Back to Basics

[friendsallover]

🧙 WHO: Din and whoever wants to join him
⚔️️ WHAT: Quests and the like
🕒 WHEN: Throughout August
🗺️ WHERE: In town mostly
⚠️ WARNINGS: Violence, fighting, will update as necessary



A - Animal Mage Hunt

[Din would hardly count himself an active defender of the downtrodden. He's had his moments, certainly, but his career often puts him in a place where that's not what he's paid to do. And maybe, once upon a time, he would have taken a job like this on. Wouldn't change the fact that it just seems inefficient, unnecessary. Lazy, for lack of a better term.

So when he comes across a group accosting a potential animal mage, he sighs, figuring he might as well do something about it.]

You really looking to waste time like this?

[He says, pointing his blaster into the leader's back. There's a small group of them but well, he likes the odds. He calls to the person being held up.]

You okay?


B - Invasive Species

[It was, in retrospect, not the most well thought out plan he's ever had.

Really, he should have expected the exoskeleton, though most of his focus had been on the stinger, and the claws. But it's exceedingly clear that his conventional weapons are not going to be as effective.

He sits up, checking himself over. Nothing's broken and once again, the beskar has held up. He's grateful for that. He takes a breath.]

Okay, plan B.


C - Crystal Mushrooms

[Now this is familiar territory. A dingy bar, rough looking customers, Din standing out because of his armour. He knows how this one plays. Certainly, he doesn't expect anyone to recognize him as a Mandalorian here but hopefully it's just as intimidating. He goes up to the bar, leaning on it and ignoring the looks he's getting. Once he has the barkeep's attention, he asks]

I'm looking for Wicked Wendy. Heard this was a hang out of her's.

Comments

[friendsallover]

Probably you and a few others who had the same idea. Magic isn't exactly hidden here so it wouldn't be too hard to find out.

Still, that's a lead. I can ask around at the school. Someone probably knows something.

[He's had less to go on for some hunts. He glances at the tail and ears.]

Those permanent? They might also be causing you to stick out.

[friendsallover]

[That's fine by him. He's never been very good at small talk anyway.

He holds up his rifle, ready to shoot.]

Same strategy as before?

[Granted he's running low on shots.]

[tempredmental]

Yeah... I mean, it's better than nothing. [Maybe finding the pranksters would lead to someone who knew them and decided to get them back or something with this stupid post.]

No. [Keith shook his head.] At least, I hope not. [The ears folded back slightly in annoyance.] The prank was pretty wide spread and quite a few people ended up being accidental targets... myself included, apparently. And whatever spell they cast is powerful enough that it's working against my own animal magic. I can't get them to go away, and I've gotten pretty good at the transformation stuff.

[markedfordeath]

[She didn't respond to the second round of thanks, but the gunner did raise a slender brow ever so subtly. She wasn't used to anyone thanking her, let alone twice especially for such little work.

Bargaining magic? She hadn't heard of that one before. Quite fitting for one who used to be in the bounty profession.]

Yes I can imagine so.

[His question was one she initially thought he was asking in jest. Would she know the best way to contact the authorities? Then, she realised that Mando was actually being serious and it took more effort than she thought not to laugh at his question. So she offered a small amused chuckle instead.]

I'm not exactly one who cares about contacting any form of authorities. [The orders were offered with a calm smile. Although, she did take a moment to glance down at the thug beneath her boot.] Although I suppose I do know of a knight you could call. It seems right up his alley.

[pissoffbook]

[It's not that Kainé is bad at small talk. She's bad at human interaction in general. She has gotten a little better though, since meeting Emil. But now Emil is gone...

Well, she's got other things to concentrate on now. Like the scorpions coming towards them.]

Yeah, same as last time.

[And that's exactly what she does in similar fashion as before. Of course there are some variations, accounting for different angles and offense., but she manages to flip them both in less time than the first couple.]

[friendsallover]

[Suits him fine. He's not much of a conversationalist either.

With the creatures on their backs, Din moves in to take of them. A combination of shooting them, shocking them, and maybe roasting one with his flamethrower. Just to see if he could.]

[friendsallover]

Fair enough.

[Neither is he. Usually he's the one bringing in the bounties but if there isn't any, there's not much of a point. But he can't really just leave them here. Tied up or not, they'll still likely cause trouble.]

That works, if he's available. If not, might just have to leave them.

[friendsallover]

[He'll follow it. Worst it can lead to is a dead end and it's not the first time he's had to deal with that.]

That's unfortunate. All the more reason to find them then.

Though you might want to get a hat or something. Could save you the trouble.

want to wrap this up? Unless you got some other ideas? Sorry it's a smol thread.

[pissoffbook]

[After those two are dispatched, Kainé returns her weapons to her back and crosses her arms.]

Wanna split the reward money?

Sure, and no worries. I'd be down for throwing them together again sometime

[friendsallover]

Of course.

[After the help? He's definitely not going to keep it for himself.]

The help was appreciated. You've got a good style.

End on your next one then.

[pissoffbook]

Thanks. Your 'gun' isn't like anything I've seen before. And your outfit. Probably keeps the hurt off, huh? [She laughs a little.]

Just uh, what's it called, transfer the money over the device. [she waves a hand and turns to leave. After a few steps she looks over her shoulder.]

Well, 'guess I'll see ya around. Take care, ok?

[friendsallover]

More or less, yeah. You'll probably get the transfer in a couple hours.

You to.

[He returns the wave, doing a scan to make sure there's no further clean up, before heading off to turn in the job.]

[tempredmental]

Yeah... it might. I have to find something that isn't difficult to wear.

[The helmet from his armor was kind of uncomfortable with it, really... not to mention the tail situation.]

If you find anything, let me know. The more people we have working on this, the better.

[kiss_it_better]

[He looks and then nods. He has a clear shot of the area.]

On your signal then.

[He rests his fingers on the string of the bow in preparation.]

[friendsallover]

[Din nods, and with a final breath, he heads in. It's not a charge but he starts making his way over, trying to be stealthy and picking up a rock on the way. Once he's a decent distance away, close enough that he can get their attention but far enough that he'll be able to get away, he throws the rock and starts yelling, before turning to run towards the rise.

It's not much of a signal, but it's a signal.]

[friendsallover]

Good. Hopefully, it won't be going on for too much longer.

[Not to toot his own horn, but he is good at his job. He knows how to find people.]

And I will. I'm gonna guess there's other people looking for him so the more information, the better.

[markedfordeath]

[You could always end their misery, Mando. That's Elza's way of dealing with things anyway.

Elza wasn't about to use her own. No, she doesn't trust technology or it being secure enough to not let information fall into the wrong hands... so instead...]

Hand me that communication device of yours.

[She dug her boot once again into the back of the assailant before moving off of him to go and collect the phone. Her gesture was enough of a warning not to try something stupid. If he did... well... she couldn't be to blame for whatever happened to him after.]

[friendsallover]

[If they try anything again, well he can't be held responsible if he tries to defend himself. Hopefully, they're smart enough not to.

He digs out his phone, considering for a moment before passing it over. He really only uses it for the quest board so there's nothing to hide.]

Here.

[markedfordeath]

[There was a pleasant smile and a slight nod while she reached over to take the phone.

Thankfully Elza wasn't going interested in going through his phone. So when she took it, she went straight to the messaging section and began looking up Hijikata's information.

Finding it she typed out a simple message to the knight.

She didn't hand the phone back just yet while she waited for a reply. Instead she held it in her hand while she gestured at the bound assailants.]

May I ask what all of this was about?

[friendsallover]

There was a quest on the board about hunting down animal mages. Seemed inefficient, so I figured I'd do the opposite. See if it could give me a lead who whoever caused it.

If I got lucky, I was thinking I could bring whoever caused it in.

[tempredmental]

[Keith nodded.]

At this point, the attacks are getting frequent enough, I'd be surprised if we were the only ones trying to gather what info we can.

[The cat ears on his head swiveled at the sound of people approaching. Rumors of a street fight had drawn the attention of law enforcement.]

Guess we've got a story to give... [Keith had a feeling he was going to become well-acquainted with the police here. He just hoped it would end up a better relationship than the local officials back home where he grew up.]

[friendsallover]

[Truthfully, Din's experience with law enforcement is limited, though he supposes a good friend of his is technically in that realm now. He's just used to dealing with the Bounty Hunter's Guild.]

Guess so, hopefully it won't take long.

Though, if others are looking, might be a time to pool together the information.

[tempredmental]

Yeah. I guess we'll see.

[Keith crossed his arms, deciding to wait so he could talk to the approaching Camelot officials, and gave his side of the story when they got there.]

I totally lost this notif...

[kiss_it_better]

[He pulls the bow string taut once Din runs out.

And then, he waits, watching and following the movement of the creature.

When Din yells and runs, it's enough of a signal for him to focus and blood slips from a shallow cut on his palm, past the string and to the handle of the bow. Now, nocked on the bow string was an arrow made of blood. Though this arrow was a little strange, the tip of it isn't pointed but slightly rounded.

The tip of the arrow follows the movement up to the rise as the creature, reaching close to the top, rears back a little to attack.]