Sep 26: T -11 hours

by **Will Stanton** » Thu May 21, 2009 11:30 pm

Will was in the XUB, nursing a cola, looking thoughtful.

by **Kelly St Luc** » Thu May 21, 2009 11:34 pm

Kelly was wandering the campus looking for anyone on Team 4 but he was really looking for Juma. He had wanted to ask a favor from Juma. He knew Juma was honorable and good man.

He entered the XUB and saw Will sitting there, "Will!" Kelly said and walked over to him. "How have you been?"

by **Ryan Gabriel** » Thu May 21, 2009 11:35 pm

"Keep it soft tonight, Mac, I need a clear head in the morning," Ryan said as he walked into the XUB. Mac nodded and set a Coke out for him, too. Ryan snagged it and headed over to where Will was sitting. "Now there's a man (thank God) who's got a lot on his mind," he said as he took a seat.

by **Juma Ngomo** » Thu May 21, 2009 11:39 pm

Juma makes his way into the XUB as well, mainly because he noticed a few other people from the big meeting on their way in. His first stop is also the bar, picking up a glass of fruit juice and ordering some finger food to nibble on.

by **Kelly St Luc** » Thu May 21, 2009 11:41 pm

Kelly's heart started to beat fast with excitment. He dropped his attention to Will and Ryan and approached Juma.

"Juma, my old friend. I've been looking for you."

by **Will Stanton** » Thu May 21, 2009 11:44 pm

"Tired of being surrounded by women, Ryan?" Will joked.

by **Juma Ngomo** » Thu May 21, 2009 11:44 pm

"Ah, Kelly!" He smiles and lightly rests a hand on Kelly's shoulder in greeting, "You have found me. What's up?"

by **Ryan Gabriel** » Thu May 21, 2009 11:48 pm

Ryan chuckled. "I never get tired of that, Will, but I let the ladies come to me. Usually. Of course, I tip the odds in my favor sometimes."

by **Kelly St Luc** » Thu May 21, 2009 11:48 pm

Kelly nodded in greating and gave a sad smile, "I'm sorry that I come to you when I need something. It isn't right but you are the only one I can come to about this."

by **Juma Ngomo** » Thu May 21, 2009 11:51 pm

"There is no need to apologize. If I can help I am happy to do so. What do you need?" He lifts his drink for a long sip and lets his dark gaze flicker over to Kelly's eyes.

by **Kelly St Luc** » Thu May 21, 2009 11:55 pm

He looked away ashamed that he came to Jumo when he needed something. "It's about tomorrow. I need to ask if you could watch out for someone for me..."

by **Juma Ngomo** » Thu May 21, 2009 11:56 pm

He quirks a brow in curiosity, "I would imagine that we will all be watching out for each other, but I might be able to help. Who are you worried about?"

by **Zoe Walker** » Thu May 21, 2009 11:57 pm

Zoe makes her way into the XUB, still wound up with excess energy. She spots a couple of team-mates and sidles over to them, reversing a chair and straddling it with her arms on the back. "Yo."

by **Kelly St Luc** » Thu May 21, 2009 11:59 pm

He looked back at Juma, "I know that we're all to trust each other its just that this one...is not really battle ready. Zach could get badly injured tomorrow. I...I couldn't let that happen." His eyes watered a bit at the thought about him caring so much for someone. "He is special to me."

by **Juma Ngomo** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:01 am

This isn't the first time he's seen Kelly go overboard for the flavour of the week, but that doesn't make the request any less sincere on Kelly's part. Juma simply smiles and nods, "Of course. I will do everything I can to help him come through safely."

by **Kelly St Luc** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:05 am

"Thank you Juma," Kelly smiled. "This is the first time that I think a realationship will honestly work out...It's different this time, you know?"

by **Juma Ngomo** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:14 am

"Every time is different, Kelly, but perhaps this time it will be different in the right way. I do not remember you becoming involved with another man before, so that is certainly a difference."

by **Kelly St Luc** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:16 am

Kelly turned a bit red, "It...wasn't what I was looking for. Although this one makes me happy and hasn't ditched me after a round in the sack...Sorry, that was one of those too many details things wasn't it?"

by **Juma Ngomo** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:19 am

"I do not have quite the same taboos around sexuality that most Westerners seem to have," he replies with a good-natured laugh, "As much as the missionaries tried to instill them. It is good to see you as enthusiastic as ever."

by **Ryan Gabriel** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:20 am

Ryan gave Will a look that seemed to say 'See?' "Heya, Zoe. How're you hanging in?"

by **Kelly St Luc** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:22 am

"Yeah, I know that my religion has pretty much wrote out my fate...but I don't care." He grasped his cross as he did when he need support. "Juma I wish more people were as good natured as you are."

by **Zoe Walker** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:23 am

"Good! Mostly. Waiting's never been my strong point, yeah? Now that we have a mission I wanna get out there and do it, element of surprise, all that. Guess it makes sense to wait for daytime, but I'm all wound up."

by **Juma Ngomo** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:24 am

He smiles at the compliment, "Thank you Kelly, I appreciate that. It's not always an easy balance to strike but it usually works well for me."

by **Anita Fernandez** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:25 am

Anita walks in to the Xub wearing her guns. She waves briefly to folks before sort of drifting over to Ryan and Zoe.

by **Kelly St Luc** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:26 am

Kelly eyed Anita as she walked by...admiring her persence in the room. He looked back at Juma and chuckled, "Maybe you could pass on some knowledge to me about acting more...socially acceptable?"

by **Juma Ngomo** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:29 am

Juma blinks slowly at that, considering a response. "I could, if you like. I am not sure if I am the best role model in that regard, but I'm always willing to help."

by **Zoe Walker** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:30 am

"Hey roomie! You doin' okay? You looked kinda out of it at the meeting today."

by **Kelly St Luc** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:31 am

Kelly laughed, "It's okay Juma. It was a thought. I should do some meditation or something to calm myself down when I get all...what did my sparrow Jayda call me...Emu?"

by **Anita Fernandez** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:33 am

Anita nods. She's quiet in her speach, not nearly as loud and proud as usual. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just focused on gettin' things done."

by **Juma Ngomo** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:35 am

"Meditation is an excellent idea," he doesn't quite know what to make of the 'emu' comment but he's used to rolling with those punches, "The other major piece of advice when it comes to dealing with people is a bit of wisdom I have heard from several sources. The gist of it is: we have two ears and one mouth because listening is twice as important as speaking."

by **Will Stanton** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:36 am

"I'm with you, Anita. I'll be glad when all this is over and done with," Will said, quietly.

by **Zoe Walker** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:37 am

"Yah, no doubt. Time to finish this, then party after."

by **Anita Fernandez** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:37 am

"I'm just tired of screwin' up. Gonna get it right this time."

by **Marcus Kingston** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:38 am

Marcus walked in. He gave a quick wave to the people he knew on his way to the bar then took a seat.

by **Kelly St Luc** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:39 am

Kelly nodded to show he understood. "I like that. I should do more listening...I talk too much." And think even less.
"Do you know any easy meditation techniques for someone like myself?"

by **Will Stanton** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:40 am

Will nods. "Just hope we're all back TO celebrate," he said, absentmindedly.

"One second guys--Marcus? Can I talk to you for a minute?"

by **Ryan Gabriel** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:43 am

Ryan kicked out another chair from the table. "Take a seat, kitten," he said, smiling faintly at Anita. "And try to relax. This time tomorrow, this'll all be over and we'll all feel better."

by **Anita Fernandez** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:45 am

"Yeah." Anita sits, leans on the bar. "I wish we didn't have ta wait."

by **Will Stanton** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:46 am

"It'd be crazy going after them in the dark.

I'm glad we're combining teams for this--I only wish we were combining even more, but I guess you don't want to give a group time to prepare..."

by **Juma Ngomo** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:46 am

Kelly St Luc wrote:Kelly nodded to show he understood. "I like that. I should do more listening...I talk too much." And think even less.
"Do you know any easy meditation techniques for someone like myself?"

"I mostly sit in natural areas and listen. Sometimes I walk, or if I am shapeshifted, fly or swim. To me, the important thing is to be present in the moment."

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