For a while there Shannon was thinking that no one would show up. Given all the commotion it wouldn't be that surprising since everyone seemed bent of fighting one another. But eventually she spotted someone in the distance. It looked to be a boy which was a bit more rare in the magical world. After a somewhat snarky comment the host rolled her eyes slightly.
Even if Elroy had been there to fight, Shannon wouldn't have given the boy a reason to assume she would fight back. Smiling she stood up and offered a hand to shake. "I'm glad someone came, I was beginning to think everyone was antisocial. Nice to meet you my name is Shannon."
Gesturing to the things she had gathered to eat. "Feel free to take what you like. I wish I could offer more but if I'm honest I don't have very deep pockets." She shrugged slightly and waited for Elroy's response. She didn't want to entirely talk over her guest.
"Not the rain, no." Rubbing her hands together she leaned her head forward to keep the drops out of her face, the bill of her cap directing the flow of water away from her. "Makes things muddy and slick." Folding her arms she put her hands under her arms to warm them up.
In a moment of clarity she focused on the boy. "What are you doing out here? It's not safe to be out in a forest during a thunderstorm." As the patter of rain continued to fall she stepped forward. The lightning wasn't bad but there were rumbles in the background.
Oh yeah, there was also strange things going on. Did this kid count as strange? Not particularly considering her own situation. Odd perhaps that he would be out when kids were going missing. Did he match any of the missing kids? Going back she referenced all the pictures in the news in her head. Going through them in the blink of an eye she pointed back toward the houses. "You should go back inside."
If I have to get skipped forward I'm alright with that. It's part of the nature of RPs. Never going to get around that aspect I don't think. From my experience running RPs with a team things are hard to progress without skipping time eventually. We generally told everyone when we were going to skip and anyone that still had something to wrap up could do it in a "flashback" style thing. Everyone else moves forward while anyone having to tie loose ends could still do it they just need to define that it was before the present and catch up.
It didn't take long before Harriet arrived with Kaeci in tow. Not that she had to babysit the creature, but the woman suspected that at least part of the reason she was chosen for this task was because the Iilusian fancied her in an odd way. It wasn't like love as far as she could tell. More like instinct being turned on its head because she was a walking plant while her companion was somewhat insectoid so there was an unusual draw. Whatever the reason Kaeci acted differently around her. He was less likely to do something rash.
Aside from that factor she was one of the calmer crew members of the pirate group. Not having the same hormonal drives as many other species she focused on the task at hand. Here she was going to make sure that things didn't go south for her benefactor. While pirates were not the kind of group she ever intended to be a part of it was far better than some alternatives that awaited her.
Bipedal plant creatures were not usually hard to spot in a crowd as they were fairly rare. One with a human form was even rarer. Upon approach the leaves of her hair could be heard rustling ever so slightly as the air moved around her. Spotting Vanderos right away she made her way to the group. She glanced at Stryker and Carver for a moment before turning her attention back to Vanderos. "This them?"
Ever since arriving the girl had been gathering information. Not that she didn't care for what was going on to get involved but there was clearly more than the magical girls and boys that had assembled already. There was also that too many things were going on and she had to recover her magic from a previous engagement.
She had yet to meet up with Lily or really anyone else. They seemed content with coming up with reasons for fighting each other. Other powers were at play as well. The Djinn Sisters were here. Not a pair she'd ever had the pleasure of meeting but their reputation for someone as connected preceded them. Unsurprisingly the Beacon and Mint were around. And others she was not yet familiar with. But the whole thing that brought them together was an evil force creeping in. Judging by the activity though they were getting bolder.
After stopping by the Beacon HQ there in Penrose, Shannon set out to find other magical boys and girls. Unlike the others she wasn't looking for a fight, but more to actually gather info and make connections. Talking and force each only get you so far but there was already enough of the latter. Rather than seek out anyone on their turf, that they might be protective of, she picked out a field just outside of town. Placing herself out in the open she wanted to make it clear she wasn't hiding. Anyone willing to accept the invitation would find her sitting on a rock with some meager food items. Eating wasn't much her thing and she didn't have that much money but she made do with what she had. At least she might have something to offer while they spoke. Of course there was the chance that no one would come but no harm in trying.
Edit: Oh, and by the way, Beacon members have been notified in the morning that Janet's disappeared, and Beckoners have requested a a city-wide search.
Age/Race/Gender: 24 / Hemiplantae (literally translates to Half-Plant) / Female
Appearance: 162cm tall and weighing 72kg. Her hair and skin are made up of soft leaves that cover her body. She actually has a mix of endo/exo skeletal structure with tough fibers woven together just under her skin as well as her "bones" being wound and formed the same way. Acting like an evergreen she does not yellow during a planet's fall or winter cycle. Most of the time she has a refreshing and slightly sweet smelling scent which can improve the mood, especially when stuck on a ship where greenery is usually sparse and mostly aesthetic.
Occupation: Medical Biologist
Weapons:
MT3 Plasma Pistol (See Armor) - A single small plasma pistol that accompanies the bio suit. While not packing a whole lot of punch it does like to burn through softer materials fairly quickly.
M-801 Charger - A medium laser rifle capable of single shot or burst fire. While it isn't a high powered weapon it is effective enough for firefights. This is the weapon she takes out on the field.
Armor:
Modified Class-12 Bio Armor: A tough but light armor originally designed for survival in hazardous environments and easy transition into pressurized and unpressurized areas. What it lacks in raw stopping power it makes up for in, speed, agility, and versatility. Due to Harriet's unique biological requirements the suit has been heavily modified and only partially resembles its original design. Providing her with artificial sunlight, CO2, and water she could effectively live inside the suit indefinitely so long as power and supplies last. The hermetic seal can be broken to allow gasses to move in and out of the suit while still providing adequate filtration in hostile atmospheric and chemical conditions. This can save on supplies and allow easier respiration.
Items: Medical kit
Skills: Being a medical biologist she has a broad knowledge of species and how they work. She is particularly good at genetic engineering, however now a days it doesn't play as much a part in her life.
Aside from that though she also has more traditional medical training that she more often gets to apply.
Powers:
Plant Physiology - She can survive for months on water and sunlight alone. However she can still eat as another measure to get energy or even absorb nutrients from her surroundings. Loss of body parts such as limbs are able to be regrown in a matter of a week. Not having a rigid skeletal structure Harriet is able to contort her body in extreme ways and even able to stretch and compress her body by several feet. On a more defensive/offensive note she can rapidly grow thorns or spines to fend off opponents. Adaptive Biology - Resilient to many environmental conditions, diseases, and toxins. Not that she is immune to everything, but her body does an excellent job of either filtering or countering harmful substances. She can also mimic properties of other flora when needed. Chemical Production - Going hand in hand with the Adaptive Biology, Her body has the ability to produce a wide array of chemical compounds. Most often this comes in the form of pheromones and poisonous spines when attacked. She has the potential to produce stronger toxins and compounds so long as she has an idea of what she's doing.
Other: While medical personnel might not initially sound like a dangerous sort the crimes can be more subtle. Illegal testing and practice can be very lucrative if you find the right buyer. It helps if you aren't afraid to break a few eggs in the process. Being just that way Harriet can operate on the fringe of medical science where the Hippocratic oath is left at the door.
Her species is undocumented. The data either not compiled or purposely hidden.
Age/Race/Gender: 24 / Hemiplantae (literally translates to Half-Plant) / Female
Appearance: 162cm tall and weighing 72kg. Her hair and skin are made up of soft leaves that cover her body. She actually has a mix of endo/exo skeletal structure with tough fibers woven together just under her skin as well as her "bones" being wound and formed the same way. Acting like an evergreen she does not yellow during a planet's fall or winter cycle. Most of the time she has a refreshing and slightly sweet smelling scent which can improve the mood, especially when stuck on a ship where greenery is usually sparse and mostly aesthetic.
Occupation: Medical Biologist
Weapons:
MT3 Plasma Pistol (See Armor) - A single small plasma pistol that accompanies the bio suit. While not packing a whole lot of punch it does like to burn through softer materials fairly quickly.
M-801 Charger - A medium laser rifle capable of single shot or burst fire. While it isn't a high powered weapon it is effective enough for firefights. This is the weapon she takes out on the field.
Armor:
Modified Class-12 Bio Armor: A tough but light armor originally designed for survival in hazardous environments and easy transition into pressurized and unpressurized areas. What it lacks in raw stopping power it makes up for in, speed, agility, and versatility. Due to Harriet's unique biological requirements the suit has been heavily modified and only partially resembles its original design. Providing her with artificial sunlight, CO2, and water she could effectively live inside the suit indefinitely so long as power and supplies last. The hermetic seal can be broken to allow gasses to move in and out of the suit while still providing adequate filtration in hostile atmospheric and chemical conditions. This can save on supplies and allow easier respiration.
Items: Medical kit
Skills: Being a medical biologist she has a broad knowledge of species and how they work. She is particularly good at genetic engineering, however now a days it doesn't play as much a part in her life.
Aside from that though she also has more traditional medical training that she more often gets to apply.
Powers:
Plant Physiology - She can survive for months on water and sunlight alone. However she can still eat as another measure to get energy or even absorb nutrients from her surroundings. Loss of body parts such as limbs are able to be regrown in a matter of a week. Not having a rigid skeletal structure Harriet is able to contort her body in extreme ways and even able to stretch and compress her body by several feet. On a more defensive/offensive note she can rapidly grow thorns or spines to fend off opponents. Adaptive Biology - Resilient to many environmental conditions, diseases, and toxins. Not that she is immune to everything, but her body does an excellent job of either filtering or countering harmful substances. She can also mimic properties of other flora when needed. Chemical Production - Going hand in hand with the Adaptive Biology, Her body has the ability to produce a wide array of chemical compounds. Most often this comes in the form of pheromones and poisonous spines when attacked. She has the potential to produce stronger toxins and compounds so long as she has an idea of what she's doing.
Other: While medical personnel might not initially sound like a dangerous sort the crimes can be more subtle. Illegal testing and practice can be very lucrative if you find the right buyer. It helps if you aren't afraid to break a few eggs in the process. Being just that way Harriet can operate on the fringe of medical science where the Hippocratic oath is left at the door.
Her species is undocumented. The data either not compiled or purposely hidden.
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