Tunnels #2
Missy's people were held back until the groups had left . Roll sat by Beth with a tired Thor, who had his head on the boy's legs , the largs eyes looking around. Disna had rung to amidships, and was now walking back to the start.
Puskie, had run to Sam's side, then jogged about to Amidships there and waited,. The Thundering horde of Largs were Just rounding the stern heading towards Sam with Puskie yelling encouragement to get them to run that 'tiny bit' faster.
Shadow didn't come in at the lead, but he did spend some time Backpedaling and yelling at all those who seemed to do eyerolls, or seemed to give stares of disapproval to those who ran past them.
When they Finished, those who came i ahead of the others, were vets. Not surprisingly, those who did real well, were those who, voluntarily , ran the second lap.
The Larg unit was slurping up water, while Shadow looked over the Group as he drank a fresh powerade . he was sweated up a bit, But looked rather fresh, compared to some. Handing the weapon back to Supe, Supe switched him for the SMG.
Grite was bend over a bit, his skin glistened in sweat which looked like an orb in a nightclub as the shifting skin tones were highlighted by the sheen of sweat,
Well... The LArgs will do another Lap, because that's what they do. This exercise is over, I am pleased to see, there were no rock Heads who need to run a 3rd time... we'll see how al you new folks perform, next run..
Look around you. see your shipmates, you all went through this, most of them have been through this more the you know, But its improtant , If you are in an aircraft and you see the troops on the ground, they are no longer then dots moving through the trees, or colored markers on your screen..they are peope you ran with and work beside. And when...
He stopped and titled his Head as Captain Si giggled, and Both admirals smiled others took up to giggling and smiling as Shadow turned to his right. Aideen stood next to him Smiling and Nodd her head, her red hair plastered dwon from sweating inside of her head gear.
He loked at her...more laughs, she Looked at him...Keep talkin' LC, You're doin' great! more laughs... as Shadow stared at her, her face started to get closer to the color of her hair,she pointed to the troops...I..Um..will just be..um..over there,,, more laughs.
There was a sigh as Shadow tried to regain his lecture stance..well?...what i am trying to say, You have seen the Brass run with us, and Not just a token run, but push hard.. you have seen our younger Members push, and beat, odler crewmates,who might have more battle experience, but....not...survival experience.
some folks have duty, not everyone can be missing from thier posts, those who show up on down time, tell you everything you need to know, about that person....and , there are those who try to come up with reasons not to be here...and that will tell you everything you need to know about them
The AI troopers were still breathing hard, then had to run before as part as SEC, or whatever new unit was trying to make a stab and being, a part of The Hermes assortment of weapons.
Andruss lowered his head, Morgan gave him a whack on the back.
Alright, with the Admiral's Permission, I invite you all to the Rec dec, for something to eat and drink... SEC folks, help Sam and Beth with tables and equipment, everyone else, grabs coolers, Empty the uce by the drains... Admiral?
Hack Nodded,Those of you on duty, Take a Half hour on me, before you report nback, thsoe not on duty? well..its you time...well done...and? I hope you newer folks learned somethign about hard work, and the reasoning behind it.., peopel grabbed coolers , dumping out the ice near the drains caps, largs eagerly licked them up crunching them.
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As people moved to the entrance , Flores yelled,You coming, LC?
I'll be there in a bit... he crouched down by the largs, some just sat there looking around, a few thumped tails and got head rubs..You guys get one more lap, then we have to leave, maintenance guys wil be up soon.
Thor left out a tiny howl
he wants to run , Mr LC? but he won't make the whole Lap.
Shadow chucled and Handed Roll his SMG,well, he can still run with us...right...
Pickign up the littler Larg, the LUck got thor to hook his claws into his back pack...Ok Thor..we run, and when we reach the starboard side where Sam normal set up? you have to run on your own... Lets go Largs!
Tess Gave Shadow a Nudge, thumping her tail and the beasties were off, a Happy, and a bit Heavy Larg Pup looking around as he was jostled on Shadow's back, The LC's hands half Thor's front claws.. Roll was grinning as he ran beside them.. Gregor tried to stay with them, by the lure of running with the pack was too much and he took off down the tunnel to catch the pack
The Admirals, Captain Si, Morris and Bale stood with Beth as they watched the Largs go with a bouncing Pup on Shadow's back.
Hack just smiled .