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2024.02.19 22:16 QuillAndTrowel [HF] Retraining
The cavalry rode to the top of the hill and stopped. They looked down into the Yellow Creek and saw a pack of wolves wrestling in the dust. A man with a long gun dismounted his horse and kneeled in the dirt. He propped the barrel in between two yellow rocks, rocks that looked like they’d been put in place for this very purpose. He looked down the top of the rifle, lining up the rear notch with the front iron post. His pupil, the two sights, and the mass of wolves were all in perfect alignment. It was just a matter of everything staying in perfect place when he squeezed the trigger.
The Major looked at the man that had his eyes down the sights and said, “Shoot straight now, boy.” The man, startled by this unexpected and unwelcome advice twitched just as he was inching the steel trigger back toward his face, causing his finger to slip and the hot lead round to ricochet off the rock and pling off towards the moon. The wolves stopped their fight and looked at the horses at the crest of the hill.
“Well, thunder, Sir!” the excited marksman shot.
“What thunder, Reed! You missed!” the Major snapped. “Send him back to remedial training, Sergeant.”
The man sitting on the dapple grey horse behind the Major’s mare looked at the Major and said simply, “Yes, Sir.” Then he looked at the flustered marksman, “Mount up, Reed. Back to Day One training when we return to camp. Johnson: You will be his instructor, again. When you say he is fit to ride and shoot again, then he will be allowed back in the saddle. I will validate your assessment.”
Johnson made no sound, but nodded his head at his Sergeant, and then looked at Reed.
Reed slipped his long gun back into the case attached to the leather straps on his horse’s side, and checked his revolver to make sure it was clean, loaded, and ready to go. He pulled himself up into the saddle and dug his spurs into the horse’s side. He rode behind the Major’s mare all the way back.
Johnson rode up beside him and said, “I saw what happened. Don’t worry. You’re the best shot in this outfit and everybody knows it. We’ll get this training done in no time and then we can head out again. Water under the bridge.”
Reed didn’t acknowledge Johnson’s words. He didn’t look at him. He didn’t look at anything except the back of the Major’s head who was about three lengths ahead. He saw his coarse, dusty, brown hair and imagined what the next ride would look like with the Captain in charge. Captain deserved a promotion, he thought. Reed kept on riding, steady, feeling his revolver on his thigh, staring at the back of the Major’s head and said, mostly to himself, “water under the bridge.”
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The Major looked at the man that had his eyes down the sights and said, “Shoot straight now, boy.” The man, startled by this unexpected and unwelcome advice twitched just as he was inching the steel trigger back toward his face, causing his finger to slip and the hot lead round to ricochet off the rock and pling off towards the moon. The wolves stopped their fight and looked at the horses at the crest of the hill.
“Well, thunder, Sir!” the excited marksman shot.
“What thunder, Reed! You missed!” the Major snapped. “Send him back to remedial training, Sergeant.”
The man sitting on the dapple grey horse behind the Major’s mare looked at the Major and said simply, “Yes, Sir.” Then he looked at the flustered marksman, “Mount up, Reed. Back to Day One training when we return to camp. Johnson: You will be his instructor, again. When you say he is fit to ride and shoot again, then he will be allowed back in the saddle. I will validate your assessment.”
Johnson made no sound, but nodded his head at his Sergeant, and then looked at Reed.
Reed slipped his long gun back into the case attached to the leather straps on his horse’s side, and checked his revolver to make sure it was clean, loaded, and ready to go. He pulled himself up into the saddle and dug his spurs into the horse’s side. He rode behind the Major’s mare all the way back.
Johnson rode up beside him and said, “I saw what happened. Don’t worry. You’re the best shot in this outfit and everybody knows it. We’ll get this training done in no time and then we can head out again. Water under the bridge.”
Reed didn’t acknowledge Johnson’s words. He didn’t look at him. He didn’t look at anything except the back of the Major’s head who was about three lengths ahead. He saw his coarse, dusty, brown hair and imagined what the next ride would look like with the Captain in charge. Captain deserved a promotion, he thought. Reed kept on riding, steady, feeling his revolver on his thigh, staring at the back of the Major’s head and said, mostly to himself, “water under the bridge.”
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2024.02.10 19:11 AlbyonAbsey 101 Demigods Trapped in a Cloud - a Strange & Fantastical Location ready to Drag & Drop into your games.
Welcome to Zarratolpa!
Such blue skies to greet us this warm and sun-filled day, that all might wish to pursue their rest; to lay upon cool grasses green, where the mind may wander, and be lost to dreams or premonitions rare. And as that gentle vision-veil is drawn, the curious Traveller discerns the glint of divine paths meandering skywards, there. Such warmth and wonder soon pervades, with the sense of many a watchful eye; be there shadows, or dancing lights, just out of reach, beyond one's gaze? A patron? Pact? A bargain or a bond? Dare you wander the Cloud of Zarratolpa, where the Demigods shall dance, dabble & decide?What is Zarratolpa?
A cloud within which one hundred and one forgotten, faded, or ill-fated Demigods reside. Have they hidden themselves away from the troubles of the many planes? Or are they trapped, their influences barred, their domains destroyed? Or is this merely somewhere to play, and to slumber; to wait, and to watch? Among the Demigods, too, are some who simply wish not to be found, and yet all - being Demigods - expect (nay, demand) some level of submission, repentance, adoration, and veneration. Across the many realms these deities are viewed variously - often as imps, fairies, wisps, and spirits. Other times as sounds, or a presence behind the shadows, at the edges of what is known, and unknown. This cloud in which they now dwell is a most curious place, where one may encounter the deities in various divine states and assignations, often brought forth by pious petition, prayer, and reverent yearning, or simply by treading on a tail, or knocking over a milk-pail.Sights, Sounds, & Smells
Use this section as a quick reference during play, or at the start of a Session to refresh your GM senses! Sights - Delicate mists that curl and wash gently about you. - Unusual fungi and soft coral-like growths that shimmer and sparkle in near-transparency. - Strange, orb-like lights that float and dance upon the air. - Delicate crystal shards that seem to sprout from the air, and grow at unlikely angles.Sounds - A shimmering, twinkling chime. - Occasional distant rumble of thunder. - Gentle pitter-pattering. Footsteps, perhaps? Or distant rain? - Faint voices, barely discernible, like prayers carried on a gentle breeze.
Smells
- Milk & honey. - Ale, wine, & mead. - Perfumed fire & incense. - The forest after a rainstorm, meadows bathed in summer sun, seawater against the rocky cliffs.
Local Economy
If the mortal realms and the many creatures and peoples therein have asked, or begged, or prayed for it, whether in secret silence in the darkest of nights, or as a maddening throng on the bloodiest of battlefield, its echoes are somewhere here. Unusual beasts and creatures feed upon these unanswered petitions which, in turn, are devoured by the demigods. Adventurers find their way here, too - seeking holy intervention, or divine inspiration. Being ever fair, the demigods devise consequences according to their whims; sacrosanct and all-hallowed.Imports
Prayers arrive, it is true, as do contracts (broken and fulfilled), proclamations, appeasements, sacrifices, offerings, curses, blasphemes, and fractured hopes. Some believe, too, that this is where the spirits of lost children come to reside eternally.Exports
Whispers and signs in dreams, for the most part, seeding all manner of divine vision and holy quest, birthing saints and temples, imparting new worlds and old stars into the chaos and fabric of infinity. The whims of Zarratolpa’s demigods have shaped the fates of much, and of many, from the trivial to the eternal.Lodgings & Shelter
Anything - or, indeed, everything - that one might imagine or wish for is possible in Zarratolpa. A pagoda of shimmering gold, with cushions stuffed with honey, and coated in silk? Or perhaps a roaring camp-fire seven hundred feet tall, a silver jug of endless mead, and a magical boar whose roasted flesh is restored with each dawn? Dream of it, picture it within the mind's eye, and all shall be yours upon which to lay your head, and to fill your empty soul, and to rest..Hierarchy & Political Structure
The scales of divinity are forever in flux; each deity watchful, scheming, plotting an unbounded cosmic path, the motives of which no mortal may ever derive. Might one demi-god lord over another? Finding status far above or below? Or are such considerations the folly of petty mortals?Culture
Each god resides within its own uniquely divine state, sometimes according to that over which they are lord, often times in a manner that will leave mortal bewildered and confounded. Whether such a state may be construed as containing "culture" is entirely for the mortal realm to debate, a such things are ripe for (mis) interpretation. For Divine States, see the random table below.State of Divinity
Each Demigod exists in a "Divine State" - sometimes elemental, at other times physical, or even dream-like and ephemeral. Whatever presence the Demigod wishes to inhabit, your Adventurers will perhaps come to know of it, and to recognise it. Should you so wish, roll 1d100 on the table below to realise this aspect of the deity you have called forth, or simply choose your favourite! 1 - 10 - A slick ooze that flaps and tumbles pathetically towards you. You sense its longing; its hunger. 11 -20 - A crisp whisper that flickers all around you, it is hard to discern, and wishes not to approach. 21 - 30 - A vague sense of longing and fear and disquiet. You feel you are watched. 31 - 40 - A thickness in your throat begins to choke you, before a thread of twine and muck, hair and wire is pulled from your mouth. 41 - 50 - A gentle breeze that arrives, cooling your brow, and calming your tempers. 51 - 60 - A lilting, angular music, from beneath the earth and from the stars above. It chimes, throbs, and pulsates the closer it gets. 61 - 70 - A prickling pain dances across your flesh, leaving bruises and strange marks and symbols upon your skin. 71 - 80 - A flock of tiny, pin-prick sized creatures, swarming about you, the presence of the deity carried somewhere within. 81 - 90 - A standing stone erupts from the ground before you, a wide crack in its front reveals the beady-eye of its deity. 91 - 100 - A dark portal of unspooling space before you, its gloom enticing, its voice a lingering echo of time and space. 101 - A vast ball of shimmering, pulsating light. A voice from within bends the knee, unspools the mind, and causes you to weep uncontrollably.Holy Symbols
Each divinity blesses its followers with a totemic artefact or item that may in some way be carried or worn. These items may be inscribed with the holy symbol(s) representative of each demigod, or with runes, prayers, holy rites, and scriptures. Roll 1d100 on the table below to discern its form, or choose your favourite. 1 - 5 - a three-pronged branding seared upon the flesh. 6 - 10 - a charred ear worn about the neck on a thread of scorched leather. 11 - 15 - a glass wand that glows with holy light when near to its adherent's temples. 16 - 20 - A triangular-shaped mark upon the palm of one hand. 21 - 25 - A green rod of fire and flame. 26 - 30 - A silver circlet speckled with blinking eyes. 31 - 35 - A square-edged ring of brass imbued with divine arcana. 36 - 40 - A dragon-scale glove worn upon the right hand. 41 - 45 - A small yellow bird perched upon the shoulder that twitters messages from the divine. 46 - 50 - A golden javelin tipped with a dimly illuminating orb that flickers on and off. 51 - 55 - A noose worn about the neck. 56 - 60 - A crown of animal horns and antlers. 61 - 65 - A triangular medallion of both fire and ice. 66 - 70 - A shield emblazoned with a half-moon. 71 - 75 - A breast-plate upon which is nailed a single severed tongue. 76 - 80 - An adamantine dagger with a bejewelled scabbard. 81 - 85 - One missing finger from the left hand. 86 - 90 - A silver chalice able to turn any liquid to a holy water. 91 - 95 - A small eight-spoked wheel, worn or marked upon the adherent. 96 - 100 - A delicately small blue flower, hidden from sight somewhere upon the person. 101 - A white hot star, roughly the size of a fist, that burns brilliantly, hovering a few feet above the head of its follower(s).Divine Offerings
For each capricious turn, and unfathomable urge, the whims and desires of the many Demi-Gods are writ large in legends and lore. In return for their divine aid or assistance some may call for offerings, others for sacrifice. Roll 1d100 on the table below to decide what the Deity desires, or choose as you see fit. 1-5 - A soul, freshly plucked. 6-10 - An eye, or tooth; a tongue, or a finger. 11-15 - The moon caught in a filthy puddle. 16-20 - A golden chalice of golden blessed wine. 21-25 - A songbird's sing. 26-30 - The last ray of sunlight. 31-35 - The first sprig of harvest's wheat. 36-40 - The glance of a stranger's longing. 41-45 - A sackful of sea-glass. 46-50 - A fistful of moorland mist. 51-55 - A moment of your time. 56-60 - The wings of a flea able to carry a dragon's tooth. 61-65 - One truth, and one lie. 66-70 - A magnificent feast. 71-75 - A temple built in their honour. 76-80 - A song composed that celebrates their divinity. 81-85 - An ocean in an oyster shell. 86-90 - The crown of a king or a queen. 91-95 - A drop of eternity. 96-101 - All that you own. For an added dimension of divine cruelty, we recommend flipping a coin to decide whether such an offering will result in a showering of blessings, or a cacophony of curses!Trinket Roll-Table
ROLL 1d20 for a ZARRATOLPA TRINKET 1 - A severed head that recites terrible poetry. 2 - A small wooden chalice flecked with peeling gold leaf. 3 - A silver dagger studded with infernal jewels. 4 - A circlet fashioned from gut and fish-eyes. 5 - A censer packed full of tiny, smouldering skulls. 6 - A strip of golden cloth torn from some holy vestment. 7 - A gleamingly bright brass nail. 8 - A withered finger furnishing a silver ring. 9 - A small leather pouch made from flayed flesh. 10 - Several knuckle bones inscribed with names of the dead. 11 - A small prayer book depicting ancient diagrams and depictions of portal-travel. 12 - A golden bell that chimes in reverse. 13 - A buckler embedded with a face that screams with impassioned rage when the shield is used. 14 - A candle of black wax. 15 - A glittering veil dotted with tearful pearls. 16 - A breastplate of clockwork that chimes for sacrifice and offerings. 17 - A small shred of cloth smeared with sweet and heady smelling grease. 18 - A beating heart. 19 - A cloak studded with tiny portals too small for anything, or anyone, to pass through. 20 - A bottomless satchel in which resides one thousand hungry souls.Some Adventure Hooks
What brings your Party to Zarratolpa? What fates have brought this strange assembly of Demigods to the attentions of your Adventurers? Roll 1d6 to discern : 1 - None of the major - or even minor - Gods dare place their divine faith in your hapless, feckless band of (mis)Adventurers. Seek then, you must, the disastrous Demigods of Zarratolpa, and hope that their blessings may aid you. 2 - A band of orphans are being terrorised by all manner of capricious spirits, and need help. Zarratolpa may be home to whatever is responsible. 3 - A deceased loved one or friend of the Party has had their spirit wrongly absorbed into Zarratolpa. Is something awry? Or merely a slip of the divine hand? Only a visit into this holy cloud shall discern. 4 - A terrible enemy must be defeated. Their weaknesses having been identified, a small band of Demigods are required to aid in the final battle. 5 - A monarch has tasked the Party with providing divine entertainments for their upcoming coronation. What better assembly than the Demigods of Zarratolpa. 6 - An artefact of immense power has been stolen, and has been hidden somewhere within the mists of Zarratolpa. This list is by no means exhaustive, and is intended simply to stir the pot of your own imagination. Use them as starting-points, or ignore them entirely in favour of your own Adventure Hooks!
Demigods of Note:
ancestries and origins have not been allocated, allowing the GM to assign as appropriate.The following roll-table allows you to randomise the Demigod(s) your Players will encounter during their time in Zarratolpa. Given, too, is the domain upon which they shower their blessings or curses, gifts or terrors. Roll 1d100, or choose from the table below : 1 - Morrovoth, the Moss-Lord 2 - Brish-Banya, King of the Newts 3 - Skrit, God of Fish-Hooks 4 - Crhthka, Coal-God 5 - Imminence, God of Vague Recognition 6 - The Glimmer, Lord of the Warped Glaze 7 - Shrowdunn, Heaver of Drowning 8 - Enmasse, Keeper of Crows 9 - Fathming, Lady of the Looking Glass 10 - Agata, Goddess of the Not-There 11 - Pruuwer, The Button Finder 12 - Prish, King of Swallows 13 - Peekle, the Flea-God 14 - Griss, our Lord of Coagulation 15 - Simmer, the Maddening Hare 16 - Osh, Beater of Shadows 17 - Maladark, The Rot Speaker 18 - Three-Cub, Prince of Card-Cheats 19 - Vossen, The Blade-Blunter 20 - Selene, Lady of Bitter Poisons 21 - Bolden, God of the Fresh Breeze 22 - Ish, the Spider Imp 23 - Parcel, Lover of Twine 24 - Doth, The Unwise Oath-maker 25 - The Need-Fire, Solstice Flame Bringer 26 - Tillin, Stitch Stealer 27 - Wollen, Giver of Blood-Broths 28 - Skeellan, Leaf Hoarder 29 - Peewit, Counter of Sand-Grains 30 - Zeelan, the Grave Sleeper 31 - Aelar, the Rue Sprig 32 - Ne’erfellergoraxis, The Nut-Charmer 33 - The Tollun Warning of Morn 34 - Meesh, Mother of Flies 35 - Alack, Totem of Bitterness 36 - Brizzan, the Wisp Shepherdess 37 - Sprung, the Lockstopper 38 - Not-Hing, of the Nooning Nose 39 - Shisk, God of the Song of the Butter Whisk 40 - Krot, Lord of Cramps 41 - Kib, Seeder of Crumbs 42 - Boggun, Seer of Hagstones 43 - Plesh, the Milk Curdler 44 - Lyawt, Lady of the Overslept 45 - Gussin, the Gut-Acher 46 - Ztivven, Grower of Nettles 47 - Morsh, the Blister God 48 - Pilken, the Broth Colder 49 - Nezzle, Wart Bringer 50 - Ish, Mover of Marks 51 - Hollow, Blackener of Corners 52 - Krake, the Posture Keeper 53 - Pinnin, Lady of Thorns 54 - Flosh, Fish-Gutter 55 - Brand, of the Scolding Mark 56 - Supplin, Lady of Milkers 57 - Nellwashawell, the Bucket-Holer 58 - Skrit, Lady of Unreachable Itch 59 - Pingin, Watcher of Bottletops 60 - Brodden, the Flour Lumper 61 - Scaff, the Hammer Hider 61 - Lingin, the Loom Binder 61 - Uppen, Lord of Ladders 62 - Capplepot, the Handle-Snapper 63 - Chokenchim, Lord of Candle-Smoke 64 - Tiddyflin, the Net-Snagger 65 - Frinch, the Sock-Holer 66 - Eer, the Bath-Scummer 67 - Bellyup, Lord of the Upside Down 68 - Pling, Our Lady Lutess of String Snappers 69 - Bizzit, Lord of Crickets 70 - Kilda, Lady of the Fieldmouse 71 - Greenshank, the Layer of Algae 72 - Worsted, Lady of Eels 73 - Pipit, Chipper of Porcelain 74 - Veek, Lord of Weevils 75 - Girdling, Sewer of Snail Trails 76 - Trooping, Lord of the Mushroom 77 - Barkenshade, Keeper of Toadlets 78 - Lundy, the Cabbage King 79 - Vrmin, Fox Keeper 80 - Ouzel, Scree Pusher 81 - Billbern, the Low Berry Hanger 82 - Grosh, the Hair Tangler 83 - Stroln, Mist Binder 84 - Yolden, Damper of Tinders 85 - Skim, Loser of Arrows 86 - Boltsprat, Spoonbender 87 - Coldpotts, Lady of Window Wisps 88 - Splump, Unpuffer of Pillows 89 - Laarm, Loosener of Laces 90 - Imml, Thatch Rotter 91 - Frishan, of the Bitter Rains 92 - Screeng, Starling Lord 93 - Pittance, Lady of Broken Cobblestones 94 - Fardling, the Squint Grower 95 - Shittlesquatch, the Brash Tongued Pot of the Crapper 96 - Tringt, Hair Cracker of Glass 97 - Yawning, Leaver of Kissing Gates 98 - Losh, Lord of Soap-Suds 99 - Tiptongue, the Thought-Stealer 100 - Wickleflitch, Wax-Eater 101 - Barnroof, Hider of False-Teeth
Albyon’s Final Notes for the GM -
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2024.01.23 23:06 andrebartels1977 Olympia SG1 carriage transport repair
I'm going to tell my story of my Olympia SG1 repair. I found the machine by the side of the road, in the trash. It was in light rain, and I knew I had to rescue this fossil. When I came home, I found the knobs where all sticking and not returning, and the carriage would not transport. So I made plans to completely gut the machine out and turn it into a flower pot for the garden. Since I'm a technically interested person, I inspected the machine inside and outside, looking for pieces to leave on and pieces to remove so it would look good with the flowers. Inspecting the type levers, I found out that they weren't that stubborn at all. I gave them a drop of light oil, moved them gently in their intended range and freed them easily. So it started to unnerved me, that the carriage wouldn't move. I found the clock spring housing with the pull ribbon attached and it rotated freely. This was, when I gave up hope for the machine to ever live again. I quit working on it for the day and went to sleep. The next day, I had the idea to find a new coil spring for my battle tank. I thought about different clocks and other things, but nothing really matched. So I thought maybe I should first have a look at the faulty part. I unscrewed it from the machine, and carefully looked at it. Since the spring housing is punch locked, I kind of gave up hope again, thinking I might never close this thing again. But anyways, since it's already broken, I can't break it anymore. So I went to business with it. I supported the slotted part and gave the tongue a good smack with a flat screwdriver and a hammer. And voilà, the tongue just slipped out of the slot. To my joy, the housing is just mild steel, nothing fancy. It was easily and carefully disassembled. Inside the next let-down. The spring wasn't - as expected - broken directly at the inside connector. It was broken one and a half turns from the inner shaft. So it would lose a certain portion of its length. Again, I have it a go since I can't break what's already broken. The only way is up. I broke out my little blow torch and put the very end of the spring to a cherry red glow. Then I took my round bend pliers, and twisted it around. Pling! It broke off. But before it broke, I could make a little turn. Next try. Red hot, then bend, just not so much. Success, so far. Again the blow torch, red hot, bend. Perfect. Just a bit of annealing with the blow torch, this time only a very very subtle glow with a slower removal of the flame. Done. I could put the original, now shorter, spring back into place. Before, I cleaned and relubed it. Put the spring housing back together, closed it carefully, gave all the tongues a little crosswise smack with the screwdriver, done. Put the spring assembly back into the machine, hooked the ribbon back on, wound the spring half a turn over the compete way of the ribbon. Test. Just a little too loose. Wound the spring another half turn. Test. Works. Widest of grins. Just a little oil on the linear bearings on the carriage. A little rocking back and forth on the several tab bars. A new ink ribbon. An investment of 5€. Now I've got myself a type writing battle tank. The thing is well used. The paint is rubbed completely slick on some surfaces. But it works flawlessly. I love it. I started to write my diary on it, because it forces you to focus on what you're doing. One minor little issue. It doesn't double space. The double space button doesn't do anything. It connects to the transport mechanism, but it doesn't change anything in there. But hey, the old lady is about sixty years old. Who would mind a little bit of character on such a veteran? Just for those interested: It's an Olympia SG1 from the early sixties (according to serial number), with Pica12 size 10 installed. It has several decimal tabs and is in complete working order without any crash marks of anything except for the double spacing.
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2023.12.13 08:02 SasquatchNHeat My main Christmas gift from the wife this year is going to be a bunch of sodas for us to enjoy and try. Looking forward to a simple yet fun and personal gift that we can enjoy together.
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2023.12.12 00:14 M1chaelLanz Unqualified Space Chapter 9
There were a lot of places to hangout onboard the Uktan V. Recreation rooms, hologram rooms, and even a gym were great places to unwind after a long day, but Cam and his fellow humans found the empty "simulator" room to be the best. It was the best gaming available on the ship, bar none. They never understood why no one went there, thus becoming their go-to spot.
Cam had never paid much attention to the room, seeing as the majority of the time they wore masks, but his new uniform hanging by the entrance stood out too much to not notice. It was a polar white room with a small black booth where they could change into grey jumpsuits, which were required for using the simulator. After wearing his new uniform for the last hour, he could feel the jumpsuit was not quite as comfortable as it once was.
"I go to a tailor one-time and now everything is uncomfortable," Cam remarked while he readjusted his stretchy outfit. The row of masks outside the booth stared at him like a row of heartless judges ready to convict. At least until Jack arrived.
"Ayyye! How did training go?"
"I did less running than you." A smirk crawled across Cam's face. Jack was less amused.
"You were running too."
"But the girlish screams were all you."
Jack waved him off and went into the booth to change. "Are you going to tell me how it went or am I going to have to beat it out of you in the simulator?"
"I think it went okay." Cam picked up one of the masks, examining it idly. He could always tell which one he used by the slight scuff on the front. "Did you know there are over six hundred security policies and procedures?"
"Six hundred? For protecting the captain?"
"No, there is shockingly none for that."
"Nice." Jack zipped up his suit and came out of the booth. "You get to write the playbook then."
"Also, no. Officer Yinan was going to do the procedure while I learn the other policies. I have a feeling I will not get done anytime this century."
"Don't worry, I'm sure the captain will keep you on regardless of your downright dreadful testing skills."
Cam didn't get the opportunity for a follow-up question as Lisa barged into the room. She tossed her bag across the floor and went right up to them.
"Did you guys share the Wi-Fi password?" Lisa asked.
"I still can't get into it," Cam said.
"Are you serious? Your phone isn't connected?"
"Yeah, what is the password?"
"I can't tell you," Lisa said and turned to Jack. "Did you share it with anyone?"
"I didn't. Why?" Jack asked.
"Because somebody is extracting data using the Wi-Fi network. I thought maybe one of our devices was compromised, but it's much worse than I thought. Someone else on the ship is connected."
"So, there really is a spy on the ship," Jack said in awestruck wonder.
"You two are the only ones I can trust. You can't tell anyone." Lisa looked between them both, making sure they understood the severity of her words.
Cam met her serious gaze, which gave him an ache in his stomach. He was hoping his new position would be a cakewalk. It was shaping up instead to be far more dangerous than he was hoping. And to make it all worse, he still didn't know the Wi-Fi password.
"Does the captain know about this?" Cam asked.
Lisa shook her head. "I don't think so. And you can't tell her."
"Shouldn't she know?"
"Whoever is doing this is just extracting data, not going around killing people. If you tell her, it will get back to my boss and he'll know I talked. All I'm asking is you two keep an eye out for anything suspicious."
"Will do," Jack saluted her casually. "Now go get dressed. We got some aliens to slaughter."
Lisa jogged over to the booth, happy to have a distraction from her worries. Jack wrapped his arm around Cam and donned his mask.
"What are you thinking today? Active warzone or extraction?" Jack asked.
"You pick."
"No, you aren't! Cam, don't let him!" Lisa yelled from the booth. She crashed into the wall and groaned as she tried getting up.
"Too late! Whahaha!"
"What did he pick?" Lisa yelled.
Cam put on his mask and sighed once he realized what it was. "It's…an extraction mission…"
"Yes!" Lisa hurried out of the room, grabbing her mask on the way. She gave Jack a hug and threw her mask on to see which mission. "The Plethern one! I always wanted to try this one!"
"Hey Cam, just pretend it is Banyani. It will be good practice," Jack said, followed by laughter from Lisa.
Thanks for reminding me…
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The mission brief was far more in-depth than the other runs they have done. Their objective was to extract an O'Hairen spy named Jani Qanar from the Visinites on planet Plethern. There was no picture on file of the spy, but there was of the Visinites. The Visinites were dark green humanoid aliens who never stood taller than five foot nine. Their people were still in the medieval times of technological development, which made their alliance with the Crongnites a form of self-preservation. Other clans on the planet tried to fight off the invaders and were slaughtered for it.
Cam, Jack, and Lisa were to deploy on the outskirts of the kingdom, north of the castle walls. Intel was spotty on the spy's exact whereabouts, giving them four possible places marked on an overhead view of the castle. The nameless voice giving them the briefing emphasized the importance of saving the spy several times, but all Jack heard was "Blah blah blah, let's go fight some hobbits."
Once the briefing ended, their views showed rays of angled light sneaking through the canopy of lush green leaves. Cam moved his head right to left, realizing he was laying down. He got to his feet and foliage fell off his metallic chassis. Jack was already up, stabbing a tree with a large blade mounted to his robot's arm.
"This is so cool! Must be a stealth mission," Jack said.
"I'm not guaranteeing anything," Lisa said, holding up her rifle.
Cam checked his gear and he was equipped with the same weapons. One rifle magnet mounted to his chest and a blade on both arms. He was able to retract the blade with a flick of his wrist, providing a satisfying sound of a sword sliding into a sheath. Everyone of them was caked in mud and some stubborn green foliage at different pinch points. They blended in well with the environment, but it did not stop them from being heard.
In the distance, there was shouting in a different language. Jack put his back to the trunk of the defiled tree while Lisa and Cam fell to the ground. Lisa had her weapon trained on the noise. Hurried footsteps came closer, but Cam still couldn't see anyone.
"I see twelve–no twenty at least. They know we are here." Lisa clicked off the safety. "So much for stealth."
"Let them get closer. I want to try out my gauntlet sword," Jack asked.
Cam did see them after Jack's comment. A large group of swordsman came running in leather armor. Their heads and forearms were covered in decorative steel, but nothing else was protected so well. They all ran toward Jack, who's robot was a bit too wide to convincingly hide.
"They see you, Jack," Cam said.
"Good." Jack came out from the tree and swung at the first swordsman. The alien's sword met his blade, but was no match. A loud clang was followed by the sword being flung from the alien's hand. The sword laid on the ground, bent from the mighty force. Jack swung again and the real damage began. He split two aliens in half with a single swing. Their torsos flew off into the brush out of sight. "Who else wants some!"
The enemy did not back down and began to encircle him. They had no idea Cam or Lisa were there, so Cam took his shot. While Jack swung to keep the small army at bay, Cam rushed the closest enemy to Jack's flank. Cam punched his blade so far through the weak armor, his robotic fist hit the torso. Then the shooting started.
Lisa let off a salvo of rounds, wounding several in quick succession. It was a turkey shoot, only pausing to avoid hitting Cam or Jack. In seconds, the battle had been won. All that remained was a limping spearman, who had the will of a battalion and a terrified deserter running back to the castle. Cam used the alien still stuck on his blade as a shield and ran right through the brave warrior. Unfortunately, bravery by itself isn't a good defense against roughly a ton of metal, gyros, and momentum. Bones snapped and the spear splintered, or maybe it was the other way around? It was hard to tell over Jack's cheers.
"One is getting away!" Lisa yelled and ran after the fleeing foe.
Cam and Jack bolted behind her, crushing sticks and leaves in their way. They weaved between trees as they pursued, but no one was gaining. The alien couldn't maintain his scrappy escape forever, tripping on a log at the edge of the tree line. He tried to get to his feet, but Lisa pinned him to the dirt.
"I got him," Lisa said, poking him with the hot barrel of her rifle.
The alien tried to squirm, but it was no use. He was not going anywhere.
"Don't kill him. He might be useful," Cam said, still catching up.
"Oh yeah, we can interrogate enemies in this game," Lisa said, lowering herself over the scared alien. "Where is Jani Qanar?"
The alien spoke frantically in a foreign language. Then, a robotic voice said, "Translator Activated."
"Please don't kill me! I have a family. Have mercy on me."
"Tell us what we want to know and we'll spare you."
"Anything you ask of me, I will answer. Please just don't kill me."
"Where is Jani Qanar being held?" Cam asked.
The alien looked up at Cam. He quivered in fear, knowing the answer he had was not one they wanted.
"I don't know who that is."
"He's a spy. He's being held captive."
"I–I don't–" the alien said before being picked up by Lisa with one hand. "Aggghhhh! Please! Please! No!"
"Where do you keep captives?"
"In the dungeon. In the dungeon!" the alien wept.
Lisa lowered the alien. "Ah, now I feel bad. He's crying."
"I know right," Jack said, poking the sad alien. "The attention to detail is amazing in this game. Props to the voice actors."
The alien held on to Lisa's hand. "Game? Voice actors?"
"Sorry, little buddy. We can't let you go," Jack wound up, but Cam caught his arm.
"We have a perfect run on our hands. I don't want to get penalized for killing unarmed soldiers," Cam said.
"He's right. Remember the last time you killed a surrendered enemy," Lisa added.
"Hey, that wasn't my fault. He came out of nowhere," Jack argued.
"Just restrain him and let's go." Cam let go of Jack's arm and kept moving along the tree line to scout the perimeter.
"We don't have anything to restrain him with," Jack said to Lisa.
Lisa looked the alien up and down. He seemed innocent enough. "Do you promise not to run back to the castle if we let you go?"
"Yes! I promise to stay away. May The Mighty Celestial smile upon you!" the alien said, relieved to be spared a gruesome death like the rest of his people.
"Good enough for me," Lisa said and jogged over to Cam. Jack was still not fully convinced.
"If you cross us, we will–" Jack said and accidentally flicked his wrist, launching the blade out. "Oh shit!"
The alien fell to the floor, holding his leg while wailing in muffled agony. Jack hoovered his hands over him, unable to actually help. He was thankful it wasn't a fatal wound.
"Sorry about that. Still getting used to the blade. Heh heh." Jack looked around. Nobody was there to hear his crime, nor was there a reason to stick around. "Well, I'm gonna go. You be safe. Don't go dying on me."
The alien was far too concerned with his injured leg to hear Jack's apology or see him leave. Jack caught up with his friends, who were crouched by a tree.
"What did I miss?" Jack asked.
"I think we should be asking you that," Cam said. Lisa shook her head disapprovingly.
"It was an accident," Jack said, gesturing with his hands. "I swear he was alive when I left him."
"If Jack screwed our perfect run, I think he owes us dinner," Lisa said.
Cam nodded. "I think so too."
"Hey!"
"Come on, follow me." Cam got up and dashed across the open field.
Lisa and Jack followed, all running toward the colossal stone walls of the castle. Torches were being lit by a lone guard wandering the top. He was unaware of their approach, despite the large distance that needed to be covered. The closer they got to the walls, the more voices they heard. From the joyous cheers and music playing, there was quite a big celebration going on inside.
"They are having a party and no one invited us," Cam said.
"What are you talking about? I have my invitation right here." Jack skipped away from the wall, turned around, and kicked his feet like an ram getting ready to charge.
"So much for stealth," Lisa slung her weapon and began scaling the walls. Her robotic fingers punched through the mortar with ease. Cam prepped his rifle and gestured for Jack to proceed.
On the other side of the walls, no one had suspected a thing. The dirt courtyard was full of drinking, laughter, and dancing. Alien women frolicked with their male suitors to a whimsical melody. Their colorful dresses and tunics harked back to a time long forgotten on Earth. It was a joyous time for all, but one little boy who sat on a bench, sad that no one would give him any mead.
"I'm thirsty," the little boy said.
Once those words were uttered, a section of the castle wall exploded into bricks and mortar dust. Coming through the wall was his unwitting thirst savor.
"OH YEAH!" Jack yelled, wishing his robot was red or a pitcher of every kid's favorite summer drink.
"We're under attack!" someone yelled. More female screams followed and aliens scattered.
An off duty soldier drew his sword and handed the young boy his mead.
"Hold it for my return. I shall vanquish this foe," the soldier said, unwavering in his confidence.
The young boy held the tankard with two hands and sipped it. His beady eyes watched the hero saunter over to slay the evil creature of mud and metal. To him it was a play, but whether it was to be a heroic tale or a tragedy was yet to be seen.
Cam came into the courtyard with his weapon drawn, unable to determine an enemy in the crowd. Lisa, on the other hand, had no such difficulty from her perch. Her first shot was the lone guard nearby, followed by a burst to keep the archers from funneling out of a keep on the other side.
"I'll keep you two covered. Go find the dungeon," Lisa said, taking out an archer who thought it was safe to peek his head out.
"You coming, Jack?" Cam asked, moving to what he believed was the entrance.
"I'll catch up. I think this dude is challenging me to a duel," Jack said, noticing the unarmored soldier lift his sword.
"Foul beast, you have interrupted my night of drinking. Prepare to die!"
"You can still drink. Go ahead, I'll wait," Jack retorted. The soldier charged, yelling at the top of his lungs. Jack mostly ignored the battlecry, musing to himself, "I wonder how low level these enemies are?"
A metallic clang gonged. The soldier dropped his sword from the intense vibrations which shot through his arm and ended in a sharp jolt to his wrist. Jack looked at his robotic arm, unscathed by the strike. The paint wasn't even chipped.
"Wow, these enemies are such low level. We need a higher difficulty next time." Jack proceeded to punt the nameless soldier away into a stack of hay. The boy clapped and cheered, getting Jack's attention. "And the crowd goes wild!"
A feminine shriek came from behind. "Help! Help!"
Jack spun around, hearing the voice rise above the rest. The female alien burst from a doorway in a pink dress. One of her straps was broken and swatting away a bearded alien in a rather sophisticated tunic. Jack went to grab his rifle, but it was too late. Lisa's robot shook the ground as the bearded alien below turned into paste from her feet. The female alien froze with fear, her head tilting up to see the entire mechanical humanoid who turned her attacker into soup. She was probably expecting a bone trembling roar instead of a compliment.
"I love the dress," Lisa said and made a beeline toward the entrance Cam took. Jack jogged alongside her.
"What was that?"
"I was aiming for his arms," Lisa said.
"Well, you got them." Jack laughed and smacked a soldier aside. "If that is what we are encountering up here, imagine what the dungeon was like."
"Are there any points for freeing prisoners?" Lisa asked.
"I don't see why not!"
***
The dungeon was far darker than Cam had expected. Dungeons and torches went hand and hand, yet this one was pitch black. He turned on his weapon light, revealing the secrets hidden in the shadows. Rusted metal cages lined the hall. Most of the aliens were chained to the ceiling or floor, many worse off than the aliens above ground. He checked each side, cell-by-cell, looking for someone with at least orange colored skin. It appeared to be a fruitless attempt after the twentieth cell. Cam shined his light down the hall and it went for longer than his light could reach.
How long is this thing?
A bang came from the side and a hand reached out at him. Cam jumped back, ready to destroy whoever it was. It was a prisoner with speckled skin and half a bald head.
"Please, get me out of here!" the alien begged.
"If you can help me find my friend, I'll let you out. Do you know a Jani Qanar?"
"I do!" another prisoner said in the darkness a few cells ahead. Cam ignored the pleading prisoner and went to the voice.
"Where is he?" Cam asked, still making his way over to the voice.
"You have to promise to let me go."
"You tell me where he is and I'll let you go," Cam said and stopped at the cell. He did not expect to see a Crongnite in a tan cloak. The Crongnite lurked around his cell like a shady wizard and pointed to the end. "He's forty cells down from me. Now let me out."
Cam didn't see any issues and ripped the door from the hinges. The Crongnite eyed him up with an inquisitive leer. "A Pilot on Plethern. I knew Jani was a spy."
The Crongnite ran off before giving more away. More lights came from behind Cam along with the sound of metal being torn apart. Two familiar voices emerged from the ear shattering clanging, giving Cam some ease.
"You get the ones on the right, I'll do the left," Lisa said, ripping out yet another door.
"Oh, check it out! A Crongnite. Bonus points!" Jack said, pointing out the freed prisoner.
The Crongnite reached for a wand in his cloak, but never got to use it before being blasted into next week by both of them. The rounds ricocheted off the floor and metal, peppering Cam.
"Guys, be careful! You hit me," Cam said, but kept going to the objective.
"Yeah Lisa, gosh!" Jack said, getting a playful shove in real life from her, causing him to fall.
"Have you found the spy yet?" Lisa asked.
"Almost," Cam said, counting the cells he passed. Once he got to the cell, he had found their man. "Jani's a man?"
Jani was wrapped in a tattered cloak of green and red. His shoes were pointed and one had a hole in it. He concealed his face, but revealed himself once he saw the robot.
"A Pilot! I'm saved!" Jani said, rushing over to the cell. "Someone actually came for me."
"Follow us. We are going to get you out of here." Cam peeled the metal back like it was nothing. Jani stepped out and gave him a hug.
"I didn't think anyone would come. What fleet are you with?"
"Uhhh…" Cam actually didn't know. He didn't even know the name of the ship. It came up so little, he never bothered to remember. "The 501st."
"I never heard of them. Says how long I have been gone, I guess." Jani still did not let go and waved to his friends. "Thank you for saving me."
"Uh oh, Banyani has some competition," Jack teased.
"Banyani?" Jani mouthed, wondering if it was the same Banyani he knew.
"You guys ready to move?" Cam asked.
"Where is the extraction again?" Jack asked.
Lisa pointed up. "Two hundred meters into the forest. I can't call in the dropship down here though."
"Let's get up there then," Cam said, nudging Jani along.
"First, we have to free the prisoners." Lisa stomped a door down and an excited alien ran away.
"You can't free just anyone. There is a Crongnite in here who can't escape. He knows too much," Jani said, pulling on Cam's arm.
"Ummm...yeah…about that…"
"You didn't! The information he knows could kill countless lives!"
"Don't worry, we toasted him," Jack said, resting his weapon on his shoulder.
"He pulled a wand on us. Wizards are always combatants," Lisa added and gave Jack a high five.
"FOR THE KING!" a loud alien yelled out of sight.
A spear cut through the darkness and slid pass the celebrating duo. Cam tackled Jani to the floor, being careful not to crush him with his dense body. The spear shattered into splinters upon contact with Cam's back. Jack and Lisa did not let the attack go unanswered, turning another alien into swiss cheese.
"Did Jani get hit?" Lisa asked, still aiming into the darkness.
Jack turned around, seeing Cam get off of Jani and helping him up. "I think Banyani picked the right bodyguard. Who would've thought."
"Excuse me, but you two wouldn't happen to be talking about Banyani Tarkey?" Jani asked.
"No way!" Jack said. "That's crazy!" Lisa came back to the group, equally shocked to hear their captain's name.
"I've known her since the academy. We used to be good friends."
"The game must be taking information from personnel files. That is really advanced," Lisa remarked.
If that's the case, I wonder what he could tell us? Cam thought. "What was she like in the academy?"
"Driven. In and out of class she was all business. Always studying. When she wasn't writing notes, she was preparing for our fitness exams. She was tougher than anyone."
"How do we know if that's true?" Cam asked Lisa.
"I guess we ask something more personal?" Lisa offered. "Did Banyani have any siblings?"
"Only her sister, Vani. Complete opposite of Banyani. I wonder if she ever did get her nursing license?"
"You need more convincing?" Lisa asked Cam.
Cam didn't. He motioned them to follow and they made their way out of the dungeon. Cam didn't want to pry into her life, nor could he fully trust it was all true. Jack, unfortunately, did not have such reservations.
"So Jani, what is the most embarrassing thing that happened to her?" Jack asked.
"I'm not sure. Probably just being associated with her sister if I had to guess."
"Why would you say that?"
"How do I say this…Vani had a weakness for the male variety. Many thought Banyani did too."
"Weakness?" Cam asked, not sure what he was getting at.
"Let's just say Vani took her biology lessons one on one."
Cam still didn't follow his cryptic answer, but Jack couldn't help but laugh.
"That explains so much," Jack said, being the first out the door.
The partygoers were all gone, replaced by a sizable force of soldiers in the courtyard. Archers lined the top of the castle walls and an abundance of torches lit the area. Lisa, Cam, and Jani emerged from the dungeon to find the released prisoners dead at their feet.
"What the–" Lisa said, being cut off by an alien in full iron armor.
"You shall suffer the same fate as those criminals. The Mighty Celestial will grant us our vengeance!" the alien roared, backed up by the war cries of his army. "Archers, FIRE!"
The bowstrings all came back in near unison, followed by the pling of the release. Arrows shot through the air, but were not strong enough to pierce the metal. Cam stood in front of Jani when the arrows came down, but one snuck past. Jani screamed in agony from the arrow striking his knee.
"My turn!" Lisa said, spraying a hail fire of bullets into the gallery of archers.
Jack charged the soldiers on the ground, dispatching them with both rifle and blade. It gave Cam time to pick up Jani in a bridal carry.
"Come on, adventurer. Your story has just begun," Cam said and made his way to the main castle gate.
"It hurts! Oh, it hurts!" Jani whined.
The soldier Jack had thrown into the hay earlier stood in front of the large wooden gate with his sword in hand. He was breathing heavily, but his eyes were dead set on redeeming himself.
"You shall not pass, foul beast! If my name isn't–" Those were the last words said before getting backhanded out of the way. Unless noises count as words. There was definitely a grunt and a wheeze when he hit the dirt.
The jostling of Cam's arm spurred more wails of pain from Jani.
"That's right, Dragonborn. Let us hear you roar!" Cam said.
Jani screamed after the arrow shifted again in his knee. Lisa blew the gate open with her shoulder-mounted missile launcher.
"Fus Ru Da indeed."
"Since when did we get missiles?" Cam asked, running through the new opening.
"We have missiles?" Jack said and then launched one at the tallest spire, turning it to ruble. "Awesome!"
The gang fled from the castle, leaving some parting shots at anyone who tried to follow. They were on the home stretch and Captain Tarkey found herself stopping by to watch it. She wasn't intending on auditing their session, since she was simply going out to get a snack, but seeing Cam cradle some invisible person in his arms made her forget all about her hunger. Captain Tarkey had a new hunger. A longing to be in his caring arms.
She leaned against the door entry, swooning over her new bodyguard. "What I would give to be in those arms. Mmmm." She let out a satisfied sigh as he lowered whoever was in his arms on the ground. Captain Tarkey had no real idea what he was doing, focused on his tight ass. She bit her lip, dreaming about what they could get into together. Her fantasy was cut short by Jack's giggle, as he was the first to take his mask off and took notice of her obvious infatuation.
"What are you giggling about?" Lisa asked, still focusing on the mission.
"Nothing," Jack said, winking at Captain Tarkey. He pointed at Cam and mouthed, "You like what you see?"
Captain Tarkey straighten up and shook off the embarrassment of being caught ogling Cam. She took a deep breath to focus, as Cam and Lisa were taking off their masks.
"Hey, look who showed up," Jack said, getting Cam and Lisa to turn around.
"Captain Tarkey?" Cam said, a bit flustered, worried she had heard them trying to pry into her life. He saluted her with Lisa right behind him.
"At ease." Captain Tarkey gesture for them to lower their arms. "How did your mission go?"
"Another successful mission, as per usual," Jack said.
"That is good news."
"What are you doing here?" Lisa asked.
"I was just on my way back to my quarters and noticed you three in here. Thought I would see how my new security detail was fairing after training."
"He's doing pretty good. In fact, I think he should escort you back to your quarters," Jack said with a smirk.
Captain Tarkey loved the idea, but didn't want to be too eager. "If you wouldn't mind?"
Cam didn't like the idea of Jack volunteering him for work, but he was going to get his money's worth.
"Sure. Jack can bring back my suit and get me some food."
"I'll make sure he does," Lisa said, aiming her malicious smile at Jack.
"You two have a good evening." Captain Tarkey went into the hall and with Cam they walked back to her quarters. She was hoping his body odor would put a damper on her desire, but it only made her more intoxicated. Conversation seemed all but impossible, until Cam spoke.
"Banyani, I'm going to be honest, I don't really know what I am supposed to do," Cam said.
"You are doing it right now. Keeping me safe."
"I feel like there is more to it…"
"You know, when I first took command of a ship, I didn't know what to do either," Captain Tarkey said. "Sometimes there is no amount of training to prepare you for something. Sometimes you just have to give it your best shot. Trust your instincts."
"What if my instincts are wrong? It is all pretty new to me."
"We'll get through it together," Captain Tarkey said and swiped open her door. "I'll see you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow, Banyani. And thanks for the pep talk."
"You're welcome."
Cam walked away and she closed her door. She skipped in her room, almost ready to sing.
"I don't know how I did that! Oh, he smelt sooo good. How am I going to focus tomorrow?"
"Where are my Cosmic Raisin Crunch Bars?" Vani asked, popping out from behind the kitchen island.
"Aggh! Vani!" Captain Tarkey jumped from her sudden appearance. "What are you doing here?"
"I was going to help you with your wardrobe. Did you know you only have uniforms?"
"I have a casual uniform."
"No sister of mine is going to wear that standard issue abomination to attract a man like him. You need to sex it up."
Captain Tarkey rolled her eyes. "Why did I know you would say that?"
"Because you know it's the truth," Vani said and walked into her bedroom. "Now help me cut holes in these fashion disasters."
"Which ones are you referring to?"
"All of them. Let's start with the white ones, I'm sure they will look nicer."
"No! Those are my nice uniforms!" Captain Tarkey rushed over to her room, worried her sister wasn't actually joking. It would be the beginning of a long night with her sister. Vani had much to impart on her sister and little time to do it. Cam would be there in the morning, expecting a captain. With any luck, he would be meeting a goddess.
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Cam had never paid much attention to the room, seeing as the majority of the time they wore masks, but his new uniform hanging by the entrance stood out too much to not notice. It was a polar white room with a small black booth where they could change into grey jumpsuits, which were required for using the simulator. After wearing his new uniform for the last hour, he could feel the jumpsuit was not quite as comfortable as it once was.
"I go to a tailor one-time and now everything is uncomfortable," Cam remarked while he readjusted his stretchy outfit. The row of masks outside the booth stared at him like a row of heartless judges ready to convict. At least until Jack arrived.
"Ayyye! How did training go?"
"I did less running than you." A smirk crawled across Cam's face. Jack was less amused.
"You were running too."
"But the girlish screams were all you."
Jack waved him off and went into the booth to change. "Are you going to tell me how it went or am I going to have to beat it out of you in the simulator?"
"I think it went okay." Cam picked up one of the masks, examining it idly. He could always tell which one he used by the slight scuff on the front. "Did you know there are over six hundred security policies and procedures?"
"Six hundred? For protecting the captain?"
"No, there is shockingly none for that."
"Nice." Jack zipped up his suit and came out of the booth. "You get to write the playbook then."
"Also, no. Officer Yinan was going to do the procedure while I learn the other policies. I have a feeling I will not get done anytime this century."
"Don't worry, I'm sure the captain will keep you on regardless of your downright dreadful testing skills."
Cam didn't get the opportunity for a follow-up question as Lisa barged into the room. She tossed her bag across the floor and went right up to them.
"Did you guys share the Wi-Fi password?" Lisa asked.
"I still can't get into it," Cam said.
"Are you serious? Your phone isn't connected?"
"Yeah, what is the password?"
"I can't tell you," Lisa said and turned to Jack. "Did you share it with anyone?"
"I didn't. Why?" Jack asked.
"Because somebody is extracting data using the Wi-Fi network. I thought maybe one of our devices was compromised, but it's much worse than I thought. Someone else on the ship is connected."
"So, there really is a spy on the ship," Jack said in awestruck wonder.
"You two are the only ones I can trust. You can't tell anyone." Lisa looked between them both, making sure they understood the severity of her words.
Cam met her serious gaze, which gave him an ache in his stomach. He was hoping his new position would be a cakewalk. It was shaping up instead to be far more dangerous than he was hoping. And to make it all worse, he still didn't know the Wi-Fi password.
"Does the captain know about this?" Cam asked.
Lisa shook her head. "I don't think so. And you can't tell her."
"Shouldn't she know?"
"Whoever is doing this is just extracting data, not going around killing people. If you tell her, it will get back to my boss and he'll know I talked. All I'm asking is you two keep an eye out for anything suspicious."
"Will do," Jack saluted her casually. "Now go get dressed. We got some aliens to slaughter."
Lisa jogged over to the booth, happy to have a distraction from her worries. Jack wrapped his arm around Cam and donned his mask.
"What are you thinking today? Active warzone or extraction?" Jack asked.
"You pick."
"No, you aren't! Cam, don't let him!" Lisa yelled from the booth. She crashed into the wall and groaned as she tried getting up.
"Too late! Whahaha!"
"What did he pick?" Lisa yelled.
Cam put on his mask and sighed once he realized what it was. "It's…an extraction mission…"
"Yes!" Lisa hurried out of the room, grabbing her mask on the way. She gave Jack a hug and threw her mask on to see which mission. "The Plethern one! I always wanted to try this one!"
"Hey Cam, just pretend it is Banyani. It will be good practice," Jack said, followed by laughter from Lisa.
Thanks for reminding me…
***
The mission brief was far more in-depth than the other runs they have done. Their objective was to extract an O'Hairen spy named Jani Qanar from the Visinites on planet Plethern. There was no picture on file of the spy, but there was of the Visinites. The Visinites were dark green humanoid aliens who never stood taller than five foot nine. Their people were still in the medieval times of technological development, which made their alliance with the Crongnites a form of self-preservation. Other clans on the planet tried to fight off the invaders and were slaughtered for it.
Cam, Jack, and Lisa were to deploy on the outskirts of the kingdom, north of the castle walls. Intel was spotty on the spy's exact whereabouts, giving them four possible places marked on an overhead view of the castle. The nameless voice giving them the briefing emphasized the importance of saving the spy several times, but all Jack heard was "Blah blah blah, let's go fight some hobbits."
Once the briefing ended, their views showed rays of angled light sneaking through the canopy of lush green leaves. Cam moved his head right to left, realizing he was laying down. He got to his feet and foliage fell off his metallic chassis. Jack was already up, stabbing a tree with a large blade mounted to his robot's arm.
"This is so cool! Must be a stealth mission," Jack said.
"I'm not guaranteeing anything," Lisa said, holding up her rifle.
Cam checked his gear and he was equipped with the same weapons. One rifle magnet mounted to his chest and a blade on both arms. He was able to retract the blade with a flick of his wrist, providing a satisfying sound of a sword sliding into a sheath. Everyone of them was caked in mud and some stubborn green foliage at different pinch points. They blended in well with the environment, but it did not stop them from being heard.
In the distance, there was shouting in a different language. Jack put his back to the trunk of the defiled tree while Lisa and Cam fell to the ground. Lisa had her weapon trained on the noise. Hurried footsteps came closer, but Cam still couldn't see anyone.
"I see twelve–no twenty at least. They know we are here." Lisa clicked off the safety. "So much for stealth."
"Let them get closer. I want to try out my gauntlet sword," Jack asked.
Cam did see them after Jack's comment. A large group of swordsman came running in leather armor. Their heads and forearms were covered in decorative steel, but nothing else was protected so well. They all ran toward Jack, who's robot was a bit too wide to convincingly hide.
"They see you, Jack," Cam said.
"Good." Jack came out from the tree and swung at the first swordsman. The alien's sword met his blade, but was no match. A loud clang was followed by the sword being flung from the alien's hand. The sword laid on the ground, bent from the mighty force. Jack swung again and the real damage began. He split two aliens in half with a single swing. Their torsos flew off into the brush out of sight. "Who else wants some!"
The enemy did not back down and began to encircle him. They had no idea Cam or Lisa were there, so Cam took his shot. While Jack swung to keep the small army at bay, Cam rushed the closest enemy to Jack's flank. Cam punched his blade so far through the weak armor, his robotic fist hit the torso. Then the shooting started.
Lisa let off a salvo of rounds, wounding several in quick succession. It was a turkey shoot, only pausing to avoid hitting Cam or Jack. In seconds, the battle had been won. All that remained was a limping spearman, who had the will of a battalion and a terrified deserter running back to the castle. Cam used the alien still stuck on his blade as a shield and ran right through the brave warrior. Unfortunately, bravery by itself isn't a good defense against roughly a ton of metal, gyros, and momentum. Bones snapped and the spear splintered, or maybe it was the other way around? It was hard to tell over Jack's cheers.
"One is getting away!" Lisa yelled and ran after the fleeing foe.
Cam and Jack bolted behind her, crushing sticks and leaves in their way. They weaved between trees as they pursued, but no one was gaining. The alien couldn't maintain his scrappy escape forever, tripping on a log at the edge of the tree line. He tried to get to his feet, but Lisa pinned him to the dirt.
"I got him," Lisa said, poking him with the hot barrel of her rifle.
The alien tried to squirm, but it was no use. He was not going anywhere.
"Don't kill him. He might be useful," Cam said, still catching up.
"Oh yeah, we can interrogate enemies in this game," Lisa said, lowering herself over the scared alien. "Where is Jani Qanar?"
The alien spoke frantically in a foreign language. Then, a robotic voice said, "Translator Activated."
"Please don't kill me! I have a family. Have mercy on me."
"Tell us what we want to know and we'll spare you."
"Anything you ask of me, I will answer. Please just don't kill me."
"Where is Jani Qanar being held?" Cam asked.
The alien looked up at Cam. He quivered in fear, knowing the answer he had was not one they wanted.
"I don't know who that is."
"He's a spy. He's being held captive."
"I–I don't–" the alien said before being picked up by Lisa with one hand. "Aggghhhh! Please! Please! No!"
"Where do you keep captives?"
"In the dungeon. In the dungeon!" the alien wept.
Lisa lowered the alien. "Ah, now I feel bad. He's crying."
"I know right," Jack said, poking the sad alien. "The attention to detail is amazing in this game. Props to the voice actors."
The alien held on to Lisa's hand. "Game? Voice actors?"
"Sorry, little buddy. We can't let you go," Jack wound up, but Cam caught his arm.
"We have a perfect run on our hands. I don't want to get penalized for killing unarmed soldiers," Cam said.
"He's right. Remember the last time you killed a surrendered enemy," Lisa added.
"Hey, that wasn't my fault. He came out of nowhere," Jack argued.
"Just restrain him and let's go." Cam let go of Jack's arm and kept moving along the tree line to scout the perimeter.
"We don't have anything to restrain him with," Jack said to Lisa.
Lisa looked the alien up and down. He seemed innocent enough. "Do you promise not to run back to the castle if we let you go?"
"Yes! I promise to stay away. May The Mighty Celestial smile upon you!" the alien said, relieved to be spared a gruesome death like the rest of his people.
"Good enough for me," Lisa said and jogged over to Cam. Jack was still not fully convinced.
"If you cross us, we will–" Jack said and accidentally flicked his wrist, launching the blade out. "Oh shit!"
The alien fell to the floor, holding his leg while wailing in muffled agony. Jack hoovered his hands over him, unable to actually help. He was thankful it wasn't a fatal wound.
"Sorry about that. Still getting used to the blade. Heh heh." Jack looked around. Nobody was there to hear his crime, nor was there a reason to stick around. "Well, I'm gonna go. You be safe. Don't go dying on me."
The alien was far too concerned with his injured leg to hear Jack's apology or see him leave. Jack caught up with his friends, who were crouched by a tree.
"What did I miss?" Jack asked.
"I think we should be asking you that," Cam said. Lisa shook her head disapprovingly.
"It was an accident," Jack said, gesturing with his hands. "I swear he was alive when I left him."
"If Jack screwed our perfect run, I think he owes us dinner," Lisa said.
Cam nodded. "I think so too."
"Hey!"
"Come on, follow me." Cam got up and dashed across the open field.
Lisa and Jack followed, all running toward the colossal stone walls of the castle. Torches were being lit by a lone guard wandering the top. He was unaware of their approach, despite the large distance that needed to be covered. The closer they got to the walls, the more voices they heard. From the joyous cheers and music playing, there was quite a big celebration going on inside.
"They are having a party and no one invited us," Cam said.
"What are you talking about? I have my invitation right here." Jack skipped away from the wall, turned around, and kicked his feet like an ram getting ready to charge.
"So much for stealth," Lisa slung her weapon and began scaling the walls. Her robotic fingers punched through the mortar with ease. Cam prepped his rifle and gestured for Jack to proceed.
On the other side of the walls, no one had suspected a thing. The dirt courtyard was full of drinking, laughter, and dancing. Alien women frolicked with their male suitors to a whimsical melody. Their colorful dresses and tunics harked back to a time long forgotten on Earth. It was a joyous time for all, but one little boy who sat on a bench, sad that no one would give him any mead.
"I'm thirsty," the little boy said.
Once those words were uttered, a section of the castle wall exploded into bricks and mortar dust. Coming through the wall was his unwitting thirst savor.
"OH YEAH!" Jack yelled, wishing his robot was red or a pitcher of every kid's favorite summer drink.
"We're under attack!" someone yelled. More female screams followed and aliens scattered.
An off duty soldier drew his sword and handed the young boy his mead.
"Hold it for my return. I shall vanquish this foe," the soldier said, unwavering in his confidence.
The young boy held the tankard with two hands and sipped it. His beady eyes watched the hero saunter over to slay the evil creature of mud and metal. To him it was a play, but whether it was to be a heroic tale or a tragedy was yet to be seen.
Cam came into the courtyard with his weapon drawn, unable to determine an enemy in the crowd. Lisa, on the other hand, had no such difficulty from her perch. Her first shot was the lone guard nearby, followed by a burst to keep the archers from funneling out of a keep on the other side.
"I'll keep you two covered. Go find the dungeon," Lisa said, taking out an archer who thought it was safe to peek his head out.
"You coming, Jack?" Cam asked, moving to what he believed was the entrance.
"I'll catch up. I think this dude is challenging me to a duel," Jack said, noticing the unarmored soldier lift his sword.
"Foul beast, you have interrupted my night of drinking. Prepare to die!"
"You can still drink. Go ahead, I'll wait," Jack retorted. The soldier charged, yelling at the top of his lungs. Jack mostly ignored the battlecry, musing to himself, "I wonder how low level these enemies are?"
A metallic clang gonged. The soldier dropped his sword from the intense vibrations which shot through his arm and ended in a sharp jolt to his wrist. Jack looked at his robotic arm, unscathed by the strike. The paint wasn't even chipped.
"Wow, these enemies are such low level. We need a higher difficulty next time." Jack proceeded to punt the nameless soldier away into a stack of hay. The boy clapped and cheered, getting Jack's attention. "And the crowd goes wild!"
A feminine shriek came from behind. "Help! Help!"
Jack spun around, hearing the voice rise above the rest. The female alien burst from a doorway in a pink dress. One of her straps was broken and swatting away a bearded alien in a rather sophisticated tunic. Jack went to grab his rifle, but it was too late. Lisa's robot shook the ground as the bearded alien below turned into paste from her feet. The female alien froze with fear, her head tilting up to see the entire mechanical humanoid who turned her attacker into soup. She was probably expecting a bone trembling roar instead of a compliment.
"I love the dress," Lisa said and made a beeline toward the entrance Cam took. Jack jogged alongside her.
"What was that?"
"I was aiming for his arms," Lisa said.
"Well, you got them." Jack laughed and smacked a soldier aside. "If that is what we are encountering up here, imagine what the dungeon was like."
"Are there any points for freeing prisoners?" Lisa asked.
"I don't see why not!"
***
The dungeon was far darker than Cam had expected. Dungeons and torches went hand and hand, yet this one was pitch black. He turned on his weapon light, revealing the secrets hidden in the shadows. Rusted metal cages lined the hall. Most of the aliens were chained to the ceiling or floor, many worse off than the aliens above ground. He checked each side, cell-by-cell, looking for someone with at least orange colored skin. It appeared to be a fruitless attempt after the twentieth cell. Cam shined his light down the hall and it went for longer than his light could reach.
How long is this thing?
A bang came from the side and a hand reached out at him. Cam jumped back, ready to destroy whoever it was. It was a prisoner with speckled skin and half a bald head.
"Please, get me out of here!" the alien begged.
"If you can help me find my friend, I'll let you out. Do you know a Jani Qanar?"
"I do!" another prisoner said in the darkness a few cells ahead. Cam ignored the pleading prisoner and went to the voice.
"Where is he?" Cam asked, still making his way over to the voice.
"You have to promise to let me go."
"You tell me where he is and I'll let you go," Cam said and stopped at the cell. He did not expect to see a Crongnite in a tan cloak. The Crongnite lurked around his cell like a shady wizard and pointed to the end. "He's forty cells down from me. Now let me out."
Cam didn't see any issues and ripped the door from the hinges. The Crongnite eyed him up with an inquisitive leer. "A Pilot on Plethern. I knew Jani was a spy."
The Crongnite ran off before giving more away. More lights came from behind Cam along with the sound of metal being torn apart. Two familiar voices emerged from the ear shattering clanging, giving Cam some ease.
"You get the ones on the right, I'll do the left," Lisa said, ripping out yet another door.
"Oh, check it out! A Crongnite. Bonus points!" Jack said, pointing out the freed prisoner.
The Crongnite reached for a wand in his cloak, but never got to use it before being blasted into next week by both of them. The rounds ricocheted off the floor and metal, peppering Cam.
"Guys, be careful! You hit me," Cam said, but kept going to the objective.
"Yeah Lisa, gosh!" Jack said, getting a playful shove in real life from her, causing him to fall.
"Have you found the spy yet?" Lisa asked.
"Almost," Cam said, counting the cells he passed. Once he got to the cell, he had found their man. "Jani's a man?"
Jani was wrapped in a tattered cloak of green and red. His shoes were pointed and one had a hole in it. He concealed his face, but revealed himself once he saw the robot.
"A Pilot! I'm saved!" Jani said, rushing over to the cell. "Someone actually came for me."
"Follow us. We are going to get you out of here." Cam peeled the metal back like it was nothing. Jani stepped out and gave him a hug.
"I didn't think anyone would come. What fleet are you with?"
"Uhhh…" Cam actually didn't know. He didn't even know the name of the ship. It came up so little, he never bothered to remember. "The 501st."
"I never heard of them. Says how long I have been gone, I guess." Jani still did not let go and waved to his friends. "Thank you for saving me."
"Uh oh, Banyani has some competition," Jack teased.
"Banyani?" Jani mouthed, wondering if it was the same Banyani he knew.
"You guys ready to move?" Cam asked.
"Where is the extraction again?" Jack asked.
Lisa pointed up. "Two hundred meters into the forest. I can't call in the dropship down here though."
"Let's get up there then," Cam said, nudging Jani along.
"First, we have to free the prisoners." Lisa stomped a door down and an excited alien ran away.
"You can't free just anyone. There is a Crongnite in here who can't escape. He knows too much," Jani said, pulling on Cam's arm.
"Ummm...yeah…about that…"
"You didn't! The information he knows could kill countless lives!"
"Don't worry, we toasted him," Jack said, resting his weapon on his shoulder.
"He pulled a wand on us. Wizards are always combatants," Lisa added and gave Jack a high five.
"FOR THE KING!" a loud alien yelled out of sight.
A spear cut through the darkness and slid pass the celebrating duo. Cam tackled Jani to the floor, being careful not to crush him with his dense body. The spear shattered into splinters upon contact with Cam's back. Jack and Lisa did not let the attack go unanswered, turning another alien into swiss cheese.
"Did Jani get hit?" Lisa asked, still aiming into the darkness.
Jack turned around, seeing Cam get off of Jani and helping him up. "I think Banyani picked the right bodyguard. Who would've thought."
"Excuse me, but you two wouldn't happen to be talking about Banyani Tarkey?" Jani asked.
"No way!" Jack said. "That's crazy!" Lisa came back to the group, equally shocked to hear their captain's name.
"I've known her since the academy. We used to be good friends."
"The game must be taking information from personnel files. That is really advanced," Lisa remarked.
If that's the case, I wonder what he could tell us? Cam thought. "What was she like in the academy?"
"Driven. In and out of class she was all business. Always studying. When she wasn't writing notes, she was preparing for our fitness exams. She was tougher than anyone."
"How do we know if that's true?" Cam asked Lisa.
"I guess we ask something more personal?" Lisa offered. "Did Banyani have any siblings?"
"Only her sister, Vani. Complete opposite of Banyani. I wonder if she ever did get her nursing license?"
"You need more convincing?" Lisa asked Cam.
Cam didn't. He motioned them to follow and they made their way out of the dungeon. Cam didn't want to pry into her life, nor could he fully trust it was all true. Jack, unfortunately, did not have such reservations.
"So Jani, what is the most embarrassing thing that happened to her?" Jack asked.
"I'm not sure. Probably just being associated with her sister if I had to guess."
"Why would you say that?"
"How do I say this…Vani had a weakness for the male variety. Many thought Banyani did too."
"Weakness?" Cam asked, not sure what he was getting at.
"Let's just say Vani took her biology lessons one on one."
Cam still didn't follow his cryptic answer, but Jack couldn't help but laugh.
"That explains so much," Jack said, being the first out the door.
The partygoers were all gone, replaced by a sizable force of soldiers in the courtyard. Archers lined the top of the castle walls and an abundance of torches lit the area. Lisa, Cam, and Jani emerged from the dungeon to find the released prisoners dead at their feet.
"What the–" Lisa said, being cut off by an alien in full iron armor.
"You shall suffer the same fate as those criminals. The Mighty Celestial will grant us our vengeance!" the alien roared, backed up by the war cries of his army. "Archers, FIRE!"
The bowstrings all came back in near unison, followed by the pling of the release. Arrows shot through the air, but were not strong enough to pierce the metal. Cam stood in front of Jani when the arrows came down, but one snuck past. Jani screamed in agony from the arrow striking his knee.
"My turn!" Lisa said, spraying a hail fire of bullets into the gallery of archers.
Jack charged the soldiers on the ground, dispatching them with both rifle and blade. It gave Cam time to pick up Jani in a bridal carry.
"Come on, adventurer. Your story has just begun," Cam said and made his way to the main castle gate.
"It hurts! Oh, it hurts!" Jani whined.
The soldier Jack had thrown into the hay earlier stood in front of the large wooden gate with his sword in hand. He was breathing heavily, but his eyes were dead set on redeeming himself.
"You shall not pass, foul beast! If my name isn't–" Those were the last words said before getting backhanded out of the way. Unless noises count as words. There was definitely a grunt and a wheeze when he hit the dirt.
The jostling of Cam's arm spurred more wails of pain from Jani.
"That's right, Dragonborn. Let us hear you roar!" Cam said.
Jani screamed after the arrow shifted again in his knee. Lisa blew the gate open with her shoulder-mounted missile launcher.
"Fus Ru Da indeed."
"Since when did we get missiles?" Cam asked, running through the new opening.
"We have missiles?" Jack said and then launched one at the tallest spire, turning it to ruble. "Awesome!"
The gang fled from the castle, leaving some parting shots at anyone who tried to follow. They were on the home stretch and Captain Tarkey found herself stopping by to watch it. She wasn't intending on auditing their session, since she was simply going out to get a snack, but seeing Cam cradle some invisible person in his arms made her forget all about her hunger. Captain Tarkey had a new hunger. A longing to be in his caring arms.
She leaned against the door entry, swooning over her new bodyguard. "What I would give to be in those arms. Mmmm." She let out a satisfied sigh as he lowered whoever was in his arms on the ground. Captain Tarkey had no real idea what he was doing, focused on his tight ass. She bit her lip, dreaming about what they could get into together. Her fantasy was cut short by Jack's giggle, as he was the first to take his mask off and took notice of her obvious infatuation.
"What are you giggling about?" Lisa asked, still focusing on the mission.
"Nothing," Jack said, winking at Captain Tarkey. He pointed at Cam and mouthed, "You like what you see?"
Captain Tarkey straighten up and shook off the embarrassment of being caught ogling Cam. She took a deep breath to focus, as Cam and Lisa were taking off their masks.
"Hey, look who showed up," Jack said, getting Cam and Lisa to turn around.
"Captain Tarkey?" Cam said, a bit flustered, worried she had heard them trying to pry into her life. He saluted her with Lisa right behind him.
"At ease." Captain Tarkey gesture for them to lower their arms. "How did your mission go?"
"Another successful mission, as per usual," Jack said.
"That is good news."
"What are you doing here?" Lisa asked.
"I was just on my way back to my quarters and noticed you three in here. Thought I would see how my new security detail was fairing after training."
"He's doing pretty good. In fact, I think he should escort you back to your quarters," Jack said with a smirk.
Captain Tarkey loved the idea, but didn't want to be too eager. "If you wouldn't mind?"
Cam didn't like the idea of Jack volunteering him for work, but he was going to get his money's worth.
"Sure. Jack can bring back my suit and get me some food."
"I'll make sure he does," Lisa said, aiming her malicious smile at Jack.
"You two have a good evening." Captain Tarkey went into the hall and with Cam they walked back to her quarters. She was hoping his body odor would put a damper on her desire, but it only made her more intoxicated. Conversation seemed all but impossible, until Cam spoke.
"Banyani, I'm going to be honest, I don't really know what I am supposed to do," Cam said.
"You are doing it right now. Keeping me safe."
"I feel like there is more to it…"
"You know, when I first took command of a ship, I didn't know what to do either," Captain Tarkey said. "Sometimes there is no amount of training to prepare you for something. Sometimes you just have to give it your best shot. Trust your instincts."
"What if my instincts are wrong? It is all pretty new to me."
"We'll get through it together," Captain Tarkey said and swiped open her door. "I'll see you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow, Banyani. And thanks for the pep talk."
"You're welcome."
Cam walked away and she closed her door. She skipped in her room, almost ready to sing.
"I don't know how I did that! Oh, he smelt sooo good. How am I going to focus tomorrow?"
"Where are my Cosmic Raisin Crunch Bars?" Vani asked, popping out from behind the kitchen island.
"Aggh! Vani!" Captain Tarkey jumped from her sudden appearance. "What are you doing here?"
"I was going to help you with your wardrobe. Did you know you only have uniforms?"
"I have a casual uniform."
"No sister of mine is going to wear that standard issue abomination to attract a man like him. You need to sex it up."
Captain Tarkey rolled her eyes. "Why did I know you would say that?"
"Because you know it's the truth," Vani said and walked into her bedroom. "Now help me cut holes in these fashion disasters."
"Which ones are you referring to?"
"All of them. Let's start with the white ones, I'm sure they will look nicer."
"No! Those are my nice uniforms!" Captain Tarkey rushed over to her room, worried her sister wasn't actually joking. It would be the beginning of a long night with her sister. Vani had much to impart on her sister and little time to do it. Cam would be there in the morning, expecting a captain. With any luck, he would be meeting a goddess.
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