* Luana walks into the training room, looking substantially better than she did
earlier, although still not great. "Sir. I apologize for the fact that my
actions on the mission reflected badly on you. I won't let it happen again."
<Ten> (Rowy? WD?)
<Ten> (er, Mecha, WD)
<Ten> (Gotta remember who's who)
<Luana> (I'm here!)
<Keiko> (Up to him.)
<Togo> Don't worry about it too much. You probably should've waited to check on
Jaime until after the Abomination was down, but you're hardly a grizzled field
op yet, so it's understandable. Not good, but understandable.
<Luana> Yes, sir.
<Togo> Just remember for future reference. Concern for teammates is good, but
you're no use to them if you're dead. Eliminate the threats, then tend to the
wounded unless the remaining threats are so minor that you can afford to leave
them to others.
* Luana nods firmly.
<Togo> Right then. Of somewhat greater concern was your aim, or lack thereof. We
were making progress in the static target practice, but obviously your
improvement there didn't carry over to the field. So we're going to try to
simulate field conditions in your fire throwing training.
* Togo starts up the scenerio, and motions for Luana to follow him into the
training room proper.
* Luana follows!
<Togo> [In the training room, a pair of sheep appear! Aww, how cute. Well,
except for the tasers they're holding in their mouths.]
* Luana struggles to hold back a smile.
<Togo> ... those weren't supposed to be sheep. *pauses* Eh, doesn't matter.
Should work the same.
<Luana> What were they supposed to be?
<Togo> Here's the deal. Two sheep. Hit one, it disappears. You have three shots
to hit both. If one gets through, it zaps us both. If both get through, both zap
us both. It's set to a moderate voltage, but it'll still sting like all hell.
<Luana> Okay.
<Luana> Um... should I start now?
<Togo> They were supposed to be were-sheep, actually. And yes, whenever you're
ready.
<Luana> What's the difference?
<Togo> ( Just tell me if you hit or miss when you roll )
<Togo> About 200 pounds and a lot of teeth.
* Luana fires, pauses for a split-second, then fires again, pause, and a third
time.
<Luana> 3 2d8
* Dicesuke throws the bones for Luana (3 2d8) and gets a natural 8 for a result
of 7 12 8.
<Luana> (Made the first, but that's it.)
* Luana frowns. "I probably need to stick to the regular sheep at this point."
<Togo> [Luana hits the sheep on the left with her first shot, and it fades away
in a puff of smoke! Unfortunately, her second shot is off by a good margin, and
the sheep gets closer. Her third shot goes wide, and it advances again, and
then... *ZOT*]
* Togo winces a bit at the shock.
* Luana yelps when the second sheep gets her.
<Togo> ( Do the shots one at a time so I can describe. Point is to get Luana to
work under pressure. )
<Luana> (Right)
<Togo> [The sheep reset at the other end of the room. "Focus, Luana. Don't think
about the shocks, just keep your eyes on the target."]
* Luana nods, and tries firing again.
<Luana> 2d8
* Dicesuke throws the bones for Luana (2d8) and gets a natural 4 for a result of
4.
<Luana> (Made!)
<Togo> [The first sheep disappears with a mournful 'baa'.]
* Luana breathes, then fires again.
<Luana> 2d8
* Dicesuke throws the bones for Luana (2d8) and gets a natural 11 for a result
of 11.
<Luana> (Noooo)
<Togo> [The second shot misses! The sheep lets out a relieved 'baa' and
advances!]
<Luana> 2d8
* Dicesuke throws the bones for Luana (2d8) and gets a natural 9 for a result of
9.
<Luana> (And we get zapped again!)
<Togo> [The sheep lets out a triumphant 'baa' as it advances again! *ZOT*]
* Togo winces again.
* Luana lets out a noise that's more like a 'yeek' this time.
<Togo> [The sheep reset. "Again. Try focusing on the fact that you really,
really don't like pain. Works for me."
* Luana focuses really hard, and fires.
<Luana> 2d8
* Dicesuke throws the bones for Luana (2d8) and gets a natural 11 for a result
of 11.
<Luana> (Let's put it this way - my ACV is 7.)
<Togo> ( I know. S'gonna be a long night, unless you want to suddenly apply your
soon-to-be-spent CP as a moment of sudden clarity. =P )
<Togo> [First shot misses! Both sheep advance!]
<Luana> (I would love to, but I'm not sure it works like that. On the upside, I
actually did fix my character sheet, and will send it off as soon as the session
ends.)
<Luana> (I think we might be better off fading to black at this point. Her aim's
not really gonna get much better right now.)
<Togo> ( Okay, let's finish this set then. )
<Luana> 2d8
* Dicesuke throws the bones for Luana (2d8) and gets a natural 15 for a result
of 15.
<Luana> 2d8
* Dicesuke throws the bones for Luana (2d8) and gets a natural 14 for a result
of 14.
<Luana> (....Ow.)
<Togo> [The sheep just shake their heads as Luana's shots go wild, and they both
advance. *ZOT* *ZOT*.]
<Togo> ... right then. This is gonna take some time.
<Togo> Just be glad I didn't go with my first idea and give them chainsaws.
* Luana winces at the thought.
<Togo> Kidding, of course. Now take a deep breath, focus, and let's do it again.
<Togo> [Fade to black. Or possibly taupe.]