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Post by Matis on Nov 25, 2006 19:26:42 GMT -6
OoC: It's something I picked up from the body of the elder of the tribe Matis and Kenshin were from, after the entire village had been burned by the bandits.
BiC: "No worries. We don't want one of our fighters to be killed just because of a twisted wrist."
"Hey you! Yes, you!" Matis shouted to a soldier nearby. "Take her to a healer, please." The soldier did as ordered, and took Katara inside the castle.
"So...what now? Kenshin, Matthias? What should we do?" Matis said, sheathing the sword back and tying the scabbard on his waist.
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Post by Matthias on Nov 25, 2006 22:15:01 GMT -6
Matthias had watched the training session, and had been impressed by both sides. It was a good thing that they had such skilled warriors fighting with them. He expected that sort of thing from Matis, but watching Katara fight that well surprised him. "If we're gonna take on the bandits, we're gonna need more people. Let's face it, we're barely scraping by with our group. Sokka and Katara are still kids. Damn skilled kids that I don't wanna fight, but kids. Hell, the only soldier types we got are Alan, Alexia, and me. I don't know much about that Albel guy..." he shrugged. "I guess what I'm sayin' is that we should search the world for more companions. Surely somebody's gotta grudge against the bandits... 'sides, we can find outposts and start doin' some damage. I don't know 'bout you guys, but I'm kinda sick o' bein' on the defense."
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Post by Kenshin on Nov 26, 2006 1:19:54 GMT -6
"We don't want to attack a strong hold without gathering information. I say we have one of our new recruits become a spy. Us two are out of the question Matthias, since they've seen our faces before while we were in thier main hide out. Like you said we don't have much raw power type of soilders so that wouldn't be a good idea." Kenshin sighed.
"You need to stop talking without thinking Matthias. That could get us in alot of trouble."
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Post by Matthias on Nov 27, 2006 13:19:00 GMT -6
Matthias snorted, as if he hadn't heard that one before. "Who would make a decent spy though? Sokka and Katara hate the bandits too much, and they've seen most of the rest of us fighting. Dray'gon's gonna stick out just a little bit, and he already seems to be dead set on killing every bandit he meets. Guess we could hope some support comes from Alexia's little plains journey..."
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Post by Matis on Nov 27, 2006 15:43:17 GMT -6
"That would be best. But what if that support never arrives? If that is the case, I can try being a spy. I'm fast enough to zoom past their defenses, and strong enough to hold myself with the Mani Katti, if someone were to attack me. Of course, if someone seems me, they will recognize me, but if we have no other choice..."
Matis knew that it would be a kamikaze plan, but what if Alexia never comes, or even if she does, she doesn't find anyone to help out? He wouldn't let anyone else be killed. If someone was to die, it would be him. He wouldn't bear another loss...Jaffer, Sain's mother, Calis...
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Post by Matthias on Nov 27, 2006 18:41:15 GMT -6
"Nothin' personal, matis, but sendin' you is about the stupidest choice we could make. You're easily the most identifiable of all of us.." Matthias pointed out. "Seriously, even random mercenaries who have never met you are able to I.D. you, think about it. Sure, you could do some damage... but infiltrate their ranks? No way in hell..."
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Post by Matis on Nov 27, 2006 19:44:01 GMT -6
"It was just a suggestion. Besides, my speed would cover me, even if I were to be found. We need someone...fast. Someone that could go by the bandits and they would just smile and salute back...but who?"
He knew no one that could help, and a million thoughts were going through his head. Would Katara be able to fight again soon? Who would they send to the bandit's hideout? Who would even be as crazy as to do that on their own? What wouls that person do, were he or she recognized as an enemy? How would that person get help? What would the rest do in the meantime?
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Post by Kenshin on Nov 27, 2006 22:16:32 GMT -6
"When I seen that Rath guy that was with us when this first started, he had somebody with him. If we could find Rath we could use him and his friend. Also isn't Alan apart of Bern's army? I would imagen that they would use Bern's army to do the heavy fighting for them, since Bern is the strongest one out there."
Kenshin almost forgot about Bern. "CRUD! I FORGOT ABOUT BERN. We need to get everybody ready for a battle against Bern. They know Ostia is weak right now, they'll try to get us off guard since we think they are an ally right now."
Kenshin got a smile after thinking for a second. "Matthias, I'm going to let you decide how to defend Ostia. Me and Matis can go and attack the bandits at their home base. If anything was to happen we would be the fastest two to get out. They wouldn't expect two lone swordsmen to attack them, they would never to think I would return after the first time I was there. You up for that Matis?"
Kenshin only had one person from his home village left, he didn't want to be the last one. His plan was if Matis was going to go and if he died, Kenshin would die by his side fighting.
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Post by Matthias on Nov 28, 2006 11:27:42 GMT -6
"What? Are you f**k**g crazy? Two f**k**g swordsmen against the bandit base? We're tryin' not to lose anybody else, dammit, particularly not you two..." he shifted uncomfortabley. "And leavin' me in charge ain't the brightest idea. I'm not exactly a strat... strategis... battle planner. 'sides, Marcus is here, he can handle things..."
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Post by Matis on Nov 28, 2006 13:17:10 GMT -6
"So...Bern is wanting to make us think we are actually allies? Since when are the kings of Bern so smart?" Bern had shown no signs of intelligence in the last couple of years, and all of a sudden, they were planning fake alliances, striking down towns, and ruling other countries.
Then, he reacted to Kenshin's and Matthias' comments on the attack to the bandit base on their own. "Even I agree that this is a crazy idea...but it just seems...weirdly possible. Ever heard of the 'hit and run' tactic? Kenshin, remember when we used to play Hide and Seek? We were two of the best players in the entire village. We were fast, and could sneak up behind others without being heard. That would be rather helpful, as we could sneak-attack most of the bandits we come across, run and come back once things are calmer."
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Post by Katara on Nov 28, 2006 14:04:41 GMT -6
Katara walk to where the lords and the rest of the group was meeting. "Hi. Sorry it took so long" She said. "So, whats going on?" She asked. Her hand felt better than ever and she was ready to go anywhere and do anything the lords needed her to do.
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Post by Kenshin on Nov 28, 2006 22:43:37 GMT -6
"I think Bern isn't ready for an attack right away, so he was createing time to get his army ready." Kenshin looked at Katara as she aproched the group. "We're trying to think of how can deal with Bern and the bandits." A man wearing cloaks walked up.
"I heard you guys were planing for a battle. I'm a master staratgest. My name is Mark." Kenshin looked towards Marcus who seems to know him and comfermed the truth.
"Fine we'll leave you in charge, I better come back with everybody alive. Matis let's make grandpa proud and devestate them bandits."
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Post by Matthias on Nov 29, 2006 11:33:19 GMT -6
"Fine, you f**k**g loonies, but I'm going with you." Matthias grumbled, as he got his gear together.
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Post by Katara on Nov 29, 2006 14:24:10 GMT -6
"Dont forget me!" Katara said. "Maybe we'll finr Sokka and the rest fo those guys on the way there." She added. She testes out her healed wrist by spinned her sword around. It was as good as new. She sheathed her sword and got ready for a lot of traveling.
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Post by Kenshin on Nov 30, 2006 0:05:29 GMT -6
"No. This is a two man mission. Katara if your worried about your friend wait here for them. Alan knows to come back here when he's done. Ostia needs everybody they can get, loseing me and Matis isn't going to hurt them alot. But loseing us two and some of our party can weaken them alot."
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