Kenchi Space Port: Hangar 77 || Logan and Neil

[more_flexible]

Jack had a real run tomorrow, so today was just a test flight. Make sure all the systems were operational, thrusters and grav working properly, and the transport beam functioning right. And then there was the cloak. Everything needed to be prime and up to speed for Oublie, and nothing got the bugs out of the system like doing something that

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[runaway_logan]

Logan was a little late, he was always a little late, but five minutes was pretty good for him. He'd brought Neil, not that the other boy knew what they were doing there, and as they entered the hanger, Logan headed straight over to Jack.

"You know, I'm not an expert or whatever, but doesn't it usually help to br at the place you're trying to rob?" Logan asked quietly and casually.

[blackhole_heart]

It's pretty damn funny to me, all this secrecy, him not telling me where we're going, when Logan and I were just talking 'bout something pretty damn similar to this just last night.

I step up behind Logan, hovering close, chin almost resting on his shoulder. "Yeah, but we gotta get everything in order first. Right, Jack?" I smirk.

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Jack turned to look them over, then returned to checking out the aft thruster. "We'll be there, Logan," he said, his voice echoing against the hull. "Can't afford for her to be anything but perfect if we're going to succeed."

Once his inspection was done, he turned back around and grinned. "Welcome to The Rose, boys. Come on in, we've got specs to discuss," he said, motioning them to the hatch.

[runaway_logan]

Logan headed inside after Jack, looking around curiously nut not touching anything.

"What do you need to know?"

[blackhole_heart]

Stepping through the hatch, I look around, all the wires and lights and switches, arching an eyebrow expectantly. I feel sorta out of place, 'cause it's not like I have anything to offer, and once Logan get's the money... Am I willing to run off with him or whatever?

I don't know.

[more_flexible]

He closed the hatch with the flick of a switch and the air began to glow with millions of sparkling gold particles. "Just hold still, they'll be done in a minute," he said dismissively, waiting paitiently for the nanos to finish their scan so he could get on with the mission...such as it was.

[runaway_logan]

"What the fuck are those?" Logan said, instantly stepping back, but not getting to far in the smal space.

[blackhole_heart]

I hold my hand out to keep Logan from bumping into me when he takes a step back, resting lightly on his shoulder, frowning and watching the little gold sparkles flutter around us.

"So, what, am I just supposed to stand here and look pretty, or you two ever gonna tell me what the fuck we're supposed to be doing?"

[more_flexible]

"Nanogenes. Repaired whatever might be wrong with you, keeps you healthy and good looking. Alien tech, remember?" he said as the cloud dissipated. He brushed past the boys and took the captain's chair. The only chair availible.

"Neil, we're going to go get back what's Logan's..and half mine, now," he grinned. "Consider this an introduction into big league crime, boys. Now...I know where the house is, give me the layout, Logan."

[runaway_logan]

Logan touched his cheek curiously, feeling where the bruise had been and then shaking off the strange sensation.

"Uh, yeah, gimme something to write on, I'll draw you a map or whatever," he replied, looking a little uneasy still. "I just need you to swear to me that... no one's gonna get hurt. I mean this is gonna be safe, right? For everyone?"

That included Aaron.

[blackhole_heart]

I don't get it. Why the fuck would Logan try to protect someone that's done all this shit to him? Treated him like he's worthless for his whole fucking life. I almost say as much, but I stay quiet 'bout it, standing off to the side with my arms folded over my chest.

"Half? Where the fuck did that deal come from?"

[more_flexible]

Jack looked back over his shoulder and simply said, "Negotiation."

Then he spun back around and started the ship, getting the engines ready for launch. While he waited, he pulled paper and a pen from the logboox and turned back around.

No, he did not love the ship because of the chair. It was just a really great chair.

"The plan was the safe. If you'd wanted someone hurt, you'd be paying more. Draw it up," he said, reaching out to answer the comm for clearance.

[runaway_logan]

Logan took the paper and started sketching out the floor plans of the house as best he could.

"Just needed to make sure," Logan shrugged, finishing up as fast as he could and then handing them over. "So what's the plan?"

[blackhole_heart]

I glance over Logan's shoulder, realizing that I've known him a year and I've never even seen where he lives. Not that I got any need to or whatever... And not like I think Aaron Echolls'd let me step one foot into his fucking home.

That thought actually really makes me wish I had. Sorta wish Logan and me'd had fucked on the asshole's bed when we had a chance. Now I figure Logan'll need to stay the fuck away from that house.

[more_flexible]

"The plan is...we fly in, cloaked. I'll hover about twenty meters above the house, transport the safe straight out of the wall into the cargo hold back there, and then it's a day trip to the other hemisphere where I've got a guy," he said confidently.

Then he looked back over his shoulder. "Unless you have a better plan."

[runaway_logan]

"No, I don't have any better ideas... Day trip's kinda longer than I expected though. I hope there's enough in there to make it worth our time," Logan admitted.

"I know a little of what's in there for sure. Had some time to think about it. He's got a few watches in there, at lest one is diamond studded. Some awards, and some money... mine and whatever he doesn't have in the bank. Could be a thousand, could be ten thousand. And, uh... a lighter. Nothing special or whatever, but that's mine. No negotiations."