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Post by Wolfgang Stahlbergmann on May 5, 2016 17:42:26 GMT
- Wolfgang starts messing with his watch, pressing an emergency button on it, silently alarming a group of stormtroopers who take place outside of every entrance of the meeting room. His mind turns overdrive. -
Wolgang thinking in himself: "Great... she got the wrong message... All right Wolfy, let's remain calm. Judge it pro and contra, as a soldier do. At best, Eichelberger just get's bored and leaves, with us all laughing at this one day. At worst, they continue and he get's killed which would drag CROSS into a war with STAR, perhaps ignite a civil war within CROSS and I die... and she as well.
- his train of thoughts stops for a second -
But, a push of a button and I can flod this room with my soldiers to give them a new distraction... perhaps I can use the excuse that X-Core or Partisans attacked Eisenfeld and blow up a few houses later... yeah... that's hardly believable, but at least only my dignity would suffer... greatly, but I could separate them without jeopardizing the invasion.
Still, let's see what General Dickhead has to answer first. Find something more important, you treacherous fuck!"
- Wolfgang looks at General Eichelberger's reactions, trying to keep a calm face, while keeping his hand on his watch, awaiting the wrong moment that would signal his organized farce. -
Wolgang thinking in himself: "Anything worth having is this life, will undoubtedly never be easy." (previous quote from Elena to Wolfgang) "You got that right, dear."
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Post by ironsage on May 5, 2016 21:21:27 GMT
Elena sees Wolfgang's wonderful mind working through the variables of the situation and sighs leaning back " Hmmm it would seem I should follow my own advice, This will not work if I could not trust my own allies"
Bruce grabs Jason's arm before he could enter the room " the distress signal is off, hold back for now" He lights up a cig talking in a low key " Elena has got some brass ovaries putting her trust in this room" After a slow exhale " still I bet 50 credits that this is 'still' going to end up being a 'smash and dash' operation . . . any idea where Ben is right now?" The ghost only shrugs and Bruce continues " probably stuck in a vent warped in bandages, anyway if that concussion-flash-bang goes off in Elena's arm, everyone including herself will be blind and deaf and we have to make those few seconds count if it comes to it" The ghost cracks his neck in replay.
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Post by Gavin Miles on May 5, 2016 23:22:41 GMT
- Gavin is now standing behind his chair with his hands on it. He has a large smile but it's apparent he's nervous. Betty is standing behind him still holding the end of her dress. Her head is to Gavin but is looking at Elena in the corner of her eye. Nobody can hear what they are saying, but it's visible that they're talking quietly to themselves.
Betty in Gavin's ear: "Master, I do believe something is not as planned."
Gavin under his breath: "What do you mean-what should we do?"
Betty in Gavin's ear: "Wait for Wolfgang to close the meeting, or for Lord Eichelberger to leave and make some excuse for us to be off."
Gavin under his breath: "Should I say something, or-"
Betty in Gavin's ear: "I don't think it wise. We should wait for the others to start moving. For now try and remain calm."
Gavin under his breath: *Chuckle* "Easier said than done my dear. Ms.Elena is, quite literally, armed."
-Betty rolls her eyes at the General's pun and he smirks.
Gavin under his breath: "You think the guards will be enough?"
Betty in Gavin's ear: "They're Gombostonians, so most likely yes. However we should just try and get out of here."
Gavin under his breath: "Got it."
- Betty takes a small step back but keeps one hand on Gavin's shoulder. Gavin stands straight and waits for somebody to say something.
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Post by Blue on May 6, 2016 6:33:43 GMT
- Eichelberger stands frozen for a few moments, casually examining the rooms decorations, paying little attention to the other commanders until eventually dismissing them entirely with a wave of his hand. - "Yes yes, very well " -He then turns towards his group of officers before clearing his throat
Eichelberger: "It would seem this council will suffice, Hermand! What is next on my schedule?"
- An officer small in stature carrying a clip board that almost seemed comically large appears from beneath the small crowd -
Herman: "Ehem, You are to have breakfast with the STAR President sir, May I advise that we are already running late"
-Eichelberger then looks back at the council- "If we must, If you all would excuse me, I have much more important matters to attend to & This council seems to have come to adequate conclusion... I am placing you in control of orchestrating this invasion Kommandant Stahlbergmann... I will be looking in on your progress personally, the invasion would be scheduled to take place in 2 weeks time... Do not disappoint me..."
-With those Final words he swings around & storms out the door in a brisk pace, his small crowd of officers & personal guard following right behind him -
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Post by Wolfgang Stahlbergmann on May 6, 2016 8:06:04 GMT
- Wolfgang barks a sharp "Jawohl" in relief and makes a Gombostonian salute to the leaving General. After half a minute of silence he slowly descents back to his chair pouring his untouched glass of champagne behind the collar with one pull. He then looks at everyone's face one at the time with an expressionless gaze, holding a bit more on Elena. -
Wolfgang: "Well... our course is set then." - he holds a little pause - "My offer for the rest of the evening still stands. The next time we'll have a chance to it, will probably be in Rio at the end of the campaign."
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Post by mjrrjackson on May 6, 2016 8:26:36 GMT
A pair of armoured cars rumble into courtyard and stopped outside. Mjr Jackson stepped out of the first car and made his way up the marble stairs to the main doors; a retinue bodyguards and other staff members trailing behind him.
"I hear STAR and CROSS are teaming up to invading South America" Jackson said to the armed soldiers guarding the large oak doors "Hope I not to late for the party"
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Post by Blue on May 6, 2016 8:28:20 GMT
- After a few moments of silence Alice looks over to Wolfgang -
Alice: "It would be a shame if the generals personal aircraft had to mysteriously... disappear... while on his field inspection... won't you say?"
-She then looks over to Trevor & Gavin as if to insinuate something-
Alice: Well Commander Stahlbergmann... I am absolutely famished, I must admit I have not yet experienced Gombostonian cuisine, least not in the traditional sense."
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Post by Wolfgang Stahlbergmann on May 6, 2016 8:57:13 GMT
- The guards outside look a bit awkwardly on Major Jackson. -
Guard 1: "Ze party? Was? What are you talking about?"
Guard 2: "That meanz celebration, idiot."
Guard 1: "One second." - He continunes radio chatter in Ost-Gombostonian - "There are someone with an unidentified uniform here, sir. He asks about some party. Somehow, he knows about the subject of this meeting."
Wolfgang: "Name, rank, affiliation?"
Guard 1: "He didn't introduced himself."
Woflgang: "What's his uniform's like?"
Guard 1: "Brown boots, dark-green trousers, bright-green tunic... baby-blue beret and... sunglasses... Judging the colour palette of his uniform it's not impossible that he wears it because he's blind."
Wolfgang: - sigh - "Attitude and that hideous uniform... that must be someone from STAR..."
Guard 1: "Should I let him in?"
Wolfgang: "If he insist. The meeting is over, he could very well await for us in the saloon. We shall join soon."
Guard 1: "Jawohl Lord Stahlbergmann!"
- The guard makes eye contact with Jackson again with a pleasant smile, murdering english as he opens his mouth. -
Guard 1: "Obergruppenführer Wolfgang Stahlbergmann haz granted you entrance, sir. Ze meeting haz came to an end, but zere will be some... "party" in ze saloon. You may wait for zem, there, if you wish. Fritz would gladly lead you there."
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Post by Wolfgang Stahlbergmann on May 6, 2016 9:06:43 GMT
- In the meantime in the meeting room. Wolfgang stops the communication with the guard. Turns towards Alice. -
Wolfgang: "Indeed. What a terrible disaster that would be. For the time being however, it's best to have him around. Next in line that idiot Domenic Hertz would be and that would be the end of CROSS as we knew it." - he releases a pleasant sigh - "Still, I'm a bit glad he turned away from us. A political pain in our prettier side, but my chances got increased to be his successor in the Gombostonian chain of command as Reichsführer... first after the Dinarchs."
- Noticing that he is about to forget himself, he quickly clears his throat. -
Wolfgang: "And that's good, allthough don't really get your hopes up, if you don't really fond of potatoes, cabbage and pork. Naturally however, I have invited a few auslander chefs as well. Wouldn't want this event end with a bad taste... literally."
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Post by mjrrjackson on May 6, 2016 9:20:35 GMT
Mjr Jackson was already in the saloon when the CROSS members entered.
"Let me introduce myself" he said "Major Richard Jackson of the 616th Storm Battalion, I would have got here sooner but I had some...personal business that needed attending to"
Jackson turned to the bar and ordered a drink "Your guards told me you've already finished the meeting so I assume you've already planned the invasion" Jackson paused to take a gulp of the beer the barman handed to him "so tell me...where do you want my guys?"
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Post by Wolfgang Stahlbergmann on May 6, 2016 9:54:41 GMT
- A few servants come to the salloon to make preparations after Fritz escorted Jackson into the room, when he adress head servant (who's uniform is decorated enough to be mistaken), who look confused on the STAR commander. -
Hans: "I am... pleased to make your acquaintance, sir. I'm Hans Amsel. However I think you have mistook me for someone else."
Fritz in Gombostonian: "Don't mind him, he just got here late... like a lot. Missed the entire shindig. I suppose he must be anxious to be brought up to date."
Hans in Gombostonian: "I see."
Fritz in Gombostonian: "When the big man honour us with his presence, by the way?"
Hans in Gombostonian: "Lord Stahbergmann will join shortly, patience. He still have to properly close his conclusions of the meeting with his guests... who arrived in time."
- Fritz jauntly waves off the strict head servant. -
Fritz: "Thouzant entschuldigung, Major. He iz just our head buttler, preparing the saloon for ze delegationz. They will follow us shortly. How do you like Eisenfeldburg zo far?"
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Post by Blue on May 6, 2016 10:03:39 GMT
- Alice is the first to notice the new STAR commander & quickly walks over to introduce herself, offering her hand -
Alice: Wow, another Yank... pleasure to meet you, I'm Commander Blue, The English gentlemen who just entered is Major Gavin Miles, the Iron cladded outfit behind him is the SoC, I'm sorry I struggle to pronounce their regiments full name, then entering last would be our host, Commander Stahlbergmann, quite a mouthful I know, & I am sure you have met Commander Elena? She has been representing STAR for the majority of the meeting, I would suggest you talk about her regarding your deployment."
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Post by trevordrakenor on May 6, 2016 12:06:49 GMT
-Trevor simply breathed in deeply, slightly raising his chest and heads before exhaling audibly. He makes no attempt to whisper but speaks in low volume to Alice.
Drakenor: Yes it would be a shame indeed... a disaster if it happens too soon. You see... we find his kind to be... problematic to the well being of CROSS, a plan is already made. However, that will have to wait until a more "opportune" moment arrives.
-At this point, Major Jackson arrived. He conversed with the gathered officer and introduced himself to the group.
Drakenor: Ah yes, good day to you Major Jackson. I am High Thane Trevor Drakenor commanding the Shield of Cyknerthol under the Maxmillian Order authority, these here are my colleagues *refers to the rest of the personnel with the same uniform as him*. Head of the Biocore Professor Vio Nanchi and the General of the Global Paramilitary Forces Dlanod Nedrom.
-Nanchi rubs his chin, raising his eyebrow as he watches Jackson appraisingly. Nedrom simply nodded in acknowledgement.
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Post by Gavin Miles on May 6, 2016 14:15:53 GMT
- Gavin and Betty enter the room last. Gavin is oblivious to the new STAR guest, abut Betty quickly sees him and direcs Miles to one side.
Betty: "Master there is another one of those Colonials here."
Gavin: "Ah bloody hell. Well we should as well introduce ourselves and act non-conspicuously, my dear."
Betty in an annoyed tone: "Very well sir. But if you get anything from the bar, no more alchohal."
- The two begin making there way to Major Jackson.
Gavin: "Ah, come on, what's the worst that'd happen? haha"
Betty: "You're eyes are still a little red and you are squinting. I'm just surprised nobody has commented on it yet, sir."
Gavin: "I just do well to hide it, dear."
- Gavin says this patting his tample with two fingers. Betty gives an uneasy sigh as they walk up to Jackson. Gavin puts his hand out for a handshake.
Gavin: "Greetings good sir! I am Major General Gavin Miles, New Britannia Roual Army. And this is my personal assistant, Betty Poswal. We are pleased to meet you, and glad you could join us."
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Post by ironsage on May 6, 2016 15:15:10 GMT
Elena stares after Eichelberger but breaths out a sigh of relieve as he leaves. The hum in her robotic arm subsides as she walks over to Wolfgang and squeezes his arm lightly " I apologize if things got a bit intense there, I do not mean to create trouble for you here" She sits on the table to the side of wolfgang crossing her legs " I was caught off guard with his presence and with the recent way he dealt with Commander Strauss. . . I couldn't take any chances if he decided to view me in the same way" she smiles at him " as you know we are not fighter like them" she indicates to the others " we live and die on our wits, and truth be told I was feeling a bit insecure as the only Star member present"
She takes his arm when he rises out of the chair " Now you had a promise of good wine and good company, I would love to talk about how we can hasten your promotion, I'm sure Eichelberger has other interests he would like to pursue. Maybe he would be better suited to study Geology and Entomology on a permanent basis"
She sees the new commander "Ah commander Jackson, It is wonderful to meet you. You nearly missed the party. "
Elena looks a bit more closely a Gavin not quite sure what to make of the commander, brilliant ? drunk ? a little off somehow.
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