Chapter Three (B): Eric & Alice

[Akirapryde]

She nodded, "according to her bodyguards, there is no sign of foul play. They were in the room right next door. She claimed she was taking a shower than going to sleep. When I asked her to be woken up because of that" she said pointing at the Aegis class cruiser on approach. Erik was sure it was an Aegis now, but it was no longer the most important issue right now. "They discovered that she had stuffed her bed with blankets and disappeared. It is unlikely that your friend kidnapped her."

She paused a moment, "but I think you are correct, she is most likely with him. Since he came aboard, she has had this attraction towards him. An attraction that I scolded her on as being foolish. But she is young and foolish. We have to locate her, for they are" she said once more pointing at the approaching massive warship. "are here for her. If something were to happen to Kimiko, it will not end well for anyone. There are three levels of four hangers. You and your friends carry communication devices. Because Kimiko wanted to earn your trust, she demanded that we didn't tamper with these devices."

Sho Sho Tetsuhara shifted on her legs to a more less ridged position. "I have heard all that you have said. Now is a prefect time to prove what you said. We need to know what the encryption and frequency of his device." Erik could tell, with a bit of effort due to her neutral emotional mannerism that she was being truthful. But there was something else. It very well could be a genuine sense of concern for her niece.

(OOC: Erik, Adrian will have this information. Keep in mind that once this is given, the party's communication will be compromised till changed.)

[aipsylon]

"Of course." He said speaking into the microbead in his ear. Comm frequencies compromised, "Adrian, head to the nearest hangar, that is where I would guess Jake is." He then looked to the Sho Sho and gave her the frequency that they were transmitting on as well as the necessary comm codes.

[Ice Hellion]

Adrian spoke into his Comm

I have other plans to find out where is everybody. We are heading to a computer and I should be able to find them easily without anyone giving anything.

[aipsylon]

"Negative, down the hall, take your second right, the third hatch on the left, that will be the first hangar that Jake would reach and the only one in a reasonable distance he would have found. I am on the bridge, they have control of the internal sensors that will be able to locate them in short order, proceed with rye guard to the hangar, Jake likes looking at ships more than women. This is a cooperative op." Eric's words were not meant to carry but were spoken with a kind of authority that did not leave room for argument. (Succeeded Leadership role at +2 to force the action as per narrator)

[Akirapryde]

Sho Sho Tetsuhara spoke to a communication officer in Japanese along the side of the bridge. He could barely hear the hear what was being said, it was a shame he didn’t speak Japanese. Not that it would matter, Erik was speaking with Jake over the communicator. Even while talking to Jake, Erik could see that there were two very important situations developing.

The crisis with Kimiko was clearly very important to the Sho Sho, but whatever was going on with that warship was either just as important or linked to Kimiko. Being a master of reading people, Erik could tell that this situation was causing the Sho Sho a great deal of stress. Despite how well she was handling her stress, Erik could see its effects on her. Reading the Sho Sho’s emotions didn’t tell him what was being said however.

Alice nudged Erik and showed him her digital recorder that was set to record. She smiled hoping that she did well for Erik. She hid the digital recorder as the Sho Sho walked up to them.

Sho Sho Tetsuhara walked back over to Erik, "your friend will need medical attention. With Kimiko safe, I will need for you and your people to return to the medical bay for the time being. I will have medical personal available for your man."

The communication officer turned and spoke in Japanese. Whatever he said angered the Sho Sho. Erik could see the large warship through the main window, a small shuttle departing from the shuttle. She turned back to Erik. "We will debrief your man when ...." She said then paused glancing over her shoulder. After a moment she continued, "when my other duties are finished."

[aipsylon]

Eric listened and watched the goings on in the bridge, flashing at what Alice was showing him. It was a good move, but he surveyed the area to see if anyone around had noticed her showing him. Setting they had not he have Alice a smile in return. Stepping up and toward the sho sho as she approached. If course, we'll return to the medical bay then." The arrival of the shuttle was excellent, it have him the opportunity to debrief the others first. Besides, being next to the hero was the best way to see the players in any situation.

[Akirapryde]

Sho Sho Tetsuhara nodded, "good" she said waving a guard over. She spoke to him in Japanese, issuing the orders. As she spoke, Erik could see the same national flag on the shutter that was the warship. A bright flag with the descending order, Yellow, Red, and Black in the center of the flag was a big blackened silhouette of what appears to be an Eagle. Erik took note that it was the same flag as on the body guards. On the other side of the wing, was a blackened silhouette of a grim-reaper. It was clearly a unit symbol.

Once she was done giving the instructions, the communication officer turned and asked her something in Japanese. It was a safe assumption that the shuttle was asking for permission to land. Erik made a mental note of the time stamp. If he knew the location of where the shuttle was landing, he could activate the security cameras and learn about some of the players involved in what was going on.

Sho Sho Tetsuhara turned back to Erik, "this man will escort you and your friend back to the medical bay. Please go with him."

As Erik and Alice were led off the bridge, Sho Sho Tetsuhara and Major Tetsuhara walked off the bridge in a different direction. Time was going to be of importance. Erik calculated how much time he had till the shuttle landed.

[aipsylon]

Erik gave a nod, almost leading the man they were supposed to follow toward the elevator They were on a time crunch if they wanted to do something to get active here and now.