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A New Player on the Field . . .
Topic Started: Nov 29 2009, 01:31 PM (2,020 Views)
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Konpeitoh Repair Docks
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Ennis had to fight the urge to go over to the liquor cabinet and drink himself to death. He really, really did. Oh, the repairs were going wonderfully. Konpeitoh's repair docks were some of the finest in the Earth Sphere, and the Fleet would be ready for active duty within the day. Garrick and his men had managed to repair the mobile suits just as fast. And while there was no way he could replace Franke's men, they'd received a replacement for Summer earlier in the day. On a local level, thing's were going great. In the rest of the Earth Sphere, however . . .

Ennis rubbed his eyes for what seemed like the tenth time, and looked at the dispatch on his desk. Axis had arrived, alright. There'd even been some skirmishes. But nothing could have prepared Ennis for what he was reading right now.

"Regent Haman Karn, for Her Majesty Mineva Zabi, and His Excellency Jamitov have signed a treaty of alliance," he read out loud. "The Titans Task Force and the forces of Axis are now aligned in the quest for a peaceful and stable Earth Sphere. Any and all hostilities are to cease, and full cooperation between both sides is expected."

Pushing himself back from his desk a little bit, Ennis leaned back in his chair and rubbed his eyes again.

"You have GOT to be fucking kidding me," he said to the air in his office, directing his words towards any supreme being that might listen.
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Kerin tilted his head back at the Konpeitoh O-club as he downed another slug of Ridgemont. The vanilla notes of the bourbon burned on the way down as he tried to forget the travesty that had come in over the comm. An Alliance with the Zekes... what the fuck is this? he mused, taking a healthy chug of his beer as he ordered another shot. Kerin stared down at the beer, doing the time-honored contemplation of his navel as he closed his eyes and remembered his family. These pricks killed my family, and now we're supposed to fly together!? he thought in disgust as he blew out a long breath. But they are Captain Om's orders... he thought, bitterly resolving to follow his orders, figuring that Bask had plans on how to properly deal with the Zekes down the line.
Edited by Orrick Alexander, Nov 29 2009, 05:21 PM.
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"I knew the bastards didn't care much about oaths, but it's the reason the Titans even exist, for God's sake," Ennis was thinking to himself as he stalked the halls of Konpeitoh. He couldn't stand to just sit around in his office, and there wasn't much for him to do yet, so he'd taken to walking around to try and ease his nerves. He was nearing the Officer's Club, and considered going in, but decided against it and just glanced in as he walked by.

A second later he froze and scrambled back towards the doorway and looked in. Sure enough, he'd seen right the first time: Kerin sulking his way through some drinks. Oh dear. He hadn't thought of this when the message of the alliance came in. Oh, this was rich!

"Heh," Ennis let out, covering his mouth but failing to cover the beginnings of what could only be called giggles. Heheheh. Oh God. Hah!"

Ennis made his way to the bar and leaned on it next to Kerin as the giggles turned into full-blown laughter that Ennis struggled to keep from getting too loud. When he'd finally managed to gain some semblance of control, he looked over at Kerin with perhaps the first genuine smile he'd ever given the man.

"See, this here? This is fucking hilarious," he told Kerin with a huge smile and the echoes of laughter in his voice.
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Kerin's next shot of bourbon arrived as Ennis walked in and started making a general ass of himself. He was good and buzzed, but not enough to take the swing he really, really wanted to at Ennis. He looked up from his beer over to Ennis. "Get out of here asshole" he fired off to the good Captain as he threw back another shot of the whiskey.
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"And it's not funny 'cause you're pissed about the alliance. Oh, no. We actually have that in common if for not exactly the same reasons. No, what makes this hilarious," Ennis said, ignoring Kerin's response as he leaned in and poked Kerin in the shoulder, "is that you are the personal little watchdog for the men who made it happen. Here you are, always with the earthnoid superiority crap, always badmouthing anyone who isn't like you. And what happens? What does all that get you? Practically becoming bunkmates with the people you spent all that time hating."

Ennis let out a bark of laughter and leaned back, throwing his arms wide.

"Surely even you can appreciate the irony," he said, the smile and the cheerful tone not fading a bit. "I mean, come on! It's classic!"
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Kerin looked over at Ennis. "You're one to talk about becoming bunkmates with the enemy, Captain. Seeing as how you and that Zeke whore have been shacking up since she got here" he snarled at his CO, sizing the man up and realizing that Ennis was a little out of his weight class against Kerin. Give me a reason, old man. Please he begged as he waited for Ennis to respond.
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Ennis' smile did not fade, but it changed. It wasn't the gleeful smile of someone enjoying a joke, it was the smile of a pilot whose gotten a foe dead in his sights and is about to pull the trigger. Ennis leaned in again, his voice low.

"See what I mean? Always with the insults. Calling Franke a whore when she's anything but, and accusing me of being pretty much the same," he said to Kerin. "You just want a reaction out of me, like when you pushed her after she lost her pilots. How's the nose, by the way?"

His left arm resting on the bar, Ennis' right hand rose to rest on Kerin's shoulder in a display of camaraderie that couldn't possibly have been more insincere.

"You want a reaction? Fine, you little shitstain. My reaction is as follows: I note once again the display of irony. Because if Bask and Jamitov really believed in the Titans, believed in them like you do, then this alliance wouldn't exist. But they don't. They only believe in power, and they've whored themselves out to get it. Which, you being a watchdog and all, raises an interesting question."

A look of false confusion crossed Ennis' face; he wasn't even trying to hide his disdain this time.

"Tell me the truth Kerin. Because I really want to know: what's it like being a whore's dog?"
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Orrick:

Orrick had been reading the books that Ennis had gotten him two days ago. He'd found it hard to put them down while he wasn't on duty and now was one such time. He knew that he had to get out of his quarters for a bit though so he decided to take a book with him. "Now where should I go? The mess hall's always an okay choice, but it's probably best to just head to the officer's club... It might just be a little bit calmer and quieter."

Orrick finally arrived at the door to the officer's club. The door opened and he walked in on the "fun fest." Orrick kinda just glanced around and did an about face as he headed back towards the mess hall.
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Kraven Nars was quiet as he looked over the instruments within the cockpit of his Barzam. They were very close to what he had trained with, back in the academy, but in reality, they seemed far more alien. He knew what each gauge and button meant, and also knew what each control did. He brushed his hand through his hair, and than ruffled it up himself. He was in his flight suit at the moment, one never knew when the enemy would attack after all.

He placed his hands on the controls, and grinned. He then made the age old sounds of firing a gun,and other added sound effects as he imagined himself taking down members of the AEUG, and other anti-Earth groups. He chuckled a little bit, and than stopped. "Oh yes..Grand.." He said said as he sat back in the seat.

He did not quite know what to do with himself just yet, so it was there, that he waited. Familiarizing himself with the cockpit, and how he could more comfortably operate the mobile suit that the Titans had entrusted him with.
Why threaten them? It ruins the surprise.

Once upon a time....I fired a nuke....It didn't end well...And I don't think they liked me afterwards.

It is not my mind to ask questions that cannot be answered. That is for the soul at the cross-roads of vacillation. We seek to obtain wisdom, buto nly gain a stagnation of will.
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A small voice in the back of his head told Kerin not to do this, but he just didn't care at this point. He sprang up from his seat at the bar and stared right at Ennis. "Walk away right now" he snarled at Ennis, enough sanity left for him not to throw the first punch.
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Orrick:

"Well, I'm certainly glad I made it out of there right away. That could have been bad, real bad. Still I hope I don't wind up regretting coming to the mess hall, as I do the o club." Orrick entered the the large room and glanced around. It appeared as though there weren't many people here. He ordered a large bottle of water and a small bag of pretzels.

He found a seat on the right side of the room and opened the book to where he'd left off. Every so often he would scribble something down in the book. This would go on for sometime.
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"What's the matter Kerin, did I touch a nerve? Ennis said, the confident smile still on his face even as Kerin rose to face him. Ennis turned to face the bar, putting a little space between them and showing Kerin his profile. "You can give but you can't take, is that it? Figures that you're that weak-willed. Typical bullying bastard."

Ennis shrugged, his arms at his sides.

"You're a whore's dog sure enough, but it seems you've got more bark than bite. Now why am I not surprised?"

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A knocking sound echoed off of the hatch of Kraven's Barzam. Sure enough, Garrick had scrambled up the mobile suit to double-check with the new pilot.

"Howdy Nars," the aging mechanic said, saluting with a wrench. "Last round of check-ups. There anything you want done with this puppy? The Captain's pretty loose about paintjobs as well, so if you want anything done now's the time to tell us."
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Kraven Nars eyed the mechanic for a few seconds before nodding, and returning the salute to him. "Well..Sense you are offering...I wouldn't mind the unit being painted dark blue, with white trim. Also, I'd like it's eye to be dark red, and its horn to be silver. Oh..And if you could, please paint my nations coat of arms on it?" He handed the mechanic an old pendent he carried with him, that had the emblem of Liechtenstein on it. "If that isn't too much, of course." He said with a small smile, as he thought about his mobile suit getting a much needed paint job.

After he was done with his request, and the mechanic said what he had to say, Kraven withdrew a small cigarette case from his suits pocket, and opened it, taking out one of the death sticks and putting it in his mouth, and offering one up to the mechanic. "Smoke?" He asked through lips that tried to hold the cigarette in place.
Why threaten them? It ruins the surprise.

Once upon a time....I fired a nuke....It didn't end well...And I don't think they liked me afterwards.

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The tiny part of his brain screaming that he should restrain himself let go at that last comment. Kerin had at least seventy pounds on Ennis, and he had had enough. With no warning or bravado, Kerin swung his right arm in a vicious uppercut for the Captain's solar plexus, putting all his strength into the blow.

[Time for Ennis to do his punching bag impression]
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"No problem at all," Garrick said, shrugging. "Got everything done from the battle a few days ago. We can do the paintjob along with the regular maintenance."

Garrick waved off the offered cigarette.

"No thanks. Quit a few years ago. So, what brought you into our lovely little unit, anyways?" Garrick asked as he slipped the wrench back into his toolbelt.

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With a whoosh of escaping air, Ennis bent over Kerin's fist as it struck him. The Captain started to hit the floor, only just barely managing to throw out an arm and catch the bar. Practically collapsing against the bar, his other arm wrapped around his gut as he gritted his teeth in pain and tried to breath.

"Yup," he squeezed out through his teeth before coughing. "Touched a nerve."

The bartender had scurried away to safer territory as the Captain worked to get his feet underneath him.
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