[-]Emma writes down every word you say, her notes dividing out into many different mini-notes that scrawl across the paper. Flinching at the mention of implants, she looks up from her scratch book, "I...doing that-- I'll send a message to Father, seeing if I can borrow some of our scientists...they're good with implants like that...I think they're the most experienced in the city-state."
[-]After you finish, Emma looks satisfied, looking over her notes with a nod and clarifying a few things with you. After you go over everything, front to back, she turns, opening the desk and handing over two large folders to you. "I was supposed to get these to you, by the way."
The first is labeled 'Project: [Angel] of Fire.' The Second is labeled 'Gathered Intelligence Report, Summarized.' You murmur thanks, leaning over to give Emma a goodnight kiss and head for your room. She smiles at you as she leaves, turning back to her work. With that show of affection out of the way, her pen continues to skitter across the paper as she begins to write the requisite requests and invoices.
Much has been improved since you first awoke, and now you're in a lavish suite of the complex. It has a comfortable, large bed, with an actual synth-cloth and spring mattress, a neat table, and too much closet space for your comfort. You take a seat at your desk, flipping through the files.
Problem: Pheobe Gainer's latent [demonic] powers
Assessment: Pheobe Gainer, as an individual agent, is an unreliable and dangerous entity, capable of undermining the war effort on a secondary front. However, her potential as an agent of SEED is massive, on par with Crusader McCreary of ancient days.
Supporting evidence: The file has many blurry black and white photographs of the back of Moore's Villa. Within the next three pictures, a bright flash of light consumes the wall, leaving your masked form haloed in the light of the Villa.
Another is a report from Brother Tyler Hop, explaining how you were shot by a las-gun, and how rapidly you healed from it.
There are many reports filed on you, by him, including after-action reports of the Moore Compound and The Kidnapping attempt. They all come with evidence and grainy photos.
It also comes with many official recommendations from your teachers, from Brother Hop, from William Thornton Senior, on how you could be of great use to SEED.
Recommendation: Project: [Angel] Of Fire begins. Pheobe Gainer is brought to the Holy City to be approved by SEED personally as an angel. After this, begin high intensity monitored training of subject. Announcement of a new [angel], followed by publicity stunts, before finally using her to defeat The King of The Dead through rapid applications of force as agent sees fit.
It goes on to recommend a great many things, and you notice, with mild pride, that Emma Thornton was hired on at a whopping [5 credits] in local currency per month to be your adjutant, with Mother Nicole and the Elder Council monitoring your progress. It also lists the resources transferred-- you notice that your budget is set at an obscenely high amount, with a moderate amount set aside as your allowance. You have [100 credits] in local currency to spend how you please, but anything after that has to be submitted and approved.
The news from the front is grim, indeed. The war has officially started, and across the entire Defensive Line, brutal skirmishes are fought to hold on to the defensive camps in those regions. Casualties are in the thousands and mounting. From your estimates, a company is lost every month. A draft is in the works, and the militias in the inner regions are being tasked with defending local investments. [The Infection] is using hit and run tactics with heavily armored [insects], and laser swords to protect against their attacks are in short supply. Underbarrel Inferno Shotguns are being used to stop the gap, but they're ineffective compared to melee protective squads.
Enemy aircraft are reported in the depths of the Western Wastes, and they're being used to conduct recon on the Defensive Line to significant effect. A few have been spotted further inland, with one even approaching the Holy City before being shot down by local AA units.
[-]Emma doesn't grace you with her presence that night, but she does awaken you with a soft tap on your door. She looks exhausted, like she hasn't slept, her hair a mess and heavy bags beneath her green eyes. She smiles at you, tossing you your uniform and claiming a seat nearby to explain whats going on.
"The Thornton family is willing to send their top scientist to help if you so choose. He has practical and lab experience with implants. A genius of a man, but he lacks a lot of ethics and morals." She passes a paper over to you, a letter written with your name formally asking for assistance, in return for relief on taxes. "Mother Nicole says she'll waive their taxes this year if they do so."
[3]"The clerks weren't able to find anything related directly to McCreary's battle, but, they recommend a pilgrimage to the place of it. Apparently, even after a thousand years, traces still remain. A guard detachment of thirty strong, with Hovercraft, have been assigned for your trip. Give them a day's notice and they'll be ready. "
"I've also got a new schedule for you to approve," Emma continues, pushing it over towards you. Every day is filled with training, attended on by the scientists and medical personnel. With relief, you realize that you still have free time with her, however. The location of your church service has changed too, to the Grand Cathedral of SEED. When you question her about it, she states, gently, "The Pontifex wants to deliver your service personally. I hope that's okay, he's an impressive orator, and you're a very zealous person-- its apparently a high honor. If it works for you, sign off on it."
[14] "The Crusaders don't want to flood you with information about every division and camp, so they recommended that after you're announced as [angel] you take a tour of inspections in the Defensive Lines. They're willing to put two cohorts of heavy infantry under your command, and any militia or private military force you can raise, but...uh...to put it politely, they don't want you to have to worry about it when there are bigger problems." Emma looks a little uncomfortable delivering this news to you, fidgeting in her seat. She hands you another letter to sign to accept the terms.
"After that, you can start with whatever you like."
You are Pheobe Gainer AKA Alphira
Local Time: 7:00 am 6/11/2011
You're rebuilding muscle definition.
You are constantly satiated
Torso:
A fitted grey shirt with long, tight sleeves. Lower Body:
New grey semi-formal, military style pants.Hands:
A pair of leather gloves. Feet:
Woolen socks(hidden)
Feet:
A pair of new leather boots.
[100 credits] in local currency.
Overload: Amateur.
Healing Factor: Amateur.
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Endurance Boost: Beginner.
You are under contract with The Brotherhood of Scholars for twenty-three years. [Angel] of The Holy City State of SEED
--High Influence within its borders
--Full command of all military resources, as approved by Crusader General
--Full command of all military resources, in emergency situations
--Assigned a personal team of researchers, medical officers and trainers.
Grandmother(adopted): Mother Nicole Gainer, (Beloved),
--Contactable in person.
--High Influence with Scholars, Crusaders, the Thornton Family
--Current lawful ruler of Steelworks 9 Region (Crusader Supported)
Organization: The Thornton Family
--Contactable through Mail, Emma
--High Influence within Steelworks 9 Region
--Allied with Nicole Gainer, you
Contact, Threat: William Thornton
--Contactable through Mail, Emma
--High influence within The Thornton Family
--Feared within Steelworks 9 Region
--Allied with Nicole Gainer, you
Contact, Military Trainer Coordinater: Tyler Hop (Cordial)
Lover/Adjutant: Emma Thornton (Contet-Exhausted)
--Low influence within The Thornton Family
Friends(?) (Lost Contact):
-McGee Foster
-James Foster
-Johnathan Shellton
-Jesse Hardhouse
-Erica Hail
-Amanda Silversmith
-'Other' Eric Armstrong
-John Frost
-Quincy Black
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