Special Branch: Loose Ends

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SAFEAT2ND

Thursday, September 11, 2008 7:20 PM

This space is reserved for Needy's most excellent recaps.

I'd repost the links to previous threads but apparently they no longer work...

1.Special Branch: Unbound

2.Special Branch: The Chasing Of Wild Geese

3. Special Branch and the HUGE Hospital Bills

4. Special Branch: The Living Dead

5. Special Branch: Motherhood For Heroes

6. Special Branch: Secrets & Lies

Here's one that does, a link to the previous thread.
7. Special Branch: Santos http://www.fireflyfans.net/mthread.asp?b=11&t=29910

I do have the majority of the story saved on my computer but may be missing the most recent threads and most importantly the character recaps.

A brief recap:
Our crew finally arrives on Santos and much information is revealed.

Kurren is getting closer while our unaware crew lick their wounds a try to figure out their next move.

The Untouchables and the Einstein Project hover ominously in the wings while Seryn's Haven beckons.

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"Got a headful of lightning
And a heart full of rain
And I know that I said
I'd never do it again
Oh and I love you sweet baby but I always take the long way home."

SAFEAT2ND

Thursday, September 11, 2008 7:21 PM

The Dwarf’s common area provided ample room for the assembled, comfortable, as it used to be a presidential travel vessel, but not overly plush. Cozy and casual it had been referred to by the various press representatives on its maiden voyage.

But despite the worn leather, wood and brass accoutrements, the room had a decidedly chilly air to it.

Unintentionally or sub-consciously the assembled people had grouped according to which ship they crewed and there seemed to be an invisible wall between them.

Safe leaned, arms crossed, one hip against the mahogany desk at one end of the room, seemingly oblivious to the rest, as he weighed the impact of what the ‘Weapon’ had just told them.

He looked up; everyone else seemed to be doing the same as he, weighing the information.He tried to evaluate what each person’s response would be, before he finally spoke, breaking the silence.

“You certainly have your hands full. That’s a large undertaking and not without its dangers even if you succeed.”

The crew of the Dwarf waited for the other shoe to drop, the proverbial ‘but’.

“Understand that I speak solely for myself and everyone is free to do as they will, BUT, I have to decline joining in on your coup.”

“Just as I suspected…” Liam started but Maxine’s hand on his arm interrupted his rebuttal.

“Let me finish. I did my time fighting for the ‘cause’. I’m not looking to get embroiled in more political subterfuge. To tell the truth, I need to lay low for a while, stay out of the spotlight. It’s not that I don’t agree with you or think it’s not a just cause… I just…can’t.”

Liam jerked his arm out of Maxine’s grip and glared across the room at Safe.

“That’s fine by me!” He spat. “We don’t need the kind of help you would bring anyway. Bunch of low life…”

“Watch your lip…” Safe started, standing abruptly upright, fists clenched at his side, when Maxine interrupted.

“Listen, Liam. Don’t be stupid. We need these people. We NEED their obvious expertise in this kind of maneuver.” She pleaded with him.

Safe took a deep breath and held his hands up. “I said I speak for myself, the others are grown and very capable adults, they can decide for themselves. Don’t do anything stupid like letting your mouth ruin any chances of their help.”

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"Got a headful of lightning
And a heart full of rain
And I know that I said
I'd never do it again
Oh and I love you sweet baby but I always take the long way home."

SAFEAT2ND

Saturday, September 13, 2008 7:23 PM

Bump

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"Got a headful of lightning
And a heart full of rain
And I know that I said
I'd never do it again
Oh and I love you sweet baby but I always take the long way home."

SERYN

Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:27 PM

Seryn watched the atmosphere in the room threaten to tip into actual violence and felt strangely unmoved. She wasn't sure where this strange desire to not butt in was coming from, but if it lasted much longer she would have to start worrying about herself.

Safe, leaning on the desk as though it literally was the only thing keeping him off the floor looked exhausted. Every face in the room showed signs of fatigue. He was right - a break was needed. They needed to step back calm down and think it through.

Good god - When had she aquired a voice of reason?

But she may have had the answer, she knew a place, a possible safe house. They could plan their next move instead of wading in and damn the consequences.

She could mention it now. But she looked at all of them, one second away from leaping for each others throats, and she kept quiet. She wanted to see what happened.

She grinned and smothed down her soft shirt where Fin's tiny grip had rumpled it.

That was more like the old her.

WASHSYOUNGERSEXIERBR

Monday, September 22, 2008 2:25 PM

WASHSYOUNGERSEXIERBR

Monday, September 22, 2008 4:40 PM

#Wisp stood In the corner with HIS crew. It was strange how such a rag tag crew had formed over the past few years, and how much comradeship was now present. And now here were people who had been just like them all that time ago. But at the same time these people were nothing like them.

These people could clearly see how they came to be in this position, This was the life they had chosen. He had just been dragged along on a whirlwind of chance just like Seryn, Safe, Needy and everyone else. As much as he may have wanted to stand up and fight the good fight The bad luck that had been following them would bring nothing but hurt onto the resistance. The intergalactic hiccup that had started all of this still wasnt resolved, Crimson squad were probably still after them, He had enemies across the verse. And now The alliance would be after them in full force with the resistance. If the people after them finally joined forces they wouldnt stand a chance.

Wisp didnt know that 2 agents of Project:EINSTEIN were hovering just outside the ship which wouldnt have improved his mood

"I cant help you" Wisp finally said into the room. "As much as I admire your cause im just too much of a wanted man. If I tag along then somebody whos after me will. I need to stay on the run one step ahead. Im sorry"

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SAFEAT2ND

Monday, September 22, 2008 6:14 PM

OOC: Good to see you again WYSB!! and thanks for digging up those links!
I'm off to my second writing course, through the local college, this evening, Advanced Writing this time. So we'll see what transpires...
I'm glad to see this story get back on it's feet. The thing I like most about it is the ability of the writers to capture the voices of others characters so perfectly. Nice posts all!!

_______________________________________________________________
"Got a headful of lightning
And a heart full of rain
And I know that I said
I'd never do it again
Oh and I love you sweet baby but I always take the long way home."

SAFEAT2ND

Friday, September 26, 2008 3:30 PM

Liam glared around the room. “Well… I can’t say as I’m surprised. Ever since you people showed up to ‘help’, although I don’t as much see it as help more as interference, things have gone from bad to worse.”

“Liam…” Maxine started.

“No, let me finish. What I can say is thank-you for getting us planet-side and that’s the only thanks you’ll get from me. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to find someone that CAN help us.”

Liam stormed out of the room and out of the Dwarf heading towards town.

Maxine’s shoulders slumped in defeat as she watched him go. “He’s really not a bad man… it’s just that… well this has taken a lot out of him.”

“Isn’t there anything you can do?” She pleaded; her gaze moving to each of the people assembled finally settling back on Safe.

“Well, there is something…” Jack started looking first at Safe before addressing Maxine directly.

“You have to understand, I can’t involve the resistance in this directly BUT…. We can monitor the situation, keep an eye on things, watch your back and offer guidance where we can. It’s not much, I know…” Jack shrugged in appology while Flechette, Amy and Versa nodded in agreement.

Maxine’s face lit up in relief. “Thank-you. I couldn’t ask for more.”

OOC: Sorry it's not much, but I think it leads in to a bit Needy wanted.

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"Got a headful of lightning
And a heart full of rain
And I know that I said
I'd never do it again
Oh and I love you sweet baby but I always take the long way home."

SOULOFSERENITY

Monday, September 29, 2008 7:42 PM

Soul sat alone, in silence. While phasing through the walls of the ship, he had found a small opening in an air duct big enough to support one person sitting. The darkness was deep, broken only by the faintest of lights filtering in through the air vents. A million thoughts ran through his head, none of them pleasant. After all this time, after running for so long, fate had brought him directly back into the sights of The Expendables.

He was tired. Maybe not physically, but mentally he was drained. Too many people had been put in danger because of him. Too many people were dead as a result. Now it seemed that he finally had something almost worthy of calling a family, but once again the constant danger that surrounded his life reared its ugly head.

So he made a decision. It was a difficult one, but one that had to be made. He dropped through the wall and made his way to Safe's side and placed a hand on his friend's shoulder.

"I'm with you. Whatever call you make, I'm with you. I'm tired of running away from people that I care about."

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Soul, Security Chief of the Sereni-Tree, Captain of Destiny.

Mantichorus: "So is there a reason they call you 'Soul'?"
Soul (after a long pause): "Yeah. Because I have one."

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http://havenofsouls.blogspot.com/

NEEDY

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 8:12 PM

OOC: Hey. Loving the posts!!! Glad everyone's back in play

The argument that had sparked off hadn’t surprised Colm in the slightest. He’d remained a quiet observer for long enough to gauge what each of the crew were like, and he’d expected this. He couldn’t blame them, not really, he’d only wished they hadn’t reacted as he’d predicted. He wished they had surprised him and offered their help. But the truth was he’d seen enough to know that even the bravest of people would be foolish to assist them on their suicide mission. He didn’t want to admit it, but that’s what it was. That’s all it had ever been. An impossible task. The only chance the crew had was to make their journey seem as innocent as possible – a quiet getaway for members of the Torne household.

But now their plans had been exposed and things would be more difficult than ever. Maxine was right, any help this crew could offer was more than enough, they couldn’t ask for anything more. But Liam, he’d been through so much. He could see that. For years Colm had been his closest friend and confidant, but the past weeks had taken their toll. Now Liam was acting out of character - neglecting the needs of his family and shunning those that simply felt it was too dangerous to become involved.

Colm quietly slipped out of the meeting room and went in pursuit of his friend.

***

Outside clouds were gathering and dust was blowing in the cold air.
“Li” the man called out, running to catch up.
“You sure better be coming with, otherwise I don’t wanna hear it” Liam called back without stopping.
“What are you doing?” Colm said, grabbing his arm as he approached him
“I told you already, I’m finding someone that will help us” he hissed
“I heard what you said in there, I was just hoping you were joking” Colm replied
“Joking?” Liam stopped in his tracks and stared at his friend “You think this is a joke”
“Yeah, I think you’re kidding yourself if you think you’re going to find anyone in town that’s gonna help you out of the goodness of their own heart”
“Who do you think I am? These people aren’t stupid, they’ll recognise me, they’ll know I’m good for it.”
“Would you listen to yourself?!” Colm pleaded. “You’re not thinking straight. Yeah they’ll recognise you, they’ll kidnap you and hold you for ransom. They certainly ain’t gonna help. They’ll get more of a reward if they hand you in to Ciaran’s hordes”
“Don’t you mention her name!!” Liam snapped.

“Look Li, I’m sorry, but it happened. Now’s not the time for a personal vendetta. You’re family needs you”
“What family?” he replied through clenched teeth, holding back his emotions and the tears that would surely follow
“What family?! Listen to yourself. You’ve got Julie in there scared as anything, not to mention Linda. They need you now more than ever.”
“I can’t…” he croaks, struggling to control himself. “I need to find someone that can help us”
“No. You need to be with your family and start to make preparations to finish the job. It’s what we came out here for. That hasn’t changed”
Liam shook his head and tried to come to term with his emotions
“Look I’ll check out the town. People won’t know me. I’ll snoop my head around, see if anything that might help us turns up. But you need to be ready to leave at a moments notice. With your family. They can’t lose you too” Colm said, his hand on his friends shoulder.

Liam can only bite his tongue and nod. He’s right. He always is. He’d always been there for him when he needed him. And now it seemed he needed him to be elsewhere. To do the job he wished he could do. He didn’t want to head back to the ship. He didn’t want to face that crew reminding him that the mission he is on is actually his own and his alone. Nor did he want to face the rest of his family, knowing that just by looking at them would remind him of what Ciaran had done.
He didn’t want to face it. But he had to. He had to be that man
Now he knew the pressure Fifteen faced. The mission rested on both of their shoulders.

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