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Post by Iaashadow on Jun 13, 2018 14:35:32 GMT -5
Red
"Oh no no, nothing like that. We don't do anything illegal, just wild speculation. We're not a rebel group, after the whole anti-government club the school has come down hard on stuff like that." Red stammered out. "But there is a lot of speculation we're allowed to do. Believe it or not, the department of information doesn't mind snooping on parties that aren't the Pharaoh or the ministry, no one really does it cause it doesn't appeal to loyalists but there's plenty of room for local drama, governors, city officials, the government is a lot larger than the ministry after all."
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Post by Doodlebug on Jun 14, 2018 0:44:34 GMT -5
Hera Katsaros
The rumors were bad enough. Most of the time Hera could ignore them, but since she had recruited Kirin to help out at the dig her workers were talking more and more... They weren't subtle about it either. God why can't they just let us be friends. The mutterings around her while she was working alongside everyone were altogether lewd and unprofessional. I have to get out of here before I blow a gasket.
"Miss Katsaros!" One of her many supervisors yelled down towards her. "Something came up on the news!"
Oh, thank God, an excuse. Hera climbed out to the surface quickly. "What is it Aaron?"
"There are reports of an incident. The governor's supposedly been robbed!"
"Same amount of details as the last incident?"
"Yes!"
"Alright, keep listening to the radio and head back to camp. I'll make an announcement this evening."
Hera pulled out her phone and shot off a message to Kirin.
-We're hearing some strange things over the radio -Is everything ok?
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Post by Zen on Jun 14, 2018 0:50:27 GMT -5
Kirin Tahkata
--There was a flash in the governor's office's window --It was bright enough that I could see it from Tillbur's room --Must've been an electrical fluke, there's no fire damage according to most reports --Word is that the governor was robbed and the place was ransacked --No word on what was stolen --Also, there was an unsuccessful arson attempt on the rec center this morning --Probably some cruel prank by the upperclassmen to frighten the freshmen --None of your volunteers would be up to something like this, right?
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Post by Doodlebug on Jun 14, 2018 0:58:26 GMT -5
Hera Katsaros
--Not as far as I know --But damn that's some crazy shit
Hera took a moment to check her surroundings to make sure no one was looking over her shoulder before sending the next message.
--Are you coming back soon?
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Malisahra
Jun 14, 2018 1:04:03 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by Zen on Jun 14, 2018 1:04:03 GMT -5
Kirin Tahkata
—Of course —I might as well take off before more shenanigans gets going —I’ll see you in a bit
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Post by Doodlebug on Jun 14, 2018 1:13:17 GMT -5
Hera Katsaros
--Be careful
Hera pocketed her phone and took a look at the people working in the pit beside her. Hopefully, they won't notice I'm gone very quickly... She began the trek back to camp.
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Malisahra
Jun 14, 2018 3:11:41 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by Zen on Jun 14, 2018 3:11:41 GMT -5
Kirin Tahkata
The air was dry and uneasy, as of late. His motorcycle puttered into the site, slowing down only for him to show his identification. Hera’s camp wasn’t much longer a drive, and before long his ride was already parked in front. He waved in front of Hera’s makeshift office. “Afternoon!”
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Post by Doodlebug on Jun 14, 2018 7:29:33 GMT -5
Hera Katsaros
"Afternoon," Hera replied as she exited the office. "Come on in, we need to discuss a few things."
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Post by MS on Jun 14, 2018 10:27:55 GMT -5
Lori Lockhart
Lori looked around to each side before writing something down in smaller handwriting. 'Has your club found anything related to the break in or the Ram Rec situation? Has stuff like this happened before?'
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Post by Iaashadow on Jun 14, 2018 10:46:32 GMT -5
Red
"Are..." Red reconsidered. "Are you willing to join? That's still ongoing..." She took her voice down a level.
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Post by Zen on Jun 14, 2018 13:16:55 GMT -5
Kirin Tahkata
He cautiously entered and placed the used coffee thermos back on the desk he had slept on that morning. "Busy day, huh?"
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Post by KyleTheBeast on Jun 14, 2018 14:33:02 GMT -5
Akhim Sabalani
Akhim wandered along the right side tables, perusing the options. An archaeology one caught his eye, so he picked up a pamphlet for that. Other than that, nothing piqued his interest, so he met back up with Lori, who was checking out the Investigation Club.
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Post by Doodlebug on Jun 14, 2018 18:00:50 GMT -5
Hera Katsaros
Hera picked up the thermos and began to obliviously fiddle with it as she started speaking. "Yeah... I guess."
Her actions reminded Kirin of when they went to school together. In the classroom and large groups, she was boisterous and confident, just like how she had acted before they had entered the office, but now that it was just the two of them... she was shy and nervous. She had acted similarly when they had first been paired together for a project. Well, actually, that's not altogether true. She honestly seemed to have a deep and abiding hatred of him carefully disguised by near constant sarcasm and snark. He'd never figured out what made her attitude towards him change...
"Kirin, the rumors are getting pretty bad," Hera blurted out all of a sudden. "They're not even trying to be subtle anymore. Everyone just assumes I'm sleeping with you to get the funding for this project!"
"Hey, I'm sure we can-" Kirin was cut short by Hera's continuation of her ramblings.
"They don't even consider that maybe I'm a good businesswoman! Or even that were just friends with a shared passion for archeology!"
"I know, Hera, but-"
"They're making me look like some kind of desperate whore!"
"Now I wouldn't say-"
"I can't even go out in public without cameras flashing or being asked about what kind of relationship you and I have! All this publicity is making me look really bad, and I don't want to have to depend on you for funding for forever."
"Don't worry I'm sure you'll-"
"Kirin, I can't live like this! You may be used to the press and rumors, but I'm not! I just-"
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Post by Zen on Jun 14, 2018 18:23:54 GMT -5
Kirin Tahkata
"Hera." He raised his voice and looked her straight in the eye, taking upon himself an uncommon level of authority. "It's been a hot day. Have a cup of water with me." He gestured for her to sit down at her desk. With his own cup, he leaned against a nearby wall. "Like I always said when we hit a brick wall at school. Clear liquid makes for clear thoughts." The two of them took a few moments to breathe. "The press obviously wants something from the horse's mouth. They keep coming to us to get bits and pieces of information. Nobody gets anywhere, and we all end up more frustrated. We certainly don't need that, on top of all the rumors surrounding the university as of late. The first thing I learned about the press from my father is that they can be evaded, they can be misdirected, and most importantly they can be lured. Here's what we're going to do. We'll come up with a collected statement telling them the truth. And, of course, we'll be prepared for the obvious questions they'll have. And when we're ready, we'll ask them to come to us. One of us will face them willing to tell them everything, and they'll have the whole story. I can face them, if you'd rather not. And I'll tell them what we are..." A part of his voice grew somewhat saddened. "...and what we aren't." He turned back to her. "So let's start with the truth."
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Post by Doodlebug on Jun 14, 2018 18:35:07 GMT -5
Hera Katsaros
"Okay," Hera replied slowly. She took a deep breath and finished her cup of water. "Kirin, thank you."
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