I13DT - On Clear Ground

by **Narrator** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 5:32 pm

As ASHLIE and Captain Britain worked towards the second tree, they would notice that the ground was not free of snow, but was clearer than the area outside the woods. The air was also noticeably warmer, though not unseasonably so.

by **ASHLIE** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 5:35 pm

Ashlie runs a meteorological analysis in comparison to the rest of Essex (at least as much as she can find detailed weather information) while trudging through the woods.

by **Narrator** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:34 pm

If there was a warm air pocket, it was being masked by something else because it wasn't showing up on the radars for the area.

by **ASHLIE** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:40 pm

"This weather appears not to be following natural patterns. It is possible warm air is coming through the instability which suggests a higher degree of dimensional overlap than initially calculated." she informs Cap.

by **Janice Gilbertson** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:49 pm

"Which we're counting as bad, right?"

by **ASHLIE** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:06 pm

"It can be if the dimensional barrier destabilizes too much."

by **Narrator** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:09 pm

The tree they were making for was a strong oak. It didn't have any leaves still on it, but it gave the impression of being a very vital tree, even though it was winter.

by **Janice Gilbertson** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:14 pm

"So I suppose one of us has to poke it," Captain Britain says as she descends.

by **ASHLIE** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:22 pm

"I am technically disposable." she points out and walks up to the tree.

by **Narrator** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:30 pm

ASHLIE disappeared as she stepped close to the tree.

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On the other side, ASHLIE found herself in a summer forest. Everything plant was in full summer foliage and the sun was shining down on a forest that was radically different from the one she'd just left.

by **ASHLIE** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:36 pm

And the robot immediately shuts down and locks in position as the satellite uplink abruptly cuts out.

by **Janice Gilbertson** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:15 pm

"Any luck?" Captain Britain asks the amulet.

by **ASHLIE** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:18 pm

Code: Select all: >> "The connection was interrupted. Either by the dimensional shift or due to destruction of the chassis."

she responds matter of factly.

by **Janice Gilbertson** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:18 pm

"Then we're going in," she says, heading in after.

by **Narrator** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:20 pm

Cap emerged right next to the chassis and found herself staring at a massive stag.

by **ASHLIE** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:29 pm

Ashlie routes her signal through the amulet and starts to reboot her chassis, which might take a little bit. For now it's just kind of standing still.

by **Janice Gilbertson** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 3:00 pm

Captian Britain raises the Star Scepter and extends a bubble of force around them.

by **Narrator** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 3:05 pm

The stag snuffled and bobbed its head. "Take whatever measures you feel necessary, guardian. If I'd wanted to damage the golem, I had plenty of time to do it before now."

by **Janice Gilbertson** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 4:59 pm

"Better safe than sorry, eh?"

by **Narrator** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 5:02 pm

"You are in the lands of Lady Hydref. The guardians are always welcome here. The Lady would be here to greet her yourself, had she not been recently injured."

by **Janice Gilbertson** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 7:49 pm

"I'm sorry to hear that. We have a problem here. This is a weak spot. Have other people come through here, seeming lost?"

by **Narrator** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 7:54 pm

"A few, though I fear far more may have been sucked into Maelona's grasp. You should really speak with the Lady on that point though. She understands crossings better than I."

by **Janice Gilbertson** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 7:56 pm

"We'd be happy to as soon as my partner is mobile again."

by **ASHLIE** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 8:23 pm

And as if on cue Ashlie's frame lurches to life again, various lights flickering to life.

"Reboot cycle complete." she announces.

by **Narrator** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 9:34 pm

"A strange golem you've brought with you, but not unlike the ones my Lady employs. If you would like to ride, we may get there quicker."

by **Janice Gilbertson** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 9:36 pm

"We can fly, if need be."

by **ASHLIE** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 9:38 pm

"This stag is talking." Ashlie notes. "Regardless of that it does seem likely it will be faster than my bipedal locomotion." she adds.

by **Narrator** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 8:01 am

The stag knelt down, which would make it somewhat easier for ASHLIE to climb on his back. "Then you can ride and the guardian may fly." He looked at Cap, "Just stay with me. I would not want to be the one who lost a guardian."

by **ASHLIE** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 8:19 am

Ashlie climbs onto the creatures back.

by **Narrator** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 1:07 pm

Once ASHLIE was settled, the stag rose and started off deeper into the woods at great speed. He weaved through the trees without needing to slow. As they went, they started hearing strange bird calls coming indistinctly from the trees.

by **Narrator** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:07 am

Eventually they approached a large encampment with pavilions in a myriad of colors, all gather around a large central tent. The stag slowed as the sentries approached and challenged them.

"Herne, who are these two?"

"A guardian and her companion. They are here to speak with the Lady."

One of the guards eyed the newcomers closely, then waved them through.

As they approached the central tent, Herne explained, "Since the Lady has been injured, one of our greatest weapons has been denied us and we've started losing. Some expect treachery at any moment to finish things."

by **ASHLIE** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:20 am

"You are under attack?"

by **Narrator** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 10:57 am

"We are at war," Herne responded. He let ASHLIE get down, then moved towards the largest tent. "Wait here while I talk to the Lady."

by **Janice Gilbertson** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 1:20 pm

"Sounds like something we ought to be careful about getting in the middle of," she says to ASHLIE as they wait.

by **ASHLIE** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 1:47 pm

"Unless that is what is causing the interference. Then we are obligated to help."

by **Narrator** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:31 pm

The flap on the large tent was pulled back by Herne's antlers. "You may enter."

by **Janice Gilbertson** » Tue Aug 26, 2014 12:23 pm

Captain Britain nods to ASHLIE, and makes her way in.

by **Narrator** » Tue Aug 26, 2014 12:36 pm

The red-headed fae princess was sitting on what was best described as a portable throne. Somehow she managed to look regal even with one arm in a sling and bandages from chest to waist. She was attended by two women clad in dresses of leaves, but ASHLIE's sensors would register that there were several individuals in the room that were not visible to the naked eye. A sword rested across Hydref's lap and she rested one hand on it as she regarded the newcomers. "Welcome, guardian. It has been long since we've seen one of you here."

by **Janice Gilbertson** » Tue Aug 26, 2014 12:38 pm

"That's usually a good thing, isn't it? They don't send me unless something's gone wrong."

by **ASHLIE** » Tue Aug 26, 2014 12:48 pm

Ashlie just stands at the ready. Which is really easy since she tends to be a little stiff to begin with.

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