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Jul 05, 2010 21:32

[Out of Milliways: " They can't operate Dad's purifier without a GECK?The door opens on a dusty, dry and windy day in the blazing wide-open of a wasteland somewhere. A young woman in body armor that wouldn't be amiss in a SWAT unit or certain military specializations slips through. "Star Pa- oh, this isn't the... never mind ( Read more... )

oom, ellen park, the master chief

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luckyspartan July 6 2010, 06:04:45 UTC

"Make that two," John instructs the wait-rat, drawing up a chair at Ellen's table. Instead of his MJLONIR suit, the Spartan is wearing a plain set of fatigues and a gray t-shirt emblazoned with an eagle and globe logo marked with the letters UNSC.

The soldier nods across the table at Ellen. "It's been a while," he states.

aaaaaaaagh_sky July 6 2010, 10:18:01 UTC

Ellen looks up at the newcomer, blinks once in surprise, and smiles. "Hi, John," she says. "So it- so it has. How have you been?"

luckyspartan July 6 2010, 16:16:00 UTC

"I've been fine," replies John. "I felt like I was trapped here when I first arrived, but I've been learning since then that this place has its merits. When your entire life has always been defined by the next objective, it's... different to have time that's solely your own."

The soldier glances at the brandy as it's delivered, then looks back at Ellen. "What about you? You've kept busy."

aaaaaaaagh_sky July 6 2010, 16:26:23 UTC

Ellen nods. "I have... something of an idea, I guess," she says. "A little, anyway ( ... )

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evilontheloose July 6 2010, 13:38:29 UTC

"Ellen!" Jordan herself does not notice the relief and happiness in her voice at seeing the young woman. "How are you?"

aaaaaaaagh_sky July 6 2010, 13:44:05 UTC

Ellen glances up, blinking, and then smiles a little. "Oh- hi, Jordan," she says. "I'm all right, I think. For now, anyway. How are you?"

evilontheloose July 6 2010, 13:46:22 UTC

"I was worried... did not see you around in a while." Then she stops and listens to herself, a bit surprised.

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"Ah, have been working on stuff... still trying to make tech that lasts 200 years without maintenance."

aaaaaaaagh_sky July 6 2010, 13:50:12 UTC

"I've been a- a little busy," Ellen says, looking down at the table. "But I don't think that much time passed back- back home. It must be the door."

She makes a wry face at the comment. "I think," she says, "that most of it- well, there was always the fear of a nuclear war, before it actually happened. I think it was a point of pride, for the manufacturers to make things they could sell as being able to stand up to an atomic blast. Or something."

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