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

[Vardeman]

The Lear Jet, JFK Airport
New York, New York
12:05am, Late Spring 2003

Montoya stood at the rear of the cabin, mentally evaluating each person as they reacted to Durant's speech. At the young, very pretty, professor's question to Durant, and the commander's retort, he had to struggle a bit to keep a straight face. There was obviously some history here, albeit very recent history. He idly wondered if she was so naive as to continue taking the bait. A shame if she does, he thought, such an obvious cat-person can't be that bad...

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[Jarval]

The Lear Jet, JFK Airport
New York, New York
12:05am, Late Spring 2003

Lucas grins at the furious looks and barbed words the young woman with the cat directs at Durant. And tries not to laugh at his response. Oh boy, this is going to be a world of fun... Let's just hope they don't try to kill each other...

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As a result of Durant's explanation of the nature of the mission, Lucas is now looking deeply confused. "Umm, Stargate... New Mexico? How...?" He splutters. "Why did I get picked? I mean, I know some science, but I've not got the vaguest clue how this could work... It does work, doesn't it? I mean, we're not going to be guinea-pigging the whole thing, are we?"

 

[Jarval]

Double post, sorry about that...

 

[KitanaVorr]

The Lear Jet, JFK Airport
New York, New York
12:05am, Late Spring 2003

Originally posted by Nuke261
Durant could not fight back the smirk that spread across his face. He returned to the front of the group, passing directly next to her. "Professor Nguyen, although I would be more than happy to engage in all the extracurricular activities you desire, I do not plan to do it in front of an audience of our peers. We can certainly continue getting up close and personal, like you started in the car, but at the moment our business must come before your pleasure."

If looks could kill, Craig Durant would be a mere red smudge on the wall by now.

Lorelai found herself amazed at the depth of her self-control that as Durant stood right next to her, she didn't relieve him of his masculine attributes right then and there. She did have to grip the armrest particularly hard to prevent that occurence though.

Her skin flamed into a vibrant pink for what felt like the hundredth time in the space of a few hours as his words rolled over her and she was forced to glance upwards or stare into his crotch as he spoke and she was certainly not going to give him that satisfaction.

Could the man possibly be more of an egomaniac?

She didn’t trust herself to speak coherently so instead listened when he walked forward and explained the reason for their being here and immediately forgot all about him.

“A…’star’…’gate’?!” The professor shoved herself upward from the seat, the excitement rippling over her and she couldn’t sit still for a moment. “So my theories could be…do you know if they have they encountered parallel worlds yet?”

She began to pace, clearly absorbed in analyzing this new information. “How far have they been able to travel? Has anyone studied how the device works? Can we replicate it to any degree? What material do they use in its construction? It has to work with – wait how can it contain the event horizon – how can it even manipulate…the immense power alone…” Lorelai continued to walk back and forth along the cabin, her mind flitting from one question to another faster than her lips could issue them forth.

 

[Fanog]

The Lear Jet, JFK Airport
New York, New York
12:05am, Late Spring 2003

Damnit, he's playing with her - regardless of what she wants. That would be something like him, from what I've seen of him. She'll only pull herself in deeper, if this is allowed to continue. - Easy Len, tomorrow...

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Leonard lets out one of his adimiring whistles at the end of Durant's story, as if someone just showed him a full collection of ancient relics and works of art, or a brand new Mazarrati.

After that he's pretty silent, his mind still trying to wrap itself around the concept. He mutters a bit, more to himself than anyone else. ("So there are these species that had contact with the earth long ago. They're kind of aliens, except that they're connected to humans, us. ... Wow...")

 

[Nuke261]

The Lear Jet, JFK Airport
New York, New York
12:05am, Late Spring 2003

Craig Durant took a deep breathe and tried his best to relax before diving into the questions ahead.
"Here is the deal people. You have a lot of good questions, but a lot of them I can only guess at. I got a 20 minute briefing on this thing and that is not about to cover the questions some of you people have. I will do my best, but I can't promise any solid answers."

"Mr. Fisher, yes, I would say the device does work. There have been missions through it. That is also my guess on our odd little group here. We have scientists to study things, scouts and explorers to find our way and military for defense."

"Professor Nguyen, I have no idea where they have gone with this thing. It seems they have encountered some pretty bizzare stuff, but like I said, I got the short version. I can also say that it appears that at least some of the forces after us are from the Stargate. Or inside it...or where ever they go and come from!"

This could be going way better than it is. Durant kept his temper and composure, but was not happy with having to answer all of the questions the big brains were coming up with for him. As long as he didn't falter and sounded like he knew what he was saying, it should be alright.

 

[KitanaVorr]

The Lear Jet, JFK Airport
New York, New York
12:05am, Late Spring 2003

Lorelai tsked in irritation at Durant's lack of explanation for any of their questions. Her pacing took her right up to him and she took that moment for her lips to curve into smirk.

"Right, I forgot that you prefer thinking with your other head. It's too bad both of them sorely lack any exemplary attributes."

That said, she spun on her heel to pace in the other direction, turning her back to him but still continuing to speak.

"So when do we get to meet someone who can answer our questions? And why are we sitting still here in the jet instead of picking up the other wayward members? Are they coming here? Or are you just enjoying the view of JFK too much?"

 

[Nuke261]

The Lear Jet, JFK Airport
New York, New York
12:05am, Late Spring 2003

As Lorelai turned and walked away, Durant paused for a moment before answering her comments. "I already told you Professor, you can study my attributes all you want, but business first. And as much as it must pain an immature, little girl like yourself to sit around with nothing to play with, we do have other priorities besides your personal needs."

Durant continued to speak, not missing a beat between talking trash to Lorelai and continuing to brief the others. "I realize you all have questions that need answered, but before we can get to them we have 3 more people we need to bring in. Soon as the pilots can gain clearance we will be going after 2 of them in North Carolina. As much as I hate waiting, it draws less attention to follow airport procedure than to blast out of here without clearance."

After he finished the last of his drink he states, "For right now, the absolute best thing we can all do is try to get some rest. Many of you have had a hard day and there is no telling what lies ahead. So finish your chow, grab a drink, unwind and b.s. a little bit, but try to grab some shut eye and relax. The fun is far from over."

While walking back to the bar for a refill Durnat adds, " And Professor, after I tuck you into bed I will have the Captain check on a nightlight for you."

 

[KitanaVorr]

The Lear Jet, JFK Airport
New York, New York
12:05am, Late Spring 2003

In the midst of contemplating the physics of how the Stargate would work, Lorelai processed Craig's comments and then brought her pacing right back up to him.

It was late.

She was exhausted from all the events that had happened today - that were happening. On top of that, she had never ever met anyone who absolutely got under her skin like this utterly annoying man. And that Terrell, her absolutely adorable and crushworthy airman escort, seemed terrified of Durant didn't make things better.

Of course one plus was that he did smell really nice. And he had a great...what the hell?

"I'm immature? And I suppose you think your insinuations are worthy of more 'adult' status?" Resting her hands on her slim hips, the young professor gave Durant a withering look. "Isn't blasting out prematurely without clearance something you're intimately familiar with? And before you invite me to partake of what only in your mind is a priviledge, you can tuck yourself in tonight."

That said she figured it would be dramatically excellent to end such a tirade by taking Craig's drink and downing it in one fell swoop. So she did. Of course she forgot a few things...first of all that she wasn't old enough to drink legally, and secondly, she had absolutely no tolerance for alcohol.

For an absolutely brilliant scientist, Lorelai Nguyen certainly wasn't particularly wise...nope...not a wit.

 

[Fanog]

The Lear Jet, JFK Airport
New York, New York
12:05am, Late Spring 2003

"Right, I forgot that you prefer thinking with your other head. It's too bad both of them sorely lack any exemplary attributes."

Leonard winces quite visibly, unable to believe how messed up their team is already. As Durant wraps up his speech and advises people to get ready for the night, Leonard decided it's time for action. We can't let this go on much longer. Get them seperated somehow...
Get everyone working, so they won't have time to trash each other. Usually works. The Professor, no idea. I'll get Durant away for a while...

Leonard stand up from his chair and takes a look around the area they're in. As he speaks, he makes sure he has everyone's attention. "Okay, you've heard the Lt.Cmdr. Since we're stuck in this plane until morning we'd best get it ready for the night before we all get comfortable. Rylee, you've had the tour of the plane - Could you show the others around? Ric, could I ask people to come to you if they need anything?"

He takes a few steps toward Durant. "Sir, could I have a few words with you?"