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Post by doc on Oct 18, 2008 19:47:28 GMT -5
Balus smiles as the cameras capture him in his spotless uniform. The military photographer was a courteous and talkative Talus male, but after 8 hours of taking pictures for Armed Forces recruitment materials, his patience was wearing thin.
Of course, it was a surprise when the general came through the door. Even if it wasn't for his rank, his identity would be obvious; the strange protrusions, the fiery yellow eyes and the generally impressive demeanor marked General Reng-Lar Strell as one of the most distinct and well-known faces on Seeron. A living legend, the man called Dragon Eye.
"The rest of you are dismissed. I wish to speak with Corporal Walkir".
The room cleared in less time then it took to tell.
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Post by dakota on Oct 18, 2008 20:55:06 GMT -5
Balus was suprised more than anyone in the room, and immediately snapped to attention with a salute. He could feel a slight trickle of nervous sweat on the back of his neck.
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Post by doc on Oct 18, 2008 21:21:59 GMT -5
The General returns the salute. "At ease, son." as he looks around. "Been busy here. Well, I would suppose so. Half of Rylor probably knows your face better than their own. Myself included." The seerman eyes you cautiously. "how do you feel about that?"
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Post by dakota on Oct 18, 2008 21:28:48 GMT -5
Balus stood at ease, relaxing a bit. " It's kind of unnerving, sir. I never expected anything like this. It's a little overwhelming that they're making such a big deal out of this over me."
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Post by doc on Oct 19, 2008 10:21:16 GMT -5
Dragon Eye supresses a chuckle, and you see a small puff of smoke breeze past his lips. "Fair enough. I wonder about kids like you; ones who grew up during the occupation, but are going to come of age after the uprising. Tell me, Corporal, what are you hoping to do with your life?"
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Post by dakota on Oct 20, 2008 4:50:30 GMT -5
" Sir, I never really thought that far ahead." Balus forced himself not to shrug. " After I serve my term, I guess I'd like to just be like everyone else and find a girl and start a family."
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Post by doc on Oct 20, 2008 16:40:16 GMT -5
Dragon Eye gives a small smile. "Optimistic but humble. I like that. Tell me, do you feel that this" he gestures to the props and cameras. "would be the best use of your service? Speak freely."
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Post by dakota on Oct 21, 2008 5:02:39 GMT -5
" I don't know, sir. I think it's all a waste of time to be making a big deal out of me when there are alot bigger things going on to affect all of us. I shouldn't be much more than a feel good story to finish up the suppertime newscast." Balus replied, a bit of his resentment for being used this way creeping in.
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Post by doc on Oct 21, 2008 8:54:15 GMT -5
Dragon Eye rubs his chin thoughtfully. "I see. Well, I may have something for you. I'm having a meeting later today. Report to my office at 1600 if you'd like to try for something more than this."
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