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[ Honey is a loose cannon. One that he doesn't know what direction she'll head in next. The hierarchy of the CDC is somewhat murky. After instructor, it's probably heading for Captaincy. Going up against Gliese after taking Dagger down doesn't seem like an intelligent maneuver. Not when he knows how close they'd been.
When he knows that Gliese can take out an entire planet on her own. Dagger hadn't had that rank. ]
I'm not sure. Something's happening in the background that we're not seeing.
[ He has suspicions, but nothing grounded. ]
She certainly hasn't done much to endear herself to the crew. I've no doubts she'd pull the trigger if it came to it.
[ Though hasn't she already? To Dagger, and he's sure, so certain, that she did in the other recruits. That she murdered April to get her way. The thought sticks. For a moment he clenches his jaw, expression darkening. Anger sits in the back of his throat, threatening.
He won't give it a voice here, but will he really need to? ]
When he knows that Gliese can take out an entire planet on her own. Dagger hadn't had that rank. ]
I'm not sure. Something's happening in the background that we're not seeing.
[ He has suspicions, but nothing grounded. ]
She certainly hasn't done much to endear herself to the crew. I've no doubts she'd pull the trigger if it came to it.
[ Though hasn't she already? To Dagger, and he's sure, so certain, that she did in the other recruits. That she murdered April to get her way. The thought sticks. For a moment he clenches his jaw, expression darkening. Anger sits in the back of his throat, threatening.
He won't give it a voice here, but will he really need to? ]
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
Just because an animal is caged doesn't mean it won't bite.
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
That has less to do with the long run.
Just because an animal is caged doesn't mean it won't bite.
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
That has less to do with the long run.
[ Shortly after the Captain's announcement, the next time November steps into the hallway someone accidentally bumps into him. There will be no apology. Trying to catch up with the figure will be useless, as a hood covers their face and they're gone before he can blink.
Instead, he will find something has been slipped into his hand. A small piece of paper, along with a badge depicting Orion's Belt that clips onto his cuff. All the note says is "Wear it." ]
Instead, he will find something has been slipped into his hand. A small piece of paper, along with a badge depicting Orion's Belt that clips onto his cuff. All the note says is "Wear it." ]
[ It's no surprise to bump into anyone on the ship, especially not with the size of the crew. The lack of apology is a bit puzzling, as is the rapidly disappearing figure.
Those details recede as he palms the note in his hand. His pace is more solid as he goes back to his room, appearing nonchalant when ducking into the restroom. The note is simple, instructions (or perhaps there was some form of permission being asked) clear. Reaching into his pocket, he pulls out the well-worn lighter, watching as the paper burns away, ashes washed down the sink.
The badge is turned over in his fingers, contemplating how he wants to proceed. It could be a trap. Something to root out those who feel less than favourable about the recent happenings. Another option is it could be a signifier. Easier to find someone on your side when you knew where to look. Staring at his reflection in the mirror, he reminds himself that his partner's dead and that back on Earth, he has nothing to lose.
Without another thought, he clips the badge on, straightens his sleeve cuff, and goes about what he needs to do.
They had a ship to evacuate in less than thirty minutes. No time to waste. ]
Those details recede as he palms the note in his hand. His pace is more solid as he goes back to his room, appearing nonchalant when ducking into the restroom. The note is simple, instructions (or perhaps there was some form of permission being asked) clear. Reaching into his pocket, he pulls out the well-worn lighter, watching as the paper burns away, ashes washed down the sink.
The badge is turned over in his fingers, contemplating how he wants to proceed. It could be a trap. Something to root out those who feel less than favourable about the recent happenings. Another option is it could be a signifier. Easier to find someone on your side when you knew where to look. Staring at his reflection in the mirror, he reminds himself that his partner's dead and that back on Earth, he has nothing to lose.
Without another thought, he clips the badge on, straightens his sleeve cuff, and goes about what he needs to do.
They had a ship to evacuate in less than thirty minutes. No time to waste. ]
FROM: khezek.jasper@cdc.org
I will keep that in mind
But I'm still going to see him.
FROM: khezek.jasper@cdc.org
And try to melt his face off
Maybe just not right away.
I will keep that in mind
But I'm still going to see him.
FROM: khezek.jasper@cdc.org
And try to melt his face off
Maybe just not right away.
FROM: kaburagi.kotetsu@cdc.org
and why youre on red team im guessing
[ Nothing is certain, but they are both used to dealing with more questions than answers. The right questions, often enough, can be enough to help one make a choice. That's what really matters in the end. Questions such as who killed April? Who possibly could?
Only three names come to mind: Havoc, Hei or Honey. But the first seems to have lost her taste for vengeance, while the second may seek to prevent revenge but it's unlikely that he would take action without any provocation or without November noticing. That leaves only one name that she leaves unsaid, because she knows her company has come to the same conclusion too.
What piques her interest, however, is the way he tenses, anger palpable in the air between them. But there's no point here in feigning emotions even if he does it so well. Too well. He doesn't even seem like he's pretending. It takes one to know one, as they say.
Amber tips her head to one side, eyes narrowing in suspicion. ]
What's the matter, November?
Only three names come to mind: Havoc, Hei or Honey. But the first seems to have lost her taste for vengeance, while the second may seek to prevent revenge but it's unlikely that he would take action without any provocation or without November noticing. That leaves only one name that she leaves unsaid, because she knows her company has come to the same conclusion too.
What piques her interest, however, is the way he tenses, anger palpable in the air between them. But there's no point here in feigning emotions even if he does it so well. Too well. He doesn't even seem like he's pretending. It takes one to know one, as they say.
Amber tips her head to one side, eyes narrowing in suspicion. ]
What's the matter, November?
[ There's no other choice at this point.
Havoc has been carefully making connections with the people he knows, he's noticed that. Hei came back, but he's different. His attitude has changed drastically.
November doubts he has it in him to murder April now. Not after their conversation.
One other name floats in his mind. Part of why he's holding it back is that it feels like a scapegoat. Someone to simply blame so he has a face to dislike. But that doesn't make any sense. Anger clouds.
Except that's exactly what he is. It's a burning sense he can't shake. Combined with frustration and the lack of being able to do anything about it only makes it worse. ]
I nearly lost her once. She would've never wanted it like this.
Havoc has been carefully making connections with the people he knows, he's noticed that. Hei came back, but he's different. His attitude has changed drastically.
November doubts he has it in him to murder April now. Not after their conversation.
One other name floats in his mind. Part of why he's holding it back is that it feels like a scapegoat. Someone to simply blame so he has a face to dislike. But that doesn't make any sense. Anger clouds.
Except that's exactly what he is. It's a burning sense he can't shake. Combined with frustration and the lack of being able to do anything about it only makes it worse. ]
I nearly lost her once. She would've never wanted it like this.
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
You should see him. Gauge his level. Watch how he utilises his skills.
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
Observe and destroy. It's how you'll beat things greater than you.
You should see him. Gauge his level. Watch how he utilises his skills.
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
Observe and destroy. It's how you'll beat things greater than you.
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
One part of why, yes. I've always been the diplomatic sort.
One part of why, yes. I've always been the diplomatic sort.
FROM: khezek.jasper@cdc.org
Ok I will observe.
FROM: khezek.jasper@cdc.org
I will try.
FROM: khezek.jasper@cdc.org
He might talk he makes me mad when he talks.
Ok I will observe.
FROM: khezek.jasper@cdc.org
I will try.
FROM: khezek.jasper@cdc.org
He might talk he makes me mad when he talks.
FROM: kaburagi.kotetsu@cdc.org
youre diplomatic too???
[ The first thought that comes to her head: how sentimental.
People like them die all the time. Only the strongest or the cleverest survive. There's no point in mulling over a death one wants because no one wants to die. That's the point. There's no such thing as a more meaningful end or a happier death because once you lose, you're out of the game. But it isn't as if Amber doesn't understand the sentiment, only that-- it's a sentiment.
Then again, November has always been a special case. She likes him for that. ]
That time, it was to get to you. [ Does that make it any better? ] This time . . . I wonder.
People like them die all the time. Only the strongest or the cleverest survive. There's no point in mulling over a death one wants because no one wants to die. That's the point. There's no such thing as a more meaningful end or a happier death because once you lose, you're out of the game. But it isn't as if Amber doesn't understand the sentiment, only that-- it's a sentiment.
Then again, November has always been a special case. She likes him for that. ]
That time, it was to get to you. [ Does that make it any better? ] This time . . . I wonder.
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
Don't let him get under your skin. He'll win every single time. Responding with anger won't allow you to think his motives through.
Don't let him get under your skin. He'll win every single time. Responding with anger won't allow you to think his motives through.
FROM: khezek.jasper@cdc.org
But
I dont
FROM: khezek.jasper@cdc.org
Know how to do that.
But
I dont
FROM: khezek.jasper@cdc.org
Know how to do that.
[ He's... listless. but isn't he always? This is exactly the mood he would find Wade in, spar with him until they were both nursing sore bones, and then drink hard to wash the taste of blood out.
Which he's not on red anymore, and maybe that helps makes this a little easier to approach. ]
from: attano.corvo@cdc.org
If you are still offering, I would gladly take that drink off you.
Which he's not on red anymore, and maybe that helps makes this a little easier to approach. ]
from: attano.corvo@cdc.org
If you are still offering, I would gladly take that drink off you.
[ This isn't precisely an expected message, but it's one he's considered before.
Still, he's interested. Curious. ]
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
Offer's still on the table. Will have to find some liquor, though, it wasn't the first thing I thought to grab when vacating the Neheda.
Up for a little adventure?
Still, he's interested. Curious. ]
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
Offer's still on the table. Will have to find some liquor, though, it wasn't the first thing I thought to grab when vacating the Neheda.
Up for a little adventure?
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
Your worst enemy will continue to be yourself in that case.
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
Better start learning how to get that under control, hm?
Your worst enemy will continue to be yourself in that case.
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
Better start learning how to get that under control, hm?
FROM: khezek.jasper@cdc.org
I KNOW
Im trying to.
FROM: khezek.jasper@cdc.org
Mostly in the Black Box but
Its not open right now.
I KNOW
Im trying to.
FROM: khezek.jasper@cdc.org
Mostly in the Black Box but
Its not open right now.
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
I'll help you to keep practicing.
Take it one step at a time.
I'll help you to keep practicing.
Take it one step at a time.
FROM: khezek.jasper@cdc.org
Ok
I will.
FROM: khezek.jasper@cdc.org
Thank you.
[ It's a good give minutes after he's already put his blackglass away that Jasper realizes... didn't he... message November to not practice fighting with him anymore? And now he has tentative plans to practice more?
How did this happen? ]
Ok
I will.
FROM: khezek.jasper@cdc.org
Thank you.
[ It's a good give minutes after he's already put his blackglass away that Jasper realizes... didn't he... message November to not practice fighting with him anymore? And now he has tentative plans to practice more?
How did this happen? ]
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
I knew I could count on you. Meet you in 10?
I knew I could count on you. Meet you in 10?
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
I did go into university to study politics and diplomacy at one time, so in a way, yes.
I did go into university to study politics and diplomacy at one time, so in a way, yes.
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