WASH Part 3 - VFF
POSTED BY: CaptainZero
UPDATED: Thursday, January 22, 2009 02:35
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Well Lloyd, for the safety of everyone, we can't let you go, would you like me to fetch you a coffee or something?
Lloyd: No, I'm fine...
So if the 76th was black operations, that'd explain why it's not listed in any official registries. And why they acted like they had orders.
Lloyd: Yeah, and I thought you were in command of them.
Well, thankfully I wasn't. My CO was supposed to keep the 76th under control, though he obviously failed at it. I was the medic and 2nd in command of the 21st Riflemen, our CO was one Major Abrew, he was in charge of all operations and forces on Boros.
Lloyd: Well at least your home wasn't burned to the ground, your family slaughtered...
Actually, my home was burned to the ground and my parents, my only family, were slaughtered, and both by the Alliance I suspect.
Lloyd: They must have really disliked you for that Parliament member's death.
Yeah, I take it they did. Sure you don't want a coffee or something?
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Won't be a problem, cap'n. *leaves room and goes to the cafeteria, where he finds Dr.Chen, Upper, Tillie, and Tater* Dr. Chen, I need your permission to run hospital security for a while.
Dr.Chen:I'm not so sure about that...
Spinebite:Dr., there are some powerful people who might be interested in harming Upper. Not to sound melodramatic, but only I can sufficiently protect them.
Dr.Chen:In that case...
Spinebite:Thank you, Doctor. *points at Tillie and Upper* You two, we've got shooting practice later. I'd appreciate it if you could tell the good doctor. Tater, you're welcome to join us. *leaves cafeteria and goes down to the hospital security center and explains whats happening to them* Alright, I want two guards on every entrance and two outside her door. *points to two guards* you two are to serve as escorts. You are to stay with her at all times. *leaves and goes to where Jagger's people are staying, enters one of the rooms*
Person:Here to finish the job?
Spine:I only wish. We have shooting practice later.
Person:What, am I going to be the target again?
Spine:Not this time. We need more muscle, and I'll be training you. Go tell the rest of your men. *leaves to go get something to eat*
"Pain is scary."
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*arrives in the doorway right as Spinebite tells them to find him and enters the room after Spine leaves* Target practice, eh? Wont that be a joy. If I can still shoot as well as I could before I was assigned to the Hellana, then it wont be any problem.. Five years can make someone more then a little rusty.
Tillie: Did you get to use a gun while you were assigned there?
Alliance had strict procedures ragarding lethal firearms on their vessels, I had to pass a proficiency test, really difficult, but then I got to carry a handgun, a 9mm Alliance Standard. Only fired it twice during those five years, but I'm sure I'll still be just as good... Do... ANY of you have firearms experience? Besides Upper.
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Sorry for interuppting but i think you need to know.
Captainwalker, as ya may or may not know, was my cousin.
yesterday, people say he got in front of a bullet aimed at someone else on the street.
if he survives, the chances he will be braindead are vey high.
sorry for setting this down on you, but he is not coming back.
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Tillie: My daddy taught me to shoot, an' I had a pretty fair aim with a diOx pistol—you know, with the little torpedoes of CO2 in the grip? But I never shot using regular ammo. I'm a little afraid of the recoil, seein' as how I busted up my wrists a while back. Nervous the kick might bust 'em up all over again.
*BRG raises his eyebrows, and Tatertot and Upperson swap astonished looks.*
Tillie: *seeing the looks* What?
Tatertot: You shot guns?!
BRG: What did you use those diOx pistols for?
Tillie: Oh, just target shooting. It was great fun. Bàba rigged up a bunch of targets in the yard, and didn't we make a racket! We had cans and bottles and pieces of scrap metal hanging from strings, and the targets where if you hit it bang in the middle it dings a bell, and I got so I'd ding the bell every time. Got old Huang plenty mad, said it scared the eggs out of the chickens.
BRG: So how did you hurt your wrists?
Tillie: Had a job once running a piece of equipment, used the same motions and the same muscles all the time, till it got so I had to wear braces up to here *gesturing*.
BRG: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Tillie: Median and radial nerves both. Not as bad as my friend Deena, couldn't hold a pint of ale more'n a few seconds before her grasp would give out. Anyhow, the target shooting was way before I had the job that wrecked my wrists, an' I worry about the kick. Screw up my wrists again, won't be any good to the Wash.
BRG: I'm sure Ian can find you a light enough weapon and small-caliber ammunition so the recoil won't be excessive.
Tillie: Hope you're right, or I ain't riskin' it. The Wash comes first.
"Need a weave on that?" - Simon, in The Train Job
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BRG: This is the perfect time to find out, Tillie, since we are in a fully operational medical facility. I'm sure Dr. Chen would let us use their diagnostic equipment, and I can have a look at it.
*BRG turns to Dr Chen, who had been listening to the exchange*
Dr Chen: Of course, be my guest. Just check with the nurse when the hospital schedule allows for an examination. There should be room some time today.
*BRG is on his way to leave the room to check with the nurse in charge*
Tillie: Dr, don't you want to get somethin' t'eat first? It'll keep!
*BRG stops and turns around*
BRG: I'll just check with the nurse and then I'll be right back. This smells much better than any hospital food I've ever come across!
*Upper nudges tater and they laugh together*
Tillie *looking at tater and upper*: What?
Upper: Nothting, nothing. *proceeds to munch some roast beef*
*Spine comes in and grabs a slice of roast beef off upper's plate*
Uppper: Hey!! There's more than enough for all of us!
*Spine just grins and with his mouth full starts to fill up a plate with everyting*
Spine: Gorrammit I'm so hungry I could eat an ox
Upper: The amount of meat on your plate is roughly the equivalant of at least three quarters of an ox.
Tillie: Play nice, kids
*BRG comes back and starts getting something to eat as well*
BRG: There's an opening in about half an hour, so then we'll know for certain.
Tillie: Thanks doc.
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captain walker died yesterday. sorry to have tell you else.
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*stares at a piece of roast beef* I remember one time the 49th got some of this, it was right before The Battle of Serenity Valley... If I'd have been with the 21st during that battle, they all got killed. That was my first assignment with the 49th, and I got all the gore I could...
Upper: Doc? Bloody war stories can wait until after we eat, right?
Or they can simply not be told. Sorry.
Tatertot: It's alright. Work we're in, we'll probably end up seeing some gore anyway, we've already seen a lot...
Spinebite: Aint seen nothin' yet. Plenty more waitin', hope we get to it faster. And doc, is there anything you talk about besides medical jumbo and stories of your Alliance time?
Well, most of my life was spent in the "service", it was the only job I had, then they took it away.
Upper: Why would they fire you? You seem like you were a great soldier or something.
Long and complicated circumstances, maybe you'll get an answer later. *takes a bite of the roast beef*
Spinebite: Doc's also got this thing 'bout not trustin' people 'parently. And having his mysteries.
I have a story for that to.
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Upper: I'd like to hear this story *looks expectantly at BRG#
BRG: Maybe some other time
Upper:Ah, c'mon doc, you just like to tease me...all of us! *grins at BRG*
*BRG looks away, with a serious expression on his face*
Tillie: Don't let 'er bother you none, doc! She's just teasin'
Upper: She's right you know, don't mind me, I have a genetic disposition for being annoying. I'm sorry. *starts to eat with furious concentration*
*Everyone is a little quiet while they finish their meal. And as soon as Tillie and the doctor are done, they leave for the diagnostic ward. The captain is spending time with her sister, and that leaves spine, upper and tater to their own devices.
After munching a huge helping of chocolate mousse, upper sits back with a sigh*
Upper: Now that was what I call refreshing, I feel like a new person. A person that is too lazy to go to my room, where my bed is. But longing for my bed none the less.
Spine *sounding very lazy* Yr bed's gonna have to wait, we have training to do.
Upper *groans*: You are a sadist! Why now? Shan't we wait to hear if Tillie can join in?
Besides, I'm a sick person *tries hard to look pathetic*
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*Zero walks to the dining area with a piece of paper in her hand. She catches up with Tillie and BRG in the hallway.*
Please come back in with me for a minute. It won't take long.
*BRG and Tillie retake their seats. Zero stands at the head of the table.*
Got some news for you. A couple of items came over the Cortex about Captain Walker.
*Tillie hangs her head down and closes her eyes.*
BRG: Did he say why he abandoned the Wash?
No, and if we want to know why he left us we'll have to find out ourselves. *Zero stands up even straighter than usual.* I regret to inform you all that Captain Walker is dead.
*Everyone looks up at Zero with surprise, and Tatertot and Tillie put their arms around each other.*
Tatertot: What happened to him?
There isn't much information in these waves. I understand, I want answers too.
There will be a service for him on Persephone in a week's time; apparently that's how long it will take to transport his body there from wherever he was found.
Spinebite: Persephone? I thought he was from a Core planet.
BRG: Osiris, wasn't it?
Yes, that's another mystery. Where he was really from, who were his family, and who is holding the service for him on Persephone. I intend to find out. I'm off to talk to Doctor Chen and ask about our timetable here, then check the charts and see where our orbit lies with Persephone's. Could be a day's journey in a shuttle or a week's on the Wash, so I may need to leave immediately.
Tillie: C'n I come along, pay my respects?
Any who wish to attend are welcome. Except-- Lin, forgive me for saying, but in your case I have to ask Dr. Chen. If he needs you here I'll ask you to stay behind.
Upperson: Of course, I understand.
Chen: Did I hear my name?
Yes, Doctor. There's a funeral on Persephone we want to attend one week from now. I was about to find you to ask about our timetable here, and especially if you need Upperson or if we can bring her with us.
Chen: It will take several more days to synthesize the treatment serum. I don't need any of you for that, only my team in the lab. After I draw blood from Lin today she won't be able to donate again for at least another three days, so the timing is convenient for both your needs and mine. However, if I had my wish I'd keep her here safe with me rather than gallivanting off to Persephone.
I don't blame you.
Well crew, that is all for now. I'll chart a course and let you know how soon we need to leave.
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