[jjb2158]

Listening as a few concerns and questions were raised, Oberon pulled out his canteen and took a sip of the still hot coffee within. Once the talking was done, he cleared his voice before speaking. "Some very good questions to ask. Now, where to begin..." he said, half talking to himself. "From what the report said, there are roughly five to ten guards remaining. Enough to watch the perimeter, but not enough to guard it from an attack. As for the village, you're looking at roughly a hundred people, give or take. The village itself has the ocean to the west, a heavily dense forest to the east, and open roads to the north and south.

Taking another sip from his canteen as he glanced over at Camelia and then towards Bianca. "As for the pack of Grimm, not much was reported on it other than the fact that there was a nearby pack. My guess would be to expect a lot of Beowolves and maybe a few Ursas as well. As I always tell those in my class: hope for the best, but expect the worst."

"Lastly, in regards to the group of bandits: the townspeople couldn't catch anything that would indicate that it was one of the more well known bandit groups nor was there any indication that it was the works of the White Fang. That being said, we can only deduce that it is just a smaller group of bandits that were fortunate to catch the town off guard. There is an extremely small chance that they will return, but should you encounter the group of bandits, then you are to fall back and wait for reinforcements." Giving each student a smile, Oberon hoped that it would be enough to reassure them. "Remember, though your objective is to protect the village, you must also protect each other. No point in this mission if you all end up dying, right?" he remarked with a slight smirk. "Don't worry though, my mission here today is to make sure that none of you end up dying. You can rest assure that I intend on making sure of that. Now, any other questions?" he asked as he looked out of the window. "We should be arriving to our destination within an hour or so."

OOC: I'll probably do a time jump to when we land after a few posts if you guys are alright with it? Just let me know.

[nathan67003]

(I'm okay with it.)

Camelia leaned back in her seat - at least, as far as her equipment allowed. Sure, having her 3 - or 2, depending on how you look at it - always on hand was incredibly handy, but it did have the disadvantage of not allowing proper lumbar support. Oh well.

Never mind that, though; Camelia was already trying to think up a strategy. She crossed her arms, trying to evaluate her options. If that many guards were enough to keep a good watch over the perimeter, then the settlement was small enough to allow somebody to quickly run from one side to the other, which meant the forces could be spread thinner and not really suffer from it.

The layout was somewhat good, as well. Ocean on one side - little risks coming from there, but worth keeping in check. The greatest danger was probably the forest. Depending on thickness and proximity, it may be difficult to plan for the enemy's advance. However, the roads offered little to hide with, making sentries far more efficient.

An asymmetrical spread of the remaining guards along the perimeter and people, interspersed with the students, would be for the best. Any group could ask for reinforcements verbally and still probably be heard. If the worst came to pass, regrouping the villagers and surrounding them would be a way to go. That way, nobody would get hurt - as long as enough fighters remain.

Camelia looked away from the floor, her eyes focusing on her teammates, ready to take in anything they had in mind. "Alright, I may have a plan, but first, what do you guys think? Any ideas?

[Zerco]

Blanc shook her head to Camelia's question. It shouldn't be too hard to defend the village from a pack of Grimm that is mostly made up of Beowulfs, and the bandits might not even show up. "I am fine with anything really... I'll leave it up to you guys." She said after she shifted her eyes away from the window and at her teammates. I'm fine with anything as long as water isn't involved... Blanc thought. Having a fire based semblance while near water would make it really difficult to make any use of it in a fight. She wasn't feeling confident enough to tell them what her semblance was just yet either.

I am also okay with skipping ahead.

[The Mythic Scribe]

(I'm alright with it too)


Bianca listened to Professor Oberon as he filled the group in on their questions, stifling a laugh at Teddy's look in the meanwhile. The situation didn't seem too bad so far, knock on wood, especially the fact that it was just one of the smaller groups of bandits. The other stuff she only half-processed, strategizing and shit like that wasn't exactly her thing. She was the brawn and the shadows, not the brain or the leader. Seemed like the same couldn't be said for Camelia though. So considerate to take in the opinions of others.

"You just go ahead, Sugartits," Bianca drawled, not really caring that the professor was there as well. "I'm a Vacuan, remember? We don't really think before acting. Or really think at all..." A smirk materialized on her face to show that she was most definitely joking. "That being said, I won't hesitate to challenge you if I don't like something." To heighten the effect of her words, Bianca gave Camelia a patronizing look before turning her attention to her weapons. The gun was hidden by her tank, held tight by a strap on her waist that stood for a holster. Her knuckledusters hung loosely on her belt loops, partly covered by the length of her top. The tonfa were more prominently displayed, or at least they would be if she wasn't wearing her cloak. They hung from two holsters on her hips, from which Bianca took them out and brought them into sight, polishing them absentmindedly. In actuality though, she was using the excuse of looking at the shine to examine her teammates more, trying to sneak a look at their weapons.

[Mikelobmike]

Teddy relaxed a little as the focus seemed to be taken off of him for the time being. He took a second to think of the possible strategies, deciding that simple would probably be best. "Well...I think having people keep watch over the perimeter and being ready for an attack at all times would be the best in this situation. B-Butyouguyswouldknowbetterthanme..." he said, panicking slightly when he realized he drew attention to himself again. He went back to hiding behind his backpack, sticking to the adage 'if I can't see them, they can't see me'.

[jjb2158]

Listening intently to the others talk, Oberon turned his attention towards Camelia. "Go ahead and share your ideas, Camelia" he said gruffly. It'll be interesting to see what ideas they all come up with he thought, smiling slightly through his thick mustache.


OOC: Short post for me as there's not much for me to say. I'll time jump after each of you go through a turn unless you guys want to go another round after that.

[nathan67003]

((Up for a time jump whenever.))After listening to everyone's replies, and very vividly thinking about making Bianca experience 6 times her own weight while staring at the aforementioned lass with a look that could've turned hell into a frozen wasteland, Camelia went ahead and exposed her plan.

"Alright, here's what I was thinking. If that many - 5 to 10 - guards are enough to keep a good watch over the perimeter, then the settlement's small enough to allow somebody to quickly run from one side to the other, so we can afford to spread ourselves out without jeopardizing everything. From what I know, even though every side is problematic, the worst is probably the forest side. Depending on its thickness and proximity to the settlement, it may be difficult to plan for the enemy's advance. The roads, however, offer little to hide with, so sentries will have a better time doing their job.

With all that in mind, I'd suggest an asymmetrical spread of the remaining guards along the perimeter and people, interspersed with the students, would be for the best. Any group could ask for reinforcements verbally and still be easily heard. If the worst came to pass, regrouping the villagers and surrounding them would be a way to go. That way, nobody would get hurt - as long as enough fighters remain.

So, whaddaya think?"

[Zerco]

Blanc listened to Camelia's proposal and closed her eyes for a moment so she could vaguely visualise how the plan would look like. She opened her eyes after a brief pause and nodded. "I agree... It would be best to spread out and cover all sides from a potential attack... Sounds like a plan to me..." Blanc said with her usual neutral expression on her face. Camelia's plan was well thought out and Blanc had no issue with it whatsoever.

I'm also fine with a time jump whenever. I'll leave it up to you guys.

[The Mythic Scribe]

Challenge and bitch as she might, Bianca had to admit that she had absolutely no sense of strategy. Other people could do that, what she was good at was following orders and carrying out plans well. Oh, and pissing people off. Which she seemed to be succeeding at based on Camelia's frosty glare. In return, Bianca sent her a wolfish grin, melting it into a prideful smirk, and crossing her arms in success. Pair of tits didn't know what she was getting herself into. "Oh hey, look!" exclaimed Bianca in a falsely enthusiastic manner. "Got a brain, can't say I'm not surprised. Sounds fine. Just make sure that when the Grimm actually arrive, you've got a plan for that too. Can't spread your soldiers too thin when there's one focal point, can't focus all of your soldiers at one point when there are multiple points of entry." She then proceeded to wink at the armored girl, smirk still in place. "See? I've got a brain too."

[Mikelobmike]

Teddy's head only popped out slightly from his backpack. He moved to say something, but ended up simply nodding. 'Spread out across the perimeter, focus on the forest, stay within earshot.' he thought to himself, trying to etch the memory into his mind.

Teddy pulled his hammer out from behind him, resting it on his lap as they flew. He would disassemble the firing mechanism for the warhammer, inspecting it and putting it back together.

[jjb2158]

Nodding slightly as he listened to Camelia's plan, Oberon smiled slightly under his mustache. Not bad...not bad at all he thought as the others pitched in their opinions. "That is a decent plan young Camelia" Oberon said after the others. "Go ahead and do your plan, but remember this" he added, giving Camelia a calm stare. "Plans do not always carry out as we would like so be prepared to have a backup plan as well as another plan in case all hell breaks loose." Looking over at the pilot and then back at the team, he took a moment to look at the others. "Also, though the forest would be the perfect for an ambush, the roads will be just as dangerous if a swarm comes at the town. Even the best of plans can fall short under a swarm so be ready for anything." At that, Oberon leaned back as he awaited their arrival.

One Hour Later

Hearing the pilot yell that they had arrived, Oberon stood up and grabbed his things as they landed. As the back door opened, Oberon turned to face the team. "Well, shall we then?" he said with a smirk as he walked off the airship. Looking ahead of him, he saw the wooden walls of the town ahead of him. A few blackened spots on the wall as well as a few blown through areas indicated the fight with the bandits a few days prior. Despite all that, the village didn't look too damaged. A few dozen or so rooftops peaked out above the wall, with a few of them showing damage from explosions.

Walking up to the closed gate, a man popped his head up from behind the wall, a heavy assault rifle pointed directly at Oberon. "Halt! Identify yourself or we will open fire!" he yelled as two other men popped up and pointed their own weapons at the teacher. Holding his hands up, Oberon looked first at the two and then at the man. "I am Professor Oberon Falcov from Beacon Academy. I, along with a team of students, have been sent here to offer assistance and protection until reinforcements arrive." Looking behind at the students, he turned to give his attention back to the man. "I was informed that we are to report to the captain of the guard, Carmine Karalis. Would you please direct me to him?"

Still wary of the newcomers, the man continued to point his weapon at Oberon for a little longer before lowering it. "The man you're speaking to do be the one you're looking for" he said finally, gesturing with his head to the others who immediately disappeared. "I apologize for the precaution, but we've been on high alert ever since the attack." As the man spoke, the gate was slowly opened to to reveal the inside of the town. "Reinforcements are greatly appreciated" he said, holding his gun on his shoulder as he jumped down to greet Oberon, hand extended.

Taking hold of Carmine's hand, Oberon shook it firmly. "You can never be too cautious" he said as he turned to gesture the students to follow as Carmine led them into the town square.

Town layout. Just imagine a wooden wall surrounding it as well as a dense forest opposite of the ocean. It's the closest thing I could find that was acceptable. We are coming in through the west side (left side of the picture).

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[nathan67003]

Camelia answered Bianca's sarcasm with some of her own, accompanied by a halfhearted, lop-sided grin. "Really? Funny, never would've guessed. Apparently, it's my turn to be shocked."

She then listened to her professor and nodded her assent before leaning back as far as possible, enjoying the flight while she still could. Her gaze alternated between looking at her teammates and out of the aircraft.

One hour later

Camelia disembarked after Oberon, following in his tracks and keeping an eye out, making sure to record her surroundings.

[Zerco]

Blanc did a quick maintenance check on her weapons while she was listening in on the passive-aggressive conversation between Camelia and Bianca. When Prof. Falcov finished talking Blanc readjusted herself into a more comfortable position and proceeded to look out the window next to her for the rest of the journey.

One Hour Later

Blanc followed Professor Falcov and Camelia off the airship and looked around excitedly. She regretted her decision to not bring her book with her as she fell asleep after about 30 minutes and now she will finally be able to do something other than looking out a window for half an hour.

[The Mythic Scribe]

Bianca let out a huff of amusement as she smirked at Camelia’s rebuttal. This was going to be fun then, no matter how annoying the girl was and how angelic she pretended to be. Camelia’d better be one hell of a strategist with backup plans for days like Professor Oberon suggested though, because no way in hell was she going to fail this initiation. And if she was, it was going to be on her, not on someone else failing to pull their own weight. With this in mind, Bianca leaned back to take a quick nap. Energy and shit, right?

One Hour Later

As the professor departed with the two other girls following close behind, Bianca took a moment to stand and take a quick glance at the area, taking particular notice of what she could see of the town on the other side of the wooden gate. Wood. Tch, like that’d do anyone good. Didn’t look like it’d be anytime soon either, judging by the multiple sooty and non-existent spots on it. She kept a close watch as she followed the other three as well, not bothering to look back for the other team member. Bianca didn’t particularly care for him much, except for a little suspicion and pity. The townspeople on the other hand…

[Mikelobmike]

Over the remainder of the flight, Teddy slowly managed to calm down. He wanted to take the lead of his teammates and rest, but he was worked up to the point that sleep was never a possibility. So, he quadruple-checked his equipment and focused on breathing.

One Hour Later

Stepping off the ship, Teddy looked down the perimeter of the town, the wall looking like it has seen better days. He kept well away from the tall girl. 'Was Briana her name? Or was it Bianca? Either way, best not to get near her or talk to her.' he thought, holding his warhammer as he walked.