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Post by Vitsheep on Jun 30, 2018 23:50:05 GMT -5
"Understood."
You assume Atalanta's setting up outside and head through the doors. Inside, you find the mall busy even at this time of night. You don't exactly blend in with the crowd, but you don't stick out like a sore thumb, either. There are a few other guys in unusual clothes shopping alone, too. And even more groups of parents dragging kids to search for clothing or school supplies. A large group of high school kids screwing around. A few other kids watch shyly from various spots.
There are all the usual stores in here. And nothing immediately strikes you as out of place. Not in this quadrant of the mall, anyway. But it's a big place. You could try looking deeper in... or set up here and wait. It seems like most people are heading towards exits as the mall's closing before long.
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Post by Neo 5.0 on Jul 1, 2018 17:10:26 GMT -5
Logan keeps his eyes open, but does his best to act casual and normal. He makes a beeline for the nearest clothes shop, and starts looking for clothes in Atalanta's size. He picks out a couple pairs of blue jeans, a blue skirt, a couple green shirts, a light windbreaker jacket, and a ball cap.
Well, now I guess we'll see what happens.
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Post by Vitsheep on Jul 2, 2018 20:43:34 GMT -5
You go shopping and buy a few pieces of clothing without incident, other than the strange and/or annoyed looks from the employees waiting to start closing up.
"You should still be able to hear me at this range, Master. The odd presence is withdrawing towards the west. And I can sense the other more clearly now. It's coming from the far side of the mall. For now I'm going to keep my distance and try to observe the one that's leaving."
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Post by Neo 5.0 on Jul 2, 2018 21:21:06 GMT -5
"Hear ya loud and clear, Archer. Keep track of that odd presence. I'm gonna head back out to my bike. I want to follow that Servant. I don't like surprises, and that Servant's ability to distort their presence could make things tricky later."
Logan pays for the clothes and carefully heads back out of the mall, alert and watchful.
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Post by Vitsheep on Jul 4, 2018 23:33:29 GMT -5
You finish your purchase and head back to your bike along with a few other shoppers. None of them seem particularly suspicious.
While you get the bike set and ready to go, you hear from Atalanta. "The other Servant's heading in the opposite direction. The strange presence is heading west. I'm tracking it, but the servant's hiding in a crowd. I can't pinpoint the target."
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Post by Neo 5.0 on Jul 5, 2018 3:30:46 GMT -5
Logan scratches the back of his neck. "Man, oh man... What a pain. We'll follow the strange presence for a while, and see if we can pinpoint them when we're closer. Let's go, Archer."
He revs his bike's engine and roars out of the parking lot, heading west into the city.
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Post by Vitsheep on Jul 7, 2018 19:56:32 GMT -5
You head out to the west. With Atalanta's directions, you're able to catch up with her. You spot her on top of one of the shorter buildings nearby. "This way, Master." She hops along a few more roofs, then drops down on the edge of a nearby alley.
When you roll up, she's waiting just inside the shadows. "The group split up into several alleys. I think he went through this one."
You peer into the darkness and notice something glowing on the wall. Some kind of glowing runes. You can't tell what they say from here, but you can feel magic radiating from them.
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Post by Neo 5.0 on Jul 10, 2018 3:58:03 GMT -5
Logan narrows his eyes and tries to make out the runes without going closer. "Well, I'd say we either stumbled onto our friend's hideout, or right into the perfect setup for an ambush. Whaddya sense, Archer? Any Servants nearby?"
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Post by Vitsheep on Jul 10, 2018 23:07:07 GMT -5
"I'm getting a better read on him now. He's still moving forward. Slowly."
You look at the runes and try to make them out. They're nothing you've seen before, but you can feel that they're definitely magical. You feel a bit dizzy while you continue to stare.
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Post by Neo 5.0 on Jul 11, 2018 0:23:01 GMT -5
Logan rubs his eyes and looks away from the runes. "Alright, let's pull back for now. I have a feeling we ain't gonna get anymore info on this Servant without picking a fight, and I dunno about you Archer, but I don't like fighting on an empty stomach. We'll go pick up some groceries and head back to base. Keep an eye out and make sure we aren't followed."
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Post by Vitsheep on Jul 12, 2018 23:58:12 GMT -5
"Mm." Atalanta grunts in affirmation and begins to withdraw a bit ahead of you, slowing down just enough for you to catch up.
You make your way to a 24-hour grocery store, a large chain joint. One of the few places still open with any decent selection. Inside are just a handful of drunk guys and people who have that look that makes you think they might work weird hours. You fit right in.
"No sign we're being followed. I'll keep watch from the roof."
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Post by Neo 5.0 on Jul 15, 2018 2:09:05 GMT -5
"Loud and clear. Hey Atalanta, you want anything to eat while we're here? Servants can eat normal food right?"
Logan picks out the necessities; frozen pizzas, snacks, water, and beer.
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Post by Vitsheep on Jul 15, 2018 16:31:01 GMT -5
"The grail provides most of the magical energy I require, but I still need more when I'm active. You'll need to provide most of it, but food helps," Atalanta explains. "...Meat is good, but I'll eat anything. Just no apples."
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Post by Neo 5.0 on Jul 16, 2018 1:03:17 GMT -5
"No apples. Got it. I'll grab some meat. Hmm... Don't have a freezer or stove at the warehouse, so I'll probably have to pick up a mircowave and some ice for the fridge. Man, why couldn't the Mage Association provide us with an apartment for a hideout or something."
Logan gets what he needs, then heads back out to the parking lot and stores everything in the bags on his bike.
"Let's head back, Archer. I wanna get your thougts about that Servant and I'm in desperate need of a cold beer."
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Post by Vitsheep on Jul 17, 2018 0:38:34 GMT -5
"Understood. I'll take a slightly longer path to shake off any pursuers." With that, you catch a glimpse of her leaping over an alleyway and into the night.
You head back to your warehouse. As you wheel your bike in, you find it's still as grimy and dingy as before. But it's livable, at least. Not exactly the type of place you'd have normally brought a lady...
You hear a soft thud on the roof. A moment later, Atalanta appears at your side, re-materializing in a golden cloud. "I was keeping an eye out for you. No one followed either of us. We should be safe for the night."
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