Maj. Gen. Olivier Mira Armstrong (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
darwinatrix) wrote2015-04-19 03:41 pm
darwinatrix) wrote2015-04-19 03:41 pm
IC Contact
This is Armstrong. Go ahead.
I am aware. Surely you don't think me foolish enough to have extended my offer without considering that.
Do you have a simulation in mind?
Do you have a simulation in mind?
[At that, she actually laughs. It's short, and sharp.] I've been preparing for war since Alaska. I'd be a little disappointed in you if you thought the rifle cache we used at Crane's attack was the only one I had.
In the worst case, Helix is a defensible position. But I don't intend to take further war to the Soviets without a damn good reason. We'd be walking right into a trap.
[A pause. She seems to be checking the network.] There's a man named Kirk who seems undisciplined and hungover. He's your man? [It's said dryly.]
In the worst case, Helix is a defensible position. But I don't intend to take further war to the Soviets without a damn good reason. We'd be walking right into a trap.
[A pause. She seems to be checking the network.] There's a man named Kirk who seems undisciplined and hungover. He's your man? [It's said dryly.]
Too little too late, you're already way past that stage. Might wanna mention that to the judge if you ask for an extension.
The fact that we are still at risk from another threat - one he's got every reason to combat. You can build more than one AI. I'd be astonished if they didn't have some sort of back-up plan.
If nothing else, trust him to serve himself. He goes to the Russians, he's still under threat from them, and you, too. He abandons this entirely, he leaves behind the question of 'what if' they couldn't get him, in time. [to say nothing of the blow to pride of running away.] He does what he's asked, I finish the designs, and whatever happens then we don't have to worry about fighting multiple fronts.
[one of the worst situations in warfare. he hopes Armstrong realizes it.]
He's willing to follow my directives in this. I won't say I can keep him contained, but I can keep him focused.
If nothing else, trust him to serve himself. He goes to the Russians, he's still under threat from them, and you, too. He abandons this entirely, he leaves behind the question of 'what if' they couldn't get him, in time. [to say nothing of the blow to pride of running away.] He does what he's asked, I finish the designs, and whatever happens then we don't have to worry about fighting multiple fronts.
[one of the worst situations in warfare. he hopes Armstrong realizes it.]
He's willing to follow my directives in this. I won't say I can keep him contained, but I can keep him focused.
Of course not.
[He chuckles quietly.]
With regards to the simulation, however, any scenario should suffice provided there is ample opportunity to test the constructs of teamwork.
Utilizing any of the disasters RISE has in the past worked to thwart may well work.
[He chuckles quietly.]
With regards to the simulation, however, any scenario should suffice provided there is ample opportunity to test the constructs of teamwork.
Utilizing any of the disasters RISE has in the past worked to thwart may well work.
He's been here before. Besides, people who talk quantum physics tend to have something to offer, even though they do seem to have frequent mental issues. [ He's thinking of the Doctor, here. ] I admit his first impression left much to be desired.
I'm still not sure how I feel about you having caches of weapons in civilian cities--not that I can talk. But I also don't hand them out to anyone who can point and shoot. Instinct and judgement must hold for both of us, in either event.
I'm still not sure how I feel about you having caches of weapons in civilian cities--not that I can talk. But I also don't hand them out to anyone who can point and shoot. Instinct and judgement must hold for both of us, in either event.
Perhaps. At some point their attitude problems may outweigh the benefits.
The caches are secured and I'm certainly not going to just open them up to anyone. You will recall my tranquilizer rifles were in the hands of capable guardsmen.
But the fact remains that I am prepared, and have been for some time. Something like this was inevitable.
The caches are secured and I'm certainly not going to just open them up to anyone. You will recall my tranquilizer rifles were in the hands of capable guardsmen.
But the fact remains that I am prepared, and have been for some time. Something like this was inevitable.
Something along those lines could work.
Is there anyone who leaps to mind as a potential candidate? The one who calls himself Wild Tiger is from your world, isn't he.
Is there anyone who leaps to mind as a potential candidate? The one who calls himself Wild Tiger is from your world, isn't he.
What the hell guarantee do you have that this will even work? [She stands suddenly, white gloves smacking down on her desk.] Do you realize what you're asking me here? To gamble that this menace will do exactly what you want him to, on the off-chance that he might come back with something useful?
If he comes back at all!
And if you're wrong, and he simply defects to the Russians, then we've given them a man who has the exact powers that makes him so useful for this mission.
If he comes back at all!
And if you're wrong, and he simply defects to the Russians, then we've given them a man who has the exact powers that makes him so useful for this mission.
...He is.
Although, if I'm to be honest, I'm not at all certain how much he can be relied on to be cooperative.
Wild Tiger and I have a problematic history.
Although, if I'm to be honest, I'm not at all certain how much he can be relied on to be cooperative.
Wild Tiger and I have a problematic history.
[there's a brief startle, but Callaghan only reacts so much other than some tension in his frame. he watches Oliver for a long moment, then forces himself to relax, or, well, release the tension.
she has every reason to doubt him.
but one fact remains.]
You bested him.
Both of you have - the Russians and RISE - but he's smart enough to not want to fight a war on two fronts, either. He wants to minimize the threats to him, which, at the moment, are you and LACKEY- either one he sides with, the other's still a threat. Except that by siding with us, he works to neutralize one for good.
I know how dangerous this plan is. I know how risky it is. But I also know that the man only cares about himself, and I'm counting on him to realize that this is the most appealing offer he can possibly get. Especially since it gives him a measure of revenge.
[and god, he knows how that tastes. he knows how much it can be craved.]
she has every reason to doubt him.
but one fact remains.]
You bested him.
Both of you have - the Russians and RISE - but he's smart enough to not want to fight a war on two fronts, either. He wants to minimize the threats to him, which, at the moment, are you and LACKEY- either one he sides with, the other's still a threat. Except that by siding with us, he works to neutralize one for good.
I know how dangerous this plan is. I know how risky it is. But I also know that the man only cares about himself, and I'm counting on him to realize that this is the most appealing offer he can possibly get. Especially since it gives him a measure of revenge.
[and god, he knows how that tastes. he knows how much it can be craved.]
[Her nostrils briefly flare, her ice-blue gaze with all the fury of a blizzard. The Russians are the bigger threat right now. She knows this.]
Fine. Say he can be counted on.
Let's talk about you. Are you absolutely sure that you can produce results from whatever he brings back?
Because I will not let him go free on a half-assed chance.
Fine. Say he can be counted on.
Let's talk about you. Are you absolutely sure that you can produce results from whatever he brings back?
Because I will not let him go free on a half-assed chance.
I went back and checked the posts to the network around that time. I'm aware.
That man has a bleeding heart. You really think he'd balk at the chance to make sure you're using your powers for 'justice'?
That man has a bleeding heart. You really think he'd balk at the chance to make sure you're using your powers for 'justice'?
Emotions cloud one's judgment, Major General. Do you really think that a man with a bleeding heart will make for an effective partner?
If not me, then my team. [he meets her gaze unshakingly with complete and utter conviction.] One of them's had success affecting the nanites before, though it wasn't how he intended. If he gets the information they have, then it's a done deal.
[some might consider him a fool for putting so much faith in Hiro - and Akito. but he knows what they're capable of. more; he know what he's capable of.]
I'm not asking you to let him go free on a half-assed chance. I'm asking you to let him do this, or we have no chance of beating them before their next move.
[some might consider him a fool for putting so much faith in Hiro - and Akito. but he knows what they're capable of. more; he know what he's capable of.]
I'm not asking you to let him go free on a half-assed chance. I'm asking you to let him do this, or we have no chance of beating them before their next move.
Edited 2016-02-11 04:51 (UTC)
I've been surprised by bleeding hearts before. [She says simply. That Fullmetal brat...]
It doesn't have to be him. There are other members.
It doesn't have to be him. There are other members.
I'm aware, but if you are giving me a choice, I would prefer not to have any partner at all.
Wartime. I did just get back from a rather trying mission that was critical to gathering data to rescue our fellow imPorts. If you recall.
Somehow I think a little delay will be understandable. [She says dryly.]
Somehow I think a little delay will be understandable. [She says dryly.]
Tch. [She grimaces, grinding her teeth together, and takes a deep breath. Her voice, when she speaks, is low and gravely.] Two conditions.
One, he removes the mark on Miles Naismith.
Two, if this doesn't go as you think it will, it is your ass that'll pay for it. Because you'll have just unleashed a monster on the world.
One, he removes the mark on Miles Naismith.
Two, if this doesn't go as you think it will, it is your ass that'll pay for it. Because you'll have just unleashed a monster on the world.
[they're fair. the last is certainly fair, all things considered. but he's not about to accept it off the bat. he has a condition of his own.] This stays with RISE for security purposes, and whomever you see fit for your backup plan. [the less who know, the better, but he's got the feeling she'll have her backup plan no matter what. may as well acknowledge it.
as for the first...this must be the permanent mark Lucifer mentioned. he considers. Lucifer didn't seem against it...]
I need affirmation removing this mark is in his best interest. Is Miles one of the ones charging him with assault?
as for the first...this must be the permanent mark Lucifer mentioned. he considers. Lucifer didn't seem against it...]
I need affirmation removing this mark is in his best interest. Is Miles one of the ones charging him with assault?
He was one of the ones assaulted, yes. Lucifer marked him with a magical tracker.
This is not negotiable.
This is not negotiable.
Can you give me a way to spin it? I'm not arguing, but the more benefit I can offer him the better. Hell, [he makes a vague hand gesture] consider me trying to be good cop here- and the more appealing l am instead of you, the more he'll want to work with me.
If you hand't noticed, we were all involved in that war, it's just that most of us can prioritise or delegate so we're not breaking the law.
Major-General, my apologies for disturbing you, but this is urgent.
Crane has vanished from his home. He can't be contacted. At present I suspect he's been ported out, rather than intentionally breaking his parole. Still, if that's the case, there's no telling when he might reappear. I thought you'd want to know.
Crane has vanished from his home. He can't be contacted. At present I suspect he's been ported out, rather than intentionally breaking his parole. Still, if that's the case, there's no telling when he might reappear. I thought you'd want to know.
I'm not going to press you on it. The government consider it acceptable risk, so fine. I've got my own problems to deal with.
If you need air support, let me know.
[ In for a penny, right? ]
If you need air support, let me know.
[ In for a penny, right? ]
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