Thirteen watches as the planet shudders and bleeds lava. Such a dramatic and painful way of ridding itself of an infection. He silently watches and thinks while he is called.

   Michelle fights with nothing less then her best effort becoming a machine. Noticing the others doing the same.

   she felt the rush from the escape, testing her skills as a pilot in a final climax as she cleared the tunnel of the escaped. While she was not thrilled with the ride in the reentry pod, she had no other choice without the beta, the launch was unnerving with others in control of their accent. But once in orbit she found herself staring out to watch the planet erupt in rebirth or its final death spasm. She felt the awe of seeing something so rare.

   when finally she is on the landing ship, she falls in with the others. Not really sure how she can assist the Engineers and her techs as a pilot. But as soon s she was dismissed she made her way to team trying to fix the vessel.

   Mirage as you search for the Governor you learn he did not make it. The remaining soldiers go through the honoring ceremonies for him and their fallen
comrades.


Cerise: the Governor second in command assumes his title. He agrees with you about his predecessors plan and complements your teams skills. He also expresses his admiration of your engineers.

In reply to Michelle Grey (msg # 293):

Once back on board with the rest of his team its clear by the looks on their faces it was a hard fought fight, but now was not the time to rest as he reported to Miriana with the rest of his team.  He'd tried to catch up to Michelle, but in all the commotion there wasn't much for it.  Like the others he wasn't sure how they would be able to help in the situation, but even a grunt has their uses in a pinch and they would do everything they could to assist.

Mirage files in with Kaarle to report to Miriana.  She doesn't seem to be acting much different from after any other flight.

"Lt Miriana is really a top rate engineer. So long as our only challenge is repairs, I'm certain she will carry us through. I'm going to see if I can lend a hand as well. Please contact me if anything alarming occurs; we'll want to be ready if there are any further problems. If possible, you may want to try to have some troops ready, just in case there are any Invid stragglers, though they should be disorganized and ineffectual without their leadership.

You may also want to draw up plans for your people to retreat to the Vulture as an emergency escape vessel; it won't support us all for long, but, even stuffed to the gills, it is more hospitable than hard vacuum.

If you have anyone with any mechanical knowledge at all, I would suggest assigning them to assist Lt Miriana; the more people turning wrenches, the safer we'll be."

With that Cerise heads down to where Miriana is working and submits herself to assist wherever she can. Like the others, she doesn't have any notable skill with mechanical things, but she can program computers and operate sensor equipment. She also has some resistance to normal physical damage, so she can do dangerous jobs without as much danger, so long as what she needs to do can be described.

   Working without complaint and assisting wherever she was told she looked forward to when she was finally able to collasp in bed.
As soon as it was possible she snuggled in next to Kaarle lightly kissing him before letting exhaustion take her.

  As soon as the attack party landed Silly rushed in to find Thirteen. Quickly removing the helmet of the power armor she rushed in Huging him tightly not carring about anyone elses opinions or looks. "You made! Im glad to see you made it back in one piece. Ill catch up with you after we finished getting things fixed. but i had to make sure you were a hundred percent. welcome back Marine eh ra!"

  With that she places her helmet back on and returns to her assigned work stations.

Thirteen was taken aback by the hug in a situation like this but found he no longer minded. Ultimately, it felt good to have people who cared about him again. Aravae had reminded him how it felt.

"Alright." He replied calmly. He looked out at the planet and suddenly felt very tired as he wondered just what they had achieved.

   Aravae is pacing through the Vulture none stop to the point even the crew is going crazy.


   there are a little more than six thousand Tirolians and seventy six full size Zentraedi Warriors and crew.

  after twenty straight hours most the technicians including Miriana is found sleeping. Two decks are secured and able to hold independent life supports.

  the Gambit and the fleet have informed you they will arrive shortly. The plan is to then fold to Tokyo 3 after arrival and secure the orbital space before Freedom Station arrival two weeks later.

  landing teams will be sent planet side to locate two building sites. Before the fleet returns to Earth to join the battle to reclaim it from the Invid.
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After the harrowing experience on the Tirollian colony and the Hive they literally fell into, Severian felt relieved to be back among the humans that comprised the expeditionary fleet. In the hours that went by, he busied himself checking on his equipment and lending assistance with his skills and spells while the Gambit returned.

Thirteen had been working as needed when he began to hear from others about Avarae's pacing in the Vulture. He excused himself with the team he had been helping and went to the Vulture to see how he could help.

   Aravae pauses in her tracks when thirteen finally shows up on the vulture. Making sure he was real she runs over to him throwing herself upon him. Not letting go for several minutes. Everyone around them feel a since of relief and happiness as she just hugs himresting her head upon his shoulder. "I thought you were busy. they wouldn't allow me to leave the vessel."


  The torilains find the preyton's magic fascinating a myth come true before thier eyes. Some ask random question of how it works and if he could teach them how to wield such power. Before going about the duties.
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Thirteen was hugged by Avarae for some time. He awkwardly hugged her back, still not used to that. He looked around to see everyone's reaction. It all seemed rather humorous.

"I was but I was able to take some time to check on you. Things are under control but still on alert. I saw your sister earlier and she was well."

   Thirteen

  She smiled trying not to sound condescending as she spoke. "I know Sillia is ok. I knew you were to. Though i wanted to see for myself. But im not allowed off the ship for some reason. Im going insane with boredom and i need to....." she let the last bit go. He was there and checking on her and that was all that mattered.

"We are still on a battlefield so boredom is a good thing. Excitement... is not safe."

Thirteen calmly explained before going on.

"What is wrong? Something seems to be becoming you."

   Aravae blinks several times at Thirteen before leaning in so close that her cool nose was just touching the back of his ear. A soft whisper so only he can hear:

Thirteen thought about something for a moment then whispered back.

 Aravae shrugs in frustration.  She is not sure what it is. Only that it is coming.

Thirteen felt disappointed although he didn't understand why. He thought for a moment, unsure as to how to deal with this.


He whispered back.

  Two days pass since the fleet arrives. The Apex has attached itself to the Zentraedi Nupetiet Vergnitzs Class Vessel, supplying it with power. A mere smear against the mighty vessels hull. A detachment of Explorer Corps was detached to help integrate the new arrivals.

   Vulture and all her crew return to gambit to get some R&R while the Vulture is restored and re26R while the Vulture is restored and resupplied fohe Vulture is restored and resupplied for the up coming mission. You are informed you will be briefed at 0800 and to enjoy the evening.

Cerise heads to her quarters for an hour, in hopes that she can turn on the high intensity lights and get a satiating "meal", before she needs to turn them off to accommodate her roommate. After that, or if that isn't an option, she'll head to the officer's lounge to practice socialization and inter-species communication. If she is allowed she'll try to find a table where the preferred language is one she hasn't yet learned and encourage them to converse, so she can listen.

In reply to Cerise (msg # 313):

Kaarle had decided to take the R&R and orders to heart as he finished his shower.  They had been so busy over the course of the several weeks that the a bit of relaxation was a welcome reprieve from their day to day duties.  On top of that it gave him a chance to spend some much needed time with Michelle.

Turning off the water after rinsing out his hair, and wrapping a towel around his waist he made his way back to things, drying off carefully before pulling graphic tee over his head depicting a long dead metal band from long ago.  Topping things off with jeans, sneakers, ball cap, and some cologne he'd squirreled away for a rainy day, he felt like a million dollars, and was ready to go find Michelle wherever she was hiding.  Since she wasn't in their room he sent her a message to meet him and headed out the door.

She'd seem a bit distant since the last mission, but he knew things were hard on her considering everything they had been through.  His own emotions were running ragged as he it seemed like with every turn he was being forced to question the decisions of leadership and struggling to follow orders, that before he'd been given this assignment he would have followed diligently.  Making his way to the officers lounge he saw Cerise sitting there awkwardly with a few of his fellow crew were talking, they kept giving sideways glances at her but otherwise continued as she sat and listen.  He shook his head with a smirk somewhat glad she was pestering someone else as he went up to the bar and signaled the bartender for their attention.  "Vodka" was all he said to them as he'd planned on getting a drink while he waited for his date.  A few drinks, some dinner, and maybe a movie sounded like the trick to alleviate some of the tension building inside him.

Where was Michelle he wondered as the bartender returned with a small glass of clear liquid.  He held it carefully turned and leaned wit his back against the bar.  It was quiet in the lounge, where the hell was everyone he thought?
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  She stared blankly at the wall blissfully un aware of anything but answering the questions being asked.

   Then she saw Max smiling at her warming. It was infectious and brought a sense of relief when he told her she and the others had done a great job before dismissing her.

  She found the message to meet Kaarle and quickly went and changed into less formal attire.

   She spritzed herself with a rosepetal spray before placing her familar leather form fitting harness. She then threw on a short dark blue skirt along with one of her tight sleeveless shirts. She add a touch of light make up with red lipstick to enhance her smile. Slipping her feet into a pair of black slip on she got when the group spent the day on the MA.

   She made a quick stop at the quarters of one of her vertech maintenance crew. Briefly talking to the young woman who was technically two years older than herself. The young lady smiled at Michelle and nodded her head slightly skeptically. Taking the offered by Michelle.

  Michelle skip excitedly to the officers lounge. She smiled as soon as she saw his face. Her steps slow and purposeful as she made her way to sit beside.

"May i sit and join you sir." she asked him with a soft submissive tone. Waiting for his ok. Before taking her place beside him. Whispering into his ear:  She says with the most sensual tone she could. Looking as innocent as possible.

   Thirteen feels a relaxed as a soft feminine voice ask him question. It is distant and he cannot remember what is asked or even his replies. Only that when he becomes fully aware again. Lt. Cmdr Fell is standing in front of him in her office.

"Thank you for your cooperation Sargent. would you like a cookie?" she lifts a plate of freshly baked chocolate chips which smell good after weeks of MREs. "Aravae debriefing should be finishing up as well. You are dismissed and may enjoy the rest of your R&R Sargent. "


  Once Thirteen leave. Lt. Cmdr Fell repeats the process with Skyrah.