StarGate: Traditions

[Jaeden]

Julian follows the guards through the forested area, obviously concerned. The guards can tell from looking at him that he's wishing with all his might that he could click his heels together and whisk himself back to Virginia.

Walking into the small building, he sighs heavily, wondering what wonder awaits him next, and rubbing his sore legs. He definitely would need to get back in shape for this new post.

 

[Kemrain]

Level 19, Science Labs

"I definately want to go over everything. I should have the time. I wouldn't mind a shower first, but, I don't want you taking solo credit on this," she quips, smiling. "Now that we've 'turned the volume down' it should be safe to touch and put away in a big, safe, locked box. If you don't mind, I'll take the apron and the radsuit back where they belong, get cleaned up, and catch up with you. Y'don't exactly end up smelling like roses while you're being cooked in a rubber suit."

 

[reveal]

*snip* I want to be a part of this in a big way, but more than that, I want to go out there. I want to explore the universe. After all, isn't that at least part of the reason you do this?

The Colonel smiles. "It's the biggest reason, yes."

"I have to admit, Hinda, I'm a little uneasy about picking you. You have ample qualifications to be a scientist and to examine anything and everything we bring back from distant worlds. But you have no field training. Have you ever handled a gun except to learn how not to kill people with it?"

"I need to know that, if push comes to shove, my team can handle themselves in a fight. It's not all cool toys and friendly aliens out there. There are some that want to kill us on site and some that welcome us into their homes simply so they can plot our doom while we stand there smiling. Can you do it, Hinda? Can you pick up a gun, point it at someone, and shoot them? If our back is up against the wall and we have no way out, can you kill a living being?"

The smile has faded away from Colonel Johnson's face, replaced by a very serious look.

 

[Keryn]

Hinda sighs and leans back. "I knew it might come down to this. No matter how qualified I am in other areas, this is still a dangerous field assignment in unknown territory. I haven't forgotten that for a second."

"I have spent four years here in the hopes of going on a field mission. It didn't take long to realize I'd need to be qualified with a gun. So I went to the NRA and got qualified. I've been awarded the Sharpshooter Bar 3 qualification. Are you familiar with the NRA awards?"


<he nods - we talked>

She pauses and folds her hands over her knees. "Whether or not I can kill someone isn't something I can answer until I need to do it. I'd like to tell you yes, I can definitely do that. But I won't lie to you. I haven't done it before and I don't think that's something you can know about yourself until you need to do it. It's not a question or an action I take lightly. Death is serious and no amount of training can tell you how you'll react in a crisis."

"I can tell you that I am not the kind of person who won't defend herself. I believe in peace and trust, but I realize that not everyone agrees with me. If someone wants to kill me or my teammates, I'll do what I can to defend myself and keep friends from dying."

She leans forward slightly and says quietly, "Have you ever killed a man, Colonel? Did you know before you pulled the trigger how it would turn out or what it would do to you?"

 

[reveal]

*snip* She leans forward slightly and says quietly, "Have you ever killed a man, Colonel? Did you know before you pulled the trigger how it would turn out or what it would do to you?"

The Colonel leans forward. "I'm not the one being interviewed here, Ms. Rampal."

He leans back again. "I'm glad you have training. Like it or not, it will come in handy out there. And, I must say, Sharp Bar 3 is quite an impressive accomplishment for any civilian."

He smiles broadly and stands, "I think I have everything I need, Hinda. I will let you know when I make my decision."

He extends his hand.

 

[Keryn]

She smiles, stands up, shakes his hand, and says, "Thank you, I look forward to hearing from you."

 

[RandomUsernamehmimo71]

The guards search Julian thoroughly, looking in particular for any sorts of transmitters or cameras. He's poked, proded, and generally searched, while the guards maintain an apologetic air.

"This way, sir."

The guards will lead Julian to another massive fence, and past another gate and guard, who will again check Julian's identification.

Entering the complex, Julian will be walked through a large metal and stone tunnel, and through a set of blast doors which guard the interior.

Julian will have his palm read again, before being lead to an elevator, where the guard will slide his card.
"I'm sorry about all the security. I'm sure they'll explain when you get there."

The door will open, and Julian will be lead down, the elevator descending.

{{OOC: I'm giving you a chance to respond before I go on. I'm happy to keep going if there is nothing substantive you want to do}}

 

[RandomUsernamehmimo71]

As Ashley is looking over things a final time, Sam will head out of the Observation area, and down into the contained lab. "Nice work on this by the way, She'll smile, "I'm impressed."

She'll look down at the device, and up at the computer readings that show it's back to low levels.

"I'll start locking this up in one of our leadlined boxes, and start to work on the notes. Feel free to go shower, get something to eat, and meet me back when you're ready."

"And Wolfe," Sam will pause before raising an eyebrow, "Next time lets try to do it without putting your life in danger, Mm?"

 

[Kemrain]

"Sure," Ashley replies, before remembering who she's speaking to and adding an akward, "..Sir." She gives a quick salute, though it isn't required of her, and turns to head out of the lab, helmet tucked under one arm along with the lead apron, the other beginning the process of freeing her of the suit. She returns the apron to the lab in which it belongs, telling Dr. Lee that the device is under control and where Major Carter is dealing with it. The NBC suit she brings to be cleaned, decontaminated, and have its air supply and filters checked.

That done, she rides the elevator back to her quarters, taking a brief, hot shower before throwing on more clothing and racing back to the lab, getting a stern look from a patrolling guard for running.

Her hair still slightly damp, she returns to the lab to finish her work with Samantha.

 

[Jaeden]

Throughout this entire procedure, Julian says nothing unless he is asked a question. The guards, and anyone else seeing him, would note that he is SCARED TO DEATH. He has the look of someone who is being taken to the Chateau d'If, rather than Cheyenne Mountain. His eyes are wide and scanning the place as if he might never see the outside world again, he refuses to make eye contact with the guards unless asked a direct question, and his confident, brash sense of humor is nowhere to be found.

OOC: This demeanor will pervade until he is inside SGC, barring other conditions. Feel free to continue.