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Mark the Wise

Second-in-command to Lucifer himself, he is bent on retrieving the daemonus which escaped his grasp.

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a character in “The Multiverse”, as played by CountryQueenofAlivia

So begins...

Mark the Wise's Story

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Character Portrait: Randin D. Kaye Character Portrait: The Umibozu Character Portrait: Motoko Kusanagi Character Portrait: Aeka Takayama Character Portrait: Jegun Lobos Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm
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Genevieve remained silent for the longest time, allowing the exchange to go on without her input. Despite her apparent nonchalance, her right hand rested on the .44 magnum snug in her hip holster. Strangers made her nervous, since trusting a stranger had put her in her current predicament. Her mind wandered for only a moment as she remembered that day ...

"Hi, I'm Mark." He smiled, showing off dimples and a row of pearly whites. "I'm new around here ... Could you give me directions to the library?"

"Sure," Genevieve could barely function as she spoke. "Follow this road to the second light, turn right and once you come to the fork, go right. It's the first building on the left." She couldn't help but smile back, he seemed so sweet. If only she had known ...


She brought her mind back to the present, turning toMotoko. "How can I help?"

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Character Portrait: Randin D. Kaye Character Portrait: The Umibozu Character Portrait: Motoko Kusanagi Character Portrait: Aeka Takayama Character Portrait: Jegun Lobos Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm
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#, as written by Nemo
"You're coming with us, then?" Randin looked between Zacariah and Lobos. That was good. Something told Randin that this fight was far from finished - Aeka was going to need all the protection she could get.

As he checked his weapon and prepared to go topside with the Judacarius detail and Motoko, Randin gave Genevieve Bordeaux a serious look. She wanted to help? After all they'd already put her through? Without having any personal attachments to Aeka whatsoever?

"I admire your courage, sai," Randin nodded towards the daemonus, "if you want to come with us, I'm not gonna stop you, but-" He gestured towards the warzone that the bar had become. "-I mean, it's dangerous. Are you really willing to risk your life for someone you don't even know?" There was no condescending warning in Randin's words; he spoke with the calm, ordered temperance of a man who is simply laying down the facts. While the detective didn't want to see anymore innocent lives lost in getting Aeka to safety, he also wanted to make sure that Genevieve knew exactly what she was getting herself into by offering her assistance.

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Character Portrait: Randin D. Kaye Character Portrait: The Umibozu Character Portrait: Motoko Kusanagi Character Portrait: Aeka Takayama Character Portrait: Jegun Lobos Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm
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Genevieve merely shrugged. "I have nothing left to lose, kid. Should I finally die after all these centuries, I would much rather die saving a life than running away from my own." She glanced to the battlefield before them, knowing too well the risks and dangers she was getting into.

"I will warn you, though, that if my company is accepted, there will be a risk of great danger. I have been running from something which could endanger the entire group. However, if we trust each other and work together, I believe we can handle it." She looked to the man called Randin, wanting to finally trust someone again. "What say you?"

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Character Portrait: Randin D. Kaye Character Portrait: The Umibozu Character Portrait: Motoko Kusanagi Character Portrait: Aeka Takayama Character Portrait: Jegun Lobos Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm
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It was finally when Motoko managed to free herself from helping with the Princess, that she turned to speak to Genevieve.

"Couldn't be any worse than what we're running from." She said, starting towards the door of the bar. "Let's go." She said, turning out towards the Undermarket.


"Let's make this nice and slow, and try not to attract any attention." She added, nodding to Randin.

"Kaye, take point, You; help them carry her out the door." Motoko said flatly. "When we reach the surface, we'll need to head about ten miles south of Fort Veritas, off the main highway."

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Character Portrait: Randin D. Kaye Character Portrait: The Umibozu Character Portrait: Motoko Kusanagi Character Portrait: Aeka Takayama Character Portrait: Jegun Lobos Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm
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Genevieve moved to assist in carrying the girl out the door. Should the demons of Tera manage to detect the small amount of magic she'd used earlier, her group would need to vacate the decimated bar speedily. "Ready when you are, people."

MEANWHILE AT THE WING CITY ENTRANCE ...

"She's not far from here, my leige," the younger demon told his superior. "Jen should be approximately fifteen miles South of here."

Mark observed his surroundings quietly for a moment. This was his first time leaving Terra, and his thoughts of granduer started to grow. Perhaps the Prince of Darkness might consider putting him in charge of this flourishing planet? He turned his attention to his minion. "You better be right about this. The sooner I have my favorite chew toy back, the less likely I'll kill at random."

The demon soldiers looked at each other nervously while the guide gulped, "Right this way, sir."

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Character Portrait: Randin D. Kaye Character Portrait: The Umibozu Character Portrait: Motoko Kusanagi Character Portrait: Aeka Takayama Character Portrait: Jegun Lobos Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm
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#, as written by Lobos
While Molk and Tholk started cleaning up the tavern, Zach worked with Genevieve to move the table to the door, inhaling deeply as he ran scents through draconian nostrils. Something seemed off, yet with Jegun around, the man was content to play defensively.

Jegun himself strode through a gap in the wall, ducking slightly. Holding his Soulbringer at the ready, the Judicar scanned the area, his gaze sweeping high as well as low. A rough place at any normal time, given the sudden violence unleashed, he noted the telltale signs of paranoia and suspicion in closed doors, bolted windows. The streets were empty of the usual bustle. And still his hackles rose.

Something's wrong.
"I know. Someone doesn't belong here."
Too many strangers here recently.


His mouth tightening its scowl at Kyriel's confirmation at his suspicions, he let Randin take the lead, his free hand loosening a blade in its sheath. Chill temperatures roiled around him, his influence of cold agitated.

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Character Portrait: Randin D. Kaye Character Portrait: The Umibozu Character Portrait: Motoko Kusanagi Character Portrait: Aeka Takayama Character Portrait: Jegun Lobos Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm
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The assassin's personal defense system cloak was neigh flawless. The killer stalked the prey and waited for the opportune moment to strike. Surprisingly the assassin would have had no guns and no visible weaponry in hand or stowed on body even if not under the cloak. The hunter waited, knowing that Aeka's guard was too much to contend with at this time. Patience would be needed. The opportunity would present itself eventually.

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Character Portrait: Randin D. Kaye Character Portrait: The Umibozu Character Portrait: Motoko Kusanagi Character Portrait: Aeka Takayama Character Portrait: Jegun Lobos Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm
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Genevieve helped move the table as best she could, as such an item was an awkward one to move. As she helped Zach steady the table, she peered down at Aeka. The poor girl's face was pale and still, stirring Genevieve to mentally say a small prayer for the girl. She called over her shoulder, "Which way are we headed? I mean, not to take the lead, but if we're going to avoid as much trouble as possible, shouldn't we take a less direct route out of the city?"

She shifted uncomfortably. The idea of Mark the Wise discovering and attacking the group plagued her mind. She hoped the girl could be taken care of before they ran into the likes of that maniac.

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Character Portrait: Randin D. Kaye Character Portrait: The Umibozu Character Portrait: Motoko Kusanagi Character Portrait: Aeka Takayama Character Portrait: Jegun Lobos Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm
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#, as written by Nemo
Randin nodded at Genevieve. "I'll stand with you then, sai. Come hell or high water, we face it together."

Taking point, Randin looked over his shoulder to ensure that the rest of the detail was prepped, and that Aeka was properly secured. "We make straight for the surface towards the transport. Once Aeka's loaded in, we'll head for Motoko's safehouse." He looked back at Lobos. "And on my father's face, I swear, you'll never see me again in this bar."

His hand trailed down to the magnum holstered in his side, his eyes flashing out into the deep dark beyond. The fighting had scattered much of the traffic in the Undermarket, leaving many of the crooked pathways and smoggy streets eerily silent. Though the Umibozu were gone, Randin couldn't shake the chill in his gut that told him something was wrong. He only hoped that whatever danger still hunted them could be stopped - and that no more blood would be shed in doing so.

He straightened his belt and lifted his feet.

"Alright then. Let's go."

Into the Undermarket they went.

The setting changes from The Penance Tavern to The Undermarket

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Character Portrait: Randin D. Kaye Character Portrait: Motoko Kusanagi Character Portrait: Aeka Takayama Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm Character Portrait: Adam Ruin Character Portrait: Genevieve Bordeaux
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As Genevieve helped Zach move Aeka into the Undermarket, she thought of her enemy and wondered if Mark the Wise had managed to detect her small use of magic. Hopefully not, as that would mean he could show up any minute now. Her magic was something of which he had often made use while he controlled her. How unfortunate it was he had decided to finally trust someone else to watch Genevieve. Apparently, he had believed ten years of servitude was enough to break her.

"I'm following you, uh Randin, wasn't it?"

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Character Portrait: Randin D. Kaye Character Portrait: Motoko Kusanagi Character Portrait: Aeka Takayama Character Portrait: Jegun Lobos Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm Character Portrait: Adam Ruin
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#, as written by Nemo
"That's right," Randin replied to Genevieve, "don't think I caught your name." He looked over his shoulder briefly and nodded towards her imposing .45 magnum. "...though if you're always packing heat like that, I think we're going to get a long just fine." He patted his own magnum, holstered placidly at his side, before offering the daemonus a respectful nod. It mine as well have been a firm handshake.

He turned back, a low snarl escaping his lips as he looked ahead towards the throngs of merchants and consumers that still mobbed the streetways. It seemed the Umibozu attack had done little to deter the Undermarket patrons from their daily business.

"Fuckin' Terrans..." the detective spat as he weighed his options, "...don't know how to duck and cover." His eyes shifted suspiciously between the shady strangers. While he supposed the Judicarius presence would deter most of the miscreants from trying anything, Randin was far from willing to lead a wounded Aeka through the crowded slums of the seediest commerce district in the city. The open streets left them totally exposed - the close-shouldered crowds were an encroaching assassin's playground.

"Any clearer path?" Randin turned back to Lobos, "or are we taking a stroll through the lion's den?"

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Character Portrait: Randin D. Kaye Character Portrait: Motoko Kusanagi Character Portrait: Aeka Takayama Character Portrait: Jegun Lobos Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm Character Portrait: Adam Ruin
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"We need to find our way to the sewers, the Aschen had tunnel networks that span all over the place." Kusanagi said, turning to Randin.

"I re-purposed a tripartite era Aschen underground bunker complex as a safehouse. There's all manner of Aschen equipment that we can use there." She said, checking a digital map of the area through her Cyberbrain.

"Including an AutoDoc and an Immersion Tank, something we can use to stabilize the Princess and get her to where she is able to move on her own." Motoko explained.

"it's easily defensible and capable of withstanding a direct nuclear attack and orbital bombardment. Aschen paranoia is going to pay off for us." She added, gesturing down the street. "We need to move south, and quickly." She said, her eyes scanning the crowd.

"We're not safe here, something or someone is following us." She said, using her gut feeling.

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Character Portrait: Randin D. Kaye Character Portrait: Motoko Kusanagi Character Portrait: Aeka Takayama Character Portrait: Jegun Lobos Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm Character Portrait: Adam Ruin
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"It's Genevieve, but I go by Jen," she told Randin. She shifted her arms slightly on the door/gurney just in case she needed to reach her weapon. She kept her eyes on the crowd, scanning for any familiar and unwanted faces. "It's amazing how it's as if a battle never even took place around here."

She listened carefully to Kusanagi explain where they needed to go. "I remember there being a sewer entrance down the next street to the right. Let's hurry."

MEANWHILE . . .

"Care to buy a nice pair o' shoes, gov'ner? It'd be a nice add to her lov'ly duds." A dirty saleswoman practically shoved the dusty leather shoes into Mark's face.

In response, he waved his hand in her direction, giving her a new incurable disease. She would die slow and in terrible pain as punishment for her annoyance. Mark and his lackeys passed through the Undermarket as best they could.

"Almost there, sir."

Mark had had enough. He took the energy reader from the young demon and with great speed, he pierced the heart of the host with his demon blade, killing both the host and the demon instantly. In the large crowd, nobody noticed the body crumpled to the ground.

As he read the scanner, he mumbled, "If you want something done right ..." He led the procession forward, not knowing he was passing Genevieve and her group at that very moment.

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Character Portrait: Randin D. Kaye Character Portrait: Motoko Kusanagi Character Portrait: Aeka Takayama Character Portrait: Jegun Lobos Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm Character Portrait: Adam Ruin
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"It's Genevieve, but I go by Jen," she told Randin. She shifted her arms slightly on the door/gurney just in case she needed to reach her weapon. She kept her eyes on the crowd, scanning for any familiar and unwanted faces. "It's amazing how it's as if a battle never even took place around here."

She listened carefully to Kusanagi explain where they needed to go. "I remember there being a sewer entrance down the next street to the right. Let's hurry."

MEANWHILE . . .

"Care to buy a nice pair o' shoes, gov'ner? It'd be a nice add to her lov'ly duds." A dirty saleswoman practically shoved the dusty leather shoes into Mark's face.

In response, he waved his hand in her direction, giving her a new incurable disease. She would die slow and in terrible pain as punishment for her annoyance. Mark and his lackeys passed through the Undermarket as best they could.

"Almost there, sir."

Mark had had enough. He took the energy reader from the young demon and with great speed, he pierced the heart of the host with his demon blade, killing both the host and the demon instantly. In the large crowd, nobody noticed the body crumpled to the ground.

As he read the scanner, he mumbled, "If you want something done right ..." He led the procession forward, not knowing he was passing Genevieve and her group at that very moment.

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Character Portrait: Randin D. Kaye Character Portrait: Motoko Kusanagi Character Portrait: Aeka Takayama Character Portrait: Jegun Lobos Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm Character Portrait: Adam Ruin
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#, as written by Lobos
A few tense minutes later, and the sewer exit was before the group. As everyone made preparations to move, Jegun paused, a buckshot of implanted thoughts going through his mind. Flashes of a lycan he'd heard in passing, Marie? Maria? A familiar hammer laying in the dust. A symbol, and emblem. A known emblem.

He hissed an indrawn breath.

"Zach, continue on. I'll send Xiv to meet with you." Reaching down to his belt, he pulled off his pager, thumbing it on. Peering at it a moment, he spat a colorful curse, tossing the device on the tabletop. "Deal with that."

"Where are you going?"
"Off world. People stirring shit pots that make this look tame."

Turning his regard to Motoko and Randin, the man nodded. "Good luck, and be ready to catch one ugly bill from all this. That was my establishment shot to shit back there."

As Jegun strode back the way he'd come, Zach paused to snatch the pager, seeing the alert from Gabby on it. "Fuck me."

"Let's get a move on."

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Character Portrait: Randin D. Kaye Character Portrait: Motoko Kusanagi Character Portrait: Aeka Takayama Character Portrait: Jegun Lobos Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm Character Portrait: Adam Ruin
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Making their way through the Undermarket, and inevitably towards the sewers, the group would find a fairly moderate trek out into Wing City's sewers.

Motoko looked back, and fourth, maybe she was checking to see if anyone was following the group, before she turned towards a tarp, and some metal paneling.

"Randin, watch my back." She ordered before she reached forward, wrapping her hands on the metal paneling an pulling it, and the tarp aside. Once the debris was pulled aside, it revealed a metal door with a shimmering blue keypad. The numerals of the keypad were likely alien to everyone but Randin and Motoko.



Motoko looked once more before she reached out and entered the seven digit code, one that had since been reprogrammed. Once the code had been entered, the metal door clacked as the latches within the door came undone, and the Major was able to turn the knob and open the door.

On the other side of the door was what looked like a train platform, and a single monorail car that sat silently on the tracks.

"Get her inside, and we can make our escape." She said, moving quickly to open the door to the side of the monorail, before looking to Genevieve.

"You'll be safe with us, help me get the Princess into the Monorail." She said, looking to the Judicars that accompanied.

"Your help is appreciated, but you don't have to carry on if you don't wish, we should be okay from here." Motoko added.

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Character Portrait: Randin D. Kaye Character Portrait: Motoko Kusanagi Character Portrait: Aeka Takayama Character Portrait: Jegun Lobos Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm Character Portrait: Adam Ruin
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#, as written by Nemo
Randin kept watch as Motoko worked, his magnum drawn.He motioned for Genevieve ton bring the princess inside as the door slid open and turned towards the Judicarius detail.

"Once again, you have my thanks," he nodded, "and if we should ever meet topside, consider me in your debt."

He would follow whoever entered the safehouse inside.

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Character Portrait: Catherine Dumitrescu Character Portrait: Fenrias Hallvard Character Portrait: Brandon Hammerstine Character Portrait: Uriel Spencer Character Portrait: Xiaolian Boyuan Character Portrait: Zacariah Grimm
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Fenrias Halvard leaned against the entrance to a darkened alley. He watched the happenings of the Undermarket with keen eyes from the shadows as he searched for a potential mark or client.

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Remy "Gambit" LeBeau straightened his coat as he noticed several suspicious patrons entering the market. This place had sure become popular since it was confirmed to have existed... damn those pesky news reporters! Wing City had always been a place of change, but... his precious respite!

Finishing up his transaction with the final vendor he'd come here to see, Gambit then began to make his way back towards his age-old home.

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