The Red March

Posted on Fri Aug 10th, 2018 @ 8:17am by Lieutenant Commander Sarah Dufrai
Edited on on Mon Sep 3rd, 2018 @ 3:29pm

767 words; about a 4 minute read

Mission: Mission 1: The Return to Faltan
Location: Vrayvale City - Marketplace
Timeline: MD04 - 1635

Already in the afternoon as the streets seem more alive and carefree than before 'Mmm the Jade had some strains here, that was for sure...people seem careful but more relieved somehow' Sarah thought as she sold another bag of her supplies "Miss Salvatory! Miss Salvatory!" A young voice came from Sarah right as she looked seeing Caecia rushing to her "Yes dear?" Sarah looked a bit confused and just saw Bacchis ignore the scenery 'Even he seems more relaxed...' Looking back at Caecia that was catching her breath for a second.

"I...thought you heard? The Jades are gone, they are no were to be found and people are relieved of this!" Caecia said with a big smile on her face, she was overjoyed with the news that the bad men were gone.

Sarah did her best not to react in her own fashion, the typical duh reaction "I thought I sense some good vibes from the streets this morning" Sarah said with a smile 'Maybe I went overboard with that massacre, but at the other side they did deserve it...' She thought as Sarah smiled towards the customer that had ordered another bag and gave it to her with the credits in return.

"Those vibes might be the music over there" Caecia replied as a little smartass and gave a smile towards Sarah with a giggle.

Looking at the direction of the music and sign "That might also be it, but the Jades are gone so that's good" Hearing a hum of disagreement from her side as both Caecia and Sarah looked at the sound seeing Bacchis shake his head "You don't tend to agree?" Sarah looked a bit confused at him.

"Oh no..."He replied with a sign and gave the bag towards the customer and nodded to him while receiving the credits "However the Faltan Security had found the bodies of these thugs in ...well bloodbath is a small word" He shrugs as a customer shrugs "I heard it was a demon! Out of nowhere it appeared and attacked these Jades to punish them for their behavior!" Bacchis shrugs and crossed his arms "No, this is most likely the Red Guard that is taking the area for themselves, i have spotted them in the area"

"The Red Guard?" Sarah blinked, she did see reference on the files that were at the hideout, it had indications of a turf war.

The customer blinks "You don't know the Red Guard?" Bacchis waved his hand "She is new here, so even the Jades were a cruel welcome package for her" He turned toward her "The Red Guard are rude but loyal former militia group that operates from Jaifnard. They are always interested in exploiting the weaker areas and claim it as their own. Thought their taxes are doable" He pointed out.

Sarah did as if she was thinking very deeply, which was true in some regards 'Jaifnard is a city that is used for primary mining. One of the three important mines here on Faltan. Makes only sense that people try to lay claim on it. However the people here are glad about their arrival, something is different about this faction' Looking back at Bacchis "What is so great about them? I mean you praise them"

Bacchis smiled "Well they are the former militia of our beloved Faltan, they deserve to protect our grounds," He said with pride as the customer inclines "If the demon does not grab them also! I heard it was called Gray Mist" Bacchis laughs "Trust me, the Red Guard makes that demon a head smaller for sure!"

Trying her temptation to hold her laugh "I bet they do" Trying to keep herself positive in this conversation 'So I am called Gray Mist, another achievement' Sarah thought as suddenly a man rushed by and her eyes narrowed seeing him stopped at the stand of Bacchis "Something going on?"

"News just reach, there was a shot fired at the government building! Starfleet was there" The man said, "There are wounded and rumors were told that more starfleet officers arrive at the scene!"

Unchanged in the reaction, Sarah shrugs 'I guess the Captain did not heat my warning...typical men' Looking back at the next customer "Can I get you a fresh bag of carrots, ma'am?" Sarah did not break her cover because some foolish Captain did not listen to her. Her duty was to intelligence and to get information for them. Not to save their life every damn second.

 

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