The Courtyard

The Ripper watched everyone from an alley, her gasmask still covering her face to keep people from recognizing her. It didn't work with everyone, but it worked well enough. It covered up the look on her face. The pain, the dread. The Ripper was a strong woman physically, and that made her angry. She could survive things that the rest of these people couldn't.

They were cursed with mortality, she was cursed with knowing that no matter how powerful she was she couldn't help everyone.

"The Horne family pub is over there if anyone feels they need a drink or food." Nina told the Sol Tower survivors, pointing to the pub. "Some fast food, medical tents, cafes, there's a WCPD station, and so on." She continued, "There's pilots, mercenaries, and many more if you all want to charter flights off the planet or to other cities. We have a convoy taking anyone who wants to join to Van Leugen."

An Invictus security jogged over to Nina, whispering to her and then pointing to Athena. "Send her over." Nina said, nodding. The security agent beckoned to Athena, "Sonia, Fatin and Phinx made the move to VL. I'll make sure you have room on the convoy to join them." Nina told Sonia.

"Appreciated. But, if you'll excuse me, I need to check on my lab. I left Franco there." The Englishwoman said, "Make sure everyone is accounted for." She ordered the Sol Tower security that had come with the group, "You have my number if you need me, Tabitha."

Sonia gave Tabitha a smile before she began to walk off.

Hearing this, Tabitha seemed confused, "Are you moving Sol Corps interests to Van Leugen then? Have the shareholders agreed to such a drastic move?" it was impeteous perhaps, but well being she was being offered a place in this Van Leugen she deserved to know right. There were other logistical issues for one the Chief Founder had gone completely and his sister or daughter she could not remember which. And well though she did not follow the market strange things had occurred of late. Things that had no apparent explanation. Of course moving would be sane after all this, but Sol Corporation had been her life for damn near five years. Maybe she could have been more, but well she was happy with receptionist as a whole.

As she pondered this, a woman dressed in a green uniform approached over, "Athena Ivanova, I am not sure if we met before. I spoke with your founder Fantin I believe about business concerning my previous employers. The Vankoryth Detente. Alas they are now toothless and my skills are useless. Thus I must now find people deserving of my work. I can offer you my metaphorical blade and teeth, as well as strength. I am a vampire, I won't lie, but I promise I have self-control and harm only those I am asked too.." pausing she revealed her fangs carefully before continuing, "I am Former OSNAZ (Russian Special Forces) and highly skilled in most actions. You need not worry about my competence. My loyalty for Casren will never be an issue I promise." she finished before adding, "I have heard tales of this Van Leugen. It seems the sort of place that needs some aggressive tender loving care. Nothing too extreme, but as well as being exceptionally skilled. I am rather adept at Interrogation." since she had no resume, she merely had to remember details like this.

"Invictus interests, Tabitha. Don't worry. Just relax." Sonia said to the woman as she continued on her way, "Make yourself at temporary home!" She called our before disappearing into the crowds.

Nina meanwhile turned her attention to Athena, "I remember you." She told the vampire, "I'm Nina Sekova. When I'm not armored up like right now, I handle bringing in new recruits." Nina told Athena, "When you say interrogation, do you mean torture? We don't condone torture."

"What else can you do? Don't be afraid to be detailed."

Tabitha nodded somewhat in relief but also little shocked. Of course she did not have time to really reply. So instead opted to just relax and mingle, maybe see if she could help. Although it was largely doubtful she actually could. Nonetheless she had to attempt, correct?

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Meanwhile Athena nodded staring at them both, "I understand. Torture is a definite no. I can, but I won't resort to such methods unless ever asked. As for what I can do. Most females in WW2 who were soldier's were usually taken on as snipers. I am what American's would call a crackshot I believe. Nonetheless I am skilled in multiply firearms and command an air of massive respect. I will never fail in any job put before me and being I am a vampire I also have the added benefit of my vamperic strength as well as speed. Before I joined Vankoryth Detente I was locked up in Siberia so I have also the benefit of survival. I can grow stronger with drinking blood, but because I subsisted so long without it. I can last months without proper feasting whether enemy blood or blood provided by hospitals." pausing she took a breath, her senses could pick up the blood all over this place, it was making it slightly agitated, but she had control, "I am also good at tracker specific people. If you hired me I would be best as a Commander or Covert Ops, of course that is your decision, merely providing suggestions."

Nina listened to the woman, removing the rifle slung over her shoulder and handing it off to a passing Invictus soldier. "It's not every day someone new comes in and starts taking charge. And it won't be today. But, you should leave your contact information with me." The Serbian woman told Athena.

"That way I can give you a contract and see how you handle yourself on a job. After I assess you we can see where you fit, if you fit."

Asteroid materializes from the void.

Asteroid vanishes into nothingness, but you get the feeling they are heading somewhere else.

Sabnach has arrived, coming from Main Street.

Sabnach has left the area, heading northeast into Main Street.

Sabnach has arrived, coming from The Palace.

Sabnach vanishes into nothingness, but you get the feeling they are heading somewhere else.

Aiyanna has arrived, coming from The Palace.

Aiyanna has left the area, heading northeast into Main Street.