[OPEN] Network + Log

[only_an_echo]

WHO: Echo and youuuu
WHERE: Sh'Ka
WHAT: Echo needs to check on people and ask what the heck was that
WHEN: A-Side is now-ish; B-Side is during the event
WARNINGS: N/A
Notes: The network part of this is still in action format, jsyk <3

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A-Side: [Network][Video]


-Echo to anyone at this point, do you read me? We need a status report.

[As he waits for a response, he glances off to the side, muttering under his breath.]

Everyone better be alive…


- - -

B-Side: Flashback to The Storm:

"Echo to Temba. Come in, Temba- !"

Third time's the charm and it was still no good. The comms weren't working. Nothing was working.

The hiss in the former ARC Trooper's voice dropped off as he stayed low, using whatever was available for cover in Sh'Ka. His helmet jerked upward as a giant shadow passed over him, staring at the shambling bear-like creature making its way through the wilds of the city.

Exhaling a thin breath, Echo waited before glancing back over his shoulder to be sure Omega was still there, relaxing a bit more when he confirmed she was indeed still with him. "All communications are down," he quietly informed her, albeit mildly irritated that this was all happening again. "Unless we come across other people out in the storm, it looks like we're on our own."

Comments

[small_compromise]

The girl's lips were pressed in a tight line as she kept pace, and at Echo's words she looked up at him in concern. No, not surprising if this was another storm, but she didn't like being out of contact with anyone. At the very least she wasn't alone, a fact she was most thankful for.

"I hope everyone's all right..." Temba during a storm had been terrible but she didn't think it would be all that different here just because they were in another city.

[only_an_echo]

Echo tensed, letting his gaze drop behind the visor. "Me too." While disgruntled, concern held weight in those two words. "Some of them have been through this before. They'll know what to do."

He couldn't say the same for everyone else, unfortunately. They were going to have to learn the hard way.

His grip tightened around the pistol as he tried to focus on their current situation, glancing back to where the giant creature wandered off to. "Think we're ready to move?"

[small_compromise]

Omega hugged herself as she also cast a look around. She wasn't sure what to make of the large figures, but it hadn't seemed intent on chasing them at least.

Echo's words made sense, and trusting others to be able to take care of themselves was about the only thing they could do. She nodded, trying to put on a brave face. That included them as well, after all. They were together at least. They could deal with this, even if it was a little scary.

"I think so. Where do you suppose it went?"

[only_an_echo]

"It was heading down that road, but it didn't look like it had any particular place to be," Echo canted his head, nodding to where the giant once was. "And if it keeps wandering about without noticing us, I'll take it."

His objective at the moment was to watch Omega's back and keep her safe. He knew she could hold her own, but he still would have done the same if it was anyone else in his company.

After a few beats, he turned to face the girl, gesturing for her to follow. "Alright. Let's go."

[Video]

[kree_soldieress]

I cannot speak to the status of all, but I at least am fine. And I feel we should seek divergence upon this false satellite that upset us.

[Video]

[only_an_echo]

That still matters. And that's good to hear.

That moon causes too many problems, but I'm not even sure where to start with that one.

[kree_soldieress]

We should find a way to turn one of the ships we aren't using into a weapon. And load it with explosives.

[Listen, she's a space warrior, but the concept of tides had not been considered relevant to teach her so she doesn't know the impact that might have.]

[only_an_echo]

While Wrecker isn't here to appreciate your plan, I wouldn't say it was a bad idea. It may need a few tweaks to make it more feasible.

[He must be really tired if he's not conflicted over agreeing with Lauri's thoughts.]

[Video]

[ziedrich_bearer]

Yo man, seems like you're alive. Temba's still standing, mostly. You doing okay? Where are you?

[Video]

[only_an_echo]

Yeah. Good to see you, too. [A short-suffering sigh.] I've been through worse.

At least that's a relief. I got stuck in Sh'Ka when the storm hit.

[ziedrich_bearer]

You all get the screaming moon too? Fucking eerie shit. Spent some days fighting Daemons with rebar, all miserable.

[only_an_echo]

No, I didn't see a moon. There wasn't any screaming. Sh'Ka was covered in fog, and there were giant creatures walking about.

Seems like no one was meant to have a good time during this.

Video

[crystalmaster]

[Surprised to see someone he didn't recognize, Radley smiled.]

Hi. This is Radley. Things have finally settled down here in Tembra, thankfully. I haven't seen you before. How are things there?

Video

[only_an_echo]

You must be new. [He didn't mean to sound so dour.] We might have missed each other before then.

Good to know. Everything in Sh'Ka's settled. All the earlier weirdness is gone.

Re: Video

[crystalmaster]

I've been here a month or two. I don't know how "new" that is around here.

You mean the storms, or was something else happening there?

Video

[only_an_echo]

Still counts as new in my book.

It's mostly the storms. I should have expected the effects Sh'Ka underwent during them, but... [He shakes his head with a sigh.] Usually it's the wildness you need to be aware of, but this is the first time I've seen giant beasts roaming the city.

text | un: quark_assassin

[quark_assassin]

[Something something, no anonymous network post and progress, whatever. Dustin's too tired to be paranoid right now.]

Barely.
That fucking sucked.

[Video]

[only_an_echo]

Took the words right out of my mouth...

[There's a thoughtful pause as concern colors his gravelly tone.]

Are you going to be okay?

text 4ever no video allowed >:C

[quark_assassin]

Maybe
Why do you care?

network/text

[in_extremis]

Or what? Got a stern talking to in you?

network/video

[only_an_echo]

If that's what you're expecting.

still text he cannot be broken

[in_extremis]

It might be worth practicing. See if it works on me. I might be half dead, you don't know.

[Video]

[out_of_order]

...alive here. Worn out, but I guess that's slightly better than the alternative.

You all right, Echo?

[Video]

[only_an_echo]

I'd say so. Still good to know.

Could be better, but I'm counting it toward being alive as well. It's been a time.

[Video]

[out_of_order]

Yeah... That's an understatement. Good to hear from you though.