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Post by Damocles Ordo [RETIRED] on Jan 1, 2022 18:15:05 GMT -8
As part of their ongoing operation on Anobis, the Ori'ramikade of Absolution Company maintained patrols around the camp. There were many and more dangers on the world. Wildlife, the potential of Darkside cultists, and criminals looking to try and take the Mandalorians by surprise. Thus, when one of the Patrolling Ori'ramikade came across the carbon burns on his route, she informed the patrol co-ordinator she was investigating something. She gave no more detail than that though, given the circumstances. While there were burns around, what ever had caused them was gone since she could not hear any active blaster fire.
She soon followed the path, her rifle at the ready. Her first mistake was treating the matter so lightly, which resulted in her not being as alert as she should have been. When she triggered the trap, the log fall took out her knees and caused her rifle to slip from her grip. Damocles was going to kick her ass for this later, she was certain of it. When Akulas would spring into action and pull off the helmet, she would be greeted by shoulder length dark brown hair unfurling and feminine features
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Post by Akulas Ecklund on Jan 1, 2022 20:23:47 GMT -8
Akulas pounced as the log hit. She leaped forward with her feet in front. As the log knocked her forward, Akulas used that momentum to put all of that force and energy right into the Madolorean's forehead. The Helmet would protect, but it should still daze. Akulas held the reverse headlock and flipped over with her shoulder as a fulcrum. This put intense pressure on the neck and carotid artery. She used this position to dislodge the helmet. She held as the warrior under her struggle. Just relax, I just want to talk. But I need you to pass out so we can talk elsewhere. Just relax.
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Post by Damocles Ordo [RETIRED] on Jan 1, 2022 21:21:20 GMT -8
Thankfully the helmet did indeed protect Ori'ramikade's head, getting dazed and a minor concussion. Which was better than the alternative would would have likely been a caved in skull. But her helmet was soon popped off, cutting off her communication method, while her attacked held a headlock. Instead, she tried to grab at the woman, one hand gripping the arm around her neck, while the other grabbed for her opponents head
Sure you do kid...
She struggled for a moment, but between the daze and the lock on her neck, she didn't last long. Losing consciousness soon after
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Post by Akulas Ecklund on Jan 1, 2022 22:05:32 GMT -8
Akulas moved quickly a few seconds after the body went limp. She got to work and took the armor off the commando, leaving the woman in a bodysuit. And bound her hands and feet. Akulas almost put on her own helmet but thought better of it. She was a no-one, but that helmet was recognizable as First Order. She wasn't interested in giving away information at this time. Instead, she muddied her face. She put a muffle in her captive's mouth, and pulled a cold pack from her gear, and put it on the woman's head. Akulas wasn't trying to make enemies here, so maybe some care would keep things from escalating. and waited for the woman to stir awake. She had made a small fire, she watched the light dance as she waited.
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Post by Damocles Ordo [RETIRED] on Jan 2, 2022 0:03:38 GMT -8
It took a remarkably short amount of time for the Ori'ramikade to stir awake. Damocles had subjected Absolution Company to an intense training regime, which had involved gaining greater control over one's own body. As such, she was able to recover from the effects of having been knocked out much sooner. Her captor was midway through building a fire when she awoke, the gag making it difficult for her to make any noise. Her gaze took in her surroundings, noting the pile of armour sitting away from her. She then turned her attention to her captor, whom appeared to be a human female in her late teens. She was unlikely to live this one down any time soon
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Post by Akulas Ecklund on Jan 2, 2022 13:57:15 GMT -8
Good, you are awake. How are you feeling, are you feeling nauseous? She adds another small stick the the fire. It stays small, but gives them a little light and warmth. I wasn't trying to hurt you, really I am just trying to get my barrings and I needed to be able to talk to someone to fully understand what is going on. Do you think you can help me with that?
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Post by Damocles Ordo [RETIRED] on Jan 2, 2022 19:23:11 GMT -8
Her face remained an impassive and unreadable mask. Any answer or comments she would have made were currently cut off due to the gag that allowed her to breath but not speak. And she wasn't about to be subjected to the insult of mumbling around it. She then raised an eyebrow and looked doubtfully when the young girl stated she did not intend to injure and was just trying to get hear bearings. You didn't just take someone captive and strip them of their armour if you were just lost. But any comments were impossible and she was forced to sit their, bound and gagged, her face expressing doubt
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Post by Akulas Ecklund on Jan 11, 2022 21:12:17 GMT -8
I have never met a mandalorian, well not directly anyway. I have been in the same room as a few of them and had a couple of guest lecturers, but you are the first one I have spoken to.
Akulas stokes the fire a little bit. She isn't looking at her captive all the time while she talks, but talks around her. More like thinking outloud I have read a lot about them, much of it is probably not accurate. A consistent thing in most every reading was that you filled your armor with hidden weapons, so you were never without one. I wouldn't normally have taken the armor of someone I wish to talk with, but I felt it was needed given the situation. I understand your reluctance to talk with me, I would probable do the same if the situations were reversed. Can I get a nod for this at least. I have some Bacta and painkillers if you need them. I don't want to use them if your head is fine. Can you see ok?
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Post by Damocles Ordo [RETIRED] on Jan 12, 2022 1:36:54 GMT -8
She made a mental note about the girl's mention of Mandalorian Guest Lecturers. Few training academies across the Galaxy had such a luxury, which narrowed down this girl's origin point. If her captor was not careful, she might reveal more than she intended to, given she seemed to have decided on wearing camo for this interrogation. Certainly the girl was smart to have removed her armour, if hidden weapons had been a concern. The Ori'ramikade all had a number of weapons hidden in their armour. Any one of which she would have used to repay this insult. Being bound in defeat was honourable, but being gagged was just insulting and demeaning. She merely glared at her captor, refusing to nod or shake her head like some pup
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Post by Akulas Ecklund on Jan 12, 2022 18:47:17 GMT -8
See, this is what makes this harder than it has to be. I don't trust you enough not to yell and make a commotion if I were to take the muffle out of your mouth. If you did, I would kill you, but then your friends would kill me. I have no desire to wind up dead, I know you don't either but you may think it's worth it. I am going to need you to work with me a bit here. Here let me tell you a little bit about me. I was sent here to find someone to train me to She rolls her eyes and quotes with her fingers. She also changes her accent to Alderanian and makes her voice more proper. "become someone that brings fear to any stranger you meet and terror to any that chose to face off against the... My... interests." The mocking tone fell off on the last few words. Akulas wasn't ready to mention the Prince. But all I was given was a planet to go to and a duffle bag. I am skilled, but I am not sure where to go from here. You and your friends might be able to help me. But if I just walked down into your encampment and started asking questions... It would be me tied up or worse. So you see the situation I am in... Ok now that I have shared my situation with you and started a rapport... Will you please let me know if you need further medical aid so your friends don't get extra pissed at me because you have a permanent injury or death?
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Post by Damocles Ordo [RETIRED] on Jan 12, 2022 20:03:44 GMT -8
While Damocles had been light on details, the Female Ori'ramikade had seen a couple of their comrades set of a tent for use by a guest they were expecting. It seemed this girl was their expected guest based on her story. Assuming she was telling the truth anyway. It was extremely unlikely she was lying and had managed to eavesdrop on the comm lines they were using. At least knowing more about her made things a little more... easy so to speak. While it was still embarrassing and humiliating being gagged, she finally relented and shook her head in response to the question, hoping only that Akulas would interpret as the response to the question about needing further medical aid
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Post by Akulas Ecklund on Jan 12, 2022 21:32:34 GMT -8
Thank you ever so much! Was that soooo hard? Are all mandolorians this stuborn? No don't answer that, that was rude and I apologize. I will tell you, I am not used to working alone. I normally have a team with me. Normally I can count on their skills, but I guess this is all part of the Gra... my friend's plan. I have a really be job ahead of me you know. I am not sure I am ready for it. I guess I have been working on it my entire life to this point, but that was different. I was supposed to be a leader of regular soldiers. Not the leaders of special forces under... a really important person. I have always been good at leading and helping people. I have been told that I make people the best versions of themselves. I don't know about all of that, I just like people and want to see them be their best... Does any of this make sense to you?
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Post by Damocles Ordo [RETIRED] on Jan 13, 2022 2:51:21 GMT -8
She felt a sudden rise in desire to kick the girl's ass once more as she spoke, before apologising for her comments. Suffice to say, the Female Mandalorian would be sure to remember such comments if indeed training was involved. She then just laid there and endured the girl's rambling speech, listening for the moments of hesitation. No doubt Damocles was aware of who this girl was and where she hailed from. But she kept her ear out for any details he might not know, just in case. She would have shrugged when the next question came, but her current bindings prevented that. So she merely shook her head once
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Post by Akulas Ecklund on Jan 14, 2022 21:18:24 GMT -8
You are a good listener, I did not expect that from a Mandolorian. I guess I should learn more about you all. I would like to do that. You guys have a very impressive reputation. If I can't find who I am looking for, maybe I should try to see if I could train with you. Anyway... So I guess we have to take a next step... If I take your muffle out, will you make me kill you? You seem a decent person and I don't want to have to do that, but I will. We could keep things as they are and I could formulate a new plan. We both get to live and your status doesn't change. Or you can not yell and we could talk like two normal people. So would you like me to remove the muffle?
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Post by Damocles Ordo [RETIRED] on Jan 16, 2022 0:26:17 GMT -8
The female Ori'ramikade was certain that a much expanded knowledge of the Mandalorians would have served her better in this situation. Something that would be a lesson for later. She would also do well to learn to only ask one question at a time instead of rambling on between two questions. She gave a simple and final nod in response to having the gag removed, at least then she could better respond to any questions
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Post by Akulas Ecklund on Jan 16, 2022 21:19:15 GMT -8
Akulas pauses for a moment to gather her self. This was a point where she was giving up a part of control of the situation. Anyone who spent any time with Grand Moff Thul learned how valuable knowing what was next was in an interaction. The Moff wasn't always in control, but she was always awear of what was happening. SHe could predict people's actions and moments with an accuracy that made Akulas wonder if Standash was Force-sensitive. It was worth the risk, she needed to know more and this was the only wa to get it. Akulas reaches out and unties the muffle. Hi, I am Akulas.
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Post by Damocles Ordo [RETIRED] on Jan 17, 2022 1:56:38 GMT -8
As the gag was at last removed, she took a mouthful of air, before spitting off to the side to try rid herself of the aftertaste. Her jaw was also able to relax at last without an object preventing it from closing earlier. The Female Ori'ramikade seemingly cracked her jaw as the girl introduced herself as Akulas. She looked up at her captor, letting the moment hang in silence before finally responding
Oh... We're really doing the we're friends bit? Bishop of aliit Ordo. For future, you might want to know a bit more about a people's cultural values before you just tie them up and gag them...
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Post by Akulas Ecklund on Jan 21, 2022 22:00:44 GMT -8
She lets out a laughOh please, Bishop! We are past that. I didn't really have a choice. If I hadn't we would likely both be dead at this point. You would have called out, I would have shot you, they would have come and shot me. This way, we both get to live! Isn't that better? It is nice to meet you Bishop of Ordo! Could you possibly tell me what planet this is?
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Post by Damocles Ordo [RETIRED] on Jan 22, 2022 3:54:11 GMT -8
Some serious education was well in need
Whoever taught you about Mandalorians and their culture needs a good kick. We're warriors child. We don't call for help in a fight... Anyway... Where we are is the planet Anobis. Weird that your friends didn't tell you where you were being delivered to...
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Post by Akulas Ecklund on Jan 28, 2022 22:25:03 GMT -8
I wish I could say it was weird, but this is nowhere near the strangest or most difficult task she has given me, well at least not yet. I am resourceful in these situations. Try going to a party wearing a dress uniform Bishop Ordo! now that was nerve raking... Anyway, She stoked the fire a little and took a bite of a ration bar. MMMMMHMM This is good, tastes like cherry! Would you like one? I was not taught enough about Mandalorians. I was taught about how you fight, that your honor wouldn't have you call for help. What the instruction was less clear on, what you do when you lose a fight? Like you have. So I couldn't take the risk and covered my bases. She takes another bite of the bar. Really it's good, do you want one?
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