Ch 2 headed to Dinosaur Swamp

[Dome]

"Good plan, I'm sure you noticed I spent some trying to observe the doctor. She's tough to get through too."

[Renekin Skywalker]

"I noticed." Socrates said. "She seems like the kind of person that does not like being observed so closely."

[Dome]

"Yeah, she pretty much said so. Think she had some tough times in her past. I hope she is going to be ok on this mission. Specially since the Captain is making one of the damn felines responsible for her. Kinda wish it was me. Something tells me they care more about themselves than anyone else in this unit."

[Renekin Skywalker]

"I don't think it should be you, sir. If you don't mind my saying." Socrates says. "Since you also need to focus on your job, which is to take care of the whole group."

[Dome]

"I'd like to say your wrong, but your probably right. There's something about her that is so intriguing. Just don't trust those cats."

[Renekin Skywalker]

Socrates nods, taking the clips back. "See? Thinking. Pays off, huh?" He adds, winking. "And just let your concerns go. Or bring them to Trassk. It's his job to make sure Sam's orders are followed, and like it or not, that have to do what Trassk says."

[Dome]

"The captain seemed to put them in their place, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt for now. Like you said I need to to focus, last thing you want is a distracted bomb tech."

[Renekin Skywalker]

Socrates pulls out a list of items (pictographic) that showed the regular field gear, often included as a packing checklist. "See one on this list?" He asks.

[Dome]

"See one what?"

[Renekin Skywalker]

"Distracted bomb tech." Socrates says. "If it's not on the list, then I guess I don't need it." And his lips curled into a grin. "By the way, how long until we land, and you're still in one piece?"

[Dome]

"No clue on flight time. But I'm fine. Not scared just nervous."

[dakota]

Shep was distracted stowing his own gear, which was coming out of one of his duffels one item at a time, but he was obviously listening to the squad members as he worked. He hadn't gotten to his weapons yet when Soc had spoke to him, and his reply had been to hold up a hand gesture that indicated in a moment. with his battle harness secured over his camo painted armor, he approached. " This is going to be a fun one. all that's missing is Wong's whining and we'd have a full house." He placed an arm around socrates' shoulder." You wanted to talk to me? You aren't filling our new blaster full of misinformation about me, are you?"

[Renekin Skywalker]

"Yes, sir." Socrates says, evenly, either to confirm his question, or acknoledge him. "Just to indicate that the team seems to lack cohesion, and that people are going after Sam more than they should. With this group, you may need to run interference."

[dakota]

" Story of my life, Socrates." trassk replied. " Good thing is their all CSOG now, and everyone is equal according to Gen. Sykes, man, woman or mutant. So they best start acting like equals." He knew both cats could hear him. " Otherwise, I'll tie their tails together and throw them over the clothes line. I know the pair of you can hear me. And no dipping in the field, I don't allow bubblegum or chew on patrol either. Downtime, it's all yours."

He looked back at Soc and Richardson, " And you know better than to call me sir. " He looked at the EOD," Everyone calls me Shepherd, or Shep for short."

The rear loading bay sealed up and after a few minutes, they were airbourne. " Damn, I think I forgot my helmet." shep mocked looking around before grinning at Sam.

[Tori]

It struck Tori as almost funny that Shep was calling everyone equal after his dismissal of her questions and comments. She had little idea of his capability, but at the moment, about the only person other than Janx she knew she could count on was Six. The CO kept Tori in check as she attempted to assert herself, but also delegated responsibility. She had a mission to unfox the team, and was going to start right now.

"Pogue, I need to see you. Right now. And bring your armour!" Tori's voice took on a tone of authority. Despite her fierce independence, she also had a streak of leadership within, and was willing to assert herself. It wasn't a bullying tone like before, just the sound of a non-commissioned officer summoning her charge.