Vic has no time to wrestle with the controls and just stands so her left heel is pressing down on the blue switch as she faces the bandit coming toward her. She won't attempt any fancy finishing blows; just parry and attack when an opening presents itself.
Vic readies herself to defend...backwards, from a sitting position. Sort of awkward...but, it's a good idea, because the other bandit not otherwise occupied with kicking Sal's teeth in comes for her, knife glinting in the sunlight.
"You shoulda stayed out of this..." He growls. Swinging his knife downwards, toward her heart...
*Clang*Her fine Imperial Steel deflects the edge of the knife cleanly, with a ringing retort. The man stumbles, off balance.
Sal grits his teeth as the woman kicks him, bringing his revolver around. "You just made a big mistake, ma'am."
Action: Bring my revolver around and shoot her.
Sal feels his anger-an old, unloved acquaintance-rise up within him. His lips curl into a snarl as he levels his gun at the cocky, arrogant Imperial woman, pulls back the hammer...and curses as her knife drives into the flesh of his right arm, spoiling his aim-the wound is superficial, but he flinches with pain and the bullet goes wild, firing downwards into the roof of the cab, which he notices is not armored like the sides are, huh...damn, it's too close for gunwork. He should have known better!
((Really, ranged attacks get a penalty in melee. On the other hand, everyone in wuxia knows martial arts.
))
The woman bandit raises her knife again, higher, higher, like an executioners blade...
Action: Nudge Sal awaaaay and instead occupy his position, using bow and arrow to -non-lethally take down- any bandits attacking the Warden! (Along with probably emphasizing my point about the bandit leader guy man--UNLESS Sal can do it for me instead!)
Hiraya notes the man is tussling with a lithe female bandit-there's a ping of a wild gunshot a curse of pain. She's not sure fighting him for his position is a wise move, though she could probably shoot an arrow past in him if he held still...it'd be a risky shot, however.
((This is a disputed action, and requires Sal's input to continue. He can either give way, or resist you, or ignore you-and you push him out of the way, change your action, or just fire past him. Up to you both.))
Meanwhile, in the carriage...Those sitting out probably feel fairly safe, until a wildly fired bullet echoes from the roof, ricocheting off the walls in a series of unnerving tings. The sound ends with a crunch and a gasp...and
Immanuel Jade realizes after a moment the blood on him is not his own. The bullet struck Jun right in the head, giving him a more merciful death then he probably deserved. He's sitting on a dead man. What are the chances?
Wen-Li pales, behind her mask. No one sees.
Jun Jones is dead. Pity about the bounty, then.
Meanwhile, the bandits outside are unaware of this, and continue to close on the carriage. One more jumps onto the sides and clambers up, long axe glinting.
"...Careful, Monty, these folk look tough..." He says, speaking seemingly to thin air.
...
Showing some inventiveness, four more bandits ride on either side of the wagon-they begin hacking at the wheels of the carriage with axes and swords! They'll no doubt do some damage if allowed to continue...
...
As if things couldn't get any worse
Vic notices there is a large canyon rapidly approaching the carriage she is currently driving. Thankfully, the canyon is traversed by a well made, sturdy wooden bridge! Unfortunately, the bridge is on fire, plumes of smoke rising into the air-white smoke, because of course they were smart enough not to burn a signal fire that was too easy to notice. Luckily, it doesn't seem to have collapsed yet! Sadly, it probably will collapse very soon.
Should she risk going over the bridge to lose the mess of bandits, or turn aside while she can? After dealing with the knife man, and all. He still looks pretty angry.
Don't ask me! I'm just the narrator.
1. William Deng
A male bandit of medium build and height, with dark brown skin, and curly brown hair. His features, and bright green eyes flicker with a deep seated resentment toward everything and everyone, an effect that turns what might be a handsome face ugly. He's currently trying to turn Vic into fillet mignon-literally. It's probably better she doesn't know he's a cannibal.
Status: Healthy
Wearing:
Bandits Duster
Bandits aren't known for this sanitary or cleanly natures-their traveling gear tends to be dusty, dirty, weather worn, and patchy. This man is no exception.
Wielding: A Long Knife
No technical specifications needed.
2. Abbey Maclean
A female bandit-tall, willowy bandit of light build, with pale skin, and long copper hair. Her amber eyes are almond shaped, and her features seemingly refined. Her other traits are also fairly attractive, but she has a vicious circular scar around her neck, probably from a rope-this wound perhaps marks the person she truly is underneath, or the person she became afterwards-her haughty demeanor is as cold as any serpent. Currently dodging bullets like a pro, and trying to sink her fangs into Sals vulnerable parts. She actually sort of likes the battle fire and enthusiasm of this young man, and considers it too bad they are on different sides.
Status: Healthy
Wearing:
Bandits Duster
Bandits aren't known for this sanitary or cleanly natures-their traveling gear tends to be dusty, dirty, weather worn, and patchy. This woman is no exception.
Wielding: A Fine Stiletto
A needle like dagger designed for one thing.
3. Gully Jun Dun or, 'The Rateye'
An older male bandit with messy white hair, a gray eye, and large ears-his other eye is covered with a black cloth patch. He wears well made clothing, and a fancy cloak made of Grep Leather. He seems amazingly calm despite the situation, wielding a sharp hatchet in his left hand. Bizarrely, he has fat black rat sitting on his right shoulder. He isn't trying to kill anyone yet, though certainly not out of intent.
Status: Healthy
Wearing:
Bandits Duster
Bandits aren't known for this sanitary or cleanly natures-their traveling gear tends to be dusty, dirty, weather worn, and patchy. This man is no exception. Though he smells alot worse.
Wielding: A Long Sharp Hatchet
Designed for hacking innocent people into raw meat to feed to his pet rats, though he doesn't advertise this openly.
4. Bandit Riders
These bandits are experienced horsemen-they are currently striking at the wheels of the carriage with axes and heavy swords. They are currently trying to hack apart the carriage, no doubt to deliver sweets and refreshments to the passengers.
Status: 4xHealthy
Wearing:
Bandits Dusters
Bandits aren't known for this sanitary or cleanly natures-their traveling gear tends to be dusty, dirty, weather worn, and patchy. These assorted folk are no exception.
Wielding: Large Axes and Blades
Efficient for cutting the wheels off carriages so they can helpfully assist the people inside.
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Topic: The Far West-Ch.1/Light for Some-others, A Deeper Darkness (Game thread) (Read 21874 times)