Episode 107: Funeral For A Friend

This was the scene this morning. All eight of the remaining with whatever parts that could be salvaged were standing around the site where Hahli was to be laid to rest.

Hahli gave his life in the line of duty. Hahli's last mission was a self-imposed one as he took on that rotten drunk that was living in my home. According to scans of his once-active matrix recording, Hahli saw that Richie was becoming increasingly irate and then decided to remove him from the premesis. When Richie had his attention grabbed by one of the incendiary missiles fired from Hahli's multi-cannon, Richie reached for him and Hahli jumped, activating his wings and taking flight. The flight/dive-assault was short lived and Richie's final, infuriated swing connected with Hahli, sending him crashing into the wall at blinding speed. That is where the recording ended. According to other accounts, Richie attempted to follow up with a stomp until a roaring and enraged Kongu, viciously assaulted his ankle, sending Richie packing ass elsewhere. Hahli's dying wish to Kongu was to have parts salvaged and melded with the rest of the team. Hahli's arm and two legs were irreparably damaged in the assault. As Hahli was salvaged, the honor of Hahli's wings was bestowed upon Kongu for his self-sacrifice and courage in his attempt to save his friend. The other seven contributed to further keeping Richie retreating as Kongu brought the remains of his friend to safety. Hahli, then unable to retain his energy, passed on.

We are all saddened this day to lose such a noble and valiant warrior. May his wings carry us, his targeting system fire true, his blades cut still without mercy, his armor protect us and his legs continue to retain their power. Hahli is one comrade that will be sorely missed amongst this group.

No guns or blades were raised in victory today.

Fly on into the Datastream, Hahli and may flights of electrons wing this weary assassin to his final destination.