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Idea: Autumn is cut off at the "when--" when Arsenal says his reminder through the radio.

Lightsworn, how close did the informant get to Reader?

Just one question: Do the pandas have wine ? I like this idea a lot. Reader would definitely want to stay human, and also alive, so if it would be possible for the panda to get him before it's possible for the all-too-eager soldiers to kill him, that woul be awesome. Reader is also definitely in favor of Vondra winning, as people are much more fun to torment than pandas.

New Reader/BusDriver post up! Yes, Terry, this is your chance to take at least part of your rightful revenge on Reader

Mistwraith followed him into the bus, trailed by the sparking mist that seemed to follow her everywhere. Before she sat, she spoke. "Where are we going? I want to know who this Quicksilver is." She sat, a flourish of mist spreading out from her seat. BusDriver started the bus. "To HQ. And you'll see who he is when we get there, capisce?" She seemed subdued, and didn't say any more. BusDriver was content to let the ride continue in silence; the mist inside the bus thickening and slowly obscuring his vision. He finally gave up trying to see through it and opened to door to let some of it flow out; as this was a party bus, the windows were locked shut. I probably should call ahead... BusDriver thought. Quicksilver wouldn't want me just showing up with a brand new powerful Epic. He got out his mobile and spoke into it. "Surveillance, you there?" "Right here," Surveillance's voice affirmed. "Where are you, Driver? Aura and Horizon got here more than a half hour ago." "Ran into some trouble," BusDriver said, making a right turn. "Found a new Epic; she almost crushed me with an entire Calamity-cursed building. Says she wants to join us though." "Right-o. I'll warn Quicksilver." The mobile clicked as Surveillance hung up. BusDriver put his mobile away and continued to drive to HQ. When they were about halfway there, BusDriver heard a loud ping on the roof. Curious, he looked up out of the windshield and saw a thousand little tiny specks of light arching over and falling towards the Dalles. One landed in front of him. A burning arrow. Shocked, BusDriver floored the gas. He looked up at the mirror, where he could see Mistwraith suddenly grip her seat, then look up at him with an arched eyebrow. He answered her unasked question. "We have to get to Quicksilver, and fast. Someone is sparking attacking the Dalles!" Autumn and Steven left. Reader felt as if he should have said something snide, something to tick Autumn off, but when he finally recovered fully from his flashback, they were already out the door. Yes, Springfield’s alive, but it’s not like he remembers me, right? Reader assured himself. Besides, he’s not here in the Dalles with Steven, otherwise he would’ve come with him, right? Content with his conclusion, Reader reached under his desk to grab yet another empty goblet--his last--and a new bottle of wine. He unstoppered the wine and started to pour himself a gla-- Sirens went off. Reader heard bustling around in the hallway outside his office. Fearing the worst, he stood up--taking his now-full goblet with him, of course--and went up to the door. Before he could open it, however, it swung open in front of him, showing an escort of four soldiers. “Reader, come with us,” the lead soldier--it just so happened to be Terry Bloom--said. “We’re taking you to the Bunker.” The Bunker. That could only mean one thing. They were being attacked. And Reader hated it when they were being attacked. He had no defensive or offensive powers to speak of, so the soldiers all took him to the safest spot in town they could, a place they called the Bunker. And Reader had to do everything they said with exactness, because if he was ever in even the slightest of danger of being kidnapped.... He’d never been told this, but he Read it off of every soldier sent to him during times of trouble. Reader, if taken by any opposing force, would be such a huge asset that Vondra had issued an order. “If Reader is ever in a position where he could be taken by an opposing army, I would rather he died than be taken and turned over to the other side.” Well, Reader would rather he not died, and so he followed the soldier’s orders with precision, because if any of the soldiers caught any inkling of a chance that Reader would be kidnapped...well, they’d be more than happy to make sure he wasn’t. Reader stepped out of his office and let the soldiers surround him. “Who is attacking us?” he questioned of the soldiers as they walked out of the church. Unfortunately, they were all thinking about it, so he couldn’t just Read it off of them. Bloom turned around and started walking backwards, looking down at the ground. “Well, you’re not going to believe this, but...” Reader sighed. “Stop it with the drama Bloom. Just tell me. Who is attacking the Dalles?” He took a sip of his wine, letting the flavorful liquid slide down his throat. Bloom looked up at Reader’s face. “Pandas, sir. We’re being attacked by an army of pandas.”

Gotcha. And, if that is the case, then Reader knows about said plan, knows that he can do nothing to stop it, and knows that whatever happens, during times of disaster, he absolutely must do everything the soldiers tell him.

I bring this up again, as I'm writing my next Reader post.

This would've totally happened if the pandas had attacked the area the church was in. EDIT: I'll write up a post when I get home. Kobold, would it be plausible that the soldiers would come in and get Reader and take him to a sort of "safety bunker," as he doesn't have any offensive or defensive powers to speak of to help against the invasion?

I'm rolling with this name until we come up with something different, in the which case I'll edit Reader's next post. EDIT: Oh yeah Backtrack's still in his office . I'll wait till he's gone to do Reader's next post.

Chimera appeared at the entrance, trailed by a large bear and a wolf. He didn't seem to be followed by any other animals, and-- Timeport started. Are those....wings? The wolf spread out its wings, and the bear bared its teeth, revealing a pair of poisonous fangs. Chimera looked sideways at his axe, then turned and whispered something to his animals. He faced Timeport again. "Hello, Timeport, I'm Chimera. I'm not looking for any factions to join at this time, but may I be of service in another way? I have many creatures for sale that could be of use to you," he said coldly, a tone of displeasure hidden poorly behind his diplomatic voice. Timeport assessed the situation. Chimera had a wolf that could fly, a bear that could poison, plus whatever additional powers he had. But Timeport had an advantage: he could resurrect, and he was pretty sure Chimera's creatures couldn't. He smiled, then hefted his battle axe and rested it on his shoulder. "Oh, but Chimera, Corpsemaker doesn't want just a few of your creations. He wants all of them. And, of course, he doesn't want any of his enemies to have your creatures. So, if you want your creatures"--he looked at the two animals--"and yourself to survive, I suggest you join up with us."

I know I asked this already...but what are the two Chimerans Chi brought with him *sheepish grin*? I just can't seem to keep it in my memory banks

Would it be plausible that the church caught fire? Or maybe some soldiers came in and warned Reader...anyway, now I don't need to have Reader writing his own Reader Glass ship anymore

Panda, does the siege happen the next morning or what? Because I could've sworn it was afternoon in the Dalles right now.

*sigh*Is there a really light or faded blue pony? Because that would probably be better. Also, if there could be a little kid pony around her that would be great

They will suck your character in, Panda. They've already got Timeport and Reader. It's only a matter of time before they do Mommy and BusDriver and Miner. And the Panda. They will get him. I'm sorry

I like the second one too

He does kind of seem that way.... Maybe he will write that. Or maybe not. Even he himself doesn't realize his feeling for her . He'd probably write a mystery novel, then publish it under a psuedonym, just so he could spoil the ending to everyone who read it.

What? That doesn't exist, that never has existed! What are you talking about? Stop staring at me like that! Your mother never loved you! I actually have absolutely no idea what Reader would do in his spare time....

No one...to torment? Now I have to decide what Reader does when he's alone and has free time

I'm sorry. The covers are really really awesome , but something is bugging me. I know this is really really nitpicky, but you're showing sand. And it's dark. It's never dark on Dayside, that has the sand! Okay. Rant over. Proceed. They're awesome!

Apologies for double post, but Kobold, since you're on, what does Reader do while he's not tormenting pink-sunglass-wearing, past-seeing Epics?

I feel it appropriate to repost:

For you birthday, we gave you... ...a new Question thread! YAAAAYYY!