[Halo] New! San Angeles RPG

[Kairu]

As Burke was finishing, Reynolds, Cochraine and Harmony stepped onto the bridge. Reynolds: "Permission to come aboard, Ma'am?"

[Dark-F137]

"I'm not being hard on ONI. I am just relaying what I observe." He said flatly.

[Naked Crook]

Burke turned when he heard Reynolds speak. Jennifer, on the other hand, greeted Reynolds. Jennifer: Welcome aboard Captain Reynolds... Jennifer extended her hand to shake Reynold's hand.

[Dark-F137]

"Sir." He said, saluting in acknowledgement.

[Kairu]

Reynolds took Frost's hand, shaking it firmly, but politely, letting go after a few seconds. Reynolds: "Thank you, Ma'am. Allow me to personally introduce you to everyone with me. This woman here is Lieutenant Commander Lauren Cochraine." Reynolds stood in front of Cochraine, extending his left arm and hand out to show Cochraine to the rest of the group. Reynolds: "She's my trusted first officer and I brought her along to help get her back up to speed with our status on San Angeles. As some of you are well aware, she was injured from helping evac civilians in the first stage of the battle." Reynolds then moved to stand between Harmony. Reynolds: "Some of you may not need the introductions, but here is Fireteam Harmony. Master Sergeant Jessica Arman, Sergeant Frazer Robertson, Corporal Axlon and Private Second Class Agate Cadieux, respectively." As Reynolds was naming each of his team members, he motioned to the correct person. Reynolds then turned back to face Tye, Frost and Cameron. Reynolds: "Harmony informed me they captured a high value target. Is that why I'm here?" Reynolds made sure not to sound like he knew too much or that he was coming across as snarky or condescending.

[Naked Crook]

Jennifer: That is correct Captain. Fireteam Harmony plaued a vital role in the capture of a senior Trust pperative - Admiral Hoffman. Jennifer paused. Jennifer: After I learned of the capture of Hoffman...I pulled his service record from the UNSC Information Net. You will all be shocked to learn that Hoffman has been hiding in plain sight for a very long time. To say that he was impersonating an officer would be false...because he IS an officer in the Navy. A more correct description would be that he has been lying about his loyalties. He has been pretending to be on our side...all while reporting to The Trust and directing their activities. Cameron interjected. Cameron: Did Hoffman have a command? Jennifer nodded. Jennifer: Yes he did. Hofan was in command of the UNSC Algonquin - a Destroyer. The current location of that ship is unknown at this time, however. Tyber: I think it is safe to assume The Algonquin is flying the flag of The Trust now...

[Kairu]

Reynolds: "So now what? Are we going to handle the situation and deal with him now, or wait to turn him over to ONI and HIGHCOM? After all, protocols are clear but if a high value Trust operative has been captured, I feel confident saying that there will likely be retaliation from them."

[Naked Crook]

Jennifer smirked. Jennifer: I have no intention of turning Hoffman over to the UNSC or ONI just yet. I have a much better idea. Jennifer paused. Jennifer: I am going to let Nighthawk interrogate Hoffman. Unlike me, Nighthawk does not have military protocols getting in the way of the more...aggressive interrogation methods. Besides...I wanna see Hoffman squirm...like the God-damn weasle he is. Jennifer pausdd. Jennifer: I have every intention of finding out what The Trust is after. I will give them no quarter!

[Kairu]

Reynolds and Cochraine were listening intently. Cochraine then had to speak up. Cochraine: "Ma'am, it seems there's more about him than you've let on. What else has he done to earn such a despicable reputation?" Arman decided to set in and interject. Arman: "Commander, we fought the Trust down there about an hour ago. I can tell you first hand that the Trust are not friends, not allies, or anything. The Trust operate and enlist people knowing that they all may have to give their lives some day to stay quiet, voluntary or otherwise. We saw some of the outside contractors, scientists, and other non-combatant personnel. All of them were executed for silence. Hoffman himself is aware of this and had, at least once, attempted to kill him to avoid capture and interrogation. These people are on a whole new level of insanity and inhumanity." Cochraine: "I can understand that, but if what has he done? It sounds almost personal."

[Dark-F137]

"Ma'am, we may find out during the Interrogation, which I am very interested in seeing, if Captain Frost would allow it. However... I know nothing of this... 'Nighthawk.' Aside from the fact that he is an independent operator."