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Voting closed: January 04, 2021, 02:28:47 am

[Naturegirl1999]

Hmm... we can't be sure it doesn't work like that until we try, I suppose.

We’re not going to try that. I was explaining what I thought Cephie would do

[ZBridges]

I don't think it's impossible to use Dust to control more than one body at a time.

[Naturegirl1999]

I don't think it's impossible to use Dust to control more than one body at a time.

It might be possible, but let;s try to work with her without attempting that

[19_EgarAlnis]

"I already said I would help with that -- and what of you, Pheobe? Had you wanted to kill me, you could've decapitated me. We both have reasons, for now, to keep each other alive." Cephie observes, quietly, itching at her newly healed red skin as it begins to pale in blotches. "Or you could have tried to take my life during combat."

You could've, that's true.

"I want you to take a secondary contract with me. Nothing that would betray your primary one.  An oath to support us until your master comes or you feel it would be against his wishes. To alert us when you are leaving our service.  When you leave you will agree to a twenty-four hour ceasefire with us and to carry a message to Magnus. You are not to harm Emma or William, either, until such a time as that ceasefire runs out."

Cephie listens quietly, still picking at her arm. "If I refuse to take this oath?"

[ZBridges]

"We'll negotiate."

[Superdorf]

"We'll negotiate."

+1

"I'm inclined to help you, if I can."

[19_EgarAlnis]

Such an act of control is possible, but also something that would drain away your humanity. Other Ascended would take great offense to it. Heck, -you- could attempt to consume Pheonix.


Don't be.

[3 vs 12][20] "I'll kill you and devour your Dust. Then your identity. You'll become something less than nothing, not even a dream." You reply instead, turning to look down at her with an easy smile. She flinches as panic washes over her face, her facade cracking. Even her willpower reacts, wrapping tightly around her. She huddles within like a blanket. You increase your's, letting it rage, all while keeping a calm facade.

[18]"I was told to choose life over glorious death if the situation came to it. I have no option, then, do I?"

She takes your oath, binding herself to your will for the next twelve years.

Spoiler: Status (click to show/hide)

You are Pheobe Gainer AKA Alphira
Local Time: [0900] 11/21/2011
Personal Time: 5 months
Empyreal Time: NO NETWORK CONNECTION.

You're missing an arm.

Cohesion: 70%
You are peckish/color]
Nanofeasts Remaining:14

Spoiler: Inventory (click to show/hide)

Hands: A single leather glove.
Feet: Woolen socks(hidden)
In Holster: A Crusader Cutter Hilt (250/250)
Torso:A fitted grey shirt with long, tight sleeves.
Over Body: An orange, fur-lined burnt coat.
Lower Body: New grey semi-formal, military-style pants.

Spoiler: Powers and Skills (click to show/hide)

Overload: Trained
Bird of Sol's Reign: Qualified
Conquerer's Aura: Initiated
Inferno : Great
Healing Factor: Apprentice
-Endurance Boost: Amateur.
-Strength Boost: Amateur.
Matter Manipulation:Silicon:: Competent
Skill: Charisma: Apprentice
Skill: Attrition Warfare: Apprentice
Skill: Marksmanship: Proficient

Spoiler: Wealth (click to show/hide)

Array

Spoiler: Contracts (click to show/hide)

Cephie Lavoisier's Verbal Oath

Spoiler: Ties (click to show/hide)

Grandmother(adopted), Handler: Mother Nicole Gainer
--Contactable in person.
--High Influence with Scholars, Crusaders, the Thornton Family
--Current lawful ruler of Steelworks 9 Region (Crusader Supported)

Organization: The Children of SEED
Ten individuals, with the minds of automata and the bodies of men and women. Their very presence grates on your nerves.
--Contactable in person, or by radio.


Organization: The Thornton Family
--Contactable through Emma, radio.
--High Influence within Steelworks 9 Region
--Allied with Nicole Gainer, you
*Researching: Radio towers*

Organization: Thornton Mercenaries
--A complement of hulking Thornton soldiers turned into cybernetically augmented heavy-duty infantry. Equipped with fusion reactor based las-gun assault rifles, Inferno Shotguns, super thick armor, and technicians standing by. They are also equipped with inter and intra-squad radio communicators.
--Lead by William Thornton


Servant, ? ? ?: Cephie Laviosier.
--An ascended under contract to you for the next twelve years. She manipulates carbon and carbon based structures.
--Contactable in person, or by radio.

Ally, Subservient: William Thornton
Leader of the Thornton Family of Businessmen.
--Contactable in person, or by radio.
--High influence within the Thornton Mercenaries
--High influence within The Thornton Family
--Feared within Steelworks 9 Region
*Coordinating Thornton Family Assets*

Personal Scientist, Ally: Silas Thornton
--High influence within The Thornton Family

Lover, Consort: Emma Thornton
--Contactable in person, or by radio.
--High influence within The Thornton Family

Pet, Threat: Mitch, the Barker
A bristly furred, stubby faced hellion of a canine that will possibly mutate in the future.
-9/50 Obedience
-?/50 Affection
-1/50 Respect

[ZBridges]

Not much for subtlety, are we, Phoenix?

"In regards to the plague and reclaiming districts, how can you be of most help?"

[Superdorf]

In truth, we are but the advisors! The thing was skillfully done.

[19_EgarAlnis]

I was just informing her of what I would do if she didn't agree. She's stabbed me in the back twice, and once in the front.

"I am trained in intelligence and a master of disguise. These people have no defenses against my Line." Cephie stretches, rising to her feet. With a look to you, she slowly hunches, her spine bending, her form thinning, hair going gray, her face becomes weathered and aged, until she resembles Nicole Gainer. "I've already demonstrated my ability as an assassin. I have ties to the Outlander clans, and know enough of their culture to manipulate them."

She slowly changes back, but keeps the tanned skin of Iyal, stroking out brown hair.

[ZBridges]

"Can you teach me how to do that?"

[Superdorf]

I had little need in life, for the wielding of fear... the thing does not come naturally to me. I am prone overmuch to pleasantries, perhaps, when harsh words are needed.

Your new vassal would do well among the Outlanders, methinks. Many were lost in SEED's great holocaust-- ὅλος καυστός, the whole-burnt sacrifice-- you have need now of soldiers, and of resources. Cephie could do much in that regard.

[19_EgarAlnis]

"Can you teach me how to light fires with my mind?" Cephie asks in turn.

Just don't put her behind me.

[ZBridges]

Not without her dust, I suppose.

"Point taken. I can see how you would be useful when negotiating with district survivors. Do you think your people would be amenable to some kind of alliance?"

[19_EgarAlnis]

"Outlanders or Magnus?"