// This thread started in the USI private forums in August 2009, we are transfering it to the GC forums. I'll repost most of the posts here with their date since they retrace the history of the USI. I hope that you will appreciate to read thems and I hope that non-USI members will participate here. //
Quote:Houston
Walks into the new bar.
Sees Trenton and Miller having a talk. It seems there is no bartender.
"I better take first shift".
Quote:J.Adams
*Looks surprised by the very young bartender*
''Hey uhh, Killer.
You know how to make a Baco? If so Lemon is the flavor, if not mind if I show it to ya?''
Quote:E.Demoses
Walks in to the bar and sits down at a table in the corner.
"I'll have hot tea with lime, bartender"
Accesses the daily Liberty news feed and begins to read.
Quote:Whitman
*Walks in with a slow limp sits down at a table and seems to look to the floor, not saying a word or greeting anyone*
*sighs*
Quote:J.Adams
*Walks up to Whitman and passes him a Liberty Ale*
''Seems like you could use it, whats wrong?''
Quote:Whitman
*sighs*
I have been shot down again around Pitssburg.
I received a distress call by the LNS and nobody really was there to assist him.
I am stuck here on Trenton for about 4 hours when they manage to crap back together whats lets of my ship.
I feel like NY is slowly falling into chaos ..
*Take a big sip of his drink*
What do you think ?
Quote:J.Adams
*Checks Whitman for wounds while talking*
Oh man! Are you ok?
I'm sure they'll get everything back together for you, Universal has a great insurance.
And I got to agree with the New York being a war zone, since the last couple of days the Liberty authorities have been overrun with pirates.
Just hang in there ok, we'll fix it.
Enjoy your drink, and if theres something you want to talk about I'm sitting right over there.
*points to a table*
*Adams pats Whitman his shoulder and walks to his table*
Quote:Houston
Hey Whit have another one on me!
Quote:Whitman
*sighs*
I'll be ok, they just warned me it might take them a little while longer...
*looks up to Adams walking away*
*Gets up slowly and joins the other table*
Quote:Whitman
*Looks over to houston and start smiling*
*Gets up and walks to the bar*
Hey man, how are you ?
I heard you got attacked as well.
*Watches as Jack gets into the bar looking extreamly cheerfull*
Hey Jack, whats up?
Jack: Het Dannys, I just got back from 2 smalls routes, so i'll buy everyone a drink
Daniel : Well, did you encounter any pirates ?
Jack : Yeah i ran into Johhny from the cartel, but he didn't ask for much and then Killer kept me and Rochester safe on the next run. All in all, I am pretty happy.
*Jack buys everyone a drink*
Jack : cheers friends. oh and another thing, the LNS did a good job today, so here to them!
Quote: Whitman
Daniel yells : "Houston put in on my tab! I am going to sleep."
*Walks off to his guardian and flies off to Manhattan thinking, sure glad I don't live in those iron death cubes they call Trenton outpost apartments.
Quote: Houtson & Whitman
*Killer stumbles in bleeding*
Denver...........OPG...........Texas.......Rheinland.......Seth..............Gone.................Help.........The..Houston
needs......you.....
Jack jumps up and begins to scream "Medic!, someone call for an paramedic ship from Manhattan" at the top of his lungs.
The bartender gets out the first aid kit and jack start applying it to Killer.
Jack : You keep that pressed into the wound, I am alerting all fighters.
As soon as Jack walks into the control room of Trenton Outpost he hears a signal from Daniel.
Daniel : "Base, this is USI escort Daniel Whitman. I have tractored in Seth Sonys cargo pod and I am returning home. I am being pursued by many enemy vessels, could you please reinforce the Jump gate into Texas. I am bringing him home!
Quote: Whitman
Daniel and Jack enter.
Jack : Look sta the bright side Danny, at least we'll have fully functional vessels afterwards.
Daniel : yes but we'll be grounded for at least 35 hours and we have to pay up 50 mil!
Jack : Repairs are repars and company policiess are company policies. Safety first is a pretty good motto!
Daniel : Jeah, I guess I can work in the bar in the meanwhile, its a good thing we saved up a few things.
Jack : alright gentlemen, me and my cousin here will be running a few shift in the bar, what can we get for you gentlemen?
*Daniel starts washing drinking glasses*
Quote: J.Adams
*Adams walks into the bar, followed by a rather shy young man*
''May I have your attention please? Thank you. This young man has just been hired to be our bartender, therefore no Universal employees have to do these shifts. Give him a warm welcome!''
*Adams walks back out, heading towards his room*
Quote:Crane: That reminds me... You know they say charity begins at home. Well evidently they are wrong. It begins at Manchester acording to the latest survey.
large pause
Crane: If anyone figures that out let me know what the hell it means please.
Quote: Demoses
Erik walks into the bar, a little unsteadily. As usual he goes to his corner table and orders a cup of hot tea. The bartender brings him the tea, but Erik hardly notices and instead chooses to stare out the window at the stars as the tea slowly grows cold.
Miami
What happend Erik are you ok ? Can i do something for you ?
Demoses
Erik gives a start, and turns to face Miami.
"Oh, it's nothing. Don't worry about it, just ghosts from the past. Can't do much to me now."
Erik looks down and notices his cold tea.
"Mmmm... perhaps no tea for tonight."
Getting up Erik makes for the door, pauses as if considering something, then continues out.
Quote: Richfield
The door opens and a young man stumbles in, his clothes torn up and covered in blood. He sits down at the bar.
'Give me an ale would you?' In the corner another man stands up and walks to the man at the bar.
'Hey pal? Are you okay?' 'Hmm? Oh.. yes. Thank you.' And the man started to drink his ale. 'My name is Eric Wolf.' 'Nice to meet you Eric, my name is Cartlidge.'
'Cartlidge?, I swear I heard that name before' Cartlidge laughs and takes a sip of his Ale.
'Arhh' Cried Cartlidge holding his left Arm.
'What?, What is it?" Eric Said with a concerned look on his face.
'Arhhh, It's Nothing, just a simple battery shortage' Cartlidge replied looking for something in his bag he brought with him.
"Hey Mate, Gotta Knife?" Cartlidge said as the bartender walked past by.
"Err Yeah Sure, but dont do anything crazy now" replied the bartender while giving Cartlidge a small knife.
Cartlidge ripped open a small box, and emptied it contents, a small glowing object appeared.
Whats that? Eric asked, looking curious.
This my friend, is my source Cartlidge held up the object and showed Eric what it was, Eric looked confused and was about to say something, but before he could Cartlidge revealed what was under his sleeve. Cartlidge Rolled up his sleeve and his metal arm appeared Cartlidge putted this glowing object into a gap in his arm, Eric held his mouth to stop himself from vomiting.
Ahhhh thats much better Cartlidge said sounding relieved. He started to move his metal arm around, and his finger started to make a clicking sound, Eric ran out of the bar holding his mouth. Cartlidge Laughed.
Here you go mate Cartlidge said standing out of his chair, and handed over the knife covered in plasma.
Keep the change Cartlidge flicked ten credits to the bartender, and winked.
Gotta go and explain my self to the misses, boy, this is going to be eventful Laughed Cartlidge while rubbing his chin.
Time for me to have a shave I think, Cartlidge stood up and felt on his back.
My god thats going to hurt in the morning! Cartlidge moaned walking out of the Bar.
Ahh no one is here yet , What you having Honey ?
Just a Liberty Pop please .
Is that it ? talk about being adventures *Smiles* .
One Liberty Pop , and One LIberty Ale Please mate.
*Both walk to a table in the corner and begin to chat*
*Reuben Hartford enters the bar*
"bartender give me a sidewinder fang please"
*Reuben sees and walks Cartlidge and Christine, walks over to them*
"cheers both of you two"
*Eric Wolf walks into the bar*
'Hey Calum, Christine.. Hartford' He said with a sore throat.
He walks up to the bartender. 'Can I have some T-*coughs*'
'Come again?' The bartender said.
'I said can I get so-*coughs*'
'Water?' The bartender guessed.
*Eric shakes his head and jumps over the bar, he pushes the bartender aside and makes himself some tea*
*Cartlidge stands up and shakes Wolf's and hartfords hand*
"Glad you guys could make it please sit down, we will begin shortly"
*Cartlidge whispers to Christine , and She gets up and leaves Smiling*
Cartlidge took a gulp of his Ale "Wow ... thats strong ..." Cartlidge said coughing
*More people start to arrive smartly dressed , Including Cpt.Bailey*
"Cartlidge" Bailey said with a smile on his face
"Martin Lucas Bailey glad you could make it" Cartlidge Greets Bailey with a fiendly hug and sits down together.
*The Bar starts to fill up*
*Rick Bennington and Garret Ainsworth enter the bar chatting*
Garret: hey Reuben, boss, whats going on in here?
Rick: yeah, whats up lot?
Reuben: hey guys, is the Enid ready for tomorrow?
Rick: sure thing, what ye think of us.
Reuben: alright... then get yourself something to drink and join us.
Captains, please meet my Navigator Garret and Rick, who is the Engineer aboard the Enid.
i hope it is ok, that they came along as well.
*Garret and Rick head for the bar and come back with Liberty ales and join the others*
"Ahh nice to meet you, feel welcome to drink as much as you want lads" Cartlidge Shakes hands with both the Engineers
"The drinks are on me" Cartlidge winks and sits down
Baileys eyes widen "drinks are on you ?!" bailey runs to the bartender and comes back wth 5 shots of Siriusian Shots
"right then people, Lets get partying" Bailey says necking the first 2 shots
"whoa whoa there boy" Cartlidge says pulling baileys arm down " you can drink after the announcement"
*Suddenly silence falls acros the bar as Crane walks in. Its not the usual silence you get when the boss walks in, or the sort of silence you get when the boss walks in with a beautiful woman on his arm. Its the silence you get when you get when the boss walks in with a beutiful woman whose skin is orange. Crane glances round and people turn back to their conversations , only the topic has just changed.*
*Eric Wolf noticed Crane's date just like everybody else.
He raises his hand as a sign to come join him at the bar.
Crane, the orange woman and Eric Wolf that cannot speak now sat at the bar, Crane having a regular beer, his date with carrot juice and Eric still with tea.*
*The woman looks at the glass in front of her with an expression of non-comprehension, she says nothing. Crane is clearly holding in his laughter and his tongue.*
Garret whispers: hey Rick, have ye seen that chick there, duuudeeee...
Rick answers whispering, but it cant be heard from others, since the bar has filled and its gotten quite noisy.
Reuben is exchanging himself with the engineer of the Boston, because he is looking for some tweaks to get a better turning rate for the Enid.
Cartlidge looks around and see's his beautiful Girl Friend head popping round the door , he gets up and taps Bailey on the shoulder. Bailey nearly falls of his chair, Cartlidge turns back to his table and ask's everyone.
"How many has Bailey had?"
They all shrug. Cartlidge laughs and continues to walk towards Christine ,When he arrives he goes round the corner. Bailey trys to peek round and see what was going on, in attempt he fals of his chair , Everyone start giggleing, He gets up and looks around and places his bum back on the chair carefully.
"Ladys and Gentlemen" everyone slowly turns around to the direction of his voice.
"I would like all of you to meet Naomi , and Daniel"
Cartlidge turns to Christine and Takes one of the babys of her ,He kiss's Christine gently and says " I love you" Cartlidge Smiles. And awaits people's Responce. In the mean time , Cartlidge look blindly at Cranes Date.
*Crane motions urgently to the barkeep and whispers a few words to him. Moments later the barkeep reappears with a space suit diaper which Crane rapidly inserts down his front followed by a relieved expression*
the bartender serves champagne to all.
Reuben gets up and steps towards the happy family.
congratulates Christine and Cartlidge and raises his glass
"may Naomi and Daniel never have to worry about the dangers in space and
that their parents will have the time to enjoy every moment with them*
Cheers and takes a sip from the champagne.
then rushes to keep Bailey from falling off the chair again..
Eric's eyes opened wide open when he saw the two beautiful twins and had to grab onto the bar table to stay up.
He gets off his chair and dodges Crane who was rushing to the barkeeper.
While Eric was waiting to congratulate the happy couple he noticed a shadow standing in the door opening right behind the new parents. He walked to the man standing in the door opening which noticed Eric approaching and moved to the hallway.
Eric followed the man. ''I was wondering where you were'' Eric said below his voice to prevent him from coughing.
''Come join us man.'' Eric said and the man walked towards Eric.
Meanwhile everybody was having their eyes on the Cartlidge family, and sometimes on Crane's date.
Eric re-enters the room with the man walking behind him. Eric taps on Calum's shoulder. ''Look what I've smuggled into the station.'' he whispered in Calum's ear. Eric then does a step aside. A man with a scar on his face looked right at Calum. It took Calum a few seconds to recognize him. ''J-j-jeffrey?'' Calum said. Jeffrey laughs. ''You think I would miss the birth of your twin?'' Calum smiles. ''It's good to see you.'' Calum turns to the crowd ''Hey people, it's Jeff!'' Bailey almost fell off his chair again but was caught by Reuben. Crane's date spilled some more carrot juice into her d?colletage. ''Everybody hide the alcohol, theirs babies around!'' Jeffrey announced with a grin on his face.
Jeffrey then turns to Calum ''I'm sorry but my hearing is not that good anymore, what you said their names are?'' ''Naomi and Daniel.'' Calum said. Jeffrey smiled and winked. He congratulates Christine and then joins Eric at the bar.
Eric's eyes opened wide open when he saw the two beautiful twins and had to grab onto the bar table to stay up.
He gets off his chair and dodges Crane who was rushing to the barkeeper.
While Eric was waiting to congratulate the happy couple he noticed a shadow standing in the door opening right behind the new parents. He walked to the man standing in the door opening which noticed Eric approaching and moved to the hallway.
Eric followed the man. ''I was wondering where you were'' Eric said below his voice to prevent him from coughing.
''Come join us man.'' Eric said and the man walked towards Eric.
Meanwhile everybody was having their eyes on the Cartlidge family, and sometimes on Crane's date.
Eric re-enters the room with the man walking behind him. Eric taps on Calum's shoulder. ''Look what I've smuggled into the station.'' he whispered in Calum's ear. Eric then does a step aside. A man with a scar on his face looked right at Calum. It took Calum a few seconds to recognize him. ''J-j-jeffrey?'' Calum said. Jeffrey laughs. ''You think I would miss the birth of your twin?'' Calum smiles. ''It's good to see you.'' Calum turns to the crowd ''Hey people, it's Jeff!'' Bailey almost fell off his chair again but was caught by Reuben. Crane's date spilled some more carrot juice into her d?colletage. ''Everybody hide the alcohol, theirs babies around!'' Jeffrey announced with a grin on his face.
Jeffrey then turns to Calum ''I'm sorry but my hearing is not that good anymore, what you said their names are?'' ''Naomi and Daniel.'' Calum said. Jeffrey smiled and winked. He congratulates Christine and then joins Eric at the bar.Eric's eyes opened wide open when he saw the two beautiful twins and had to grab onto the bar table to stay up.
He gets off his chair and dodges Crane who was rushing to the barkeeper.
While Eric was waiting to congratulate the happy couple he noticed a shadow standing in the door opening right behind the new parents. He walked to the man standing in the door opening which noticed Eric approaching and moved to the hallway.
Eric followed the man. ''I was wondering where you were'' Eric said below his voice to prevent him from coughing.
''Come join us man.'' Eric said and the man walked towards Eric.
Meanwhile everybody was having their eyes on the Cartlidge family, and sometimes on Crane's date.
Eric re-enters the room with the man walking behind him. Eric taps on Calum's shoulder. ''Look what I've smuggled into the station.'' he whispered in Calum's ear. Eric then does a step aside. A man with a scar on his face looked right at Calum. It took Calum a few seconds to recognize him. ''J-j-jeffrey?'' Calum said. Jeffrey laughs. ''You think I would miss the birth of your twin?'' Calum smiles. ''It's good to see you.'' Calum turns to the crowd ''Hey people, it's Jeff!'' Bailey almost fell off his chair again but was caught by Reuben. Crane's date spilled some more carrot juice into her d?colletage. ''Everybody hide the alcohol, theirs babies around!'' Jeffrey announced with a grin on his face.
Jeffrey then turns to Calum ''I'm sorry but my hearing is not that good anymore, what you said their names are?'' ''Naomi and Daniel.'' Calum said. Jeffrey smiled and winked. He congratulates Christine and then joins Eric at the bar.Eric's eyes opened wide open when he saw the two beautiful twins and had to grab onto the bar table to stay up.
He gets off his chair and dodges Crane who was rushing to the barkeeper.
While Eric was waiting to congratulate the happy couple he noticed a shadow standing in the door opening right behind the new parents. He walked to the man standing in the door opening which noticed Eric approaching and moved to the hallway.
Eric followed the man. ''I was wondering where you were'' Eric said below his voice to prevent him from coughing.
''Come join us man.'' Eric said and the man walked towards Eric.
Meanwhile everybody was having their eyes on the Cartlidge family, and sometimes on Crane's date.
Eric re-enters the room with the man walking behind him. Eric taps on Calum's shoulder. ''Look what I've smuggled into the station.'' he whispered in Calum's ear. Eric then does a step aside. A man with a scar on his face looked right at Calum. It took Calum a few seconds to recognize him. ''J-j-jeffrey?'' Calum said. Jeffrey laughs. ''You think I would miss the birth of your twin?'' Calum smiles. ''It's good to see you.'' Calum turns to the crowd ''Hey people, it's Jeff!'' Bailey almost fell off his chair again but was caught by Reuben. Crane's date spilled some more carrot juice into her d?colletage. ''Everybody hide the alcohol, theirs babies around!'' Jeffrey announced with a grin on his face.
Jeffrey then turns to Calum ''I'm sorry but my hearing is not that good anymore, what you said their names are?'' ''Naomi and Daniel.'' Calum said. Jeffrey smiled and winked. He congratulates Christine and then joins Eric at the bar.Eric's eyes opened wide open when he saw the two beautiful twins and had to grab onto the bar table to stay up.
He gets off his chair and dodges Crane who was rushing to the barkeeper.
While Eric was waiting to congratulate the happy couple he noticed a shadow standing in the door opening right behind the new parents. He walked to the man standing in the door opening which noticed Eric approaching and moved to the hallway.
Eric followed the man. ''I was wondering where you were'' Eric said below his voice to prevent him from coughing.
''Come join us man.'' Eric said and the man walked towards Eric.
Meanwhile everybody was having their eyes on the Cartlidge family, and sometimes on Crane's date.
Eric re-enters the room with the man walking behind him. Eric taps on Calum's shoulder. ''Look what I've smuggled into the station.'' he whispered in Calum's ear. Eric then does a step aside. A man with a scar on his face looked right at Calum. It took Calum a few seconds to recognize him. ''J-j-jeffrey?'' Calum said. Jeffrey laughs. ''You think I would miss the birth of your twin?'' Calum smiles. ''It's good to see you.'' Calum turns to the crowd ''Hey people, it's Jeff!'' Bailey almost fell off his chair again but was caught by Reuben. Crane's date spilled some more carrot juice into her d?colletage. ''Everybody hide the alcohol, theirs babies around!'' Jeffrey announced with a grin on his face.
Jeffrey then turns to Calum ''I'm sorry but my hearing is not that good anymore, what you said their names are?'' ''Naomi and Daniel.'' Calum said. Jeffrey smiled and winked. He congratulates Christine and then joins Eric at the bar.
Eric's eyes opened wide open when he saw the two beautiful twins and had to grab onto the bar table to stay up.
He gets off his chair and dodges Crane who was rushing to the barkeeper.
While Eric was waiting to congratulate the happy couple he noticed a shadow standing in the door opening right behind the new parents. He walked to the man standing in the door opening which noticed Eric approaching and moved to the hallway.
Eric followed the man. ''I was wondering where you were'' Eric said below his voice to prevent him from coughing.
''Come join us man.'' Eric said and the man walked towards Eric.
Meanwhile everybody was having their eyes on the Cartlidge family, and sometimes on Crane's date.
Eric re-enters the room with the man walking behind him. Eric taps on Calum's shoulder. ''Look what I've smuggled into the station.'' he whispered in Calum's ear. Eric then does a step aside. A man with a scar on his face looked right at Calum. It took Calum a few seconds to recognize him. ''J-j-jeffrey?'' Calum said. Jeffrey laughs. ''You think I would miss the birth of your twin?'' Calum smiles. ''It's good to see you.'' Calum turns to the crowd ''Hey people, it's Jeff!'' Bailey almost fell off his chair again but was caught by Reuben. Crane's date spilled some more carrot juice into her d?colletage. ''Everybody hide the alcohol, theirs babies around!'' Jeffrey announced with a grin on his face.
Christine walks towards Cartlidge and whispers "I'm going to take these to bed"
"Oh Ok" Cartlidge Replies and hand's The baby to Christine , and again kiss's her .Polly follows Christine out of the Bar
"Nice Scar" Cartlidge joked joining Adams at the Bar
"One Ale Please" lifting his finger up as a signal of another Drink.
"how have you being then ?" Cartlidge Said looking at Adams Scar.
Cranes ears twitched like the radar they were aledged to be. Bed. Yes that was it bed next . "Err I'll take my leave of you 'gentlemen'", he softly intoned, as he guided his companion down the hall and toward his quarters.
Jeffrey nods at Crane who's leaving.
''Well you know, the usual.'' Jeffrey replied.
''Awh come on, how did you got that scar?'' Calum said.
''Can't let it go can you?'' Jeffrey said and gave Calum a wink.
He taps the bar table and gets another ale from the bartender.
''I rather just don't talk about it. So where did Christine go to huh?'' Jeffrey said to change the subject.
''Oh she's putting the two to bed, she'll be back here once their asleep.'' Calum replied.
''Good, good. So how did the crew responded on your return?'' Jeffrey asked.
''Well, surprised thats for sure. They even give..'' A loud bang sounded.
''I'm okay!'' A voiced sounds trough the room. It was Bailey who fell off his chair again. ''Reuben.. *hic* why did you'sh let me fall?'' Bailey said.
''What!? I'm tired of keeping you up, go stay on the floor, we'll drag you to your room once you've passed out.'' Reuben replied smiling.
''Are you *hic* for real?'' Bailey mumbles. ''Of course not.'' And Reuben helps Bailey get up.
''Two more.'' Calum said to the bartender. ''I'm sorry but I have to go.'' Jeffrey said. ''Already? Why?'' Calum asked with a serious look on his face.
''Eric needed to talk to me about something I'm afraid, but nothing for you to worry about. I'll come look you guys up someday soon.'' Jeffrey replied and grabbed his coat. ''Say hi to Christine for me.'' Jeffrey said and walked out of the bar.
With the Bar Empty it was just Cartlidge alone with his thoughts, he circled his rim of his glass and thought about event's to come, his promotion, his adulthood, his Children,and ofcourse his Beloved Christine.
"Hey mate,you want the bill ?" The bartender said disturbing Cartlidge's Day Dream.
"Not really" Laughed Cartlidge,but indicated he wanted to by using his hands.
"392 Credits please Sir" Cartlidge Payed up and refured back to his half empty glass.
The Bartender into the back room,leaving Calum alone.
"You know you've being there all night , and havent said a word" Calum said still looking at his glass. a Black shadow in the corner appeared and walked behind Calum
"Congratulations , Mr.Cartlidge" said the man
"Thank you Officer , but your time here has being wasted you must return to your own home,where you yourself must deal with your problems"
"Indeed I must" the man was about to leave when Calum added some last word's.
"Good to see you Brother" The man walked out.
Soon after Calum left too,returning to his new family.
"Good Night Bailey" Who was passed out on the floor smiling.
Quote: Enid
Saturday for all those that have a home or at least a fixed position in orbit.
just another day for all of the hundreds or thousands space ship crews...
Captain Hartford walks into the bar totally in his thoughts.
"Welcome home Captain", says the bartender, "your drink as usual?"
the captain of the Enid answers a little disturbed, "uuh no, im just here to drop off a report to the superiors or the Dept. of Trading.
Could you do me that favor and hand it to any of them?"
"Sure, that is not a problem", replies the bartender.
"thank you well, sir." with this sentence Reuben Hartford headed out of the bar towards his room.
*short time later...*
if someone would have noticed or even been there, could have seen Reuben Hartford leaving his room in casual cloths.
he went down the aisle to the docking bay, entered his shuttle and took off. he had not left a note or his flightplan.
*some time later....*
as always the bartender could hear Garret and Rick, the crewmen of the Enid , before they even entered the bar.
so he prepared their drinks and and once they stood in the door he said, "hey boys, whats going on?"
Rick smiled and said, "not much, mostly the usual, but there's alot going on at the frontiers to Rheinland..."
Garret was not that much relaxed and answered, "we've been quite lucky to get through to Freeport 2 and back without trouble.."
After they downed the first set of Liberty Ale, Garret goes on to tell.
"Today we went to the Baltimore Shipyards to get the armor upgrade we've been waiting so long for. but they said that they weren't able to get one." Rick falls in saying, "they are just ridiculous, dont even have an armor eight upgrade for captial ships." *Rick starts a crazy laugh* "i wonder why they call Baltimore a shipyard, i bet they wouldn't have ship hull panels if we wouldn't deliver them every week in-time."
Garret continues, since Rick is still upset. "well basically i agree with Rick, but in the end, we went to Freeport 2 in Bering to get it by ourselves, because the master engineer on Baltimore said it would take one or two weeks with the tensions high between Liberty and Rheinland to get the armor. Indeed the tensions were extremely high today and Rheinland was within scanner range of the Freeport, but they left us alone."
the two crewmen just finished the second set of Ale, and ordered the third and last.
after a short break Rick continues telling.
"right so... on our way back to New York, we came past a good part of the Liberty navy when we entered Texas coming from Bering.
they did interrogate us where we came from and all that, but then after scanning us, let us go as it was obvious, we only had the unmounted armor upgrade panels in our hold. "
now Garret falls into Ricks telling and says, "actually im sure they had double checked that with Baltimore, that we were just getting the upgrade by ourselves. anyhow, go on Rick..."
"hmm, you might be right Garret, but well we just went back to Baltimore then and finally have the armor upgrade mounted. feels alot safer now. though that means alot more work for me then to keep the Enid in good shape."
the bartender asks the two, "not that it is any of my business, but is everything alright with your captain?
he was here earlier, but wasn't talkative at all and was so deep in thoughts, it was a bit unusual for him, so im just wondering..."
"yeah i know what you mean, he's been like that all day and i don't know for sure", Garret says and Rick nods as he has no clue.
"hmm... right, lets hope all is good with him", the bartender replies.
*late in the night...*
Reuben docks on Trenton Outpost and goes immediately to his room.
Quote: J.Adams
''Hmm, their seem to be some glasses missing.'' The bartender mumbles while cleaning the glasses.
''Awh, somebody put his gum in here!'' He said with a sign of disgust and throws away the glass.
While the bartender was putting the glasses back at their places a man in a captains uniform enters the bar and takes place at the booth table all the way in a corner at the back of the bar.
Shortly after a security officer enters and walks up to the bartender.
''Howdy, have you seen any suspicious looking man walking around perhaps?'' The security guy asked to the bartender.
''A suspicions man you say?'' The bartender said and looks around his bar. ''No only Universal employees but not..'' The bartender stopped talking as there was a man entering the bar, which did not wore a universal uniform.
The security guy turns around. ''Excuse me, would you be so kind and show some identification?'' The security officer said but the man ignored the security guy and observed the bar like he was looking for somebody.
''Oh he's with me!'' A man shouts from the far back corner in the bar, it was the captain. ''Alright all good here then I guess.'' The security guy said, he nods and leaves the bar. The mysterious man which kindly moved aside for the security officer walked towards the captain at the back of the bar.
''Hmm.. odd.'' The bartender mumbles and poor another ale for a costumer.
The bartender got curious about the two men at the back and started to clean the tables close to the two men, hoping he could eavesdrop on their conversation. Slowly he could make out what the two were saying.
''I'm just tired you know, I finally had a good career and then this happens.'' The mysterious man said. ''Well why don't you just come back hmm? I'm sure everybody here has missed you.'' The captain said. ''What and give up another search, another struggle against all the scum? Come on Eric I thought you knew me, I still feel guilty about quitting my ten year long search for her. Yes I miss the Universal, my friends and my job but things are more complicated now.'' The mysterious man said. The captain takes a deep breath. ''Jeff, you can't be searching for them for the rest of your life, you've got to let it go.'' He said. ''Let it go!? Thats unpossible! Plus that would put Universal in way to much danger, you know how hard it is to -just let it go-?'' Jeffrey said. ''Jeffrey please..'' Eric stopped and turns his head towards the bartender who was about breathing into Eric's ear. ''Oh uhh, can I take an order?'' The bartender said. ''Were fine, thank you.'' Eric said, the bartender nods and slowly walks back. The bartender didn't walked to far away so he could still hear the conversation while pretending to do something. ''Why don't you go talk to Denny hmm? I'm sure he can understand and find a way.'' Eric said, and Jeffrey takes a deep breath. ''Like I said, I miss having a normal life but I've stopped having one fifteen years ago.'' Jeffrey said. ''Just promise me you'll look into it?'' Eric said. ''Fine.. I'll promise.'' Jeffrey said and stood up. ''What you have to go now?'' Eric said. ''If you want me to work on it, then yes.'' Jeffrey said. ''Well fine, just don't forget to visit us sometime okay?'' Eric said. ''Sure'' Jeffrey said and walked past the bartender who was still pretending to do something important out of the bar.
Quote: Richfield
The bartender put down a glass he just cleaned and looked towards a news report, a smartly dressed women announced the news.
Liberty Rogues have yet again attacked WestPoint all ships were destroyed by heavy navy support vessels The bartender sighed and continued cleaning.
On other news, Universal have announced their new line-up in captain onboard one of their vessels. Captain Morgan will be replacing Captain Cartlidge, due to his retirement. Captain Morgan has assured that USI-Richfield and her crew will be in good hands. We wish Captain Cartlidge a happy retirement, and best wishes to Captain Morgan The bartender looked to see if there was anymore information, he was disappointed as he saw that the report had changed topic.
Captain Morgan eh? The bartender said to himself, Well that is a new face I must learn
Quote: Richfield & J.Adams
Emily scans around the bar and spots Adams sitting on the new couch. ''Ahh there you are!''
Adams looks up at Emily who approaches him. ''Ah hi there misses Anderson, what can I do for you?''
Emily sits down next to Jeff. ''Do you know anything about biogenicular Electronic Cells?'' She asks.
''Errr..'' Adams scratches his head ''No.. heh.. not really, why?''
Emily sighs. ''Sophie's systems have packed in..'' She forces herself on the back of the couch.
''Sophie?'' Adams asked.
Emily frowns. ''Yeah, Sophie.''
''I'm sorry misses.. Anderson, but may I ask who Sophie is?'' Adams asks politely.
Emily figures out she hasn't told Adams. ''Ahhh, Sophie is My Havok Bomber..''
Adams grins. ''You called her Sophie?''
Emily grins a bit. ''Yeah, it's better than.. Havok'' She attempts to say in a lower voice.
Adams laughs. ''Well yeah you got a point there, so what exactly do you mean by, her systems have packed in?''
"Stopped working in other words." Emily said laughing at the lack of knowledge Jeffrey showed.
''Oh gah! Of course, silly me. So your getting her repaired?'' Jeffrey asked.
"I would, if i knew what conpoment was damaged" Emily said while pulling her hair back.
''Mhmm I see, and the engineers couldn't find the problem either?'' Jeffrey asked while getting more convertible on the couch.
Emily nods. "Nobody knows what wrong with her." She said while rubbing her eyes.
''Sounds like you could use a drink, your off duty right?'' Jeffrey said with a smile.
Emily looks at Jeffrey. ''Yeah I'm off, an ale if your getting one. Emily said with a grin.
''Alright, two ale's it is, be back in a sec!'' Jeffrey said and walks towards the bar.
Few minutes later Adams returns.
''Alright here you go.'' Jeffrey said while handing over an ale to Emily. ''To Sophie!'' Jeffrey said with a raised voice while holding his glass up.
Emily takes her ale. "Yeah, to Soph!" Emily said with a grin on her face.
A group of Kusari civilians walked into the bar. ''Oh damn!'' Emily said and looks away.
''W-what? What is it?'' Adams asks surprised while looking around the bar.
Emily looks at Jeffrey while keeping her head low. ''Err, it's nothing..'' Emily said while looking at the Kusarians.
''Do you know those guys?'' Adams whispers.
''Heh, hardly, its the people who 'protect' them" Emily said sarcastically.
''The Kusari Naval Forces?'' Adams asks interested.
The civilians walk out of the bar without noticing Emily. "What? Oh, no no not them, I have sorted things out with them" Emily said.
''Then who?'' Adams asks curious.
Emily coughs and leans up to reach face level with Jeffrey. "The state police" She said.
''T-The Police?'' Adams asks with a confused look on his face. ''What have they done to you?''
Emily takes a deep breath. "They haven't done anything, they, I ... I helped their enemy once." She said with hesitation.
''What do you mean 'You have helped their enemy once' who did you helped, what did you do?'' Adams rattles with a concerned look on his face.
Emily grins as she saw the curiousity of Jeffrey. "I helped a Bretonian trader that was in Kusari. And of course the KNF came into play." She said.
''Oh I thought you helped them Dragon terrorists for a moment.'' Jeffrey said with a releaved look. ''But, what happened?''
"well" Emily takes a deep breath. "I was going to meet a friend of mine, but I came a across a wreck, a Bretonian Transport, one of their pods was left floating in space, so beamed the guy inside and helped him, but the KNF were there to intercept me, it was a whole fleet, I had no choice but to comply to their commands." Emily said.
Jeffrey takes a moment and observes Emily how she desperately tries to hide her emotions. Jeffrey looks down. ''It's okay, you had no choice, it's not your fault.'' Jeffrey said to bring Emily her spirit back.
"Yeah well, it's how things are these days." Emily said while trying to hide her face.
''Hey come on.'' Jeffrey said and lays his hand on Emily's shoulder. ''Don't blame yourself for something like this, I would have done the same thing. And you know why? Because it was the right thing to do.'' He said.
Emily looks up with tears in her eyes. ''Yeah well .. cant let something like this let you down eh?''
''Thats right you can't.'' Jeffrey's pager goes off. ''Ah damn it, probably another emergency. They've made me acting Chief of Security this week so all is pretty hectic. I'm sorry misses Anderson but uhh I have to go, will you be alright?''
Emily looks up. ''Yeah sure you go, I'll be fine.'' She said while wiping her tears.
''I'll get you another ale, promise me you'll come to me if something is bothering you okay?'' Adams said while his pager kept going off.
''I'll keep it in mind'' Emily said with a grin. ''You should go now.''
''Right, look after yourself!'' Jeffrey said, he ran to the barman and quickly ordered another ale for Emily and then made his way out of the bar.
Quote: Araevin Teshurr
Araevin walks into the bar-
He asks to the room as a whole "Jesus people, how did you all get into here? It took me for ever to get the proper approval...."
-He quickly steps up to the bar for a drink, impressed with the selection-
"Guess it was worth it." He says as he downs a glass of the finest the bar has to offer.
Quote: Chicago
The TV in the Bar suddenly gets a little louder:
"Breaking News!"
"The [KoF] Chairman "Chakotay" is wanted by the =LSF= for Assault and Resisting Arrest."
"Futhermore, [KoF] ships have been banned from Liberty Space until further notice by order of =LSF=Walker" (Not shown on the link but it was mentioned in the game.)
"For information visit the following data site": http://discoverygc.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=61931
"...Now we take you back to your regularly scheduled programing..."
Some boring TV show comes back on.
Quote: Araevin Teshurr
-Evans storms into the bar-
"Guys can you believe that? I am going to the aid of the KoF at once!"
-Araevin touches Evans shoulder- "Hey, calm down, get your head on straight. I'm not going to have another incident with you shooting at the Navy. I employ you, so as long as that factor remmains you shall not."
-Evans looks at Araevin in disbelief- "Fine. I'll stay for a few drinks but after wards i want you to take me over to Norfolk."
Quote: Richfield
Mr.Cartlidge Morgan said shaking Cartlidges hand Please have a seat
Cartlidge didnt say anything but made himself comfortable
Drink? Morgan asked as he sat down himself.
Nah, I dont drink no-more Cartlidge replied folding his arms and looking straight at Morgan.
Now then, to business Morgan said smiling.
Youre a former captain of USI-Richfield, correct ? Morgan said jotting down some notes.
Yes, that is correct Cartlidge said not believing what he just answered to.
OK Morgan said still writing on his papers.
Calum Cartlidge, Captain, husband, father according to this file anyway said Morgan looking up.
Not anymore Cartlidge said not showing any emotions towards Morgan.
Hmm, could I ask why ? Morgan said interested by the history of Cartlidge already.
Missing Cartlidge said starting to breathe faster.
I see, Im sorry to hear that Morgan said grinning a little bit.
Im sure you are Cartlidge replied knowing EXACTLY who Morgan was.
So, Calum Cartlidge.. You seem to have built quite the reputation.. And whats this ? Mostly with Pirated groups ? Rogues, Outcasts , Lane hackers. Morgan said using a different voice for each faction. Cartlidge didnt say anything, but he wanted to say why he was with them, but his past stopped him.
Care to explain ? added Morgan, looking at two people in the corner of the bar who were looking straight at Morgans and Cartlidges table.
Not really, and please before you say anything more Cartlidge said leaning forward.
What is a USI Manager slash captain, asking a former captain all these questions? Questions that have nothing to relate to USI ? Cartlidge asked trying to show Morgan how smart he was.
You tell me, why 4, I repeat, 4 crewmembers lives were lost under your command ?! said Morgan.
You have no idea what your getting your self into Morgan! replied Cartlidge as his voice started to be raise.
I do, you are a traitor to Liberty, and a traitor to USI ! said Morgan, controlling his voice.
I swear Morgan, you have no idea who the hell I am Cartlidge said calmly as a group of people turned to see what was going on.
I do, you killed your Girlfriend, you killed your best friend, you killed Polly, Henson, Edinson, and many more ! Youre a filthy scumbag whispered Morgan.
What ?! Who the hell do you think you are ? Said Calum leaning back into his chair, still angry.
LSF Agent, Mike Edington, you killed my brother, you should be dead Calum ! Morgan said as he nodded and the men walked over and put their hand on Cartlidges Shoulder. Cartlidge, didnt know Morgan was LSF, neither did he know that Christine was dead. Cartlidges mind was all over the place, where did he loose his focus?
Mr.Cartlidge, if you would like to come with us said one of the men. Cartlidge tried his best to stay calm and stay focused, he only had his smart intellect and hope on his side.
If I do, then I will tell everyone in USI who the hell you are ! Morgan, Edington ! Who ever the hell you are Cartlidge said raising his voice, as panic spread across his body. Morgan laughed as the two men cuffed Cartlidge.
They wont believe you ! Youre the scum of USI ! silence spread across the bar.. Cartlidge was standing with his hands behind his back, and Morgan was left sitting with his own ego.
Adams will Cartlidge said calmly, believing his last hope was in the hands of his old friend.
Adams? Ahh yes, Jeffery ! Yes Im afraid he is acting CSO, and pretty tied up in work, sorry pal Morgan stood up and winked at Cartlidge.
your going down boy Cartlidge didnt say anything, he had to get his mind straight.
Take him away The two men nodded and pushed Cartlidge to the door.
Quote: Crane
Mr.Cartlidge Morgan said shaking Cartlidges hand Please have a seat
Cartlidge didnt say anything but made himself comfortable
Drink? Morgan asked as he sat down himself.
Nah, I dont drink no-more Cartlidge replied folding his arms and looking straight at Morgan.
Now then, to business Morgan said smiling.
Youre a former captain of USI-Richfield, correct ? Morgan said jotting down some notes.
Yes, that is correct Cartlidge said not believing what he just answered to.
OK Morgan said still writing on his papers.
Calum Cartlidge, Captain, husband, father according to this file anyway said Morgan looking up.
Not anymore Cartlidge said not showing any emotions towards Morgan.
Hmm, could I ask why ? Morgan said interested by the history of Cartlidge already.
Missing Cartlidge said starting to breathe faster.
I see, Im sorry to hear that Morgan said grinning a little bit.
Im sure you are Cartlidge replied knowing EXACTLY who Morgan was.
So, Calum Cartlidge.. You seem to have built quite the reputation.. And whats this ? Mostly with Pirated groups ? Rogues, Outcasts , Lane hackers. Morgan said using a different voice for each faction. Cartlidge didnt say anything, but he wanted to say why he was with them, but his past stopped him.
Care to explain ? added Morgan, looking at two people in the corner of the bar who were looking straight at Morgans and Cartlidges table.
Not really, and please before you say anything more Cartlidge said leaning forward.
What is a USI Manager slash captain, asking a former captain all these questions? Questions that have nothing to relate to USI ? Cartlidge asked trying to show Morgan how smart he was.
You tell me, why 4, I repeat, 4 crewmembers lives were lost under your command ?! said Morgan.
You have no idea what your getting your self into Morgan! replied Cartlidge as his voice started to be raise.
I do, you are a traitor to Liberty, and a traitor to USI ! said Morgan, controlling his voice.
I swear Morgan, you have no idea who the hell I am Cartlidge said calmly as a group of people turned to see what was going on.
I do, you killed your Girlfriend, you killed your best friend, you killed Polly, Henson, Edinson, and many more ! Youre a filthy scumbag whispered Morgan.
What ?! Who the hell do you think you are ? Said Calum leaning back into his chair, still angry.
LSF Agent, Mike Edington, you killed my brother, you should be dead Calum ! Morgan said as he nodded and the men walked over and put their hand on Cartlidges Shoulder. Cartlidge, didnt know Morgan was LSF, neither did he know that Christine was dead. Cartlidges mind was all over the place, where did he loose his focus?
Mr.Cartlidge, if you would like to come with us said one of the men. Cartlidge tried his best to stay calm and stay focused, he only had his smart intellect and hope on his side.
If I do, then I will tell everyone in USI who the hell you are ! Morgan, Edington ! Who ever the hell you are Cartlidge said raising his voice, as panic spread across his body. Morgan laughed as the two men cuffed Cartlidge.
They wont believe you ! Youre the scum of USI ! silence spread across the bar.. Cartlidge was standing with his hands behind his back, and Morgan was left sitting with his own ego.
Adams will Cartlidge said calmly, believing his last hope was in the hands of his old friend.
Adams? Ahh yes, Jeffery ! Yes Im afraid he is acting CSO, and pretty tied up in work, sorry pal Morgan stood up and winked at Cartlidge.
your going down boy Cartlidge didnt say anything, he had to get his mind straight.
Take him away The two men nodded and pushed Cartlidge to the door.
Quote: Richfield
Archologingal happily spins on the stool next to the bar, his head bobbing to the music.
He turns and faces the bartender and smiles
" My good friend, a sonic boom please " Arch said.
" A what ? Soninc boom ? " Replied the bartender looking puzzled
" Sonic not soninc, Sonic " chuckled Arch
The bartender looked at Arch as if he was on caramine
Arch put his face into his hands for a moment and then lifts his head and asked
" You do know what a sonic boom is.. dont you ? " Arch said sounding disappointed
" I'm afraid not, sir " replied the bartender
" Oh my ...." Arch stopped his words as he jumped over the counter and helped him self to several bottles.
" You sure this is legal ? " asked the bartender stepping aside as Arch walked past with a handful of bottles.
" Legal ? " Arch smiled and started to take the tops of each bottle he had put on the counter. " Sure it is " He later replied.
" Now then" Arch said rubbing his hands together. He poured 2 blue coloured liquids into a smaller bottle.
" What does it taste like ? " asked the bartender trying to keep up with Archs hand actions.
Arch stopped pouring liquids and looked at the bartender and thought for a moment.
"Hmm, how to put this Arch turned and grabbed another bottle, and continued to pour drinks together.
Nearly done Arch said with a big grin on his face.
The bartender looked at Arch, and laughed at Archs consecration.
Shut up you, I dont see you risking your fingers Arch said looking very carefully at how much of a liquid he put in
Your fingers ? asked the bartender
oh yes, too much of this can burn your fingers right off, too little, it burns the inside of your throat. Arch finished pouring and looked up at the Bartender smiling.
one more thing Arch said reaching into his pockets.
What now ? asked the bartender face palming
a pear ! Arch yelled pulling out a pear form his pocket.
A Pear ?! said the bartender confused
Your telling me, you made a drink, that can burn your throat, and burn your fingers, and now your adding a pear ?! laughed the bartender
Oh yes, and it only does those things if you dont do it right. replied Arch
right, and how many times have you got it wrong ? the bartender asked.
Arch didnt say anything only smiled as he plopped the pear into the drink, the colour changed into a glowing green. Arch lifted the glass and looked at it carefully, turning and smelling the liquid.
Your going to drink that ? asked the bartender
No, you are Arch turned and smiled at the bartender handing him the drink.
No way. the bartender said backing away form Arch. Arch laughed and said
Bottoms up He lunched his head back, and filled his mouth with the liquid, after he swallowed it, he looked at the bartender not smiling.
KA BOOM ! shouted Arch, making the bartender jump over the counter nearly, Arch burst out laughing.
Your idiot ! The bartender shouted as Arch was on the floor laughing.
Your stupid, Stupid boy ! continued the bartender. Arch got to his feet with tears coming from his eyes.
dont you just love playing jokes ?! Arch asked still laughing.
jokes? said the bartender
Yes, I had you thinking it was a dangerous drink ! But really it was just pear juice ! Arch stopped laughing to look at the bartender.
You stupid The bartender was interrupted as Arch burst out laughing again. Arch left the bar, but the bartender could still hear him laughing from down the corridor.
Howard Morgan walks into the new bar with a pile of folders in his hand, and sits down at a table near the window
" So, What'ya think? " The Bartender said to Morgan while cleaning some glasses.
" Come again? " Morgan replied as he started to read into one of his folders.
" The new bar, what you think ? " repeated the bartender looking at all the lights
" Oh, It's fine " Morgan replied still not in the slightest bothered.
" You havent even looked at it properly " the Bartender said looking at the glass he just cleaned
" Jim, I don't even need to look at it, its a bar where people get drunk and start talking like a Rhienlander full of cow manure, just like any other bar. " Morgan explained taking off his reading glases and looking at Jim.
" You seriously need to sort out your attitude, yer' know ? " stated the Bartender walked back to the bar.
" Yes Yes Yes, Rhienlander manure talk " moaned Morgan, as he started to read the folder again.
" Why cant you be like Arch Geon ? " Asked the bartender picking up another glass.
" Ahh yes Arch Geon. 'The man who is always friendly' " Morgan replied leaning pack into his chair and taking off his glasses again.
" Whats wrong with him ? He is actually a nice fell'a " smiled the bartender.
" People who are friendly, are people who are bent " Morgan stated looking at the Bartender .
The Bartender didn't say anything
" Actually , one thing could improve this bar .. " Morgan said waving his finger around the bar.
" And that would be.. " replied the Bartender.
" Not having a bartender that disturbs you when you'r doing your work .. " Morgan said putting his glasses back on and crossing his legs.
" But - " Started the Bartender
" Shush ! " said Morgan as he read the second page of the folder.
Morgan leaned back and holds the folder on his lap, and continues to read
Jeffrey Adams walks up to the bartender Excuse me, have you seen Naomi? She paged me to meet her here at the bar.
The bartender mumbles the name while cleaning a glass Naomi.. Naomi.. Ohh! Naomi, blonde cute one? Thats right, where can I find her? Jeffrey replied She's all the way at the back. Thanks. Jeffrey said and walks to the back of the bar Ahh there you are! It was Naomi, her face showed signs of releave Whats going on? Jeffrey said with a concerned look Well.. you might want to sit down. I've came across Denny Crane here in the bar couple days ago, and we had a talk. He said he can arrange a career for me in the Liberty Security Force. Naomi says. Denny? The LSF? I.. I don't know what to say. Jeffrey said in all his confusion You don't have to say anything sweety, after things kind of settled down for me I got to think of what I was going to do next with my life. The life of a Freelancer I used to have is something I cannot continue, not after what has happened. It was always a ambition of me to join the LSF. Naomi says. Then why now? Jeffrey asks. I didn't felt quite ready back then, I wanted to have some more experience before taking such a difficult job. I believe now is the right time for me to take this career, I know some friends in the LSF to and have tried to contact them before but their probably somewhere out on the field. Thanks to Denny and his contacts I can still join the same group of LSF agents my friends are in. Naomi says. So what happens next? Jeffrey asks. I'll be trained shortly, I'm familiar with their training and I'm sure I can handle it. Their still working on my ship which may take a bit. Naomi says. Will you be home to, or would I only see you once a week? Jeffrey asks concerned. Haha, of course I will still be around sweety, of course there will be times I have to be out for a week or two, but thats the same for you. Naomi says with a grin on her face. Alright, well.. I'm stunned to be honest. But it's great, really. Jeffrey says. But.. Naomi says while biting her lips. But? But what? Jeffrey asks. But these LSF recruiters want me on one of their bases right now, they need to check me medically and stuff. Naomi says. Is that a problem? Jeffrey asks. No.. No, I don't think it is. It takes two days. Naomi says. Okay no problem, I'll be seeing you soon then. Jeffrey said and they both stood up.
They smiled and kissed. Be seeing you soon. Jeffrey says.
They stared at each other for a bit. Jeffrey takes a deep breath and walks away.
Naomi watches Jeffrey walking away, while placing her hands on her stomach she smiles and takes a deep breath. She grabs her jacket and leaves the bar to head out.
// This post is a sequel to Jeffrey Adams' RP. The following conversation took place in Michael Trenton's Office:
Jeffrey Adams, Chief Security Officer:
Micheal Trenton was looking outside his window when he heard somebody knocking on his door.
He recognized the rhythm with that of Jeffrey Adams, and remained looking outside his window.
''Come in it's open.'' Micheal Trenton said loudly.
The door slowly then opened. ''Hey Jeff, take a seat.'' Micheal Trenton then said with his back still turned towards the door.
Jeffrey Adams grinned. ''How'd you know it was me?'' he then said.
''There's only one man who knocks like that, couldn't have figured anyone else.'' Micheal Trenton said and turns to take his seat behind his desk, he makes a gesture towards Jeffrey Adams to start talking.
There was a small moment of silence..
''I-I.. We.. The uhh..'' Jeffrey starts to mumble. ''Hey, get your head together and tell me whats up.'' Trenton replied.
''The point is.. I hardly know where to start, work has been keeping me so occupied that I hardly had any time left to get my own things straight.. you know?'' Jeffrey said, Trenton nods and awaits the complete story.
''Naomi just called me.'' Jeffrey said. ''Oh, how is she doing nowadays anyway?'' Trenton replied.
''She's fine, she was starting her training within the LSF, but she just told me trough the phone that she discovered something that would change everything.'' Jeffrey said. ''And that is?'' Trenton said. ''That's what I said to her.. she's pregnant Micheal.'' Jeffrey said.
For a moment none of the two knew what to say, until it was Micheal Trenton who broke both their thoughts.
''It's yours.. right? I mean..'' Trenton said with hesitation. ''Yes it's mine, she's only been pregnant for about three weeks now, she's back for a couple of month's, there's no chance it's from somebody else.'' Jeffrey said. ''Okay, okay. So.. what now?'' Trenton asked.
''That exact question goes trough my own mind right now as well. Naomi has quit her training and is coming back any day now, she cannot go trough a training that rough when she's pregnant. I myself got thinking, I'm becoming a father Micheal, a father. I want the best for my child as any other parent, but I don't think Liberty is the right place for us to start a family.'' Jeffrey said.
''What do you mean by that?'' Trenton replied. ''Well, look around you Micheal, there is a constant threat of criminal activity right in front of our base, there's drunken cruiser captains, some even talk strange! The Navy has their hands full protecting only Manhattan, while Fort Bush is taking a pounding of never ending fleet sized criminal waves of terror. And if that wasn't enough they also have to push back a invading house? I don't want my child to grow up in a world of war, murder, torture, silliness and even slavery, I got to realize that Liberty has become a giant ball of chaos. Same goes for all houses, Rheinland is my enemy, Kusari has a ton of Terrorists and even Outcasts invading continually, and their government never has been hospital towards us Libertonians. Bretonia has put all their forces towards the front lines in Leeds, while the Corsairs have now free access to invade from Cambridge. I'm telling you, everywhere you look there is war, there is fighting, killing, pain and horror.'' Jeffrey said but got interrupted by Micheal.
''So.. yeah, I guess your right but.. what are you suggesting? Your family lives here in California after all, you want to abandon them to?'' Micheal said.
''That's..'' Jeffrey said and struggles keeping his emotions together.
''On my 16th birthday I got ripped away from my family, it tore our whole family apart, my lil' sis her death, mother in coma.. I couldn't stay there pretending like nothing ever happened, I had to leave okay!'' Jeffrey said while releasing some of his hidden anger.
''Okay okay, I'm sorry I did not meant it offending at all, I'm just wondering what your plans now are. But I can see why you don't know yet, your career and your family are both here, Liberty is your home, yet you don't want to grow up a child in this world which I can understand. I'll tell you what, go to the bar and get a nice big cup of coffee, give me half a hour to collect my thoughts and we will continue this conversation, okay?'' Trenton said.
''Yeah, sure.'' Jeffrey said, stands up and leaves Trenton's office.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Later at the Bar...
After Michael Trenton finished doing what he had to do, he walks into the bar. "Excuse me." He said to the bartender. "Do you know where I can find Jeffrey Adams?" He asked as he looked around. "Uh, Mr. Trenton! It's nice to see you, sir! I think I saw Chief Adams enter one of the rooms over there." The bartender replied. Michael noded at him and walked over to the private rooms. The rooms were sound proof with a keycard access. That way if anyone uses it for other reasons, the Department of Security will find out.
He looks to see if any of the rooms are occupied, and finds one.
"Adams, I'm sorry I kept you waiting." Michael says right after he opened the door to the room. "It's okay... I've just been wondering what I should do, you know?" Jeffrey said in a deppressing manner. "First off, you need to get out of this mood. Secondly, I called some people and found a place for you and your family." Michael said as he sat down across from where Jeffrey sat. "Where? Where in Liberty could I go that would be safe?!" Jeffrey yelled. "Calm down now, it's not in Liberty." Jeffrey looked at Michael, confused. [/i]"Then where?"[/i] Jeffrey asked. "Planet Gran Canaria in the Omega-49 System. It's populated by mostly Zoners and Corsairs, but it's safe there." Michael said to Jeffrey as he looked him in the eye. "Planet Gran Canaria?" Jeffrey pauses, "I haven't thought of that.." Jeffrey looks down and rubs his eyes. "You wanted a place that what be safe for your family and that you could keep your job here at Universal. This works out, all we need to do is contact the Zoners there and ask if they'll accept you and your family." Michael explained, "Once you're there you can help out the Miners in Dublin for work, until you're family is settled and you can travel to work in New York and California."
Jeffrey looks up to Michael and says, "Thanks Michael, I need to think about this. Care to join me at the bar? Maybe I need a drink to clear my head.." Michael stands up and says, "Sure, Jeff. Lets go over there."
Jeffrey was sitting alone with his thoughts at the bar. The dimmed lights allowed Jeff to think clear and straight, he sat there in silence as the bartender walked up and down the bar, cleaning and collecting glasses. The bar was quite, only a few conversations filled the bar. Jeff was joined by a man who sat next to him, wearing a black leather coat, Jeff didn't pay attention to the man until he ordered a drink, the familiar voice puzzled his head. Jeff turned his head slightly, trying to pin the voice in his head. As Jeff saw the face, he leaned up slightly as he knew who this known figure was.
"Ca..Calum ?" Jeff asked, not sure if his thought was correct. The man didn't say anything in return, he just say there, taking a sip of his Liberty Ale before replying.
"Long time no see, friend" The man turned and smiles softly.
"What are you doing here ?" Asked Jeff surprised by his sight.
"Like I said the other day, I've return, or so to speak" Before Jeff could reply, the man started talking again.
"Look.. I'm sorry about charging in your office, it was disrespectful, and unwelcoming." Jeff turned back to his glass.
"Hm, no problem.. just don't do it again" Jeff said, unhappily. Calum started to sense the awkwardness, he sat in silence untill he decided what was to be said next.
"So, ask me" Calum said, turning his body slightly to Jeff. Jeff, sat still looking at his glass.
" I have nothing to say Calum, what is done is done." Jeff said looking emotionless.
" Jeff.. look" Jeff snapped to Calum, showing some anger in his facial expression.
" Don't you, 'jeff look' me.. your the one which went galabanting after people who noone has heard of ! Don't you dare think I'm in the wrong." Jeff turned back to his drink taking a aggressive sip.
"Hey, I had to do what I had to do.. So don't you dare think everything is my fault..." Jeff chuckled a little at Calum's response.
"I see you haven't changed much then.. " Jeff took a sip of his half empty glass.
"I haven't, but my life has.." Jeff turned a little, noticing Calum had his head down looking at his freshly made drink.
"What do you mean ?" Jeff asked curiously.
"Nothing, I didn't mean anything" Calum said fast.
"So, what the frack have you been doing with the Hackers ?" Jeff said, seeming slightly mad. Calum sighed and turned to Jeff.
"Well, I guess you have a right to know... they had Christine.. and in return I should give them as much information about The Vengeance as possible.." Calum stopped and he clenched his glass.
"Calum.." Jeff said.
"They killed her Jeff !" Calum snapped at Jeff, with the glint of fury and rage is his eyes.
" They killed her, and left her body to rot in space !"
"What ?!" Jeff said, sharing the fury.
"I tried.. god knows I tried to get her" Calum slammed his fist down on the counter. Jeff remained in silence, as Calum calmed down.
"No children should witness their mother floating away in space.." Calum said lowering his head even more.
"Naomi, Daniel.." Jeff said shocked.
"They're fine.." Calum looked up at Jeff. " Jeff, I'm a lone farther, if I need help.. It's now.."
Morgan and Emily both sat on Trenton, Emily came off her shift an hour ago, she had her casual clothes on, while Morgan had a suit on, as he always did. They discussed business, as well as Morgan's classes which Emily agree'd to help out on. The bar was near to empty, no one to disturb the mood. Morgan shuffled a little, taking a sip from his scotch.
"Heh, It's weird" Emily said, looking around the bar.
"What?" Morgan said, placing his glass down on the table.
"It seems like yesterday when I worked here" Emily said, when her eyes locked back onto Morgan when she looked around the bar. Morgan nodded slowly, smiling.
"Bah, once a USI, always a USI" Morgan stated, leaning back crossing his arms.
"Once old, always old, eh Morgan ?" Emily smiled. Morgan smirked.
" Yeah, Yeah, your generation are ill-experienced. Hence why I'm so good" Morgan boasted.
"Then tell me, how come I can take you down in a fighter ?" Emily said, leaning forward on the table.
"Bah ! That's fighting, not experience" Morgan replied.
"Thats what experience is, fighting, and learning" Emily said gloating.
"Haha, how much do you make? Credit-wise" Morgan asked, being nosey.
"Sorry, classified info, my friend" She said, taking a sip from her ale.
" Woop-ti-do ! 'Classified info'" Mimicked Morgan.
"You're just jelous !" Emily pointed out.
"Jelous ? HAHA ! Your kidding right?!" laughed Morgan.
Emily was about to say something, but a small red shot appeared on Morgans temple, Emily squinted.
" Get down !" Emily shouted, not giving Morgan chance to move himself, she pulled him closer to her, within miliseconds, the cushioned seat where Morgan had been sitting had a bullet hole.
" Holy Crap !" Morgan said, trying to catch his breath. Emily looked around for the shooter, she would of thought it would be obvious to where the shooter would be, she looked around some more, and a striking pain accord, causing her to yelp, she held her arm where the pain seemed to be coming from. Emily looked down only to see her white shirt for be slightly torn, but the edges covered in her blood, she hang tightly to her arm, not daring to let go, with enough luck, as she tightened her eyes she spotted a shadowed figure outside of the glass, she re-opened her eyes just to make sure she wasn't imagining things. It was, a figure was outside the glass, with a long narrow object. The glass has two small holes, not enough to cause it too crack, but enough to be seen that the Oxygen was seeping from out of the room.
"Urgh, close the shutters !" Emily yelled to the barman, with Morgan still lying next to her. No replie was heard, Emily looked up and the bar and saw the barman lumped over the counter with blood gently pooring from his forehead.
"Damn, a clean shot" Emily said whispering to herself.
"A what ?!" Morgan said dazed and confused.
" Shut up and listen, I need you to distract this guy, while I go over the bar to close the shutters."
"W-W-What ?!" Morgan stuttered.
"Shut up ! Distract him !" Emily said in a firm tone. Emily ran out, and red laser followed her.
" Ohhhh... ****ttttt" Morgan yelled as he lept from cover to the other side of the room, the laser seemed to change track and go for Morgan. Meanwhile Emily got over the counter, and pushed a button which made the shutters close, she lay back to get her breath.
"Morgan, you alive ?" Emily said panting.
"I'm not doing that again" Morgan explained. Emily smiled a little, but got up from behind the counter.
" Where the hell is the security guard ?!" Emily jumped over the counter, still holding her arm. Emily looked out the door and saw a body, lifeless.
" God damn it !" Emily said frustrated. Morgan joined her at the bar entrance.
"What does it mean?" Morgan asked, still confused. Emily sighed in frustration.
"This means.." Emily lowered her head. Morgan put his hand on her shoulder.
"It means.. It means, someone wants you dead.." Emily said softly.
"W-What ?! Me ?! Why ?!" Morgan questioned putting his hands on his hips. Emily looked sharply at Morgan.
"You tell me..."
" I-I..." Morgan stuttered in shock still.
"Spare me, I've gotta call for help" Emily turned back and reached for the radio near the counter.
" Shouldn't we chase the idiott who tried to kill us ?" Morgan asked, following Emily.
" They're not idiots, they took out all your life lines, and witnesses, if it wasn't for me, you'd be dead"
Morgan stayed silent and sat down.
" Requesting a medic, and security teams. Bar area, over." Emily slammed the radio on the counter.
" They're professionals, who ever they are, they're pro's. I've never even seen a weapon which can shoot through space glass, never mind kill someone with it, they want you dead...badly."
Morgan looked at the barman, and gulped.
"Take it easy, it was a clean shot, he died instantly, and silently. That's how we didn't notice anything"
A few of men arrived, surprised at what they saw.
"Advisor Anderson, Liberty Security Force. Assassin shooter. Two dead.. and one wounded."
Emily looked down at her arm which was now more red than before.
"Great" She sighed and allowed a paramedic to take a look at it.
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