Considering their occupation, the sledgehammer approach seems to be doing quite well for them. Though admittedly, I do miss some of the more subtle aspects.
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
When am I not careful? Besides, some surprises aren't too bad; I'd like to avoid them altogether, however.
And we can still rely on our actions to speak louder then words.
[ which of course doesn't improve their chances of gaining anyone's trust. in fact, it likely decreases them. Ah well. There's no sense pining for what she can't have. ]
Ah well. Comfort was never my strong suit. You were always a better hand at that then I.
[ primarily because November was always the spokesman while April kept an eye on thing. Then again, her idea of comfort was drowning everyone in a sea of good food and booze. ]
People keep saying that, but I wonder if it's true.
[ Hey, nothing really beats the soothing grip of alcohol. But, he really does think about this. Some days he would agree with people, and others... not as much. There's only so much one can do to emulate the subtle emotional spectrum normal people experience. ]
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Exactly what she was thinking. November did do a good impression of a drowned puppy]FROM: april@cdc.org
Once or twice by my recollection.
FROM: april@cdc.org
Seen anything of interest?
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FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
Ah, keeping me grounded as usual.
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
Plenty, though I'm still sifting through it all. New mission, new information and all. You?
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Just getting to know the local vegetation. There's a surprising lack of taste testers, however.
[ it's as though no one trusts April's cooking ]
FROM: april@cdc.org
We also had a kid wander through camp.
[ you know, as a heads up in case the natives wipe out the camp before November gets back ]
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Oh? I can't imagine why.
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
That describes about half of the recruits.
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Only if you believe we've got a few of the locals on our team.
FROM: april@cdc.org
Although recruiting one or two could be of benefit.
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I don't think they'd be wholly interested. After all, we are invading their planet with plans to destroy it.
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And maybe they're just dying to get off the planet before it blows.
FROM: april@cdc.org
But I suppose the CDC would have already looked into that, wouldn't they?
[ not that it matters much to her if they had or had not. She was just there for the job. ]
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I don't know, they seem to just be dying.
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
Very likely. If they hadn't, I'd be disappointed. Got to do some research before you go barging in anywhere, naturally.
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Too true, although the cdc does seem to enjoy the sledgehammer approach to some of their problems.
FROM: april@cdc.org
Even so, take care coming back to camp. WIth the Neraki hanging out, I'd hate it if you were surprised.
[ you know, because that means April has to come save his ass again. Or vice versa. ]
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Considering their occupation, the sledgehammer approach seems to be doing quite well for them. Though admittedly, I do miss some of the more subtle aspects.
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
When am I not careful? Besides, some surprises aren't too bad; I'd like to avoid them altogether, however.
[ Don't you dare mention Decade ]
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It is rather fun to topple a government from within, isn't it?
[ Amber's quite good at that, actually. Perhaps they should sign up for lessons. ]
FROM: april@cdc.org
And do you really wish me to start listing those off? It could be a good bonding moment for the crew.
[ now, just where were those rover mates of hers again... ]
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Those were always my favourite runs, quite honestly. The amount of information and intrigue...always keeps it interesting.
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
Ah, I'd rather you not. It might spiral out of hand quickly and soon we'll start talking about our greenhorn days.
[ Which, admittedly, were embarrassing for the both of them. ]
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FROM: april@cdc.org
You make it sound like that's not your idea of fun.
FROM: april@cdc.org
Although there's little point in waxing nostalgic. It certainly won't get our current job done.
[ such a pity though. There was something to be said for watching a well laid plan coming to fruition all at once. ]
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I'll admit, it really is though.
[ April knows how much he likes that stuff. Always the planner, with six different ways to crack a person. ]
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
Words, I have a feeling, won't do much in the long run here.
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FROM: april@cdc.org
But it does help pass the time in the short term. Humans usually are more inclined to trust a man who opens up a little rather than one who doesn't.
[ of course, the issue was always in wondering how much of what was shared was actually true. The end did justify the means (usually). ]
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FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
You have a point. Though, how much will either of us ever be trusted?
[ They're Contractors as well as red team recruits. ]
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An occupational hazard.
FROM: april@cdc.org
And we can still rely on our actions to speak louder then words.
[ which of course doesn't improve their chances of gaining anyone's trust. in fact, it likely decreases them. Ah well. There's no sense pining for what she can't have. ]
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Is that what they're calling it these days?
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
Somehow, I doubt that will comfort anyone.
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It's as apt a description as any.
FROM: april@cdc.org
Ah well. Comfort was never my strong suit. You were always a better hand at that then I.
[ primarily because November was always the spokesman while April kept an eye on thing. Then again, her idea of comfort was drowning everyone in a sea of good food and booze. ]
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People keep saying that, but I wonder if it's true.
[ Hey, nothing really beats the soothing grip of alcohol. But, he really does think about this. Some days he would agree with people, and others... not as much. There's only so much one can do to emulate the subtle emotional spectrum normal people experience. ]
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Are they? Best be careful then. They could just be buttering you up.
[ probably in both the figurative and literal sense too. One never knows with aliens. ]
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I may like the flattery, but in the end it doesn't really do much for them.
[ A mission is a mission. ]