[Halo] New! San Angeles RPG

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Burke: What you call a medical bay, I call a house of horrors. There is nothing on this ship that was derived from ethical or responsible research. Burke paused. Burke: I would not classify any of the medical technology on this ship as "advanced". Frankly, whatever was destroyed, deserved to be destroyed. As Burke spoke, Jennifer turned away from the conversation when she had heard the sound of a Pelican touching down in the hanger bay. Jennifer watched as Reynold's Pelican landed. She watched as he was greeted by Fireteam harmony and the other Marines that were assigned to him. Jennifer then turned back to Burke and Harrison, and spoke up. Jennifer: It seems Captain Reynolds has arrived...

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Harrison was too preoccupied with Burke's comments to notice Reynold's arrival. He focused on the here and now. Harrison: Commander, you are telling me you wouldn't have liked to get your hands on one of those suites? Harrison nodded. Harrison: As much as I can agree with you on unethical research, I still would have liked a few of those around. They could mean life or death for some of the more critically injured. Harrison shook his head as he heard Jennifer's comment. Harrison: But, as much as I could stand here and talk with you about that, I'd much rather focus on what we have available and get to that debriefing.

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Burke: I agree. We should get underway. Every second we waste is a second that BOTH The Covenant and The Trust have to plan their next move against us. We can debate medical ethics another time. Jennifer turned back to Harrison and Burke, and nodded. Jennifer: If you two wish to proceed to the bridge, I can grab Reynolds and tell him to double time it. Burke: Sounds good to me, provided the Admiral is fine with it.

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Harrison nodded. Harrison: I will see you in a few minutes, Captain. Harrison turned and began to walk towards the elevator, hoping Burke would follow him.

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Burke looked at Jennifer, and nodded, before hew turned, and followed Harrison to the bridge of the Ulterior Motive. Jennifer, on the other hand, approached Captain Reynolds, and interjected on Reynold's conversation with his crew. Jennifer: Excuse me, Captain Reynolds, but I must insist that we try and get a move on. The sooner that we are all present on the bridge, the sooner we can begin planning our next move. Jennifer glared at Reynolds, as he waited for him to comply with her request. Meanwhile: Nighthawk and Anaconda had since left the Prowler Bay, and they had made their way up to the bridge. As they stepped onto the bridge, they were greeted by Tye. Tyber: Well, well...look who decided to show up. Nighthawk shrugged. Nighthawk: I needed a breather after that last engagement. Tyber: So it seems... Nighthawk approached the opposite side of the holotable that Tye was standing on, as he leaned on the holotable. Nighthawk: So, ONI is now swarming this ship. Tyber: More or less. I contacted Captain Frost and the other brass, and they are sending over additional forces to sweep the ship clear. Nighthawk: That's a good idea. Tyber: We thought so. Tye paused, as he glared at Nighthawk. Nighthawk simply looked back. Nighthawk: Does any of thgis bring back memories? Tyber: Yeah, it does. Unpleasant ones. Stuff I thought had been buried. I have been standing here, buried in thought, just shifting through all the crap that is bubbling through to the surface. The very minor details are all coming back to me, every second I stand here. Tye paused. Tyber: It sucks. Tye paused, as he removed his helmet, and dropped it on the holotable. Tyber: But then...this is not the same ship now, is it? I think my brother blew up the first one a few years after my shitty series of events. Nighthawk: That is how I understood it. Tyber: Different ship...but it still feels the same. I have no idea how that is possible. Fuck it...I have better things to do than stand here and dig up skeletons. Nighthawk: You have never really moved passed it, have you? Tyber: No. I have never really moved passed it. Honestly...it all haunts me to this day. I still get the nightmares from time to time. Other times...if I drop my guard...I can becxome just as ruthless and aggressive as any member of Black Team. Tye paused. Tyber: It is not a good feeling. Nighthawk: Well, I am sure you are going to get your chance to punch The Trust in the teeth. Just hang in there for now.

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Harrison and Burke both entered the elevator and Harrison hit the button for the bridge. Harrison: So, Commander, it seems you and I have never really gotten a few minutes to chat to ourselves. Harrison paused. Harrison: To be frank, I'm at a loss for words.

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Burke looked over at Harrison, with a curious look on his face. Burke: Any reason in particular that you find yourself at a loss for words? Burke paused. Burke: Perhaps it is just me, but I get the impression that there is a very specific topic which you find yourself at a loss for words. I wouldn't be very good at my job if I was unable to notice this in people. I may be a physician, but I am also an ONI Officer, and we are all trained to see what would go over the layman's head.

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Harrison laughed as he shook his head. Harrison: No, no, nothing like that. Just haven't had a chance to really get to know you, besides from the reports I've read from you and all that. Harrison looked over at Burke and smiled. Harrison: Sometimes, even naval officers, just want to chat. The door to the bridge opened and Harrison saw Tye and Cam standing on the bridge, he then saw Nighthawk and Anaconda. His smile turned into a stern face. He whispered to himself. Harrison: Well...now there's a topic that I'm at a loss of words for.

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Burke watched as Harrison's expression turned sour. He knew the presence of Nighthawk and Anaconda annoyed him to no end. Burke: And...just as I was about to engage in smalltalk...the moment gets taken away. Burke grinned as he saw Nighthawk turn around, and glare in his general direction. Burke: There is no point is cranking up the blood pressure over things you don't like, Admiral. I am sure there are worse things in this life. Nighthawk spoke up. Nighthawk: Worse than what, Doc? Burke: Worse than you, Nighthawk. I don't think Harrison likes you too much. I get that impression because his demeanor suddenly turned hostile. Nighthawk laughed a bit as he looked at Harrison. Nighthawk: Say it isn;t so, Freddy... Nighthawk paused. Nighthawk: Or do you prefer Fred? You strike me as a Fred, but I have been wrong on the rare occasion. Nighthawk had a very sarcastic tone, as if he was trying to provoke Harrison to derive some sort of satisfaction from getting under Harrison's skin.

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Harrison sighed as he walked onto the bridge, he was not only annoyed by Nighthawk, but by Burke's "trained ONI eyes." He was starting to get a little annoyed by ONI. Harrison: Fred is well enough, Nighthawk. Harrison smirked as he stood in front of the holotable, nodding at Cameron and Tye. He glanced at Nighthawk. Harrison: Thank you for asking first, very considerate. Harrison paused and glanced at Cameron before looking at Tye. Harrison: Commander, how are we looking?