[Halo] New! Halo RPG Pt. 11

[Naked Crook]

Vernette grinned, as he tried to reassure Xyrho and Rah'jesh. Vernette: Don't worry...you are in very capable hands. As Vernette said this, he heard Jennifer speak once more over the comm. Jennifer: Director? Hanger bay 1 has been cleared for docking. Setting a general way point for The Cloak and Dagger...now... Jennifer paused. Jennifer: Those Phantom pilots should have no problem seeing those way points. Vernette heard the thrusters of the Phantom shift, as Jennifer said this. Vernette: Yep, I think they see it. I can hear the thrusters on this thing shifting. Jennifer: Just let me know when you have docked. We cannot see those Phantoms, so, you will need to give us a heads up when you have docked.. We will hold position as long as we can. Vernette: Copy that. Stand by Captain! Vernette walked towards the cockpit of the Phantom, as he looked at the pilot. Vernette: Pilot? ETA? The Elite looked at Vernette for a moment, before giving a response. Elite Pilot: Less than a minute. Vernette: Good. Vernette glared at the pilot, before turning around, and heading back to the passenger bay. Vernette placed his hand back on his ear piece once more, as he contacted Captain Frost. Vernette: Jennifer? We are due in less than a minute. I will let you know the moment all three ships are docked. Once we docked, get the ship air tight, then plot a course back to Midnight. Vernette paused. Vernette: Transmit the coordinates for Midnight to the Brutes and the Elites. Inform them that Midnight will be the rally point, and that we are to rendezvous there. Citadel Control is already aware of the possibility that we may be returning with the Brutes and the Elites, so, there should be no need to call this in ahead of time. Jennifer: Copy that, sir! Vernette paused, as he waited for the Phantoms to dock in the hanger bay of The Cloak and Dagger. Despite the ETA being so short, the flight itself felt like an eternity. While Vernette was an expert at masking his emotions, deep down, he felt very uncomfortable on the Phantom. Vernette simply could not shake the feeling that this single, fragile Phantom had merely a small cloaking generator protecting the occupants. One or two good shots from a point defense cannon was all that was needed to destroy any Phantom. However, once Vernette felt the gravity on the Phantom shift, he knew that the Phantom had passed through the Hanger Bay's security barrier, and that he had finally docked in the hanger bay of the Cloak and Dagger. As the Phantom powered down, and the rear hatches opened, Vernette could see the other two Phantoms docking in the hanger bay. Without wasting any time, Vernette contacted Captain Frost. Vernette: Captain! All three Phantoms are docked! Seal the hanger bay doors, and get us the hell out of here! Signal all ships to fall back to the Midnight system! Jennifer: Understood, sir! Just as Jennifer said this, the large hanger bay doors began to close, and Jennifer's voice could be heard over the ships comm system. Jennifer: All hands, prepare for emergency slip space jump. When Vernette heard this, he sighed, as he jumped out of the Phantom, and onto the hanger bay floor. Corvo, Nova Team, and Cameron followed suit, as they disembarked from the Phantom. Osiris: I have to admit, that was quite the rush. That was one mission for the books. Corvo nodded. Corvo: No argument here. I have to admit though...one thing surprised the hell out of me... Corvo looked at Director Vernette. Corvo: Nighthawk and Anaconda? What were they doing there? If I am not mistaken, that was The Venture Capitalist that brought down that Trust Frigate in ELO of New Harmony. Vernette: I asked them to tag along...just in case things went sour. You never know when you need some extra firepower. Corvo nodded in agreement. However, at that moment, Xyrho interjected, as he stepped around the Phantom, and approached Director Vernette. Xyrho: I am legitimately surprised to see that those two are still alive, after all this time. It seems that those two have continued their struggle against The Trust...after so many years. Vernette: They tend to be reliable allies against The Trust. Xyrho clicked his mandibles. Xyrho: I must ask...how long are we to be on this ship? Vernette: It should take The Cloak and Dagger about three days to return to Midnight. So...three days. Vernette shrugged. Vernette: Your ships will arrive much sooner than ours, but, the fleet around Midnight is aware that you will be arriving, so, you have nothing to concern yourself with. Xyrho scoffed. Vernette: And, you have nothing to concern yourself with here. As long as you are here, you will be treated as guests, so long as you act like guests. We are all adults here. I do not need to remind anyone that mutual respect is the key. Barrabus, who circled around the front of the Phantom, growled, as he let out a laugh. Barrabus: They won't have any problems from me. I know how to behave myself around Humans. Barrabus grinned, as he let out a low snarl, and showed his teeth. Barrabus: And the Sangheili...for the most part. Vernette looked at Barrabus, and then Xyrho. Vernette: Fantastic. I am looking forward to this. Vernette's grin began to quickly fade, however, as he glared at Xyrho. Vernette: First thing is first, however...you have to go to decontamination. Pursuant Article 4, regulation 1A of the ONI Transportation of Non-Humans Directive mandates that all non-Humans coming from a vessel of alien origin, where they have been present for more than a day, must undergo a level 10 decontamination. That means your weapons, your armor and...you. Xyrho: Is this your idea of humor? Vernette shook his head. Vernette: No, I am quite serious. We have very strict regulations on health and safety. We cannot risk a biological hazard aboard one of our ships. Vernette shrugged. Vernette: Decontamination is actually very quick, as long as there is cooperation across the board. Vernette paused, as he looked at Corvo. Vernette: Agent Corvo; see to it that our guests are decontaminated. Once they have been processed, they are free to roam in non-restricted areas. Corvo: Aye sir. Vernette looked back at Xyrho. Vernette: In the mean time, I will get the Quartermaster to arrange suitable quarters for the lot of you. You will need someplace to sleep. With that said, Vernette, along with Cameron, turned, and left the hanger bay.