The First Mission - (Chapter 1)

[Aaron Brand]

Aaron grimaced, silently thankful that the psi stalkers decided not to get all touchy-feely first thing in the morning. Meris and Lyn; they weren't all that bad once you got to know them, but MAN were they creepy sometimes.

He watched them saunter off to harrass some other poor bastard and just shook his head. Every time someone says "No questions" it makes me want to ask questions.

[Viego]

Viego nodded at Aarons words his eyes never leaving the pare of psi-stalkers.  He was both mesmerized and bothered by the woman. Worse was he knew they knew this. "It's almost enough to make me not hungry.." he paused "Well almost." As he turned to go get second breakfast he whispered to Aaron, "Hopefully it isn't like that time they found out we had never kissed anyone yet... I still have nightmares of that."

He went to get more food, but he made sure to keep his eyes on the pair, especially Lyn.

[Nolan Randall]

Time to let them know the stakes.

"Indeed, I think you can definitely help me. I am here on assignment from  Joseph. It seems I am to assess our young charges there for the taint of magic. Both their vulnerabilities, and their resistances, as well as any possible corruption. These boys re vital, a you well know, so I value what your senses tell you. The more you can tell me the better."

"I can make sure that the Minister knows you aided me with your knowledge. I am sure he would be.. grateful."

He wasn't going to make promises he couldn't fulfill, but best to let them know who he represented, so at the very least they would not trip him up in his report. Crossing the Minister had a tendency to make one disappear.

[Marcus Brand]

Marcus tore into his pancakes and tried not to pay much attention to the women, or the memory of when they taught them how to kiss.  But he couldn't quite hide his concern when they walked over to the officers table. He glanced over at Khayman, "Hey Sarge...whose the officer? I didn't get a look at his rank, but … you ever seen him before?"

[MSgt Khayman Tamaroa]

Looking over at Nolan as the Psi-stalker takes a seat, he shrugged his shoulders. Never seen him before, he might be one of the Emperors assistance come to give you the once over before his highness shows up. 

[DM Spiral]

---Khayman, Viego, Marcus and Aaron---

All four of them notice Kora show up. Again it was almost as though the Psi-stalker materialized beside the visiting officer.  That sort of behavior could irritate the man and get them into trouble.  But the three women always had a tendency to spit in the face of authority. 

Viego came back with his second plate of breakfast and sat back down.  Marcus was half way through his pancakes.  Khayman was considering another plate himself.  Aaron was still stewing over what those three wanted after breakfast. 


---Nolan---

To Nolan's left another silky voice reached him, "We have detailed reports that you can peruse at your leisure." The other two women's eyes shot over to the one who spoke.



"We can deliver those reports to you post haste if you wish. Aside from that, we've observed the boys since they were ten. None of them have shown any sign of magic corruption and are in fact highly resistant to magic. In that same regard, they are also some of the most powerful Psychics I have ever seen or even heard of. Whatever was done to them has increased their power to an almost unreal level."



"We can give you more details in person if you like, But that still puts them in the … more human than us category."




"And that's … the worry is isn't it?"  There was slightly … condescending tone to her voice. "How … human they are."

All three of the Psi-stalkers were keeping their voices low, obviously realizing the sensitive nature of the subject. After all they had worked on this top secret project of the last eight years, so they understood the need for keeping things quiet.

[Nolan Randall]

Nolan nod sat the newcomer.

"Thank you, if you can deliver thoseby end of the day today. Today will be a busy day, so I will not have time to review them before that."

"Your observations are noted, and indeed, I hope entirely accurate. The Emperor would be... upset if his project went astray."

"You have plans for the young men after breakfast? May I observe?"  It wasn't really a question, but they had earned his politeness with their forthrightness.

To the other two sisters he replies

"I am ner w to this project, but think their humanity is the point, the people of the Coalition will never view any non-human as a hero of the Coalition, no matter how heroic the acts or deserving of the accolade. Those who count know your value, and your long work is appreciated."


Edit:
Insight vs deception [1d20]=20

[MSgt Khayman Tamaroa]

Noticing that each of the boys was checking out Kora and the other two Stalkers, he pushed off the table with gusty sigh addressing the three of them without looking at them, Boys, do yourselves a favor and treat those three with professional courtesy and only professional courtesy, Bad Juju this way comes otherwise, with that, he swept up his plate and empty mug and headed once again to the serving line, he need more eggs and bacon, today was going to be a long fucking day.

[DM Spiral]

---Nolan---

Nolan notices all three of them grow slightly more tense for a few seconds before the silver-haired Psi-stalker breaks the silence.



"If you wish.  Though we are just going to over with them what the Emperor and his Command are expecting to see.  Nothing all that interesting."

Kora's Deception: 1d20 = 13

(DM - Nolan roll a 1d20 for Insight.)

[Nolan Randall]

Insight [1d20]=11