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 Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 5:20 pm
The massive roar of vernier engines were blasting the sound from the ears of everyone around the landing pad. Fire scorched the metal surface and landing technicians ran all around the complex as the ship sat down. The sharp clink of metal on metal as the landing stilts slammed down rang loudly and for the next few moments the superheated air was too hot to let anyone approach.
The sound of an electronically translated voice rang out.
"thank you for allowing us refuge, we have information for when you choose to accept it."
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:25 am
G had returned to her office, and was awfully bored.
Checking her e-mail, she started clicking on all the boxes to delete the contents of her inbox (having nothing else to do, she felt - being shafted from the main information flow on this Sun business didn't help at all), when she noticed a rather brief memo:
"General Memo: Visitors to GIB today."
G took a second look at it to make sure that was all it said.
"This is strange. There's usually at least a word or two more about these sorts of things. Only authorized visitors are allowed access to the building - and those don't come around every day," she said to herself.
She clicked the Reply button.
"Need welcoming party?"
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:02 pm
SK44 was walking around the GIB compound avoiding everyone like he usually did when not on missions. When he was out near the hangar resting he noticed that a lot of people where there and it seemed as if a vehicle had just arrived.That is strange. He thought.I did not hear any announcement about anyone arriving today. Using all of his reconnaissance skills, he managed to sneak closer for a better look.
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 5:28 pm
Tall beings came down the steps of a hovering metal construct. They were crested and their mouths gasped from the sides of their necks. Two of them were talking with gestures, which was odd to watch as their mouths clicked and whistled. Their four hands moved in circles on the end of only two elbows. They walked across the landing pad, four of them, at least 6 feet tall with a strange gait of their reverse jointed legs. The only words any of them had were filtered through the translators and sounded as a harsh buzz which spoke: "Important, where agents to welcome? Promised much there were reception."
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:02 pm
“Curses. Damned clock!” With an easy whirl through the air, the alarm clock hit the ground with a smash, sending plastic shards spinning across the dark carpet. With a few quick zips and buttons, Lorna had managed to dress herself in her uniform… at least partially, in but her black slacks, heels, and crimson-black shirt, only partway done up as she clumsily fumbled with the latches while she ran out the door of her room, leaving behind the more detail-oriented parts of her outfit. By the time she’d started her car, she was finger-combing her messy hair, muttering that she “needed a new one anyway.” Even the best of agents overslept sometimes. But on such an important day. She’d might as well just shoot herself in the foot.
Arriving at the G.I.B. hangar just as the extraterrestrials were disembarking, she staggered up toward the ship, only but half awake, offering what formalities she could at the moment.
“Welcome,” she breathed, “to the Gaians in Black headquarters, Earth.”
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:30 pm
G fitted her tie, and stepped into the hangar.
"I apologize for my tardiness, visitors. I did not realize you all were coming so soon! As my colleague has said: welcome to Earth."
She extended her hand, smiling.
"Traditional Earth greeting. Are you familiar with it?"
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:38 pm
The tallest of the beings blinked, which was odd considering its rectangular pupils and vertical eye lids. Its mouth moved though deep guttural words were all that emerged. It seemed frustrated and tried again, finally managing the word "Hello" on its own before smiling and speaking into the translator.
"Forgive our ignorance, but 4 hands makes it difficult to shake."
It then turned its attention to Lorna and made a deep bow while shaking G's hand.
"Thank you for admitting us upon such a short amount of notice for landing. A week is not as much time as would be prefered to allow us most comfort. I am Uhr, and these are my fellows."
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:39 pm
Brail woke up with a yawn and a stretch. He looked at the time. He panicked. He changed his clothes, brushed his teeth, combed his hair for once and left. He stopped by his usual gas station for an energy drink and ran to work. He knew he was so late.
Once in the building he rushed to a seat and grabbed his laptop. He left it on overnight. That meant alot of pop ups. "I really need to get something for that." Brail closed and opened somethings and began to work. He just relized something."Um...where is everybody?"
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:54 pm
"Greetings, Uhr," G said, putting her hands in her pockets.
"I am not quite sure if Lorna knows - but what can I, and the rest of GIB do for you? I was not given too much information about your arrival..."
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:58 pm
Uhr's fellow passengers began unloading large metal boxes strapped over and over with thick bands and a singular hole roughly the size of a fist glowing slightly.
"I, We, apologize for not saying much upon our decision to travel here. Grave situation brought about problems for launch and fast we had to lift. A better place we shall tell long story, but for now, we seek escape from invading of planet."
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:03 pm
"It is okay," said G.
She looked at Lorna.
"They. um. Have boxes," whispered G.
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:06 pm
Uhr began directing where the boxes needed to go as Gambol turned to Lorna.
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:08 pm
MD picked up her phone and called G.
"Bring our visitors to Meeting Room 9, please. We have many things to discuss with them."
And with that, MD hung up and started walking towards the room, where hopefully everything will be explained.
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:10 pm
G turned to Uhr.
"Friend, I apologize for the interruption, but we have arranged a meeting for you. Would you mind coming with me?"
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:12 pm
Uhr bowed deeply, dipping low past G's waist as he motioned for only one of his compatriots to follow with on hand.
"Of course, much to be answering for we know."
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