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North Hack "Human Interest" Story - Page 8

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GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 09:24
'Well, I'm sure I can give a hand. And an honour guard?' Annie smiles.
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 09:28
"Well, Alice might prefer you as the maid of honor..."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 09:36
'Ok, but a wedding puts me in dress uniform, you know...'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 09:39
He smirks, "Figured, I saw your wedding pictures. It's fine with me."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 09:41
'I think this is cause for some celebration. You up for a drink after this?'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 09:44
"I think that's an excellent suggestion." He smiles at Alice.
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 09:45
'If you'd warned me about this you'd already have a bottle of champagne...'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 09:51
He smirks, "Why do you think I asked all those questions yesterday?"

He smiles, "But it's okay. You can always get it later."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 09:57
Annie nods, 'That I will. Elisa'll probably think of something else...Or arrange you guys some flowers. She's good at that.'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 09:59
"That would be great. I imagine she'd be quite good with arrangements."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 10:02
'She is...There's usually a few around our house.'

Annie leans a little closer to Josef, 'Just so you know, Alice loves flowers.'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 10:06
"Ah, good to know."

"Well, that would be wonderful. I'd love to see them."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 10:07
'Maybe you two can come visit us some time?'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 10:09
"Sure, that'd be fun."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 10:11
'Hmm...Maybe this weekend? You guys'll be free, right?'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 10:14
He thinks a moment, "Don't personally have anything planned, Alice?"
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 10:15
Alice smiles, 'I'm free.'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 10:17
"This weekend it is then. I'm looking forward to it."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 10:19
'Yeah. Should be fun. Maybe I can even get you on the firing range. Ever fired a real gun?'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 10:21
Suddenly feeling out of his element, "Ah... no, can't say that I have."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 10:23
She grins, 'Well, you can give it a try if you like. Don't worry, I won't make you use a .50. I'm not that cruel.'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 10:26
"Well, sure, I can give it a whirl." He thinks about it, then grins, "I'd probably have pretty good aim with the left arm..."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 10:30
'It'll be good practice; you need to have at least passed firearms training for citizenship, after all.'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 10:33
"Really? Didn't know that... hmm... perhaps going on the range would be a good idea."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 10:35
'Well, they'd prefer you did a term of service, but that's not compulsory for foreign citizens, and I can't really see you going for it.'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 10:41
"As much fun as I'm sure that would be, I think I'd just assume skip doing a tour."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 10:43
'I thought so.' She smiles, 'I bet you're thinking this is all a little bit Starship Troopers, huh?'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 10:46
He smirks, "Well, if you remember, they had a choice in the book. But if you start developing talking grenades, I'll be really scared..."

["Hi! I'm a nuclear grenade! I will explode in 1 minute! 55 seconds, 54..."]
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 10:48
'I doubt that'd be very useful. People might notice you throwing it...'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 10:50
He smiles, "Well, it was an experiment in psychological warefare, but let's move on before I give Alice any ideas..."

"Uh... is there any other requirements for citizenship that I should be warned about?"
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 10:53
'Not really...There's a quick exam, but Alice can help you out with that.'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 10:56
"Firearms and a quiz... I can handle that. I assume I won't have to give up my current citizenship..."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 10:57
She smiles, 'Of course not.'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 11:00
"Ah, good." He grins, "That would have put something of a kink into my security clearence..."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 11:01
'We're perfectly happy granting dual citizenship. There's a few background checks, obviously, but they can be handled through your embassy I should think.'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 11:05
"I doubt the checks will pull anything vaguely interesting."

"We're willing to grant dual citizenship too, and I'm sure both ends will run smoothly."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 11:07
Alice smiles, 'Anything I have to do?'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 11:09
"Written test, background check, that sort of thing. Pretty basic really." He grins, "Hope you're up on your economics."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 11:10
Alice nods, 'I'm ok. You might have to explain the whole democracy thing to me, though.'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 11:12
He smiles, "Sure. Oddly enough, that's a pretty small portion. Sometimes I wonder about the people who write these things..."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 11:14
Annie smiles, 'If it's actually us, you mean?'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 11:17
"Partially, but sometimes I find myself wondering about priorities. I mean, history and governmental systems makes sense, of course. And so does a bit dealing with demoncracy. But the several economic questions strike me as odd."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 11:18
'I don't know. Ours doesn't have much on economics at all.'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 11:20
[one more post]

He shrugs, "They're really big on capitalism. At times I wonder if President Gibson has read way too much Ayn Rand..."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 11:22
[Same here, I guess. Stuff needs doin']

'I guess we just take the economy for granted, mostly.'
The Most Glorious Hack
01-07-2003, 11:33
"So do we. Except, aparently, the people writting the tests."

He shrugs, and smiles at Alice, "No matter, I'll gladly help you study."
GMC Military Arms
01-07-2003, 11:35
Alice smiles, 'Thank you. It'll be interesting, I'm sure.'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 10:53
He smiles, "I'm sure it will be." He grins, "I look forward to teaching you that democracy thing."
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 10:56
<GMC isn't too hard on democracy, in fact; it saves that for 'pressocracy;' 'Apathy lead rule by the mass media.'>

'Well, it does sound interesting.'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 11:02
[Oddly enough, the Hack was in the 1000's for "Voter Apathy" recently...]

"Yeah it's interesting." He shrugs, "Like anything, you get used to it."
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 11:06
She smiles, 'And I've got a lot of time to get used to it.'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 11:10
"I Certainly hope so!"
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 11:12
She gives him a hug.

Annie smiles, 'Shall we go and grab some food?'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 11:18
Keeping an arm around Alice, "Hm... sure. I could go for some food."
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 11:21
'It's a little bar and grill.' Annie heads for a second hut, 'I hope they've got something Elisa can eat...'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 11:24
Following along, "Sounds good."
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 11:27
They get there. It's mainly slightly charred burgers and sausages, a few steaks; it does look pretty tasty, though.

'Beach barbecue, I guess. What do you want?'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 11:33
"Hm... I think I'll go for one of the burgers..."

[Hm... didn't they pack sandwiches?]
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 11:35
'I'll take the same. We've bought a few sandwiches, Annie.'

'Same here.' Annie gets a couple of veggieburgers.
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 11:38
"I think we packed some drinks too, so it looks like we're all set then." He helps carry things back.
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 11:41
Elisa's asleep with her sunhat over her eyes when they get there.

'Oh.' Annie smiles.

Elisa sighs and sits up, yawning. 'Oh, hi guys.'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 11:45
"Good morning. We bring vegiburgers." He offers her one.
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 11:46
She smiles, 'Thanks. Have you been having fun?'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 11:49
He grins. "Oh, you know... bit of swimming, learned how to surf, usual stuff."
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 11:50
'You learned to surf?' she smiles, 'I'm sorry I wasn't watching.'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 11:57
"I'm a quick learn, I guess." He sits down, and unwraps one of the burgers.
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 11:58
Elisa brushes a bit of sand out of her hair, and smiles brightly 'I'm not so bad on a board. Well, I probably would be at the moment.'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 12:00
He smiles a bit himself. "Why... oh, right. Balance would be a little out of whack."
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 12:01
She nods, 'I'll have to show you in a few months' time.'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 12:05
"Sounds good to me. I should be pretty good by then myself."
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 12:10
'Of course, by then I'll be looking after our little girl as well.' she smiles, 'It's going to be wonderful...'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 12:12
"Yes it will. She'll be adorable."
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 12:13
'I'm sure she will...I'm just wondering if she'll look more like me or Annie.'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 12:22
He bites back a joke, and instead says, "Couldn't you have that figured out beforehand?"
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 12:23
She looks a little confused, 'Not quite sure what you mean...'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 12:27
"Hrm... Well... Perhaps I've seen one too many sci-fi films. Did you have the option of choosing what she looked like?"
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 12:30
Elisa nods, 'It's possible, but it's not something I'd really want to do.'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 12:32
"Ah... okay." He thinks about it for a bit. "That makes sense."
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 12:36
'All we know so far is she'll have red eyes.'

'And she's psychic,' Annie smiles.

<Few more posts.>
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 12:39
['k]

He looks mildly surprized. "You've... uhm... 'talked' to her already?"
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 12:41
'Not quite, but she's there.' Annie smiles, 'It's a little hard to explain.'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 12:47
"I see," he says, not really knowing what she's talking about.
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 12:48
Annie smiles, 'I doubt I could explain what infra-red looks like to you, either...'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 12:52
"Well... I've used IR goggles before. Similar?"

He thinks a moment, "Personally, I always thought it'd be neat to see in UV."
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 12:55
Annie shakes her head, 'Nothing like, really; that just turns it into colours you can see, it's not really the same. You have to imagine what it'd be like to be able to see what you see through those goggles at the same time as seeing the real colours. And IR as another colour...'

'See how hard it is to explain?'
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 13:01
"Oog. Sounds like it'd take getting used to..." Then, upon realising that she was born that way, he shakes his head, "right, right... nevermind on that."
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 13:04
Annie smiles, 'I'm sometimes curious about how things look without.'

<1 more post>
The Most Glorious Hack
02-07-2003, 13:08
He smirks, "Normal? Just kidding. You'd think someone would come up with a way for both. Or at least something that would filter out IR for you. That's probably be easier..."
GMC Military Arms
02-07-2003, 13:10
'Well, I'm a bit used to it now, it'd be like being colourblind not to be able to see it.' She smiles, 'Saves the army a fortune on thermal scopes.'
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 09:51
"Good point. And you daughter will have the enhanced vision, right?"
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 09:52
Annie nods, 'Yes. It's all passed on.'
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 09:58
"Kinda what I figured." He gathers up random wrappers and chucks them in a near-by trashbin.
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 09:59
Elisa smiles, 'So, have you two made any plans?'
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 10:02
"Nothing's really set yet, except that we'll have it in GMC. Aside from that, well..."
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 10:03
She smiles, 'No I mean...' she points at her belly.
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 10:07
A look crosses Josef's face that conveys something along the lines of that never even occured to me. He thinks it as well. "Uh... no plans that I'm aware of..."
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 10:12
Alice is just blushing, 'Err...We don't have any plans as yet...'

Although it would be nice...
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 10:16
He clears his throat slightly, "We... haven't really discussed it... so..."
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 10:18
'"No plans as yet" is probably the best thing to say.'

Annie's smiling at Alice.
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 10:21
[407 for IT, btw...]

"Ah... well..." He decides to take a rather large drink at this point, and just shut his mouth.
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 10:24
[14329th]

'Well as long as you two are happy together, that's the main thing.' Annie smiles.
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 10:28
He nods, "Yeah, we are." He smiles at Alice.
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 10:31
Alice smiles back, 'Yeah.'

Annie grins, 'So soon I'll have a christening and a wedding...'
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 10:33
"Bridal shower, baby shower... Sounds like you'll be pretty busy."
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 10:36
'I guess so.'

<Annie and Elisa's daughter is a couple of months old outside this thread, BTW.>
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 10:40
[Hrm... forgot about that time dilation thing. Alice and Josef are probably already married too...]

He nods, looking out to the water for a bit, then relaxes a bit in the sand.
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 10:43
<In which case I'll have to remember to change her name.>

'It's relaxing, isn't it?' Elisa says.

'And good to know those aren't real seagulls.'

There's a few on the overhead monitor, with sound; it's pretty convincing.
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 10:45
He blinks, "I didn't even think of that..." He rummages about in their bag and pulls out a pair of polarized sunglasses, and looks back up. "Now that's neat..."
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 10:48
Annie smiles, 'They've gone to a lot of effort here, with a bit of a hand from the SPDs. After all, half of this was developed by us.'
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 10:52
He looks over at Annie, "Really? Hm... combat sim?"
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 10:55
She points at the screen, 'Active camo.'
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 10:59
"Ah... I was thinking of the facility itself..." He looks back up at the 'sky'. "Was that ever developed? I've seen plenty of vehicles, but few actual troops."
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 11:02
'Not on that scale, no. Parts of ISON use active camo to conceal them from airstrikes; that Grand Forty you saw is an example. But it does mean we have high-definition ultraflat monitors...'
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 11:06
He smiles, "Home theater will never be the same. Ever any thoughts of using it with naval vessels, or would the wakes make that pretty pointless?"
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 11:09
'It's the impression in the water the ship leaves that's the problem; you need some pretty awesome computing power to calculate and project what the sea would look like if the ship wasn't there.'
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 11:13
He grins, "Hmm... something to think about."
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 11:16
'Might work...But the Mark One Eyeball does take a lot of fooling.'
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 11:19
He blinks, "The what?"
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 11:24
She point's at his eye 'Unaided human eye. 'S a military term*.'

[*It is]
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 11:29
"Okay... does that mean you're Mark 2?"
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 11:34
'Well, conventional wisdom would have it that's the aided human eye, so I guess so.'

[Few more posts.]
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 11:38
"Hm. Never knew that designation existed." He smirks, "Are feet called 'Troop Transporter Mk.1'?"
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 11:40
She smiles, 'That's just being silly.'
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 11:43
He laughs, "I suppose. Then again, we tend to throw around TLA*'s like candy back home, so I can't really talk..."

[*Three Letter Anacronyms]
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 11:48
Annie smiles, 'I think we beat you on that, given our nation's name...'
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 11:53
"Well, the Hack rolls off the tongue better than MGH, I suppose..."

"Personally, I was always a fan of 'LRF support'. I'd drive interns nuts asking them about it."
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 11:56
'LRF?' Annie smiles, 'Hey, it's not like I'm that hot on reading other people's minds when Elisa's here...'
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 12:01
He smiles, "It's a bad computer joke really... 'Little Rubber Feet'. Like one would find on the bottom of your CPU."

[Friend of mine and I would use this to harrass people selling comps in stores who knew nothing about them]
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 12:08
'I'm not sure I'd even know which one the CPU was...'

[One more]
The Most Glorious Hack
03-07-2003, 12:13
"Central Proce... ah, not important. Don't feel bad, I've found that tech humor really isn't that funny. Ever."
GMC Military Arms
03-07-2003, 12:17
'I mean from looking...But I shouldn't think you could field-strip a rifle, so I guess that'd make us even.'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 08:26
"Ah, good point. I doubt I could even load a rifle..."
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 08:29
<Next day, I'm thinking it's meet the parents time...>

'Well, we'll soon change that.'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 08:30
[Hm. That'll work.]

"Yes, I suppose you will... at least I hope so..."
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 08:37
[I've just worked out Alice's parents, 's why.]

'Oh come on, you don't have to be a pro marksman or anything like that.'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 08:39
[I have a mental image of Alice's father sitting in the front room, cleaning a gun. Of course, in GMC that needn't be out of the ordinary, heh]

"True, but it's not like I've got any experience with this sort of thing."
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 08:41
[Almost; Josef may have found out he's a Captain in the Army...]

'I can't imagine you're a particularly slow learner.'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 08:44
[I wager he's done his research]

"Something of a perfectionist, but I don't imagine that I'll have too much difficulty."
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 08:46
Annie smiles, 'Good.'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 08:48
"What does the weapons proficiency test require anyway? I won't have to fire a howitzer will I?"
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 08:50
She grins, 'No...Just small arms; rifles semi and auto, submachine guns and handguns.'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 08:52
"I should be able to handle that... I assume I'll being toting a side-arm around once I'm a citizen as well?"
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 08:54
Annie nods, 'You'll at least have to own one, yes.'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 08:56
He tries to picture himself walking around with a gun and gets a mildly goofy look on his face.

[if you want to skip forward, I'm cool]
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 09:01
<If so, it's your 'turn.' Go for it.>

Annie smiles, 'I'm glad you're happy together.'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 09:13
[Fair enough. Skipping ahead to... the next day]

Josef's arm stopped just before destroying another of Alice's alarm clocks as it went off bright and early. He makes a note to buy one with a motion sensor for her.

He looks over at her and smiles, watching her sleep.
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 09:14
Alice moves a little, 'Huh...? Wazzat?' she turns over.
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 09:19
He rubs her shoulder, "It's your alarm, hon. You working today?"
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 09:20
'Oh...No. I was going to take you to meet mum an' dad, actually, 'f that'd be ok...'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 09:23
"Sure, that's fine."

He smiles at her, amused that he's awake and she's not, "You want some coffee?"
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 09:26
She lies on her back, ''Kay.'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 09:29
He wanders downstairs, and futzes around making coffee.

After several minutes he comes back up with a tray that not only includes coffee, but some pancakes as well.
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 09:33
...And finds Alice fast asleep again.
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 09:37
He smiles, and puts the try down on the end table, and kneels down next to her, watching her sleep, not sure if he should wake her or let her sleep.
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 09:40
She turns over after a while. 'What time is it, sweetie?'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 09:44
"Good morning again. It's about 10:30."
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 10:04
'I'd better have some of that coffee...'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 10:05
He takes one of the mugs and hands it to her. "There's some breakfast there if you want."
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 10:06
'Oh...Thank you. That was a bit of a late night, wasn't it?'

<I guess Annie had them hit the town afterwards.>
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 10:10
[Makes sense... Alice with a hangover, heh]

He nods, and brings the tray over for her. "Yeah, it was. She's not one to avoid a good celebration, huh?"
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 10:11
'No...' she frowns, 'Ahhh...my head...'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 10:14
He smiles a little, "That's the most I've ever seen you drink..."

Catching her look, he gets back up. "Lemmie see if I can concoct something to help."
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 10:16
'Any Hack hangover cures? Ones that actually work, I mean...'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 10:19
"Well, I'll see what I can manage. There's one that's worked for me, but these things are kind of hit or miss, after all..."
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 10:21
'Mmm...Well, anything's better than nothing...'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 10:26
He kisses her forehead, "Hang tight." He heads downstairs.

A few minutes later he comes back with a glass full of a thin greenish liquid. He hands it to her. "Enjoy."
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 10:29
<All hangover cures taste bad...>

She looks at it, 'I doubt it...'

She drinks it anyway.

'Akk.'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 10:34
[and look evil, hence the green, up to you as to how well it works, if at all]

He smiles sympathetically, and hands her a glass of water. "Here."
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 10:41
'You're drunk this yourself, I'm sure...Did it work then?'

<I'm thinking yes.>
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 10:45
"Yeah it did. It's not as noxious as some I've taken, but still..."

He smiles, "You should feel better in a little bit."
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 10:49
'I hope so.' she picks up a framed photograph and hands it to Josef. It's obviously Alice's family; her mother looks a lot like she would with lighter hair, her father looks to be about six-two with dark hair, a carefully-trimmed beard and a black patch over his right eye, 'That's me, mum and dad.'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 10:52
He sits on the edge of the bed and looks at the picture. He asks about the eyepatch.
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 10:55
'Well, there's always been accidents in training; most people I know know somebody who's been hurt somehow. Same with dad...I'm not sure exactly how he did it, which means it was probably doing something he wasn't supposed to be doing...'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 10:58
He nods. "I suppose its bound to happen. So... what are they like?"
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 11:04
'They're ok...Mum's a secretary.'

[Alice's father is a perfectly ordinary guy, really.]
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 11:06
[1 more til 2 hour vanish]

"And your dad?"

[he knows, just wanting to see what she says]
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 11:07
<Probably won't be here when you get back.>

'He's a Captain in the Army.' she smiles, 'He always says how proud he is of me...'
The Most Glorious Hack
04-07-2003, 11:10
"As well he should be." He gives her a hug.
GMC Military Arms
04-07-2003, 11:12
[Basically, Alice's dad isn't the brightest, but he's a perfectly friendly guy. He thinks his little girl's a genius.]

'Thanks...'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 08:15
[I'm sure Josef would agree with him...]

He smiles at her, "What time are we meeting with them."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 08:17
'About two. It's a couple hours' drive, though.'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 08:18
"2 hours? Out in the country?"
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 08:19
She nods, 'Yes. It's pretty nice there.'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 08:21
"Sounds great... Wish I had brought a camera."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 08:24
She smiles, 'There's a river right near our house...Sometimes in summer it was warm enough to swim in...'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 08:28
He grins, "It gets warm here?"
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 08:29
'Inland it can do...We've had some fairly mild summers before.'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 08:34
"Ah, I thought it was just tundra."

He smiles, "Feeling better yet?"
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 08:36
She smiles, 'A little.'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 08:41
"That's good." He smiles, "I could make another dose if you want..."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 08:43
'Err...No thanks...'

<BTW, Annie took Elisa home first, obviously.>
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 08:48
"Can't say as I blame you. It's not too pleasant."

He gives her a hug, "Take a shower, hon. You might feel better."

[I wager he drank some before bringing her glass up...]
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 08:51
<I bet he's wondering what he may or may not have told a stone-cold sober Annie...>

''Kay.'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 08:54
[I'm sure he is. He's also hoping that he didn't make a complete ass of himself.]

As she goes off to the shower, he takes the tray downstairs. He looks at the phone and ponders calling Annie.
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 08:58
<He can if he wants...>
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 09:00
He figures he might as well, and picks up the phone, calling her.

"Hello? Hey Annie, it's Josef..."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 09:02
'Hi. You feeling ok? You drank quite a bit...'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 09:04
"I'm doing better than Alice was... hey, I was wondering... did I say anything stupid or slanderous last night?"
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 09:07
'Not really...'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 09:08
"Oh, well that's good. My memory's a little... fuzzy."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 09:11
'Actually, I was wondering if you remember what I told you...'

<About Alice's first kiss.>
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 09:15
"Um..." he thinks for a bit, "Vaguely. Something somewhat surprizing about Alice, but... hrm..."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 09:22
'I'll tell you some time when you're drunk again.'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 09:24
He laughs, "Well, you've made me really interested now."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 09:27
'Heh...'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 09:29
"Hrm... well, sounds like Alice is about ready, so I should probably get going. I'm meeting the 'rents today."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 09:30
'You'll be fine. Just be yourself.'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 09:36
"Well, it had to happen eventually."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 09:38
'It happened when you were born, I should think...'

<Being himself, that is...>
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 09:40
He laughs, "Thanks."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 09:42
''Kay, I think you'd better get ready. Doesn't hurt to dress smartly, remember.'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 09:45
"Yeah, I've got something that should work. I'll talk to you later."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 09:50
'Good luck.'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 09:53
"Thanks." He hangs up and heads upstairs as Alice finishes up her shower.
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 09:57
Alice smiles, 'You want to go in?'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 09:59
"Yeah, should make a good impression and all."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 10:01
She nods, 'Ok. Want a cup of tea when you come down?'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 10:07
"Sure, sounds good." He gives her a kiss, "Thanks."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 10:09
She's waiting there with a steaming cup when he returns.

<Tea is one of GMC's imports>
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 10:17
Clean shaven, and nicely dressed, "Thanks."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 10:21
She's wearing a slightly formal dress, and she's obviously put some effort in on her hair, ''Do I look ok?'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 10:24
"You look fantastic."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 10:28
Cute smile, 'Thatnks.'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 10:33
He smiles back, "You're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 10:34
She blushes, 'I think we'd better get going. We can stop and buy something on the way...'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 10:35
He glances at a clock, "Hm, yeah I guess we should. What are you thinking of picking up?"
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 10:37
'I don't know...Just a little gift.'

<Flowers for her mum, and whatever Josef thinks her dad would like.>
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 10:38
He nods. "I'll think about it on the way..."

[Hrm... what would her dad like?]
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 10:41
<There's the classic 'bottle of whiskey'>

'Ok...Shall we?'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 10:43
[Eh, that'll work]

"Sure." He follows her out to the car, and off they go.
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 10:49
It's an extremely pleasant drive; there's quite a lot of forest around Marshall City, and a number of herds of wild deer. He'll probably notice some of the wildlife; wolves, artic foxes, rabbits and smaller birds of prey.

They stop at a large petrol station. 'They sell fresh flowers here.'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 10:53
[page 100... wow...]

He's quite amazed at the fauna, even asking about a couple of the more unusual ones*.

When they stop he wanders about the store looking to see if anything strikes him as a likely gift. Like, say, whiskey.

[*Not much wildlife in the Hack]
James Adams
05-07-2003, 10:53
wo.... a 100 page convo between 2 people.....

*claps for continuity and sticking too it*
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 10:55
The attendant looks at him as he eyes the alcohol, 'You two are together, sir?'

<Most stations won't sell to people on their own. It's not particularly legal to do so, either.>
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 10:57
[Hm]

"Eh? Oh, yes, we are."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 11:04
<Makes sense to me...>

'That's a good one...' he point to a ten-year-old bottle of Macallan.
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 11:06
[Good brand]

He looks it over, "Yeah, that should do."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 11:11
[Me likely whiskey.]

'Ok. Will that be all?'

Alice comes over with a bunch of flowers, 'These too, please. And pump four.'

She hands him her card.
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 11:13
"I can pay if you want."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 11:18
'Well, perhpas you should. It is supposed to be from you. You don't mind paying for my petrol?'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 11:21
[1 more til vanish]

"Not at all. Unless you filled up a tank while I wasn't looking." He pulls out some cash.
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 11:22
She smiles, 'I don't think so...'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 11:25
He grins, and pays for everything. "Let's go."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 11:26
'Ok. Oh, careful with those flowers...'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 12:56
He looks them over, and carefully carries them out to the car. "They're very nice."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 12:57
<I'll be out soon. Few more posts>

'Well, mum does love roses...' she smiles, 'Guess I inherited that from her.'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 13:04
He smiles at her, "I'll keep that in mind."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 13:06
'I hope so...' she blushes a little, 'I'd love it if you bought me flowers some time...'
The Most Glorious Hack
05-07-2003, 13:07
"I think I can manage that."
GMC Military Arms
05-07-2003, 13:09
'I'm sure Annie must've told you that already...'