by dinoman666 » Mon Mar 14, 2011 12:05 am
Satisfied, Barnes looked around. Stepping forward, he suddenly and deftly plucked the book from Maxwell's hands, then flipped it shut and placed on the deck next to him. "Read when you're en route. Right now, we've got more serious business to take care of," he growled, his green eyes boring into Maxwell's. He stepped back and paced back and forth in front of the mercenaries. "Now, in a few minutes you'll all be boarding that Osprey behind you and heading to a small island where the U.S. government has been performing some animal experiments. However, that is none of your concern. Your job is to make sure Mr. Dodgson here is safe and sound when we arrive up until the point we leave. If you do your job, this'll be the easiest money you've ever made." Dodgson interjected with a quick cough. "Yes, thank you, Lieutenant. If I may?" Barnes nodded and stepped aside, allowing Dodgson to step forward.
"Six months ago, we lost contact with the research base on the island. We don't know if their communications equipment was wrecked, or if the entire base was destroyed somehow, but we plan on finding out. We will land, investigate the situation, and leave. That's all. If all goes according to plan, you won't even have to shoot your guns. However, the Captain of this ship has warned me of an approaching storm, which may interfere with the operation, and we may be staying a little longer than we like, but it shouldn't be a major concern. Now, any questions?" Dodgson paused, looking over the mercs curiously, pushing his glasses farther up his nose.
"Heroes have morals. Villains have work ethic."
-Megatron