[D20 Modern] Stargate - Part I Recruitment - IC [PG-13]

[Nuke261]

"Sgt. Campbell, you go ahead with Montoya. He will brief you on the situation at hand."

Reaching out to shake Montoya's hand, "Sgt. Monotya, you are in charge for now. I have no doubt you can handle the situation. Get Campbell secured on the plane until Fallon shows up. Maybe the Lieutenant here can give you a hand with that. You have my cell number if you need it. I'll see you after we get everyone safe."

Durant turns to the Air Force Lieutenant and reaches out his hand. "I will need your car for a little trip to go rescue one of our lost lambs."

 

[Keia]

Crowded Entrance Ramp to Flight 267
JFK Airport, New York, New York
3:20pm, Late Spring 2003

The noise on the tarmac was almost deafening from the nearby jet, but instructions were passed from Durant to Montoya. With that said, Durant returned back up the stairs to the ramp and into the airport with the large Air Force lieutenant, Lt. Stewart. Once the two were up the stairs, the maintenance crew looked for the thumbs up from Montoya, then wheeled away the stairs.

Looking around the tarmac, Montoya and Campbell don't notice anyone at ground level, but they can make out many shapes looking out the observation windows to the tarmac below. The sun glare and heavy tinting of the windows made it almost impossible to identify who they were - most likely people awaiting their next flight.

Through a series of hand signs and motions, the two arrive at the Tangent Communications Lear Jet in time to hear the cursing of Captain Samuels.

OOC: Campbell, Montoya

 

[Keia]

Crowded Concourse
JFK Airport, New York, New York
3:20pm, Late Spring 2003

"Not a problem, sir," Lt. Stewart yelled out to Durant over the roar of the jet engines. With a motion, Stewart signaled Durant to follow him, then proceeded back up the stairs and into the boarding ramp. With a last look back at Campbell and Montoya, Durant made his way back into the airport.

Once it was quieter, Stewart added, “My car is out front, in the departures area. You don’t mind if I update Major Davis on our status, do you Commander?”

As he spoke, Stewart pulled out a cell phone and began to make his call. The JFK was very crowded in mid-afternoon with plenty of business departures. As the two made their way to the entrance, Durant noticed at a distance several men in plain clothes, but obviously military, note their passing – slight alarm in their faces. As the men began to move through the crowds, Durant realized that the odds of pursuing and catching them was very slim in the airport crowds.

OOC: Durant

 

[Vardeman]

Crowded Entrance Ramp to Flight 267
JFK Airport, New York, New York
3:20pm, Late Spring 2003

"Sgt. Campbell, you go ahead with Montoya. He will brief you on the situation at hand."

Reaching out to shake Montoya's hand, "Sgt. Monotya, you are in charge for now. I have no doubt you can handle the situation. Get Campbell secured on the plane until Fallon shows up. Maybe the Lieutenant here can give you a hand with that. You have my cell number if you need it. I'll see you after we get everyone safe."

Montoya returned the shake firmly, "Thanks, sir. You watch your back, and Campbell and I will watch each other's." He turned and exited the stairs, leading Campbell past the maintenance crew with a thumbs up at their unspoken question.

Once onboard the Lear jet, after securing the door, he instructed Campbell, "You should check everything in that bag, make sure it's what you packed, sir. I'm gonna see what's up with the Captain, and then I'll fill you in on what I know." He turned and walked up to the cockpit.

V

 

[Fanog]

Crowded Entrance Ramp to Flight 267
JFK Airport, New York, New York
3:20pm, Late Spring 2003

Leonard follow where Sergeant Montoya is taking him, the jet nearby. During the walk, he is sure to look over his shoulder at times, not really sure what more to expect.

A private jet? The weirdness continues.... What have I gotten myself into? Let's recap: Instead of being on the flight I was supposed to take, I was directly picked up by two men. Now we supposedly have to pick up other people, where must have also been invited on this special mission. And someone wants somne of us, or all of us dead. Hmmm...

After he has entered the jet behind Montoya, Leonard dumps his luggage on one of the chairs. "Let's see what we've got here, seems like a good time to get some of this stuff on me.", he mutter to himself.

"Well, Sergeant, I really hope you can give me some good information, 'cause I'm really only going on trust here, so far...", he tells Montoya before the man leaves for the cockpit.

 

[Nuke261]

Crowded Concourse
JFK Airport, New York, New York
3:20pm, Late Spring 2003

While walking with Lt. Stewart, Durant notices some military-types trying not to look military. "Have you noticed anyone following you? I just spotted a couple of guys who are obvious tails, but they looked a bit surprised to see me. You are going to have to let Montoya know to be extra careful when he picks up Fallon." Durant continues to look around for anyone else of interest in the terminal. Yeah, go ahead and call Davis, I need to give him a sitrep too."

When the Lieutenant is done with his call Durant accepts the phone and begins. "Davis, yeah things are going alright so far. No sign of Mr. Murphy yet. Montoya and Campbell are back at the jet waiting for Fallon to arrive. Lt. Stewart is taking me to his car and then I think he is going to meet the others back at the plane. I am driving out to get Lorelai Nguyen as we speak. I am going to need Lucas Fisher diverted to meet with me or Montoya, whichever is easier to do."

Durant was running over the checklist he kept in his mind. There was so much to do and he really did not like his group being spread out like this, across the entire country. "I need a message sent to the officer meeting Luke Donovan. The exact message is, 'Your favorite French phoc is enroute. Will meet you and our mutual friend at our local debriefing building, your location.' Yeah, that should do it."

"Any word on the others? Anyone else get hit? I just spotted a couple of military types trying to blend in here. They seemed a bit thrown off by seeing me and Stewart together. Scattered as soon as I saw them. That is not a good sign, other than they didn't look happy to see me. I get that a lot though."

 

[Keia]

Airport Exit Ramp
JFK Airport, New York, New York
3:30pm, Late Spring 2003

Lt. Stewart made his way to the black sedan (still parked in the no parking zone) followed closely by Durant. As he was speaking on the phone, Stewart got behind the wheel, then, realizing Durant may want to drive, looked to Durant to see if he wanted to drive. One that issue was settled, the sedan made its way out of the airport

“Yes, sir,” Stewart replied to Major Davis on the phone. “I understand . . . yes, sir. He’ll speak with you, Commander Durant.”

While on the phone with Durant, Major Davis informed him that the letter he drafted had been forwarded to Ilianov, and that several of the people on the list still had yet to be contacted by personnel, and no, there had been no other complications. Of course, Davis was still at the airport trying to smooth the first complication over. He would attempt to contact the airman responsible for Fisher and have him re-routed. He suggested that Lt. Stewart stay with you, as Stewart had demonstrated the ability to ‘negotiate’ effectively, and that may come in handy. Plus, Captain Samuels and Lt. Sower were in the Lear so Montoya and Campbell should be okay. Also, General Bauer at Seymour-Johnson AFB isn’t interested in releasing Lt. Donovan until his tests are done. This may be a problem since Bauer and Major Davis don’t see eye to eye.

Durant remembered a few things about General Bauer: Strict military man who played by the book, casualties weren’t a concern for him if it got the job done, he was somewhat impatient, and he had ties in high places, not the least of which was the Pentagon and the NID.

“. . . You are going to have to let Montoya know to be extra careful when he picks up Fallon."

“We could call Sgt. Montoya and give him an update,” Lt. Stewart offered. The following three hours are part of an uneventful drive through the state of New York.

OOC: Durant

 

[Keia]

On the Highways of Florida
Near JFK Space Center, Florida
10:45pm, Late Spring, 2003

After some consideration, he spoke up. "Lieutenant, as much as I would like to go back to the apartment for our drink, I am thinking it would be safer for us to continue our drive north to SJ AFB. Although I know it is your duty, I would very much like to avoid putting you in any danger because of me, and I am afraid that if what you say is true, there may be trouble waiting for us at the airport in the morning. Yes, I think it would be safer if we just drive through the night. Perhaps, then, when I return we can have our drink. When you are off duty."

Before she pulled back onto the road, he got out of the back seat and joined her in the front of the car. "Now, since we have a little time on our hands, you could tell me a little more about yourself. Oh, and do let me know if you will need me to drive for a few hours."

“Don’t you worry about me, sir,” Reed replied, “I can more than handle any trouble that may come our way – though the thought is sweet.”

When Andreev slipped into the front seat, he noticed that her pistol was out and sitting beside her on the front seat. As Andreev got situated, Reed returned the pistol to its holster on her slim waist. “You can never get the thing out of the holster when you’re driving with a seat belt on – at least for me, that is,” Reed provided by way of explanation.

On the drive, Reed spoke somewhat about herself: grew up in Texas, went to Texas University, was a cheerleader there, graduated with honors an entered the Academy, been with the Air Force almost four years, stationed at Elgin AFB in Florida, currently on a three-day pass, doing a favor for a Major Davis.

“Pretty straightforward stuff,” Reed said, “how about you?”

OOC: Ilianov

 

[Keia]

Lear Jet - Tangent Communications
JFK Airport, New York, New York
3:30pm, Late Spring 2003

Montoya reached the cockpit in time to hear a particularly good string of expletives. “Ah, Sgt. Montoya, I didn’t notice you were back,” Captain Samuels said on seeing Montoya. When pressed, Captain Samuels will say, “Montoya, this is why I hate commercial airport – all the damned regulations. We can’t set out of here until at least 10:00am tomorrow morning according to regulations. Based on our recently recorded in air times, we can’t fly for 18 hours – to get the proper freaking rest. What a crock! Ah, well, you get the opportunity, would you let Commander Durant know our status. It’s nothing important – just that we’re stuck here till tomorrow morning.”

Samuels continued into another tirade after that, but nothing more informative other than new ways to use several words. Samuels then informed him, that the plane had to taxi over to the parking area, but everyone could remain on board for the duration.

OOC: Montoya, Campbell

 

[Fanog]

Lear Jet - Tangent Communications
JFK Airport, New York, New York
3:30pm, Late Spring 2003

After Leonard finishes putting on his undercover vest and dressing again, he walks over to the cockpit to see what's happening there.

"Ah, hello Sirs." he nods a friendly smile over to the two men in the cockpit, by way of introduction. "Leonard Campbell, pleased to meet you."

He then turns his attention to Montoya. "So, Sergeant... Did I catch it correctly that we are to wait here until this Fallon shows up? Is he supposed to catch a flight here as well?"