"This are not for eating" and he took another dive and appear near Sarah "We call this Fire Oysters. Indigenous to Borneo, to this seas especially." he continued and watched her opening. The green shell didn't let out the treasure that was hidden inside that easily but with a bit of force, Sarah managed to open it. A small sun was in there but in the light,the pearl turned reddish and a biochemical reaction made the pearl to look like fire , a fire that was not dangerous to the skin but it gave the appearence of something burning. "My gift for you. Welcome to Borneo, Sarah Coyle! I hope that in the future you will make this place your home" he continued and noticed his heart pounding Am I falling inlove for real? he asked himself and he couldn't stop watching her.
Seeing her still in awe he continued "The pearl will blaze for a few hours but then it has to be put into water. A biochemical reaction is giving the burning sight but it needs to have one of the elements replinished. " And being so close to her he couldn't stop continuing "Is beautiful!" But he didn't reffered to the pearl. He wanted to kiss her but he noticed in the back a Guardsman which waited patiently.
"Excuse me Sarah" and he went to the man. After the salute ,he received a pad with a message and quickly formed a replied. Smilling gave the pad back and ran as fast as he could and plunged in the water and he appeared near Sarah "Seems a new adventure awaits. Our new medics will be needed in another operation also"
She admired the oyster. "I guess we don't have these on Baden Baden." She let it burn as it was nothing she had ever seen before. She looked at it with a smile and admired. She didn't seem to notice how close Oreste stood to her. Relationships to her were something that she was oblivious to as she had never had one that was meaningful so signs of one, obvious or inobvious, often went unnoticed.
While he excused himself, she just stared into the oyster. There was something about it that had her interest. When Oreste returned, plunging into the water, she broke her stare and gave him her attention, the oyster still in her hands.
"It seems new adventures are constant," she replied, "so what is going on now?"
Carefully, she closed the oyster and gently put it back into the water as she spoke to it, "You belong here."
Seeing Oreste in the water, she just fell back into it herself, just letting the water overtake her frame. "I could get too used to this place."
Commander Sarah Coyle
Commanding Officer, [MFE]Med Force Two
"One of our friends have started another project in Baffin. And before you are going to say anything, that project will be only medical and away from Crayter control. Seems we may have to take a trip to Baffin if they need our medics." and he continues after he grinned a little "Yes, I offered them medical assistance. Our graduates will be used for this project."
Continuing to float near Sarah, Oreste stroke her with water "That was so you would not think is only bussiness." and after a laughter continued "Governor Aeryn announced through the same Runner that our buildings are now being retrofitted by Felix Droids and soon will be up and ready. We need to come up with a new Curriculum and we would soon receive our Military Instructors from the Army. Good news, isn't it?"
"I could get too used to this place."
"Well Sarah, even if you are a member of MEF, who said that the Republic cannot be your home? Maybe you will find yourself a young and handsome doctor, not wounded as myself, and we can see a small family being born on our worlds. My own Family can welcome you and provide all that you need." Oreste added, making sure that the splash would reach her "Come on, I am waiting for your response to our water fight" he continued smiling and he plunged into the waves.
She waited for him to come up from underwater. She became wide-eyed as she pulled her right arm back. "Oh yeah? You want a response? Try this!" She pushed it forward causing a jet of water to spray Oreste. She then pulled back and did it again with both hands causing a deluge of water to douse him. Of course, some of it got her as well. Between that and Oreste, she was now soaked but she didn't care. She was having fun and the water felt refreshing. For the moment, the matter of living in the Republic or work weren't even a thought. For now, there she stood splashing water on Oreste, her bathing suit now stuck to her skin which revealed the contents it covered through the red and yellow fabric. She also knew darn well that he would retaliate. Seeing him come up from the water, she guessed his move and turned to avoid him, splashing him all the while.
Commander Sarah Coyle
Commanding Officer, [MFE]Med Force Two
Enjoying the water fight, Oreste could not stop admiring her. "If only" he thought... but at that time he received the water splash from Sarah
"Why you?" And he spearheads the water, grabbing her by her waist, takes her deep in the water. For a swimmer like him it was nothing but he was afraid of not taking the play too far or too rough and he let her go and after a few moments he started to help her back to the surface.
Smiling he continued to hold her near him "Do you concede this fight? If you do, we will return for the beach. If not, well, you can try to take revenge"
Having his back turned to the beach, he didn't notice the Cheetah that parked slowly near the beach and the two Guards waiting for them.
She remembered training from her military days. She was long ago taught how to deal with a larger, taller opponent. Whether or not she was visiting to set up a medical project, she was in a warzone, a war zone with an enemy that would treat her as one of them for her collaboration. She put on a slight smirk.
"Concede?" she repeat, "I think not." She stepped into him, putting her right leg behind his as she stepped. As she did, she took the butt of her hand and put it into his forehead. She knew the water would lessen the fall backwards and he was a sturdy fellow so hopefully his head wouldn't hurt to badly. For her, it was the only thing she could do to counter....even if it was in jest. She never saw the guards on the beach with all the splashing going on. Would the counter work? She could only hope so.
Commander Sarah Coyle
Commanding Officer, [MFE]Med Force Two
Before Oreste could counter Sarah, he saw the motionless Guards on the shore, waiting patiently for them to get out of the water.
Grabbing Sarah and making sure that she is not continuing, he whispered in her ear "We have visitors Commander." and he let her go. That short embrace made Oreste feel like a teenager again, a rush taking hold of him.
Continuing to hold her hand, he assisted her towards the beach and then he continued to meet the Soldiers. "Doctor, Governor Aeryn wants to see you and Commander Sarah once again."
"OK. Tell him we will be there in one hour"
"The Governor needs you NOW"
"Let us get dressed at least and then we are coming."
Seeing Sarah still in the water he waved her to come out.
Meanwhile, on Governor Manor, Aeryn was looking at the Ground Forces orders and wondered if Oreste and Sarah could be up for a new mission out of Borneo.
For a moment, she was leaning over him after using her counter. It wasn't intended but Oreste was getting a "nice view" up the top side of her suit. She was smiling...smirking if you will as she enjoyed her brief success. Her long, black hair fell over the sides of her head and the water dripped on him.
"We have visitors Commander."
She took a look over her shoulder and then back to him. "So we do." When the guards responded with a "now," she released him.
When she got to the beach, she realized that the only thing she had to cover herself in for the governor's office was a towel and a light, high cut silkish type robe.
"Um....if we don't have time to change, this is all I have for the moment," she said to Oreste sheepishly. "I don't even have my comm here."
What she didn't know was that she was receiving a call from her crew. It wasn't of huge importance but it would be a huge help.
Commander Sarah Coyle
Commanding Officer, [MFE]Med Force Two
Oreste took his seat in the CHeetah alongside Sarah. He couldn't stop eyeing her and smiled She look amazing, definitely way out of my league but our Gods fell in love of mortals, maybe she will too, he was thinking but seeing that Sarah saw his smile he replied "I think this is the first time someone will go to see Governor in a robe" forgetting that himself is not really dressed according to the dress code.
The Cheetah was heading at full speed towards the Mansion but during their way there, he noted that the Guards are not saying anything and they look like machines. Leaning towards Sarah, Oreste whispered "I think we are accompanied by Cyborgs. Do you see the two? Not even muttering a word" and watched Sarah shaking and grabbing her hand he asked "Are you cold? Here take my jacket, I was raised in this areas, I am more used with the cold."
A few minutes later, the Cheetah stopped at the Governor Mansion where Sarah and Oreste was ushered towards Aeryn's office.
"Governor!" said Oreste with a small bow
"Sorry to interrupt your fun but I have some news to share with Commander Sarah and you. First of all, the Army is sending their corpsman towards our base, even if the building is not completed. I had ordered for Tents to be placed and temporary accommodation. We will receive over 3000 people."
Gazing towards Sarah " Commander, I would like you to speak with Med Force to send us some of their studies and if possible to prepare several hundred copies of the said studies. Would be lovely if they include some new techniques around dealing with burns and weapon wounds, kinetic and energetic"
"Doctor Oreste, I must inform you of a certain problem from our Republic. Fleet Admiral Richards had been arrested by CIS and accused of treason. Due to his high rank and the CIS involvement and of course his enhancement, CIS would like you to deal with his medical needs."
"Sir, I can do it but I think Doctor Naggar would be of more help."
"Of course, I was about to ask you two to go and get her from Yuma. I will send her a message as soon as possible. Also, you will be accompanied of CIS Agents. Must say that this case will be treated under Code Orange. Total Silence"
"Commander, I am sorry that you are dragged in this matter but we need you and we may ask Med Force for some more assistance in this case. Would be nice if I can have a link with Doctor Holliday. Can you do it?"