Courier Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Originally Posted By: Omar"I don't want any hard feelings between us because of our backgrounds." Omar replied, "Israel and its neighbors are still in conflict here, and its effects spill over into other areas."After the briefest of pauses, he continues to address the Israeli Leutenant. "By the way. Has anyone discussed your eyes and the reason you have them?"Intensely interested in potential downsides of their "condition", Steve moved closer to listen better to Omar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luchian Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Taylor pays careful attention to the Captain's response, but doesn't stand uncomfortably close, letting everyone have their room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Mark Jacobs Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Originally Posted By: Omar"I don't want any hard feelings between us because of our backgrounds." Omar replied, "Israel and its neighbors are still in conflict here, and its effects spill over into other areas."After the briefest of pauses, he continues to address the Israeli Leutenant. "By the way. Has anyone discussed your eyes and the reason you have them?" "Yes, it is, and yes, they do. But with you, there are no hard feelings." He looks up at Omar, and shakes his head. "No one has mentioned anything like that. They all seem afraid of them, but haven't told me anything besides 'They're probably a side effect of the artifact's process.' Any light you can shed would be welcome." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Omar was please by the receptiveness of his teammembers when he mentioned the Lt's eyes. "As Novas, at least that is the name we have used to call what we are, can channel quantum energies. Our bodies are not efficient vessels for quantum energies and the human body reacts in strange ways to it. Your eyes are what we call an 'aberration'. It is a side effect from your body's exposure to quantum energy." Omar watched for any shock or concern from his teammates. After another pause he continued."Most normal people will react poorly to physical aberrations, as it makes us look inhuman. Such is the case with your eyes. It is probably more so here, as Nova are new and people are not accustomed to such things."Omar stopped what he was doing an looked at all those around him. "Taint is what it is called and you need to be very wary. As we grow in power, we will find that taint will begin to affect us all. Some of us will never have any problems with it. Others will suffer with levels so extreme that they can barely funtion at all, and in some cases, they lose all of their humanity and become nothing more than crazed mutated creatures. Sadly, they have to be put down because they will cause untold destruction." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Steve stopped what he was doing and asked,"Wait, you're saying his eyes are just the start? How can we tell if we're headed down that path... and what can we do?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 "Yes....They are just the start." Omar's voice was flat and unemotional. "Aside from the physical and mental aberrations, you can't tell. And from what we understood, you could pick up low levels of taint and show no ill effects. Obviously, Lt. Jacobs has a bit more, though he is not 'going to grow horns' any time soon." I hope.Omar started peddling again. "As for what can be done? Son't push yourself unless you have to. These powers are not toys to play with. I will include all this stuff in our training." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forge Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Vinny listened to all the information on 'taint', 'aberrations', and 'novas' with a grain of salt. He still wasn't sure that this freak from some other Earth really had his best interests at heart.Don't fuckin' push yourself, will make the invasion all the easier. Oh, and by the way, there are no signs that you have problems until you turn into a damn abomination.Vinny impatiently crossed his arms, "Sir...the run?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luchian Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Taylor listens carefully. Mental aberrations, as well. One more thing to keep tabs on. I wonder if there have been studies done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Steve asked, "I wonder if a lack of a shadow counts..." Steve's shadow and reflection disappeared on cue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 "If you can control it, it is probably an effect of your powers. If you can't, then it is most likely and aberration." Omar had heard Lt. Wright and agreed."Lead on Leutenant." Omar said. "We will have a more thorough question and answer session at a later date." Omar shook out his limbs from the stretches and prepared to move out behind the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forge Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Once they got above ground, Vinny led them out the tunnel and through a short run on the surrounding grounds, keeping to known trails and easy terrain. He made a point of keeping quiet and not making any eye contact. Vinny was still not convinced this team really had a chance of cohesion, and fuck if he was gonna put in any effort. His last team was just barely in the ground afterall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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