Project: Daedalus (Issue #1)

[Calinon]

Tyrone
i'mtoosexy: Check it out Tyroc posted! i knew you were set-up man. Those bastards are giving you a raw deal, go kick some butt!!!!

deadman_666: Hey, sexy, wipe the crap off your nose, you idiot. How do you even know that was Tyroc? We've had so many posers in here it's getting stupid. I'm just going to play it cool and wait and see what happens, not just believe everything I read on the net!

"Heh," Tyrone says as he reads the doubter's response. Casually, he flips back to his posts of months prior, grabbing a number of links to posts he started and posting them in a reply.

Yo, deadman_666. I'm still using my secure log-in. But your skepticism is, quite honestly, appreciated. And to all of you reading, I am happy to hear from those of you who accept my explanation of things, and those that greet it with a cautious mind.

Just remember, if you choose to be skeptical of me, be equally skeptical of the news media. While I am a strong supporter of our great nation, the fact that I was forced to escape unlawful imprisonment from a government facility stinks of either covert ops or hidden agendas; maybe both. I have no doubt those involved will try to turn the media against myself and those I am with. Don't believe blindly; always research to your own conclusions.

To quote a classic, "The Truth Is Out There."

I'll check in when I can, but Jaya is removing the last of our tracking microchips from my companions and we'll be back on the road soon. Keep the faith!

Tyrone posts his reply then flips to VG (Vanguard) Infomania and starts a web search on Doctor McDermott, narrowing the search to medical doctors with skills in genetic research. He then opens a new browser and continues to search news stories about them for updates.

 

[Mimic]

"Ho there good sir! You look troubled, I decided get some fresh air while I was out here...." Max says as he turns his head to the road. "Do you think they even sent anyone after us? I think we may have actually gotten away."

"Dude, I'm younger then you, don't call me sir. As for getting away, I seriously doubt it. Jaya said that they have invested millions of dollars on us, and if they intended to let us go, why accuse us of being terrorists? We are all walking scandals now that the chips are out, so I think the kids gloves are going to be coming off soon. Speaking of chips, did they find Sam? And if so how long until we can get out of here?"

Miguel Looks up to where Kiro is sitting and lets out a high pierced whistle to get his attention.

"Hey Kiro, Have you seen anything interesting?"

 

[The Minotaur]

"...Speaking of chips, did they find Sam? And if so how long until we can get out of here?"

"Yes I found Sam in the barn. I think she was chasing Mice, odd girl..." Max says in his thick Greek accient while scratching his head. "I think they are taking out her chip right now, and then the good doctor's after that. I don't know if we will retire here for the evening or if we will hit the road again right away. Either way I like it here and wish we could stay. I have been running from government types for a long time now..."

 

[Elementor]

As he gets to the kitchen, the three men are still seated at the table, talking. Judy is cleaning up. As she sees Aaron move towards the fridge, she asks, "What are you looking for, dear?"

"Tyrone sent me to get some beers. Do you have any?"

Regardless of whether he gets beer or not Aaron will be heading back through the living room to deliver his new stash of cookies and whatever refreshments he is given.

 

[Agamon]

Aaron
Judy gives Aaron a look. "Well, now, I don't think you boys need any beer, especially you," she says. She gets some glasses and a jug from the refrigerator. "Here's some iced tea. Now you heard Jaya, best not to bother her while she's working."

Sarah
OOC:Not sure what's happened to Deva, but I'm only really waiting for an 'okay', so I'll assume that's been said.

Sam reaches back to feel the stiches in her neck. "Thanks, Jaya. If you need me, I'll be around the barn..." she says, haveing alrady left the room before finishing the sentance. She gives Calvin another look as she passes through the kitchen but doesn't slow down. When she gets outside, she transforms completely into the form of a small cheetah, and races for the barn.

Jaya turns to Sarah, "Okay, let's get this over with." She removes her shirt and lays on the table. Having just completed the procedure seven times, she has little problem picturing it in her head for Sarah. The procedure takes closer to five minutes, but it goes without problem. Sarah has no problem sewing the incision up, having a little medical training.

OOC: Medicine check 23 vs DC 20

"Okay, guys, time to go," Jaya says to the guys in the den after pulling her shirt back on. She goes into the kitchen and says, "I really hate to leave already with all you've done for us, but the longer we stay here, the more danger we're all in. Thanks." She smiles and hugs Judy and kisses Gerald on the cheek.

"Oh, are you sure? At least tell us where you're going, I'm sure you're parents would like ot know what's happening to you," Judy says.

"Even if I knew where I was going, I couldn't tell you. Someone might come here looking for us. Just tell them the truth, we were here, but you don't know where we went. Sorry to drag you into this, really. I'll tyr and visit again as soon as I can. Good bye." Jaya says with regret. "Okay, everyone ready to go?"

Outside
As Kiro hears Miguel whistle at him, he thinks he hears something else out of place. Looking up, he sees a low-flying aerodyne approcahing for landing in a nearby field. As it gets closer, a familiar 'AF' logo can be seen on its side. Jaya, having just left the house, watches it land and mutters, "Oh, no..."

 

[Mimic]

"American Freedom? What the hell? They aren't kidding around, are they." Miguel thinks to himself.

"I think we are going to have to skip spending the night, go find Sam again, get Kiro out of the tree and group up with Jaya, if we are fast enough we can get out of here before they figure out we were here." Miguel hastily tells Max as he rushes towards the house. Bursting into the kitchen he shouts to the others

"Look alive everyone, looks like we got some uninvited guests."

Lowering his voice and turning towards Jaya's family "If you have a basement, I would suggest you go there. It might be getting ugly outside in a few minutes. Also when they ask, tell the authorities that we didn't give you guys a choice in helping us."

Miguel will run back outside to Jaya, where (hopefully) Max, Kiro and Sam are waiting. "What's the word Jaya? Fight or flight?"

 

[Deva]

OOC:Not sure what's happened to Deva, but I'm only really waiting for an 'okay', so I'll assume that's been said.

(ooc: Sorry about the not posting recently, been a little loopy lately.)

Outside
As Kiro hears Miguel whistle at him, he thinks he hears something else out of place. Looking up, he sees a low-flying aerodyne approcahing for landing in a nearby field. As it gets closer, a familiar 'AF' logo can be seen on its side. Jaya, having just left the house, watches it land and mutters, "Oh, no..."

Lowering his voice and turning towards Jaya's family "If you have a basement, I would suggest you go there. It might be getting ugly outside in a few minutes. Also when they ask, tell the authorities that we didn't give you guys a choice in helping us."

Framed by the doorway, Sarah frowns as she watched the aerodyne land. She curses under her breath as Miguel instructs the family to hide, and shakes her head at his suggestion to lie for them. "No matter what happens, if they question you, tell them the truth. They'll find out anyway and it'll be worse for you if you'd lied to them. So far, you haven't done anything wrong - well except the whole harbouring fugatives, but I don't think they'll want to bring civilians into this. But for now, stay out of sight."

She goes outside and stands just behind the others.

Miguel will run back outside to Jaya, where (hopefully) Max, Kiro and Sam are waiting. "What's the word Jaya? Fight or flight?"

"They're the good guys, Miguel. If you want to prove your innocence you don't fight the good guys."

 

[Calinon]

"Okay, guys, time to go," Jaya says to the guys in the den after pulling her shirt back on. She goes into the kitchen and says, "I really hate to leave already with all you've done for us, but the longer we stay here, the more danger we're all in. Thanks." She smiles and hugs Judy and kisses Gerald on the cheek.

"Aight," says Tyrone as he shuts down the browsers, deleting the history from the computer, along with the cookies. And speaking of cookies, he del-eats the chocolate chip and oatmeal ones too, along with the iced tea.

Tyrone gets up and puts on his leather trenchcoat, doing up the front, then puts his sunglasses back on and follows Aaron out to the kitchen. Tyrone gives the men a good, old fashioned brother handshake (ala Undercover Brother) and gives Judy a hug. "Yo, thanks. Now to get outa your hair 'for somethin' bad happens."

He exits the kitchen and slides by Jaya, smacking her in the butt with his hand. "Your in the road, sweetness," he says as passes her. "Standin' there gapin' at the fiel...d," Tyrone trails off as he sees the Aerodyne landing. "Oh, my bad."

He looks at the vehicles before him; a shot up van, an old farm truck and a newer SUV (OOC: Hah! Literary license... plus I deal with farmers daily and they either have one or a car for personal use. I can edit it out if you like). "Right then," he says and goes back inside the kitchen, grabbing the SUV's keys from the rack by the door. "Gotta borrow your ride, Judy," he says appologetically as he leaves the kitchen again, smacking Jaya on the butt a second time as he passes.

"What's the word Jaya? Fight or flight?"

Tyrone lets out a bit of a squeak when he hears Miguel ask if they are going to fight or run. "Brother, that's American Freedom. Screaming Eagle? Silvertip? I don't have a death wish. I aint fighting American Freedom, no way, no how. Besides, Theyr'e the good guys." And they'll kick our butts, he thinks to himself. He dangles the car keys, "Lets get out of here guys and gals," he says as he heads towards the vehicle.

"Sam! Come on!" he calls out across the yard, seeing the out of place cheetah. "Here kitty kitty!"

 

[Mimic]

"They're the good guys, Miguel. If you want to prove your innocence you don't fight the good guys."

Tyrone lets out a bit of a squeak when he hears Miguel ask if they are going to fight or run. "Brother, that's American Freedom. Screaming Eagle? Silvertip? I don't have a death wish. I aint fighting American Freedom, no way, no how. Besides, Theyr'e the good guys."

Miguel stares at the two of them, with a look of disbelief on his face.

Can I remind you two that these so called "good guys" think we are terrorists, people who blew up a government instalation, injured dozens of people and possible killed a few as well. Do you think that they are going to invite us to their plane for tea while we state our side of the story? Do you think that they are going to listen to us at all? Also these people are funded by the government. The same government that had us kidnapped, imprisoned and proformed illegal genetic experiments on us. So excuse me if I don't think they are the good guys in this tale.

Miguel will head towards the SUV.

Don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with running, but lets do now before we are surrounded.

Once Miguel is in the passagers seat he will urge the others to hurry up.

 

[Calinon]

Miguel stares at the two of them, with a look of disbelief on his face.

Can I remind you two that these so called "good guys" think we are terrorists, people who blew up a government instalation, injured dozens of people and possible killed a few as well. Do you think that they are going to invite us to their plane for tea while we state our side of the story? Do you think that they are going to listen to us at all? Also these people are funded by the government. The same government that had us kidnapped, imprisoned and proformed illegal genetic experiments on us. So excuse me if I don't think they are the good guys in this tale.

Miguel will attempt to get the keys out of Tryone's hand
OOC: sleight/hand 8/6

With or without the keys Miguel will head towards the SUV.

Don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with running, but lets do now before we are surrounded.

OOC:If Miguel has the keys he will get into the drivers side and start the vehicle, if he doesn't and no one follows he will get into the vehicle and attempt to hotwire it (if it's possible.) If others follow he will get into the passager seat and urge the others to hurry up.

OOC: I put a post for clarity on the OOC thread for Mimic regarding the key thing. I don't think this post will be affected, regardless of the results though.

"Welcome to America, brother," continuing to the car without looking back to see if anyone other than Miguel has taken the cue that it's time to go. "Where history is filled with examples of covert government operations, where one branch of the government has no clue what another branch is doing. Ya know, good old righty not knowing what good old lefty is doin'? Just because American Freedom has been sent after us, it doesn't make them in on this business.

"But they are the good guys in America. Fighting them would be like fighting Justice Elite. No matter what you do, you are fighting the good guys and getting your butt kicked two ways west of Sunday. And given we are currently terrorists," he says.

"SAM!" he shouts again towards the barn. "Get over here or get left behind!"

"And given we are currently terrorist, I don't want to go for a chat with AF. I don't think anyone even implied that. Besides," he adds with a chuckle. "I hate tea."