Kultainen gives a VERY inspiring pep talk to the team.
Max takes the advice but misses the shot.
Mich lands a couple of mighty blows, saving Mr Bisons bacon as the Alpha succumbs.
As it falls it lets out a keening wail and you hear the tunnels and ducts around the base thud as all the remaining Stridermanders and striderwhelps flee the complex.
Rocket drops the one of the Striders as it tries to flee, the last one beats it for a vent and doesn't look back.
/end combat
"That thing is magnificent, truly a worthy trophy" the Brigadier looks chuffed.
The Brigadier starts checking through the room, noting a cache of 'trophies' in the alphas nest.
Jomp comes and starts cleaning the Brigadiers rifle.
"Well then, I'm done here. You can help me drag this thing back to town"
The Brigadier shrugs, "Suit yourselves"
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"Let us gather up their precious artefacts and see if returning them to the greenhouse does some good. We might also want to try and separate out their bones into individual piles... that might help their sense of identity. Sprout though... sounds like she is quite happy as a ghost. We might want to see about getting her some company, or a worthwhile task to spend her time on.
I wonder if she would help do research for the Starfinder society?"
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As the alpha falls and releases its grip on Mr. Bison he breathes a sigh of relief. Quickly regaining his composure, he decides to give green a parting gift in the form of a 15' cone of electricity.
"Electric Thunder!"
He then takes 10 minutes to recover from the beating he took from the alpha and jury rig some temporary repairs on Zangief.
"Mich, you are a formidable warrior. If you ever decide to participate in the gladitorial matches on Akiton feel free to contact me and I will have my corporate sponsors take care of your entry fee and place you in the most lucrative fight card on the planet." He then hands Mich his comm unit. "Can you take a picture of me and the alpha now?" He floats over to where the dead alpha is lying and poses for a picture.
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Thanks! I like to help!!! says Mich to Mr. Bison.
They take a picture of Mr. Bison, floating over the dead alpha.
I think it's a good one!
Then, they help Kultainen recovering other object and taking care of the bones of the dead skittermanders.
Poor guys, they tried to help and were misunderstood... what a sad story...
You scour the Allsix Assist base and find a bunch of items that each of the Skittermandes held dear, from busted old toys, to a wedding ruing, through to a musical instrument and a loose packet of flower seeds.
Each time you return an object of emotional significance to the pile of skittermander bones, one of the spirits appears, glowing with an aura the same color as their previous fur. They hug Sprout and give you all a big wave.
As you 'anchor' and re-unite the five confused spirits, the Allsixers seem ecstatic to be reunited as a team once more and begin dancing in a bit of a circle - happy to have found themselves again.
Sprout chimes in "Thanks for helping out nufriends, we will be ok now. There's some really tasty super rare mushrooms growing here which you can take back, they can be used to grow more!"
The ghosts all converse for a moment and then Sprout speaks for the group "We have each other, and Compy can communicate with the world and let us know what is going on. We can't leave, and being judged by Pharasma and the great nothing sounds really boring. Thanks for offering though!"
"Then farewell nufriends! Feel free to come back!"
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On the way out Brigadier Teshgari asides to you all, "We now know about the secrets buried in Gadraveech, and buried is where it belongs. Clearly the murders were scrubbed from the archives for a reason, Starfinders revealing damaging information that could tarnish the Veskarium’s reputation on Vesk-3, would wound the relationship that the Veskarium have recently begun to cultivate with the Starfinder Society. If you are are ever directly questioned, what you found was the site of a terrible accident, someone must have tripped and fallen with some explosives with tragic outcomes. Thoughts and prayers"
"We all on the same page here?"
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"What happened in the past should not corrupt the excellent relationship that vesk and skittermanders have today. During times of unrest mistakes are made. I'm sure that Spout's crew could have been a little more careful in their own operations - it is easy to understand how a fireworks display could be mistaken for an attack."
I also hear that ghosts are not always the most reliable of witnesses, and even Compy... after all this time.
"Good... good" the Brigadier seems happy, but awaits to see if there are any objections "No point spoiling today over things so long ago"
You get the Alpha dragged back to the outpost, the Brigadier seems very satisfied with the result "If this is an example of the working relationship we can expect going forward I think it will be very worthwhile for everyone". Jomp and Mimzy give you their warmest goodbyes, and Mimzy ensures you are all well stocked with quality pastries and treats.
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You return to Radaszam on the Brass Clutch.
"Reports were positive from the Brigadier, seems things went well, she did mention something about 'can be trusted to remain silent', do I even want to know?"
"Hmm, I take it things weren't exactly smooth but if you have been asked to keep something confidential as that was what the Brigadier thought prudent then we will speak no more of it. It clearly doesn't have a potential embarrassment to the Society attached or you'd fill me in, but I trust your judgment and simply express my thanks for your good work down there and for the capability you provide to the Society"
/end!
Kultainen Vaimo
Maxamas Maxamas
Mich Igan
_Rocket_