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Post by Thunderbirds on Aug 5, 2007 14:41:25 GMT -5
"Sounds like a pretty risky weapon to use," Smitty replied.
"Eh, its not the size of the gun," Gunner smirked as he polished one of the Calibur guns. "Its the damage she can do! I'm telling you, sir, if we could just get that one upgrade to the ship..."
"I said, NO Gunner," Smitty firmly stated. "And I mean it. We have enough offensive and defensive weapons on board. I'm not putting our funds into an oversized Close-in weapon system."
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"Well, I was initially raised to be proper," Soara replied, somewhat somberly. "And I tried to make a good example for my brother as well. But I'm glad you see me as a good role model."
"Bah!" RaZarr snorted. "She's only "proper" when she wants to be!" Soara just rolled her eyes to the comment.
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Post by gatt on Aug 5, 2007 14:50:31 GMT -5
"What upgrade would that be?" Warly asked with great intrest "because our ship is still loaded with Cyclonian blackmarket weapons and upgrades. I think we might be able to make a deal, realy, we need the money."
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"I could shut your mouth faster then you can say mph" Splotchy mumbled slightly annoyed "How would you be able to do that?" Shela asked curious, not realizing that what Splotchy said wasn't supposed to be heard.
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Post by Thunderbirds on Aug 5, 2007 14:57:56 GMT -5
((OOC: Here's a general description of what they are talking about. Close-in Weapon System We have them onboard my command. Dunno if such a thing would really exsist on Atmos, but I'm sure only a select few Terras would be able to provide such an advanced setup. ^_^)) "Gunner wants to install a Close-In Weapons System," Smitty replied. "But I've already said no to the request. We don't need anymore guns on this carrier." "What are you talking about, Sir?" Gunner moped. "You can never have enough guns!" "Like I said before," Cain looked at Warly. "He's a maniac for arsenal." --------------------------------- "Oh, don't mind old RaZarr," Soara smiled and waved him off. "He's just rough around the edges. You get used to it. So, is there anything I can do for you onboard the Argo?"
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Post by gatt on Aug 5, 2007 15:06:03 GMT -5
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Post by Thunderbirds on Aug 5, 2007 15:33:20 GMT -5
"Aww, you're no fun," Gunner huffed.
"We just don't have the space, or the money," Smitty replied. "Besides, this ship is top of the line. From Bow to Stern, the Argo is a force to be reckoned with. She's one of the older squadron Carriers, but she'll give any of the new ones a good run for their money."
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"Eh?" Soara paused, a bit befuddled. "You...want to paint me?"
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Post by gatt on Aug 5, 2007 16:35:38 GMT -5
Warly sighed as he said "well, I better be going, I bet my crew is starting to get worried."
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"Well absolutly, your face can kill a man if he is not cairfull," Splotchy said pulling out a paintbrush "that and I already painted the entire crew about three times each."
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Post by Thunderbirds on Aug 6, 2007 21:28:58 GMT -5
"As a commander, you do what you gotta do," Smitty smiled and put his hand on Warly's shoulder. "It was apleasure having you aboard the Argo, and I'm sure Cain appreciated your visit as well."
"Yeah," Cain replied. "It was good to see a familiar face again, even if it was yours, old man."
"Heh, I think that's the nicest thing I've ever heard him say," Gunner joked. "I think I'll mark this occasion!"
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"Eh? My face?" Soara wasn't sure how to react to the comment.
"HAW!" RaZarr bellowed. "That girl could kill a man with a single glare! The few who have approached her have left with a few extra battle scars to carry on their miserable hides!"
"Oooh..." Soara fumed. "They were all JERKS! And they deserved what they got! Honestly...I can't even be taken seriously, even as a Sky Knight. Males can be so ignorant..."
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Post by gatt on Aug 7, 2007 21:15:33 GMT -5
Warly gave Cain a pat on the back and said "you realy somthing kid, I know you said 'when somthing better comes' but having a family like this, I don't think you will ever find somthing better." Warly then walked off to find Shela, waving good bye to his fellow comrads.
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"Unlike them, I would never take a woman for granted" Splotchy said with a voice as smooth as silk. "But what about that time you tricked me into Warly's Rocket Dove and sent me for a joy ride?" Shela said Splotchy chuckled as he said "look, that was somthing completly diffrent alright, becides, no one got hurt. Also I got three weeks dish duty so don't start complaining."
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Post by Thunderbirds on Aug 7, 2007 21:26:10 GMT -5
Cain gave Warly a nod and waved as his old friend left. Warly's words made his heart sink slightly. "Something better..." Cain lowly muttered to himself. "Only after I've taken back what I've already lost..."
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"Oh, really?" Soara smiled to his flattery. "Well you seem like a nice guy. I'm sure you'd never do anything too absurd intentionally..."
"You should not toy with one so young!" RaZarr hissed.
"Aww, is grandpa Raptor getting defensive of his new friend?" Soara teased. "I thought it was against the "Raptor Way" to adopt wayward young, tough guy."
"Grrr!" RaZarr growled. "I have not adopted! The child was placed as my responsibility while onboard!"
"But she's with her crewmate now," Soara stated with a wicked smile.
"BAH!" RaZarr returned to his work. "I've had enough hatchlings to know what is proper!"
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Post by gatt on Aug 7, 2007 21:33:19 GMT -5
"And yet I bet you are wondering how each and every one of them is doing" Splotchy said looming around the old raptor "are they alright, have they been forced to join Repton, will you ever get to see the face of your beloved sons or daughters agen.... Oh blast." Splotchy then stepped back. "I am sorry, old habits die hard" he apologised "I used to work part time in phycological torture."
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Post by Thunderbirds on Aug 7, 2007 21:45:10 GMT -5
"RAWR!" RaZarr roared and tossed the switchblade aside. "I should skin your tattered hide where you stand, outsider!"
"Hang on, RaZarr!" Soara stood in the path of the enraged Raptor. "I'm warning you! Don't go and do something you will regret!"
"Regret?!" RaZarr scoffed. "The ONLY thing I regret, is not yet tearing that scrawny meat bag limb from limb! He thinks he can mock me, and taunt me with his mind tricks?! I'll pound his bones into powder!!!"
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Post by gatt on Aug 7, 2007 21:55:02 GMT -5
When RaZarr roared at Splotchy, Shela jerked in front of Splotchy with her arms crossed in front of her head shaking in fear. Splotchy moved her next to him while he said "sorry, I didn't ment it as a mock, I only jest. Like I said before, old habits die hard. Becides, I can tell you right now that none of your children or grand children by how I see it joined Repton."
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Post by Thunderbirds on Aug 7, 2007 22:03:59 GMT -5
Without another word, Soara pulled out a rolled up Magazine and whopped RaZarr across the snout with a powerful *WHAP!* RaZarr reeled back frustrated.
"KNOCK IT OFF RAZARR!" Soara bellowed. "Don't make me fight you for real!"
"Blast you, Sky Knight!" RaZarr snapped. "You KNOW how much I HATE that!!!"
"Cool your head, and go sun your hide," Soara glared at the Raptor as she tossed the magazine aside. "Save the raging rampage for when we return to the western front. Look, you've gone and frightened our small guest, the one you were supposed to be looking after." Soara gestured to Shela as she huddled by Splotchy.
"Hmmph," RaZarr let out a low snort and, without any further rebuttle, turned back to work on the Switchblade.
"I guess that's just his way of apologizing," Soara looked back at Splotcht and Shela. "That Raptor pride of his..."
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Post by gatt on Aug 7, 2007 22:16:12 GMT -5
Splotchy was seen trying to contain his laughter as he said "I can't beleved you just did that, whacked him on the nose like a naughty little puppy." Splotchy laughed for twenty more seconds before catching his breath and wheezed "sorry, I just find that very amusing, I am sorry that I angered the old lad, but it's hard for me not to explore there mind." Splotchy then picked up Shela, with a little trouble, in his arm and said "I have a good eye and mind, I might not be able to know a person's darkest secrets just by sharing small talk with them, but I can say that I have met his son. They look remarcably simalar."
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Post by Thunderbirds on Aug 7, 2007 22:28:51 GMT -5
"Well, the guys all know," Soara smiled awkwardly. "With any conflict with me, its either the magazine, or the blade. Either way, I think they'd rather put up with the sting of the paper, versus fighting me for real."
"Sting?!" RaZarr hissed as he worked. "With the way you wield that parchment, I'd have thought you had just clubbed me!"
"Its not like I used that much force..." Soara sighed. "So you've met one of RaZarr's sons?"
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Post by gatt on Aug 7, 2007 22:35:02 GMT -5
"I think so" Splotchy said "it's intresting, as an artist I have to pay close attention to detail, most specificly sceanery and a person's face." Splotchy then started drawing on the ground with his pen and drew what looked like a family tree. "You see, I can pinpoint specific features in a person and a relative. I knew it was his son because of a few of his facial features and the scail color." "Unfortunatly, even through my entire life I couldn't find anyone that would possibly relate to Shela here." Splotchy said as he tickled Shela "but thankfully, she's in our family now."
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Post by Thunderbirds on Aug 7, 2007 22:42:05 GMT -5
"Well, what matters most is the family you have," Soara smiled and pat Shela on the head. "Whether they are with you or not, always cherish the people who care about you." Despite her strong and kind words, Soara seemed to get a slight look of sadness in her eyes.
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Post by gatt on Aug 8, 2007 22:11:55 GMT -5
Splotchy patted Soara on the back saying "don't worry, your eyes say everything, well, almost." "Splotchy, what are you doing here" Warly asked as he walked in "I thought I left you at the Clipper?" "Don't worry, I flew down here with Pyro" Splotchy said "we were worried so I tried and find you."
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Post by Thunderbirds on Aug 8, 2007 22:20:43 GMT -5
"Oh, I see you're finished with your tour?" Soara stood up and looked at Warly. "I hope you enjoyed your time aboard the Argo, and found time to catch up with Cain."
"So the outsiders are leaving, at last?" RaZarr snorted. "Better be quick with the tattered one, before he tempts my rage again!"
"I thought you were over that, RaZarr," Soara glowered at the old raptor. "Its pointless for you to harbor such a foul grudge after just one little incident like that."
"It is unwise to insult a Raptor under any circumstance," RaZarr sneered. "If I had my way, that scrawny meat bag would be nothing but scraps in my teeth."
"Good thing then," Smitty replied as he to entered the scene. "That things here are run MY way, otherwise this place would undoubtably fall into utter chaos and the Squadron would fall appart. Though I would have to say, first impressions do set the standard for many people on Atmos. Best remember to start out on someone's good side when you first meet."
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Post by gatt on Aug 9, 2007 15:27:48 GMT -5
"Becides" Splotchy said "how do you know you can beat me?" Warly tried to hold him back, knowing that Splotchy although polite and as code like is not above using tricks. "Splotchy, I don't want a fight here, we already have a bad reputation as it is being Cyclonian."
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Post by Thunderbirds on Aug 9, 2007 15:43:41 GMT -5
"That does make it tough to get by," Cain stated as he walked in. "Its not like we chose our place of birth."
"Its not often you'll see a cyclonian or even a raptor as a regular part of a Sky Knight Squadron," Soara nodded. "But we've managed to find a common ground here, and work together as a team."
"Indeed, regardless of your origins," Smitty replied. "Here on the Argo, we welcome our skyward brothers and sisters. We band together against a common foe. Even Cyclonia cannot stand alone against threats that may soon impact all lives on Atmos."
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Post by gatt on Aug 9, 2007 15:48:15 GMT -5
"Well, at least we know we are welcome here, well, at least by most of you" Warly said glancing at RaZarr "I hope you come by our ship some time, we haven't had company before so it would be new to us."
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Post by Thunderbirds on Aug 9, 2007 15:57:43 GMT -5
"Perhaps sometime we will visit your ship," Smitty smiled and shook Warly's hand. "At this time, we still have too many pre-underway checks to go over before our departure to the Western Skies. But for now, we will wish you and your crew a safe journey."
"Oh, that's right!" Soara recalled. "Diaz is till out there somewhere. I wonder what he's up to..."
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Post by gatt on Aug 9, 2007 22:03:29 GMT -5
"I don't know, I bet at this time he has met up with Pyro" Splotchy said leaning on his pen "he makes friends realy quickly." Splotchy then pulled the Phoenix Crystal out of Warly's pocket and said "next time, you should at LEAST ask." Warly shrugged as he replied "you deactivated it when you got it, it will certanly not cause much harm." "Oh yah" Splotchy said a tad anoyed "you know how easy it is to activate one of these?"
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Post by Thunderbirds on Aug 9, 2007 22:13:13 GMT -5
"Well, lets not tempt fate," Soara grinned awkwardly. "Not many survive a phoenix crystal's activation. I wonder though if there is some method to use the crystal without the great bird turning you into charcoal..."
"Many have tried," Ibis suddenly creeped out. "All have perished in doing so. The power of the crystal may be contained and controlable by the wielder, but the bird itself cannot be tamed, nor will it allow the power to be used by any."
"Its still curious," Soara stated. "Why would the crystals exsist if no one is able to use them? There must be a way..."
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