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Tweak says, "*Glares*"

Marcus (marcus_cole) wrote in mirage_rpg,
@ 2008-10-09 22:40:00

Entry tags:

alex drake, anakin skywalker, complete, day 17, kidnapping, marcus cole

WHO: Marcus, Anakin, Alex Drake; Hatter and victims once we all arrive at the ballroom.
WHAT: Rescuing Tonks, Emma, and Sidney
WHEN: Day 17
WHERE: Eventually in the ballroom
RATING: PG
STATUS: Complete

Marcus gripped his Minbari fighting pike tightly as he strode hurriedly through the resort. Somewhere in this place Tonks was a prisoner, and Marcus was willing to bet she wasn't happy about it. As he raced to find her, he wondered to himself why he was in such a hurry, since it always seemed as though her magic made her more capable than he. Something about the way she had screamed, though, had sunk deep into Marcus. He knew that she would not have screamed that way if she had had any confidence in her own ability to repel her attackers.

That morning, the Ranger had been meditating on a bluff overlooking the resort. In the early light the ruddy earth had smelled good, and his mind had been quite clear when the shriek of his abducted friend had come up to him on the morning breeze. His calm state shattered, Marcus had leapt to his feet and raced down through the vineyard. The voice had sounded like it was coming from the vicinity of the dorms, so he ran there first. Finding no trace of either the witch or a struggle, he had wracked his brain attempting to deduce whither she might have been taken. Not coming up with anything obvious, he had realized that all his guesses came to the same end. He couldn't figure out where she was unless he figured out who had taken her. Since he had had no clues to the solution of either mystery, Marcus had decided the only thing to do was to search the entire resort. If nothing else, he was likely to find both Tonks and her abductor in the same place.

So it was that the Ranger found himself rushing about madly, desperately opening doors and crossing rooms. He considered it unlikely that the kidnapper's hideout would be in the wilderness beyond the resort's environs; therefore, the first place to look was in the resort buildings themselves. He had already been to the dining hall and the pool with no luck.

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angry_jedi
2008-10-27 11:38 am UTC (link)

“No known enemies and no one to pay ransom to…”, Anakin appeared worried, “…I worry that your friend may have fallen into the hands of some sick thrill seeker, Officer”, he addressed Marcus. His eyes shifted up and down the hallways, “I fear for her safety and believe time is of the essence”.

Holding the light saber at readiness, close to his body, the young Jedi moved to the right of Marcus, “At your command, I think we should continue along the path you began until we find her or have exhausted all options within the complex, Officer Cole”. Turning to Alex, he nodded, “I’ll take right flank, if that’s agreeable. Do you have a weapon, Inspector Drake? I can provide you with one or cover you if things get out of hand”. Anakin meant no disrespect with his offer. There were many brilliant diplomats he respected that did not carry weapons. He could tell by the Inspector’s questions that she had a keen mind for detective work…if she wasn’t a warrior, he would find no shame in that.

Standing off to Marcus’ right, Anakin gave the light saber a whirl, his youthful impatience showing a bit, “I’m ready, Officer Cole, at your word”.

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