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Dec 21, 2022 20:10:15 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Dec 21, 2022 20:10:15 GMT -5
The most recent day of David Lightfeather's life had been quite a blur. Firstly an OSE woman had went to his work and calmly explained that they knew what he was. So what! He'd known since he was ten and accidently changed into his pet dog. From there here had worked on it as much as he could without blowing his cover even getting through university. He figured he could go much further with his gift given the chance to fully explore it. For now small dogs were as much as he could do. She'd given him time to think about going under their wing or stopping what he could do. He didn't reveal much in his expression and took her business card. Then got back to work.
When he had gotten home to the canal side flats he lived in there were an inquest team waiting for him. Given how oddities were seen and treated in the UK and the very bad reputation of the OSE David listened carefully offering them coffee while somethings were explained to him. There wasn't even much need to think about this.
So here he was laying out what he owned on a hotel bed. £55.25 in actual cash, his santander debit card, a wallet now emptied with an electoral card; his id in fact and a few coffee loyalty cards he'd never use again. He hoped he could access his bank account in due course. And his flat keys. He only had time to pack a rucksack quickly and essential clothes and his pet dog was all he'd be able to take. Sparky the terrier was taking this in his stride scouting out his new home. He was well house trained and he'd need a walk to exercise and find a dog toilet.
That would be later as David had gotten showered, slipped on a blue tee shirt and blue jeans. Barefoot for now he'd been promised that things would be further explained. Right now he was sure of a few things. He wouldn't have his job at the hospital anymore, his mother and grandmother would be worried and he was much safer here.
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Dec 22, 2022 10:40:24 GMT -5
Post by Matthew Quence on Dec 22, 2022 10:40:24 GMT -5
Using a npc I just made up to post you will meet quence I'm sure when you make it to the island
Agent Smith was the OSE supervisor on call when the report on a new oddity found just an easy set down any normal agent could take it but a request was made for him to take it so he drives down where Mr lightfeather lived not much to write home about he makes sure his car is locked and walks up to the door and rings the bill thin waits
Agent Smith is a tall man looks like he is in his 40s in a black suit and black shades he looks like hes from the movie men in black
@david
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Dec 22, 2022 11:50:43 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Dec 22, 2022 11:50:43 GMT -5
At present David had still to make it to the island. That was being taken care off and the current location he had was only a slight improvement on his old flat. The industrial revolution area in Birmingham which was converted to living quarters made him wonder just how many rats were scurrying between the walls. Sparky tended to keep them away though. There also was a canal which you’d be more inclined to fish a push bike out of than a catfish. That was where he’d disposed of his phone so the OSE wouldn’t be able to check his contacts; not that he knew any other oddities but he’d hate to put suspicion on innocent parties.
“Wait there Sparky” she commanded his dog just before he scooped all the items of his bed into a chest of draws. He still had to unpack his rucksack and when he opened the door he looked up at the man at the door. He was an average height and a slim build but it was obvious he trained even if no bulging muscles were showing.
“I had a woman in Black see me in Birmingham” he cheerfully said adding “How can I help you?” Then he showed the man the card to prove just what he’d said. He didn’t have to like the OSE people; just try and deal with them.
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Dec 26, 2022 18:45:49 GMT -5
Post by Matthew Quence on Dec 26, 2022 18:45:49 GMT -5
Agent Smith nods his head at David " yes I know you where visited by some one from the uk ose offices I also know you plan to travail to Ashford island " he says this in a dry voice
"The OSE knows about the network the Ashford family uses to get people like your self out of countries who have strong laws against oddities but thats not why I'm here Mr lightfeather I'm here to offer you a job a job that will be between us and some agents we have on Ashford island "
He nods his head to inside " should we take this inside where no one can over hear us ? "
He waits just with that cold smile on his face
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Dec 26, 2022 19:10:12 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Dec 26, 2022 19:10:12 GMT -5
David figured it would be better having this face to face in peace. He didn't trust the OSE further than he could throw a car (which was no distance at all). At least he could pass on what was told to him once he dealt with his contacts but he couldn't make it that obvious. "Lets talk about this inside" he replied letting the agent in. He pocketed the first business card in a jeans pocket for now. "And of course you know about the network; its hard not to given its the world's resources against oddity kind. I'm also sure that the Ashford family suspect there's OSE agents there already. I would and you don't need to be paranoid to figure that out". So David figured out that life might not be as straightforward as he thought it would be in Ashford Island. It never was. Matthew Quence
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Dec 27, 2022 16:04:17 GMT -5
Post by Artemis Fuller on Dec 27, 2022 16:04:17 GMT -5
Normally her head would be in the sand but she had took a minute to step out and see just what it was that was going on. There always seemed to be something going on, on this island and she did like that. None the less today she found that she was getting a new member on her team. David Lightfeather had joined the ARI and it was her job to check on him so she made her way over to where she had been told he would be staying as she watched a man walk in and sighed. She had not been informed that anyone else would be here but it was okay. She knocked on the door and awaited a response. Matthew QuenceDavid Lightfeather[ i figured she works for ari, maybe she was sent to make sure he got settled in okay.]
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Dec 27, 2022 19:22:20 GMT -5
Post by Matthew Quence on Dec 27, 2022 19:22:20 GMT -5
Agent Smith walks in closing the door behind him "we have people in place on Ashford island the Ashfords are stupid you see they think buying an island out in unclaimed water's will keep them safe this is not so big things are coming oddities want to be...part of whats coming the ose is not all we have on the island that I can promise you "
The rest of that night Smith explains what they his country and the ose was asking him to do be eyes and ears for them he would be met by some one who know what he would be who would use a code word to let him know he was his contact
Fade to black and fast forward to right now
Matthew quence walks into the room where David was staying on the island " nice to meet you David my name is senator quence of west shores California United states I hear from momma bear that you are going to help us I'm poppa bear nice to meet you"
He holds out his hand the one that held his ring that had the strang stone in the center of the ring
Right thin theres a knock at the door he frowns " did you order room service ? "
Ooc: I fast forward a little so feel free to say how the conversation went after I faded to black or if you want it as a surprise feel free I'm also glad I'm rping as quence Artemis and adam didn't meet very will lol
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Dec 28, 2022 13:27:02 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Dec 28, 2022 13:27:02 GMT -5
(The past)
Having listened to Agent Smith it was only fair he got a right to reply. David had never even considered accepting the offer given it would be a betrayal of all oddity kind. In fact he looked back at the older man facing him and said “I must refuse your offer. Not just because it would betray oddity kind but also the vision of the future. I see in my own lifetime oddity’s not only having their own haven to grow and prosper in but also ruling; they’ll also be Homo sapiens 2.0 fixing the damage your lot have done once nuclear fire has done its work. The only humans who will be with us are the visionaries and people like you will be the level of animals.
So don’t ask me again. The next one who asks will get the same answer”
Later he wondered if that was the last he’d see of those rats in black suit.
(The present)
David listened to what the senator had to say. Then looked him over for about ten seconds as the look on his face hardened. The usual goofy & cheerful personality was taking a back seat as fully controlled nature took effect. His eyes darkened and the voice lowered to a dangerous low level. It also sounded like he would mean every thing he was about to say.
“I don’t care if you’re the UN’s Secretary General. I told those rats in black suits I wanted nothing to do with them and the answer is still no. So you have ten seconds to get out of my room once I turn that handle.
If you don’t I will change into the biggest meanest canine I can think off, chase you out of this hotel and have you for dinner. Do you understand?”
Then the door knocked and he added “I certainly didn’t order room service. Your time starts now”.
He calmed his mind and the cheerful look returned to his face. He opened the door to spy a woman and he cheerfully said “good evening. How can I help you?”
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Jan 4, 2023 10:17:45 GMT -5
Post by Artemis Fuller on Jan 4, 2023 10:17:45 GMT -5
Damn she had been spotted but it was okay as she turned her attention towards him. "Oh yes sorry I work for the Ashfords over at ARI and they told me I could find a man who was recently employed for them and so I wanted to come and introduce myself." It was only a half a lie in her head which was good. "My name is Artemis and I do not mean to intrude but do you know where I could find him?" Matthew QuenceDavid Lightfeather
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Jan 4, 2023 15:50:53 GMT -5
Post by Matthew Quence on Jan 4, 2023 15:50:53 GMT -5
(The past) Agent smith saw a crazy when he heard one he smiles "enjoy your stay in this Government sponcerd home and I would not count us homo sapiens out just yet sir theres a man who is brighter thin all of you he has big plans for your people your little island has given him just what he has been waiting for good day " Agent smith left he would send a detailed report on this crazy to his bosses in Londan he would thin copy what he told them and send a copy to Mr Q he might find this crazy interesting (The present) Matthew smiles what the man didn't know was he had a mice placed inside his clouths just so he could record conversations like this one "very will Mr David if that is how you feel thin I will wish you a good day " he walks to the door and turns his head back so he can smile at him " but I will say your getting quite upset over me just saying welcome to the island please enjoy your stay on what they call paradise " he thin leaves he almost runs into a young girl on his way out but he got what he wanted and needed once in his limo he makes sure what he got worked and just smiles @damoni Artemis Fuller OOC: Leaves thread read my news thread to see how he is going to use this lol
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Jan 4, 2023 16:07:43 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jan 4, 2023 16:07:43 GMT -5
David was more than happy to see the errand boy leave; he'd find out just how his words would be used later on. He also kept in mind that he'd need to report what happened to the Ashford Security Services what had happened; they already knew about the first visit. Now he turned his attention to Artemis. "I think that's me. David Lightfeather at your service and please ignore what the errand boy that just passed you just said. I'll need to report him to the right people". And so he would. Artemis Fuller
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Jan 16, 2023 17:05:08 GMT -5
Post by Artemis Fuller on Jan 16, 2023 17:05:08 GMT -5
"No problem," she said. "Yes well it's nice to meet you. You see since we will be working with one another they want us to get acquainted with one another but if I need to come back at a different time then I will, I just do not want to forget." She was good at her job but not so much the personal working with someone outside of work side. Matthew QuenceDavid Lightfeather
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Jan 16, 2023 17:57:47 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jan 16, 2023 17:57:47 GMT -5
David looked back at Artemis now they had a chance to be alone. He needed to make a quick phone call and then they'd have all the time they needed. So he replied "Please come in Artemis. I'll just need a moment to make a phone call and then I'll be all yours". He then stepped away from the door and walked to the window so she couldn't overhear what he had to tell the Ashford Security Services. He had their number stored since the OSE first contacted him and he was hopeful it would be the last he'd need to use this. He spoke in a quiet voice out of her earshot telling the person on the other end what had happened and these details were taken down swiftly. He done his duty to the island and now he ended the call. Now he turned his attention back to the woman facing him. If they were going to work together he did wonder what her field of expertise was. He had science, logic and being able to make leaps of deduction. He was also quite easy to get on with but expected a partner to be able to keep up with him. "I suppose I'll better start by telling you more about me. I was a bio-chemical scientist before coming here but feel confident to take on anything the institute drops in my lap. I don't bite and tend to be easy to get on with. I also know when to switch off and have fun once is done for the day" he added with a little smile on his face. Artemis Fuller
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Jan 19, 2023 17:34:55 GMT -5
Post by Artemis Fuller on Jan 19, 2023 17:34:55 GMT -5
It was always nice to get to know someone else so she nodded. "Well I am sorry for the intrusion but I will never not take the time to get to know someone. I need to tell you a little bit about myself as well," she felt like she needed to add. "I used to be a detective on a real or more real type of police force before I got here to the island, however when I got here my job was pretty much handed to me. I know Ethan from life times ago but as friends only and knowing how to turn the switch off is something that I always find is good. I think we might end up working together so that is good or so I tell myself." David Lightfeather
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Jan 19, 2023 17:58:02 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jan 19, 2023 17:58:02 GMT -5
So she knew the boss. That was a good start here to his mind. "There's no need to apologise for the intrusion. A police detective sounds like an interesting former job and you also looked for answers just like I did. Science is no different from picking apart a crime scene but its rules are more constant. So if we do end up working together I'm sure we'll get used to whats different about each other; I might take up coffee over time, there might be times you don't don't understand me even though we speak the same language but what we are doing on Ashford Island is for all humanity. So feel free to ask questions. Its the beginning of wisdom and how we arrive at answers. So always be curious". He added a little smile after he spoke. Once they were on the same page he felt they'd get on wonderfully. Artemis Fuller
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