Post by Diana of Themyscira on Jul 8, 2021 17:22:28 GMT -5
Participating Characters: Wonder Woman & Batman
Forum Location: Europe
Time of Day: Early evening
Weather: Clear and cool
Thread Location: Kasnia
Premise: Vandal Savage remains a prisoner in Kasnia and Queen Audrey is having him moved to a newer more secure facility beneath the rebuilt palace. She's called in Diana for some assistance. Audrey expects it to be a simple task but things generally don't go as smoothly as hoped.
Even just hearing the name “Vandal Savage” Diana began to see red. After everything he’d done to try and sabotage the timeline and become supreme lord and dictator over the known world, it was a massive understatement to say that Diana was not a fan. His attempts to overthrow the Kasnian government and undermine her friend Princess Audrey hadn’t helped his case. The last time Diana had seen Savage was after Superman had returned from the future and they’d prevented him from gaining access to Atom’s lab and acquiring some kind of world destroying material that apparently would have ended life as they knew it. Diana didn’t know how Savage had escaped his imprisonment in Kasnia, but The Justice League had made sure that he was promptly returned there after intercepting him Boston. It was probably unease at Savage’s previous breakout that had prompted Audrey to reach out.
Diana walked beside Audrey, followed by an escort made up mostly of guards, as they made their way towards the remains of Kasnia’s old palace, destroyed during Vandal’s coup attempt. Since the jail had been underground, it had almost completely survived the blast from Savage’s rail gun and had since been reinforced and security tightened, but it still wasn’t as secure as it could be, or very practical. Audrey had commissioned a palace that rivaled the one she lost, honoring the old but incorporating her own ideas and style. It also had a state of the art containment facility where Audrey planned for Vandal to enjoy an extended stay.
“Thank you for coming, Diana. It’s been too long.” Audrey’s words dripped with her thick Kasnian accent. She looked well, certainly better than the last few times Diana had seen her. The circumstances that left Kasnia’s king gravely ill and Audrey abruptly ascending to the throne were tragic and unexpected to say the least. Yet, the ‘world renowned party girl’ matured quickly in her new role and Queen Audrey wore her queenship well. “I wish this reunion could have been under better circumstances. Once all this unpleasantness has been dealt with you must join me in the palace so we can catch up before you go.”
“My Queen,” A uniformed man approached the pair of them as they neared the entrance to the facility. He bowed respectfully, “Everything should be ready to begin the transfer on schedule.”
“Good. I believe you remember Wonder Woman.” Audrey gestured toward Diana standing beside her and towering over everyone. The man nodded, curtly. “She will be here as back-up to oversee the transfer.” Audrey looked up at Diana and gestured back to the officer that had joined them, “This is my captain of the guard. He is coordinating the move from this facility to the new one. It should be a simple matter but we previously underestimated Vandal and his connections. I don’t plan to make that mistake again.”
One of the men in the entourage leaned over to Audrey and spoke softly, “Your Highness, you are needed back at the palace now.”
Audrey sighed and looked back to Diana, “It’s always something. I take it you will be all right on your own?”
Diana nodded. “I always am. We’ll talk later.” She watched for a moment as Audrey and the others made their way back to the transport that would return them to the palace, then turned back to the guard.
He looked at her through a scrutinizing gaze, “I-”
Diana put up a hand and cut him off. “I’m not interested in getting in your way or stepping on your toes. This is your show. I’m only here to assist. You let me know what you need from me.” Of course, if Vandal got loose? All bets were off.
“Fair enough.” He agreed, “We’re still getting ready. I’ll give you an breakdown on the plan just before we’re ready to move if you like. You’re welcome to come down or wait up here.” And with that he turned back toward the facility’s entrance, barking orders at the various soldiers and guards meandering about. Diana decided it was best to wait up here at least for the moment. Seeing Savage sooner than she had to wasn’t exactly appealing and simply observed the goings on and studyed the terrain.
Tag: Bruce Wayne
Forum Location: Europe
Time of Day: Early evening
Weather: Clear and cool
Thread Location: Kasnia
Premise: Vandal Savage remains a prisoner in Kasnia and Queen Audrey is having him moved to a newer more secure facility beneath the rebuilt palace. She's called in Diana for some assistance. Audrey expects it to be a simple task but things generally don't go as smoothly as hoped.
Even just hearing the name “Vandal Savage” Diana began to see red. After everything he’d done to try and sabotage the timeline and become supreme lord and dictator over the known world, it was a massive understatement to say that Diana was not a fan. His attempts to overthrow the Kasnian government and undermine her friend Princess Audrey hadn’t helped his case. The last time Diana had seen Savage was after Superman had returned from the future and they’d prevented him from gaining access to Atom’s lab and acquiring some kind of world destroying material that apparently would have ended life as they knew it. Diana didn’t know how Savage had escaped his imprisonment in Kasnia, but The Justice League had made sure that he was promptly returned there after intercepting him Boston. It was probably unease at Savage’s previous breakout that had prompted Audrey to reach out.
Diana walked beside Audrey, followed by an escort made up mostly of guards, as they made their way towards the remains of Kasnia’s old palace, destroyed during Vandal’s coup attempt. Since the jail had been underground, it had almost completely survived the blast from Savage’s rail gun and had since been reinforced and security tightened, but it still wasn’t as secure as it could be, or very practical. Audrey had commissioned a palace that rivaled the one she lost, honoring the old but incorporating her own ideas and style. It also had a state of the art containment facility where Audrey planned for Vandal to enjoy an extended stay.
“Thank you for coming, Diana. It’s been too long.” Audrey’s words dripped with her thick Kasnian accent. She looked well, certainly better than the last few times Diana had seen her. The circumstances that left Kasnia’s king gravely ill and Audrey abruptly ascending to the throne were tragic and unexpected to say the least. Yet, the ‘world renowned party girl’ matured quickly in her new role and Queen Audrey wore her queenship well. “I wish this reunion could have been under better circumstances. Once all this unpleasantness has been dealt with you must join me in the palace so we can catch up before you go.”
“My Queen,” A uniformed man approached the pair of them as they neared the entrance to the facility. He bowed respectfully, “Everything should be ready to begin the transfer on schedule.”
“Good. I believe you remember Wonder Woman.” Audrey gestured toward Diana standing beside her and towering over everyone. The man nodded, curtly. “She will be here as back-up to oversee the transfer.” Audrey looked up at Diana and gestured back to the officer that had joined them, “This is my captain of the guard. He is coordinating the move from this facility to the new one. It should be a simple matter but we previously underestimated Vandal and his connections. I don’t plan to make that mistake again.”
One of the men in the entourage leaned over to Audrey and spoke softly, “Your Highness, you are needed back at the palace now.”
Audrey sighed and looked back to Diana, “It’s always something. I take it you will be all right on your own?”
Diana nodded. “I always am. We’ll talk later.” She watched for a moment as Audrey and the others made their way back to the transport that would return them to the palace, then turned back to the guard.
He looked at her through a scrutinizing gaze, “I-”
Diana put up a hand and cut him off. “I’m not interested in getting in your way or stepping on your toes. This is your show. I’m only here to assist. You let me know what you need from me.” Of course, if Vandal got loose? All bets were off.
“Fair enough.” He agreed, “We’re still getting ready. I’ll give you an breakdown on the plan just before we’re ready to move if you like. You’re welcome to come down or wait up here.” And with that he turned back toward the facility’s entrance, barking orders at the various soldiers and guards meandering about. Diana decided it was best to wait up here at least for the moment. Seeing Savage sooner than she had to wasn’t exactly appealing and simply observed the goings on and studyed the terrain.
Tag: Bruce Wayne