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Post by sasqaricious on Jul 22, 2011 11:49:20 GMT -5
(OOC - retract last one, Deci enters house and is herded into living room then.)
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Post by shiivster on Jul 22, 2011 23:18:27 GMT -5
*takes a place near the back wall. at this moment, she's not in the best of moods and really doesn't want to infect others that are bonding. she crosses the arms and her body language is ~fine, i'm here, but can we hurry up please i have something else i wanna do real bad right now~
*she remains polite and quiet, but once they're dismissed, she plans on bolting out the backdoor to vent the bad attitude, unless something else happens.
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Post by lwcoyote on Jul 26, 2011 0:22:58 GMT -5
Being herded into the living room with the others, Siobhan eyes the others that she has not met curiously, but figures that there will be time for introductions later; afterall, it seems like there is going to be some sort of meeting going on. So, instead, the young blonde settles into a sopha with a pleased sigh, enjoying the plushness of it.
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Post by shiivster on Jul 26, 2011 11:22:00 GMT -5
*Si takes a deep breath to calm her nerves and to remove the funk that's about her now. just becasue she's currently annoyed at one person that totally ignored her comments doesn't mean that everyone else is like minded too
*the arms uncross but the hands slide into the pockets now. she wonders how long this is going to be. then she figures out that her only 'use' to the team is to point out the enemy, so why not learn to drive the vehicle. yeah let the others do the fighting and other important things. the only thing she did that was good so far . . was arrange a family to be whisked away to safety.
*a deep sigh as she realizes that her faults outweigh the good she's done so far. 'yeah . . driving lessons. guess i'll learn. it might be somehting i can do and not mess up on'
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Post by Dome on Jul 26, 2011 20:42:23 GMT -5
Isamu watches as everyone gathers. Anyone looking at him can see that he is not exactly upset, but he definitely isn’t happy. He turns to Patriot and says, “if you will excuse me, I need to address the team.”
He waits long enough to give Patriot time to leave if he wants then makes is way to wherever the front of the room is. He looks out at everyone, noting the new face in the crowd, however his message stays the same.
He starts by saying, “before I begin, please understand, this is not a conversation, discussion, or debate. I have something I need to say to all of you. You can decide what you would each like to do afterwards.”
Pausing he paces back and forth then facing the group, “most of us in this room never started out to be a part of an organization such as this. I myself never had any designs on being a federal agent. It was something thrust upon me because the situation warranted it. As I am aware is the case with many of you. When I came to this group I knew no one. But over time I met and spent time with many of you. Some are new faces in the crowd, and I look forward to getting to know you as well. Some of you I consider my friends, and some my family,” he says as he looks around the room looking individuals in the eye, pausing momentarily on each person and ending his statement looking at Ashley.
“However, because we are also agents we are all something more than just friends and family. We are supposed to be a team. Working together, looking out for each other and following orders. Each one of you has abilities and skills that make you vital and important to the team. Unfortunately, as of late I cannot help but notice that some of us have decided to go on our own, taking actions because they feel it is the right thing to do, abandoning team mates, and ignoring others. Not to mention disregarding orders,” he says pausing looking around at the entire team so as not to single out any one person.
“Let me make something clear that perhaps has been forgotten or just simply not been made clear enough,” he says his voice rising slightly, “Alice and I have been tasked to lead this group. In Alice’s absence that responsibility falls solely on me. What that means is that it is not just my responsibility to give orders; it is also my responsibility when orders are ignored, a mission fails, or someone is hurt. I am the one that must sit with MacCoulter and Senator Talbot to discuss the situation with this team, not any one of you. I am the one that was in that room just a short time ago,” he says pointing towards the war room, “that because of the actions of members of this team, was under the impression that he was being replaced.”
He pauses for a moment taking a deep breath and getting his emotions under control, “perhaps this team would be better off if they had, however that change has not been made yet. So for now you are stuck with me. When Alice returns, I will step aside so she can take over. Until that point I want to make sure that we all understand what this will mean.”
“I am going to forget anything negative that has happened in the past. My focus is on the future. I hope that the rest of you will be able to do the same. As close as I am with many of you even though I may consider you a friend or family member however somehow we need to set that to the side when it comes to operating in the field. When we leave this building, whether we are on a mission or not, we are federal agents. Federal agents follow orders. They do as their leader tells them to do. As that leader I expect when I say something that you follow it through. “
”During my recent meeting I was given some clarification on where we stand as an agency. We are federal law enforcement agents. Although we may focus on meta activity, there is no limit as to the crimes that we investigate. We are expected to obey the law in our pursuit to keep the law as much as possible. However if need be we will do whatever it takes to get the job done as it were. If we spend too much time focusing on the letter of the law, then we may fail to live up to the reason for laws in the first place,” he pauses knowing this is the part where Deci may want to esplode.
His pause is only a second before he continues without allowing anyone to interrupt, ”I will not ask any of you to make the decision whether to step beyond the law to defend it. That decision will come from me. What I will ask…no…what I expect is that if I do make that decision you follow it. Please trust that I will never ask you to break the law on a whim. I will only give you that order to serve the greater good.”
Looking around briefly allowing that sink in he then continues, ” in fact I expect any time I give any of you an order you follow it. I do not want to try and spend time figuring out what someone is doing because they were given one order and seem to be doing something else. I do not want to hear of team members being left behind because someone chose to find their own way home. From this point forward all of us need to act as if we are actually part of the team. If you feel you cannot do as you are ordered no matter the order, then perhaps this team is not for you. We can discuss that with MacCoulter to find you a place in another team. If you feel team work is not suitable for you, perhaps another agency can be found where working alone is encouraged. “
“Aside from all of that, remember this,” he says motioning with his hands to indicate the building, ”this is our home as well as our headquarters. We work from here as well as live here as you all know. Please be discrete when bringing outsiders here. We do not want to have to defend our home due to our enemies knowing where we are due to someone being careless.”
He pauses once again and paces back and forth before once again stopping and facing them all, ”I leave it to each of you now to decide if you can follow orders and work on this team. If you can, there is much work to be done, Trevor requires our assistance, I believe December has stumbled upon a situation that needs attention, as well as an ongoing situation that involves Beth and Tom, and not forgetting that Wraith is still out there and now has no reason to keep himself restrained. I will be in the computer room. Any who wish to stay on this team and work under the stipulations I have just stated should meet me there so we can begin work. Any who feel they cannot work under these conditions for now I ask your patience until I can talk to MacCoulter and discuss with him a transfer for you.”
During his speech, he continues speaking even if anyone tries to interrupt him.
Once done with his speech, Isamu walks out of the room and makes his way to the computer/control room and waits to see who shows up. Sitting down, he sighs heavily and thinks, 'I hope that I did not upset anyone too badly. I will need to speak with Ashley to make sure she is not overly angry with me."
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Post by sasqaricious on Jul 26, 2011 21:37:07 GMT -5
Deci is there in the meeting first in annoyance from the meeting but mildly happy from the help she will be reiciving. That is until speech starts.....
Any looking at her or even caring too will see the emotions start to play accross her face and can even see when Isamu says ...
It is at this point the tears start to fall freely and when Isamu leaves she falls to the ground as her heart nay her very being is crushed
(Just in case it is needed....save vs. Insanity - [dice=20])[rand=01982796495767369466027262843132850530502906328131905647494162775413]
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Post by dakota on Jul 27, 2011 6:14:36 GMT -5
Ashley pats Deci on the shoulder as she passes," Relax Deci, you just got the tongue lashing. I'm sure I'll get a private sermon later. But instead of heading towards the computer room, she turned towards the bedrooms.
Kristian took Sierra by the hand, and nudged her aside," I want to stay, but it's up to you. What do you want us to do?"
As Ryne got up and walked out with a look of conteplation on his face, Beth looked at Tom," Let's go see Isamu. I really do want to help."
"Good, you can take my place." Janie said. " Dylin wants me to co-ordinate one of the new team's operations, and I need a fresh start. And Mac wants Dmitri for his personal assistant," she grinned," will cut down on return tickets."
Siobhan took in what just went on, a shadow fell over her. She looked up to see Avi standing there, a conflicted look on his face." You walked into a hornet's nest, rookie." He flashed an infectious smile.
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In the computer room, Patriot was the first to enter after Isamu," Just wanted to congratulate you. I couldn't have said it any better myself." He offered a handshake.
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Post by lwcoyote on Jul 27, 2011 6:49:00 GMT -5
Although the speech seemed fairly reasonable to her, having only been with the team for a short time now (what, half an hour?), the response of December draws a look of confusion and then concern; particularly when she seems to collapse to her knees. AT that point Siobhan stands quickly and moves to kneel by Deci, one arm across her shoulders.
"Hey, are you ok?" she asks in a low tone, her head bent down a bit. "What is wrong? Why are you crying?" she asks, before looking up briefly at the others, helplessly.
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Post by doc on Jul 27, 2011 7:55:57 GMT -5
"Ok." Tom responds as they search for Isamu.
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Post by Dome on Jul 27, 2011 8:04:06 GMT -5
Isamu looks up at Patriot and rises from his seat and takes the offered hand, "I hope that everyone takes it as well as you. I did not mention any possible personnel changes such as Avery or Ryne leaving, as I know some of those have yet to be decided, however I do hope that anyone who chooses to leave does so on good terms."
Isamu looks past Patriot for a second at the door before continuing, "I am concerned about Ms. Winters though. I do not think she will be willing to work anywhere that going outside the exact letter of the law is even considered. I hope she understood my reasoning that we have laws to protect people and when the law interferes with the greater good, then it is unfortunate but those laws must be over stepped. I should probably been more detailed in my monologue."
Glancing at the door again he then says, "also perhaps I should have allowed it to be a discussion, or maybe at least waited to gauge reactions before leaving," he says once again questioning his leadership ability. He never felt like he should be leader, and he feels the reaction from the team, or who ever is left to be on the team, will go a long way to show if he should leave or not.
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Post by shiivster on Jul 27, 2011 10:43:05 GMT -5
'i wouldn't m . . . ' *pauses as she sees Deci collapse and shakes her head. a deep breath later, she nods 'yeah, i can work with those guidelines. at least i won't feel so stupid next time i have somehting important to say and get ignored'
*she pauses and looks at Janie 'what? . . what was . . oh. yeah no problem. i understand' *she recalls the talk in the gym earlier with Janie then looks at Dimitri 'and you better be nice to her . . . cause if it have to track you down and kick you in the pants . . i will. i've kissed Ash on the nose to break her focus. i most certainly will track you down . . . got it?'
*she smiles at him and then at Janie 'well . . good thing, you won't get fat on my cookies . . . right?'
'oh man . . . ' *face half crumples as she realizes something* 'but . . but but its not fair . . i don't wanna be Otto . . ' [think that was the name . . will have to back read for the strongman's name from the circus shat she had with Kristian] ' . . . i just don't look good in leopard spots. they clash with my scales . . . . . ' *her attempt at raising the spirits.
*then she kisses K's cheek and takes her water and moves over to dump the contents on Deci's head. 'i know for someone that was ready to take out the security team at the airport for harassing her mother, you sure fall apart easy. sit up and take a breath now' *hopes the water will shock her out of her crying hysterics. her life has shown her the best way to deal with some people is to shock them back to being. water was the best thing she could think of, 'believe it or not, i know more about how strong family ties are, so get yer head straight and rethink your stand . . . k? don't need to loose more friends that are close to family . . . '
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Post by sasqaricious on Jul 27, 2011 18:50:33 GMT -5
PM sent to daks for what else happens.....
With sio on one side, and with the glass of water dumped on her brings her back to her senses. Her being on the ground soaked in water and tear stains that were partially washed away....if she wore makeup she would be a mess.
Lifting her head she looks first to Sierra and smiles..."Thank-you. I needed that.." her voice that strange calm and her eyes semi hollow as if a crazy person coming into a realization.
She then looks to the other side all the while the temperature around her dropping by degrees as it goes and looks at Sio on her other side. "You know...you are kinda cute. We should do coffee sometime. In fact after this is all over...we should go to the mall. Yes....Lets Go To The Mall! Today!"
Still not even giving a chance for the others to respond she stands up and walks straight through to the computer/Control room leaving a trail of Ice cold air in her wake. Once there ignoring everyone around her she unleashes her pent up anger.
"No offense Isamu....you are a FUCKING ASSHOLE!!! How dare you do what you just did in front of everyone. How dare you be the biggest of Hippocrates and preach YOUR views from your high horse." She takes a breath....
"You spoke of this being a team with a leader and that two of you were appointed to lead. And yet you seem to expect us to follow without showing us any form of leadership. A true leader would have said half the stuff in there in private. I mean GODS...your own girlfriend thought I was blasted so obviously it was your intention." Tears starting again but she stops and breathes in long and full.
"You know what? I am going to show you how to properly...no, no no girl no! Trent is only thing that matters right now, and we need the team. Fine. I will forget everything." And then she holds out her hand for a shake.
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Post by Dome on Jul 27, 2011 20:35:11 GMT -5
Isamu looks at Deci as she storms into the room. He focuses on her as she addresses him. His face normally stoic and stone faced, goes through a variety of emotions as he listens, anger, confusion, empathy can be seen for brief glimpses. However, the last that he seemingly can't contain is amusement. Isamu, in one of the only times that any on the team may recall, begins to laugh out loud.
Its only momentary though and he seems to quickly get himself under control taking a deep breath and putting back in place the look of seriousness taught to him by his sensei, "I apologize, but I could not contain that. Your outrages burst of anger just seems out of place considering I am the one that has every right to be angry and yet I still went out of my way to be sure not to use any names or call anyone person to task. I presented situations that have occurred so everyone can learn from them. If you feel they singled you out, then perhaps it is due to you feeling guilty."
"Its also amusing that although you and I have already had a one on one conversation on this very subject you believe that those were my views. What I expressed to you and everyone on our policy is exactly what I was just told in meeting with MacCoulter, Patriot and Senator Talbot. You want to know what I actually believe? I believe that it is up to those people with the ability and strength to help and protect people, to do so. Although we may be tasked to defend the law our top priority must be to defend those that cannot defend themselves. To protect those that need it, and if doing so means stepping over the law, then so be it. However that is the only circumstance where the law should be pushed aside."
He looks down at her out stretched hand and crosses his arm. "I also find it amusing that in one breath you say you do not think of me as a good leader and yet you offer your hand to me just after calling me a hypocrite. You want to put all this behind us just because someone needs your help? Then perhaps you may be beginning to understand why I am here. As I said I just want to focus on the future, I want this team to focus on the future."
He pauses to try and gauge her reaction, "however the question now is how do I know that this goodwill your offering will not end once Trent's situation is taken care of? Since you have voiced your disdain and displeasure so visibly, I will need you to give me your word that you will obey every order you are given. That you will strive your best to work as a member of this team. Give me that, and I will shake your hand and welcome you to stay. The choice is yours, not mine."
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Post by Mierin on Jul 27, 2011 21:42:52 GMT -5
Isamu receives a reply from Alice in regards to his text, Hi Isamu, glad to hear things are under control. If you need Jason and I to come home, let us know. Alice.
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Post by sasqaricious on Jul 27, 2011 22:34:50 GMT -5
Deci's fists glow with the cold that she is feeling and that cold is focused at one man and one man only. She does take a moment to think about her actions and relaxes her fists and lets her powers return to normal. The entire secondary speech more then pissed her off but it was especially the last part that broke the camels back.
"You are obviously not the honorable man I thought you were other wise you would never have asked me that last part." She turns to make sure she acknowledges all that are there. "I apologize for having wasted all of your times," even as she pulls out her credentials and walks to the closest desk to put them down along with her bandadio (if she still has one) and starts to walk out the door. Trent I will keep my promise to you at least...I will help you out!
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