Closed RP thread for mtjsmith, Pacific and ChillerMiller currently - More people may be invited in the future. We'll see how it goes. Please direct feedback to me directly on Skype.
The story begins on Planet Denver. Matt and Angel are in day 2 of their relationship. After much soul searching and discussion, they decided that their mutual attraction is enough to throw caution to the wind and try to have a happy, loving relationship. There are many boundaries that will try to stop them. First - War. Times are tough in Liberty - Rheinland is becoming more aggressive and pirates have access to newer and heavier equipment. Second - Duty. Both are Navy officers - How will they cope under the strains of command, justice and sacrifice? Third - Family/Internal matters. Will their families be pleased with developments?
Chapter One - Meeting the Smith family.
Matt has landed on Denver, his homeworld. He breathes in the fresh air, tired of the vac suit that the Guardian subjects him to. He looks towards the Highlands and smirks knowingly. Soon he'll be home, and what a treat it will be. Angel has advised him that she's parking up her fighter in one of the bays. Matt takes this opportunity to call ahead and let his parents know they're coming. His mother has sent a hover cab. The ride should only take a half hour or so. Matt unpacks the stuff in his hold, finding the half full bottle of whisky his father gave him a few months back. He laughs, and packs it in his satchel along with some overnight clothes. Finally, his fighter is parked up a couple of bays down from Angel's Guardian, and they head towards the cab - Upwards and over the Highlands to the Smith residence
"Ye seem nervous Angel, ye alright hon? Dun worry - I'm sure they'll like ye and they won't bite!"
"This? Ach, I hardly ever come home so I thought I'd take back a few things for 'um. This bottle o'whisky is tha' one Dad gave me when I last came home. I'll share it with him and you, Loch Augustus, 795 AS - Lovely malt. This is a datapad on tha' latest research journals fae the Cambridge Station. Mum works fae Ageria, and she never has tha' time to go out that far - Hopefully she likes it!"
Matt sees the cab flying towards the car port at the Smith residence. It's a grand house, fitting for the status Matt's father has earnt as a high level Interspace banker. The cab sets down and Matt pays the driver. He exits the cab and grabs the two bags out the back. It's a cold wintry day as the sun begins it's short descent. At this time of year during the few hours of daylight, the mountains glisten white. However this night, with the red setting sun - They glisten a red/orange colour.
"Here we are! Brr, must be below freezing already!"
Matt sees Angel gazing around the Highlands and at the house.
Wile she was looking at the nice sunset she turnd towards Matt and told him
"Yes Indeed ! The house looks great. But its a bit chilly up here, and this is no surprise sence we are high in the moutons".
She opens her bag and pulls out a winter jacket. Its in the Color of her uniform and it also had the Valiant Patch on the left shoulder and her Lt-Commander pip. On the other shoulder is an emblem of the upholder bomber. She put it on and looked Matt. Wile at the same time garbing him by the arm.
"This Place is more wonderful then Manhattan. So shall we go inside."
Matt's mother has rushed outside to get the couple and usher them inside. The cab drive roars off back over the hills and barely over that noise, you could hear Matt's mother shouting "Quick quick, or you'll catch a'death!" Matt's mother impulsively hugs her son and grins with glee that her boy's home. Matt looks highly embarrassed and introduces Angelina to his mother. They exchange pleasantries while Matt gets the bags inside, while he's halfway back in the door - his communicator goes off.
"Hello? John! Whit's happening?"*Telephoning mumbling* "Really?! You got time off n'all?! Perfect!!" I'll let Mum know, See ya soon!"*More telephone mumbling then a disconnect tone*
"Guess who else is coming round?!"
Matt's mother goes wide-eyed and ecstatic hearing the news that both her boys will be home for the Winter festival. She immediately rushes into the kitchen to begin preparing dinner for them all. Matt takes his leather jacket off and helps Angel take her Valiant jacket off, before putting them both on the hooks by the front door.
"Heh, nice jacket - I'll have tae get one of those someday!
John made his way to the Smith residence, he was quite nervous because a long time has passed since he has been there for the last time. However he was very happy when he saw his old home and of course to see his family again. After he entered the residence his mother suddenly jumped to him and started to hug him.
" Ah yeah good to be home! "
He went into the living room, where he found Matt and Angelina
" Hey bro I am finally here " he was quite surprised when he saw Angelina, one of his superiors
" Uhm...well that is quite an surprise to see you here miss Dimitrova"
When he saw the happyness of Matt and Angelina he started to understand it.
Matt's a little annoyed that he didn't catch his brother before he came into the room. Feeling a little awkward - He greets John and does his best to explain the situation. John looks a little shocked, but Matt can't tell if he approves or not. The three sit down when the front door opens again to Matt's father. Hugs and pleasantries are all exchanged and they sit down for their meal. It's very dark outside now and the temperature outside has dropped to -10. Matt's dad tries to begin a conversation.
She sits next to Matt drinking her wine she hears Matt and John father his question she looks at him and answers.
"Well we dint actually be formerly introduced. But we first saw each other in the Libretonian bar.Matt was relaxing in the bar wile I was trying to help my superior officer. He managed to get himself drugged. And was not in his best condition. That got a lot of people attention cause he was pushing tables and chairs running away from how to put it " Pink Rhinos" after that I started to work with your boys. May I say they are becoming one of the best officers I am seeing in the navy. And thats why I give Matt the XO place on the Valiant."
"You're.. the XO of a gunboat and you didn't tell us?!" "It's.. a long story Dad and I knew exactly..." "What I was going to say?" "Aye for a matter o'fact!" "Try me." "That now your boys are both Lieutenants that we should give some influence to patrol routes and crap like tha'" "Well if ye' know me that well - Why don't you bleeding do something about it?! I raised you tae be more than a simple Navy officer! You as well John! You both should be doing more to protect all of our interests! "YOUR interests Dad, only YOURS!" "OUR! Never forget where ye came from Matth'w! I built this house n'I got tae where I am through hard work, dedication n'common sense! Look where we are now! I need tae protect this lifestyle we all enjoy - It paid for ye tae waste yer life on a bleeding naval career!" "What?! I didn't waste my life!" "Prove it then! Piracy is up 50% over tha' last 5 years! 50%!! That's been hitting Interspace in the pocket and it's gettin' harder fer me tae do business! Business that puts food on the table! Just, protect our bloody transports more. I couldn't give a'rats arse about those other firms ye run off tae protect like the IND! Protect OUR interests!"
The argument became quite heated as Matt's father lectured his sons on how profits were down, piracy was up and how the war was hitting margins and therefore affecting the commission father was making on his stock deals. The mood continued to sour until Matt's mother finally had to step in.
"DAVID! This is not the time or place, it's the festival time and our sons are home. Leave... business.. for another day! "They have to realise Julie! Your Ageria wage will only go so..." "And?! I enjoy my work! You have no idea how close we are to creating some pretty spectacular technologies! "Our grandfathers heard tha' crap an' then Texas blew up!"
Matt turned to Angel and shook his head. In the last hour, Father and Mother had proved why it is so difficult to come home. Realising that he was no longer hungry. Matt put down his knife and fork.
Angelina looks Matt like she has no problem with it takes a zip from her wine and she takes a deep berth.
"OK Cut this crap right now. Mr Smith your boys are in the Liberty Navy I say again Liberty Navy. Not the LPI the Job of the Liberty naval officer is to guard Liberty from outside threats like Rheinland. The Hunting down of pirates and escorting your ship is down to the Liberty Police Inc. . Yes you may seen Liberty Naval officers doing LPI's Job but we do it cause we wish to not that we have to. If you got Problem with pirates and your transports are getting pirated. Well I got a solution for you its called Heiring Mercenary's and Freelancers they are quite handy when you pay them well and they don't ask much credits and get the Job done or die trying it. And of course your son's are in service of the House of Liberty Not the Interspace Comerse. If I was on your place I shod be proud of your sons not stabbing their moral with useless lectures. And before you respond think your words very very cerfuly. I wont Allow Matt to be bulled from his own father. You understand!!."
She turned towards the Mother of Matt.
"I am terribly Sorry ma'am for ruining your evening ma'am please forgive me".
She takes her class of wine and takes a Zip from it.
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