Sentinel confronts Arachnia

[Ress]

Resplendent wood, 3

* Appearing next to Arachnia wherever she might have been, the almost frantic form of Sentinel burst into existance, almost shouting what he should have been saying*

" Empress! The Resplendent Undersea Line breaker Unit and Amphibious Ally Enforcer Mark 12 is attacking the people of West Bezair! We will need to use your manse to ferry the defending Exalts to the Armory to get the Warstriders! This is urgent!!"

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Resplendent Wood 3,

*Arachnia had already woken and finished dressing, her hair brushed and placed into soft curls at their ends. Today she wore a long silver dress with golden hems and a scoop-neck that plummeted down her torso until it cupped just under her navel, a silver mesh with a golden swirl pattern filling it in. Silver slippers that sported gold swirls adorned her feet, visible just under the bottom of the skirt, slits on both sides climbing back up her legs and ending at her hips. Underneath the sleeves were Ress's bracers, and she had just been intending to check if Reign of Ress was still there when Sentinel appeared with such a pushy request. A flash of irritation flashed unbidden across her face at the suggestion. Her precious Manse was suddenly becoming a taxi for all of those Solars who didn't seem to be able to find their own way anywhere in time. Well they wouldn't be allowed past the entrance hall, Arachnia grimaced at the thought of them any farther in. There were very few people who she trusted enough to let them past there without extremely close supervision. She wasn't exactly thrilled to let Wise River in there, and if Ma-Ha-Suchi hadn't had so much respect from her she would have hated him in her Manse as well. To be honest to herself, Ress was the only person who qualified to be in her Manse unsupervised and with access to everywhere. Coming out of her split-second reverie she looked over at Sentinel and put her finger to her lips*

No need to be so loud, Sentinel, I can hear you. Of course they're being attacked, it was really only a matter of time. If it wasn't today it would have probably been tomorrow. I suppose I can tote around the Solars for now, but we really need to find a better way for them to get to places faster

*with a single fluid motion, Arachnia rose and brushed down her garments as the Moonsilver Black Widow Razors crawled up her arms and settled onto her shoulders. Picking up her twin Moonsilver Baneclaws, she holstered them onto her hips, the blades glimmering down the skin of her legs*

Have you alerted Wise River, yet? If not, do so and have her meet me at the entrance

[wiseriver]

Resplendent Wood, 3

*Wise River began to stir in her room. The sound of a mans voice bellowed to her sensitive ears and the mumbling of what she believed to be the Empress followed.*

Hmmm...what could that be?

* She exited her room and quickly found the Empress, already dressed for her day with an urgent look on her face*

Is there trouble?

*This of course was a silly question. *

[Ress]

Resplendent wood, 3

* Sentinel's gaze shifted from the Empress, to the figure of Wise River which had walked in. The rest of his body turned to match, before he spoke up, this time much calmer and less frantic than he had addressed Arachnia*

" It is the city of West Bezair. They are under assault by the Automaton Resplendent Undersea Line breaker Unit and Amphibious Ally Enforcer Mark 12. We need to act immediately or else it will cause permanent damage to the people and well being of the Empire! There are a few options for transportation... but for now, I am pressing the use of the Empress' personal manse..."

* Sentinel turned back to Arachnia, his sun patterned first age armor glinting as an inner zeal began to burn within the guardian spirit*

" The other option, if you feel it necessary... The Unknown Plateau. I don't remember what is in it, but I knew that there is something in there that could help... after all... Lirimana found that Warbird in the Plateau. I can not move forward with any plans until a decision is made, Arachnia."

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Resplendent Wood 3,

Of course my manse is the swiftest transportation and I will allow for it as this is an emergency

*Arachnia looked over to the young Lunar who had heard the frantic outburst of Sentinel and nodded*

Are you ready to leave? It looks as though we have a situation on our hand centering around West Bezair. The automata are acting out again, though this time is seemingly more perilous

*her dark eyes took in the scattered appearance of Wise River and quirked a smile inside, careful not to let it show on her lips. If this was a time when the girl was still asleep then she might not enjoy her soon-to-come regime. It was a possibility that her late rise could be attributed to a long few day before their meeting and a late night, however*

Gather any weapons that you have or wish to use and see if they stand up to the choices in the Armory. Hurry now

*Arachnia ushered Wise River out the door before looking back to Sentinel*

We will meet you at the Manse in a minute or two. It doesn't matter to the machines if a girl's hair is out of place, or if she's dressed for that matter

[wiseriver]

Resplendent Wood, 3

* Wise River listened to the Empresses and could sense the urgency in her voice. Weapons? Hmmmm.*

I will find what I can. What ever can be done, I will try to do for the nation.


*She began to go in the direction of the armoury. Not knowing what to get, what to expect or what to see in the coming hours. It will be fun.*

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Resplendent Wood 3,

Have you no weapons?

*Arachnia blinked at Wise River, wondering how she had made it this far without any. She shrugged and took the Lunar by the shoulder and guided her out the door*

If you've none then we will simply supply you with a few while we are in the Armory. That is where we are headed now, as a matter of fact. This way..

*Soon the two of them were in Arachnia's manse and the Empress stopped there*

Zeriku, take us to Kideshen first since our final destination is Bezair. It would be nice if Towering Oak were available, but it would seem that he has disappeared...

*The black widow allowed a slightly irritated expression to cross her face at this. Once this trial was over she intended to arrange a meeting between Towering Oak and Ress to figure out what has been going on. That Dawn pledged himself, how dare he go back on something like that!*

As it stands we have not eaten yet and I apologize, perchance something can be brought to us. If you can find something fast and quick to eat, Sentinel, it would be appreciated

[Ress]

Resplendent wood, 3

* Soon as Arachnia finished her sentence, a clink of clay could be heard, and at her feet appeared a plate with a hot loaf of wheat bread on it*

" I hope that is enough, Empress. Mayli made it and thought it might serve you well."

[wiseriver]

Resplendent Wood, 3

*Wise river had no weapons on her, only her wits.*

I am pretty skilled with hand weapons Empress. When I traveled at sea we had simple canons and the occasional sword. I am sure I could pick something up along the way though.

* Wise River followed the group to the armory and wondered what blade or arrow she would be given to fight with. This was proving to be a long day.*

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Resplendent Wood 3,

*seeing and smelling the bread at her feet, Arachnia knelt down and picked up the plate. Splitting it in half, Arachnia offered half to Wise River*

Thank you very much, Sentinel. Please send my thanks to Mayli, it smells and looks delicious. Here Wise River, there isn't a lot, but it will do us both well to eat. I am sure that this is nutritious as well

*tearing a piece off with one hand, Arachnia held her half of the loaf in the other. She put the piece in her mouth and chewed and swallowed before repeating the action. Despite the view of Lunars being barbarians, the Empress ate with care and never spilled a crumb if she could help it. She even managed to make it look delicate*

[wiseriver]

Resplendent Wood, 3
*Wise River looked at the bread being offered to her from Arachnia. Her stomach bellowed with anticipation. Usually she could go a while without eating but this had been wuite some time for her. And with all the excitement fuel for her body would be necessary.*

How far is the city from here? Do we have to wait for others to join or will they be meeting us at the battle you say is brewing?

*She ate greedily.*

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Resplendent Wood 3,

*an amused smile crept onto Arachnia's face as she watched and heard the hunger of her future disciple*

I'm not sure of the exact distance, but this manse has multiple settling points near all of the other manses so it only takes a couple of minutes between each manse traveling time. First we will pick up the Solars and then make our way to the Armory where all of the weapons, armor and war-related items are. That includes the Warstriders, of course. Once we gather the Warstriders from there we will make our way to Bezair to confront the automata