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Halo: Stranded (1X1 rp with Nallore)

Despite the odd nature of his mandible, Juso managed to maintain a general smile; nodding, "I appreciate your people allowing us to come along on such a mission, Ambassador Hays."

He had heard of her name while being debriefed before arrival, and was pleased by how friendly the woman was. It would make life on this mission far more bearable.... considering how his guard Rethea was behaving.

Turning to look over his shoulder as Ambassador Hays announced her guards' titles, he sent a frown to the Honor Guard Ultra beside him. She may have had a higher ranking, but he was older, and had to hold himself from scolding her for her behavior.

Rethea, catching his gaze, snorted and listened to the names of the human ODSTs. So....The female was named Cassandra? She took a moment to pronounce the word in her mind, then shook her head. The humans chose odd titles.

It was then that the human Ambassador told them of the time duration of their approaching Slipspace Jump; the second Rethea will have ever been able to witness. She could still remember the jump from Sangheilios.
But wait.....did she say three days? How was she to survive that long with these creatures?

Rethea's eyes widened, and she almost missed the part when Hays mentioned showing them their rooms.
Never giving Rethea a chance to think her situation over the group had begun making its way out of the hangar.

They moved past other humans working to move supplies and cargo, and made way through many levels of the ship towards what Rethea assumed were the officers' quarters.

Stride long and swift she walked at the back of her group; keeping near to Ambassador Juso but not too close to the human ODSTs. She could hear them whispering, but unable to understand their low tones she just squinted and kept walking along. When the man punched his comrade in the shoulder she blinked in surprise.

For the next few moments there was silence, then the human male turned and hung back to walk near Kal; extending a hand in much the same fashion Juso had done to Ambassador Hays. Surely Kal wouldn't....

But Rethea was proven wrong, when her friend smiled and shook the smaller being's hand as if it were the most comfortable thing to do in the world.
Kal nodded, "It is nice to meet you James. I am Kal, and that is my 'stickler' of a friend named Rethea."

He nodded in her direction and she sent him a glare, but the male chuckled, "I look foreword to learning more of your race while on this mission."

He had always been fascinated with their culture and such, Rethea imagined he would have plenty of 'Fun'.

When they arrived at the officers' quarters, Rethea heard Ambassador Hays mention a tour of the ship. She took a slight step towards one of the rooms available for her claiming; hoping to escape anything that would force her near the humans any longer than she had to. She didn't intend to see the ship.

But low and behold, Ambassador Juso stopped her with a chuckle;light and dripping with suppressed humor as he glanced her way.
Turning to Christina Hays he shook his head, "Forgive me, but I would like to first get settled into my room. I know the layout of your ships quite well......but my guards are a little less familiar. It would do them good to know their surroundings, if your Cassandra and James wouldn't mind showing them around."

He didn't care to mention why he had known their ship so well was because of past years served in the war. He had gone on plenty boarding parties to know what the inside of a UNSC vessel looked like. He figured such things would.....harm...what little friendliness these humans showed them.

Rethea went wide eyed. He was sending her with....them? Did he not see the look Cassandra was giving her?

Fully realizing what he was doing, Juso smirked and nodded to Ambassador Hays, "If you would not mind Ambassador, I would like to speak with you about the treaty sometime in the next few days. I have some questions I would like to ask of the planet Aurora and its people."

It wouldn't be long before Earth's Providence would finish loading supplies and begin the slipspace jump. After that they would have all the time in the world. Much to Rethea's joy.....

Halo: Stranded (1X1 rp with Nallore)

lol I think I am going to like this one. :3 Rethea and Cassandra already seem like their going to be pretty....difficult....with each other. hehe.
James and Kal are just, "Woman pull it together please." They don't care. lol

Halo: Stranded (1X1 rp with Nallore)

Stepping off of the Phantom's side panel Rethea landed with a sharp thump on the hangar bay floor. Keeping her weapon close she peered down at the humans nearest to her with a wary gaze. Some shriveled back, while others returned the look of distrust and grumbled to themselves.

Growling ever so slightly, Rethea looked up when the Ambassador and Kal leapt free of the dropship. Kal still gazed around with that ridiculous look of awe.......it made her huff. What was so interesting about the humans that made him act in such a way?

Suddenly, three figures out of the corner of her gaze appeared from the far end of the hangar; making the female Sangheili tense and keep herself from raising her staff. They approached swiftly; obviously intending to greet their new arrivals.

Kal sighed when Rethea took a step closer to the Ambassador, "You need to relax, Rethea."

She said nothing. But when the lead human of the three, a female with yellow hair and a slender yet surprisingly fit physique, spoke in understandable Sangheili it made her double take and suck in a breath.

Her Ambassador blinked as well, but brought what he could manage of a smile to his mandibles and nodded; also speaking Sangheili, "Thank you; we are...honored....to have come here."

He gave a silent glance to Rethea, then reached out in a gesture to shake the woman's hand; something he had seen their race do often in the acts of saying hello, "My name is Juso 'Vasam; the Arbiter sent me to act as the Sangheili Ambassador for the Aurora peace talks."
Rethea peered at him and snorted; clever male. No wonder the Arbiter had chosen him.

Pulling her eyes away from her charge, she turned to study the humans whom had accompanied the first female into the hangar.
She was met with a dark glare from a seemingly furious female with short ginger hair.

At this Rethea stood taller and stared back at the human for a moment; looking her up and down. Her overall body language signed that she was downright disgusted; most likely by their presence. Lovely.

Tilting her head she moved her gaze on to the second human. They were both dressed in what she recognized as the UNSC's ODST armor; typical ranking for a mission such as the one they were to attend.
The second human, a male, seemed a little more comfortable with the situation. At least she did not have to deal with two angry humans.

Blue eyes landing on the lead female she spoke up for the first time; the human language slipping from her mandibles easily. She didn't have anything to prove by exchanging words in her people's tongue.

"I assume you are the human Ambassador, and these are your guards....."

She gestured to the others with a shake of her head. They certainly matched the ranking description provided by the UNSC.....sadly she could not verify this by physical appearance, as she was not provided with their profiles upon accepting the mission.

Kal grunted beside her, shaking his head slightly.

What? He assumed she was going to stand by in silence? If she was going to guard the Ambassador she needed to do more than just follow and keep her mouth shut.

Halo: Stranded (1X1 rp with Nallore)

The flight over from the Shadow of Intent had been silent, aside from the deep whir of the Phantom as it flew effortlessly through space.
They made way for the planet Earth, where just outside its atmosphere a UNSC Charon-class light frigate named "Earth’s Providence" floated peacefully.
It was heard that the vessel was created after the Foreword Unto Dawn was lost.

Looking up from the aircraft's floor Rethea clicked her mandibles and let her gaze fall on a figure standing at the opposite end of the ship. Red armor shone in the dim light and golden eyes looked back at her. A deep Sangheili voice came to ear; male in tone.

"You don't seem to be faring well......"

This made her exhale, then chuckle.
To state the truth she wasn't faring well. For the first time in her life she was leaving Sangheilios, and was going to a world inhabited by her people's past enemies, to aid them in a mission for their gain.
Of course, she didn't say that to her old friend.....not when the Ambassador stood not far away.

"Never once have I set foot off of Sangheilios soil, Kal. This is all very new to me."

The red armored male shifted and she caught clear sight of his face. His expression was soft and he gently worked his mandibles in thought.
"It is not that bad, Rethea; working with the humans."

He knew her far too well; all those years together as children had ensured to that.

Shaking her head Rethea stood strait and huffed, "I'll decide that once we have finished our mission."

For most of her life she was raised to hate the human race. How was she supposed to suddenly come to their aid and pretend as if all they did to her kind was a lie?
But then.....that was the purpose of their participation in this task now wasn't it? To bring them all to a deeper 'understanding'. That was what the Arbiter had said.

Ice blue eyes falling back to the floor Rethea heard the Ambassador shift uneasily beside her. The tension in the vessel was spreading to all its passengers.

He was dressed in the slightest of armor; grey plates only covering his legs and chest. He wore neither helm nor protection on his arms. He had said it was to give him a less threatening appearance to the humans. Rethea didn’t know why that would work, considering he was a ‘split jaw’ standing at nearly 8 feet in height.

The older male tilted his head and snorted, "I hope you change your mind, Ultra. It is imperative we give our best and cooperate with the humans; the Arbiter needs for our treaty to be strengthened not divided."

His words made her grimace and look to Kal. Her friend stood in silence and watched on; shrugging without a word.

Rethea held back a growl, "I will cooperate with the humans.....that does not mean I will enjoy doing it."

Her fists clenched and she leaned against the wall when their Phantom banked left, then slowed.
Outside deep clangs and odd shouts reached the ear, accompanied by the rumble of the occasionally passing ship. Kal walked towards the side doors, "We’ve arrived.”

A smile was on his mandibles, to which Rethea blinked and stood. Was he looking foreword to this?

White armor shimmering in the blue interior lights of the Phantom she walked to his side, but not before grabbing her energy staff from the wall. It was forerunner in origin; thin energy blades like scalpals on either end. Being an Honor Guard Ultra it had been her weapon of choice. At her hip was a plasma rifle.

Suddenly, a loud hiss sounded and the sides of the phantom cracked open; lighting the hull. Rethea blinked, before wincing painfully as the doors began to lower and her eyes were bombarded with an explosion of blinding light.

She heard Kal chuckle, and she huffed, “The humans keep their ships much brighter than ours.”

Eventually she could open her eyes, and when she did they widened in amazed orbs of blue.

Their Phantom was slowly lowering, and as it did she was provided with the perfect view of the Providence’s hangar.

Humans, just like the ones on the information videos, ran about hurriedly as they loaded supplies and vehicles onto the ship. They were much smaller than she had imagined; kind of odd looking in person.

Still gawking at the people below them, Rethea did not notice as Kal step over and nudge her on the shoulder, “Your mandibles are hanging.”

To this she gasped and snapped her jaws shut, before growling and clenching onto her staff.
Below the humans had begun to notice the arrival of their guests; looking up with some expressions Rethea thought to be curiosity, excitement…….and a few moments….. disgust.

She wasn’t the only one not looking foreword to this mission. The treaty was still fresh; some humans might still hold grudges towards their kind.

Whatever was to meet them down there, Rethea was prepared. Taking stance on the left of the ambassador she nodded for Kal to take his right. She was going to make sure their charge was as safe as he could ever be.

Halo: Stranded (1X1 rp with Nallore)

(Main Oc: Leading guard of the Sangheili Ambassador.)

Name: Rethea ‘Yurume
Age: 30
Race: Shangheili
Class: Warrior
Rank: Honor Guard Ultra

Appearance:



Bio: Rethea was born and raised under the name of ‘Yurume on the planet of Sangheilios, a year before the Human/Covenant war. As a youngling her father, away and serving for the Covenant, wished for her to be married to a male of another estate, and arranged for her to be united with a young boy from a family near them. His name was Kal ‘Mdama; distant relative of Jul ‘Mdama.

Rethea was kept at home and guided to be the perfect wife. She was introduced to her future husband at a young age and they grew to be close friends.

But, as she grew older, Rethea proved to be quite the stubborn girl. She took to the ways of the warrior despite her father’s wishes, and secretly took training from one of her keep's elders. She later refused to marry Kal; much to the disappointment of her family. He shared her disagreement of the marriage and stated that he merely wanted to remain her friend and comrade.

Rethea’s father still serving under the command of the Covenant, was angered, but too far away to ‘bring his daughter to her senses’.
When she reached adult hood, Rethea was one of the first females to ever receive the rank of Honor Guard Ultra (A.K.A "Light of Sangheilios).
Serving as one for many years she led Sangheilios’ finest guard, and was well known.

It was at the occurrence of the Great Schism, when her father was murdered and her marriage to Kal was finally dismissed.
She, and half of her family, chose to join the Arbiter Thel ‘Vadam and his seperatists. The other half, and the entire ‘Mdama estate, chose to follow the Storm Faction and its leader Jul ‘Mdama.
Surprisingly, Kal was not among them. He instead chose to remain with his childhood friend and stand with the Arbiter.

Two years after the end of the Human/Covenant war, the Arbiter came to Rethea requesting that she go on a diplomatic mission to the human colony planet “Aurora”. She was to protect two Human and Sangheilios Ambassadors, accompanied by a warrior of her choice and two humans assigned to aid her in the protection of their charges.
For the guard that was to aid with her mission, Rethea chose Kal. At this time he was a major in the Arbiter’s command, and a fine warrior.

Although honored to be chosen for this mission and grateful for the time with her childhood friend, Rethea was disgruntled.
Because she was born on Sangeilios she had never seen a human in person before. But due to their race’s history, she wasn’t quite prepared to trust them, much less work beside them in a friendly matter.


Personality: Rethea is confident and a tad stubborn, but extremely caring of her loved ones. She can be brave to a fault and never gives up.
Skills: Accustomed to all Covenant firearms, Rethea is also skilled with both the Energy Staff and Sword. Close combat is her forte.
Family/Loved ones: Mother and Father both died at the occurrence of the great Schism. Her only friend is Kal.

(Second Guard)

Name: Kal ‘Mdama
Age: 32
Race: Sangheili
Gender: Male
Class: Warrior
Rank: Major

Appearance:



Bio: Kal was born a few years before the Human/Covenant war, but was lucky enough to have never been recruited into the army of the Covenant.
At the young age of two he was arranged to be married to Rethea ‘Yurume, and was introduced to her when he was a toddler.

As they grew they became close friends, but never anything more. When she defied her father’s plans and became an Honor Guard Ultra, their difference in ranking went against the arrangement of their marriage. The Great Schism was when it was officially canceled, much to their relief.

While his family chose to join Jul ‘Mdama in the Storm faction he left them to serve under the Arbiter and the separatists. He became a Major, and when Rethea came to him to request that he aid her in a mission, he was quick to accompany his friend.

Personality: Kal is a rather quiet soul, but around Rethea he is open and talks often. He obeys orders and goes with the flow.
Skills: Is a master of all Covenant weapons, and has been familiarlizing himself with human firearms after the war.
Family/Loved ones?: Distant relative of Jul ‘Mdama. Friend of Rethea ‘Yurume.

Halo: Stranded (1X1 rp with Nallore)

It has been 2 years since the end of the Human/Covenant war, and the treaty between the Sangheilis and Humans set. While shaky because of each race's distrust for one another, both sides put deep effort into keeping the peace. This has proven hard after both the rising of the Covenant Storm Faction, and the presence of the URF; insurrectionists bent on defying anything and everything UNSC.

To bring their races to a better understanding of each other, a decision was made to form a combined effort to negotiate with a Human Outer Colony.
Thel 'Vadam, the Arbiter of Sangheilios, appointed a Sangheili ambassador and two chosen warriors to accompany him on the mission. They are to meet with the humans' own Ambassador and two of their choice soldiers, before heading for the Colonist planet Aurora.

While some mishaps could certainly present themselves, it is hoped that the work required of the two teams will encourage trust between the races, and to bring the outer colony of Aurora into the forces of the UNSC.

This, is Stranded.

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FORM:

Name:
Age: Optional for Shangheili
Race: Human/Shangheili
Class:
Rank:
Appearance:
Bio: Doesn't have to be long
Personality:
Skills: specialty on the team
Family/Loved ones? Optional. family members, relationships, friendships, etc.
Other:

The Wolves of Red Lake: Season One ((Main Cast Currently Recruiting Secondary Cast Open aswell!))

Ahh. mkay. :) Lokerz had planned something with me but it seems he/she has disappeared. lol I couldn't remember the oc's name at the time so I assumed it was David. :3 Thanks.

Animal Instincts (recruiting!)

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Alex nodded, holding back the annoyed growl in her throat at the mention of guards, "Finding Jerric would be best......"
Although 'Cell Blocks' didn't sound like an extremely comfortable place to sleep, Alex was beginning to feel drowsy. Being trapped and hauled off to a strange place can do that to a girl.....hyrbird.....Whatever.

Setting her racket into the pile of sports things she had gathered Alex nodded with a sigh, "Let's go....."

The Wolves of Red Lake: Season One ((Main Cast Currently Recruiting Secondary Cast Open aswell!))

Sorry guys for going tardy! :/ Been super busy today at our ranch training horses. :3 Purchased a colt named "Darth Vader" and have started his training, and then one of our mares gave birth to a filly. Really want to keep up with you guys so hoping things will quiet down soon. lol

This rp is awesome by the way, Nallore!

Just one question......David....is lokerz OC right? And he's the one you are going to kill off? If so then okay. *Shrug and sigh.

The Wolves of Red Lake: Season One ((Main Cast Currently Recruiting Secondary Cast Open aswell!))

Sky had watched as all of the campers arrived back at camp, each and every one of them covered in the same bloodied cuts across their shirts. With each camper she grew more confused and curious; lost in thought when the last one, a young man, came out of the woods.
Looking up she saw him nod towards her and she returned the gesture, before hearing Riley speak.

They had all loaded into the RV and the camp site had been gathered. Grabbing her horse's reins Sky looked at Riley and nodded to her words, "That would be nice.....thanks..."
Her voice was quiet, both from her confusion of the group's condition and the surprise that someone had offered to hang out, with her.

Since her time moving to this town she hadn't really made any effort to 'hang out' with kids her age.....really she hadn't EVER tried too hard. She just......for some reason it was difficult to really get to know humans.

As the RV pulled away and out of the camp area, Sky looked around at the forest surrounding her. Somewhere out there was a wolf, one content with attacking people. She had to look into this.

Shaking her head Sky turned and walked towards her horse Mya, "Things got a little more interesting around here, haven't they?"
The golden mare lifted her head with a large mouthful of grass and stared with deep brown eyes at her rider. Of course she said nothing, but Sky chuckled and ruffled her forelock, "Let's head back home; I've got a shift at the clinic in....."

Looking down at her wrist watch she went wide eyed, "2 hours!"

Hurrying to her horse's side she climbed up into the saddle and gathered up her reins. They needed to hurry home if she was to make it on time.

The two made off at a lope towards the trees where she had found the campsite, then up the hillside towards her home. Branches caught in her hair and her hat fell off to hang by the chinstring against her back. Wiping a trail of sweat from her brow she shook her head. She was going to be a dirty mess.