Liege RepresentativeThe welcome procession is not particularly long, but it does attract attention. Everyone is dressed in their finest apparel, every button gleaming. Standing in front of the others is a woman with clearly expensive implants. She bows in a solemn curtsy. "Rogue Trader! Footfall welcomes you! On behalf of the Liege, Lord Vladaym Tocara, allow me to express my joy at your arrival. The Liege awaits you at his residence, but should you have other business to conduct on the station, I will be honoured to serve as your guide!"
YOU[Address Idira] "Who's coming?"
Idira"Judging by the voices, there's a lot of them. Angry. They've got teeth, but they aren't that sharp. Their strength is their numbers..."
Cold"Pray, what are you talking about? What could you mean by such a cryptic pronou—" She doesn't get to say the rest.
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YOU"What's the situation on Footfall?"
Liege Representative"There are certain problems, Your Lordship/Ladyship, but the Liege can acquaint you with them far better than I."
YOU"I'm ready to pay the Liege a visit."
Liege Representative"Of course, Your Lordship/Ladyship. Please, follow m—" She doesn't get to finish.
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YOU"I would like to have a look around the station first."
Liege Representative"Of course, Your Lordship/Ladyship. Please, follow m—" She doesn't get to finish.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I don't need an escort."
Liege Representative"Certainly, Your Lordship/Ladyship! As you w—" She doesn't get to finish.
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Cold(sequence)
CassiaCassia's lip curls slightly. "This is so familiar — behind the amber-coloured scattering of words of welcome, far less appealing hues lurk, murky and diluted. The look of someone accustomed to lying and hiding their intentions."
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IdiraIdira jerks her head, shakes it, and hisses through her teeth, "Someone's coming. And they're coming for us. Watch out, Lord Captain."
AbelardAbelard sighs and casually places his hand on his weapon.
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Entry point 2 of 5
Liege Representative"Your Lordship/Ladyship, forgive me for not welcoming you with the appropriate obeisance. We were told that you would prefer to arrive on Footfall incognito, and so we are trying to attract as little attention as possible."
Liege Representative"I'm here on the behalf of the Liege of Footfall, Lord Vladaym Tocara. The Liege awaits the chance to speak with you at his residence, but if you happen to have other business to attend to, I can serve as your guide and tell you about the station."
YOU[Address Idira] "Who's coming?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What's the situation on Footfall?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm ready to pay the Liege a visit."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to have a look around the station first."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I don't need an escort."continues where this line first appears above
Cold(sequence)continues where this line first appears above
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ServantThe shivering young servant looks up at you with horror in his eyes. "Emperor p-protect me... They killed... killed..."
YOU"A gang of puny thugs attacked me — the Emperor's anointed, Rogue Trader von Valancius. Such a poorly organised attempt on my life can only be seen as a personal affront!"
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Abelard"I would wager that this was not an assassination attempt, but rather a common raid. The halfwits had no idea that they would run into you, Lord Captain. Still, it wouldn't hurt to be on our guard. The great have been known to fall to the pathetic, we can attest to this from our recent experience..." Abelard frowns and rubs the bridge of his nose as if fatigued.
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Servant"Y-Your Lordship/Ladyship, those guys were A-A-Anvers... they're a gang... they're the worst, I'm telling you! They're scared of no one, not even Liege Tocara..." He glances around like he's expecting more bandits to appear.
YOU"A gang of puny thugs attacked me — the Emperor's anointed, Rogue Trader von Valancius. Such a poorly organised attempt on my life can only be seen as a personal affront!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Fear not, young man. We took care of the attackers. Do you know who they were?"
Servant"Y-Your Lordship/Ladyship, those guys were A-A-Anvers... they're a gang... they're the worst, I'm telling you! They're scared of no one, not even Liege Tocara..." He glances around like he's expecting more bandits to appear.continues where this line first appears above
Cold(sequence)continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Stop quivering, unwashed worm, and answer me — who would dare to attempt such an outrageous attack?"
Servant"Y-Your Lordship/Ladyship, those guys were A-A-Anvers... they're a gang... they're the worst, I'm telling you! They're scared of no one, not even Liege Tocara..." He glances around like he's expecting more bandits to appear.continues where this line first appears above
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YOU"What was that? An attack right on dock?"
Servant"Y-Your Lordship/Ladyship, those guys were A-A-Anvers... they're a gang... they're the worst, I'm telling you! They're scared of no one, not even Liege Tocara..." He glances around like he's expecting more bandits to appear.continues where this line first appears above
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YOU"Does this kind of thing happen often around here?"
Servant"Shooting, yes... Attacks on nobles, not very often... Unless it's the Anvers. They're vicious. Not a week goes by without them killing and gutting somebody. They're wicked h-heretics. They respect nothing. They f-follow no rules!"
YOU"A gang of puny thugs attacked me — the Emperor's anointed, Rogue Trader von Valancius. Such a poorly organised attempt on my life can only be seen as a personal affront!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Fear not, young man. We took care of the attackers. Do you know who they were?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Stop quivering, unwashed worm, and answer me — who would dare to attempt such an outrageous attack?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was that? An attack right on dock?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does this kind of thing happen often around here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Go and report this to the Liege."
Servant"Yes... I'm sorry, Your Lordship/Ladyship... I'll just go report to the Liege... They killed her, they killed my lady, oh, this is terrible!"
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YOU"Go and report this to the Liege."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Fear not, young man. We took care of the attackers. Do you know who they were?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Stop quivering, unwashed worm, and answer me — who would dare to attempt such an outrageous attack?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What was that? An attack right on dock?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does this kind of thing happen often around here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Go and report this to the Liege."continues where this line first appears above
Cold(sequence)
Idira"Every time. I warn them, and then they go all, 'Dear Emperor, our lord and saviour, how could this have happened, who could have thought?'" Idira spits on the ground in annoyance.
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Liege RepresentativeBehind her polite, soft tone, you detect the slightest hint of nervousness. It is as if she is reciting a reply she has carefully prepared beforehand.
Liege Representative"You really should talk to the Liege about this. I'm just—" She doesn't get a chance to say the rest.
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Liege RepresentativeHer reply seems candid, her tone pleasant and smooth.
Liege Representative"You really should talk to the Liege about this. I'm just—" She doesn't get a chance to say the rest.continues where this line first appears above