Stockade Interview: Laney
In reply to Darkside Trooper (msg # 3):
Keeping a respectful tone she explained, "Sir, I only wanted to apologise to those fine folks just doin' their jobs. There weren't no call for me to be actin' out.
"Begging your pardon, sir. I was told all my gear would be taken away and not returned, not just supplies. Look, sir, I am a trained "first responder". When I was picked up I was doing my duty. That means like you, I was treating people who were still infected with the flu, injured or bitten. Right now, I'm useless. Benching an experienced medical asset just so you get your hands on a few things seems kind of wasteful. Sir. There are FEMA warehouses full of medical supplies, hospitals, you name it. You ain't gonna find more paramedics stashed away somewhere.
"More people are coming, I hope. I guess you should probably look into getting a new Civil Affairs officer then. And whoever's telling people to come here should also mention something about Martial Law. I don't recollect being told that when we landed, either. There are a few legalities regarding Martial Law in the Nevada state Constitution that should be observed, if that's important to you, sir. I served in New Orleans during Katrina so I've been to this rodeo before, I could be a lot of help if you let me.
"I'd just like to apologise for my behaviour. If you want to keep me on the sidelines that's your choice. If it were up to me, I'd rather be back out there, trying to help people. Not sit on my hands here like a refugee or a criminal, just another mouth to feed."
Through this she kept her voice calm and thoughtful, trying not to betray any undue emotion or seem like she was pleading.
"Look, I got a clean record, commendations. It was tough when my husband, Greg Carmichael, was in the Army. Served in Afghanistan. Came home, then took his life. It got tougher then. I had to live on the streets after we, I, lost the house, then got a job with the ambulance service. But I made it through. All I'm asking for is another chance, sir."
She hated bringing up Greg, his military service, and his death. Maybe this officer would have some sympathy for her. She seemed to recall that Greg had mocked the uniform the Air Force adopted because the pattern was ineffective. The pattern maker admitted they were forced to use it by the brass because it was basically a form of "branding" that set them apart from the Army and Marines.
01:03, Today: Lakeisha 'Laney' Carmichael rolled 49 using 1d100 with rolls of 49. Trust 60%.
01:03, Today: Lakeisha 'Laney' Carmichael rolled 20 using 1d100 with rolls of 20. Impress 60%.
This message was last edited by the player at 09:38, Thu 03 Mar 2016.