Project Daedalus (Issue #4)

[Tokiwong]

Misha shrugs to Rachel, giving her look that is noncommittal at best. He just gives her his usual boyish smile as if that is answer enough before turning away from her to field a question.

"Allan Cookson, CNN, I have an open question. Tyroc stated that you've only recently met. When you will be ready to function as a team? Is there any special training required? What about team chemistry?"

“Like Tyroc said,” he says speaking up in his clear and powerful voice, “we could be, and will be ready any time. I don’t think there will be a major issue with the chemistry, each of these elites despite age, background, or training has shown a predilection for doing the right thing, and trying to help their fellow man. I have faith that with a leader like Tyroc to guide us, Aegis will be successful in defending the American Dream and our way of life.”

"Have I mentioned how dangerous it is to give me a microphone in front of cameras?" he says with a smile.

Misha smirks, “I don’t think you have to remind us.” He takes a moment to consider his words, “Like Tyroc said I am Misha Werner, a cop out of Washington DC, and quite thankful to be here. This is in many ways a dream come true to serve the nation once again. Spent seven years in the Air Force, before I became a cop so I guess patriotism and service is in my blood.”

"Besides it isn't every day you get to work with someone on Tyroc's level, and I don't even have to mention the perks of being surrounded by the some of the most powerful and beautiful women on the planet," he jokes.

Diplomacy +15, for females +18, he wants to give off a good impression, sound somewhat witty, committed, and very likeable to the press, crowd, and anyone else present.

 

[Elementor]

Aaron happily stays quiet as he listens to what everyone is saying. This seems like more of an interview for the 'grown ups' anyways.

 

[Agamon]

"David Springfield, MSNBC. Some of you have clashed with the mercenary group known as Evolution while fleeing the institute. American Freedom has been known to butt heads with these elites on occasion, do any of you feel that, because of what has happened, Aegis will have a predispostion for conflict with that group?"

"Tia Nolan, Washington Post. It is being said that Doctor Jaya Kalam, the BioGen employee that helped those of you involved in that incident to escape, has plea bargained with the prosecution, and will testify against her former employer tomorrow. Any comment? Have any of you been asked to testify in the case?"

"Jenene Perry, USA Today. By your choice of clothing, I can assume you don't have uniforms yet? Do you know what they'll look like? How about the logo?"

"Adam Burns, Chicago Tribune. Will Aegis be operating out of here in New York, just as American Freedom does?"

 

[Shalimar]

"For right now, We are going to be sharing headquarters with American freedom I believe, I know I am going to be living at headquarters, I don't know what my packmates are planning, but thats my plan." Rachel says guilelessly in answer to Burn's question. She gives a shrug to the other questions, she still knew relatively little about the Biogen thing and what happened with Evolution.

 

[Calinon]

"David Springfield, MSNBC. Some of you have clashed with the mercenary group known as Evolution while fleeing the institute. American Freedom has been known to butt heads with these elites on occasion, do any of you feel that, because of what has happened, Aegis will have a predispostion for conflict with that group?"

"That's a rhetorical question, right?" Tyrone says, trying not lose his smile. "Kinda like asking if I'd like to drink bleach?" His smile does fade at the next one.

"Tia Nolan, Washington Post. It is being said that Doctor Jaya Kalam, the BioGen employee that helped those of you involved in that incident to escape, has plea bargained with the prosecution, and will testify against her former employer tomorrow. Any comment? Have any of you been asked to testify in the case?"

"No comment," Tyrone says, biting back the always harsh response he has for any Kalym discussion. "And none of us have been asked to testify, no."

"Jenene Perry, USA Today. By your choice of clothing, I can assume you don't have uniforms yet? Do you know what they'll look like? How about the logo?"

"Nope, no uniforms yet, though they'll be coming. I'm sure you can count on me to dress as stylishly as always," he says with a smile. "I'm sure a logo is being worked out to go on the uniforms. I guess you'll just have to wait and see."

"Adam Burns, Chicago Tribune. Will Aegis be operating out of here in New York, just as American Freedom does?"

Tyroc nods at Rachel's response. "Yup. Looks like Angel's gotta put up with us for a bit. I think Angela can probably tell you more about the future location for Aegis," he says, though Eagle did tell him about Los Angeles earlier.

 

[Tokiwong]

"Jenene Perry, USA Today. By your choice of clothing, I can assume you don't have uniforms yet? Do you know what they'll look like? How about the logo?"

"I rather like my clothes," he says casually.

"Adam Burns, Chicago Tribune. Will Aegis be operating out of here in New York, just as American Freedom does?"

"Los Angeles," Misha replies.

 

[Agamon]

Los Angeles
"That's a rhetorical question, right? Kinda like asking if I'd like to drink bleach?"

A monitor blares the live press conference from the East Coast. Three sets of eyes watch the proceedings, and at least two of them are not impressed.

"Goddamn punk," Strafe says, glaring at the screen. "I don't believe it. Bad enough we have to deal with another frickin' American Pussies, but they had to put those damned BioGen rejects on the roster. That just burns my ass."

Random watches the screen with mixed emotion, scratching the nape of his neck. "Huh. So that's what she was going to New York for."

Sandstone, the sand of her skin shifting about ever so slightly as she sits, simply glares at the monitor, her gaze intensifying when the camera pans over Miguel.

Random shrugs, looking at Strafe. "Oh well, we'll just have to deal. We've gotten by with American Freedom around for the past three years, this doesn't change anything."

"That's not the point. I was so looking forward to the ass-whoopin' they had comin'. That ain't happinin' now that they're America's freakin' sweethearts..." Strafe pauses, staring at the screen, before a smirk slowly begins to grow on his lips...

 

[Agamon]

A few more questions are asked, but the press conference is soon over. A small crowd had began to accumulate behind the press near the end, but seeing that it was over, everyoine begins to disperse. Ms. Winters leads you back into Freedom Plaza.

"There, now that wasn't so painful, was it?" she says, looking everyone over. "Well done, Tyrone, and you too, Misha, I think we made a very good impression today. Well, as I promised, you're all free to do as you wish for the rest of the day. Just be sure to report to the meeting room by 9:00 AM tomorrow morning for your first day. Oh, and don't celebrate too much tonight, alright?" she adds with a smile. She remains standing where she is in case someone has a question, but if not, she'll head back to her office.

 

[Tokiwong]

Misha nods, "Thanks," and resumes his distant demeanor and walks off towards the front of the building.

 

[Calinon]

"I'm thinking... barbeque," Tyrone says. "Everyone can jump into something comfortable, pile in the caddy, we can swing by the store and pick up some burgers and salads, sit out in the back yard at mama's place and have some fun while mama tells embarassing stories about me. Can even drag the big screen out and watch some movies. Hey, and speakin' of mama's house, you crashing there tonight Aaron? I promised her she'd get to finally meet my sidekick. What about you, Sarah? Anyone else?"

Grinning, he inwardly wonders how badly mama is gonna whup him if he shows up with half a dozen party guests suddenly. Crap, what am I doin'. She's gonna beat me to death with that freakin spoon for this, he thinks to himself.