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Post by Richter on May 3, 2015 2:27:44 GMT -6
"Hmm, luna titanium...not a bad idea. Devious, to be sure. More useful than gold in this era, but common as dirt by the time of Axis. Seems you have a good handle on what to do, good luck out there." The captain said to both James and his accomplice, when he noticed that both would be going.
He couldn't help but raise an eyebrow sometime later when he saw the operator walking out dressed like she had just left a school. It made him shake his head, but he trusted the Commander knew what he was doing in recruiting his team.
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Post by Pitman on May 3, 2015 2:48:34 GMT -6
Zephyr soon internally was happy that he was told to get out of the kitchen well Rico simply jumped for joy.
"Alright sir.", Zephyr soon stated and Rico wouldn't contain himself.
Both quickly ran out of the kitchen with relief now heading toward his room to get ready when he was stopped by no other then the Lieutenant Commander.
"Uhh Ms. Lint?", Zephyr soon asked.
"So your heading out right...", Miriam soon said which made him wonder what was going through her head.
"Uhhh yes?", Zephyr soon replied which he regretted.
Some time later.
Rico was the first to arrive of the duo to meet the Commander and Marumi which he noticed her outfit.
"What the hell... how is that is casual?", Rico Blurted out.
Before anything response could be heard Zephyr came out with a woman who was in full dress towards them.
"Sorry I am late... I hit a snag.", Zephyr soon said with a shrug, as his blue/red coat was over his clothing. His Mercenary clothing, casual enough to be easily hidden but still functional if shit hit the fan.
"Who is the girl?", Rico soon asked not recognizing... then he recognized her.
"L...Lieutenant Commander Lint?!!", Rico soon shuttered.
"Watch it I can still kick you in high heels.", Miriam soon stated as fact.
"Oh boy... uhh Commander the Lieutenant Commander wished to come with us and well in her own words... four guards are better then three.", Zephyr said with a blush, in truth looking at her in the dress made him almost lose it.
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Post by Rabite on May 3, 2015 11:34:26 GMT -6
"...I might have chosen the wrong members to bring..."
James is seen holding his forehead, trying to get rid of this headache that started after seeing all of the members(+1 extra). Marumi seems to look apologetic at being one of the source of problems, but James seems to mostly focus on Lint.
"Lt. Commander Lint, Ensign Tenjo, may I ask what are you two thinking? We're on a mission here, we're not going on a tour. I haven't even explained our plans yet and you're off spreading the news to others on the ship? And you Lt. Commander, don't you have a job to do? As far as I remember the Captain had assigned you some jobs to do about checking on the mutineers, don't tell me you're slacking off, I expected more from an officer of your rank."
Although his voice is kept at the regular level, his tone and questions shows that he is not too satisfied with what is happening at the moment. Really the three he had chose at the start are just to make them seem more important, with two bodyguards and a secretary with him. Now how would he explain about the extra person, that's in a party dress, going to a secret business meeting? They ARE, trying to avoid problems here, not try to create more of it. He gave a long sigh before turning away, and back towards the exit.
"Do what you want, but if I see any problems caused by you or your men, I'll report it straight to the Captain. From now on, I'll refer to all of you by your first or last name, avoid saying your ranks. We are to keep ourselves undetected, and that means lack of any problem that might bring attention to us. Burbon, Tenjo, take this and get us a van and a direction guide, originally I wanted a car but with the extra member that won't be enough."
He opens the suitcase that he is carrying, and takes out some old, pre-OYW era bills that he managed to gather from the crews. There's not a lot of them, so he'll have to watch how they'll use it. After sending the two on their way, James and Marumi got off their ship, and waited by the dock.
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Post by Pitman on May 3, 2015 17:27:26 GMT -6
"I knew this was going to happen.",Zephyr stated as he and Rico went to get a van.
As they soon went to find a vehicle to use both stopped at the nearby rental place to see what they had.
"Let me do the talking... I know a lot of languages.", Zephyr revealed which perked Rico's interest.
"I thought you didn't care for all that Federal Elite bullshit
"When it comes to finding the right girl you got to know all languages.", Zephyr replied like it was nothing.
"Oh.... that explains it.", Rico said as he stayed back for Zephyr to grab a van.
Walking up to the man who strangely had a monkey on his shoulder he soon asks,"How may I help you?"
"We need to rent a van for the day. Got any avaible?", Zephyr asked the man though saw this man as strange.
Ah... sorry to say this but we are currently out of vans. We do have a five seat car you can rent... but its... how you say this.", the man said scratching his head then points to it.
"Well... uhh got any others?", Zephyr soon pleaded.
The man soon smiled eith the monkey jumping then answers,"Only if you want a two seater convertable."
"Ughhhh got to be ducking kidding me.", Zephyr soon replied.
Some time later a car which looked like a car for a circus came up to James which Zephyr in drivers seat and Rico in the back.
"I know I know why the hell I got a circus car don't ask. They were out of vans and only had this or a two seater electric car which was super tiny.", Zephyr said getting out.
What really shocked him was Miriam began to laugh hard at this like it was no tomorrow.
"Really?! That is... Hahahaha", Miriam barely manage to state.
"Hey hey don't make fun of me Ms. Lint!!", Zephyr stated as, Rico looked dejected in the back.
"Why.... why must the luck be so bad... what I do in life to deserve it.
"Do there Commander you wish to drive? Or you want your secretary, Rico, ms. Lint, or me to drive it?"
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Post by Rabite on May 3, 2015 17:47:23 GMT -6
James feels that at this rate, he'll pop a vein before this mission is over. But after a long silence he managed to calm himself down and not unleash his fury on the three. He looks around a bit, and notice that the two came back alone, which means they did not got their job done as he has asked. By this point, even oldtypes can see an aura of anger around him, but he is a man that is very, very good at keeping personal emotion away from his job... if not then both of them would be going for a swim while wearing pairs of concrete boots by now.
"God, now I understand it's not Ted's fault for wanting to kill you two now... All of you! Silence!!... Tenjo, drive, if there anymore problem from anyone of you, don't expect to be able to keep your job!"
He opens the backdoor for Marumi to get in before entering himself, he double checks the map and directions, without a guide all they have is these maps created from old data. He's not too confident about these maps, nor is he confident about letting Tenjo or the other two drive, but there's little choices here and he sure aren't going to let himself or anyone under him be the driver for those bunch. He gives out some directions to the driver, and sits back to relax a bit after all that anger. Under his instructions Marumi also writes down the problems that came up so far, just so they can keep a record.
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Post by Pitman on May 3, 2015 18:22:29 GMT -6
"Hey hey.. I did get us a guide... he was suppose to be here by now..", Zephyr soon stated as a fact until a black looking motocycle suddenly came up with a black haired youth who looked only 17. Though some would think he was some street gang member or even the triads.
"You guys needed a guide correct?", the young man soon asked taking off his sun glasses.
"Yes thanks for coming.", Zephyr soon said with relief.
If it was any other situation the Commander probably kill them on the spot.
"Good I needed extra cash on the temp work so your my lucky break!! The name is Naertus Udaem!! Grew up in Hong Kong and know it like the back of my hand!", Naertus soon stated.
Before Zephyr could answer the kid was already coming up to Marumi to completely introduce himself.
"Hey babe you just look like my type. Let's say after this tour guide I can give you a special guide of the city only you to know.", Naertus soon said as he kissed her hand like a gentleman.
Before he can press futherur Zephyr intervene with saying, "I like your style but we need a guide. I did pay your agency to send you over to us on short notice.", Zephyr soon replied with a face of your stealing my thunder face.
"Alright alright... you are a paying customer after all. I'll drive... you uhh..", Naertus was saying only to be finished,"Rico... it's Rico Burbon."
"The alcoholic drink yes you will be my number two man and seat in front with me. Zephyr you and... now what is your name?", Naertus soon said fixing his hair.
"None of your business unless you want to be uncapable.", Miriam soon replied.
Rico quickly grabbed Naertus ear and says,"She means it man... just don't do it. I know from experience she is dangerous like-"
Only to be kicked in the face by Miriam in her high heels which made even Naertus pause.
"Alright chick who can kick as your in the back with uhh.. Mister Tenjo... yes right.", Naertus then stated going to the driver seat.
"Hrmph...", Miriam managed to say only go notice a single problem.
"Wait there is only five seats.", Miriam stated.
Some time later the car was going on to the main signal out of the docks with Naertus asking, "So where you want to head to first?"
In the back seat Zephyr wad sitting in the back seat with the Commander and Marumi. But on his lap sitting was Miriam herself who looked she was ready to tie Zephyr up at a shooting range and practice her shooting an apple off his head with a machine gun.
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Post by Rabite on May 3, 2015 18:37:29 GMT -6
Marumi was a bit taken back at the overly friendly guy number 2, but recovered quite quickly and shut down his advance. They're still in a mission, and she tries her best at staying with her job, rather than being distracted by other things.
"Unfortunately I'm at work, so I would not be able to entertain your suggestion."
While James looks at Tenjo and Miriam beside him, with a quite annoyed expression. Sure he found a guide... a tour guide, not exactly what he was looking for. He only wanted someone to lead their way in the city, not sightseeing. But it's too late now, from what he heard the guy has already been paid. However he wasn't too happen with the guy's attitude, or the way he's quick to make advances on the ladies in the group.
"I'm James Wong, nice to meet you."
He reaches out for a handshake...then secretly delivers a crushing grip without changing the looks on his face, looks like he had to let out some of his frustrations on the guy. After that he writes down the address of the place he planned to head to, and hands the slip of paper over to Naertus, with another hand.
"Jade Dragon Corporation, I would prefer if you restrict from asking questions about related topics, if you know what's good for you. Drive, you can explain the city to the rest of them if you want."
Sitting back on his seat, he turns a bit and looks at the two beside him.
"....Should I drop you two off at a hotel? Or will I get some professionalism from the two of you?"
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Post by Pitman on May 3, 2015 19:14:48 GMT -6
"A hotel would be gre- ouch!!", Zephyr soon stayed only to be hit by Miriam.
"Nothing of the sort Mister Wong. Everything is completely fine.", Miriam soon said as she kicked Zephyr's leg hard.
"Alrighty Jade Dragon Corporation it is... let's get moving.", Naertus soon said with a smile.
In his thoughts he wondered who these people were. He had connections to those in the city and thus was just a part time job until his next real job. The way this James Wong shook his hand felt military in a way which stroke him wondering. Wasn't the name sound so errily familiar he was sure he heard it before. Naertus soon began speaking of the city as his tour job was on the clock. They would continue like this until they finally arrive at their destination.
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Post by Rabite on May 3, 2015 22:00:54 GMT -6
Although James himself showed little signs of interest(as he's been here in the past... or future), Marumi enjoyed the tour, having some understand of a city that suffered great damages during their own time was not something you get to do every day. The heat however, was pretty rough for the group, even for James who had experience in the area. Marumi had spend most of her time in a Colony, where the temperature is well adjusted, which is like heaven in comparison to what they have here. The car's open roofed, so there's no air condition, which means the car is pretty much like a giant toaster. To cool down a bit, Marumi took off her hat and unfasten the top button on her clothes, and tries to use the hat to fan herself. James himself takes off his jacket and open the windows to get some air. Marumi didn't seem to realize that she's showing a bit more than she has expected, and drew some looks from her Commander, but he quickly looked away before she notices.
They soon arrived at their destination, and got out of the car. But before they enter, James turns back to the car, towards Naertus.
"We'll be going in, wait until we're back out. I'm not sure how long we'll be away, but if it takes a long time then we'll pay you extra... but don't leave, stay here."
He's more worried about the guy going off to spread their news rather than the car itself, after all he'd like to keep their identity private until they could get a deal with the company, and he's not sure if this guy might be working for anyone else. Before he enters however, he takes out his sidearm and puts it in the bottom of his suitcase. This got Marumi wondering, after all they did brought those guns for self-defense.
"S-... James, what are you doing?"
"They'll check us, for sure. Find some ways to hide the gun."
"But with the weapons stored we won't be able to take it out as quickly, won't it be dangerous?"
"Perhaps, but it's a risk that we have to take... besides, you bought something other than the sidearm didn't you?"
She nods then follows her commander's example, and places the gun in the suitcase along with the first.
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"Yeah, hello. I'm here to see your superior, if you don't mind, go in and give him this document and they'll understand."
"Um, alright, please wait a moment."
Speaking in perfect Cantonese, combined with his Chinese appearance, anyone would think James lives in the area so that's not too much of a problem. The rest of his crews however, looks completely out of place, so that drew some eyebrows from everyone in the office. However a few moments later the receptionist quickly returns, and gives James the response that he wanted.
"Please come this way sir. Our CEO would like to carry out business with you and your guests in her office."
"Very well, lead the way."
He turns back to the rest of the team, and explain a bit about what they're going to do.
"Alright, we're here to trade them some of what we have, for some fuel, food, and preferably a long term relationship. Watch what you say during the meeting, I don't want to go on multiple trips."
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The group are then takes the elevator, and are led to the top 51th floor in the building. Once the door open there are professional security guards waiting, they did a quick body check, and had placed enough care to find some female guards to check out for the women in the group. After they're done, they are led to a large conference room, where a beautiful woman that is slightly younger than James awaits.
"Please to meet you all, I am the CEO of the Jade Dragon Corporation, Ruby Li." {Refer to the usual picture for this character}
She spoke English rather than Cantonese like much of the employees, looks like she figured out that not everyone in the group knows how to speak it. She stood up from her seat, walking over and having a handshake with each one of members in their group.
"I am James Wong, this is my secretary, Akitsu Marumi. My... business partner, Miriam Lint, and her assistants... Zephyr and Rico."
"Hm, an interesting team that you have here."
"Ah, but you're much more interested than what I have with me, not who I have with me, am I correct?"
Ruby smiles a bit before sitting down, and motion for the others to pick their seats. James sits down across from Ruby, and Marumi sits next to him. After everyone got seated, the real negotiation starts.
"That... treaty, that you have deliver to me, looks pretty interesting. It's not every day that you get to see a joke like that."
"Hm? Ms. Li thinks it's a joke then? Perhaps this crown is more of a joker than anything. I believe what Mr. Li wants to know the most, is how real is that piece of paper."
"...."
She did not say anything, and looks back at James. However she shows plenty of signs of interest, and waits for him to continue.
"Then allow me to answer your question. That piece of paper is 100% fake... until January the 31st."
"January the 31st? How so?"
James points at a calender to the side where it shows today's date, January 21.
"I'm sure you've saw the video a few days ago, where Lt. General Revil was captured by Zeon. However, according to what we know, EFF is already preparing to rescue Revil. He will be rescued on January 31, the same day that the treaty is about to be signed. And because of that, the declaration of surrender, will be replaced with this treaty which will later be known as the Antarctic Treaty."
The Antarctic Treaty, one of the most important treaty in Universal Century. It bans the usage of weapon of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons, bio weapons, and the dreaded Colony Drop. Although it is only a wartime treaty between the Earth Federation Force and Principality of Zeon, it still managed some level of power even after the war. Without it, humanity would easily be wiped out before the One Year War ends, and perhaps could be a one month war with the annihilation of humanity as the result.
"Your organization seems to have a very efficient espionage team, be able to find such information before everyone else."
"What if I tell you we know what will happen in the future?"
A pause of silence, James is cutting into the main topic quite fast, which is closer to the style of a commander than a merchant. Though Ruby is a very talent woman that managed to take control over such a large corporation, she did not have experience dealing with customers like this, however she tries to hide it with a joke.
"So you're saying your people are time travelers then? Haha..."
"Yes."
"Ha...ha..."
And the joke hits right on the mark. The first idea that came to Ruby's mind is that these people are crazy, but James hands over another document, so she opens it up and takes a look. Inside the document is the formula for Luna Titanium, and the design of the E-Cap. Both of these technology would be developed within a few months by the EFF Development team, and would become the base technology of the most famous MS in UC, the Gundam.
"These should be enough to prove that we're not kidding, nor are we crazy. Let us make a deal, and become friends. In exchange for these two technology, we ask your corporation to lend us a hand."
"Lead you a hand...?"
"We have a... ship at the dock right now, I ask that your corporation give us free supplies in terms of food, fuel, and hopefully some sort of cash payment."
"Mr. Wong, you're asking for quite too much now, you want our company to feed your people for live?"
"Indeed, but think of the profit you'll gain from these two technologies. They are highly advance technology that even Anaheim Electronics don't have, and is more than enough to be used as leverage on the EFF government. With this, the Jade Dragon would be able to stand face to face with Anaheim, and with the right support from politicians, enough to keep Hong Kong's independence over EFF."
Ruby begins to calculate the benefits and losses this deal might get, and James just sat there and wait. Marumi is a bit worried about the way that he carried out the negotiation, but it seems to come along just fine.
"....What if I keep you five here? That way I can get both technology without spending a dao ling(dime)."
But James is not a bit afraid or surprised at what she is suggesting, instead he replies with a smile on his face.
"If you believe that these two things, and the news about the Antarctic Treaty is the only cards we have, then you're free to do so. But we both know businesses are more beneficial when no force is involved. Don't forget our own Chinese sayings, 'Nothing is more expensive, than free.'"
The two stare at each other for a bit, giving off powerful pressure just like when you are facing an ace pilot. But pretty soon Ruby smiles and stood up, walking over to James again who follows her example. The two have a friendly handshake, before she have someone brings in a contract. James takes a quick look at the contract before signing it in agreement.
- [Contract(Shortened)]
In exchange for the designs and formula of the E-Cap and Luna Titanium, Jade Dragon Corporation are to provide all the necessaries of the RNX-SS-P1 and its crew, until the two people in charge of this negotiation terminates this contract.
Signed,
Ruby Li James Wong
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"It's a pleasure doing business with you."
The two are quite happy with what they're receiving, James finished his mission, and Ruby got her hands on something that'll change the market. However that is not all, the two sits back down before continuing.
"I would also like to tell you a bit of news, as you can see from the treaty, the war will continue and one of the targeted areas would be Peking or Beijing. This of course does not mean only the city would be attacked, but much of China would be under Zeon control. EFF would likely be able to keep them away from Southern China, but I suggest that you should move your operations out of much of China."
"If what you're saying is true, it would be better to do as you say... however such transaction takes time, and I'm not willing to simply abandon our business in the Mainland. What are you purposing here?"
"I'm purposing that you hire our service."
"Your service? You mean the ship that you have mentioned in the contract?"
Ruby originally only expect the ship to be some sort of transport boat, but from the way James have describe their situation, it seems to be some sort of warship.
"Indeed, our ship will provide a level of support fire to stall the advance of the Zeons near the Eastern shores. It should help the EFF buy some time to recover, and more time for your corporation to move your businesses to the South. If you can provide us with payments and to resupply us on ammunition, we would head North and do as I suggest."
"How about... this number?"
She writes down a string of numbers on a notepad and shows it to James. Marumi is acting quite normal, being from a rich family she have experience in seeing such number, but it might surprise the other three in the room. James thinks about it and calculate the cost for the operation, before agreeing, and signing a second contract for their service.
"Thank you very much, I hope we will continue to have a nice relationship together."
After everything is done, the team begins to leave, and Ruby sees them off.
"I sure hope so too, after all your help will bring great profit to our corporation. Perhaps we could see each other again, at a more private opportunity?"
"I would be honored to be invited by a beautiful woman such as yourself, until the next time we meet, Ms. Li."
Though you can argue that the two are simply being polite, Marumi feels that it is more than just that, and finds herself a bit bother by this scene. However she dismiss it as nothing important, and follows James as he leaves the building and back to where their car and guide is hopefully waiting at.
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Post by Pitman on May 3, 2015 23:11:15 GMT -6
When they left the vehicle, Naertus soon got up from it to sit on edge of the car being told to wait. Well didn't matter he was going to wait anyways due to Zephyr paid him in advance but also he was intrigued. He now remember what the name sounded so familiar and the man looked like someone he met before. James Wong was a Captain in the EFAF and remember him visiting the city a few months ago along with his squadron. In fact he was his tour guide as well back then which now made him wonder. Who was he and why he acted with other people he didn't recognize, maybe he was on a secret mission for the Earth Federation? Well it didn't matter, with the war going up in space and the capture of General Revil it seemed that Zeon may get its way after all.
"Well whatever its not like Asia is going to be attacked anytime soon anyways.", Naertus mutters.
Coming in to the meeting, Miriam was flanked by Zephyr and Rico which both kept their distance from her. As the introductions were given Miriam soon gave her own handshake to the CEO of Jade Dragon and took a seat and let the Commander take charge of negotiations. During this Zephyr and Rico went their separate ways in the room. Rico admiring the decoration and Zephyr looking out at the city. When the discussion was completed everyone kept quiet but strange enough Zephyr and Miriam both were thinking something on how he was handling this. Especially when it deals with the war itself yes delaying might work but... what could change? They all soon began to follow except Zephyr for a brief moment taking in the city view then mutters, "Such a shame never going to see this view again."
Of course if the CEO paid attention it could itself be a hint of the future, unintended as is. Zephyr soon followed with the others out.
Soon after Miriam then took charge and grabbed everyone then pronounced, "Now that is done I decree this Shopping hour!! You three men will carry the bags!! Marumi quickly lets shop we desperately need to find you more wardrobe!!"
Promptly Miriam dragged everyone even Naertus on this using him as a guide to the best shopping centers.
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Post by Rabite on May 4, 2015 0:40:00 GMT -6
"Sigh... woman. Very well, have some free time then. Tenjo, Burbon, to continue your punishments you'll be lifting my portion of the bags too." Looks like the usually strict commander have some humor in him too, and the perfect timing to get them to pay for all those troubles that he had to go through to take this bunch on shore. "But the report..." "The report can wait, Mr. Harmattan did not ask us to return as soon as possible, we can finish it when we get back. Come, I'll buy you something." "Yes s- I mean, alright James." Though Marumi was originally reluctant to go with Miriam, but the commander gave it the go sign, and she herself agrees that she might need a bit more than this uniform. So she nods at Marumi's suggestion, and the group returns to the car. "Good to see that you have waited for us. Guide, let the woman in the dress give you directions, she'll be leading us for now." - " This seems a bit... revealing?" After a while of looking, Miriam handed Marumi a few sets of clothes to try on. Thinking to herself that this seems a bit more revealing that what she usually wears, she comes out of the changing room with an embarrassed look. James who was waiting by the side, simply nods in agreement, seemingly quite interested at what he's looking at. "I think it's just fine, plenty of woman wear much less than that. It's perfectly normal to see some skin... here try this on, it's a more traditional Chinese dress... well, some what." "Alright..." Marumi goes back in the room to change into what James handed her... only to realize it's smaller than what she expected. if she was just slightly embarrassed before, now she's ready to climb into a hole and die, but she decides to come out after a while of mental struggle. It wasn't completely James' fault for choosing something that's undersized, considering Marumi packs much more than she seems when she is wearing her uniform. What she's wearing now could barely cover her body, and because of that, she's quick to hide back inside the changing room. But hey, it sure entertained James, it was a very welcoming sight after the heavy amount of stress he received earlier this morning. By now, just for this suggestion to come here, he decided to give the other three some break, and write less things about their problems on the report he plans to give to the Captain. He also looked at Miriam, whose pretty good, but he prefer the more quiet and calm Marumi better. In the end James paid for all of Marumi's cloths and some jewelries too, using money that Ruby had given him after he told her about their cash problem. They have money, just that it can't be used in this era, so James exchanged a suitcase worth of cash using a few more valuable stock information. Needless to say, the Jade Dragon made a lot more money than she has give to James, so both sides were happen with what they got.
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Post by Pitman on May 4, 2015 0:56:49 GMT -6
Zephyr was having mixed feelings... well mixed as in he was both loathing the shopping but at the same time LOVING it. The loathing part? Taking care of the bags. The enjoying part? Watching two good looking women shop and trying out so many outfits he swore he was in heaven. Rico on the other hand was totally not enjoying it at all... still feeling resentment from the Lieutenant Commander for beating him and kicking him in the balls. First was the clothing store, then jewelry store... then he totally didn't know where they were going anymore. Only that there was a ton of bags of various things, he looked and saw Naertus was completely enjoying it totally and always always quick to give his opinion to both women. The longer it happened the more Zephyr began to get both jealous which never happens, his heart belongs to all women but every time he got close to Miriam something ticked which was weird.
They would continue this until they took a small break which Naertus directed some local cuisine which was good tasting. Zephyr would be by himself sitting off to the corner well Rico... well Zephyr chuckled internally when the Commander gave him a lollipop like he was a child.
"Am I a kid now?", Rico then asked.
"Yes you are anyways how you doing Mr James Wong you have been mostly minding your business it seems. Say we have a little contest?", Naertus soon suggests.
When the coin flip Naertus soon says, "Heads."
Naertus sat next to James who himself sitting next to Marumi, which to Zephyr point of view having a hard trying to not be orderly. Maybe she was stuck up and too strict to act like normal which probably not end well for the girl. Well he was drinking some tea he soon sense something, not sure what but it felt different, it was coming from outside but then suddenly it disappeared.
'Hrmm... strange what was that? I know I felt presence of something but not anymore. What the heck is going on...'. Zephyr soon mentally thought until someone walks up to him.
"Hey Its time to go and I think we should be done. I got a gift for the captain too not sure if he will like but its something.", Miriam soon said which he turned in a nod.
"Right..", Zephyr then finished.
The Group would head back to the ship now though not sure what the Commander's thoughts on this.
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Post by Rabite on May 4, 2015 2:14:06 GMT -6
James was sitting to the side, wondering if Rico have some sort of brain damage, and worrying about if this guy is really one of the pilots. When Naertus went over and suggested a drinking contest, he thought about it before replying.
"I'll be good for a few drinks, I still got a bit of work to do after this, so I'll need to stay awake. You however... have to drink, and I would prefer not to get pulled over or run into a light post. Lets try this, I'll flip this coin, and if you guess it right, I'll buy you a drink. If not, my friend Tenjo over there can buy you one, so you'll get a drink either way, hows that?"
He flips a coin, and it ends up... (0 = Right, 1 = Wrong)
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"Hm, looks like it's your lucky day, I don't often buy drinks for men that don't follow me. Choose what you want on the menu, it's on me."
When Zephyr sensed something, James seems to have a similar reaction, only he did not show it on his face. It wasn't something too special, after all veteran soldiers tends to have some level of heightened sense, and James was no difference. He also read about what was widely known as "Newtypes", people that adapted to space, and developed a greater level of sense. He sometimes wonder if he too could be considered a Newtype, but didn't really pay too much attention to it.
After they're done, they return to ship just before dinner begins. Sending Marumi and the others to go ahead and get some rest, James heads to find the Captain.
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"Captain, the mission was a success. The Jade Dragon Corporation has agreed to providing us with fuel and supplies, at virtually no physical cost.
James stands before the captain, and explain the deals he had organized with the corporation. He also reports to the captain about the deal to stall the Zeon forces if necessary. It's fairly safe to deal with the Zeons from the sea, seeing how they are attacking from land, and lack any naval units. There are also a lot more EFF descendants rather than those from Zeons too, so it would be better than staying here without any guidance on what to do.
"I apologize for adding the second deal without first warning you, and are willing to accept the punishment. However I believe it will be for the best, without that last straw we might not be able to seal even the first deal."
He also seems to have remembered something, it's not something important but he decided to bring it up to the Captain at this moment, no matter what the Captain's decision is.
"Sir, I realized earlier that we should name our ship, and stop calling it the RNX-SS-P1. Perhaps a name change could help refresh the morale of the crews, and give them something to be proud of."0-1
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Post by Richter on May 4, 2015 6:44:10 GMT -6
The captain was waiting on the bridge as usual, expectantly but patiently. It seemed like he never slept, and all he did was work. Not entirely the case, in truth. While the Commander was gone he had taken the chance to walk the ship himself and stop in to check on the crew personally, show his face more and get a try to build report amongst the men. To say that Harmattan wasn't something of a cold authority figure would be inaccurate, but moods were mostly positive since they finally got some shore leave, and he saw to exploit that. He had even taken a meal in the general mess, and everyone else took the chance to pile in after him to get some eats while the CO was there to keep anyone from getting used as charcoal. Not that it had happened yet, but the kitchen staff were a pretty rugged lot, more than they were used to as corporate employees. That all was done by the time that the XO had returned, but the people aboard were still talking about it briefly.
A good deal of stress seemed to bleed off of his roughly defined features, and a lopsided smile tugged at his lips.
"I'm glad to hear that everything went as well as could be expected. This will help our problems immensely, and men will be ecstatic to get their hands on some red meat again. Chef Broiler's sea bass steaks with pineapple sauce and coconut water refreshment was better than I had expected, but even I'm getting rather tired of it." He said in reply, glancing over James's shoulder briefly just to make sure that the hulking cook wasn't somehow lurking in the hallway.
If he was particularly bothered by the second arrangement, he didn't show it, and merely waved off the concern with a hand gesture.
"What's done is done. I had hoped that non-involvement would work, but I'm not surprised it didn't. I come from a race of merchants renowned for being shrewd. I don't care for corporate politicing myself, but I know how it goes. The Jade Dragon sound like useful allies, better that we try to woe them early to quash any second thoughts that they might have later on; they're eager to help now but I suspect that they don't immediately realize the budget a ship like this can run at full wartime capacity. Ultimately firepower is the best thing we can provide to the Earthnoids at the moment, at least until their deployment of the GM. A decent show of force will go a long way to reassuring them that a long term arrangement is profitable to their future endeavors." The Jovian said in reply, dipping back into his usual reserve of detached logic. On the bright side, they mostly had the same idea. Combat was a good way to bring people together if nothing else, and this would help them rally around a common cause after the earlier mutiny had started to make everyone question one another. Some of them were itching for battle, and even Accasius would admit that he was interested to see how this craft and his staff would perform under life fire outside of the halls.
The topic of a name gave him pause.
"Hmm. They say it's bad luck to rename a ship. Still, I suppose the experimental designation doesn't really count, does it? I would put forth Aeon, Epoch, of Zenith. Something befitting our...unexpected trip. What did you have in mind?"
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Post by Pitman on May 4, 2015 19:04:50 GMT -6
Naertustalked to the group as they all came out of the vehicle to go back into the ship. Miriam got up forcing Zephyr and Rico to hold the bags and Naertus soon went up to them.
"Well ever in town again just ask. Especially you lov-", Naertus soon said with a shoe hitting him on the head.
"Right though I don't suspect it will happen anytime soon.", Zephyr soon said with a shrug.
"Right well see ya guys.", Naertus soon said with grin.
Miriam soon stated to get moving which Zephyr and Rico being able to hold the bags.
Meanwhile Naertus continued to walk out of the area until an older man came up to him who look to be his late 30s.
"So done having your fun now kid?", the older man soon asked.
"Hrmm? Possibly interesting group of people after all. So I take what brings you here sergeant?", Naertus asked.
"The usual... with Revis captured anything could happen. Still you should join up I hear there is plans to needing test pilots and you though only 17 passed with flying colors.", the man soon said with a shrug.
"True but I don't think the Earth is going to be a battlefield.", Naertus soon said looking at the sky.
"No it likely will unless we surrender, I got a friend in the EFSF who was there during Operation British.. it was hell fighting those mobile suits called Zakus.", the man stated.
"Oh? How bad and what is his name.", Naertus asked him.
"Extremely bad... fighters stand no chance in space against them maybe here in Earth. And his name? Ensign Neo Joe Falcon, recently promoted sue to surviving that.", the man soon answered.
"Neo Joe Falcon.... huh... and you Zephyr Tenjo it's obvious your a pilot of some sort. Why do I get a feeling your people not telling us sonething.", Naertus said to the sky.
Back on the ship.
"Too much stuff!!", Rico cries as he began putting things in Miriam's room.
Zephyr finished his lot after Rico finally finished to walk off to his room. Zephyr was about to leave only to be stopped by Miriam.
"Wait one moment Zephyr.", Miriam soon said grabbing his shoulder.
"Huh?", Zephyr replied until he was given a certain package.
"I am... how you put this... sorry for being such a hard as on you. I am the Chief of Security after all and ever since you came on this ship. I have been practically being cold to you being grandson of a politician and son of an Vice Admiral. For long time thought you as some kid who was spoiled who could keep your pants on. So uhh sorry?", Miriam said with the pack opened revealed a gun from the OYW Era and a pocket watch which could put a picture in it.
"Why...", Zephyr was about to say only to then say, "Miss Lint... don't tell me your finally falling for me?"
"Ye... wait no!! What the hell Tenjo this is peace offering!! It's nothing less and nothing more!!", Miriam said kicking him out of the room and slamming it pm him.
"Hrmm 5 years older is fine... Anyways what time is it I better head back to my room.", Zephyr muttered.
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