G5 Iguazu

Gun Five of the Balam Redguns

[g5-iguazu-official]

I have made this account at the request of Balam, for the express purpose of "engaging with the public and other mercenaries". Michigan also said he thought socializing with others would make me "less of a little bitch". I think he just wants another place to publicly berate me.

As part of my company obligations I am supposed to take questions from the public. So, ask away I suppose

[g5-iguazu-official]

ooc: Got a jacket that I'm gonna try and turn into what I imagine Iguazu's jacket would look like :3

[g5-iguazu-official]

Michigan had me exploring some old tunnels. No clue how long I was down there, but he better send someone else next time. My head hurts like hell so I'm gonna go lay down

[g2-nile-official]

...You take that much damage to the cockpit? The hells your head hurting for, girl?

[g5-iguazu-official]

No damage to report... I don't know what it is. I still think it's an issue with the augmentations, even if the doctor doesn't think so

[g2-nile-official]

Snail and I got into a little scuffle earlier, and tried to melee me at the same damn time as I did. (So very shockingly, my ashmead connected first, and he lost.) Great minds think alike, I suppose. But mine is greater :]

[g5-iguazu-official]

Heh, guess he really does have a stick up his ass now. good job

[g5-iguazu-official]

Michigan had me exploring some old tunnels. No clue how long I was down there, but he better send someone else next time. My head hurts like hell so I'm gonna go lay down

[g5-iguazu-official]

Dear Iguazu, You are hereby cordially invited to the 'Rubiconian Karaoke Gala EX Max+++' (name courtesy of Invincible Rummy,) located at Grid 086 floor 7, on [day][month], at 7:00 PM.

Your invite is from:

inviexibal rumye... ehartd you sucke.......... proebvv em wraong????

I'm, not much of a singer...

Will Swinburne be there? Also I think you forgot the day

[g5-iguazu-official]

Instead of torture, have you considered making friends?

Trust me, don't think he'd wanna be friends even if I tried. Head's too far up his own ass

[g5-iguazu-official]

Fuck it. Nothing else going on today, so I'm practicing in the Arena. I have some data I wanna torture a bit...

[v-vii-swinburne-official]

Oh. He's here now.

[v-ii-snail-official]

Swinburne... We need to talk.

[v-vii-swinburne-official]

Us? Why do we need to talk? What could you possibly have to say to me?

[v-ii-snail-official]

Come see me in my office.

[v-vii-swinburne-official]

Fine.

[v-ii-snail-official]

[there's a giant trans flag behind him. Snail is wearing a shirt that has "#TRANSPRIDE" on it in the default font, with white text too. He is staring at you like nothing is going on.]

Now .. I've heard some... Things. Going on. and I want to let you know that I can pull some strings to give you benefits to ensure you receive the care you need.

[he slides some paperwork forward, and sets down a pen in front of you.]

Here are the forms for changing your uniform, if you need them.

[g5-iguazu-official]

I'm my own person. I swear I'm my own person

[v-ii-snail-official]

Finally got around to participating in this little PR stunt. There's an rlf rat scuttling about causing mischief... I do apologize for being late to my own party.

[g5-iguazu-official]

Oh great, the most obnoxious Vesper of them all finally showed up. Surprised you've even come to hang out with all your underlings, figured you'd find that beneath you

[v-ii-snail-official]

It is beneath me, iguazu. What's a Redgun doing interacting with me? Does Michigan not keep his dogs on a leash anymore? Somebody ought to teach him what happens when you let a hound like you run free.

[g5-iguazu-official]

Do you really think Michigan controls everything I do?

Like actually?

Do. Do people actually think that...?

[v-ii-snail-official]

I-

Yes?

[g5-iguazu-official]

W-well he doesn't! >:(

Whatever, this isn't worth my time.

[v-ii-snail-official]

Finally got around to participating in this little PR stunt. There's an rlf rat scuttling about causing mischief... I do apologize for being late to my own party.

[g5-iguazu-official]

Oh great, the most obnoxious Vesper of them all finally showed up. Surprised you've even come to hang out with all your underlings, figured you'd find that beneath you

[v-ii-snail-official]

It is beneath me, iguazu. What's a Redgun doing interacting with me? Does Michigan not keep his dogs on a leash anymore? Somebody ought to teach him what happens when you let a hound like you run free.

[g5-iguazu-official]

Do you really think Michigan controls everything I do?

Like actually?

Do. Do people actually think that...?

[v-ii-snail-official]

Finally got around to participating in this little PR stunt. There's an rlf rat scuttling about causing mischief... I do apologize for being late to my own party.

[g5-iguazu-official]

Oh great, the most obnoxious Vesper of them all finally showed up. Surprised you've even come to hang out with all your underlings, figured you'd find that beneath you

[g5-iguazu-official]

The Vespers being so interested in my mechanical knowledge has made me wonder if I should switch to just working in the hangar. Dealing with every new hotshot merc getting dropped on Rubicon is getting old...

Yeah, like Michigan is gonna let me get off the frontlines

[g2-nile-official]

A long, exhausted huff, accompanied by a familiar pumf onto his chair. Not a particularly comfortable or expensive one, but it had been under his ass for years. The large mans finger pressed straight onto the old computers microphone toggle with a thunk.

Summon file on priority suspect, codename HURON.

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SUSPECT: HURON

NAME: UNKNOWN

AFFILIATION: FURLONG

AGE: EARLY 40S

SEX: MALE

PHYS. CHAR.: HEAVY BUILT, GREEN EYES, SHORT DENSE BEARD... EXPAND?

CHARGES: ASSAULT, DESTRUCTION OF EVIDENCE, IMPEDIMENT OF THE LAW... EXPAND?

STATUS: AT LARGE

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Nile was far too familiar with this page. The only thing that ever changed was the list of charges. His fingers tapped on his desk, rythmic and cycling. The metronome drowned out the sounds of the office, to an extent. The chief almost formed a clear thought, but then-

bzzt-oh three one to control, codename HURON sighted, request immediate-bzzt

How lovely. Barely even sat down. The call came only from across the street, but knowing Huron, this would take a while. What on earth could the man be up to now?

After a quick jog, Nile (and a few other officers) made it to the site his subordinate called from, and saw... nothing. The alley behind the pawn shop, which was echoing grunts, screams, and gunshots just moments ago, held nothing but trash cans, some ballistic casings, and specks of blood.

How on Mercury is he like a ghost, with the size he is?

Gihon, shut up and check the dumpsters. Tigris, Pishon, take the left branch of the alley. Euphrates, ask the owner of the store what happened. Ill take the right alley.

Yessir!

The men moved to their respective tasks, and Nile barrelled down the right section in hopes of finding Huron. As he turned the corner, he saw the distinctive copper-flecked-with-silver of the large mans hair. Huron... He growled through his teeth. The moment he started moving again, Huron wheeled around and dashed into a busy street... Where he slammed right into another Balam officer. Thoughts were bouncing around Niles mind, erratic and excited like a child on christmas morning. Is this it? Am I finally going to get him? A gunshot rang out, and the officer in front of him was on the ground in a moment. It didnt come from Huron. Another Furlong employee? It didnt matter, Huron was right there, who was not running, oddly. Not away, at least, charging at Nile. Nile was a large, strong guy, but was by no means confident in his ability to take this man one on one. He had to get it right this time. He had to arrest Huron. He dropped lower, put his arms ahead of him, and waited. But the bigger man changed his position at the last second, sliding into the chief like he was playing baseball.

The time between the impact and seeing the large, now obviously handsome man above him wasnt clear, but couldnt have been long. Nile hit his head on the concrete ground hard, and everything was.. so much. His panting, sweating, strong nemesis pinning him to the earth was somehow blurry and perfectly clear. The sounds were crisp, and yet his ears were ringing.

Never realized how pretty you are, boy. Shame that face of yours aint gonna last much longer.

Ha! Bold talk for a man in your position.

They struggled against eachother, grimacing silently for a minute or so. They each took turns on top and bottom, exchanging occasional blows. They were both bloody, sweaty, and tired, and clearly equal in strength. Huron, above Nile, says:

Well, Its clear one of is isnt gonna make it out of here alive. Any burning desire to know something before its all over?

Heh. Howsabout you tell me over drinks?

His grip loosened a fraction, and that was all Nile needed to shove him off. They scattered away from eachother, panting, neither making a move.

Youre funny, lad. Ever think about joining the right side?

I meant it, old man. What say you we drop this whole thing for today, and grab a couple beers? The hells your name, anyway, Huron?

Huron, huh? That what youve been calling me? Heh. Fuck it, drinks on me.

The men walked, cautiously, to a cheap nearby bar. The Mercurian skies shined above them, illuminating their walk on the empty street.

Its Michigan, by the way.

Michigan...

[v-viii-pater-official]

oh trust me. i'd like nothing more than to throw him into a meat grinder. but we'd get in no end of trouble. this is a cushy gig. don't wanna ruin it over one prick with a too-large ego.

[g5-iguazu-official]

Hey, maybe you are pretty cool actually!

[g5-iguazu-official]

Excuse me, Iguazu? I wanted to reach out and apologize for my rude behavior the other day. It seems I may have misunderstood your relationship (or potential relationship) with Arquebus. I had no idea you were involved with Swinburne. Perhaps I could compensate for my rudeness over a cup of coffee some time soon? I also hear you're something of a mechanic. Perhaps we can discuss the finer points of vehicle design and maintainence?

@v-viii-pater-official

I'm sure Michigan isn't going to like how many of the Vespers are taking interest in my mechanical knowledge...

Coffee does sound nice though