Henry had had enough, although he was still troubled.

He called Val instead.

"Hey, beloved, I'm done running. You and Can care for brunch on the Rec Dec? Mila's still scampering around with the largs but they should be done soon."

  Val answered,Yes, we  can come up to the  Rec dec... I set up  a meeting with our new  lab  Crew  for  after Dinner..around 1800?.. Maybe Can,  can play with a  friend or two while we have  the meeting in the Lab Conference room.

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

  The Run  went  as one would think...The mercs , everyone  suspected, would  die out..the Heimdall  folks, should have been in better shape.

Olny Aideen finished the Run on her feet, bent over  and gasping. Shadow had purposefully   sprinted, past his  'wal' just to  show them Up..he handed  Minnet's weapon back, and took his own SMG from her.

 Bleedin' Machine, you are, an' that's  me  sayin'...how's ya learn to  run like that...

Shadow  crouched  close, looking at the Light green eyes, she had taken  her head gear off, the  scarlet hair plastered down  by sweat. when i was little... i had to run fast... to make the track team and  football team, i had to be  fast..and i had to be mean....in the streets...people died...and i had to be fast to get away, or...to make that happen....and in continued   all the way to here....Being able to run has helped me on Ops....when i had to pod out, and when we play our games.... a trooper  who can't run? Is called  'A target'.

 everyone..stow your gear... change,  one drink and a meal on me at the Rec Dec.....anything after that is one you...

  Troopers dismissed. Minnet and Tucker  carried Hodden and Supe's weapons, as the two taller HW tropers   each grabbed a a cooler for  each shoulder.. Nagy grabbed one as well. Jax  and Nifty   took handles of  one... Jumping Lion and Giles   took another.

 Orria  helped   Sam Pack  up...Lyri helped  Beth. Shadow shouldered his SMG and grabbed the  components for the  lights  and Cams on that  side, while  Beth unplugged from the SEC CAMs  over head.

 Fred stopped    Shadow  as he carried the  instruments and  said.....You know?  me and you have to throw down..i mean..i have to do it...

 Kat  carried beth's Folding chair. she  stopped to watch the two, the slightly taller   Trooper staring at   Shadow who seemed to be thinking...Tell you what , Fred?..you stow your gear...get cleaned up..have you meal... you can even sit  with me...and  you tell me why you have to spend the  rescue mission in Med tech...or...floating in  Matterhorn space in a black plastic bag? and if you want to roll the dice...we can do that... But you're  already down Gunny Larg Food....Margo is gonna have to pass whatever
  tests   the SM lays  down for Stefi...but i don't  fight for fun, Fred. You will get hurt..theres a 75% chance you'll end up in Med tech

 what if i beat the 9 hells out of you?

 Shadow smiled....The?  I'll cry, at how far I have fallen, from where i am now....

 Shoey came over  his  grin showing as he chewed his gum.....Problem, LC?

 ..not for me....see you on the Rec Dec, Fred.... Shadow  shouldered past him  to the  stairs.

 Shoey and fed  watched hIm go, Kat behind him...you'd be better off, askign the  SM to fight you....SM  stays pretty much  in control.. LC?..well..he tends to get  carried  away...


Hamsly Grins.., as he walks  past with KArson and Brooks...too right !...Bloody LC near Beat me to death....SM  pulled the reins in...there's a difference though?.. I was testin' him fer me Captain.....now you and yours..he  don't like..soooo... maybe stick that on the  scale when you measure it..eh?

  Shoey  whaps   Fred on the back...lotsa thinking to do...bottom line?  do you want to collect  the pay that  fancy dress lady is offering you... or  just ride  around space in that bag, the LC talked about.

Mila ran over to Her Human as He rounded up the largs.

"Come on you lot. Food on the Rec Dec for all of you. Larry and Tess too, even if they've already had a snack."

He led the pack up to the Rec Dec, waving for Disna, Puskie and Roll (if he was still around) to join them.

-> Rec Dec

 Meari helped pick up and lift heavy things, but she had her 30-cal. to carry though. Once things were done, Meari nodded to everyone and still felt bad about Zia, she had hoped she would become a real Hermite but that hadn't happened yet, only Oscar didn't join the Mercs he ran with his fellow Hermites.  Meari then headed for her quarters got changed into a duty uniform, took a shower in between and then headed for the Rec Dec.

--->>> To Rec Dec

 Sam thanked Orria for helping her pack up everything. Once Sam was done, she smiled at Orria and waved at Beth as she headed for the Rec Dec. She needed a drink it was hard work watching everyone run Sam giggled to herself. When they were cleared to go Sam headed for the Rec Dec.


--->>>> To Rec Dec

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With the stand off over, TI-JO decided to go to the Rec Dec and enjoy a burger to refuel after a quick shower and change.

--- to Rec Dec>>>

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  Beth Looked  at the time..they had  a little less then an hour to get the CAMs  piped into the  vid boards   with the recognition programs  and timers..


 The  tables  were  set and braced  in case some one  'accidently' crashed into them.  Sneak, Dana and May   along with some Stall Boys  were setting up ice chest.

---------->>>>>>>> From SEC

 Sam came down with her stuff and began setting up, getting some with her tables and setting up braces. Sam began setting everything up and hooking up cables. She would let Beth know when she was ready for the next phase.

>>>>>>>>>>>>> Madison from Officer's Country

After a few wrong turns, Madison arrived at the Tunnel start. Seeing Beth setting up some equipment she went over.

"Hi Beth." She waved. "I know I'm here a little early, but this is my first run. What do I do?"

   Candy, Art Moor and Waggles  came behind   Maddy as she climbed the railed steps to the Tunnels.. it was  well lit..it was warm..it would get warmer.

 Beth smiled, Not Much to do?  except run your ass off?... I'm on the starboard  side, there is  a starting line taped to the Deec... this tape here... she tapped her  deck shoed foot on a tape about  5 yards away from her table.

 ...is the finish Line... One lap..3 Miles, unless you have done, or did  something stupi. then you get another.... LC's hard core on this.. you break a leg because you did something stupid?  he just sends you to Stefi... Now, Sam is over there  on the Portside... we are Hoked into the  CAMS, and  have recognition programs to track everyone's  time... You go out..Bust your  ass..that sets a time for the next ruin..and you have to beat it... folks not putting  out  will run again...and again..Until they run the whole way, or end up in Med Tech...

  Candy Joined in.Its  about  Comaradarie, good  Habits, and Muscle Memory... You POD out  and you have  UEs  or largrans  after you, you want you body programmed to run...not to give up.

 we  got stories...pilots  down and had to run for our lines... Shadow on the green Moon, Eckels on Aqra. Lizzy...Nikki..list goes on.. works both ways too..Chasing  down bad  guys.. Shadow  and  a few others, chased  down some EDT assassins on Fuji?  or maybe  Everest.. and they were Jucied?... artificial don't  help when you got a cold  blooded   hunter after you...

a  Moment Later, Shadow arrived  behind him a dozen or some Pilots  and SEC.. Sneak, Dana  and  Amy    stood  by  coolers.


 people   snapped to.. But hack waved them off,  all the officers  except  Rivets, Morris and Bale  were dressed to run. though they would be walking, just to show support.

 As you were!.. I'm not  'Admiral' until after the runs   finished.. This is the LC's show.
 ADMIRAL OB DEC!

Madison nodded. "Okay, sounds easy enough. Stamina and willpower or pass out trying. No problem." She turned to Candy, bouncing with some excitement. "I'm so looking forward to this. I've wanted to do it since I arrived," she checked the time "Almost five whole days ago! Are we sticking together or is it every woman for herself?"
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  Candy giggled...I have to run hard.. i set my times pretty decent.. don't kill yourself  doing this..  and  i mean for real?  last run  dumbass got eaten by  a larg for Kicking the  Larg Pup  and  another   gut lost his arm for Throwing  Roll  down the tunnels. we almost always  have some  jerks... i imagine  the SM and LC will be here tomorrow with the transfers...

 Frans  used to say... 'if you want to Fly, you have to try"...

 Minnet  and Hodden stepped up  the stairs, Broad-shouldered  women, on  6 foot tall, one  about   5 8..

 Candy chuckles,Heavy womans chicks?...They run with  Heavy Pulse, or   30 Cal MGs.. Tucker is  thier loader, her  runs with belts of   ammo and two ammo boxes as well as his own weapons...no one expects them to  be in the top ten, but they have  done it.

"Well, I'm not expecting to set any records. Especially the way I've been feeling today. I'm not at my best, but pushing myself in endurance events like this is kind of a hobby. I'm psyched."

  Shadow watched the others   come in...some took their   time, others  were eager, some looked miserable.

  Aideen   was Making  sure Shadow  saw her...I thought your group was shipped out.

 aye, an' that's  a fact. But I stayed. Took me  alot of  bitching to get here... i wasn't letting  whiners  and weaklin's  take be away...

 Morris nodded, full transfer, she is a Hermite now...

 Shadow smiles his half  smile,so she is... Aideen grinned.

 Now?  any new folks?... You run hard, and you run to finish.. Beth and
  Sam will track  each of us.. vets get to see if they beat thier  last run, new  folks
 set a  new time... and..a warning.. you try to dog it...and  they pick up on it..you'll run another lap..or three..until i am satisfied, or you are in med tech..

 he waved  to people to start lining up...Oh?.. please.. please.... don't hurt the Larg Pup.. not even i can stop  the LArgs  from reacting to it.

------->>>> From Quarters after changing into combat gear.

 Lizzy ran into the tunnel all ready to run, she was eager to get going and she looked around to see who was there.

------>>>> from Quarters

 Meari walked onto the tunnels in her full combat armor, 30 cal machinegun, her kukri's, backup shot gun, her dual Udenese combt knives, throwing daggers, she does not have her bow or swords with her no room to carry them. She also had 3 belts of 30 cal ammo wrapped around her shoulders. Meari looked ready and eager to run she stretched out and got ready for the run.

Somewhere along the line, Roy had arrived, in full combat kit with his assault rifle.  He was focused, but not tense, and began checking in with all the SEC people as they arrived, making sure nobody was trying to run against Stefi's orders and letting them know that, unlike Shadow, he didn't expect everyone to beat their last time or run again...but if they chose to run that way, it would be duly noted and taken into consideration when assignments for the next operations were being handed out.  But all he was expecting was for each of them to make a reasonable showing...a run comparable to their last one.  Faster was better, but they weren't training for a competition, they were training for operational readiness, and he'd rather have them run a little slower than last time but be able to run again in twelve hours.  "Unlike the pilots, our operations aren't always scheduled and we need to be ready to answer the bell any time...I can't afford to have half of Security effectively incapacitated because they ran their guts out."

He knew it wasn't Shadow's method...but Shadow wasn't in charge of Security.

Mila tritted in at the head of the larg pack. Her ears were pricked and her tail wagging gently. She was looking forwards to running. So were the largs. Her Human brought up the rear, less happily. She knew He didn't like running, yet He always came along.

——> SEC via officers quarters

Izzy would arrive a little later than the others with her having had to make a detour to her quarters in order to change into her armour and collect her carbine and webbing, with her quietly noting that the paint on her armour was still in need of patching after she’d been shot. She had also been quietly relieved to find that Lizzy had already changed and left by the time she had arrived, with her a little uncertain as to where the two of them stood at this point in time.

Upon her arrival she would go and stand of by herself, fidgeting nervously and looking very much like someone that expected to do very badly if not make herself look extremely foolish in the process.

 Lizzy was stretching and getting ready and then her eyes lit up she saw Izzy. She ran over to her and gave Izzy a big hug, and she said," Yes Izzy you are my hero, now let's kick some butt like our lives depended on it because it might one day I know." Lizzy was so happy to see Izzy tying to be her hero again, that's all she wanted just go out there do your best and fight the good fight and have some love along the way, she just wanted Izzy to find her part in the war that's all her calling her and others told Harry. Lizzy hoped Izzy doesn.t fall like Harry did, Izzy has many things too overcome but Lizzy hoped together Izzy could be her hero. I think that's what Lizzy needs Izzy to be for her, her heroic knight in medium armor, she was just so happy to see her here, she was full of energy and gusto now.

 Lizzy knew then she would probably go out too strong and die out at the end she just hoped she had enough to make her time within her range.

  Shadow  Stood  near Roy and Lyri.. Rivets   came Over , patting Lucky on the shoulder...Me  Bucko  'ere is off duty, he wants  ta  run..he has   that there Prybar in his hand, and a chest plate.. its  about all he uses when were fightin'..kin he run..

 You bet Lucky.. you go out  and  do your best..nice  to have you here..

 Lucky nodded,Gotta be faster..you know..maybe if I woulda been a step or two...

Shadow put  a hand on his shoulder...don't?  This is a war.. folks  die..has  nothing to do with some one  being a little stronger..or a little faster, or shooting  a little sooner... It the   Good fight..being smart..and listening to order..right?.. Now  run, to make yourself better..not because  you aren't  'good enough'..eh?

 Ye Listen  to 'im...all this is.. is  harder PT....

 Giles  came Looking at   Shadow with imploring eyes.  Stefi walked over as  well and shook her head...hard.

 LC?.. Stefi  won't let me run..she says  i can walk...

Stefi had her  arms crossed..Then you walk?..  If Stefi says  you're good...you're good. If  She  says  you're not..you're not... Glad to see you here for the walk..some folks use whatever excuse   to  pass on this,

 He Lowered his head  and nodded...Aye, Sir, Already done.

 he  Moved  up..he saw Vosts..rether Timid.....its a bit differant   for us them the troopers... you run hard...not only  to get in better shape..but the  very fact you know you can do it, could save your life...

 ..aye...Sir....

 Then he saw  Izzy, mostly because  Lizzy ran over...he  looked at her, there  was  no friendliness in his eyes... but a twitch of a smile..

 .. good to see you taking part.. You're under the  SM's  umbrella on this... try to be tough..its only 3 miles. he  gave  Lizzy a friendly nod  and mosved down, Talkign to Dusk and  Shade.. Lilit  stepped on the  deck, Warlord Armor and  an Undenese   pulse rifle..

 I am  here to show you how  a Warlord can run..

Shadow smiled...well. Lilit?, Most warlords  stand  and  fight..well..except for verians...

 I will beat you, LC....

 maybe?.. but i have one thing going  for me today... I don't have to ride herd on any headcases..so i can just  run....we'll see what's faster..an Udenese Warloard..or an ESN LC...


 Other  Came  in.. Shadow called Out....Largs take off   first... don't be surprised when they lap you!... all runners  next.. walkers  and Roll with  Thor  will go last..Mila? You're a fur-larg, to run with them.

 he nodded to beth.. and the  Lights flashed on he r board  and a hron sounded..The Largs amd Mila took off,, the  massive  bunch of  people in the  20 yard wide.. 15 foot high tunnels, waited  and.. they took off.. Then the walkers   started.

"Yip!"

Mila barked and took her place at the front, tail wagging.

When the horn sounded she took off at a flat run, ears back and tail streaming behind, her paws pounding the dec plates. She liked being a furry-larg. She liked to run even more.

 Meari nodded to her Grandmod, and smiled at the LC, she hoped the LC would beat her Grandmod but Lilit was old but still very fast. Meari took her position with the other troopers smiling at Vaka and giving him a respectful nod.

 Meri was surprised by one person, Ens. Sakura showed up and from her mate's actions she was excited to see Izzy stepping up. Then Meari made sure the weight was well distributed around her body so she could run her best.