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Post by dakota on Jun 8, 2011 3:55:21 GMT -5
"He survived the attack." Khris replied. " Kennedy space center? Maybe you better tell us the rest of what you overheard. It sounds like Heckle may have stumbled onto or been part of something big."
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Post by albatross on Jun 8, 2011 7:38:18 GMT -5
Ghost grimaces, "Well, I don't have a photographic memory or anything like that. And you gotta understand these guys weren't my target, I was just being aware of my surroundings and they were suspicious."
He pauses for a moment, trying to recall their exact words. "They talked about about arrivals and departures, and the said 'it has to be Kennedy' but they didn't sound sure about that, like they were trying to convince themselves. They weren't too keen on details, but they talked like they knew there was supposed to be an arrival somewhere but they didn't know where. The one guy kept saying 'Kennedy is for departures' or something like that, and then the other guy would say 'where else' and they'd throw out places... mostly ocean locations. That's what made me think later they were talking about spacecraft. Ocean landings are common for spacecraft, but the Kennedy airport doesn't have flights to the Artic or Antartica as far as I know."
"I'm afraid I don't know much more than that."
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Post by dakota on Jun 10, 2011 4:11:26 GMT -5
Khris nodded. " That's more than we had. We appreciate your help, and will ppass this along to Tigger." He froze as his pet name for Tiger slipped out.
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Post by albatross on Jun 10, 2011 6:35:26 GMT -5
"Hahahhaha!" Ghost laughs. "Tigger! I like that. She never had a nickname with us, least not any we used in front of her. That's great. I remember when..." He paused. "Suppose I'm not supposed to talk about that." He waved his hand, "Top secret and all that. Anyways, there was this time when we were hiding from some tanks, where it was isn't too important, but the Captain took me and a couple other guys and we snuck into the enemy camp and we stole a tank. I didn't even know she knew how to drive one. So pretty soon all the enemy tanks were stirred up like a big hornets nest following us. The Captain didn't try to fight them, she just drove as far away as she could so the rest of the unit could finish our mission. And after a while she tells us to get out and hide and drives the tank right off a cliff into this huge gorge. The enemy tanks found the wreckage and searched the area but we were already gone. We figured she was dead, so we started back. Two days later she shows up and we say 'thought you fell' and she says 'I did' and we didn't know what to say... and now I can't help thinking - she musta bounced!"
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Post by albatross on Jun 10, 2011 7:53:35 GMT -5
Lt White's expression is calm and casual, though he occassionally glances at the kids. Perhaps he isn't used to being around children. "Exoskeleton huh? Sounds complicated. I'd be mentally exhausted after a big project like those testers, but I guess that's why I'm not a mechanical genius. You'll have to show me sometime, maybe I can help you test them..." Lt White trails off and he looks a little embarassed as he realizes he is talking about hardware on Jeckle's legs. He glances over at Heckle, but Heckle is resting and drinking juice. He looks at Jeckle as if trying to decide if he should apologize. He knows he would feel odd about showing off his own mechanical modifications and asking to see a woman's legs and work them out sounds like innuendo. But he can't think of anything else to say, so he waits to see how Jeckle responds.
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Post by shiivster on Jun 11, 2011 10:40:24 GMT -5
Jeckle's head turns to looik at him as she stands up again. 'i wear them only when my legs get tired. they help me jump or extend my stride. nothing more. and they're on the plane, along with the rest of my gear. you get to the plane, you can try them out'
*she glances at her brother 'he'll go stir crazy and he'll stress his injuries. always has, and probably will again. i'm telling you this because i'm going to be building more things and can't focus on keeping him still. he never liked me hovering . . might be because i'm a girl . . . ' *she gazes off over the landscape and Lt. White can see that she's distancing herself from the immediate present, as the eyes shift as if tracing something and her finger is tacing something as well
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Post by dakota on Jun 12, 2011 20:31:52 GMT -5
Khris smiled lightly, " Yeah, she's full of suprises." He offered a handshake in gratitude. " hopefully we can put the pieces together that you gave us."
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Post by albatross on Jun 13, 2011 7:08:53 GMT -5
Lt White smiles, "Stir crazy huh? I'm sure we can come up with a cure for that... How about we catch a ride to the plane and you can tell me what your brother would like to do to keep him busy?"
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Post by shiivster on Jun 13, 2011 10:03:42 GMT -5
'he's a physical guy. active. not really into brain teasers. he'ld rather do. than sit and watch. he likes locks tho and will escape if you try to lock him up. topigraphical locations on a map will work if you ask for sniper sites'
*her tone is fading into a monotone as she ponders about going to the plane. 'nah. can't leave the area. kids need their guards too. i'll be fine. maybe on the plane when we leave i'll drag them out. you can try them then'
*her gaze seems almost vacant now as she looks at him. she's still retreating, but its slowed down. 'you're a good man White. but i've let my personality interfere. i have to distance myself now. people confuse me. they talk and lie and i'm dense enough to not catch on. machines don't lie. might be why i like them so much'
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Post by albatross on Jun 15, 2011 7:39:27 GMT -5
Lt White is nodding along to what Jeckle is saying until she gets to the part about distancing herself. He knows their business is confusing. Honest people in this line of work tend to make light conversation like Kris or are tight lipped about everything like Tiger. Blunt people like Marv end up in prison. He thinks about it for a moment.
"Maybe people are confusing, I'm sure I am sometimes... These machines you want to work on will need to be tested. I'd appreciate the chance to work with you on that. And I'll come up with something for your brother to do. We should get him some proper equipment first.... cell phone to keep in contact, maybe a suit of that armor Tiger has to make sure he stays in one piece. What did he normally carry?" Lt White glances over at Heckle, who seems lost in thought next too Roan. Perhaps bored, perhaps thinking.
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Post by shiivster on Jun 16, 2011 10:58:39 GMT -5
Jeckle's tone of voice shows she's still retreating as she lists off Heckle's normal list of everyday "work" clothes. White will notice that the things she lists off are similar to an assassin type order.
'i'ld appreciate any input you can mention on anything that's made. on what might be better. what feature worked best and that kinda thing. Heckle won't be able to do that for a while. don't worry, i'm not planning on running off. ut i could get to the plane on my own in under 90 minutes once i'm off base . . if i felt like it'
'glad you could teach the kids something. seems my skills and information isn't good for anyone other than me. i should go see if htere are any new omni magazines to read . . .
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Post by albatross on Jun 17, 2011 6:59:12 GMT -5
Lt White nods seriously to indicate his understanding for Heckle's equipment.
Then he looks puzzled at her comment. "The trial with the tester is the only one we won," he says. "You are doing as much or more than the rest of us..."
"Listen, the best scientists in the world were working for the other teams and their work was too little too late. Some of that is your abilities with machines, but these kids are observant geniuses. I'm sure they remember everything you've ever said to them and applied it to their learning. They watch you and learn...."
The announcement for the next trial to begin interrupts Lt White.
"You're brother looks like he needs something to do. I'll go pick up some things for him at the plane. Security is airtight here, everyone here will be fine half an hour. Join me?"
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Post by shiivster on Jun 18, 2011 6:58:06 GMT -5
Jeckle sighs. even if she wanted to be alone, she has no valid excuse to be so now. she watches the kids head off and knows enough to give what appears to be a smile in their direction. her eyes sweep over her brother and its clear that she'ld rather be with him, but she turns her back and moves away.
'fine White. the kids are away and Heckle will be watched. that should be fine. let's go' *she slides on her sunglasses and waits quietly
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Post by albatross on Jun 20, 2011 22:42:37 GMT -5
Lt. White nods, slightly hesitant as if he hadn't expected her to accompany him.
He is quiet on the short ride to the plane. Once there he searches through all of Tiger's extra gear... he picks out a black suit of plain clothes armor and a long coat. And then he starts looking through the gear.
"Uh, long distance or short distance?" He says thoughtfully, looking from Tiger's spare Dragunov to her many pistols and then over at the melee weapons.
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Post by shiivster on Jun 21, 2011 18:29:09 GMT -5
'better give him mostly short distance. you guys are the ones that are the long distance. it will help keep him calm. that way he won't over stress about what if they get by all you.
*she settles in her work space and sighs, then reaches over and pulls out the soft case tht has her exo legs in it, and uses her foot to slide it to White. 'here . . try them on outside and see what you can do for them . . '
[about a rough 200% more distance and stride level. the multi hops up a hill show that the legs don't tire as much]
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