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Post by doc on May 14, 2017 15:50:55 GMT -5
Tom looked back at Beth. "Judge. Jury. Executioner. All showing up right around the same time - I'm thinking that's not a coincidence and maybe someone is sending a message. I think it's only fair to say we're receiving it." Tom hits his bandaidio. "I think we may have a situation and I'd like to get out to help Calvin but I need a ride."
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Post by dakota on May 15, 2017 20:30:22 GMT -5
"Tom, I think you're stretching," Beth said with a scowl, " but if you really want, I can get Kristian to drive you down there. Probably wouldn't hurt with Long taking off. Okay Paladin, just hang tight there for now. Titan and Fragment will be joining you shortly."
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As Calvin listened, the shopkeeper came up and looked at him, "You gonna buy something, or I start charging you rent?"
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Gabe seemed to be recovering as he was sitting up talking to Trevor and Allison. Avi nodded, "Sierra is the one to talk to about procurement, but they are just over here." He walked past Sylwia and opened a door across from the elevator. Inside were several uniforms and jackets. Most of them were patriotic in design, but there were some that were less conspicuous. "There's a change room at the end if you want to try anything on. The flashy stuff all showed up thanks to Mac. Apparently this is the kind of stuff the original group wears and someone thought we would want to as well."
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Post by doc on May 15, 2017 21:43:37 GMT -5
"Maybe it's a stretch, maybe it's a hunch. Look, if you're right, you can lord it over me." Tom tried to flash a smile. "But...I've got a feeling." He tapped the bandaidio. "Kristian? Let's go for a drive."
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Post by Mierin on May 16, 2017 9:27:40 GMT -5
Alice frowns at Jason, but it's clear she's not mad, rather she's very confused. "After all the warnings you gave us, why would you do that?" she asks.
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Post by dakota on May 16, 2017 14:09:08 GMT -5
Jason slumped his shoulders a bit, "I know Howie. Or at least the original Jason did. You know how I told you he did some horrible things for the government? Before he was Howitzer, he was in the same program. If I can find him, maybe I can talk to him and stop whatever they are about to do. Their surfacing here has stirred up memories I didn't know I had, but maybe I can use that to our advantage. Or at least give us an opening to stop them." He hung his head in guilt for hiding things. " He doesn't know what I'm doing now, but he has agreed to meet up and talk" He looked up sincerely, "I would have told you everything when I got back, I just didn't want you trying to stop me."
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"I'd never do that to you." Beth grinned, walking over and leaning in to give Tom a kiss. "Be safe."
Kristian came over the comm, "I'll meet you in the garage, mon. These new HSUVs are sweet!" He sounded almost giddy about the idea of getting out.
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Post by doc on May 16, 2017 20:40:51 GMT -5
"HSUVs? I feel like there's a letter that's not supposed to be there. Seriously, can I get cc'ed on the email list for all this stuff? HSUVs, Uniforms - do we have a satellite and no one's told me? Or at least a free Netflix Subscription? I really want to catch up on House of Cards before the next season drops." Tom responds as he makes his way to the garage.
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Post by sasqaricious on May 16, 2017 21:39:22 GMT -5
Sylwia grabs what is needed and makes not to ask this other person about the procurement. She is happy that Gabe himself seems fine but does not want to interrupt him. As such she turns, "Thank-you and I will find Sierra about uniform hopefully before leaving." She says as she heads to the area to change. Once changed she will head back to the rest but if she spots Sierra she will ask about the equipment she has grabbed. She realizes that this is not what she would choose to wear but can't let that cross her mind.
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Post by Mierin on May 22, 2017 21:29:17 GMT -5
Alice shakes her head. "I don't like you going off by yourself without any backup, especially after everything that you've told the rest of us about this group." Sighing, she adds "I really don't like you hiding things like this."
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Post by dakota on May 30, 2017 13:17:32 GMT -5
Jason stopped and looked at Alice, "And how would the others react if I spoke up and said I just remembered, we used to be work buddies?" He scowled slightly. "Yeah, that would go over great. Alice, it's easier this way, and probably safer for everyone else. I'm sorry, but I'm not sure I'm really hiding it if I just found out myself." He walked over and put his arms around her shoulders and pressed his forehead to hers. "If it means that much, I'll take someone with me for back up, but it may cause trust issues on their end."
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"Well I could just call it flying truck number two if you prefer." Kristian replied with a big grin, opening the door for Tom, " Netflix? Mon, like you have time to binge with exams coming up soon and the way Beth looks at you. You're lucky you find time to turn the TV on." Once Tom was in and his chair stowed, Kristian got in and pulled away, up and over the fence before cruising across town far faster than driving could. He thumbed a button on the steering column, "Paladin, Fragment and Titan are five minutes out. Any changes?"
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As Calvin heard the message, Judge and two more members of his group exited the building on their bikes. While up close it had not been as noticable, but from across the street, he looked very much like the individual from the Jury recording. The threesome paused to look for something, then headed up the street.
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On her way back upstairs, Sylwia nearly ran into Sierra, "Have you seen Kristian? Oh, you were in the supply room. Find everything?" She was pleasant, but there was a shy tone
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Post by Paladin on May 31, 2017 15:28:51 GMT -5
Calvin chuckles at the shopkeep's request that he buy something or leave, but stood his ground. As the message comes in over his band-adio, he sees Judge and the two others leave.
He taps his band-adio on, and replies: "Yeah. Judge and two cronies just left on bikes, heading [direction]. Looked like maybe they were expecting someone. Shall I follow from the air or maintain position?"
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Post by sasqaricious on May 31, 2017 22:33:02 GMT -5
"I did find everything needed. Was told that needed this stuff to make our mission more better." She says before thinking on where she last saw the person she was asking for. "Not sure where exactly he be at this moment. Sorry but I am heading to meet with rest."
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Post by Mierin on Jun 1, 2017 21:12:06 GMT -5
Alice shrugs "I could go with you as backup."
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Post by doc on Jun 2, 2017 5:34:46 GMT -5
"Tom Titan." Tom corrected. "Look, just calling myself "Titan" is meaningless because that's public domain; can't use it to develop IP. Besides, it sounds cooler." Tom listened to Calvin's last message. "What is the protocol for this? Do we get to do pursuits?"
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Post by dakota on Jun 6, 2017 5:30:07 GMT -5
Jason got a worried look at Alice's suggestion, but caved, "This sounds like another adventure like our visit across the pond, but okay. Not going to do any good trying to argue with you anyways." He gave her a light kiss. "You want to let the others know or are you ready to go?"
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Kristian looked at Tom, shaking his head, "You're lucky I remembered the Titan part, mon." He smirked as Paladin called, "You answer him so I don't make any more mistakes." He smirked as the black SUV lifted from the ground and headed across the cityscape.
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"A uniform makes things a bit more official." Sierra nodded, " If not what you want, let me know and I'll try to get what you prefer. I saw Avi and Isamu talking upstairs in the kitchen, were either of them who you are looking for?"
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Post by sasqaricious on Jun 6, 2017 22:13:31 GMT -5
"I thank-you much. I will head up to see them now." Sylwia says to Sierra before heading upstairs to see if she can find the individuals and get ready to head out as bade.
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