[OOC] Code of the Burned [FULL]

[Skythikon]

Oh, I wouldn't say that. Too wordy for my liking, but I'm working on it. XD Thank you for the kind words, though, I appreciate it.

It's a style that's worth the effort to learn. You've got the character focus of the first person point of view, but still retain the ability introduce new characters or describe new sceneries as a semi-omnipresent narrator.

[Genni]

I'm hoping that's what you're referring to, because otherwise I was intending for Khershig to not notice Birdseed looking through his gear.

@Skythikon

Your previous post did mention him looking back at his passengers, so I'm happy with him being able to see what was happening.

As for taking things the wrong way IC, personally I think it adds to the depth when the other characters react in ways you hadn't intended them to. It shows that they're not just cardboard cut-outs reading from a script, plus adds group tension if people are constantly stepping on each others toes, in the figurative sense. :)

Good pace for our part of the story, manage to skip over what could've been a tedious car ride and jump straight to town. I tried to give some sense for when it was we left the Lair, but could we get DM input on what sort of time we're looking at now @Dragonite777? I think we may be hurrying ahead a little with 'Behind Closed Doors' and leaving 'Surprise' tailing.

[Skythikon]

Hm... I had thought that it was implied that Kheshig's eyes were back on the road when Birdseed was going through his stuff.

[Genni]

You really want me to keep track of everything he's doing? Jesus, can't a girl just lay back and enjoy the sun on her face while fantasising about making out with Birdseed in front of a total stranger? :p

[Skythikon]

Haha, fair enough. I'll be clearer next time.

[SimplyJohn]

Wait a minute... did someone say 'lesbian sex show'?

[Genni]

@SimplyJohn only for the 'Behind Closed Doors' team, but if you and Jack wanna put on a show for us feel free to express yourselves any way you'd like. >D

[Avanhelsing]

@SimplyJohn

[Dragonite777]

can't a girl just lay back and enjoy the sun on her face while fantasising about making out with Birdseed in front of a total stranger? :p

@Genni

Well, then. Maybe we should make sure the guard comes on too strongly :P
And, of course, she'd need some proof that they're together

[Jangel13]

so you mind telling me what exactly you two are going with so that I can keep giving you information if need be cause I don't know if I should say anything at this point

[SimplyJohn]

only for the 'Behind Closed Doors' team, but if you and Jack wanna put on a show for us feel free to express yourselves any way you'd like. >D

@Genni

@Dragonite777 Any chance of getting Patch transferred over to the other squad? And getting some popcorn?

[Genni]

@Jangel13 I'm planning on just walking in and chatting with the guard. It's a flower shop front after all, so we should be able to pass ourselves off as normal customers for the most part. Any 'smooth talking' that needs to be done I'll leave to @Dragonite777 and Birdseed, since Condor's idea of 'smooth talk' normally runs something like "Tell me the code, or I cut off another toe!"

You might want to check in with the other team as well, since I think you're coordinating both operations.

[Jangel13]

ah I was not aware, so people of team surprise whats the situation and ill start feeding information

[Dragonite777]

@Jangel13 and I'll feed you the info you'll need

[Genni]

@Jangel13 You might want to take over monitoring the agents' statuses, since I think that what the Overwatch agent would normally be doing during operations.

Operational Status:
'Patch' - @SimplyJohn - Surprise - In Transit
'Condor' - @Genni - Behind Closed Doors - In play
Turpin - @Avanhelsing - Surprise - In Transit
'Kheshig' - @Skythikon - Behind Closed Doors - In play
Ortega - @Jangel13 - Overwatch - Active
'Wise Owl' - @RomanAria - Surprise - In Transit
'Birdseed' - @Dragonite777 - Behind Closed Doors - In play

Just a quick explanation, when I say the agents are 'In play' what I mean is that they're within the area of the operation but haven't exposed themselves by taking any actions which would point them out as being agents yet. As far as most people know they're just strangers walking the street. However if there's anyone else in play who could possibly recognise any of us then @Dragonite777 might be sending us into an ambush before the mission even starts.

Once we take actions which could compromise our covers (talking to an asset, entering a restricted area, accessing a restricted computer system, etc.) the agent status would switch to Active, placing them in greater danger of being noticed, and if their cover is blown (for instance if Condor breaks someone's arm and points a gun in their face) then they'd switch to Engaged.

Other agent statuses I'd use would be 'In Transit' for when they're moving to or from missions, or relocating between locations; 'Mission Prep', for when they're taking actions to prepare equipment or researching information, which could include going on supply runs or accessing the Internet which may place them in danger; and 'Inactive', for when the agents are stood down between mission, either resting or incapacitated due to injury (or excessive drinking.)

Technically we're always in danger, since we could possibly be attacked even in the relative safety of our safe house, depending on how nasty @Dragonite777 wants to be to us, but in order of danger I'd rank the statuses as Inactive, Mission Prep, In Transit, In play, Active and Engaged.

[SimplyJohn]

Do you ever get the feeling that other people are taking a roleplay far more seriously than you are?

[Genni]

@SimplyJohn This is my first RP on this site, wanna make sure I give my best. :)

[Dragonite777]

@Genni And thank you for that. Maybe (since you're keeping up better than I) you could edit your first post in OOC to hold your table.

[Jangel13]

damn, just damn. you have this down to a science

[Genni]

Done. :D