Darwin's Soldiers: Disruptive Selection

MrDrake · **Reply #4820 on:** March 07, 2012, 11:41:58 PM

"No, I guess you're right" Aimee replied, extending her own to shake Anne's hand "I'm Aimee....just Aimee" she explained, giving her a slight nod as she shook Anne's hand before letting go of it and folding her arms as she did give off a bit of a smile as well.

"You'll have to excuse me too, feeling a little distressed with what I've been through is all. But other than that, yeah, I guess all is well" Aimee glanced over Anne for just a moment "So then....what's your story? How did you get here?"

Serris · **Reply #4821 on:** March 08, 2012, 04:09:38 AM

(Unnamed Platanna Town hotel)

Dr. Bailey nodded. "That'll do."

He then put his feet on the table. "Though it would be best if we did some prep work before we head out to our next destination. There, I will see what I can unlock from the databases."

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(Platanna Town Medical Center)

Gustave cracked his hands and turned to Aisha. His vertical pupils bored into her. "You better be damn right about that," he said.

As soon as Spc. Crota's words reached him, he smiled. "Fight? Hells ya! It's what I love to do!"

"Explains why he's so scarred up," Neville muttered as he adjusted his pistol hidden underneath a light windbreaker.

"Gustave," Dr. Zanasiu said. "Judging from your condition, I think it would be best if you avoid physical combat for now."

At this point, a nurse came into the room. "Mr. Chiumbo, you are free to go," she said as she carefully removed Gustave's IV and placed a bandage on his arm.

He then got out of bed and stood up. He facepalmed as he realized that all his clothes had been destroyed by the violent fight he was nearly killed in.

"Anyone got some clothes?" he asked. "I am not going to be kicking ass in a f---ing hospital gown!"

Alfred got out of the bathroom in the room and shut the door behind him. "Well, Gustave, we'll just have to get you some new clothes. And-"

"Do you have my gun?"

"It's in the car."

"Come on, let's go," Gustave said.

An Wolf orderly stopped him as he stepped out of the room. "Sir, could you please return that gown?"

Gustave glared at him. "I don't have any clothes so I'd appreciate it if you f--- off and let me have something to keep me decent!" he snarled.

Alfred silently hoped that Gustave didn't do something rash - like throw the orderly through a door. Even in his injured state, he was still far stronger than a Human.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #4822 on:** March 09, 2012, 04:07:55 AM

Sharon smiled, pleased to see that her two friends were getting along so well. Neither of them seemed to know many others on the team, so she was glad to give both of them someone to talk to.

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"Awesome," agreed Shelton. "So, you're playing the video on all the screens in the base right now?"

Cancerian Tiger · **Reply #4823 on:** March 10, 2012, 11:07:47 PM

"Well, to make a long story short, it al started with a normal day at the lab I worked at. Then, some freak with long claws somehow got in and killed the janitor right in front of me. Next I knew, all hell broke loose and I ended up coming along with the group. And now we're here," Dr. Williams explained.

MrDrake · **Reply #4824 on:** March 10, 2012, 11:54:28 PM

"Long claws? Sounds similar to one I did fight once before" Aimee spoke, but in turn, just shrugged it off "But all in all, it's still good to meet you Anne" she added in. Her gaze did shift to Sharon for a moment "So, I take it until everyone gets back, we're just going to be waiting around? Any idea on where we're all suppose to be headed to next?"

Aimee glanced to Anne again, giving her another small smile, and in a way, pleased that she too, hadn't asked about her metal arms and how she got them. having to relay that story all the time, wasn't something that Aimee really liked doing, but if need be, she would again.

Serris · **Reply #4825 on:** March 12, 2012, 01:47:14 AM

Dr. Bailey shook his head.

"No. My computer isn't listed in the data bases. If its anything like Pelvanida, I'll need to sync up my computer. And for security reasons, a physical cable connection is needed."

He then poured himself a cup of coffee. "Well, at least we know what to do when the time comes."

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #4826 on:** March 12, 2012, 03:37:49 AM

Sharon nodded. "Yup. Just waiting for the others to get back."

She thought for a while, and her eyes lit up. "Let's go do something! I'll treat you both to drinks at the bar next store; I saw they have absinthe, I've always wanted to try absinthe!"

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Shelton grumbled. He kind of wanted that video sent out as soon as possible. "All right. Thanks for your help."

He went to his room to change his clothes and wash up a bit more.

MrDrake · **Reply #4827 on:** March 12, 2012, 04:37:58 AM

Aimee shrugged at that "Sure, I'm up for a drink, perhaps it'll take my mind off things for a while....that, and it'll be good too I guess, relax and unwind" she spoke up with a little nod "Though, I haven't heard of absinthe myself, then again, I don't usually go out drinking as such at bars, well, not lately anyway. But hey, as I said, I'm still up for a drink, and trying something new....always a good experience I suppose you could say" she added in with a small laugh as well.

"You in Anne?" Aimee decided to then ask Anne, glancing at her with a bit of a smile again.

Cancerian Tiger · **Reply #4828 on:** March 12, 2012, 11:37:54 PM

"Of course," Dr. Williams replied with a smile as she joined Aimee and Sharon.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #4829 on:** March 13, 2012, 12:02:21 AM

"Awesome!" Sharon beamed, and led the way towards the bar.

Shelton had just returned to the breakfast area when he saw the three girls heading for the exit. "Where are you three going?" he asked.

"Somewhere you're not invited," Sharon smiled, exiting the hotel.

Shelton shrugged and returned to the dining room. Breakfast was over and the tables were being cleared. Lunch was in an hour.

(OOC: Is anyone on the team still in the breakfast area?)

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #4830 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:50:16 AM

Neku flickered into appearance next to the three ladies.
"Absinthe, huh? I gotta say I am curious about it. Mind if I tag along?"
He chuckled, his voice slightly distorted as if by static...

Nick22 · **Reply #4831 on:** March 13, 2012, 07:57:48 PM

Just send me the nill for the gown Landon said to the orderly " lets just get Gustave out of here ands back to the others" Landon said..Aisha turned and headed out towards the SUV. 'Once we stop and get the others its on to putting Dragonstorm ouyt of the way for good.

Serris · **Reply #4832 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:07:44 AM

(Platanna Town Hospital)

The orderly frowned and handed the hospital bill to Dr. Landon.

Spc. Crota then slithered up to the group with a check and a small vial of a clear, pale-yellow liquid in hand.

"Specialist, I demand to know where you were for the last twenty minutes!" Sgt. Masters said.

Spc. Crota opened his mouth. Drops of his venom could be seen on the tips of his fangs. "Donated some venom and got compensated for it."

The sergeant snatched the check from the Eastern Diamondback's hands and looked over it. "Sixty dollars for biting a beaker with plastic wrap over it!" he exclaimed.

"You'd do better selling your venom on the black market," Gustave said. "You'd get at least ten times that amount. Hell, if you're the right type of snake, you can get a couple grand."

Sgt. Masters frowned. "You know that it is a felony to sell venoms, right?

"Didn't Crota just do that?"

"He donated and was compensated? There's a difference."

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(Unnamed Platanna Town Hotel)

(OOC - The Mongoose Cobalt soldier is watching TV.)

The Mongoose Cobalt soldier was watching TV and munching on some catfish jerky.

Two rambunctious Northern Copperhead hatchlings were chasing each other as their parents were coiled up on another couch and reading some magazines.

The soldier grabbed a brochure sitting on the table. He opened it and started reading:

Sonoran Storm - Texas's Only Snake Dancing Troupe!

Starring:

Ambika Viradia [next to a picture of a beautiful steel-blue Common Krait wearing a simple but elegant gold circlet on her head]

JosÈ CaldÈron [next to a picture of an Eastern coral snake. The top of a flowing black cape fastened by a gold clasp shaped like a fang can be seen just at the bottom of the picture. The visible part of his head and "neck" are marked with alternating black and yellow stripes.]

Tamara Bhat [next to the picture of an Indian Cobra with her hood flared out. Her hood is adorned with a veil composed of finely woven gold chain. Her expression is one of seriousness and power]

Red Prammanasudh [next to a picture of Red Headed Krait wearing a rather elegant looking silver circlet on his head. The top of a flowing silver cape can be seen at the bottom of the picture. A brooch ]

Santosh Gupta [next to a picture of an Indian Gray Mongoose wearing a turban and holding a elegantly decorated talwar]

He put the brochure back. He had a very bad experience with snake dancing. Needless to say, only his natural resistance to cobra venom saved his life (and he almost took off a fellow soldier's arm with his dress sword). It was then that he learned that Snakes who perform in snake dances wear mouthguards that cover their fangs to prevent accidental envenomation and weapons used are dulled to prevent serious injury.

(OOC - Snake dancing is the Darwin's Soldiers-verse equivalent of snake charming. Think martial arts mixed with dance. There is a strong Indian influence <in real life, snake charming is practiced in India>)

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #4833 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:45:49 AM

Sharon hid her frown. This was supposed to be a girl's only trip, there were just things you couldn't talk about with a guy around. "Sure, but I can't afford to buy you a drink too."

She walked into the bar and bought three rounds of absinthe.

While they were waiting, she asked, "So, what have you been up to, Neku? I don't remember seeing you with the team before."

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #4834 on:** March 16, 2012, 05:31:46 AM

Shelton sat in the room watching the cleaning staff prepare the room for lunch.

It suddenly dawned on him how bored he was. Hey, how close are you guys to being back? he texted James.

Nick22 · **Reply #4835 on:** March 16, 2012, 11:41:23 PM

landon took the bill and put it in his pocket.. lets head out everyone i'm anxious to get going ' he said as he headed towards the front doors-which were sliding.. ' gustave.. once we get you up to speed -and recovered- you can help us finish the job with dragonstorm.. theres only one base left i believe..

Serris · **Reply #4836 on:** March 17, 2012, 02:37:57 PM

(Platanna Town Medical Center parking lot)

Dr. Zanasiu had buckled himself in the driver's seat. He grabbed his phone as it vibrated. He saw the message from Shelton.

"Just picked Gustave from the hospital." he texted.

"Who was that?" Alfred asked as he helped Gustave into the back seat.

"Shelton, he's wondering where the hell are we," Dr. Zanasiu said as he started the ignition.

Spc. Crota used his arms to haul himself into the SUV He then slithered into the second row of seats. He raised his body up and pulled out an empty pistol magazine from a pocket on his uniform. "Yeah, we better get some more ammo; we don't want a repeat of that clusterf--- outside Deadwood." As he did so, the vial of venom he had taken fell out of his pocket. "S---! Someone grab it!" he shouted as the vial rolled towards the open door.

Sgt. Masters was the next to climb in. He grabbed the vial with his hands, stuck it in his mouth - vertically - and hauled himself up into the SUV. He then slithered to the other side of the SUV.

Alfred looked visibly disgusted at Sgt. Masters opening his jaw so wide. Granted, he already knew that Snakes were capable of doing so but it was still unnerving - as was Spc. Crota's habit of repeatedly flicking his forked tongue in and out.

The Bushmaster then took the vial of venom out of his mouth and looked at it. He then turned to Spc. Crota. "Specialist, where did you get this!?" he demanded. He showed the vial to everyone - it read "Raw Black Mamba venom (800 mL). Warning! Highly toxic! "

Spc. Crota shrugged. "Swiped it off the table when the dude managing the venom donation wasn't looking."

Sgt. Masters pocketed the venom. "There's enough venom in that vial to kill eighty Humans!"

Dr. Zanasiu sighed. "Look, we might need it if we face a Dragonstorm experiment. And Crota, give it to Dr. Landon."

"But-"

"Crota! Do it!"

Spc. Crota sighed and handed his vial to the doctor. "Here."

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(Unnamed Platanna Town hotel)

The Mongoose Cobalt soldier went up to Shelton. He had a cup of hot tea in hand. He then sat on a couch and put his feet on a table. "So Shelton, what's next on the agenda?" he asked casually.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #4837 on:** March 18, 2012, 03:26:04 AM

"New Peenemunde Harbor," Shelton replied. "I've been there once already, and I'm not excited to go back."

He glanced at his colleague, and realized something. "Hey, sorry I never learned it before, but what's your name?"

(OOC: I was thinking somebody other than myself or Serris should get a chance to name a public domain character. Anyone who's willing?)
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Gustave winced as he tried to climb into the SUV. "Hey, a little help?" he asked an observing doctor.

"If you can't board a vehicle by yourself, you're not ready to leave the hospital," the doctor replied.

Gustave gritted his teeth and forced himself inside. "Don't touch me," he snapped at Neville, who had made to grab his arm and assist.

Zachary was the last to board the SUV. "Right, let's move out, James," he said.

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Sharon's, Aimee's, and Anne's absinthe had been served, three fancy glasses of green liquid that smelled strongly of licorice. The bartender balanced a cube of sugar on a specialized spoon over each glass, and dripped water slowly onto the cube until it was saturated. For a few minutes, the cube dissolved into the drink, making it cloudy. Finally, it was ready to drink.

"So fancy!" Sharon took a small sip and her eyes almost rolled into the back of her head. "Mmmm..." It was rather bitter, but she had unusual tastes. But it was definitely the strongest alcoholic drink she'd ever had. We certainly won't be getting any refills, she thought.

MrDrake · **Reply #4838 on:** March 18, 2012, 04:06:52 AM

(ooc: I can give him a name if you wish, it's a simple name based upon another character from, well, another show....so um yeah XD)

The Moongoose soldier looked at Shelton for a moment before answering his question "It's Chris, Chris McLean"

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Aimee glanced over at where Neku was, still just quietly wondering to herself as to why he had returned here. But for now, she wanted to just shrug it off and not worry about that anymore as her attention turned to her drink in front of herself.

She sniffed it lightly, taking in the rather strong aroma of it before she too, took a sip of her own drink "Whoa....now that is a strong drink" and in turn, after a few seconds had passed, she took another sip of her drink again.

Serris · **Reply #4839 on:** March 19, 2012, 01:42:09 AM

Dr. Zanasiu pulled out of the parking lot and headed back to the hotel. As they did so, an ambulance with lights and sirens going pulled into the parking lot.

Neville squeezed himself between Dr. Landon and Aisha. "Man Gustave's in a bad mood," he muttered.

Gustave sat in the backseat next to Alfred. "Can you believe this s---! They want to keep me there for the next two days!"

"Well, Gustave, you did nearly die," Alfred replied.

Gustave said nothing but stared out the window. He was looking forward to the day he fulled healed and could resume brawling.