LoneSniper87
Dirtyhands
The Siege of Kuchinashi, two days later for Team NCM
Directly Involved - Lark Xiaolong, Ephraim Nikos, Gian Do Saavedra , Joy Citron Fluffy-Kat , Nyx Belladonna Britt-21 , Haruko Rose-Muramasa and Garnet Hendrick-Muramasa Cheshire Grin
Ephraim Nikos
With: Joy Citron Fluffy-Kat and Aryl Mikado LoneSniper87
Mentioned: Gian Do Saavedra
Where: Outskirts of Kuchinashi
They had rotated driving duty over the course of the last few days, depending on who felt most up to it after each bandit holdup or Grimm attack. But they had made brilliant time, arriving in two days, when the drive took three even in perfect road conditions. And no driving conditions were perfect anymore, especially when the trip went through the ruined Vale. But they had pressed on in a forced march, and it had worked to Ephraim's exact expectations.
"Alright, The meeting between Ms. Do and myself will take place in a day and a half, give or take a few hours, so we scope the city out, find a hotel or hostel or something, and we keep a relaxed guard until the meeting. Then we go from there, with finding her based on new information, or asking Ms. Do, if it is actually her, if she would like to go under my personal protection, as is my mission from Ironwood."
He changed lanes on the mostly barren freeway, taking the right fork towards Kuchinashi. Within minutes the city would be visible.
"So I guess we can just fool around tonight. Go wander around the city. I got to spend an hour here once, but wouldn't mind seeing more of it. However Kuchinashi is a bit lawless, so don't let your guards down. I'll be the worst offender, with my Atlas uniform, but you'll be on a bit of a shit list for being seen with me. However, they'll most likely not do anything more than be douchebags, unless they risk the Atlas Military being mad at them."
Ephraim rounded a wide corner, and his face dropped. "Or we find out why Beacon Academy is here, and why the city is on fire. So much for a pleasant meeting and a lovely stroll around the city. Dammit dammit dammit. Couldn't take me out to dinner before fucking me."
His foot ran the pedal to the floor, and he called Gian, the plan changing as of this minute. This was bad. Hopefully she was able to pick up.
While the scroll rang, he spoke to his two comrades once more, hopefully stating the obvious but leaving nothing to luck. "Lock and load. No prisoners. We find Ms. Do, and we give her a ride out of here."
Aryl Mikado
Elysium Fluffy-Kat
It had been awhile since Aryl drove, and to be honest, it was weird. He didn't really need to drive, especially since the Fall. "I can't say I have ever been here. My extent of traveling has been Vale, Menagerie, and a bit of Atlas." He said. When the city came into view and he saw flames his heart sank. "So much for my plans of clubbing." He said with a half-smile. He made sure his weapons were on him and before he climbed into the shotgun seat and drew his sword. The sword transformed into his rifle, and he began to keep a very vigilant eye of the area.
"So what should we do? I say we worry about the Maiden first, Beacon is another monster for another time." He said, cracking his knuckles as he stared at the fires around Kuchinashi. He honestly hoped that not many had been killed.