[ That's a directive, and that settles him in ways Raleigh doesn't want to admit he's been looking for in their two weeks thus far in this strange place. ]
Great, this ship probably has passengers native to it.
[ His dad - never father, because Mr. Becket walked out on them and as far as Raleigh's concerned he's as good as dead, probably already is - was a hydraulics engineer, and he'd taught him and Yancy a lot of things. Hydroponics was for when you wanted sustainable flora as a resource for oxygen filters, and maybe food, and to clean out the water.
Most ships don't have that, unless they were meant for the really long haul. ]
It's about as quiet as the pub during footy season 'round here.
[ which is to say, not much. he's already passed more than one gore-strewn floor, and it makes him as uneasy as Max. the difference being the dog hugs his legs and Herc keeps going. ]
[ if Herc were anyone else, he'd think it bizarre; but Herc knows his boy like nobody else does. the fact they've come to blows twice doesn't mean anything in a situation like this. not after they'd faced down Otachi and Leatherback together. not after Challenger Deep. ]
[ He's still alive, but he's also a little wrecked, and a little worn. He's gotten jumped a few times, though Jaeger training's kicked in and God for that - but he can't shake off the feeling of being on edge, like something's going to break and soon. ]
Still alive, Marshal. Fuel lines' been cleared and should be operational, but—
Gravity's compromised in some sectors of this deck. It doesn't look good.
[ a beat, one with some weight to it; because though Raleigh has twice now piloted on his own, Herc is making it clear in the silence that this isn't a trend they need continuing. ]
[ Raleigh doesn't say shit out loud, but that's mostly because of luck. He'll take a double beating for talking out of turn and running his own show later, if he has to. ]
Low oxygen, sir, or compromised as in compromised?
[ he doesn't hesitate to deliver the news, doesn't flinch or pause when he's said it. it's a statement of fact, because he's a soldier, and this is what he does. ]
Poison agent is local, sir? [ Raleigh doesn't say we'll come for you because that's a goddamned given, but there's no need to throw it to the Marshal's face at this point in time. ]
[ the schematics they were looking at said it was contained, but the whole ship's oxygen is circulated from their location, and Herc doesn't really trust a faulty system. ]
We'll worry about the air. You worry about your end.
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heracleidae) wrote2013-09-06 11:57 pm
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[ That's a directive, and that settles him in ways Raleigh doesn't want to admit he's been looking for in their two weeks thus far in this strange place. ]
Can I ask which deck you're in, Marshal?
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[ His dad - never father, because Mr. Becket walked out on them and as far as Raleigh's concerned he's as good as dead, probably already is - was a hydraulics engineer, and he'd taught him and Yancy a lot of things. Hydroponics was for when you wanted sustainable flora as a resource for oxygen filters, and maybe food, and to clean out the water.
Most ships don't have that, unless they were meant for the really long haul. ]
Could get hostile, sir. [ If it hasn't already. ]
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It's about as quiet as the pub during footy season 'round here.
[ which is to say, not much. he's already passed more than one gore-strewn floor, and it makes him as uneasy as Max. the difference being the dog hugs his legs and Herc keeps going. ]
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[ Won't be fighting any kaiju is a very small comfort. At least that's what Raleigh wants to think, if not believe. ]
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[ lol except wait until he tells you what he finds at the end of the third day, Raleigh ]
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I'll take what we can get, sir.
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Good.
Hourly check-ins.
Hansen out.
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[ When this is over, he's going to have a talk with both Hansens separately. And then maybe beg Mako for a hug. ]
( wk 5 : day 1 | audio ) --> later that day
[ for the last handful of check ins, Herc simply sent him a ping, it isn't until now that he opens a communication again. ]
( wk 5 : day 1 | audio ) --> later that day
Still alive, Marshal. Fuel lines' been cleared and should be operational, but—
Gravity's compromised in some sectors of this deck. It doesn't look good.
( wk 5 : day 1 | audio ) --> later that day
[ obviously not, but Herc's never been able to remain fully steadfast without a wry comment now and again ]
That the only problem?
( wk 5 : day 1 | audio ) --> later that day
[ A bunch of somethings, even, and Raleigh is sure he can't take those on his own. ]
Might need more than a set of iron boots here, Marshal.
( wk 5 : day 1 | audio ) --> later that day
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[ a beat, one with some weight to it; because though Raleigh has twice now piloted on his own, Herc is making it clear in the silence that this isn't a trend they need continuing. ]
Our ventilation system is compromised.
( wk 5 : day 1 | audio ) --> later that day
Low oxygen, sir, or compromised as in compromised?
( wk 5 : day 1 | audio ) --> later that day
[ he doesn't hesitate to deliver the news, doesn't flinch or pause when he's said it. it's a statement of fact, because he's a soldier, and this is what he does. ]
( wk 5 : day 1 | audio ) --> later that day
Poison agent is local, sir? [ Raleigh doesn't say we'll come for you because that's a goddamned given, but there's no need to throw it to the Marshal's face at this point in time. ]
( wk 5 : day 1 | audio ) --> later that day
[ the schematics they were looking at said it was contained, but the whole ship's oxygen is circulated from their location, and Herc doesn't really trust a faulty system. ]
We'll worry about the air. You worry about your end.
Check in when you can, got it?