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Post by bones0 on Jan 27, 2017 15:41:12 GMT -5
Long gives her a nod.
He gets on the band-a-dio for Isamu and Calvin. "Alice knows what we're doing. Meet me in the garage and we'll get going."
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Post by dakota on Jan 27, 2017 22:39:19 GMT -5
Allison shook her head, "Hey, if it's any consequence, you aren't the only one to take things too far. When we went to get Beth's stuff, it turned out he's a real piece of work and, " she shrugged, " I couldn't help it, but I nearly hurt him. I guess at least you accidentally went too far, I nearly did it because I couldn't stop myself." She forced a smile. " I can tell you though that it's not okay. Talk to someone about it, or it will keep eating you up." She patted Sylwia on the arm, then turned and headed towards the basement stairs.
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Before long, Alice and Jason joined Tom and Beth after Long got permission for their field trip. Beth looked up at Them, the clicked on the file, decrypting and opening it up. It opened to seven photographs. Beth clicked on the first one, an average looking man with a piercing stare.
Jesse James Custer- 31. Leader of metahuman terrorist organization known as Seventh Calvary. Wanted for 712 criminal charges. Only felon to ever escape "The Pit", federal cryogenic supermax prison. Graduated West Point with honors before turning to crime. Keeps his team members trained in the latest military tactics. Gained metahuman abilities from the magical sword he carries. Can turn invisible, discharge fire from his sword and has enhanced physical capabilities. Last seen in Knoxville Tennessee after his Calvary attacked a military supply convoy, making their escape with an undisclosed amount of weaponry the military does not feel obligated to divulge. Considered heavily armed and highly dangerous. Do not approach.
"Sounds like a real treat." Beth said with a whistle.
"You have no idea." Jason replied, slipping his hand into Alice's.
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Before long, Calvin, Long and Isamu were in the garage. Isamu grabbed a set of keys, "I do not know about you two, but I am not comfortable with taking one of the flying vehicles yet. Of course, I do not drive, so I guess that makes sense." He held out the keys for either Long or Calvin. "Ashley will be annoyed we are leaving her here, but I do not want her in danger's way even if she is likely one of the best fighters in our group."
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Post by doc on Jan 28, 2017 15:45:02 GMT -5
"So, the real question is - what does he want?" Tom spins around, looking at Jason. "Dead Natives? A place in the history books? Beer for his horses? Is he a mercenary or a fanatic? DO we have any clue? And why do his people follow him? What's in it for them?" Tom strokes his chin.
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Post by sasqaricious on Jan 28, 2017 19:57:37 GMT -5
Sylwia taking what was said to heart gives a smile and says, "Thank-you very much!" It is at this point she is left alone and decides to head to her room for a moment to get ready for whatever new adventure was planned out. Once changed she starts to look for wherever the others are to join in just in case there is something new to do.
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Post by bones0 on Jan 28, 2017 20:35:28 GMT -5
"As long as it doesn't fly I can drive. And I'd say I know my way around Miami as good as any GPS. I completely understand about leaving Ashley out of this. She is very formidable, but I wouldn't want her in the field in her condition. I'm just glad I'm not the one that has to tell her we left her behind." Long gives a sympathetic look to Isamu.
Once they all pile into the sedan, (An SUV would probably appear too much like feds showing up to drag somebody away.) Long heads back to park. He makes sure that his shield is visible hung around his neck and his pistols are not so visible in the shoulder holsters under his suit jacket. Long looks around to see if there are any obvious signs of vagrants hanging around. (Tents set up in the high grass or maybe somebody smoking pot by the picnic tables, etc.)
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Post by Paladin on Jan 31, 2017 10:07:50 GMT -5
Calvin smiles when offered the keys, but gestures to Long. "I have a habit of flying out of vehicles in motion." He chuckles. "Better if I'm not driving... but I will if no one else wants to."
Once they arrive on scene, Calvin looks not only for homeless, but for signs that might indicate a squat, as well as any 24-hour businesses with employees who might see or know the local homeless population.
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Post by dakota on Feb 11, 2017 13:21:11 GMT -5
"He's a fanatic with a catch.." Jason answered flatly. "Every one of his team is either a military brat or was booted out. Either way, they have a grudge. Most of his targets are military or politically chosen. If they're here, first place we should start looking is anything the government has planned and go from there."
Beth nodded, "I can get started on that. What sort of things are we looking for?"
"Anything. These guys have done everything from extortion to steal weapons of mass destruction. The time I was tangled up with them they stole a decommisioned submarine." Jason replied. "The only good thing is as much as they hate the government, they bleed red, white and blue. Once they got away with that submarine, they sailed it up the San Juan river and rescued sixteen POWs in Guatemala no one even knew about. As far as anyone can figure, they have CIA and military intelligence contacts. These guys are the ultimate black ops team, and Custer knows it."
Sylwia finds the others gathered around the computer just as Jason was finishing explaining.
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"Thank you. I will explain to her later." Isamu said with a nod, getting in the back seat.
Once the threesome arrived at the park, they found they had several choices to pick from. On the corner were a Starbucks and a Subway, and on the opposite corner was a convienence store. Seated out front was a man in tattered clothes pan handling.
"I will check with bakery. Perhaps some fresh goodies will bribe Ashley not to tear my head off." Isamu chuckled and headed off
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Post by doc on Feb 11, 2017 16:00:21 GMT -5
"Oh. Great. So they are sociopaths with deniability and backroom deals." Tom rubbed his temples. "Wonderful. OK, so let's research military and government targets, then maybe ways to counteract a small army of lunatics."
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Post by bones0 on Feb 12, 2017 15:59:38 GMT -5
Long goes inside the convenience store and gets a large coffee and a sandwich. After paying for it and coming back outside he asks if the panhandler would like some food. He also asks if it's okay to ask some questions and afterwards Long will give him some money no matter what his answers are.
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Post by Paladin on Feb 13, 2017 12:12:20 GMT -5
Calvin accompanies Long to get food and coffee for the homeless man, and joins in their conversation. I like this dude... he's just done exactly what I was gonna do.
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Post by sasqaricious on Feb 13, 2017 21:56:52 GMT -5
Sylwia floats into the room to remain silent and not interrupt what is going on there. She would speak up but will wait until she is bade to do something. She even hovers above them all looking at the screen if they are.
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Post by dakota on Feb 21, 2017 7:10:48 GMT -5
Well, we do have a small army to go against them, but it will take all of us and we'll have to pick our battle." Jason replied. "Beth, do you remember anything in the news from a military standpoint?"
Beth thought for a moment, "Nothing stands out. I mean there is always something going on at the Cape, Clearwater or Autec, but nothing earth shattering."
"Autec?"
"The naval R&D base out on Andross Island" Beth replied.
"Oh, right. Forgot about that one, but that gives us three targets. A little digging and likely there's something." Jason suggested.
"And what are you going to do while I'm doing the digging?" Beth asked.
Jason smiled, "Staying out of your way?"
Behind Sylwia, Alison joined them, accompanied by a familiar face. It was the first time Trevor had been mobile since being injured, "Hey guys. What are you working on?"
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The homeless guy accepted the food, but as Long and Calvin began to ask questions, he looked at them and scowled, "You two idgits trying to blow my cover or what?" He scratched his chest, slipping his coat just enough to reveal a badge.
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Post by Paladin on Feb 21, 2017 13:50:28 GMT -5
Calvin smiles at the undercover cop as if nothing had just happened. He loudly adds, "Well, listen, sir... there's a homeless shelter a couple blocks down the street... and I'm sure they have spare blankets even if they don't have a cot for you tonight. You take care of yourself."
He turns to Long and shrugs. "It was a good idea at any rate. What next?"
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Post by bones0 on Feb 21, 2017 21:52:08 GMT -5
Long applies face to palm.
"Thanks anyways, buddy." And pats him on the shoulder.
Long goes back into the convenience store and shows the cleaned up picture they got off the park camera to the clerk.
"Do you recognize this guy? He might have been in the area with five others. They would be a real close group, like best friends."
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Post by doc on Feb 22, 2017 10:45:24 GMT -5
"I can help with the digging. I can control the shovels and make them do a Disney dance number." Tom added. "No, but seriously, I'm not terrible at research either."
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