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Post by Champ on Apr 26, 2009 21:55:38 GMT -4
"Hmmm...." Champ hummed to himself. He placed his hand on his chin, pretending to think. "Yeah, no," He said, "I'm just not buying it."
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Post by Zoomer on Apr 26, 2009 21:57:25 GMT -4
Alex sat on his windowsill, legs dangling against the outer wall.
"Well, if you were really just guys going out drinking, then you might wear your uniforms to impress others...but I know for a fact that none of you are members of the family that lives in that house. I know everybody around here...." He said in a raised voice across the yard.
Alex, still looking like a teenage kid who was getting in over his head, dropped down, and started walking over.
".....so why'd you break in?"
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Post by Jakob on Apr 26, 2009 21:58:09 GMT -4
"We had business to take care of for Skyway Patrol. That's all that we're able to tell you. If you don't mind, we'd like to leave without a fuss."
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Post by Zoomer on Apr 26, 2009 22:00:30 GMT -4
"Well, too bad. You need a warrant to search a place like that....so either show it, or I call the cops. I have surveillance set up out here, and it'll be no trouble to bring you in after that." The kid said defiantly.
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Post by Jakob on Apr 26, 2009 22:27:54 GMT -4
"Have you ever heard of the USA Patriot Act?" the Lieutenant asked. "It was used to impose martial law in the time of a crisis for national safety precautions. Sure it got loads of ultimately innocent people thrown in jail or executed, but it was what allowed a country to not get totally destroyed.
That being said," the Lieutenant continued, "look what happened to Europe. There's no telling what the hell will happen next after the Cluster pulls off a stunt like that."
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Post by Zoomer on Apr 26, 2009 22:37:10 GMT -4
"True. I thought most people had forgotten about that.....it's practically ancient. Anyway, tell me why you're here, at least......or else there WILL be trouble, as you're definitely not related to any American authority. That said, unless you can prove that you're FBI, CIA or the like, then I'll assume you're some private organization or foreign spies of one sort or another. And if that is the case, then even if I can't contact some sort of authority, you'll still have some trouble on your hands......either from this guy,", he said, gesturing towards Champ, "or from me."
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Post by Jakob on Apr 26, 2009 22:41:12 GMT -4
Reacting in a mocking matter would be unnecessary.
"I am not at liberty to discuss this. If you don't mind, we must be off, for obvious reasons."
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Post by Zoomer on Apr 26, 2009 22:46:32 GMT -4
"And who said you could leave? You try to escape, you will be disarmed and immobilized. Use force, and I can't be held responsible for what might happen to you." He said, sounding increasingly cocky and overconfident.
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Post by Jakob on Apr 26, 2009 22:55:44 GMT -4
the Lieutenant's goggles reflected moving light. His head turned, as if noticing something. He muttered something to himself and pulled out a small grenade. He threw it to the ground. A small flash and billowing smoke.
A sniper rifle cracked from a distance. A green streak punched into the smokescreen.
There was still smoke when Jakob arrived. He was loading an extra shell into his sniper rifle.
The smoke cleared. Nothing was there.
Jakob kicked the ground. He missed. His sniper rifle disappeared into his armor.
"I just got there to take the shot. What happened?" Jakob asked Champ.
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Post by Champ on Apr 26, 2009 23:00:18 GMT -4
"Nothing really," Champ said, "I just noticed this guy dragging his unconscious buddies into the forest and then everyone showed up."
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Post by Jakob on Apr 26, 2009 23:03:48 GMT -4
"Anything in detail? Namely the way they acted and what they did?" Jakob asked. He seemed more shaky than usual.
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Post by Zoomer on Apr 26, 2009 23:05:43 GMT -4
"I should've just taken them out.....sorry for the delay. But as far as I could tell, they were just being very evasive, sighting the Patriot Act as an excuse. Oh, and they had come out of one of the houses down the street carrying a laptop." He replied, then turned toward Champ. "Oh, and Sorry for being rude.....I'm Alex." He added, extending his hand.
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Post by Champ on Apr 26, 2009 23:10:20 GMT -4
Champ shook it. "Champ Mars," He said, "Nice to meet you."
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Post by Zoomer on Apr 26, 2009 23:13:11 GMT -4
"Nice sword. A bit old-fashioned, though. I like my equipment to be a bit more modern."
Alex then proceeded to pull out a plasma-based energy blade and activate it from seemingly nowhere, then deactivated it.....and let it dissapear again.
"So, Jakob, what're we dealing with here?"
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Post by Jakob on Apr 26, 2009 23:30:07 GMT -4
"They had the laptop with them when they vanished?" Jakob asked. Both nodded.
Jakob shook his head. If he wanted to know what they were up to, he would have needed the laptop.
But it proved to be rather difficult. Even at such a disadvantage, the one managed to beat both him and KPG, using his initial order to protect KPG in the event of danger.
Jakob realised that his reactions were more predictable than ever. He'd need to get further updates.
There is so little time now.
"I don't know for sure yet. But I think that what happened with Europe is not going to continue here."
KPG was injured. The submachine guns were advanced enough to pierce his powered armor. Two wounds in the stomach region. Merely skin injuries. No damage to organs.
If not for Jakob returning him to home base and patch-up, the wounds could have turned nasty.
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