding themselves in the shadows. There was a small apartment building there.The large, reptillian being alighted on a building next to it, a few occupants quickly running out to view the dragon as he searched the windows of the building for whoever it was that was speaking to him.

IC: SongRespectfully, I doubt I'm as much of a pushover as you think.Song paused as she watched the dragon alight on the building adjacent. She waved.I'm contacting you because it is my job to be on top of things. And a dragon in New Metru Nui is hardly a common occurrence.

IC-Aclaraung:"My definition of pushover," Aclaraung said, mentally and physically, "Is somebody who is down in the first two seconds. You would have lasted a bit longer than that, Toa." He waved his right wing-arm at the Toa of Psionics, before he sniffed another being.You can tell the other that she can step out, the Dragon said. I won't harm her.

IC: Incommodo"Y'know," observed Incommodo; "Life is a pretty dull place. I liked that time we tried to break out of prison. We should do that aga- HOLY MOTHER OF KARZAHNI WHAT THE HECK IS THAT THING?!"Incommodo used his Kualsi to teleport to the dragon. "Be gone, foul beast!"

IC: Song"Auress, you can come out. He isn't here to harm us."If I may ask, what is your purpose here? I would warn you that the Guard is more paranoid than usual.

IC-Aclaraung:I was driven from my cave by a squad of those bloody shadow-beasts you people seem to call Umbrae, Aclaraung thought back, as he turned to face the being who was now next to him.He sized up the being, before quickly whacking Incommodo into the street with his tail as he turned back to Song's window.

IC: SongDo you intend to drive them out? Or to live here, in the city?

IC: Incommodo"Ouch. THAT WAS PAINFUL, YOU REPTILIAN GITBALL!!!"OOC: Techna!Incommodo has been born. =3

IC-Aclaraung:"Become more proficient with that Kualsi," Aclaraung suggested to Incommodo. "If you were, you'd have easily been able to avoid slamming into that wall and landing on the street." He then turned his gaze back to Song.Whichever works out the best.

IC: SongSong nodded.Might I recommend gaining an escort before you try to talk to Esao? He has a reputation for shooting first, asking questions later. If ever.

IC: Incommodo"I am proficient with this bloody Kualsi, it's just that I'm being controlled by greater forces who are mildly insane and likely do not in fact deserve the power they have been given!" Incommodo teleported on to the dragon's neck.

IC-Aclaraung:Aclaraung humphed, a small jet of flame coming out his nostrils as he did so. He then raised a claw, rapping against his metallic scales.Unless you've made some pretty amazing weapon advancements since last I was here, he mentally said, He wouldn't be able to punch through this.Aclaraung then tilted his head and neck forward, allowing Incommodo to roll off and into Song's apartment.

IC: SongSong reached out to Incommodo with her mind, but instantly withdrew. He's insane. She said to Aclaraung.No, probably not. But I would rather avoid an incident. I say this not for your safety, but for that of our government, flimsy as it is.

IC-Aclaraung:Aclaraung smiled, baring his teeth."I know," he growled out to the Toa of Psionics.

IC: SongSong glanced at Incommodo on the floor. "Oi. You are now officially a guest in my home. As such, I order you not to assault my other guest, Mr. Dragon."

IC: Incommodo"First, I'm not insane. I prefer eccentric. And I know you haven't said anything, but you looked at me the same way people normally do before declaring that I am no longer grasping what little sanity I may once have had." Incommodo quickly hid one of the sock puppets which had rolled on to the floor. "And second, I was not assaulting Mr Smaug, I was simply THREATENING to assault him. Completely different things."

IC-Aclaraung:"Back on the ship," Aclaraung growled, "Threats were also crimes, or have you forgotten? The threat of violence is no matter to be taken lightly, I do believe, so I'd recommend you stop speaking." He then watched the sock puppet get put away."And I highly doubt your sanity right now."

IC: Song"I looked inside your head. I know you're insane."

IC: Incommodo"I'm not insane. The unicorn told me so."

IC-Aclaraung:Aclaraung glared balefully down at Incommodo, then back up to Song."Would you mind if I used you as a router to see the extent of mental damage he suffers?" The dragon asked her.

IC: SongSong ventured into Incommodo's head once more.Yes. I am the ruler of left sock land. And I say you're insane.Song retreated instantly after saying that. She looked at Aclaraung. "Feel free."

IC: Incommodo"Okay, now you're just making fun of me. So what if I can hear dead people whispering in my head? It's not MY fault! And, okay, maybe I DO talk to sock puppets, but that's just because I lost my best friend and I was lonely."

IC: Gust (Bullpen, CHI)Gust was in the middle of giving his statement when a sudden loud beeping came through on CHI."What's that?" one of the analysts screamed. Gust's face paled."Krayzikk, come with me," he said quietly.-Teezy