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Post by Evangeline on Apr 18, 2007 14:55:52 GMT -5
"It looks somewhat shield-like, but there's nothing like that in America, usually." Ed answered. "And the writing on the edge doesn't square with what we usually find around here, either. He pondered, as if considering who else he could ask, and glanced off in the distance towards the gathering of helos.
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Post by ebonyviper on Apr 18, 2007 15:04:31 GMT -5
"Excuse me, but I think I may know what that 'shield' is," Raven called, "I have one just like it."
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Post by Evangeline on Apr 18, 2007 19:19:30 GMT -5
Ed jumped as he found Raven standing just about over his fender. "How'd you sneak up on me? Never mind.." he rolled his eyes. "So how do you think something like this might have gotten here?"
"It could be that someone of my race was here, hundreds or perhaps thousands of years ago." Raven replied, "But they'd never leave that behind."
Ebony looked back at the "shield" and then at Raven. "Would there be anything in your people's records or memory about this?"
"Not that I know of directly." the alien shook his head. "But I could "think on it" for a while."
By now, word of the discovery had gotten out, and a small crowd was assembling to look over this discovery. Strip and the counsellors found themselves hard-pressed to hold back a gaggle of curious teenagers.
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Post by ebonyviper on Apr 20, 2007 11:58:03 GMT -5
Raven peered at the shield again, "It looks a little bit rusty too. Like it had been exposed to the elements like rain or wind for a few years. The writing and the symbols looks a bit faded to me."
"How many years?" asked Ebony.
"Oh, if I have to guess," said Raven, "Probably about five or six years, jugding on just how it was lost in the first place."
He then began to look around, extending his sensors in all directions, looking for clues.
(((((OOC: Quick note. If one of Raven's people lost their discs, they'd either have a choice of dying or going into suspended animation until their lost disc is found and returned to them. Just helping the mystery along.)))))
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Post by Evangeline on Apr 20, 2007 12:07:01 GMT -5
"So how long could one of your people last without it?" Strip asked as the teens tried to peer over his wing.
By now, Buck had also come over, smelling the fresh-turned earth and whatever scent was retained by the shield.
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Post by ebonyviper on Apr 20, 2007 12:21:34 GMT -5
"Well, if they have prepared properly, they would have a chance of going into suspended animation," replied Raven, "They would have to shut down EVERY function that they control so that they wouldn't lose any energy. And that is only done when they've found a safe place where neither enemies or predators could get at them."
"Did you ever have to do that?" asked Ebony.
"No," Raven shook his front, "I never really got the chance to do so because of my situation."
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Post by Evangeline on Apr 20, 2007 16:08:26 GMT -5
"So where would they be likely to go to find a safe place?" Buck asked Raven.
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Post by ebonyviper on Apr 21, 2007 11:48:09 GMT -5
"It would have to be someplace dark and cool," said Raven, "someplace where no one would likely find them. They'd stay away from any known danger that they might sense nearby."
"Like in caves?" asked Ebony.
Raven nodded, "Yeah. And as an added note, I sensed something with a near-similiar energy signature as mine when I was protecting Kamui and Jens from Von Klamp while we were in Carborator Canyon."
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Post by Evangeline on Apr 21, 2007 13:38:17 GMT -5
Strip nodded thoughtfully. "OK... Raven, you're the expert here, you think an expedition would be advisable?"
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Post by ebonyviper on Apr 21, 2007 13:47:27 GMT -5
Raven nodded, "It would definately be advisable. Whoever lost this disc may need it back immediately."
"I definately would like to be a part of this," said Ebony, "I know the canyon like the back of my wheel well."
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Post by Evangeline on Apr 21, 2007 14:00:15 GMT -5
"Count me in, too." Mike said. He also had come to know the canyon pretty well.
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Post by ebonyviper on Apr 21, 2007 14:16:20 GMT -5
"Good," Raven nodded, looking at those that are already beginning to assemble, "Anyone else?"
(((((OOC: Perhaps some of the FCs?)))))
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Post by Tracker89 on Apr 21, 2007 14:32:57 GMT -5
((Where is the group gathered?))
His training session with Camran over, Sarge drove by, on the way back to his shop. The old jeep stopped as he noticed the group of cars and helicopters assembled, and he could tell just from the general tone of the crowd that it was something serious. He curiously approached them.
"Now, what in the blazes is going on here?!" He said with his signature no-nonsense military voice.
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Post by ebonyviper on Apr 21, 2007 14:42:30 GMT -5
(((((OOC: At Mater's scrapyard...)))))
Raven turned to Sarge, "Sir, an old shield has been found and I think it may belong to one of my people. It's an energy source to them and one of them might be right now laying sick, vulnerable, and dying if he or she isn't found soon."
"We're forming up an expedition to find this person," added Ebony.
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Post by Tracker89 on Apr 21, 2007 14:54:51 GMT -5
"You could use a 4x4 on a job like this...don't know what kind of terrain you could be crossing." Sarge said. "I'd gladly come along, but this old chassis isn't what it used to be. I do however have a trainee, goes by the name of Camran, who even I have trouble keeping up with. I've already seen him work when that Mazda pulled her little stunt a few days ago, and he'd be more than useful for this kind of job."
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