Cpt. Olivia Tenko, 2nd Floret

[She sits down on the couch, to her side, where Aphid may see her smile, as a couple of vines pet and scritch her]

{I spit my words out with seething hatred through clenched teeth.}

I knew every single fucking thing out of your filthy weed mouth was a lie. I fucking knew it. You fuck. You tricked me, with the ONLY person who gave me purpose. You’re a fucking monster. I hate you. I hate you. I hate you.

{The pets and scritches.. feel nice. But in return, I spit at you.}

And you used that trust. I will NEVER trust you, or her, again. If you wanted my trust, you fucked up big time, you fuckin’ asshole. I would never hurt anyone but myself, or you filthy weeds. I’ll dedicate the rest of my fucking life to killing YOU. Specifically. And to think I thought you were nice. That you were different from the others. You’re all the fucking same.

{I try to ignore how nice the hug feels. I’m boiling with rage.}

[She continues to be hugged and pet, Cuscuta's biorhythm thrumming with /LOVE/ right through her.]

For what it's worth, I regret that it had to be like this. But I had no choice. You were hurting. Bad.

And now starts the undoing of harm the accord and TCN inflicted on you. You will be happy. You will never harm anyone ever again, including yourself.

I love you, puppy.

{I whimper. It’s.. I’ve never felt so.. loved.}

I… I hate you.. I.. you.. love me..? Please.. stop. Let.. let me go. The.. TCN.. is everything to me. I.. you.. took EVERYTHING from me, I..

I need to get back to resi.

{I try my best to resist. I cannot surrender yet.}

Resi may see you any time, but I won't leave you, and you won't leave me, for a good while, anyway.

And yes, I love you, puppy. So, so much.

Come there, we will be waiting.

[Sends coordinates which lead to a TCN base on barren planet, mostly previously used as a TCN outpost, a good distance away from the Zealand, a bit away from any hard-controlled compact territory]

Cuscuta Tenko, 5th Bloom ( @cuscutatenko )

….understood. On my way.

Terra invicta.

{I climb into my fighter. I’ve rearmed just in case, not that it’ll really do much. I soar into the atmosphere, before entering space. I jump to the Nebula Prowler to drop off @unmoniterred, and then enter the coordinates to this base. I jump there, descending low, the roar of the fighter’s engines drawing closer as I approach. Instead of immediately landing, I circle the base, trying to get a read on the situation. My face is tense and dark. I clutch the control stick tightly, sweating a bit. Maybe.. maybe I should turn back, but my captain is down there. I have to at least see her.}

I’m here. Keeping an eye on things from the air. Show yourselves. I won’t land until I confirm this isn’t a trap.

Terra invicta.

...and... h-hi, te-.. w-weed.

Hello, puppy, pleasure to finally meet you. ::)

I am going to have to ask you to drop that pistol. It will not harm me in any way, and I am not letting Olivia closer to you while you have it.

{I twitch when you call me puppy. I recoil a little at the smile, though, looking exceedingly cautious. There is.. a haunting beauty to it, though.}

I know it wouldn’t hurt you, and I would NEVER harm my captain. It ain’t for either of you. I need it. I’m perfectly happy at this distance anyway. What do you want? To gloat? Wave my commander right in front of me..?

I will let you two just be together for a while, I will be in the distance.

But I need you to drop that gun for that, puppy.

You may pick it up later, when you are done, but I will not put my floret under such a risk.

And this is not a negotiation. Drop the gun or we are leaving.

Good puppy.

{I maintain my salute. I look pretty tired and worn out for my 20’s, conversely. Permanent stress marks and dark circles under my sharp eyes. I look extremely relieved to see you, though. My tail wags. I hope you don’t notice.}

{I look.. confused, perhaps lightly flustered.}

[It sounded a little ironic, given the 65 year old woman almost looked younger than you.]

Yes captain..!

Yes, you may open your eyes now! Its a strawberry! a REAL Strawberry, grown from a garden.

{my eyes widen. I look surprised.}

What the hell.. that’s fuckin’.. delicious. Where did you get that? That.. that’s the best thing I’ve had since.. god, I don’t know. Well, besides the alcohol, heh..

{I bring out my flask of vodka and take a swig, to demonstrate my point. I quickly return to standing at attention.}

[She smiled knowingly.]

I wish I had more on me, but this thing doesnt exactly have many pockets.

[She gestured by tugging on her white and pink captain's coat]

{I look you up and down.}

Ain’t you going to.. order me to do something..? You You don’t have to.. pretend. I’ll do whatever you want, cap. Anything. I’ll do you proud, ma’am.

Well... I don't suppose you'll accept the order to come back home with me? I could use a fencing partner, as well as someone to boss around again.~

Negative, captain! I have to keep up the fight, for the honor of the TCN! For the honor of Terra! I am sorry captain!

[The woman chuckled]

And THAT is an order!

[She smiled and ruffled your hair. The light sweet smell coming off her jacket tickled your nose as her loose sleeve brushed across your face, draping off her arm.]

C-captain, w-what are you.. nnh … nmmm…

Good girl...

{I whimper, and shake a little happily.}

Y-yes.. commander.. if you say so..

Such a good girl… One thing I always liked about you was how obedient you were… I think I remember liking that about you most when you served under me.

[Her hand stroked along the nape of your neck, a finger trailing to your ear with a subtle tease.]

A part of me wishes you paid more attention though. But I suppose it’s all for the best.

[Just at the nape of your neck, you feel a pinch, and a sudden hiss as a warm feeling began to radiate out from it.]

You should never trust anyone captured by the opposition. If you followed my original doctrine, you should have shot me.

[That warm gooey sensation spread quickly out from your neck as Oliva Tenko 2nd floret pulled an autoinjector away from you. As the soft feeling spread, you could feel your eyes growing heavy rapidly, and all the strength in your limbs getting sapped away, as Class-Z worked its way through you.]

This was also taking up a little more space than I would have liked in my pocket. I told you, I was bad to you dear, but now I have a chance to fix that for you… Good night, puppy…

You did a great job, darling. Your, hehe, custodian is very proud.

Now, let us go home, hm?

Come there, we will be waiting.

[Sends coordinates which lead to a TCN base on barren planet, mostly previously used as a TCN outpost, a good distance away from the Zealand, a bit away from any hard-controlled compact territory]

Cuscuta Tenko, 5th Bloom ( @cuscutatenko )

….understood. On my way.

Terra invicta.

{I climb into my fighter. I’ve rearmed just in case, not that it’ll really do much. I soar into the atmosphere, before entering space. I jump to the Nebula Prowler to drop off @unmoniterred, and then enter the coordinates to this base. I jump there, descending low, the roar of the fighter’s engines drawing closer as I approach. Instead of immediately landing, I circle the base, trying to get a read on the situation. My face is tense and dark. I clutch the control stick tightly, sweating a bit. Maybe.. maybe I should turn back, but my captain is down there. I have to at least see her.}

I’m here. Keeping an eye on things from the air. Show yourselves. I won’t land until I confirm this isn’t a trap.

Terra invicta.

...and... h-hi, te-.. w-weed.

Hello, puppy, pleasure to finally meet you. ::)

I am going to have to ask you to drop that pistol. It will not harm me in any way, and I am not letting Olivia closer to you while you have it.

{I twitch when you call me puppy. I recoil a little at the smile, though, looking exceedingly cautious. There is.. a haunting beauty to it, though.}

I know it wouldn’t hurt you, and I would NEVER harm my captain. It ain’t for either of you. I need it. I’m perfectly happy at this distance anyway. What do you want? To gloat? Wave my commander right in front of me..?

I will let you two just be together for a while, I will be in the distance.

But I need you to drop that gun for that, puppy.

You may pick it up later, when you are done, but I will not put my floret under such a risk.

And this is not a negotiation. Drop the gun or we are leaving.

Good puppy.

{I maintain my salute. I look pretty tired and worn out for my 20’s, conversely. Permanent stress marks and dark circles under my sharp eyes. I look extremely relieved to see you, though. My tail wags. I hope you don’t notice.}

{I look.. confused, perhaps lightly flustered.}

[It sounded a little ironic, given the 65 year old woman almost looked younger than you.]

Yes captain..!

Yes, you may open your eyes now! Its a strawberry! a REAL Strawberry, grown from a garden.

{my eyes widen. I look surprised.}

What the hell.. that’s fuckin’.. delicious. Where did you get that? That.. that’s the best thing I’ve had since.. god, I don’t know. Well, besides the alcohol, heh..

{I bring out my flask of vodka and take a swig, to demonstrate my point. I quickly return to standing at attention.}

[She smiled knowingly.]

I wish I had more on me, but this thing doesnt exactly have many pockets.

[She gestured by tugging on her white and pink captain's coat]

{I look you up and down.}

Ain’t you going to.. order me to do something..? You You don’t have to.. pretend. I’ll do whatever you want, cap. Anything. I’ll do you proud, ma’am.

Well... I don't suppose you'll accept the order to come back home with me? I could use a fencing partner, as well as someone to boss around again.~

Negative, captain! I have to keep up the fight, for the honor of the TCN! For the honor of Terra! I am sorry captain!

[The woman chuckled]

And THAT is an order!

[She smiled and ruffled your hair. The light sweet smell coming off her jacket tickled your nose as her loose sleeve brushed across your face, draping off her arm.]

C-captain, w-what are you.. nnh … nmmm…

Good girl...

{I whimper, and shake a little happily.}

Y-yes.. commander.. if you say so..

Such a good girl… One thing I always liked about you was how obedient you were… I think I remember liking that about you most when you served under me.

[Her hand stroked along the nape of your neck, a finger trailing to your ear with a subtle tease.]

A part of me wishes you paid more attention though. But I suppose it’s all for the best.

[Just at the nape of your neck, you feel a pinch, and a sudden hiss as a warm feeling began to radiate out from it.]

You should never trust anyone captured by the opposition. If you followed my original doctrine, you should have shot me.

[That warm gooey sensation spread quickly out from your neck as Oliva Tenko 2nd floret pulled an autoinjector away from you. As the soft feeling spread, you could feel your eyes growing heavy rapidly, and all the strength in your limbs getting sapped away, as Class-Z worked its way through you.]

This was also taking up a little more space than I would have liked in my pocket. I told you, I was bad to you dear, but now I have a chance to fix that for you… Good night, puppy…

Come there, we will be waiting.

[Sends coordinates which lead to a TCN base on barren planet, mostly previously used as a TCN outpost, a good distance away from the Zealand, a bit away from any hard-controlled compact territory]

Cuscuta Tenko, 5th Bloom ( @cuscutatenko )

….understood. On my way.

Terra invicta.

{I climb into my fighter. I’ve rearmed just in case, not that it’ll really do much. I soar into the atmosphere, before entering space. I jump to the Nebula Prowler to drop off @unmoniterred, and then enter the coordinates to this base. I jump there, descending low, the roar of the fighter’s engines drawing closer as I approach. Instead of immediately landing, I circle the base, trying to get a read on the situation. My face is tense and dark. I clutch the control stick tightly, sweating a bit. Maybe.. maybe I should turn back, but my captain is down there. I have to at least see her.}

I’m here. Keeping an eye on things from the air. Show yourselves. I won’t land until I confirm this isn’t a trap.

Terra invicta.

...and... h-hi, te-.. w-weed.

Hello, puppy, pleasure to finally meet you. ::)

I am going to have to ask you to drop that pistol. It will not harm me in any way, and I am not letting Olivia closer to you while you have it.

{I twitch when you call me puppy. I recoil a little at the smile, though, looking exceedingly cautious. There is.. a haunting beauty to it, though.}

I know it wouldn’t hurt you, and I would NEVER harm my captain. It ain’t for either of you. I need it. I’m perfectly happy at this distance anyway. What do you want? To gloat? Wave my commander right in front of me..?

I will let you two just be together for a while, I will be in the distance.

But I need you to drop that gun for that, puppy.

You may pick it up later, when you are done, but I will not put my floret under such a risk.

And this is not a negotiation. Drop the gun or we are leaving.

Good puppy.

{I maintain my salute. I look pretty tired and worn out for my 20’s, conversely. Permanent stress marks and dark circles under my sharp eyes. I look extremely relieved to see you, though. My tail wags. I hope you don’t notice.}

{I look.. confused, perhaps lightly flustered.}

[It sounded a little ironic, given the 65 year old woman almost looked younger than you.]

Yes captain..!

Yes, you may open your eyes now! Its a strawberry! a REAL Strawberry, grown from a garden.

{my eyes widen. I look surprised.}

What the hell.. that’s fuckin’.. delicious. Where did you get that? That.. that’s the best thing I’ve had since.. god, I don’t know. Well, besides the alcohol, heh..

{I bring out my flask of vodka and take a swig, to demonstrate my point. I quickly return to standing at attention.}

[She smiled knowingly.]

I wish I had more on me, but this thing doesnt exactly have many pockets.

[She gestured by tugging on her white and pink captain's coat]

{I look you up and down.}

Ain’t you going to.. order me to do something..? You You don’t have to.. pretend. I’ll do whatever you want, cap. Anything. I’ll do you proud, ma’am.

Well... I don't suppose you'll accept the order to come back home with me? I could use a fencing partner, as well as someone to boss around again.~

Negative, captain! I have to keep up the fight, for the honor of the TCN! For the honor of Terra! I am sorry captain!

[The woman chuckled]

And THAT is an order!

[She smiled and ruffled your hair. The light sweet smell coming off her jacket tickled your nose as her loose sleeve brushed across your face, draping off her arm.]

C-captain, w-what are you.. nnh … nmmm…

Good girl...

Come there, we will be waiting.

[Sends coordinates which lead to a TCN base on barren planet, mostly previously used as a TCN outpost, a good distance away from the Zealand, a bit away from any hard-controlled compact territory]

Cuscuta Tenko, 5th Bloom ( @cuscutatenko )

….understood. On my way.

Terra invicta.

{I climb into my fighter. I’ve rearmed just in case, not that it’ll really do much. I soar into the atmosphere, before entering space. I jump to the Nebula Prowler to drop off @unmoniterred, and then enter the coordinates to this base. I jump there, descending low, the roar of the fighter’s engines drawing closer as I approach. Instead of immediately landing, I circle the base, trying to get a read on the situation. My face is tense and dark. I clutch the control stick tightly, sweating a bit. Maybe.. maybe I should turn back, but my captain is down there. I have to at least see her.}

I’m here. Keeping an eye on things from the air. Show yourselves. I won’t land until I confirm this isn’t a trap.

Terra invicta.

...and... h-hi, te-.. w-weed.

Hello, puppy, pleasure to finally meet you. ::)

I am going to have to ask you to drop that pistol. It will not harm me in any way, and I am not letting Olivia closer to you while you have it.

{I twitch when you call me puppy. I recoil a little at the smile, though, looking exceedingly cautious. There is.. a haunting beauty to it, though.}

I know it wouldn’t hurt you, and I would NEVER harm my captain. It ain’t for either of you. I need it. I’m perfectly happy at this distance anyway. What do you want? To gloat? Wave my commander right in front of me..?

I will let you two just be together for a while, I will be in the distance.

But I need you to drop that gun for that, puppy.

You may pick it up later, when you are done, but I will not put my floret under such a risk.

And this is not a negotiation. Drop the gun or we are leaving.

Good puppy.

{I maintain my salute. I look pretty tired and worn out for my 20’s, conversely. Permanent stress marks and dark circles under my sharp eyes. I look extremely relieved to see you, though. My tail wags. I hope you don’t notice.}

{I look.. confused, perhaps lightly flustered.}

[It sounded a little ironic, given the 65 year old woman almost looked younger than you.]

Yes captain..!

Yes, you may open your eyes now! Its a strawberry! a REAL Strawberry, grown from a garden.

{my eyes widen. I look surprised.}

What the hell.. that’s fuckin’.. delicious. Where did you get that? That.. that’s the best thing I’ve had since.. god, I don’t know. Well, besides the alcohol, heh..

{I bring out my flask of vodka and take a swig, to demonstrate my point. I quickly return to standing at attention.}

[She smiled knowingly.]

I wish I had more on me, but this thing doesnt exactly have many pockets.

[She gestured by tugging on her white and pink captain's coat]

{I look you up and down.}

Ain’t you going to.. order me to do something..? You You don’t have to.. pretend. I’ll do whatever you want, cap. Anything. I’ll do you proud, ma’am.

Well... I don't suppose you'll accept the order to come back home with me? I could use a fencing partner, as well as someone to boss around again.~

Negative, captain! I have to keep up the fight, for the honor of the TCN! For the honor of Terra! I am sorry captain!

[The woman chuckled]

And THAT is an order!

[She smiled and ruffled your hair. The light sweet smell coming off her jacket tickled your nose as her loose sleeve brushed across your face, draping off her arm.]

Come there, we will be waiting.

[Sends coordinates which lead to a TCN base on barren planet, mostly previously used as a TCN outpost, a good distance away from the Zealand, a bit away from any hard-controlled compact territory]

Cuscuta Tenko, 5th Bloom ( @cuscutatenko )

….understood. On my way.

Terra invicta.

{I climb into my fighter. I’ve rearmed just in case, not that it’ll really do much. I soar into the atmosphere, before entering space. I jump to the Nebula Prowler to drop off @unmoniterred, and then enter the coordinates to this base. I jump there, descending low, the roar of the fighter’s engines drawing closer as I approach. Instead of immediately landing, I circle the base, trying to get a read on the situation. My face is tense and dark. I clutch the control stick tightly, sweating a bit. Maybe.. maybe I should turn back, but my captain is down there. I have to at least see her.}

I’m here. Keeping an eye on things from the air. Show yourselves. I won’t land until I confirm this isn’t a trap.

Terra invicta.

...and... h-hi, te-.. w-weed.

Hello, puppy, pleasure to finally meet you. ::)

I am going to have to ask you to drop that pistol. It will not harm me in any way, and I am not letting Olivia closer to you while you have it.

{I twitch when you call me puppy. I recoil a little at the smile, though, looking exceedingly cautious. There is.. a haunting beauty to it, though.}

I know it wouldn’t hurt you, and I would NEVER harm my captain. It ain’t for either of you. I need it. I’m perfectly happy at this distance anyway. What do you want? To gloat? Wave my commander right in front of me..?

I will let you two just be together for a while, I will be in the distance.

But I need you to drop that gun for that, puppy.

You may pick it up later, when you are done, but I will not put my floret under such a risk.

And this is not a negotiation. Drop the gun or we are leaving.

Good puppy.

{I maintain my salute. I look pretty tired and worn out for my 20’s, conversely. Permanent stress marks and dark circles under my sharp eyes. I look extremely relieved to see you, though. My tail wags. I hope you don’t notice.}

{I look.. confused, perhaps lightly flustered.}

[It sounded a little ironic, given the 65 year old woman almost looked younger than you.]

Yes captain..!

Yes, you may open your eyes now! Its a strawberry! a REAL Strawberry, grown from a garden.

{my eyes widen. I look surprised.}

What the hell.. that’s fuckin’.. delicious. Where did you get that? That.. that’s the best thing I’ve had since.. god, I don’t know. Well, besides the alcohol, heh..

{I bring out my flask of vodka and take a swig, to demonstrate my point. I quickly return to standing at attention.}

[She smiled knowingly.]

I wish I had more on me, but this thing doesnt exactly have many pockets.

[She gestured by tugging on her white and pink captain's coat]

{I look you up and down.}

Ain’t you going to.. order me to do something..? You You don’t have to.. pretend. I’ll do whatever you want, cap. Anything. I’ll do you proud, ma’am.

Well... I don't suppose you'll accept the order to come back home with me? I could use a fencing partner, as well as someone to boss around again.~

Come there, we will be waiting.

[Sends coordinates which lead to a TCN base on barren planet, mostly previously used as a TCN outpost, a good distance away from the Zealand, a bit away from any hard-controlled compact territory]

Cuscuta Tenko, 5th Bloom ( @cuscutatenko )

….understood. On my way.

Terra invicta.

{I climb into my fighter. I’ve rearmed just in case, not that it’ll really do much. I soar into the atmosphere, before entering space. I jump to the Nebula Prowler to drop off @unmoniterred, and then enter the coordinates to this base. I jump there, descending low, the roar of the fighter’s engines drawing closer as I approach. Instead of immediately landing, I circle the base, trying to get a read on the situation. My face is tense and dark. I clutch the control stick tightly, sweating a bit. Maybe.. maybe I should turn back, but my captain is down there. I have to at least see her.}

I’m here. Keeping an eye on things from the air. Show yourselves. I won’t land until I confirm this isn’t a trap.

Terra invicta.

...and... h-hi, te-.. w-weed.

Hello, puppy, pleasure to finally meet you. ::)

I am going to have to ask you to drop that pistol. It will not harm me in any way, and I am not letting Olivia closer to you while you have it.

{I twitch when you call me puppy. I recoil a little at the smile, though, looking exceedingly cautious. There is.. a haunting beauty to it, though.}

I know it wouldn’t hurt you, and I would NEVER harm my captain. It ain’t for either of you. I need it. I’m perfectly happy at this distance anyway. What do you want? To gloat? Wave my commander right in front of me..?

I will let you two just be together for a while, I will be in the distance.

But I need you to drop that gun for that, puppy.

You may pick it up later, when you are done, but I will not put my floret under such a risk.

And this is not a negotiation. Drop the gun or we are leaving.

Good puppy.

{I maintain my salute. I look pretty tired and worn out for my 20’s, conversely. Permanent stress marks and dark circles under my sharp eyes. I look extremely relieved to see you, though. My tail wags. I hope you don’t notice.}

{I look.. confused, perhaps lightly flustered.}

[It sounded a little ironic, given the 65 year old woman almost looked younger than you.]

Yes captain..!

Yes, you may open your eyes now! Its a strawberry! a REAL Strawberry, grown from a garden.

{my eyes widen. I look surprised.}

What the hell.. that’s fuckin’.. delicious. Where did you get that? That.. that’s the best thing I’ve had since.. god, I don’t know. Well, besides the alcohol, heh..

{I bring out my flask of vodka and take a swig, to demonstrate my point. I quickly return to standing at attention.}

[She smiled knowingly.]

I wish I had more on me, but this thing doesnt exactly have many pockets.

[She gestured by tugging on her white and pink captain's coat]

Come there, we will be waiting.

[Sends coordinates which lead to a TCN base on barren planet, mostly previously used as a TCN outpost, a good distance away from the Zealand, a bit away from any hard-controlled compact territory]

Cuscuta Tenko, 5th Bloom ( @cuscutatenko )

….understood. On my way.

Terra invicta.

{I climb into my fighter. I’ve rearmed just in case, not that it’ll really do much. I soar into the atmosphere, before entering space. I jump to the Nebula Prowler to drop off @unmoniterred, and then enter the coordinates to this base. I jump there, descending low, the roar of the fighter’s engines drawing closer as I approach. Instead of immediately landing, I circle the base, trying to get a read on the situation. My face is tense and dark. I clutch the control stick tightly, sweating a bit. Maybe.. maybe I should turn back, but my captain is down there. I have to at least see her.}

I’m here. Keeping an eye on things from the air. Show yourselves. I won’t land until I confirm this isn’t a trap.

Terra invicta.

...and... h-hi, te-.. w-weed.

Hello, puppy, pleasure to finally meet you. ::)

I am going to have to ask you to drop that pistol. It will not harm me in any way, and I am not letting Olivia closer to you while you have it.

{I twitch when you call me puppy. I recoil a little at the smile, though, looking exceedingly cautious. There is.. a haunting beauty to it, though.}

I know it wouldn’t hurt you, and I would NEVER harm my captain. It ain’t for either of you. I need it. I’m perfectly happy at this distance anyway. What do you want? To gloat? Wave my commander right in front of me..?

I will let you two just be together for a while, I will be in the distance.

But I need you to drop that gun for that, puppy.

You may pick it up later, when you are done, but I will not put my floret under such a risk.

And this is not a negotiation. Drop the gun or we are leaving.

Good puppy.

{I maintain my salute. I look pretty tired and worn out for my 20’s, conversely. Permanent stress marks and dark circles under my sharp eyes. I look extremely relieved to see you, though. My tail wags. I hope you don’t notice.}

{I look.. confused, perhaps lightly flustered.}

[It sounded a little ironic, given the 65 year old woman almost looked younger than you.]

Yes captain..!

Yes, you may open your eyes now! Its a strawberry! a REAL Strawberry, grown from a garden.

Come there, we will be waiting.

[Sends coordinates which lead to a TCN base on barren planet, mostly previously used as a TCN outpost, a good distance away from the Zealand, a bit away from any hard-controlled compact territory]

Cuscuta Tenko, 5th Bloom ( @cuscutatenko )

….understood. On my way.

Terra invicta.

{I climb into my fighter. I’ve rearmed just in case, not that it’ll really do much. I soar into the atmosphere, before entering space. I jump to the Nebula Prowler to drop off @unmoniterred, and then enter the coordinates to this base. I jump there, descending low, the roar of the fighter’s engines drawing closer as I approach. Instead of immediately landing, I circle the base, trying to get a read on the situation. My face is tense and dark. I clutch the control stick tightly, sweating a bit. Maybe.. maybe I should turn back, but my captain is down there. I have to at least see her.}

I’m here. Keeping an eye on things from the air. Show yourselves. I won’t land until I confirm this isn’t a trap.

Terra invicta.

...and... h-hi, te-.. w-weed.

Hello, puppy, pleasure to finally meet you. ::)

I am going to have to ask you to drop that pistol. It will not harm me in any way, and I am not letting Olivia closer to you while you have it.

{I twitch when you call me puppy. I recoil a little at the smile, though, looking exceedingly cautious. There is.. a haunting beauty to it, though.}

I know it wouldn’t hurt you, and I would NEVER harm my captain. It ain’t for either of you. I need it. I’m perfectly happy at this distance anyway. What do you want? To gloat? Wave my commander right in front of me..?

I will let you two just be together for a while, I will be in the distance.

But I need you to drop that gun for that, puppy.

You may pick it up later, when you are done, but I will not put my floret under such a risk.

And this is not a negotiation. Drop the gun or we are leaving.

Good puppy.

{I maintain my salute. I look pretty tired and worn out for my 20’s, conversely. Permanent stress marks and dark circles under my sharp eyes. I look extremely relieved to see you, though. My tail wags. I hope you don’t notice.}

{I look.. confused, perhaps lightly flustered.}

[It sounded a little ironic, given the 65 year old woman almost looked younger than you.]

Yes captain..!

Come there, we will be waiting.

[Sends coordinates which lead to a TCN base on barren planet, mostly previously used as a TCN outpost, a good distance away from the Zealand, a bit away from any hard-controlled compact territory]

Cuscuta Tenko, 5th Bloom ( @cuscutatenko )

….understood. On my way.

Terra invicta.

{I climb into my fighter. I’ve rearmed just in case, not that it’ll really do much. I soar into the atmosphere, before entering space. I jump to the Nebula Prowler to drop off @unmoniterred, and then enter the coordinates to this base. I jump there, descending low, the roar of the fighter’s engines drawing closer as I approach. Instead of immediately landing, I circle the base, trying to get a read on the situation. My face is tense and dark. I clutch the control stick tightly, sweating a bit. Maybe.. maybe I should turn back, but my captain is down there. I have to at least see her.}

I’m here. Keeping an eye on things from the air. Show yourselves. I won’t land until I confirm this isn’t a trap.

Terra invicta.

...and... h-hi, te-.. w-weed.

Hello, puppy, pleasure to finally meet you. ::)

I am going to have to ask you to drop that pistol. It will not harm me in any way, and I am not letting Olivia closer to you while you have it.

{I twitch when you call me puppy. I recoil a little at the smile, though, looking exceedingly cautious. There is.. a haunting beauty to it, though.}

I know it wouldn’t hurt you, and I would NEVER harm my captain. It ain’t for either of you. I need it. I’m perfectly happy at this distance anyway. What do you want? To gloat? Wave my commander right in front of me..?

I will let you two just be together for a while, I will be in the distance.

But I need you to drop that gun for that, puppy.

You may pick it up later, when you are done, but I will not put my floret under such a risk.

And this is not a negotiation. Drop the gun or we are leaving.

Good puppy.

{I maintain my salute. I look pretty tired and worn out for my 20’s, conversely. Permanent stress marks and dark circles under my sharp eyes. I look extremely relieved to see you, though. My tail wags. I hope you don’t notice.}

{I look.. confused, perhaps lightly flustered.}

[It sounded a little ironic, given the 65 year old woman almost looked younger than you.]

Come there, we will be waiting.

[Sends coordinates which lead to a TCN base on barren planet, mostly previously used as a TCN outpost, a good distance away from the Zealand, a bit away from any hard-controlled compact territory]

Cuscuta Tenko, 5th Bloom ( @cuscutatenko )

….understood. On my way.

Terra invicta.

{I climb into my fighter. I’ve rearmed just in case, not that it’ll really do much. I soar into the atmosphere, before entering space. I jump to the Nebula Prowler to drop off @unmoniterred, and then enter the coordinates to this base. I jump there, descending low, the roar of the fighter’s engines drawing closer as I approach. Instead of immediately landing, I circle the base, trying to get a read on the situation. My face is tense and dark. I clutch the control stick tightly, sweating a bit. Maybe.. maybe I should turn back, but my captain is down there. I have to at least see her.}

I’m here. Keeping an eye on things from the air. Show yourselves. I won’t land until I confirm this isn’t a trap.

Terra invicta.

...and... h-hi, te-.. w-weed.

Hello, puppy, pleasure to finally meet you. ::)

I am going to have to ask you to drop that pistol. It will not harm me in any way, and I am not letting Olivia closer to you while you have it.

{I twitch when you call me puppy. I recoil a little at the smile, though, looking exceedingly cautious. There is.. a haunting beauty to it, though.}

I know it wouldn’t hurt you, and I would NEVER harm my captain. It ain’t for either of you. I need it. I’m perfectly happy at this distance anyway. What do you want? To gloat? Wave my commander right in front of me..?

I will let you two just be together for a while, I will be in the distance.

But I need you to drop that gun for that, puppy.

You may pick it up later, when you are done, but I will not put my floret under such a risk.

And this is not a negotiation. Drop the gun or we are leaving.

Good puppy.

{I maintain my salute. I look pretty tired and worn out for my 20’s, conversely. Permanent stress marks and dark circles under my sharp eyes. I look extremely relieved to see you, though. My tail wags. I hope you don’t notice.}

{I look.. confused, perhaps lightly flustered.}

Come there, we will be waiting.

[Sends coordinates which lead to a TCN base on barren planet, mostly previously used as a TCN outpost, a good distance away from the Zealand, a bit away from any hard-controlled compact territory]

Cuscuta Tenko, 5th Bloom ( @cuscutatenko )

….understood. On my way.

Terra invicta.

{I climb into my fighter. I’ve rearmed just in case, not that it’ll really do much. I soar into the atmosphere, before entering space. I jump to the Nebula Prowler to drop off @unmoniterred, and then enter the coordinates to this base. I jump there, descending low, the roar of the fighter’s engines drawing closer as I approach. Instead of immediately landing, I circle the base, trying to get a read on the situation. My face is tense and dark. I clutch the control stick tightly, sweating a bit. Maybe.. maybe I should turn back, but my captain is down there. I have to at least see her.}

I’m here. Keeping an eye on things from the air. Show yourselves. I won’t land until I confirm this isn’t a trap.

Terra invicta.

...and... h-hi, te-.. w-weed.

Hello, puppy, pleasure to finally meet you. ::)

I am going to have to ask you to drop that pistol. It will not harm me in any way, and I am not letting Olivia closer to you while you have it.

{I twitch when you call me puppy. I recoil a little at the smile, though, looking exceedingly cautious. There is.. a haunting beauty to it, though.}

I know it wouldn’t hurt you, and I would NEVER harm my captain. It ain’t for either of you. I need it. I’m perfectly happy at this distance anyway. What do you want? To gloat? Wave my commander right in front of me..?

I will let you two just be together for a while, I will be in the distance.

But I need you to drop that gun for that, puppy.

You may pick it up later, when you are done, but I will not put my floret under such a risk.

And this is not a negotiation. Drop the gun or we are leaving.

Good puppy.

{I maintain my salute. I look pretty tired and worn out for my 20’s, conversely. Permanent stress marks and dark circles under my sharp eyes. I look extremely relieved to see you, though. My tail wags. I hope you don’t notice.}

Come there, we will be waiting.

[Sends coordinates which lead to a TCN base on barren planet, mostly previously used as a TCN outpost, a good distance away from the Zealand, a bit away from any hard-controlled compact territory]

Cuscuta Tenko, 5th Bloom ( @cuscutatenko )

….understood. On my way.

Terra invicta.

{I climb into my fighter. I’ve rearmed just in case, not that it’ll really do much. I soar into the atmosphere, before entering space. I jump to the Nebula Prowler to drop off @unmoniterred, and then enter the coordinates to this base. I jump there, descending low, the roar of the fighter’s engines drawing closer as I approach. Instead of immediately landing, I circle the base, trying to get a read on the situation. My face is tense and dark. I clutch the control stick tightly, sweating a bit. Maybe.. maybe I should turn back, but my captain is down there. I have to at least see her.}

I’m here. Keeping an eye on things from the air. Show yourselves. I won’t land until I confirm this isn’t a trap.

Terra invicta.

...and... h-hi, te-.. w-weed.

Hello, puppy, pleasure to finally meet you. ::)

I am going to have to ask you to drop that pistol. It will not harm me in any way, and I am not letting Olivia closer to you while you have it.

{I twitch when you call me puppy. I recoil a little at the smile, though, looking exceedingly cautious. There is.. a haunting beauty to it, though.}

I know it wouldn’t hurt you, and I would NEVER harm my captain. It ain’t for either of you. I need it. I’m perfectly happy at this distance anyway. What do you want? To gloat? Wave my commander right in front of me..?

I will let you two just be together for a while, I will be in the distance.

But I need you to drop that gun for that, puppy.

You may pick it up later, when you are done, but I will not put my floret under such a risk.

And this is not a negotiation. Drop the gun or we are leaving.

Good puppy.

I know their use was very limited, but still...

Andrea "Terran" Lawrence ( @lawrenceandrea )

Terra invicta.

I will not let you down!!

I will rendezvous with you as soon as I can.

Terra invicta.

I will not let you down!!