Project Daedalus (Issue #4)

[Tokiwong]

"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.

Misha smiles earnestly to Aaron, "Excellent explanation Aaron. Maybe later we can talk about some of the greater figures of Greek and Roman mythology. Took some courses at the academy. Be nice to refresh on that," trying to make the youth feel at ease.

"You may have to bear with me, my knowledge may not be as in-depth as yours," he smirks.

 

[Calinon]

"Too cool, kiddo. Too cool," Tyrone says supportively.

The police academy teaching ancient greek mythology? Something stinks here, he thinks to himself.

 

[Tokiwong]

LOL Tyrone is a suspicious guy... when he refers to academy he is talking about military he was commissioned but maybe all that went over his head

 

[Mimic]

Miguel rolls his eyes slightly as he watches the kid try and hide behind Tyrone.

Better get used to attention cabrito, we are all going to get more then we want pretty soon.

Turning his attention back to Screaming Eagle. So we going to get this tour started or what?

 

[Elementor]

Aaron steps back out again at the encouraging words of Misha and Tyrone just to cast a scowl Mimic's way.

"Yeah I would love to talk more about this stuff. Most people find it boring so when I start rambling they try to distance themselves from me."

 

[Tokiwong]

Aaron steps back out again at the encouraging words of Misha and Tyrone just to cast a scowl Mimic's way.

"Yeah I would love to talk more about this stuff. Most people find it boring so when I start rambling they try to distance themselves from me."

"Pretty sad for them, when I was about your age I remember reading the Iliad and the Odyssey. Spent that whole summer immersed in books about that era, and along with my course at the academy, I figured I had a pretty decent amount of knowledge. But what you said blew me away, I wish I had been as smart as you when I was that young," he praises Aaron.

"Probably could have gotten into the academy without being a basketball player. But not all of us are that blessed with that kind of smarts. But sure I would love to hear you ramble on, Aaron," he says following Screaming Eagle, as she shows them around, an assumption of course.

Smart kid, that wasn't in his dossier. Hmm... Sara is a mentalist, I wonder if she is having a tough time cracking my mind, or if she is just that powerful to get in without me noticing... that would be scary... says they are all about bravo class so I doubt it...

Misha continues to think and listen to the tour and Aaron while he ponders some things. Misha decides to just test the waters, Hi Sara, I understand you can read thoughts, I wanted to say hello...

Misha is just trying to get a feel for Sara, he is going to let down his guard for a moment, a gamble, which could get him killed. He just wants to see if she can hear his thoughts, if nothing then he will forget about it and study her dossier some more along with his observations of her. Speaking of which, he will take 10 on a Sense Motive check, rolling a 20 to see how she is feeling.

 

[Hammerhead]

Well, I'm impressed. I actually feel a little intimidated; I hope Rachel and I aren't the only ones without a college education...I guess going to school was never much of a priority for me. Being an elite made it easy to get a well-paying job. Ironically, I could be the richest member of our new team.

What do our uniforms look like? I hope they're not something tacky, like an American flag. Wouldn't it be far easier just to wear whatever, given our small number of members and the marketing blitz sure to accompany our formation?

 

[Shalimar]

Rachel smiles at Aaron's antics and hiding behind Tyrone. "It really is ok, we're pack now, like family, we can count on each other, and your not the only one thats got quirks kiddo, at least you ramble, lots of people ramble. Me, sometimes I forget and do stuff like a wolf would, I mean thats how I normally think, in between, and sometimes its a lot of work to act normal. You should try living down saying thank you in wolf, people get soo weird about it." she says, blushing a bit as she thinks about the FBI escort she had to the airport. She moves closer to Aaron and punches his arm very lightly and smiles at him, as if to say, your one of the gang.

"Umm, Screaming Eagle, I do have one question, if you don't mind. I know the news people follow your around wherever you go and you guys are always in the news or tabloids and stuff. But exactly how bad is it going to be, I mean I'm not exactly the most out going person. But even people who like it have to get tired some time, so how much of a hassal is it going to be? I mean, we don't have to talk to them and tell them everything about us if we don't want to do we?"

 

[Mimic]

Me, sometimes I forget and do stuff like a wolf would, I mean thats how I normally think, in between, and sometimes its a lot of work to act normal. You should try living down saying thank you in wolf, people get soo weird about it."

Miguel raises one eyebrow and looks over towards Rachel. Ok, I got to ask, exactly how does a wolf say thank you?

 

[Shalimar]

Rachel looks about hesitantly looking to see if anyone is gonna be really judgemental, then she sighs and moves closer to Miguel. "People really don't think of wolves as being sensual, but they are very into their senses, sense of taste, sense of touch, sense of smell, all of it. Wolves in the wild, and well, me too, place a lot of importance on what our senses tell us. Don't think there's more to this or anything, but here goes." she says, she leans forward, and licks and nibbles gently at the corner of Miguel's mouth.

"It isn't flirting or anything, my powers just make me think and act more like a wolf then a human." she explains, hoping that everyone isn't gonna get freaked out.