((Observation-Pilot instructions-roll=37+25=what he said))
” It sounds like they may be on foot."
”He’s what? Bernard exclaimed over the noise of the blades.”How is that helping his daughter? What’s to say they don’t just off the girl and take the Mayor out while he’s mindlessly crusading upon the streets? He’s not thinking clearly. We need time to locate the girl and confronting them like this is only going to escalate their time table.”
Bernard was able to read the Pilot’s lips as he turned to deliver the instructions to hold on tight. Bernard quickly checked his restrains and gave the Pilot a thumbs up indicating he was ready to go. ”Just get us there as quickly as you can.” Bernard projected as the chopper lifted off and headed south for the Mayor’s office.
The Sensitive wasn’t keen on the new developments and had little gumption to drop into the middle of this madness. The girl’s life was relatively meaningless to him. All he wanted was to use the situation to get close enough to the Mayor so he could venture through the city official’s mind and get some insight into his dealings with Rycroft. Anything else that stemmed from the girl’s rescue was a bonus. He wasn’t a hero; this action was just a means to an end.
He looked to Bianca. "You sure you want to do this? It could get nasty out there?"
Bianca shook her head. "I'm not sure how that is helping his daughter, but from the sounds of things the gangs have been trying to break through the police line all day. It would only be a matter of time before they were inside the building with him. Maybe he tried to flee and drive out but got blocked in the streets. We can ask him when we get there."
Bernard then asked if she was up for it and she simply shrugged. "Too late to back out now!"
The helicopter pilot flew through the rain and turned on the news copter search light and shined it down at the rioting gangs fighting in the streets. It looked like it had turned into a bloody four way free for all against the police, the Wylde Aces, the Sons of Lobo, and the Vile Sharks. It was chaos. The news copter flew towards the Mayor's office building and hovered in place. Below the police could be seen with riot shields attempting to hold off the crowd. Tear gas had been deployed to hold the gangs back, but the masses were still fighting and trying to break their way through. They outnumbered the police five to one.
"Bianca looked around to see if she could spot the Mayor but she wasn't having much luck. She turned to Bernard. "Do you see him? He couldn't have gone far!
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((I was going to put this in the government district where it belonged but I figured it would interrupt Naida's storyline.)) ((Move it if you want to))
((Observation- He’s out there somewhere- Roll= 24 +25= It thought I saw him.)) -----
Bianca turned to Bernard. "Do you see him? He couldn't have gone far!
Bernard looked out the small window to his left only to find the portal fogged from the heat his body emanated against the cooler pane of glass. The red head used his jacket sleeve to clear a path in which to see as the chopper hovered in place. Below the police positioned behind riot shields were attempting to hold off the crowd. The Mayor had to be somewhere in the mix but the tear gas that had been deployed to disperse the gangs made locating the councilman difficult.
” Nothing yet!” Bernard exclaimed searching the rioting crowds through the drifting cloud. There was no organization as the Sensitive had expected. It was a bloody free for all out there; gang against gang or gang against the police. It seemed if it wasn’t wearing your colors it was fair game. The fact that the gangs weren’t banding together changed things. The Mayor was still his priority but if things didn’t pan out he could use the Aces to narrow the search for where the Ripper was holed up. If there was a chance of eliminate the rival gang’s leader without any of their resources he was sure the Aces would bite.
”Wait a minute; that might be him over there.” Bernard stated as he pointed out the suspected location.
The Sensitive realized even if they found the Mayor there would be no way for the chopper to land safely within the rioting crowd without being swarmed. Bernard opened his pack and searched for Rycroft Special only to come up short. Instead had to settle upon a more sophisticated weapon and his hand emerged from the bag holding out the holstered plasma pistol toward the reporter.”Take it!” Bernard demanded over the noise of the chopper.”There’s no way we’re going to be able to land this bird. When the time comes you have to protect yourself from any hoods trying to board while I get the Mayor’s ass up into the chopper. Think of it like a camera just point and click.
Bernard then unbuckled himself turning his attention to the aviator. “ When the time comes how close do you think you can get?”
((This won't interfere. In fact, Naida should be able to hear the helicopter so I'll probably point that out. You can do the next one in the Government district in case Bernard gets attacked.
Bianca looks for Mayor: 87))
Bianca leaned to the side to see if she could see what Bernard was talking about. "I-I think I see him... Pilot, get us a bit closer so we can see."
The pilot stayed high but maneuvered over a bit more to try and get them a better look.
Bianca followed Bernard's finger than pointed herself. "I think I see the Mayor attempting to move through the small alleyway near his office. Looks like he is trying to head north, maybe to get to Hydra or the police squad near our news station. We might be able to land in the street and pick him up."
The Mayor was on foot accompanied by a handful of police officers, they looked to be heading North West as they fought through the thugs on the street.
”Take it!” Bernard demanded over the noise of the chopper.”There’s no way we’re going to be able to land this bird. When the time comes you have to protect yourself from any hoods trying to board while I get the Mayor’s ass up into the chopper. Think of it like a camera just point and click.
Bianca fumbled with the gun that was handed to her and held it in her hands a bit unsure. "What!? You want me to take... THIS?!?! Are you sure about this?"
The pilot than looked over to see what all the noise was about. "Whoa! Don't fire the weapon in here! You might damage my bird!" He yelled.
Bianca did as she was told and lowered the weapon. "I'll use it if I need to, just try to get him up here as fast as you can before the gangs get too close."
The pilot than looked over to address Bernard's question. "I could get us as close as you need me. I'll land if you want, but if I see the gangs getting too close I'm pulling out. So you better be sure, and you better be quick on your feet. I want to see the Mayor safe and all but I'm not dying to save him. I should be able to land anywhere you want, most idiots will clear a path when they see a chopper about to land on their heads."
((Continued in the Government district))
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The Helicopter landed on the roof of the news station and the engine was left roaring. Bernard’s vision had afforded him a look into the future.. One thing was certain; the politician would find Sergio Ripper and Ronson’s cavalier attitude in rescuing his daughter wasn’t going to help them come out unscathed.. The question remained, would he arrive soon enough to save his beloved child? The Mayor’s declaration indicating that if he should he die in his rescue efforts, Rycroft had the go ahead to institute Martial law was troubling. Bernard wasn’t about to let that happen.
”You’ll have me by your side Mr. Mayor. That much I can assure you. But in order to be effective I’m going to need to recharge. Getting you out of that mess took a lot out of me and Sergio isn’t a man to be trifled with. I’ll try to get some rest while you issue your statement. Once you have a response we can formulate a plan of action to get your daughter back alive. I’ll wait here and put out a few feelers as well to see if we can narrow the search. Good luck.”
Mayor Ronson climbed out of the helicopter followed by Bianca and began walking through the rain towards the rooftop door. Bernard pulled out his phone and sent a quick text to Elli. It simply read, LE, need 2 reach Wavelink can end Aces Lobos problem.
Last Edit: Feb 19, 2014 12:24:01 GMT -5 by Bernard
((SP:2/37 of 40 Exp 3/8)) (( HP: 96-7 =89 )) ---- Several minutes went by before the reply came. The reply was short and simple and not the answer the Sensitive had hoped to receive.
~where r u?~ Bernard replied only to receive the confirmation that Ellie had made her way to the scene of the gang war.
Bernard put away his cell phone and closed his eyes. Knowing that the Mayor does in fact find Sergio, the Sensitive had the luxury to let the situation to play out for now. Maio was still his best lead to the Los Lobos leader at the moment but the masked vigilante wasn't about to go trudging into a riot to find her. With Ellie coming up as a bust in an effort to reach out to Wavelink his only other option was Naida, and he had been trying to confer with the Hydra agent for days with little luck. If only he had exchanced numbers himself.
Bernard woke sometime later unaware exactly how long he had been out of service. It was now dark outside and he made his way toward the pilot. ”Any word from Bianca and the Mayor?”
The pilot was taking a break and smoking a cigarette under the canopy of the rooftop. He took a long big puff before exhaling and blowing the smoke into the air. He shrugged and responded. "Yeah, the mayor asked me to prep the helicopter to head over to the police station. I'm not sure if miss Saint-John is going with him or not. The Hydra agents and police force that were guarding the ground floor of the building say that they want to escort the Mayor to the OPD station to make sure he stays safe, so they will be climbing aboard as well. Not sure how much weight this baby can hold with all of them in here... Heh, and to think the day started so calm and peaceful. I went from being an average news pilot to a police fighter pilot in a single night. I better get paid extra for this..."
He threw his cigarette down on the ground and stomped it out.
((Bernard rest: +10 HP.
Battle stats:
+7 EXP for battle victory and saving the Mayor. +2 SP for explosive combat.))
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”… Heh, and to think the day started so calm and peaceful. I went from being an average news pilot to a police fighter pilot in a single night. I better get paid extra for this..."
Bernard refrained from getting pulled into offering his opinion regarding the pilot’s pay. He was already aware of the Mayor’s intention to join up with his old friend Murphy but the news of the Hydra agents and OPD officers that were onsite requesting riding along seemed presumptuous. After all, their fellow officers had done a bang up job getting Ronson this far. Reinvigorated by the short cat nap he was able to procure the Sensitive wasn’t in the mood for added baggage.
One thing was sure he wasn’t about to give up his seat at the Mayor’s side, at least not yet. To fortify his position the masked vigilante made his way back to the idling bird and claimed his seat. It wasn’t long before he saw the Mayor burst his way onto the News station rooftop. As Ronson and the pilot reached the chopper Bernard made his plea to the assembling armed entourage crowding the bladed vehicle.
”You won’t require their assistance Mr. Mayor. I can make sure you get there safely. What are these guys going to be able to accomplish once we are in the air anyways? They are only dead weight if we have to maneuver quickly. Besides, there should be plenty of support once we reach the OPD station. Right? Their resources would be better served by continuing to protect our assets here. You may need to get another message out to the citizens of Osiris before this is over.”
Last Edit: Feb 21, 2014 13:12:27 GMT -5 by Bernard
The Mayor arrived on the roof with five guards with him armed with SAR-15 rifles and SMG-10s, two were from Hydra and the rest were with the police. He looked back to his escorts after Bernard made his claim that he could give all the support the Mayor would need. "They might come in handy against a large group, they could stay on the helicopter and give us air support. I still don't have confirmation yet that my daughter is alive, so until then I am keeping as many officers on the street as possible. I don't know if you have heard yet, but the OPD is barely standing as it is; they are in the mist of the assault. The gangs have swarmed the police headquarters and are fighting right outside the front doors at the south western part of the Government district. I know it is dangerous going there, but I need to get Murphy out. He is a stubborn man and knowing him he will stay there and fight until he dies. You may not want them alonb, but I have to be honest, not to insult you son but I don't entirely trust you yet. It would give me peace of mind to have these fellows come along. We will make an extraction plan on the way."
The pilot got in to start the bird up again and take flight. He shouted out the side of the door. "Only six people can fit in here because of the weight limit. It might be best if the Mayor takes a seat in the back and we have one guard up from to shoot out the side door. That leaves-" He looked to Bernard. "Omen and two other guards in the back. That means two of you have to stay behind here."
The captain of the squad picked out two soldiers with SMGs and pointed to them. "You two will stay behind, go back downstairs and guard the door with the others." They did as they were told and ran back downstairs, the remaining squad members with the SAR-15s stayed on the roof.
The Mayor now looked to Bernard. "It's settled then, you can come with us but I am taking these three along for the ride as well. We could use the help."
They all piled in and buckled up as the pilot lifted off the ground.
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