Ch 19 The hunt

[Mierin]

Sam shakes her head at dyson. "No fights. They're being polite, so we'll go with them and co-operate with them for the moment." Sam smirks, thinking if this was someone she knew, he was going to get such a smack when she saw him. To greer and Dyson, she says "Put your weapons away." Loudly she says "We'd love to accompany you to town. We need to make a phone call anyway"
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[dakota]

Greer holstered his weapon, looking brazenly at McCain. " There was no luck involved, that was pure talent to put us down that easy."

Dyson rolled his eyes at the bravado and relaxed his weapons.

One of the Dogboys led the way while the others followed behind as they made their way towards the town. Dyson replied curtly to Sam. " I hope you brought lots of quarters then, long distance isn't cheap out here."

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[Mierin]

Sam grins at Dyson "I've got something that better than quarters," she replies "I've got a long distance calling card. Good for lots of phone conversations." She continues on to the town, chuckling quietly at Greer's answer to McCain.
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[juggernautsb]

McCain laughes, "Say it often enough and you may believe it yourself." He lowers his rifle and falls in line to walk to the base.

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[dakota]

Greer rolled his eyes at McCain in his helmet, but didn't reply.

dyson asked a little too loudly. " Were we expecting an escort?"

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[Mierin]

Sam smiles at Dyson "It's fine. We're all friends here. There's no need for violence."
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[Renekin Skywalker]

The Psi-Bat soldier and his trio of mutants work their way to the guard tower.

When they're within a few hundred feet, the bear suddenly drops to all fours and lopes out of the group to the door of the small outpost, which consists of a wall, and a tower, and some buildings on the other side.

The Bear then stands fully erect at the door, waiting for the others to arrive, staying wordless guard.

THe Psi bat stops short of the gate. "We wait here until you're allowed inside."

The Dog Boys take the cue and resume their rifle positions. The Ursa looks like its trying to figure the situation out, but is easily held in place by the system of regular orders it has to follow, and his boss hasn't said to let anyone past the door.

After a moment, the door opens, and a pair of armoured troops strut out, importantly, and a third, redhead sheepishly in tow, but giving Sam a look like, that if she tells the whole truth, they'll be in bigger trouble. Even with the other Psi there, Mary keeps her stare.

"So, Lt." Says the Commander. "Your scout indicates you come from the crashed helicopter. Care to enlighten us as to why you're here?" His voice has that tone of bitter snootiness, like a "perfect" commander who's only future is on the edge of the civilized world. He appraises the other troops in her squad.

Mary steps back, leaning agains the Ursa, with a nod to the other psi.

[dakota]

Both Dyson and Greer kept quiet, dyson following Greer lead and taking a relaxed attention stance.

[Mierin]

Sam smiles politely at the Commander. "Of course," she replies in a friendly, yet, officer-like tone. "We're on an official investigation. If you'd like to hear the particulars, I'd like to request that we be moved to a more private location as some of the details are classified." Sam waits quietly for the Commander to respond, with a polite smile on her face.
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[Renekin Skywalker]

The Commander looks at the Psi who nods. "Very well." He says. "Get inside." Without even so much as a glance at Mary, the Commander enters into the base, followed by his aid.

The Psi signals to his team to stand down and enter the base. The two dog boys lower their rifles and head into the base.

Mary lets out a slight yelp as moves without warning, removing her leaning post. Gaining her balance, she nods to the Psi as he enters, then approaches Sam.

"Ma'am." She says in low tones. "He's... not all there, and sort of blames me for it. Remember how I said I got a guy busted?" She nods a little sheepishly to the fort. "Used to be a Spec. Ops Colonel. Give him what he needs to know, claim some general gave higher orders. And don't mention me when you talk to him. Or Shep's name. He's... bitter."

She looks at McCain, then the others. "The Psi knows me from basic, so he's on our side. But that's only for sentimental sake. I'm still Gertie or whatever you call me."

Turning to Sam, she says "Ma'am. Ready when you are."

[Mierin]

Sam nods at Mar with a serious expression "Understood." she says to Mar quietly. Sam then enters the base, gesturing for the others to follow her inside. Once there, she follows the Commander to his office, and gestures for them to wait outside as she goes in to talk to the Commander.
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[juggernautsb]

McCain has seen many disgruntled officers in the past and this looks the same, just trying to exert his little authority on his little universe. He quickly finds a spot to sit and tries not to respond to the attitude in the officers voice.

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[dakota]

" I like Beulah better than Gertie." Greer says just loud enough for the others to hear, which causes dyson to nearly burst into laughter.

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[Renekin Skywalker]

Mary turned on Greer before he know what was happening. "Now is not the time." She hisses, almost sounding angrily.

The Commander's office looked only slightly less sparse than the rest of the fort.

He looks around at the gathered squad. "Well? Give me your report." He says, officiuosly.

[Mierin]

Sam quietly explains what their mission is about and concludes "We were headed over to Lone Star when our helicopter was shot down. I'm not sure who shot us down or why, but we do need to get to Lone Star as soon as we can." Sam smiles politely as she asks "Would it be possible for us to borrow a vehicle so we can be on our way?"
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