Lars Engström
Björn's Star Captain Staff
[AWD:0105061607150d1308]21 Years Old [M:0]
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Post by Lars Engström on Feb 2, 2012 18:19:15 GMT -5
Lars was more than happy to oblige. "We shall, follow me." He turned and began leading the way to the common area. "It was a real stroke of luck to find you here. We are about to find ourselves in what could be a heap of trouble, and it'll be good to have an extra man." He glanced over his shoulder, "I am surely grateful of your help."Looking away again, he made his way to the common area. TO LINK watchasisoar.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=bjorncommon&action=display&thread=2236BACK TO THIS POST As he walked in to the common area he found Jordan, working on something. "Well, what are you up to then?" He asked, "And what is that about soup?"
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Jordan Maxwell
Björn's Star Crew
[AWD:0105060702080d]19 Years Old Mechanic Played by Jordan[M:0]
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Post by Jordan Maxwell on Feb 2, 2012 20:21:44 GMT -5
"I made dinner." She said as she looked up at Lars, when she noticed someone standing behind him. "Oh, who's this?" She asked leaning to try and see around the captain.
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Post by Drusilla Pardieu on Feb 2, 2012 23:08:28 GMT -5
Dru had stayed on the bridge, just in case. Not that she expected trouble from anything at the moment. The pirates had seemed not to spot them, or least bother with them. She saw that the cargo bay had been closed, that'd been her que to leave the bridge. On her way out the door she called to Trace, "Don't miss me too terribly now." Grinning to herself as she went down the hall.
Approaching the common area Dru noticed their new passenger, Jeff Weston. She walked closer, keeping him in her view, nodding at him in greeting "Mister Weston. Glad to see you made it aboard." She followed in behind him and Lars into the common room.
Seeing Jordan the mercenary smiled, "Delicious food again is it? Are you sure you're a mechanic?" Dru was only teasing her of course. "This is Jeff Weston, our new passenger and an extra gun." She told Jordan as she walked to sit herself at the table.
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Jordan Maxwell
Björn's Star Crew
[AWD:0105060702080d]19 Years Old Mechanic Played by Jordan[M:0]
Posts: 248
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Post by Jordan Maxwell on Feb 2, 2012 23:24:25 GMT -5
"Ohhhhh" she left her lips puckered and closed her mouth nodding. "Right.." she said and went back to biting her thumb nail. "Well, cookin isn't as natural as fixin, or as fun, but it need to be done." Jordan tried to smile but she was more then a little distracted.
Then almost like a light bulb turned on in her mind she welded several things in placed. Happy with her work she stood up, wiped her hands on her pants. "I was tryin ta make an escape plan. Its commin' Cap'n."
Jordan then looked at Jeff and extended her hand. "Dru's always sayin' more guns the better. Welcome aboard!"
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Lars Engström
Björn's Star Captain Staff
[AWD:0105061607150d1308]21 Years Old [M:0]
Posts: 414
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Post by Lars Engström on Feb 2, 2012 23:58:48 GMT -5
"Well, it sure does smell good." Said Lars, patting her on the shoulder, and then he turned to Weston, "Feel free to sit down Mr. Weston," Turning back to Jordan, "And what kind of project might you be working on?" He took a seat and looked over what she was doing. "Could it be you have a plan for those pesky pirates forming in your amazing mechanical mind?" He smiled, and sat back in his chair. "If so, would you be willing to explain it to your poor, ignorant captain who understands less about his ship after a couple years, than you do in less than a week?" He chuckled, She was great, really a good find. He considered telling her, but he decided to wait. She had a plan, and if the events of the last few days were anything to go by, it might just be a good one. "The floor is yours Jordan, if you want to speak."
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Jeff Weston
Björn's Star Crew
[AWD:0105060d070e]Ex-Operative 36 Years Old
Fighting hard and looking good.
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Post by Jeff Weston on Feb 3, 2012 0:01:11 GMT -5
Weston watched as this crew got on with each other. Smiling inside, he noted how green they seemed, yet not all of these ones had that happy face on too well. He noted that Dru was the one who knew how to handle a weapon well. He nodded at her when she entered yet did not speak.
Shaking off the past and thoughts of long ago, he let the smell of the soup wash over him. When the mechanic/cook started talking to him and offered her hand, he took it.
"One could have all the weapons in the Alliance, yet still lose if they fail to use them to their fullest. Brains and brawn, use 'em wisely and the 'Verse is yours no matter if you carry a gun, a greasy wrench, or a soup spoon."
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Jordan Maxwell
Björn's Star Crew
[AWD:0105060702080d]19 Years Old Mechanic Played by Jordan[M:0]
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Post by Jordan Maxwell on Feb 3, 2012 6:56:21 GMT -5
Jordan's smile fell slightly when Jeff mentioned Alliance. Though she pushed down whatever feelings started to bubble up and her smile was back at full force. "Well, I have the past two down if what the Cap'n said was half true."
As their hand shake ended she moved back to her pile of items. "When I was on my last ship, before you picked me up Cap'n, I got a look at their, shadier dealings. I'm makin' extra Nav Sac projectiles, and tryin' to turn off the pulse beacon. In case somethin happens."
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Jeff Weston
Björn's Star Crew
[AWD:0105060d070e]Ex-Operative 36 Years Old
Fighting hard and looking good.
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Post by Jeff Weston on Feb 3, 2012 19:49:19 GMT -5
After shaking Jordan's hand he took a seat. The chairs were the plain style no frills just how he liked them. The smell once again of the soup set his taste bud on edge. Yet still Jeff was listening to Jordan explain her decoys.
It's like an echo in a blacked out room. Which is a good way to start to get them to running in the wrong direction.
Jeff adjusted in his set but the sonic weapon on his hip was making sitting a bit uncomfortable. Removing it a setting it next to him on the table Jeff was finally able to find a comfortable position. Looking over to the weapon he noticed that the discharge indicators were flashing. Lately the new batteries were not holding up as the original cells.
He'd have to low test fire them to get the bugs worked out. Till then he would just have to wait until the diner was over.
So .... Who are you'ns runnin' from? And how heavy should my hand have to be toward those following us?
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Jordan Maxwell
Björn's Star Crew
[AWD:0105060702080d]19 Years Old Mechanic Played by Jordan[M:0]
Posts: 248
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Post by Jordan Maxwell on Feb 3, 2012 19:59:21 GMT -5
"It's not to say we are runnin' I am jus tryin' to be prepared. Cap'n wants to try and talk some pirates down from attackin the planet." She shrugged and looked at the man's gun. It was a different style then anything Dru had. Thinking back she was almost sure she had seen something like that before.
As everything settled in to their seats, she arose and started to hand out the soup, having already given some to Trace. "After what Dru said, I thought a back up plan might be nice in case they are more or less in a killin' mood."
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Jeff Weston
Björn's Star Crew
[AWD:0105060d070e]Ex-Operative 36 Years Old
Fighting hard and looking good.
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Post by Jeff Weston on Feb 3, 2012 21:03:06 GMT -5
Jeff thought to himself.....Well at least I'll be seeing if my shoulder is back in working order.
Looking over to Dru, Jeff wondered how much action she has seen in her life. He hated to go up against unknowns with so many possible things to go wrong.
Well all I can be thankful for is that they are just in a killing mood, not like those blasted reavers. They were in a "I'm going to eat your first then rape you like mood.
Jeff rubbed his shoulder thinking back to that reaver blade that was meant for his heart. He still had a bit of a beef with the reaver ship that got away. Although by counts the ship lost nearly all it's crew plus any more they packed in there.
Yet you can never tell what will happen they might just roll over and beg for mercy. Especially if they smell your soup here. It's been a while since I had a meal that was not ration wrapped.
His left hand went to a long pocket on his right shoulder and fetched out a very worn spoon circa Serenity Valley Battle. It was marked with an Independence call code on one side and an Alliance pass code on the other. It was bent and a bit flat but for a person in need it served it's purpose.
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Lars Engström
Björn's Star Captain Staff
[AWD:0105061607150d1308]21 Years Old [M:0]
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Post by Lars Engström on Feb 3, 2012 21:09:46 GMT -5
"Well, you sure have come up with one hell of a plan Jordan." Said Lars, proudly, "And a hell of a soup to boot." He knew he shouldn't feel proud of himself for what she had done, but on the other hand, he had hired her, and he couldn't help but praise his choice a little. Turning to Weston his tone became slightly more serious. "So, Mr. Weston," He paused unsure of what to call him, but for now Mr. Weston would work. "Do you know anything about these pirates? As it sits right now, you have spent the most time in the area, and you probably know more than we do." He hoped that he was not making a huge mistake by asking for this mans advice so quickly, but it was too late to turn back now. "Anything you can tell us would be much appreciated."
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Trace Kennet
Björn's Star Crew
[AWD:0105060d07]18 Years Old Pilot[M:0]
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Post by Trace Kennet on Feb 3, 2012 21:23:25 GMT -5
"Well, that certainly does smell delicious," Announced Trace as he walked in the common area, his eyes closed in pleasure as he sniffed the air. "I hope there is some left for me somewhere..." He opened his eyes, and noticed three things, One: There was soup, Two: there was a new man sitting at the table, and Three: He had just placed a very dangerous looking weapon on the table. "Everything alright in here?" he asked cautiously, "I assume you are Weston, right?"
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Jeff Weston
Björn's Star Crew
[AWD:0105060d070e]Ex-Operative 36 Years Old
Fighting hard and looking good.
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Post by Jeff Weston on Feb 3, 2012 22:57:56 GMT -5
Thinking it through for a minute Jeff responded.
Well not by much. There are to major ones on planet side in the cities, with minor players in the wings. The Two main groups were at war for a while. Like most groups fighting over space and land. The main fight was over a smallish section of residential housing and a pub, the 'Joe's Heater' in point of fact.
When I walked in that pub a fight was about to start, as my luck would have it. Six hour flight with out a seat and crammed next to some farm animal of a human being. So long story short I was hot and tired and wanted to have myself a long sleep. What was more these yaa-hoos were not going to take my coming in the pub as a sign to stop for the night. I didn't know who they were nor cared so when they came at me I belted them with this and they decided to give me some room and peace for the night.
Joe the owner ... I mean Josephine Brendal gave me a room and asked If I would help keep peace as payment for the room and board. What could I do I accepted and when those two came around again I worked out a workable plan through hostile negotiations. And ever since that part of town was made neutral by the two sides.
As for what each side does for work I'm not fully sure. A little of every thing from the westsiders and eastern boys traffic in slaves and a bit of the darker items of this verse.
Seeing a new face come into the room Jeff stood and bowed. Seeing his sonic weapon spotted he removed it from on top of the table.
Oh sorry it's not dangerous it's nearly out of charge. Yea I Jeff Weston, and you are?
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Trace Kennet
Björn's Star Crew
[AWD:0105060d07]18 Years Old Pilot[M:0]
Posts: 129
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Post by Trace Kennet on Feb 3, 2012 23:17:55 GMT -5
Trace breathed a sigh of relief as the gun was put away. "Hello Weston, I'm Trace, the pilot." He held out his hand. "Oh, and Jordan, I assume you want to make those modifications you are planning before we leave the rock?" Trace was relaxing, finally. Sure, he was still a little cautious around Dru, but the way she had helped out without even a question earlier, well... she was getting better. "Anyway, I'll help you out when you are ready." He returned his eyes to Weston. "What kind of gun was that? If you don't mind me asking. I've never seen anything like it."
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Jordan Maxwell
Björn's Star Crew
[AWD:0105060702080d]19 Years Old Mechanic Played by Jordan[M:0]
Posts: 248
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Post by Jordan Maxwell on Feb 3, 2012 23:22:57 GMT -5
Jordan had sat stunned and silent since Jeff mentioned reavers. However, she snapped back into reality once Trace brought up her current work. "Everything is ready." She said wiping some tears away. She was angry, there was no doubt, but there was more to that.
"There is still soup for ya' Trace.." She offered a hurt smile and relaxed among her projects, she picked one at random and began working upon it, busy hands meant a busy mind, and that's what she needed.
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