Post by Robert on Nov 20, 2006 18:10:14 GMT -5
"Robert. How have you been?"
"Sir, he has been reasonable. His social time is going well."
"Please, let the boy talk for himself."
The man motioned to the young one, himself simply looking upwards only slightly upon the large hand that stood out inside the looming light cast from above.
"I am fine."
A hardy chuckle was heard from the surrounding darkness, a nervous bead of sweat slowly falling from the nose of the lean attendant that stood next to the small Robert. The boy's dark eyes fell back to the floor, his posture loose but not relaxed.
"Well, my boy, I have a job for you."
Robert did not move even a muscle within his eyes, the slightest bit of interest being nothing within the room for any person. He just listened as he would to the large but unseen man behind the curtain of shadows.
"I will need you to accompany someone to the Ruin. It is not of any particular importance: one needs a few pictures, run a few tests. Regardless, you will be this scientists bodyguard. I would usually have maybe a mage or the like do this job instead, but recent events have fallen the supply short."
The man let out a quick cough, most probably forced, to let Robert think about it for the moment. Of course, it was overall unneeded. The job would be done, whether or not one thought about it.
"Mr. Carr here will accompany you, as will a small group of students. Do not second-guess the list, for all of these students are final choices. You know what happens if I hear a word from you about this. None of us want that."
At the last few words, the tone became slightly lighter, almost amused. As well, a small piece of folded up brown paper floated down into the attendant's--or Mr. Carr's--hands.
"That is the list of students, and please have a good day."
A large row of lights suddenly lit up, Robert and Mr. Carr following it out.
STUDENTS
Name
Name
Name
With the meeting done and Robert being dismissed from Mr. Carr's attendance, the boy scanned over the small list. He was unsure if he had met the students before, but figured he hadn't, going with the percentage of students to students accidentally met. Hopefully, they would be both strong as well as like to keep to themselves.
It was a few hours later, at about 4 PM, when Robert stood just outside the front of the school. He knew that the three students had already received the call to duty, and would soon be there to meet Robert and Mr.Carr (who had yet to arrive). From there, they would make their way to the transporters and the Scientist, and finally the Antarctic.
At the moment, Robert was dressed normally. He wore black slacks, a blue T-shirt, thin black button-up jacket, black shoes, socks, and his gloves. Something out fo the ordinary was a large black scarf wrapped gently around his neck, and leaving only Robert's upper-face being exposed.
(OOC: Note that the name slots are written empty, but the names are already known to Robert. This way, any three people can join, it just won't be a surprise to Robert.
"Sir, he has been reasonable. His social time is going well."
"Please, let the boy talk for himself."
The man motioned to the young one, himself simply looking upwards only slightly upon the large hand that stood out inside the looming light cast from above.
"I am fine."
A hardy chuckle was heard from the surrounding darkness, a nervous bead of sweat slowly falling from the nose of the lean attendant that stood next to the small Robert. The boy's dark eyes fell back to the floor, his posture loose but not relaxed.
"Well, my boy, I have a job for you."
Robert did not move even a muscle within his eyes, the slightest bit of interest being nothing within the room for any person. He just listened as he would to the large but unseen man behind the curtain of shadows.
"I will need you to accompany someone to the Ruin. It is not of any particular importance: one needs a few pictures, run a few tests. Regardless, you will be this scientists bodyguard. I would usually have maybe a mage or the like do this job instead, but recent events have fallen the supply short."
The man let out a quick cough, most probably forced, to let Robert think about it for the moment. Of course, it was overall unneeded. The job would be done, whether or not one thought about it.
"Mr. Carr here will accompany you, as will a small group of students. Do not second-guess the list, for all of these students are final choices. You know what happens if I hear a word from you about this. None of us want that."
At the last few words, the tone became slightly lighter, almost amused. As well, a small piece of folded up brown paper floated down into the attendant's--or Mr. Carr's--hands.
"That is the list of students, and please have a good day."
A large row of lights suddenly lit up, Robert and Mr. Carr following it out.
STUDENTS
Name
Name
Name
With the meeting done and Robert being dismissed from Mr. Carr's attendance, the boy scanned over the small list. He was unsure if he had met the students before, but figured he hadn't, going with the percentage of students to students accidentally met. Hopefully, they would be both strong as well as like to keep to themselves.
It was a few hours later, at about 4 PM, when Robert stood just outside the front of the school. He knew that the three students had already received the call to duty, and would soon be there to meet Robert and Mr.Carr (who had yet to arrive). From there, they would make their way to the transporters and the Scientist, and finally the Antarctic.
At the moment, Robert was dressed normally. He wore black slacks, a blue T-shirt, thin black button-up jacket, black shoes, socks, and his gloves. Something out fo the ordinary was a large black scarf wrapped gently around his neck, and leaving only Robert's upper-face being exposed.
(OOC: Note that the name slots are written empty, but the names are already known to Robert. This way, any three people can join, it just won't be a surprise to Robert.