>>30227450
>Dive for cover while putting up defensive spells.

>>30227600

>>30227600
You don't even bother with trying to take a shot, diving to the side and throwing up a Round Shield, just in time to catch a glowing blade. The shield waves a second, before repelling the blade across the room. "Oh good! You won't be too easy to kill! Please entertain us!" You hear Hansel say before he is intercepted by Justin, his hammer blocking an overhead blow.

"Get up! We need you now!" He yells, pushing the assailant back. You see the team split up, Teana trying to keep Gretel's attention.

> What do?

>>30228029
Try a binding spell?

>>30228029
Take down Gretel by firing as quickly as we can at 'her'. She's got a machine gun, which our melee guys won't be able to defend against, while they may still do some good against Hansel.

>>30228029
Do >>30228097 on Hansel, but only as a distraction to give Justin an opening. Fire on Gretel, because her rapid fire will deal more damage to us, since we have more people. Still keep an eye on Hansel in case Justin needs backup.

Writing

>>30228194
>>30228097
The string on your bow flares to life as Raijin activates a decent binding spell, the red rings of electricity get him by the right arm and left leg, easily giving Justin the advantage for a little while.

An arrow appears as you pull back the string. <Sonic Shooter> Raijin chimes softly.

> Roll 1d100 + 35 for shot.

Rolled 27 + 35

>>30228378
BLAM.

Rolled 19 + 35

>>30228378

Rolled 25 + 35

>>30228378

Rolled 38 + 35

>>30228378

Rolled 63 + 35

>>30228378
Come on dice gods!

Rolled 43 + 35

Rolling for Gretel

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>>30228512
"Shoot!" You say, as calmly add you can, releasing the arrow. You see it sail between Justin and Hansel, before colliding with Gretel's right shoulder. She spins a bit, her machine gun missing her targets, but now she seems fixated on you, as an odd magical circle appears below her.

"IS: Rapid Barrel." You hear her say.

> Roll 1d100 to dodge, or
> Roll 1d100 - 10 to get a Round Shield or Defenser up in time, or
> Write in

>>30228561
Want us to roll again, or what?

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Rolled 2

>>30228778
DODGE!

Rolled 33 - 10

>>30228778
Think this is how you roll like that...?

Rolled 1

>>30228778

Rolled 16

>>30228778
Gotta attempt a better dodge than Gohan up there.

Rolled 72 + 35

>>30228923
Writing. Dem dodge rolls...also rolling for...something.

Rolled 56

>>30228923
...ow

>>30228960
Of course now I get a decent roll...

Rolled 56 + 35

>>30228923
You go to move, but you find yourself caught in a bind, the one on Hansel having faded. Gretel's barrel glows black before firing.

You don't feel one hour. No, it's more like the hundred of them, shots covering you in a short second. You feel your barrier jacket teasing array to protect you.

Suddenly, the barrage stops. Dazed, you look up, seeing Gretel crying out for her brother as she falls to the side, someone near her...

> is it...
> Fate
> Subaru
> Teana
> Player's Write in

>>30229077
>Teana
To the rescue!

>You don't feel one hour
...what?

>>30229077
No voting yet, but I have the feeling that this vote will affect our relationship with the mentioned person

Rolled 74 + 35

>>30229140
One shot, not hour. Frigging Swype

>>30229077
Gotta be Fate.

>>30229264
Gonna go Fate, too

Rolled 33 + 35

>>30229396
>>30229264
>>30229140
2 to 1 for Fate. Writing

>>30229431
Make sure she comes in all big damn heroes style

and finally back on my computer instead of a tablet...

Oh, that reminds me, Enforcer, when does this little story take place in the Nanoha timeline? I'm guessing post A's because of the Wolkenritter, but other than that, I have no clue.

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>>30229431
Your eyes fix a bit, but they soon focus again. Through the pain you see a shock of blonde hair, and a black cape. You finally recognise Fate as the dust settles from Gretel's...exit from the room. In her hands is a large blade made of mana, sparking with electricity as she turns towards you. You feel a soft pulse, and the binds are undone.

Hansel backs off, running to his sister's aid. "Gretel! Plan B! Time to go home for now." He says, picking her up and taking off.

Fate does not pursue, checking on you as you waver, pain rushing through you. "You okay, Takato?" She asks, gently checking for any broken bones. You nod, wincing a little at some bruised ribs, but the jacket did it's job.

"Reinforcements are on their way. Let's get you guys to the ground so the copter can pick us up."

> Anything you want to do or say?

>>30229824
>Aren't we going to pursue them?
I mean, we ARE the closest to them right now.

>>30229824
Should've responded with 'Just my pride, ma'am.'. As for what to do/say now, thank her for saving our bacon, as it were and ask her if she has any idea who those lovely characters were. Also answer my timeline question :P

>>30229723
ViVid ish.

>>30229877
I know next to nothing about ViVid, having not read it, where is it in the main three's timeline? Around StrikerS, I'd imagine?

>>30229898
A couple of months after Strikers, to a year or so.

Writing

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>>30229940
Ah thanks. Have a picture

>>30229876
>>30229874
"Just a bruised pride ma'am, and maybe some bruised ribs." You reply, giving a pained smile as you focus a bit, trying to reform your jacket. It slowly repairs, but there are some tattered areas in it still. "Shouldn't we be chasing them? Waiting for more back up can let them get away to cause more damage."

Fate smiles, a bit salt, but with a hint of nostalgia. "You remind me of Subaru and Nanoha. More worried about the job and the villain then yourself. No, we need to make sure you are okay, and secure this lab. I am sure you can at least do that." She says, smiling brighter.

> Insist on chasing the twins?
> Go with her, as there will be enough fighting.
> Other

>>30230068
>Tell her, if you may speak freely, that you can handle yourself since the area should be more or less free of hostiles, and that she should not feel obliged to protect you over securing the fleeing twins. But accept her final decision regardless.

>>30230104
That works.

Also "I am sure you can at least do that."

Ouch.

>>30230068
Go with her, we can fight later.

Writing

>>30230104
>>30230132
You feel your pride bruise more at her words, though you are sure she simply ment it in the fact that you were injured. You force yourself to stay steady on your feet, that deep seated, inner samurai raising up. "If I may speak freely ma'am," you start, getting a nod from her, "as they are the only hostile units in the area, I am quite sure tracking them is more important. Miss Teana and the ready of my team here seems unharmed, so they can protect me and we can keep the building secure until reinforcements arrive."

She sees the slightly hurt look in your eyes, and nods. "That is a fair assessment, Takato. Radio if you need anything." She says, nodding to the rest before flying out at high speed.

Justin pats your shoulder as you sit against a wall. Everything hurts, but you say nothing.

> Save Point

>>30230620
That's a wrap for tonight ladies and gents. Started later then I wanted, so I do apologize for how shirt it was. Watch for another thread probably on Sunday or so.

tfw we won't be able to romance most of the girls because they're already spoken for... :(