|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 2:07:17 GMT -5
Watching the two soldiers leave with Sarah, Scirocco brought the glass of wine back up to his lips, and finished it with one decisive throwback of his head.
Scirocco: Someday, I shall make use of those two pilots. They show potential indeed.
*Outside in his cockpit*
Duo had been sitting in his cockpit for 30 minutes straight with absolutely nothing to do. The officers who had been ruffed up earlier had been taken to the infirmary. The Marasai pilot nearby had his monoeye trained on the Veritechs that were on the ground nearby.
"Honestly, this night could end a lot faster than this.....Hmm?"
Duo notices his videocom turn on, with the face of a pretty, young, female Federation officer.
Must be some raw recruit being coerced into serving these arrogant, rich bastards.
Duo: "Yes? Got some orders for me?"
The Federation officer fidgeted at being addressed so suddenly.
Federation officer: "Umm...yes...Lieutenant Scirocco has ordered for you to stand guard over the ORB officer, Lt. Rei Sakurazaki while she awaits pickup."
Duo: "Guard duty eh? Fine, fine. I'm on it. Mind telling me your name before I have to leave my old pal here?"
Federation Officer: "Oh! Umm...my name is Amelia, sir. Private 1st Class Amelia Toussaint at your service."
Duo: "Heh. I like that spunk. Listen up good. Don't let yourself be intimidated by these Titan big wigs. Do what you believe in, and remember why you joined the military. And if it ever gets boring, the mercenary buis isn't that bad."
Duo gave Amelia a wink, which sparked a bright, crimson flush in the young girl's cheeks.
Amelia: "Oh...thank you sir. Well, good luck on your mission."
The transmission cuts off.
Duo: Now I'm playing the role of a babysitter. Honestly....
Duo opens the hatch to the Tartarus again, and descends on the lift to the cobble stair stones below.
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 2:07:28 GMT -5
Sakurazaki walked out of the main doors, lead by Sarah. The young pilot noticed a man near the stairs. Who is he?
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:40:31 GMT -5
As Maverick walked out of the building, one of the pilots opened up his cockpit and saluted him from above. "Sir! We're ready to transport you back to base!" he called out as he tossed down a rappel for Maverick to use to get on board. Grabbing the end, he pushed a button on the gun as it pulled him upwards. "Hurry, I need to report in as quickly as possibly." he told the pilot as he jumped in the back, crossing his arms.
"Aye, Sir!" The pilot said as his Veritech's thrusters began to take them up into the air.
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:40:41 GMT -5
Duo watched as the UN fighter boy took off. Turning his attention back to the ORB pilot, he put on a smile.
Duo: "Hello. The name's Duo Maxwell. I've been ordered to give you my service as a guard for the time being. Seems they don't have much use for a mercenary otherwise."
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:41:02 GMT -5
Sakurazaki blinked. "I see, well met Duo. Although I don't think it is necessary for me to have a bodyguard. I can take care of myself."
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:41:31 GMT -5
Duo: Heh, I like this one. "Probably not. But I got to do what these Titan big wigs tell me to do to get my pay."
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:43:08 GMT -5
Sakurazaki shrugged, "Well whatever floats your boat I suppose." She leaned against a wall. "Man...they seem to be taking their time coming over. You'd think since they have an office here they would be able to get here faster."
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:43:22 GMT -5
Duo: "Don't know. Maybe Paris traffic is a bit much. What did they send to retrieve you?"
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:43:39 GMT -5
"Knowing them...probably a car or if they decide to get really fancy...some Astrays and a car. " She shrugged. "I didn't know Paris traffic was so bad." She looked at the scenery. "Working as a mercenary doesn't pay well huh?"
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:43:48 GMT -5
Duo: "Depends on who you work for. Truth be told, I figured I'd get some excitement with these Titans. The A.E.U.G. has been increasing in activity as of late. Kind of wanted to get my old pal some exercise for once."
Duo points over his back with his thumb at the Tartarus Gundam, who's yellow eyes are fixed on its pilot.
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:44:12 GMT -5
"Could these flights be anymore boring?" Kaito asked his wingmen, getting back approving responses. "Ah well, I can't complain, seeing as how we're picking up one of the female pilots," he said, some chatter came over. "I don't think I know Rei," his voice faded out as he spaced out, trying to put a name to a face. "Well, we'll see when we get there, ETA, is about 2 hours, why we had to go in M1's I'll never know..." he said, continuing on.
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:44:56 GMT -5
Sakurazaki flicked her gaze over to the Tartarus. "I've never seen that model, but it seems to be quite sturdy, and ...intellegent. So I'm guessing you are not aligned with any particular nation?"
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:45:11 GMT -5
Duo: "Never been, never will be. And the Tartarus is a true custom mobile suit. Don't really know its origins, but as long as he's my pal, I don't really think too much about it."
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:45:38 GMT -5
She smiled. "I see. It must be quite nice, able to work whenever you want. You have no honor or duties that you HAVE to uphold..." She trailed off. "Eh...Yeah, I guess the ORB Ebassy is sure taking their time."
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:46:02 GMT -5
Maverick walked down the sleek sterile halls of the UN building and came to a halt infront of an office door. Knocking, a gruff "COME IN!" was all he needed to hear as he opened the door and saluted the commanding officer on base. Returning the salute, the older man motioned for Maverick to sit down and stared at him for a moment before tossing some files onto his desk. "Well, I didn't think we'd have the honor of hosting the famed Wild Eagle in our UN base." The commander said sarcastically as he tapped his fingers on the desk.
Maverick simply stared at the Commander and smiled, "I'm sorry sir. But you see my YF-19 was out of fuel so I had to make an emergency landing--" The commander raised his hand with a frown as he cut Maverick short. "I'm aware of your situation. I've already had your mech towed in and it's being refilled as we speak. At least until your new model gets here..." the commander said with frown as he stood up and turned to look out his window.
"New model, sir?" Maverick asked as he watched the commander. "Yes, when you should really be chewed out for bringing back an ORB member with you." The commander replied calmly as he stared out the window. "But sadly, you wouldn't of known that as of four hours ago pacific time. We have formed an Alliance with ORB and they've taken a small interest in the pilot who fought against one of their own mechs with a Veritech and have requested you at the meeting that will be held tomorrow here at the embassy."
Maverick looked at the Commander in confusion as he turned around and tossed Maverick a small badge. "Your now officially Captain Dyson, yet you'll be doing the same work as your used to. Also, this means your due for a new mech which our friends in ORB have expressed interest in creating for you."
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:46:31 GMT -5
Duo looked away silently, as this ORB pilot didn't seem to be in the mood for a conversation.
Duo: Probably better that way anyhow.
Turning his gaze back to the Paris streets, Duo spied a white and blue machine coming down the road, following a series of jet black vans.
Duo: "Looks like your ride here is here. But that isn't exactly an M1 as I recall..."
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:48:14 GMT -5
"Good thing I had my Duel transfered to our embassy, wouldn't want to show up in unclassy style," he said to himself. Finally arriving at the building, he opened the cockpit and rappled down. Landing on the ground he walked forward towards the two people.
"Are either of you Rei Sakurazaki?" he asked, some official looking people getting out of the cars behind him.
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:49:00 GMT -5
Sakurazaki raised a hand. "I am." She noticed the mech that the young man was piloting. That's not an M1...I wonder what it is.... She looked at Duo. "And I have another person with me."
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:49:32 GMT -5
"Well, originally, we weren't informed of his presense, but..." he looked back at the officials. "I'm sure he can tag along if he wants, ORB is a free country again," he said with a smile. "The name's Yousuke, Kaito Yousuke, Lieutanant Colonel and commanding officer of the Mobile Suit Division of ORB," he said, saluting them both before quickly becoming at ease again. "But Kai works just fine," he told them before waving to the officials. "We'll be heading back ASAP and then getting on a transport back to ORB," he said as he walked over to the wire, "If there's anything you need just ask." With that, he rode the wire back to the cockpit, entered, and closed it. The officials waved them over to the cars.
|
|
|
|
Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 5, 2009 0:50:28 GMT -5
Sakurazaki bowed to Kai as he left. "Well Duo-san. I guess you have the clear to proceed. Hopefully no one at the base will notice your presence." Rei motioned over to one of the cars. "Just hop inside I guess." She got into a car herself and proceeded to shut the door. I am really glad this is all over. Maybe when I get back to base I can eat something. I will also need to perform maintance on Akatsuki...
|
|
