Project Daedalus (Issue #4)

Damn suits, Jennifer thinks bitterly. I think they have some kind of genetic predisposition for government work. I'm not trying to make a decision for anyone here, merely expressing an opinion Ms. Winters, she says, saying the woman's name with clear distaste. Winters, eh? She knows nothing about winter.

Good, no apartment hunting then. I hope I don't have a bunkmate, she quips, hoping to defuse the conflict between the good-looking cop and the annoying team leader.
 

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"Yea," Rachel agreed brightly, "What exactly are we going to be called, the team I mean?" she asks, Screaming Eagle, pretty much ignoring Winters, but smirking at Misha's antics with Tyrone. She didn't care that he was famous, he was an idiot, and he didn't have a very commanding prescence in comparision, she couldn't wait for Misha to take over, she knew who she at least was going to defer to, and it wasn't someone who called her babe and joked about her being naked.

"So like, when do we get our uniforms and stuff? And what exactly is it that weactually do now that we are super heros, or whatever it is ou want to call us? Do we get little calanders with to-do lists like, save cat from tree, walk old lady across the street, and stuff like that?" she asks genuinely curious.
 

Agamon said:
"The decision was not mine to make, Miss Laroux, nor is it yours. The only decision you need to make is whether you want to be a part of the team, yourself," Ms. Winters says, pointedly.

Misha nods to Miss Winters as he approaches, “I think we understand your difficult position, Miss Winters working as our team liaison. Dealing with this many elites on a daily basis can be fairly trying for even the best of us. I think, and I am sure most of us can agree, we all want to be apart of this operation. Just bear with us, I think there are concerns on both sides that need to be hammered out but we can do that in private,” Misha tries to assuage her words, and hopefully try to be the peacemaker.

Misha will attempt an Diplomacy +18 to change her attitude if possible if not for the group at least for himself, but he is trying for the group.

Agamon said:
Screaming Eagle rolls her eyes as Tyrone and Misha banter back and forth. "If you two are done..." she says, looking disapprovingly at both, though the look lingers a bit more on Misha, "to answer your question about where you can stay, Rachel, we have personal quarters set up for each of you here, regardless of whether you need it or not." She looks to each of you. "Any more questions?"

Misha smiles as Jennifer finishes, “Well I did ask about the name, but I could settle for a chance to grab something to eat, and get to know the rest of the team. I mean if we are done here, I am willing to pay for whomever who wants to grab something to eat? Even if we just have to order in. Including Silvertip, Jersey Devil, and you of course,” he says to Jennifer.
 

Wow, that dude is a serious killjoy. He whispers to Tyrone, glancing over to where Misha is standing. Glad you're the leader and not me amigo.

Yea, I got a question. How much we getting paid to do this?
 
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“Well I did ask about the name, but I could settle for a chance to grab something to eat, and get to know the rest of the team. I mean if we are done here, I am willing to pay for whomever who wants to grab something to eat? Even if we just have to order in. Including Silvertip, Jersey Devil, and you of course,” he says to Jennifer.
"At 9:20 AM? Can't believe you'd have skipped breakfast on a day like today," Tyrone says, then chuckles at both Miguel's private and public comments.
 

Misha chuckles, "I get nervous before a big meeting, eating is the last thing I want to do. But if it's too early, then lunch is on me, I am flexible. Just a suggestion," he shrugs.
 
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"Thank you, Mr. Werner, I understand what you are trying to accomplish, but it isn't necessary. I am simply stating that everyone that is here is, here for a reason. There's little point in debating it," Winters says, remaining quite calm and businesslike.

"The team name, right," Eagle says, nodding. She looks at Winters. "Is there a team name yet?"

"Yes, you'll be known collectively as Aegis," Winters replies. I believe it's Greek, meaning shield or something along those lines.* It descirbes what you'll be doing for the team quite well: protecting America, its citizens and its interests, both in the United States and abroad, just as American Freedom has done for the past 3 years.

"And no, there is no schedule of events. Problems that require your services rarely happen at a time of our choosing. We'll go over the ground rules later, but basically, when there is a mission to be sent on, I will send you.

"As for uniforms, we hope to have you fitted and supplied within the week. Until then, well, this has been a very rushed process that we need to make the best of."

"If you're hungry, we've got a cafeteria here in the building for the staff," Jersey Devil says. "There's a restaurant in the park outside, too, and a some coffee shops and diners on the street. A few of us frequent the Strabucks across the street, actually. In fact, I think Neutron told me he saw you there yesterday, Ty."

Screaming Eagle nods. "Perhaps we should show you around before we do anything else, get you all familiar with Freedom Plaza, and then give you the rundown on what is expected of you before you sign your contracts, which, by the way, Miguel, will answer your money question. After that, lunch may be in order."

*There's a set up for Aaron ;)
 


"Yeah, I met up with him, Cumulous and his, ahem, personal nurse there yesterday when I needed to refuel on patrol," Tyroc says. "Hey, you know, nobody said anything about changing outfits, Angel," he says to Screaming Eagle. "My fans do like my threads; last time I changed uniforms I nearly got lynched by the fan club, not to mention a few marketing firms selling costume copies for charity."
 

Agamon said:
"Yes, you'll be known collectively as Aegis," Winters replies. I believe it's Greek, meaning shield or something along those lines.* It descirbes what you'll be doing for the team quite well: protecting America, its citizens and its interests, both in the United States and abroad, just as American Freedom has done for the past 3 years."

"Actually the word Aegis is derived from the Greek word "aigis" which means goat skin. Since Goatskins were used as both the covering and the straps of a shield or buckler, the term eventually became synonomous with the word shield." Aaron pauses just long enough to gulp down some air before continueing, "Unless you are referring to the specific artifact known as "The Aegis" which in Greek mythology is the shield of Zeus, made by Hephaestus and fashioned with tassels and bearing the Gorgon Medusa's head in it's center. Of course if you go to Roman mythology, the aegis was a shield which Jupiter gave to Minerva. However, many statues and relics depict it as more of a cuirass that covers the shoulders and arms rather than a shield. This is likely because in tales where Athena would borrow her fathers shield, she would wear it over her chest."

Realizing that he has been babbling on, Aaron stammers a bit, "Errr, I would go on but I see there is no need. Umm, but like you said, it is protective regardless right? So umm, the name still fits and stuff. But umm, you knew that." Turning quite red in the face, Aaron steps behind Tyroc and tries to be as small as he feels at the moment.
 
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