Infinite Project | (IC)

[SUSTIC]

Site 47

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Bandit seemed quiet as the elevator went down, and even as the elevator doors opened the green gas man held up both hands as other defenseless people would in the same situation. Though Bandit technically wasn't defenseless. He had his friend Koi with him, so he had someone to help protect him. That and Soane seems like a friendly enough... robot for the time being. Fortunately for the gaseous being the soldiers did not attack. As they stepped aside letting Koi and himself through, Bandit let out a silent sigh of relief as he reluctantly stepped out into this strange area of the building.

In all of Bandit's life, to his current knowledge, he's never seen a place like this before. Though seeing the soldiers and robots going back and forth, or simply just relaxing almost made him stop to think as if he remembered something. In fact he was going to say something, but due to the fact that he couldn't actually figure out what he was trying to remember, he decided to remain silent. Instead he simply took in the place. Examining it all closely as if he was trying to record it in his technically non-existent brain.

Although Bandit did ask one question as he walked with Koi. . . "So this is the place where ya' go and collect strange things like me?"



Oceans of Cali

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As 013 sat at his seat in the mess hall, he felt something strike him lightly in the back of the head. It didn't feel like he was being attacked, but his instincts immediately put him on alert as he looked over his shoulder before fully turning to look behind him. As he did he looked on the floor and saw a tiny jellybean. Candy. He was hit by candy, and there is only one person he knows and has recently reunited with who'd hit him in the back of the head with such a thing.

"If you don't mind, could you not be annoying for once?"

[Koishi]

Site 47

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"One of many, yes. Collection is a harsh term, however. It implies we don't do anything with those creatures we take. Most refer to it as preservation. In hostile instances, it would be containment." the machine started.

"We have made many advances from studying the creatures we have stored here. Genetic enhancements, for the most part. But we've also done some strides in advancing research of Infinitus and the psychics that came from it. Considering your... current state, you would likely be quite helpful towards such research." Soane finished.

[Katrix]

Phone call between Sidna and Logan

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A few hours after the bloodhounds had found the esper base, Sidna called Logan, both to give him the news and to discuss further plans with him. So far everything had gone to plan. Jason was officially declared dead. Now they just had to take care of the rest.

"Hello Sidna here, I come with good news, although I guess you might have already heard them? Jason is now officially declared dead. For our uses, he's still alive, but most others do not know. I have already prepared a corpse for him that they have found. All that remains is to smoke him out from a terrorist base where he has taken refuge. A slight inconvenience, but we're lucky, we might take out two birds with one stone. The assault begins in a few hours. I'll have Ceres keep watch around the area. Got anything of your own to note or give to the mission?"


Shasta Trinity National Forest | Entrance to Project Esper

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Over the night, several people had begun appearing around to the entrance to Project Esper. The bloodhounds had found the entrance, and now the military was getting ready for an assault on the base. As the hours passed and morning got closer, trucks with soldiers began arriving. For now, they just waited, getting stuff ready. Once they heard the start signal, the battle would start.

[Tewi_Inaba]

Phone call between Sidna and Logan

Meanwhile somewhere in Oklahoma. A man known only as Logan answered his phone. Hearing what Sidna had to say, he was pleased. With Jason presumed dead no one would be looking for him. After all according to Sidna, they already found his "corpse"

"Very well done. I knew I could count on you. Now that Jason's a free man, it's only a matter of time before he goes looking for his little sister. He'll be heading to the Carolinas soon enough." he said sounding rather pleased with himself. "I looked over the three espers you showed me from the surveillance footage. We've identified them as Jenny Nightingale and Mikoto Misaka. The third, Accelerator I'm sure you already know. Misaka, as it turns out has a very useful ability. I want that one kept alive. The rest is up to you." he told her. "Watch out for Accelerator, and keep our little Ceres alive will you?" he asked somewhat affectionately as if he were speaking to a friend.

[Katrix]

Phone call between Sidna and Logan

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"Another one to keep alive? You know what you're doing I hope" Sidna said, sounding slightly inconvenienced. "I'll make sure the soldiers get the message that taking down the other terrorists is the priority. Can't exactly tell them to leave them alive though. Might hurt morale and stuff. Besides, if she falls to simple soldiers like this, I wouldn't think she would be of interest to you. As for Ceres, I'll tell her to keep her hands off this Misaka girl. Don't you worry about her, she'll be a few kilometers away from the battlefield, and she knows how to defend herself if stuff takes a sour turn."

[Tewi_Inaba]

Phone call between Sidna and Logan

Logan gave a hardy laugh at what Sidna had said. Feeling like he owed her an explanation for her trouble he continued. "I can't speak for her skill, but her ability is called "Electromastery" If we can bring her back alive she'd be a prime subject for project Achilles. She could probably surpass Jason with the right training." He said finishing up his explanation. "I'll contact you again in six hours. I've got a lot of work to do."

[S121]

Project Esper | Hallway Sleeping Area

Jason took notice of Misaka's gaze and looked her in the eyes for a small second before looking down to his plate. He still did not know how far he should trust these people. He wanted to trust them. They didn't seem like bad people, but something in his mind just kept preventing him from revealing the full truth. After a moment of silence, Jason's armored gaze slowly lifted back to meet Misaka's.

"I appreciate all that you've given me, even after.. the whole forest incident.., but I will have to leave soon.", Jason rather somberly said.

[Tewi_Inaba]

Project Esper | Hallway Sleeping Area

Misaka's lips curved into a frown at what she heard. She was hoping to make a new friend in Jason, but he was leaving so soon. "Oh. Well there's no rush. We have food, hot water and plenty of food. If nothing else at least takes some MRE's with you." Misaka said, trying to make him feel welcome but also not begging him to stay.

[S121]

Project Esper | Hallway Sleeping Area

Jason gave a weak smile beneath his helmet after Misaka had finished.

"Well, if nothing else, you're hospitable.", Jason softly remarked.

Meanwhile, Jenny was thinking to herself, or rather to Raina if she was listening. Jennifer was concerned for whatever was going on with their unknown guest, but it seemed like he didn't really want to divulge it to them. Jenny knew that it was his choice to keep it to himself, but maybe if they found some way to make it through his guard, they could get him to speak.

[Tewi_Inaba]

Project Esper | Hallway Sleeping Area

Misaka gave a soft girlish smile back at Jason, despite not being able to see his own. It may have been a weak complement, but it was enough to make Misaka feel better, there was no bad blood between them. Meanwhile as Jenny thought, she'd find that Raina was paying very close attention. Now Raina had often gotten ahold of information she aught not to. Everything from Shiroji's porn habits to Jenny's secret fictional crush. She knew what was going on with Jason, but wouldn't just tell Jenny. Instead she put a single thought into her mind to aid her. ("try talking about your parents.")

[S121]

Project Esper | Hallway Sleeping Area

With that, Jason gave a light sigh before rising to a stand from his bed. He tried to show a little more appreciation for the sake of this electric girl.

"I'm going to head to the break room. You two can follow if you'd like.", Jason calmly said before beginning his trip there.


Meanwhile, Jenny began her own conversation with Raina. She understood why she would not share her findings and gave an unnoticeable nod. ("Alright, but it might take some time to find an opening.")

[Tewi_Inaba]

Project Esper | Hallway Sleeping Area

Raina was happy with how things had gone thus far and decided to leave it off on a little joke ("You could also try opening your legs") she teased, knowing Jenny wouldn't take it seriously.

Meanwhile Misaka gave a bit more of a smile While Jason would most likely leave them soon, he at least knew that they wouldn't force him to do so. "Alright, just let me grab our plates real quick. We haven't eaten yet either." she said before hopping up somewhat cheerfully. "Be right back."

[S121]

Project Esper | Hallway Sleeping Area

("Nothing as hot as a man in uniform, eh Raina?"), Jenny thought to her friend, giving a small smile at her quip. Meanwhile, she watched as Misaka hopped up and prepared to leave. She contemplated for only a second whether she should stay and talk, or go and get her food too. Truth be told, Jennifer was still hungry and had barely gotten to eat yet, so talking could wait for just a little bit.

"I'm going too. We'll be back in a bit, so make yourself comfortable in the break room. See you soon.", Jenny said as she began to walk alongside Misaka. To this, Jason took his free hand and raised his hand in a half-hearted, almost sheepish wave.

[Tewi_Inaba]

Project Esper | Hallway

Misaka turned her head back to see Jenny catching up to her as she was making her way back to their living area. "Oh It's okay, I was gonna grab your plate too." she promised. "Although I dont' know how i was going to carry two plates and two cups at the same time." she admitted with a thoughtful look on her face now.

meanwhile in her mind Raina casually commented back ("Personally I prefer a girl in uniform. But I'd much rather her be in something black lacy and see through.") she teased ("anyway I'll fuck off now. I know how hard it is to hold two conversations at once.")

[S121]

Project Esper | Hallway

("Geez Raina, I couldn't tell if that was a subconscious slip or if you are really just that raunchy."), Jenny casually joked one last time before looking over at Misaka.

"Well that went better than expected. I'm a bit surprised he was as docile as he was, seeing how yesterday he was up in arms.", Jenny said to the electric esper.