knightsoflegend | open ♔ shield base arrival // knights socialization

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open ♔ shield base arrival // knights socialization

WHO || The Knights & agents of SHIELD
WHAT || The Knights arrive at the Las Vegas facility...
WHERE || SHIELD HQ (The Harbor), a desert location near Las Vegas, NV
WHEN || March 2018
HOW || Actionspam

The acting Heads of the Knighthood - Hasmed and Solace - have made a decision that is not easy for many. Given the terrible state of everything happening in America, they've decided to relocate operations entirely to the States, and have secured a facility vaguely near Las Vegas: agreeing to work alongside the S.H.I.E.L.D. organization to find a way to take down Blade. It is certainly possible, with the grim missions that lie before them, that many, or all, of the Knights may never return. Reactions to the announcement are certain to be strong, but it's time to choose what they will bring with them to their new life - and for some, to decide if it's a journey they can bring themselves to take.

Most of the facility is underground, and the Knights are each granted badges that will act as keycards to get them into the barracks area that has been sequestered for them in its own building (called the Enclave), as well as to access the other rooms that are open to their use. It is more or less similar to this, but scaled up in size to account for the larger numbers of people housed on base. There are separate buildings on the base compound for the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (The Sanctuary) and for those members of Hellsing (The Bulwark) who have relocated as well. The entire compound itself is referred to collectively as "The Harbor". Peter Fargason will continue to run training drills daily, attempting to mold the Knights into a more efficient combat unit, and Hasmed, Solace, Koraith, Dovan, and Lis'sa will continue to assign missions to members of the Knighthood, ostensibly aimed towards slowing the tide of monsters and evil doers heading to Los Angeles and protecting Shadowkind in America from the "war on Shadowkind" being waged by the American government, as non-humans are being rounded up as potential threats to the country. Hasmed and Solace have assumed joint leadership of the Knighthood, and appointed no Dragon's Claw to replace either the deceased Sir Bancroft or the now gone rogue Sir Chessing.

Gone is the eclectic decor of the castle rooms, replaced by a much more uniform look to each assigned barracks, which, unfortunately, sleep two to a room because of restraints on space. Feel free to sign up for a roommate on the thread on this post. In fact, everything here is much more polished, state of the art, and modern, which is a jarring change from the castle. How well people adjust may depend on quite a few factors... but for now, they are free to attempt settling in.

[ This is the social log for anything while the Knights relocate to Las Vegas ]

On this post:

Roommate Assignments
Roomie Sign-Up
Phil Coulson | Welcome
Skye | Tech support, Bulwark, Research, Apologies
Gwen | Enclave public areas, Training w/Hellsing, Wildcard
Kenzi | Enclave, Training, Wildcard
Darcy | Bio Engineering & Research, Wildcard
Avaleen | OTA
Sawyer | Enclave, Wildcard
Frankie | Hangar, Technology Room, Have a Beer, Wildcard
Topher | Technology Room, Wildcard
Malina | Scenarios
Rosario | Scenarios
Paige | Training w/Hellsing, the Track, Wildcard
Kali | Training, Elsewhere
Caroline | Training, Common Rooms
Andrew | Technology Room, Rec Room
Barry | Training Room, Various
Cora | Outside, Training, Hangar
Jane | Technology Room, Laboratory, Research, Training
Dimitri | Training
Bo | Training
Lois | Training Room, Common Areas, Various
David L. | Training Room, Various
Kate | Shooting Range, Rec Area
Sweets | In Session
Lila | Shooting Range, Kitchen, Rec Room, Outside
Rory | Training Sessions
Laurel | Various
Hasmed | Various
Toby | Kitchen, Outside
Sark | Training, Wildcard
Integra (w/Alucard) | Training
Edain | Various + closed to Ella
Carol | Training, Hangar, Rec Room
Deadpool | All your Base, Vegas baby!!
Cordelia | Rec Room
Jordan | Enclave various
Ward | Daily routine
Thea | Various
Riggs | Enclave
Jo | Lost
Tony | Sanctuary (w/Coulson), Enclave lab, various

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[ It’s subtle, but there’s an infinitesimal narrowing of her eyes before something akin to grudging respect peeks through. Not many people manage to avoid getting pulled in by her distractions.]

Please. If I were trying to feel you up you wouldn't be capable of complaining. [ ~~Yeah Look. Fuck it.~~ Flirt/Charm 53…. And then she shrugs, like she hasn't just turned on the charm and sets about coiling up the rope. ]

Not a lot of jobs out there for a ten year old street kid. [ Her tone casual, unapologetic and without a hint of embarrassment. ] The kidnapping came later. Obviously.

[ Winking as she walks past to put said rope away. ]

[ well, his will save was an entire 6, so if you think you're going to just walk by, you apparently got another thing coming, because two can play that game easily. he takes a step backwards in sync with her movement and reaches out to grab lightly at her arm, placing him pretty squarely in her space. ] Hey now. [ there's a shift in his voice, to a lower, teasing tone that's actually pretty unfair itself (charm 37). his eyes linger over her features for a second, as he lets her wonder what exactly he's planning to say to that admission. but instead of going for the probing personal questions, what he says is: ] Here I thought it was my turn next.

[ Rather than achieve the smooth exit she was hoping for, Kenzi comes to a stop just inches from a broad chest. His close proximity forcing her to crane her neck, as she becomes all too aware of the hand holding her arm. While she tries to appear unaffected it’s proving far more difficult than she’d like, but then it never was a lack of attraction to Peter that kept her from crossing that line, (Will Save 23).

It’s quick, but it’s there; The flicker of surprise at his response and while she’s been steering the tone of the conversation until now? She’s not quite so in control as she opens her mouth to speak this time. ]

Technically speaking… [ Her voice dipping low to equal his. ] I said if.

[ Her breathing altered by the shift in the air between them as she tries to keep her gaze locked on his, rather than be pulled down to his mouth. ]

[ peter doesn't budge, doesn't release her, but lets his eyes continue to travel, making zero effort on his part to not look at her lips. his hand slides around to a lighter grip on her arm from beneath, one that feels more like an invitation to draw her near, than a firm attempt to keep her from walking off.

in fact, he seems to be leaning imperceptibly closer as he adds: ] Maybe I need to work on my escape artistry too.

I do like a challenge.

[ It’s as if she can feel the path his eyes travel like a physical thing, her lips tingling as the heat of his touch and warmth of his body is enough to draw her in. She pulls in a slow, measured breath and immediately regrets it as his scent invades her head. A warmth pooling low in her belly as her gaze finally dips to follow the curve of his lips.

It’s then that his words penetrate the lust-fueled haze in her head and she tries to blink out of it. This time breathing through her mouth as she forces her gaze up, once more. ]

That’s not the impression you usually give. [ (Will Save 35) ]

[ this usually works so much better. But rather than say ‘mayday, mayday’ or fall into the trap of asking what exactly she does think of him (he’s pretty sure he already knows), he slips his hand down to hers, twining his fingers through the rope that she’s gripping there and smirking, eyes locking back on hers with a hint of defiant humor ] Stick around you’ll find out I’m full of surprises.

[ Her face gives next to nothing away as she feels his hand shift, her head tilting ever so slightly as their eyes meet once more. Slowly, very deliberately, she pulls her arm from his hold. What little distance there is closing as her hand comes to rest against his chest, their others all but joined by the rope they grip.

She’s painfully aware of the way their bodies lightly brush against each other with every breath she takes. Of the hard, muscular chest beneath her hand as she looks up at him and she does allow her gaze to dip to his lips once more lingering for a moment before she relinquishes the rope to him. ]

Be a sport and put that away for me, would you. [ Patting him on the chest and making a move to casually disengage. ]

[ welp. he looks down at the rope and back up at her, knowing he's got a tiny window to make any other move, and while he considers it - really, really considers it, he can't help but think she's either just toying with him or punishing him somehow or other, and either prompts him to just let it go.

the disappointment is visible, but he doesn't look like he holds it against her either, grasping the rope and nodding his head a few times, lips pressed together in a 'welp' expression. ] Yeah. Sure.

[ he turns around himself to head towards the cabinet on the wall. almost muttered beneath his breath, half to himself, he adds: ] Happy to help.

[ Perhaps it was both. Or neither? For the litany of reasons that all seemed important 30 seconds ago, until she saw the look on his face. The fact is, there was no scenario in her head where he would be the one disappointed and she knows, without a shadow of doubt as she watches him, it’s not just for show (sense motive Nat 20).

Each footstep she takes towards the door feels heavier as she struggles to resist the urge to look back, Kenzi all too aware that the safe option here would be to pretend she hadn’t seen that look and simply keep moving.]

I like surprises… [ She almost begrudgingly admits as she slows to a stop. Kenzi’s fingers tapping a staccato rhythm on her thigh before she turns back to look in his direction. ] So… surprise me and maybe I will.

[ that slows his own steps towards the cabinet and he pauses with his back to her for a long moment, trying to get a read on her tone, before turning around to face back to her with a thoughtful expression on his face...

that slowly breaks into a smug smirk, as his free hand slips something out of his back pocket and holds it up to face her between two fingers.

it's her access card. :') sleight of hand 34 ]

Dropped something.

[ Her mouth falls open with her denial, Kenzi reaching into her pocket and yet before she can even confirm its absence, she knows it won’t be there.

While she attempts what was supposed to be a chastising look? By the time she steps closer to retrieve her card, there’s no mistaking that light in her eyes. Especially as she’s having to bite the inside of her cheeks to keep the stupid grin from her face. ]

I bet you think you’re so smooth. [ Though it sounds far more like a compliment. ]

[ and he's just gonna flip his hand back up so that the card is held up over his shoulder with a 27 reflex save game of keepaway, a small light of victory dancing in his eyes as she draws closer to reach for it ] Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think I detected a note of [ gasp ] surprise for a moment there.

[ Her smile is still determined to win the fight with her face, even as he snatches her card away and it’s possible that she has the maturity of a twelve year old because dammit if this doesn't make him more attractive somehow.

She has to look away for a moment, glancing off to the side and shaking her head like she finds all of this amusing when in reality she’s just trying to find some semblance of composure before she meets his gaze once more.]

Apparently I’m not the only one with skills. [ Dear god, help. She is so screwed. ] So what else you got?

Well [ his lips curve back upwards into an easy smile, clearly bolstered by her own unstoppable grin, and the hand from which the rope still dangles slides around her waist smoothly, letting the coil fall to the floor, his hand hooking her inwards ever so slightly with an easy pressure, as he lowers the card to offer it to her in exchange for the admission ] I’m one helluva dancer.

[ She doesn't resist, despite the fact that there's a voice screaming 'duck and cover' in her head as if a bomb will fall at any moment. She appears to be having trouble hearing it over the sound of her own libido as he draws her closer.

Kenzi inhales a slow, slightly shuddering breath as she takes her card from Peter, holding it against her chest like a pathetic shield that can in no way act as a barrier between the two of them. She can say with a 90% certainty that whatever is happening right now is a terrible idea... But she's equally sure that she forgot every reason why the second his hand made contact with her lower back. ]

You dance? [ Two for two in the surprise department, she allows her smile to curve her mouth this time. Curiosity shining in her pale blue eyes as she lifts her chin to meet his gaze.

She doesn't look away as she slips her access card back into her pocket before holding her hand out palm up. ]

Prove it.

[ something close to delight dances in his eyes for a moment that she’s willing to take him up on it, and even that there’s still an aspect of challenge to her response. ]

It’s too bad we’re a little light on music here. Think you could provide? [ he fixes her with a ‘stern’ look and adds: ] Better be something with a beat. [ there’s a teasing edge to the warning, but he’s not granting her any extra space, keeping her held in place as he nods at the pocket where her phone sticks out, not taking her offered hand yet. she's gotta use her spot-i-whatever first. ]

[ For a second there she thinks he's was going to use the lack of music as an excuse, but for better or worse he's committing to this and even if he ends up being terrible? There's a definite swell of respect all the same. ]

Yes sir. [ Light dancing in her eyes as she retrieves her phone and distractedly pulls up the app.

Hitting random, she's prepared to keep going until a suitable tune starts up... but the moment the beat kicks in she has to press her lips together to keep from laughing out loud.

Hey Mama - David Guetta ft Nicki Minaj

Well played Spotify gods. Well played.]

I can work with this.

[ no shit, this hooker got a nat 20 dance check, so prepare to throw your panties out the window. he slowly bobs his head a few times this way and that, feeling out the beat and apparently decides that it's adequate for their purposes, reaching out to take her hand finally, once her phone is slid away. he immediately spins her out in one smooth, languid motion before reeling her back towards him and sliding his hand more fully against her waist than even before, easily slipping into step. these hips tell no tales. ]

You and me both.

Hot in Here - Nelly

[ With her own 24 Dance Check (34 with Charm), she's no slouch herself, that much evident by the way her body turns, the flourish of her hands as he pulls her back and settles her against his body.

If she weren't so totally screwed before. Welp.

Her gaze locks with his and she allows Peter and the music to guide her, Kenzi's hand sliding up his chest to rest against his shoulder as her body responds to every roll and turn of his hips.

He did promise that he was full of surprises... but dayum. It's gonna be hard to throw those panties when she's pretty sure they just evaporated. ]

Edited 2019-03-09 05:10 (UTC)

[ my dice are incorrigible. i say this, because as they move against each other, his hands seem to hit just the right places, his hips hit just the right pressure when they dip against hers, and the way he looks at her is positively searing. why? because i rolled another nat 20 charm check right in a row here for his next comment ]

Y'know... I've met a lot of girls on a lot of worlds all around the galaxy. But I've never seen eyes like those.

[ Her body is screaming for her to throw more than just her panties right now because just when you thought things couldn't get any ~~worse~~ better... Kenzi crit failed her will save.

She can't help the soft whimper that spills past her lips. Her body pressing closer, the slightest of pressure on his shoulder as his words roll through her, setting off a swarm of butterflies in their wake.

Her mouth falls open, scrambling for a witty comeback to lessen the moment but all that comes is the quickening of her breath for reasons that have nothing to do with dancing. ]

[ get gotten - ben lee

none of her reactions are lost on his stellar sense motive check, and he lifts one hand to brush the hair off her neck with his fingers, surprisingly delicate, his touch wisping against her skin just enough to leave goosebumps trailing behind. his eyes fixate again on her lips, his face drawing close enough that she can feel his breath warm against her own, his body swaying more slowly in time with hers. when he speaks, his voice has enough of a roughness to it to send a thrumming through her, and it sounds like she's not the only one losing a bit of herself, desperate for some relief to the tension. ] If you don't want me to kiss you, you'd better say so right now.

[ She peers up at him from beneath a veil of long, dark eyelashes. Only vaguely aware of the way their movement has slowed to become a dance of intent, rather than a performance. She pulls her lower lip in between her teeth as every molecule inside her body seems to vibrate as he closes the distance. The warmth of his breath causing her eyelids to flutter closed as she dares to breathe in his scent once more.

It's not so much a deliberate move, but rather a reaction to everything happening right now; Her hand moving across his shoulder and following the curve of his neck until her fingers gently graze his jaw. She can feel her heart hammering against her ribcage, her head tilting just so as if to invite him in but she doesn't dare open her eyes, unwilling to risk the chance of shattering this moment and when she speaks, it's barely more than air passing her lips. ]

Shut up and kiss me.

[ she literally doesn't have to ask twice. the warmth of his palm cradles against her neck fully now as he leans in and kisses her deeply, his lips parting against hers not long after with a sense of near urgency. his body presses firmly into hers, his other hand grappling her flat against him, and his tongue brushes against her own a few times in an experimental tease, before turning more firmly hungry, fingers twining through her hair as he keeps her face locked to his. it's v take charge, v manly. but there's also a surprising amount of sweetness to his touch, at least something emotionally genuine there. ]

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[ There's just the hint of a grin lingering on her lips as he closes the distance, but it melts when his mouth claims hers with a need that steals her breath away. She'll probably never admit it to him, but she's been thinking about the possibility of this moment for more than two years now, and she can honestly say the little fantasy that had played out in her head? Had absolutely nothing on reality, in spite of, or perhaps even because of the time in between.

Her body molds to his hard frame, her grip on him tightening as his fingers become tangled in her hair, his hunger fueling her own as the remnants of her resistance are torn to shreds beneath his fingers. (Sense Motive Nat 20)

It cracks something inside her chest, her own touch becoming more insistent in reply as she groans against his lips. Her own need, almost desperate now as she tries to eliminate any distance between them. ]

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/edits for this song cue

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