Posted by Ensign Valkris MacLaren (Security Officer) in Underground Hideout- Mission: Distraction and Pick Up - Poaching Day PRSIM

Posted by Ensign Valkris MacLaren (Security Officer) in Underground Hideout- Mission: Distraction and Pick Up - Poaching Day PRSIM

Posted by Ensign Valkris MacLaren (Security Officer) in Underground Hideout- Mission: Distraction and Pick Up - Poaching Day PRSIM
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The man huffed but nodded his understanding. His arms uncrossed as he moved toward a food unit. He opened the lid and reached in, feeling around for a fresh chunk of meat. A small trail dripped onto the floor and immediately caught the animals’ attention. He pulled out a tray then set it in, slamming it shut.

Another slot opened to allow the animals access to the chunk as they began to rip it apart.

“Is that proof enough?” The man asked.

Valkris looked to Conrad, “I suppose. They appear healthy, but…”

-Ensign Valkris MacLaren, Sec

Conrad looked to Valkris. “What are you thinking?” he said, indicating her opinion was something he valued.

-Michael Conrad, Black Sparrow CO

Valkris took a deep breath, her eyes spotted movement. It was in the back and farther behind the cages. She suspected the others were still busy tagging the animals. The bad part, they were running out of time. Her finger twitched behind her back, a signal for Conrad to glance in that direction when he got the chance.

She continued flawlessly with her line of thought. Her figure stepped closer to the animals and crouched down to examine them closer. The burly man tensed, but said nothing. His eyes just watched her closely with a mixture of dislike and suspicion.

“I see many scars on each of them. Are there any internal injuries we should be aware of?”

“Look around you. There’s not exactly a whole lot of space to put these things, but they are perfectly healthy. If I didn’t know better, I think you were trying to get out of delivering them.”

The man’s growl caused a local thug to tighten his grip around his gun and step behind him, appearing ready to fight.

-Ensign Valkris MacLaren, Sec

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IC: Conrad spoke up distracting the men from any currently unseen shadows milling about. “This is not about wanting to get out of delivering them. A pretty penny is a pretty penny and someone ought to get it. But my partner here is ensuring they will make the trip. Delivering a carcass is not part of our plans so we will be as thorough as we ought to be. Do you get me now?” Conrad didn’t care what the man thought. Being bullied around like this was not going to sit well with anyone. And he was not about to just up and leave at the cost of the mission.

Besides, he’d been in worse situations before. This was no different.

-Michael Conrad, Black Sparrow CO

The man huffed again, his hand raised. His companion paused before he then returned to his original position. Their host crossed his arms as he answered.

“If you’re worried about them dying, you have full permission to check them first. Just keep them in the cages.”

Valkris remained silent, but her eyes glanced at Conrad. It was a clear indicator they were wearing their ‘welcome’ thin. After this, they had to consider departing and pray the tagging team had managed to do their job.

“Understood. Do you have any tricorders for scans?”

“Yep.”

When the man turned away, Valkris stepped closer to the creatures. She subtly flicked her fingers behind her back for Conrad to join her there and assist in examining them. When he came close enough, she whispered to him.

“We’re pushing it, so after this, we need to leave.” She tried to be vague in case someone overheard their conversation.

-Ensign Valkris MacLaren, Sec

OOC: One last bump with this, then I’m wrapping this up.
-Janice B.

Tyra and her charge had managed to get out of the tunnels without notice and headed back to Conrad’s place so that she could patch up the guys arm.

CE