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Topic Started: Nov 26 2010, 09:02 PM (26,980 Views)
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I can't see what you're imagining
-Hydron-

Galv sighed softly, watching Melanie go off, then paused.

Melanie didn't know where he lived! Why, he'd have to tell her then...But he doubted her mom would let him tell her... So he'd just have to follow, and tell her later then!

His dad was gonna be pissed.



“I have an idea,” Ethan said, to Rica and Kanna, “Why not let my daughter spend time with your kids, while we discuss business?”

Maize brightened up, “Oh, could I? I don't get to spend that much time with anyone my age...”

Maize wasn't of aristocratic blood, meaning most people her age that she would know didn't want anything to do with her...And non aristocratic kids thought she'd be snobbish and spoiled for being rich.

Though, as Rica had no heirs, and she was the only child of Ethan's, Maize was poised to take over R&V Industries whenever Rica and Ethan stepped down...meaning she'd be the first non aristocrat to ever fully own a big company...
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[Hydron]

Rikku's swirling green eyes widened as Gallic mentioned the idea of a job. She was a desert bandit, and a nomad. She traveled the outside all the time, robbing anyone she came across and making ten times the number of enemies as friends...

With a steady job, she would have a chance to try something different. She grinned and jumped up, clicking her heels together in mid-air.

“Sounds awesome dude! Sign me up! What kind of job do you need? Blowing stuff up? Industrial espionage against your rivals? Oooh, do you need me to steal a rare gem from a secret military vault?”

Rikku has an active imagination.

[...]

Alice shot a sharp glare at Didymus.

“Do NOT call me that. When I'm in this uniform...” She paused, trailing off, as she realized she was still in the poofy party dress from earlier. She got a slight blush, followed by a very annoyed look. “... Even out of uniform, I'm an officer first and a aristocrat second. You'll address me as lieutenant, not lady!”

The girl absolutely hated it when she was treated differently simply because her family was among the richest and most powerful in Hydron.

Then Samuel ran up, and Alice offered him a half-smile.

“It's okay. After what happened, I expect you'd want to see your son... anyway, you're not on the chopping block... though you're welcome to come along and put in a good word for us with Mustang.”

Of course, Alice was not that afraid of Roy... he'd give her special treatment too... but for entirely different reasons. And now Alice was even more annoyed.

[…]

Stark gave a grin, now surrounded by at least four possible new employees. He always liked to find the best and brightest in future engineers. Yes, it may seem Tony was more interested in booze and babes than his company... and sometimes that was true... but Stark had a responsible side (deep, deep down) and he knew he had to maintain a competitive edge with people like Gallic, Kanna and R&V if he was going to stay a powerhouse in Hydron.

“Alright... let's see... Crystal, Jimi, Hammah, Colette... tell you what. I do have a big project I'd like to get underway, and I'd need some extra hands for it. You'll all be given a test to asses your abilities and your know-how. If you do great, I'll hire you all at double my normal rate for my special project... if you fail, I'll STILL hire you for my rail-line.”

He paused. “... But, ah... I think there's a bottle of scotch and a pretty brunette with my name on both. Sama, you can handle the test. Usual stuff.”

Sama gave a little sigh, but he nodded. “Sure Mr. Stark.”

Sama knew the ins and outs of Stark Industries well. Tony trusted the boy with a lot, though he still wouldn't let him work as an airship engineer.

“Okay everyone!” Sama smiled to the group. “Um... I guess we just back... but if you're all ready, we can head to Stark Industries and get started!”

[…]

“That's a fine idea.” Rica grinned to Ethan. “Maize can make some new friends, and we can make a new business partner.”

He looked over to Kanna with a grin. He certainly hoped she'd be a new... partner.


[…]

Knife didn't believe a word Sophie said. He looked at her much the way someone may an obnoxious dog that they could not avoid. Still covering his mouth and nose with a cloth, he spoke.

“Yes... well, here's my business card... my address is on it...” He slowly drew a card from his pocket, and then hesitated. He turned and dropped the card on the ground near Sophie, seemingly afraid of handing it to her.

Yeah he doesn't like poor people.

[Hydron Clinic]

In a small medical clinic situated in one of the many slums of Hydron, a swarthy latin man sat behind his desk, going through various notes on his patience.

He was a pillar of the community. A former medic in the military, he left the force to open a clinic for the less fortunate. A aristocrat by blood, he lives in the slums and performs surgery for free.

Truly, he is a saint. A bastion of selflessness, and purity.

"Doctor, Doctor! An airship crashed! There are many wounded." Someone ran into his office.

"... I see. I will gladly treat their injuries." Doctor Pepper stood up from his desk, full of concern for his fellow man...

... and maybe a evil plan or two.
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Sophie looked down at the ground where the card fell, waiting for Knife to turn around before she eagerly picked it up and stuffed it in her pocket. She then procedded to rush home, wanting to get back with plenty of time to find something (not covered in sand or soot) to wear.

"I'll be there!" she exclaimed, rushing in the opposite direction towards the home she shared with her grandfather.

[...]

Crystal couldn't help but giggle a bit at Stark as he left the work to Sama. She stayed near the boy, eager to get to work-despite the workday being already done.

"Ohhh do I get to come too?!" Colette asked Jimi. She didn't really have any defined abilities yet

[...]

"I suppose she can come along..." Kanna decided "After all Melanie needs more friends within the circle, if you know what I mean. Perhaps Maize could be a sort of role model for my girl..."

Melanie didn't look too thrilled, but couldn't say no. After all Maize looked pretty nice.
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Shimera started jumping and clapping. "Oh, goodie! Let's hurry and find something!" she exclaimed as she started to prance around in the sand and look for something to do.


Hydron, close to the gate

KxS had finally, after a WAY too long time walking, found the source of the smoke. The airship that she had heard about crashed! This was awful!

She really wanted to see if anyone was hurt, but she was afraid of being seen. If she was caught, she didn't know what would happen. So, she kept out of sight as she looked at the aristocrats all around the ship. She hoped no one got seriously injured, let alone killed.
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Didymus flinched as Alice glared at him, and almost jumped down his throat.

I suppose I was asking for that...I did kind of mean to tease her...still, this is ALWAYS how it is...

He sighed.

"As you wish...lieutenant. Now let's not keep our reprimand waiting." he said, a tad glumly.

He started to make his way towards Mustang's office, not waiting for either of them (yet, but he wasn't planning on presenting himself to Mustang without Alice, he HAD called for both of them).

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[Hydron]

Stark headed off towards the ritzy part of town, and the very overpriced bar that he called his home away from home. However, even as visions of women and booze danced in his head, he was thinking about his new project.


Sama meanwhile raised an eyebrow as Stark headed off. He shrugged, and then turned to Crystal with a grin.

“Well, looks like this will work out well! I mean I can't exactly just let you have the job because you're my friend... but I know you're a great engineer and you'll pass the test for sure!”

[Military Post]

Alice seemed a bit offput, but less because of Didymus' comment and more because of the situation. She had failed in her mission, and it was quite possible that her sisters could use this as an excuse to get her canned from the military.

Once the two had arrived, they were ushered into Mustang's office.

“... Before we begin, I have a question. Did either of you see what happened to the Major? Tall man, blond hair, probably wearing a white suit instead of his uniform.”
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“... Before we begin, I have a question. Did either of you see what happened to the Major? Tall man, blond hair, probably wearing a white suit instead of his uniform.”


Didymus paused, searching his memory.

"...I believe I did see a man matching that description, sir, but I didn't keep a particularly close eye on him. I believe he was coming back with us, we tried to rally all the survivors we could, but I'm afraid I don't know his whereabouts, or...even...what happened to him at the end of the day."
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-Hydron-

Gallic grinned, “What I need from you is information...and possible recruitment of others. Out in the desert of bands of raiders, pirates, and so forth, correct? Well...I would be interested in employing them. I want you to track them down and let them know my offer. Anything you need, men to help guard you, supplies, weapons, etc, will be provided in addition to your pay at no charge.”

He gave the blonde girl a reassuring smile, “After all, I have to make sure my employees stay safe...”

Though, he'd totally push Rikku into a wheat thresher if it would promote his goals.



“Hey, I'm just as responsible for this as both of you,” Samuel said to Alice and Didymus as he walked with them, “Besides...I owe you both an explanation later as it is.”



Jimi frowned a little.

“I'm not much of an engineer, unfortunately,” Jimi said, “Hammah knows that stuff, really. I want to fly...That's what I've studied.”

“Bring it on!” Hammah said, ready to prove himself, “I'll carry on my father's legacy!”



“Excellent then...We can head to our building, I think,” Ethan said to Kanna, “Where should we send the children?”

“Not the opera,” Maize frowned.



“As it is, I don't think we should hang around the desert,” Cess said to Shimera, “We can find plenty of adventure in the city, if you know where to look...”

He grinned, and held out his hand to her.

“And I know exactly where to look.”

-Military Outpost-

Samuel frowned, thinking.

“I'm sorry sir, but I don't remember where he disappeared to,” Samuel said.
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Alice frowned when Samuel insisted on coming along. The truth was, she didn't want him here... she didn't want to hear his explanation in front of Mustang.

“I recall seeing him once... but I have no idea if he came back with us or not.”

Roy nodded, leaning back in his chair. “I see... okay. Now, somebody explain what happened on the ship.”

Alice tensed up.

[…]

Rikku listened to the explanation and nodded.

“I can do that easy! No problemo pal! How many do you need?”

[…]

Sama frowned a bit.

“Aw, don't worry about it! If you're good with airships, I'm sure Mr. Stark can employ you somehow.”
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Hydron

Spoony was with his sister Fork, talking with their mother, "...So, you see, mom, she's not so bad. I mean, ya, she's poor, but..."

Fork sighed and said, "Mother, I don't know if it's a good idea to indulge Spoony with this, if I can add in my own opinion."

Just then, Knife was walking back toward his wife and kids.
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Knife returned to his family and flashed a toothy grin.

“Ah, Spoony. Speaking of your young friend, are you? Well... I'm going ahead and inviting her over to the mansion for tonight.”

He knew his wife would be shocked and horrified, but Knife had his reasons...
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“I see... okay. Now, somebody explain what happened on the ship.”


Didymus stepped forward.

"Sir, in a nutshell..."

Didymus went on to explain what happened-the ambush, the shootout with the automation, (simply explaining that they had to "fight it off"), the crash, the holdup, Rikku, and even Gallic's apparent interest in her.

"...and so now here we are. So far, I don't think any of the aristocrats were hurt...except any MIA. But there weren't really any mentions of MIA ones or anything, but of course, the heads haven't been all counted here yet..."

He hadn't mentioned Samuel's stunt in detail.

He'd probably tell him to step forward about that later.
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-Hydron-

“As many as you can recruit,” Gallic said, “I'll pay per head as well...”

Sure, Gallic was willing to put up a lot of money, but it would be worth it to have an army of his own right outside the wall...Especially if he could get them all organized.

“My associate Walter will hash out any details,” Gallic then said, motioning to Walter, who stepped forward, nodding slightly to Rikku. “Unfortunately I have a few other matters to attend to...”

-Military Post-

Samuel was thankful that Didymus did not share his...gifts, with the Colonel. He was barely willing to let Didymus and Alice know, much less the rest of the military.

“Sir, if impossible, may I request we have the rest of the evening off?” Samuel inquired politely, “Truth be told, I'm sure we all have sand in places we didn't know we had, and our families might need us. I do have a teenage son I need to attend to.”

He also wanted enough private time to explain things to Didymus and Alice.
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"Hmmmm...okay!" Shimera replied with a smile, taking Cess' hand. "There doesn't seem to be much here anyway," she said with a giggle.


Close to Hydron's Gate

KxS inched closer to the gate to see what was going on. Almost everyone looked just fine.

She sighed...a lot of them looked so pretty, even in this situation. She looked at her hands. They were dirty and dusty. She adjusted her glasses and looked toward the desert again.

"Odd..." she thought. "Not all of them look like aristocrats..."

She shrugged mentally and just watched. Oddly enough, her eyes kept setting sight to one boy. She sighed silently. She figured that she was subconsciously looking at him on purpose.

"Just forget it, girl, you're too shy to even walk up to the guy. He wouldn't like you anyway," she told herself as she started to walk away.
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Alice listened on edge as Didymus recounted the story. She was relieved when he failed to mention Samuel's apparent invulnerability, and she would have to thank Didymus later. After all, now that the mission was over, Alice really had no way to order Didymus not to say anything. Their ranks were equal, and she had never once used her aristocratic blood to try to accomplish her military goals.

When Didymus finished speaking, Mustang leaned back, seemingly thinking. He had noticed Alice's tense demeanor when the boy first spoke, and her new calm, relaxed way now. That made Roy suspicious – but he knew better than to press it.

“... I see. The fact an automaton was already on the ship... that's not good. That ship was under military protection during the preparation... either we are dealing with a truly cunning culprit, or there was someone inside our own ranks who helped to smuggle that thing in...”

Mustang shook his head. “Well, that's not a concern for you lot. I'll have a friend in the Investigations Division check into it.”

Hughes investigating the military? Oh yeah, good idea, because that worked SO WELL in FMA. D8

Then Samuel made his inquiry and Mustang nodded.

“Of course. You've all done your duty well. I wish you had not lost a multi-million dollar airship and exposed the city's leaders to the unchecked wilderness...” Mustang paused, and then smirked. “... but perhaps next time, the nobles will be more willing to entertain a greater military presence.”

He stood up. “At any rate, you've all earned a rest.”

[Hydron]

Rikku seemed ecstatic, not having a clue she was working for a very evil man. She turned to Walter, still bubbly and grinning.

“Sounds good to me! Okay, so where do we start? Do you want to come with to the desert? We can head to Rat Cellar and ask some of the worst thugs I know!”

Sounds fun.
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