I was asking for a man on the network--called himself Kirk. He seemed like he might be a useful asset.
You're preparing for some sort of follow up attack, I hope? The Russian government wouldn't have declared war on so weak a footing as they had last month unless there was more to it than we're aware.
[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.]
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.
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.
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voice;
Date: 2016-02-10 12:29 am (UTC)voice;
Date: 2016-02-10 12:31 am (UTC)I complied. [She says, stiffly.]
voice;
Date: 2016-02-10 01:21 am (UTC)I can tell you're delighted.
voice;
Date: 2016-02-10 02:21 am (UTC)voice;
Date: 2016-02-10 12:31 pm (UTC)I can't say I'm not disappointed, but the pressure you faced was understandable. I suppose we'll just have to wait for the next opportunity.
voice;
Date: 2016-02-11 12:26 am (UTC)The good news is that the Soviets don't have two of them, as far as we know.
What did you want?
voice;
Date: 2016-02-11 12:54 am (UTC)You're preparing for some sort of follow up attack, I hope? The Russian government wouldn't have declared war on so weak a footing as they had last month unless there was more to it than we're aware.
voice; private
Date: 2016-02-11 01:19 am (UTC)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.]
voice; private
Date: 2016-02-11 01:41 am (UTC)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.
voice; private
Date: 2016-02-11 01:44 am (UTC)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.
voice; private
Date: 2016-02-14 04:53 pm (UTC)If you need air support, let me know.
[ In for a penny, right? ]
voice; private
Date: 2016-02-15 02:19 am (UTC)