Ghosts of Scintilla

LadyTevar · Post by **LadyTevar** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 6:51 pm

The treatment was rough, but no more than he would do for a fellow soldier. Still, Kyona was impressed, and more than a little flattered, that Atellus considered her so highly.

"Two of Diamonds..." she whispered, lowering head as he walked away to talk with ... Sebastian.

Soontir948 · Post by **Soontir948** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 10:21 pm

Arl turned to the quartermaster, "One more thing, I don't suppose you have some ration packs?"

"If you two don't mind me joining, I'd like to get filled up myself before resorting to eating said rations."

Academia Nut · Post by **Academia Nut** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 11:04 pm

The quartermaster looks at Arl long and hard for several awkward seconds before he asks incredulously, "You want military rations?"

Soontir948 · Post by **Soontir948** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 11:32 pm

Arl laughs. "Oh, no, no, it'll be food for something else. Although if it comes down to it, I will eat them and I pray that time never arrives."

Academia Nut · Post by **Academia Nut** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 12:40 am

Thinking about it for a moment, the quartermaster says, "Okay, I've got a few things that I can let go of without a problem. One second."

Going back into the armoury one more time with several dusty foil packages stamped 'Imperiosus Exercitus Proventus'. "Here you go, Munitorum guaranteed not to go bad."

Soontir948 · Post by **Soontir948** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 1:04 pm

"I would think you'd have no trouble at all letting go of these", Arl chuckled.

Cpl Kendall · Post by **Cpl Kendall** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 4:40 pm

"No objection. Best fill our mouths and our pockets, don't want to eat that shite."

LadyTevar · Post by **LadyTevar** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 7:59 pm

Kyona picked up the extra magazine for her laspistol, saying nothing more to the QuarterMaster but a quiet "Thank you."

She cocked her head to the side as the rations were brought out and joked over, but was not listening to the conversation. Something else was touching her mind. "Our transportation is waiting," she said, no expression on her face as she spoke dreamily. "He wishes to leave."

Soontir948 · Post by **Soontir948** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 6:16 pm

Arl sighed a bit. "I'll grab a quick bite at the mess hall and I'll meet you all there." One thing for sure, he was getting something in his stomach and off he went.

Cynical Cat · Post by **Cynical Cat** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 7:27 pm

Since they were going to be delayed anyway, might as well grab some food. Nihilous headed toward the base mess hall, loaded up his plate, and began eating.

Academia Nut · Post by **Academia Nut** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 1:03 am

The active base mess was a few floors up from the empty barracks where they were assigned, and a single level above where they had met the quartermaster. Fans stirred the air bring from the kitchen the scents of simple meats and vegetables, or the nearest equivalent on a hive world, being processed. Also brought from the kitchen was a slightly cooler breeze, air conditioning units kept the spoil time for the food out of the freezers to a minimum.

The staff appeared to be preparing for the evening meal, but they did not wave off the acolytes. It seemed that the base had been informed that there were to be some strangely attired visitors, and to not interfere with their work. The food served was... edible. That was perhaps the most charitable thing to say about it.

Cpl Kendall · Post by **Cpl Kendall** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 5:46 am

Atellus tucked into the Mess food with gusto, it wasn't great, certainly not like home but it filled the void. He managed to slip some hard bread into his pockets as well, he could live off rations but it was always nice to have something to snack on.

Soontir948 · Post by **Soontir948** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 8:26 am

Arl didn't have the higher amenities as the upperclassmen but even he had a bit of a time downing the food. "This food's to die for."

LadyTevar · Post by **LadyTevar** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 1:32 pm

"In the deepest hive-levels... it would be," Kyona replied as she too sat down for a brief meal. "I wonder if it too is made from the Quartermaster's ration packs.."

Soontir948 · Post by **Soontir948** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 1:39 pm

As he was eating, he couldn't help but notice a PDF officer, here in the mess of all places, eying the group which would probably be normal for anyone if he wasn't specifically keeping a closer eye at Sebastian. He was trying to look nonchalant as if he belonged here but he clearly didn't.

After finishing a bite he kept his voice low enough not to be overheard and spoke to the group, "Hey, the PDF officer over there. He's been eying Sebastian for quite a bit. Let's corner him and check him out."

Cynical Cat · Post by **Cynical Cat** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 1:43 pm

"Execution Kappa, detain and interrogate the subject," a ghostly voice whispered in Nihilous's mind. The psyker shook his head and put his plate down.

Cpl Kendall · Post by **Cpl Kendall** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 3:46 pm

"Right, lets see what he wants," Atellus gains his feet and approaches the officer. "What's your business with us PDF?"

fgalkin · Post by **fgalkin** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 1:12 pm

Sebastian had been picking away at the absolutely unbearable food when he heard Arl point out the PDF trooper. Turning around, he could see that the man was indeed, watching him. Sebastian sighed and got up with the others. He had a feeling he knew what this was about.

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Have a very nice day.
-fgalkin

Academia Nut · Post by **Academia Nut** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 2:54 pm

As the group gets up to confront the misplaced officer, the man turns to leave, but at Atellus' greeting he realizes he has been spotted, and with a sigh, turns back and says, "Ah, Sebastian. I had heard that there were some unusual visitors on base, but I had not realized it was you." The officer's words are laced with crystals of frozen venom. He just glares at Atellus, not dignifying him with a response. The fact that the group had been no doubt declared off limits was probably the only thing keeping the guardsman from a round on the whipping post or worse.

Up close, he can be seen to be a healthy, straight backed, pale skinned man in the uniform of the Scintillan PDF with rank insignia indicating that he is a captain. This all adds up to one fact: he is of the nobility. His dark hair cut short and his blue eyes like hard chips of ice, he looks like he is carrying a chip the size of the metaphorical glacier cooling the underhive of Tarsus on his shoulder.

fgalkin · Post by **fgalkin** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:32 pm

Sebastian sighed inwardly. This was bound to happen, sooner or later, but he had hoped for a little more time before being recognized.

As he walked up to the man, a glimmer of recognition stirred in him.

"Barriel," he smiled at the dark-haired officer, "how nice of you to come welcome us in person. I am honored, truly. It is a shame, though, that being stuck here in this baking heat for all this time has not improved your disposition

He turned to his companions.

"May I present to you Barriel Primus Angelos of Rennat, a worthy officer in the PDF and an acquaintance of mine."

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Have a very nice day.
-fgalkin

Soontir948 · Post by **Soontir948** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 5:11 pm

"Greetings, Barriel. I am Arl and I am glad my suspicions are unfounded."

He thought to himself, "Yea, right."

Cpl Kendall · Post by **Cpl Kendall** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 5:27 pm

Atellus returns to his seat and whispers in Arl's ear as he does so, "worthy and PDF don't belong in the same sentence."

Soontir948 · Post by **Soontir948** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 5:33 pm

"Heh, I doubt he believed a single word after 'and'," he replied back.

Cynical Cat · Post by **Cynical Cat** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 5:33 pm

Nihilous stayed back in an attempt not to draw further attention to himself. The matter appeared to be under control.

LadyTevar · Post by **LadyTevar** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 6:32 pm

Kyona ignored the conversation, eating her meal

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