Blockland Aces: The Cartelian War [On Base]

[Swat 3]

i called you over the loudspeaker

If you could kindly read a few pages back, please.

Danna awakes from her dream and grabs Xavier's flight manual. She goes to his hangar and places it near his resting place. "May you rest in peace. May no one rise over your bravery. May no crash wipe your history. You are a 86th pilot." Danna then sings the Cartelian Anthem.

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[Watcher In The Myst]

it doesnt matter if youre loving asleep or loving drunk or whatever
if we are undergoing combat operations youre loving awake


"Jackson? I am Major Ybarra, executive officer. Welcome to the 86th." She offers her hand. After he presumably shakes it, she continues. "I heard about your brother. I am sorry for your loss. That is why I called you in here. I know it may be a fresh wound but it is my job as executive officer to do this." Ybarra reaches to her desk and hands him a sheet of paper. "To continue combat operations, especially with the 86th, you will be undergoing daily psychiatric therapy and weekly psychiatric evaluation."

[Mikoyan]

I am brought back, arm wrapped in a bandage. The moment we return, I see a casket draped with the Cartelian flag. It's all I can do to not bring myself down to tears. Seeing the black streak and wreckage really lets sit sink in. I see Marko throwing down his stuff and heading for the terminal. I try to chase after him.
"Marko, what are you doing?"

let's say i touched down before nozoner

"oh nothing it's just.. Tempest. Yep." I mutter barely audible. I turn and look him in the eyes, holding back tears.

[Mr. Hurricane]

I comply with the Major, and fill out the papers.

"Everyday, for how long?" I ask.

[Gojira]

I want to give Marko a hug, he looks so sad. I throw my arms around him in a gesture of sympathy and start sobbing.
"He was a great man."
I release Marko.
A few minutes later, I try and retrieve at least a small part that Xavier would remember. I find his helmet in the wreckage. It's a bit scorched, but surprisingly undamaged. I hold it close and and start sobbing.
"Dammit, why couldn't I shoot him down? WHY?!"
I take the helmet and lay it on Xavier's casket (or give it to his brother, whichever is preferable to Hurricane). I lift the flag a bit and pin my Cartelian AF insignia to his casket (kinda like what SEALs do at SEAL funerals).

[Watcher In The Myst]

I comply with the Major, and fill out the papers.

"Everyday, for how long?" I ask.

"Until you have passed three consecutive evaluations."

I lift the flag a bit and pin my Cartelian AF insignia to his casket (kinda like what SEALs do at SEAL funerals).

Somewhere, a supply officer cringes.

[Mikoyan]

I pin a yuktobanian emblem, under Steele's insignia of course, to the flag.

[Gojira]

yeah let's say i pinned it on the flag and into the casket
i missed that detail

[Mr. Hurricane]

"I understand," I say, returning the paperwork.

The Major lets me go on my way, and I head back towards the hanger. I open the door, and see to pilots sobbing over the casket. I'm frozen, I really didn't want to be with people, especially now. I mange to force myself to take a few forced steps forward.

[Gojira]

you dog skin cancer to force yourself to take a few forced steps forward
lol im sorry

I notice the new guy walking this way.

[Swat 3]

Danna does the same. She looks curiously over to a pilot who looks EXTREMELY like Xavier and tries to hold back tears.

An officer approaches her and escorts her to Major Ybarra.
I am sorry Watcher, didn't recognize you called for Danna.

[Mr. Hurricane]

"H- Hello," I stammer nervously.

Tears well up in my eyes. Looks like Xavier was highly regarded amongst his squadron.

[Gojira]

"Hey there -sniff- buddy. Welcome to the eigh-eighty sixth. -sniff- What's your name?"

[Mr. Hurricane]

"My- My name is Rory...," I say, "R- Rory Jackson,"


OOC: Why would Jacov want to shoot down Xavier?

[Watcher In The Myst]

"Second Lieutenant Mahler. I have some interesting paper work on my desk." She hands Mahler some papers, beginning with "CARTELIAN 86th FLIGHT WING MILITARY POLICE DETATCHMENT"

"I believe you know what this paperwork is about?"