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FLEX-Thread.

Posted by Admiral HackFor group 0
Dr. Alison Verault
player, 184 posts
Psychologist, Lt. ESN
Fri 2 Sep 2022
at 04:34
  • msg #104

FLEX-Thread

---------->>>>>  From Doc Alison's office

"So how was the meeting?  Anything new or interesting, insofar as Bura goes?" 
Justin Kase
player, 3939 posts
Fri 2 Sep 2022
at 05:18
  • msg #105

FLEX-Thread

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 104):

Justin gave a thumd down It was a no go. Captain Morris didn't have anything that he needed help with in a manner which suggested Justin wouldn't offer to assist the Captain again, unless he was directed to by Command.
Roy Spencer
player, 10336 posts
Marine SgtMaj
Security Chief
Fri 2 Sep 2022
at 05:44
  • msg #106

FLEX-Thread

Roy stepped back into his office, using his comm to call Henry and ask about plans for the largs when everyone went down to Bura.  He also mentioned that he'd heard about the Nivarians training their largs, and invited Henry to accompany him to observe the Nivarians in action...and maybe show them up...
Henry Christie
player, 4608 posts
Fri 2 Sep 2022
at 15:00
  • msg #107

FLEX-Thread

Henry responded.

Got a call from a Larg Master General Wikiss of the Nivarian Marines, obnoxious fellow, I am sorry to say. Mix of bragging about how much better his largs are and complaining that Larry attacked one of their 'studs', dismissing our training approaches and claiming that Disna and Puskie are defectors. He's organising an exercise with his largs and worts, says he wants Shadow to stay away but will just about tolerate your presence. Apparently he thinks our 'renegade' pack will distract his largs, he cannot control his worts which are natural enemies of largs. He will be conducting his exercises 400 or so miles  from  The Capital, to the south... you and I are welcome to observe but I get the impression he doesn't want our largs there, too much of a threat to the way his packs operate - he doesn't seem to appreciate ideas other than his own. What would you like to do?
Dr. Alison Verault
player, 185 posts
Psychologist, Lt. ESN
Fri 2 Sep 2022
at 16:41
  • msg #108

FLEX-Thread

In reply to Justin Kase (msg # 105):

"So, he called you together, but had nothing for you?" she asked. "Sure, I can easily see where that'd be vexing."     And added-

"The captain has been through a great deal. And it does seem to affect his disposition.  Which is only normal, of course."     She changed the topic:

"Have you been to Bura, before?   Specifically, this part of Bura?"
Isobel Sakura
player, 1534 posts
Ensign
Izzy "Hollywood" Sakura
Fri 2 Sep 2022
at 17:19
  • msg #109

FLEX-Thread

----> Rec Dec, day before Bura training

After entering the observation dec, Izzy would offer Arnie and Slavic a friendly smile as she led Lizzy over to a quiet corner where they could not only have a degree of privacy but also not disturb anyone else "Are you even going to be able to do tomorrow's survival run?" Izzy asked, pointedly looking at the brace on her ankle.

After finding a seat she would put a call through to SEC to let them know that she would be putting a call through to her mother on Earth so as not to set off any alarms, before dialling her mothers number and putting the call through.

Nervously tapping her fingers against the table as she waited for the call to be connected, with her holding up her comms unit so that the camera would get both her and Lizzy in shot as her mothers face appeared on the screen as she accepted the call "Hi mom it's me and Lizzy I hope everything is going alright with you, did you get my last payment?" she asked before nervously tapping her fingers again as she waited for her mother to respond, with her feeling slightly frustrated by the lag between the Hermes and Earth, though that was to be expected as there wasn't much in the way of infrastructure in the middle of deep space.

"Oh Isobel it's so lovely to hear from you, and you too Lizzy I hope you are keeping well though you really should dress a little more sensibly dear, I saw the pair of you at some ball or other and you must have been frightfully cold in that dress you were wearing, Oh and Isobel you really don't need to be sending me money I am doing just fine I promise"

Giggling at her mothers comment concerning Lizzy's dress she would give Lizzy chance to respond and say hi before speaking herself "Oh mom don't worry it's fine, honestly sending you a little money is the least I can do after everything you and dad did for me, besides the Navy covers so much of our expenditure anyway, but anyway...um...mom there's something I need to tell you...I...um...kind of asked Lizzy to marry me and...well...she said yes"

It was at this point there would be another agonising wait as they waited for their message to reach Earth and for the returning message to reach them, with Izzy anxiously biting her lip as she waited.
Justin Kase
player, 3941 posts
Fri 2 Sep 2022
at 23:54
  • msg #110

FLEX-Thread

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 108):

I have been, there are some of the places I recall bein, whilst others I could have been but wasn't in a condition to recall; due to the follies of youth.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:34, Sat 03 Sept 2022.
Roy Spencer
player, 10338 posts
Marine SgtMaj
Security Chief
Sat 3 Sep 2022
at 02:38
  • msg #111

FLEX-Thread

Roy's barely-stifled laugh sounded over the comm.  "Hey, we have orders to participate in the larg training exercise, from someone with far more brass than whatever rank this Wikiss is claiming for himself.  We're going to be there...and so are our largs.  I have faith in them to stick to the task at hand, so if there's any trouble, it's going to be on the Nivarians' part.  And if I see any of those Nivarian handlers abusing their largs...Wikiss might end up wishing he'd requested Shadow, instead."  His voice took on some darker overtones as he spoke the last.

"I'll see you in the morning, Doc.  Pack light...we may end up needing to depart the exercise area in a hurry, if the Nivarians display the same level of decorum and tact that they have in the past.  But they're not calling the shots on this.  We are."
Lizzy O'conner
player, 4019 posts
Pilot Ensign
'Phoenix'
Sat 3 Sep 2022
at 12:25
  • msg #112

FLEX-Thread

------>>>> From Rec Dec

 Lizzy responded," I had 24 hours they are over now I will wear the brace during the run, yeah I guess Stefi still needs to clear me."


 Lizzy listened as Izzy called her mom, Lizzy responded," Hello Mrs. Sakura nice to see and talk to you again. Yes I will wear something a little warmer next time I promise."

 Then Izzy told her mom they were getting married Lizzy listened waiting for her mom's reaction. She held Izzy's hand tightly.
Henry Christie
player, 4609 posts
Sat 3 Sep 2022
at 12:37
  • msg #113

FLEX-Thread

"Already done," grinned Henry.

"We'll be ready. Disna and Puskie, the largs, Mila... and me. I don't think Mila likes this fellow either. Never heard her growl at someone on the other side of a vidscreen before."
Isobel Sakura
player, 1535 posts
Ensign
Izzy "Hollywood" Sakura
Sat 3 Sep 2022
at 16:36
  • msg #114

FLEX-Thread

The connection would be made after several agonising minutes with Izzy’s mothers face breaking into a broad smile ”Oh that’s wonderful you two I’m so happy for the both of you, have you picked a date yet? I wish I could attend but I don’t suppose you’ll be having the ceremony on Earth will you?” she said clearly disappointed that she wasn’t able to watch her only daughter getting married ”I’m sorry mom we won’t be able to come to Earth, it isn’t really safe for us…but we are getting married very soon and we think we have a way for you and aunt Rose to watch, maybe we could even look at getting the two of you brought out here so you can meet Lizzy in person” she replied, giving Lizzy a bit of a sheepish look as she sprung the last part on her ”oh that would be lovely if you could, I would so like to meet the lady that has made my little girl so happy and give her a hug, oh and Elizabeth dear no more of this Mrs Sakura rubbish, you either call me Linda or mom, we’re going to be family after all”
Dr. Alison Verault
player, 186 posts
Psychologist, Lt. ESN
Sat 3 Sep 2022
at 17:22
  • msg #115

Re:  FLEX-Thread

Justin Kase:
In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 108):

whilst others I could have been but wasn't in a condition to recall; due to the follies of youth.


"I'll bet," she winked. "What's life without a few follies?  Well, perhaps you'll have another chance to see them, soon.   Hopefully, once things have settled, I'm hoping to go down there myself for a bit, and see Bura firsthand, for the first time."

Lizzy O'conner
player, 4021 posts
Pilot Ensign
'Phoenix'
Sat 3 Sep 2022
at 17:44
  • msg #116

Re:  FLEX-Thread

 Lizzy smiled with Izzy's mom's reaction, and when Izzy asked if they could come out Lizzy was really excited when she said yes she would like to meet Lizzy. Lizzy responded," Thank you Mom and I hope to see you soon."

 Lizzy was excited that she wanted to come out, but did she and Izzy know if they left Earth right now they would not be going back likely.
Isobel Sakura
player, 1536 posts
Ensign
Izzy "Hollywood" Sakura
Sat 3 Sep 2022
at 20:38
  • msg #117

Re:  FLEX-Thread

As Lizzy and her mom spoke Izzy would smile happy in the knowledge that her mom genuinely liked her fiancĂ© with her also quietly hoping that it would help fulfil some of Lizzy’s need for a mother figure in her life ”We’d best be going mom, it’s getting late here and Lizzy has a survival run in the morning, we’ll speak again soon to let you know when the wedding is” Izzy said as she held Lizzy’s hand under the table ”ok, well you two take care and I look forward to hearing from you both soon, I just wish your father was here to see you get married, he would have been very happy to know you had found someone as lovely as Elizabeth”
”…I know mom, speak to you soon”
Justin Kase
player, 3942 posts
Sat 3 Sep 2022
at 23:36
  • msg #118

Re:  FLEX-Thread

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 115):

Justin nodded in agreement. If I'm in a reasonable condition after this exercise, I'd be honoured to escort you Doc.
Dr. Alison Verault
player, 187 posts
Psychologist, Lt. ESN
Sun 4 Sep 2022
at 20:34
  • msg #119

Re:  FLEX-Thread

She smiled again; did that a lot in Justin's company, it was true.  "Well, fantastic -- that definitely fits my agenda."   
Dr. Alison Verault
player, 190 posts
Psychologist, Lt. ESN
Tue 6 Sep 2022
at 18:41
  • msg #120

Re:  FLEX-Thread

After Justin departed to join the others for the Load Out, Alison made her way back to her office, both to continue catching up on work, as well as realizing that immersing herself in it was the bast way to make the time pass...

--------->>>>>  Officers Quarters
This message was last edited by the player at 00:01, Mon 12 Sept 2022.
Missy Jagger
player, 545 posts
Engineer
Master Mechanic
Wed 18 Jan 2023
at 17:40
  • msg #121

Re:  FLEX-Thread

Missy sends a post to Shadow the night before the run.  “Hello sir, as you may have noticed I work hard to support the Hermes.  We have a new batch of formally trained mechanics coming in.  They are having trouble grasping the commitment and I need their skills even as I don’t need their attitude.  Now, they think you guys have the easy life between battles.  I hear you are doing a run tomorrow morning with seasoned and new recruits.  I think it would be educational if I brought them and some of our older scrapper students who are training to go into flight academy.  It should be educational for both of our fresh units.  I will send the files on everyone I’m bringing for Beth to review.  I understand this is highly irregular and need nothing more than a yes or a no.  Either way it was worth a try before I send some of these boys home.”
Kray Shadow
GM, 2761 posts
fighter jock
Lt Commander
Wed 18 Jan 2023
at 19:09
  • msg #122

Re:  FLEX-Thread

  Shadow Looks  at the COM, he chuckles to himself  then  sends  the answer...get them here  by  10:00 ships time, tomorrow.. we'll start the  run, also , sign wavers  incase they   get hurt or eaten...
Missy Jagger
player, 546 posts
Engineer
Master Mechanic
Wed 18 Jan 2023
at 20:47
  • msg #123

Re:  FLEX-Thread

Already done sir
Admiral Hack
GM, 12087 posts
Wed 6 Sep 2023
at 13:48
  • msg #124

Re:  FLEX-Thread

(( to finish  up  delta night  at Blue Moon  condo ))
Meari
player, 2210 posts
Udenese SGT AI Squad
Calm, Cold and Deadly
Wed 6 Sep 2023
at 14:43
  • msg #125

Re:  FLEX-Thread

 " Yes Captain, you look amazing I am surprised he left your side. I could go and say there is someone important who wishes hos company Captain."
Roy Spencer
player, 10987 posts
Marine SgtMaj
Security Chief
Wed 6 Sep 2023
at 15:39
  • msg #126

Re:  FLEX-Thread

Roy chuckled softly, almost ruefully.  "If I was always my better self, I'd be a lousy Marine," he answered.  "I've got that same darkness in me...I just do a better job of keeping it under control.  Unlike your dad, I don't let it off the leash completely...I use it as another weapon, like choosing a different rifle or my kukri."  He recalled specific events as he spoke,  like the incident where he and Melia had paid a visit to a group of Marines on Fuji who had decided that they were free to sexually assault Fleet members.  The pair had wrought grim vengeance...the Marines had all survived the brutal retribution, but only because Roy wanted them to survive, to explain what had happened, as a warning to others who might be tempted to cross that line.  His less-than-better self had been on prominent display, as far as the punishments meted out...

"I think Beth heard about the rifle, but I'm not sure how closely she was monitoring comms.  Sam was handling most of our comm traffic, but those two are never far apart during operations."

He sighed and added, "And yes...losing that rifle is going to hit her hard...worse than the actual physical injuries.  Even if it got to the point where she had to retire it, there was still so much history involved that she would probably have kept it as a memento, even if it had worn out to the point where its accuracy was no longer reliable."

He sighed and shook his head.  "She sent an awful lot of ammo downrange with that rifle...you get to the point where you hardly even need to aim after a while.  So used to your sight picture that you know where that bullet is going the second you look.  She's going to have a hard time recovering from that one..."
chats
Wed 6 Sep 2023
at 18:26
  • msg #127

Re:  FLEX-Thread

  Captain Si shook her head,the long black hair seemed to shine.we all have out  tasks.. Oliver is no differant.. I am sure I will get  some welcome, once he feels he is free..

.............

I hope she will no lose any of her skills. She  seemed  to be . always  cool, even when angered..She was beside her self  when the Pilot  died in the city, and then got more angry, when   the  trooper  got lost?
Roy Spencer
player, 10988 posts
Marine SgtMaj
Security Chief
Thu 7 Sep 2023
at 05:34
  • msg #128

Re:  FLEX-Thread

Roy nodded gently.  "Well, the basics of sharpshooting are the same, regardless of which rifle you're using...it's just adapting to the quirks and the feel of your individual weapon.  You get to the point where you just know where each round is going.  Give her another rifle and some time to practice and she'll be right on top of her game again...marksmanship is about the shooter, more than the weapon.  I mean, a bad weapon can screw up a good shooter...but a bad shooter is going to be bad, no matter how good the weapon is."  He chuckled, and added, "I could give your dad one of my Barrett .50s...I can practically drive nails with those things, at a few hundred meters range.  He'd be lucky to hit an oil drum at one hundred feet..."

He sighed, and continued, "Lyri is eminently competent, and she doesn't like it when good plans get screwed up.  When plans get screwed up by our own people?  Well...she can sometimes take that kinda personally."
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