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Luceti Mods ([personal profile] lucetimods) wrote in [community profile] lucetilogs2012-02-05 11:50 pm

Mission # 1 - Third Party Observation

Who: Luke Skywalker, Mizuno Ami, Sheena, Gambit, Chien, and Leonardo
What: MISSION # 1 - Third Party Observation
When: February 5th - 10th
Where: The Jungle [Cultist Village]
Summary: A six man team has been formed by the Malnosso to monitor a cultist village to determine their strategies, plans, and any potential weaknesses.

Six Luceti volunteers arrive in the jungle at approximately nine in the morning, surrounded by the various equipment they would need for the coming mission. Although warped directly into the heart of the forest, it would be several miles until they entered cultist territory and further still until they reached the edge of the cultist village. The trip would be arduous, as there was no clear path to reach there, due largely to the fact the cultists could fly and made no trails of their own. Fortunately a crude map and compass had been provided to the field leader to guide them. For now, their primary dangers would be the animals native to the forest. And perhaps a lone Shift Hunter here and there.

The cultist village is located around a massive tree that towers like a skyscraper over the rest. Thick with vines and other plantlife, the branches of the tree is also where the cultists have built their homes. Although some of the crude dwellings are located on the smaller trees in the area, most of them are hidden in the branches high above the canopy of the forest. Flying from branch to branch are the cultists, many frequently patrolling the area. They are thorough and tireless in their efforts to guard the area. Shifters are often among them, projecting a power canceling field around them. For as exposed as the area seems, the security is tight and dangerous.

The volunteers have been given surveillance and recording equipment that they can either carry on their person or attempt to plant. If their equipment is discovered, the security will only get tighter and they may end up hunted. Their goal is to record any conversations between cultists and photograph any documents or other writings they can come across. They are not to interrogate or engage any of the cultists. Additional supplies for food, shelter, and medicine has also been provided. In five days, they are to return to where they started. If they should be discovered, they can return to that location early and be returned home.

((ooc: Okay, so thread among yourself. You can assume as much as you like, so pick any scenario that you want to tag. You don't have to be in six-way threads, so break off into groups of two or three or whatever. Feel free to use the mod post to ask questions.))
geniustheveil: (pgsm ☿ wind on the water)

[Action] Got it!

[personal profile] geniustheveil 2012-02-06 11:57 am (UTC)(link)
Her first thought is that it's related to the mission, and Mercury lets Luke take her aside; she's agreed to treat him as the group's leader for this time, after all. She can't help feeling a bit of nervousness - she puts it down to the unfamiliar place.

She keeps her voice down; they were in a sensitive location and he'd obviously meant for privacy.

"What is it?" she asks politely once they're settled.
thefinaljedi: (Mysterious)

[Action] (I meant that as in a time frame for when its taking place!))

[personal profile] thefinaljedi 2012-02-06 12:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Luke gives her an appreciative look. She could have fussed more, and while this was something that COULD wait, it was something that was bothering him, and it was never good to be distracted in any way, shape, or form on a sensitive mission like this.

"I'm sorry, I don't mean to unsettle you. Its just something's been bugging me since I first saw you. I can feel that you have some illusionary spell around you, or something similar. Are you Ami Mizuno from the other day, or am I mistaken?"
geniustheveil: (pgsm ☿ by the waters)

[Action]

[personal profile] geniustheveil 2012-02-06 12:19 pm (UTC)(link)
She hadn't expected to ever be asked that so boldly and bluntly. Something cold runs through her.

She lies. "I'm Sailor Mercury," she says, to keep to the truth at least nominally. "I'm not sure what you mean." The lie is a bad one with her obviously flustered face, but she makes a valiant effort to keep her secret - and her friends'.
thefinaljedi: (Mysterious)

[Action] (Blunt is Luke's way)

[personal profile] thefinaljedi 2012-02-06 12:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Luke sighs, he can tell she's lying. He doesn't need the Force to see it, but he's not one judge another on their secrets. He'd kept Callista secret from Obi-Wan, after all. But for some reason, Luke feels that Ami is lying to protect someone.

"Its alright, Sailor Mercury. I can sense it, I can feel your energy and your aura. The Force, my power, grants me the ability to see through illusion and sorcery. I won't reveal your secret, I just needed to ask."
geniustheveil: (pgsm ☿ uncertain of you)

[Action] it's a good way! XD

[personal profile] geniustheveil 2012-02-06 12:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Back home, she'd have still denied it instantly, and increasingly poorly. But here... it could be relevant to this mission. And in Luceti, a handful of people already know, thanks to various Malnosso tricks and circumstances.

"Why are you asking this?" she probes first, still closer to denial but inching towards admission.
thefinaljedi: (Mysterious)

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[personal profile] thefinaljedi 2012-02-06 01:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Luke shakes his head. Clearly he's stumbled onto a secret that is incredibly near and dear to Ami's heart. He almost regrets asking, but he needs to know. Trust is the foundation of a team, and as a leader he has to be able to trust the people he's working with. That is to say nothing of the fact that as a Jedi he cannot allow himself even a moment's doubt of someone's identity. Who knows WHAT the enemy could have in store. Not to mention that if she ISN'T Ami then his Force Sight could be playing tricks on him, and that would be a truly dangerous thing.

"Because I need to know if I'm reading your life-signs correctly," he starts, giving her the most glaring reason. "If my powers are slagging off, then I need to know. If we get into battle, then I need to know that you are you. If I can't rely on the Force, in some ways I am blind. I swear, on my honor as a Jedi Knight, that I will not reveal this to anyone."
geniustheveil: (pgsm ☿ graceful pose)

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[personal profile] geniustheveil 2012-02-06 01:19 pm (UTC)(link)
He's swearing an oath she doesn't understand, but it's clearly meant to be a binding one, and persuasive. His reasons make sense, and she knows that, but...

Finally, she says it in the simplest form possible. "This is the form I fight in, to protect my world - and this one, now."
thefinaljedi: (Default)

[Action] apologies if this feels wrong. Its just the impression I feel Luke would get from Mercury

[personal profile] thefinaljedi 2012-02-06 01:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Luke nods gravely, thankful that she's telling the truth. He offers her a hand, and a smile.

"Thank you. I won't ask you to reveal your reasons for hiding it. I fully understand the value of secrets. This...form, is it the warrior's garb of your home? It appears to be somewhat lacking in armor, so am I to guess that Sailor Mercury is more inclined towards magic of..." he pauses, feeling the energy again, getting a sense of cooling, adaptive strength. "Water?"
geniustheveil: (pgsm ☿ by the waters)

[Action] it's definitely fine! and accurate <3

[personal profile] geniustheveil 2012-02-06 01:30 pm (UTC)(link)
She shows some surprise, but nods. "I'm known as the soldier of Water," she admits. "My powers have to do with that. However, I can also fight hand to hand."

"On this mission, it will probably be best if I use my powers as little as possible. However, if it becomes absolutely necessary, we have them as a last resort."
thefinaljedi: (Concerned)

[Action] I'm nominally familiar with the series, and stupidly familiar with the anime <3

[personal profile] thefinaljedi 2012-02-06 02:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"I agree. Massive outbursts of power would definitely be a poor choice here. I don't even know if I should be using my Sight, but here its such a simple, minor thing. Nothing like in the barrier. Perhaps its best if we risk a little, so we don't get caught with our pants down. What powers are you able to use, Mercury?"
geniustheveil: (pgsm ☿ sailor star tambo)

[Action] XD I love the series in all forms.

[personal profile] geniustheveil 2012-02-06 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"Shift Hunters will be attracted to our powers," Mercury points out. "That's contrary to our current mission, and dangerous."

She does make sure to answer the question. "My powers are water based."
thefinaljedi: (Mysterious)

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[personal profile] thefinaljedi 2012-02-06 10:33 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, that'll be useful. I just hope you don't have to use them, or your doctor's training. Why don't we rejoin the others, though?"

With that, Luke begins to make his way back to the group, satisfied with Mercury's responses, and hoping she forgives his bluntness.
geniustheveil: (pgsm ☿ wind on the water)

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[personal profile] geniustheveil 2012-02-06 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Mercury finds herself distracted as they rejoin the others. Did she answer for the best? Will it make things difficult back in Luceti? Is it alright? If he really has that sort of power, will he know Usagi is Sailor Moon as well?

Too many questions. She'll have to keep an eye on Luke. Be sure he can be trusted. She adds that to their mission.

By the time they're back with the others, though, she's acting as though nothing is wrong, only a bit preoccupied, easily explained as concern for the surveillance mission.