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Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:28 pm
Citadel Spaceport is Earth's largest ground-linked landing platform. With planetary shuttles taking people and cargo to and from the planet's surface, Citadel is alive with activity. Basically a large airport, Citadel also has hotels, cantinas, and gambling establishments for the entertainment of those who are waiting for their flights.  .
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Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:00 pm
"Request permission to land" A strong voice rang out as he sat in his seat. His finger punching in a few commands from the pad as he waited for the confirmation from those in the spaceport, granting him access to land.
"Morpheus VII, Registered to Aeron Nyx. Confirmation Number 27896. You have permission to land Morpheus VII. Welcome to Earth and please enjoy your stay here at the Citadel." The voice rang.
A nod came from the young man with red hair. Punching in the cordinates the Morpheus VII safely landed into the spaceport. Pushing himself up out of his seat he stepped over to a large golden cage that house his most prized..and expensive possession. "Vorbereitet, um Aysel herauszukommen?" (Ready to go Aysel?)
Sitting in the large golden cage sat one of the few Twilian left in the universe. The girl was young with pale skin and dark green hair. A large pair of white wings were bound by a thick leather strap. She seemed lifeless..emotionless as Aeron opened up the cage. Stepping inside to attach a thin chain around her neck. She could feel the tug that he gave her..slowly pushing herself up the young woman followed Aeron. Each one exiting from the ship and into the citadel.
Aeron stepped over to the man managing the port and paid for his stay. Turning he headed out of the Spaceport to examine Earth. His Songbird following close behind him.
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Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:24 pm
"Gotcha!" Calla giggled, panting as she wrapped Ophelia up in a hug. The Hakon grinned and squirmed, but didn't truly try to escape.
The were interrupted by a soft but persistant beep from above. Calla sighed and released Ophelia before returning to the bridge. The Hakon happily followed, practically skipping up the steps in a joyful state of mind.
Calla plopped in her seat and quickly requested to land, relieved that there seemed to be no UNSC news as of yet. Together with her grinning companion, Calla exited her cargo plane in search of her contact. "I bet it's Thane again...Hank always did get him involved...weren't we going to get coordinates?"
The Hakon nodded quickly, holding up a handheld screen which scrolled a series of numbers. "Encoded. I know it."
"Good, you lead then. And don't mention the station, 'k?"
Ophelia laughed. "'K." At 5'2", the raven haired girl melded into the crowd seamlessly. If it weren't for their bond, Calla would have been terrified of losing her in the masses.
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Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 8:58 pm
Kira wandered into the spaceport, an almost awed expression upon her face. Her widened eyes flicked between everything, trying to take it all in at once. "Wow..." she breathed, exhaling slowly. But she quickly made herself focus, before she lost her motivation to leave. "Alright... now to find someone willing to give me a ride..." She frowned, peering around herself. That looked like it'd be a little hard to manage... No fun.
She wasn't actually anything special, and really had nothing to make her stick out of the croud, or make someone want to keep her around. She was of average height, pale and thin, with black wavy hair and bright blue eyes. There were black cat ears upon her head, along with her human ears, and a black cat tail from her lower back. She wore all black, her hands currently stuffed into her sweatshirt's pockets. She did have fangs, protruding lightly over her lower lip, and claws tipping each finger. There was also a gun hidden out of sight in her jacket, and a dagger more obviously placed on her belt. She wasn't the best at using either though. Her best skill would be her ability to transform, so she could always try to barter her way with that...
A small, sandy blond furred dog flopped on her shoulder, three purple eyes peering around at everything. This might be a little hard. Do you really think someone will just take you with them? The tiny, palm sized dog's voice rang clearly through her head. "Hush," Kira snapped. "I know that already! But I don't want to go home." That said, she continued forward, heading a little closer to the ships. Perhaps she could catch someone trying to leave?
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Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:28 pm
Ophelia rushed through the crowd, but had a knack for avoiding running into people headlong. However, she faultered once and ended up slamming into Kira. Dazed, then indignant, the Hakon managed a childish pout rather than her normal death glare in such situation. "..."
Calla appeared shortly after and looked from one to the other, finally meeting Kira's eyes with a pained expression. "I'm really sorry- we're just in a hurry. Say sorry, 'Phelia."
The shorter girl frowned, but murmured a soft apology at Calla's request.
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Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:44 pm
Outside the station, space ripped apart and melded back together again as the Omaha exited hyperspace and headed towards Citadel. Ethan tapped some commands into the keyboard next to his console that sent a message to the station. Encoded in the message was a special code saying he was on government business, granting him immediate clearance to land on the station. Ethan grinned as he received a response telling him landing pad 25 was available. I'm surprised the feds never terminated that code. O well, im not gonna complain Wo'Jula chuckled as he prepped the ship to land. They didnt need to stop here, but Citadel was just another hub of information and money, so it didn't hurt to take a quick stop. Ethan deftly set the Omaha down on its repulsors on the landing pad. The hatch opend and Ethan strode down the ramp, followed by Wo'Jula. Unlike on Atlanteis, the dogs remained inside. They knew where they were and also knew that they were not welcome here, as they had been informed by ESSF officers who had tried to apprehend them and were probably still in the medbay. Wo'Jula touched his comlink and the hatch closed again. He turned to Ethan. We should probably get that company name from Sixtus, and then find out where they are. Ethan nodded and pulled out his comlink. Wo'Jula propped himself against the hull while Ethan made the call. Minutes later, Ethan put the comlink away We got it, But howsabout we go get a drink? Wo'Jula's mandibles split into a grin. Maybe this time we will have a peaceful one They checked their weapons and then began a casual stroll down to the cantina.
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Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:11 pm
Kira growled quietly in her throat, cat ears flattening back in frustration. She knew it wouldn't be easy, but she wasn't the most patient of people at times, this moment included. "Gah, this is so stupi-" she began, cutting off instantly as someone barreled into her. She stumbled back several paces, nearly falling, and the tiny dog nearly slipped off her shoulder. But he bit the cloth of her sweatshirt and managed to stay on.
Kira reached out and pulled the tiny dog into her hands, before finally looking at who'd slammed her. She would've yelled, if she hadn't been caught off guard by the small pout she was recieving. "Oh, umm..." she blinked, then glanced towards the other girl who arrived. "It's ok..." she said uncertainly. But then an idea popped into her head, and she spoke a little louder. "You don't happen to have a ship, do.. you...?"
She found herself trailing off, eyes widening as she turned her head to stare at two who were passing. One was a male, human by his looks, but he was accompanied by something she'd never seen before. What was that covering it... golden armor, or was that its actual body? It was definitely an alien of some sort. She herself had honestly not gotten out much, so she was looking almost dumbfounded at the moment, forgetting it was rude to stare.
[She's staring at Wo'Jula, in case I'm confusing. ^^;;]
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Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 11:40 am
Calla blinked. "Well, yeah- Kiah Come. Why do you ask?"
Ophelia growled softly in impatience and grabbed the pilot's sleeve like a small child. "Hurry."
Calla ignored her to all appearances, but placed an arm around the short girl's shoulders to quiet her. "Much as I hate to admit it, I'm kinda in a hurry to pick up a shipment. Listen, here's my number-" Producing a pen from one of her many jumpsuit pockets and seized the stranger's hand before she could protest. Within seconds, Calla released her hand and replaced the pen. Her neat penmanship was bold on the feline woman's skin. "-Give me a buzz in half an hour or so! See ya!"
Ophelia managed to wriggle out of Calla's hug without transforming and started towards the cargo coordinates once more. The pilot happily followed. Maybe another job opporunity! Two in one day- excellent!
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Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:50 pm
The stars all around stopped whizzing by as Grey's small one-seater ship cut it's hyperdrive, finally at its destination. The massive station before him astonished Grey, and the blue planet below, known as Earth. He hit a few buttons and flipped a switch or two, then requested landing permission. Once granted, he made his way slowly into a docking bay, and cut the power. As the black cockpit opened, Grey emerged, his cloak encasing his body. He glanced around the hangar, using his nose more than his eyes, to get a feel for the area. Then reaching back into the pilot's seat, he withdrew his few possessions, slung a long object over his back, then closed the ship and started towards one of the many cantina's here. This time, he'd get a drink. Maybe a meal as well; right now he wasn't sure. He figured however, that this place may be able to provide him with information on his new target. Earth met many travelers and outlaws.
Nearing a large crowd, the same smell, the Hakon was nearby and the girl that accompanied it at the station. He shrugged the thought of it, as he also could sense the same Elite and man from the Atlanteis, though the hounds weren't with them. 'I guess a lot of people from that place have come here. Maybe the Ryder has as well...' Grey continued on towards the closest cantina.
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Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:12 pm
As they walked towards the cantina, Wo'Jula noticed someone staring at him. He turned to look at the girl gaping at his gold armor. Can i help you with something? Ethan, hearing Wo'Jula speak and knowing he wasnt talking to Ethan, tensed and turned to see who had warranted a reaction from Wo'Jula. When he noticed it was a young girl with feline features, he relaxed, sensing that she wasn't going to start trouble.
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Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 5:40 pm
Kira's head turned, attention returning to the girl's that had run into her. She stared dumbly for a moment, ears twitching when she heard the small ones murmur of the word 'hurry'. She blinked, head tilting curiously to the side, and then looked back to the one who seemed to obviously be in charge. "Oh, umm..." she began, trailing off as the girl took her hand and jotted down a number. Kira stared at her palm for a moment, and then watched the two wandering away.
She situated the tiny dog back upon her shoulder, his three eyes staring around unblinkingly. His large ears were tilting in random directions, and then he fixed his gaze upon the golden alien. He remained silent though, just watching. If there was a need, he'd warn Kira, but there wasn't one at the moment.
She watched a cloak male walking past, and then her attention was instantly stolen by the... thing she'd been staring at a moment before. She hesitated, a breif expression of uneasiness crossing her face. But it quickly faded, and she shrugged her shoulders lightly. "Um, no... sorry," she mumbled, slightly embarrassed that she'd been caught so openly staring. And then a question popped out of her mouth, before she could stop it. "What... are you?" She instantly quieted after that, wondering for a moment if she was going to be shouted at. Her ears flattened back in preparation.
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Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:57 pm
Upon hearing the girl's question, Ethan began to wonder: Odd. I never thought about this before but now it comes up. Wo'Jula, to anyone who doesnt know what happened, looks like a Covenant, If we weren't so lucky that the UNSC doesnt show vids or holos of the enemy, Wo'Jula wouldnt be able to walk around so openly like he does now. We should start being more careful Wo'Jula tensed at the blatant question, but did not lash out, knowing the girl did not realize what it was she was asking. You've heard of the Covenant, yes? I am a Sangheili, or to you outsiders, an Elite. I have been betrayed and exiled by the leaders of the Covenant. The UNSC is my home now. Wo'Jula grew silent and looked into the distance as his eyes blazed with fire at the memory of his banishment and betrayal, and his killing of another Sangheili so that he could retain his sword and his armor. He looked back down at the girl. Does that answer your question?
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Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 8:31 pm
Human and Hakon walked through the crowds before ducking into an alley suddenly. Calla kept close as Ophelia marched through the streets, looking for the contact.
An elderly woman lurked on the street corner and eyed them with beady, gleaming eyes. Her skin was dark and leathery from working in the sun. When Calla's gaze met hers, the woman gave her a toothless grin. Ophelia paused, then nodded to Calla. The pilot arched a brow, but approached the woman cautiously. "Sunny day, ain't it?"
"If Sunshine says it's sunny, it must be a beautiful day indeed." She cackled, sent into a fit of wheezing coughs that made Calla nervous. "A'right babe, inside here." She ducked into a grungy doorway with peeling green paint. Ophelia followed with no apparent misgivings. Calla paused, but only a moment.
Inside was dusty and gritty, but there was an oddly shaped box that gleamed. It was metallic, and obviously expensive, though Calla hadn't a clue what it could be. The Hakon observed it with a small frown. "Cargo?"
"Aye, cargo. Now, help an old lady pack it up tight and we'll load Kiah Come right up."
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:25 pm
Kira saw him tense, and hear ears flattened back more firmly, though he didn't yell. Instead he simply replied without even raising his voice, and her ears slowly perked, tilting towards him. She listened in complete silence, just taking it in, and feeling even worse now for asking, and a little nervous as well. The Covenant? Weren't those the ones who were trying to take over? He seemed... fine, though. She had been unable to help herself; to stay quiet. She'd grown curious, something she blamed on her cat-like tendencies.
During his pause, she'd lapsed into thought herself, and snapped out of it as soon as he'd broken the silence once more. "O-oh, yes. Sorry.." she mumbled, looking a little guilty. She looked up at him, then towards the male he was with, before retreating back a few steps. She was deciding she'd rather leave, than push her luck by speaking again and actually getting into trouble this time. It would definitely be too awkward to ask if they had a ship she could join the crew of, that was for sure.
You're so thoughtless, the small dog's thoughts rang out clearly through her head, only for her to hear. Quiet, she muttered in response, and plucked the palm sized dog off of her shoulder. "Sorry to bother you," she spoke aloud, bowing her head slightly, and then promptly turned, aiming to disappear amongst the crowd.
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