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Post by Oberst on Feb 6, 2019 19:09:18 GMT -6
Carolina was over taken by a dreadful feeling all of a sudden. " I don't feel so hot now ... " The blunette would softly whine to Sofia. The two had stuck together, knowing Ronan would want them around to discuss these recent events.
The older Captain noticed that pained look on the Lt. commander rubbed her stomach. " Something you ate earlier, perhaps?" Sofia had eaten the same cake and drank the same coffee yet she felt perfectly adequate.
A few minutes later they received a call from the rear admiral, heading back over to his office. From the looks of it, all of their prisoners were in and accounted for, save obviously for some of the confirmed KIA fromy the Edelweiss crew.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Feb 6, 2019 19:19:40 GMT -6
Ronan quietly sat in his private quarters, this time in his full uniform in place of the robes he had worn earlier. Close by was a computer, the hard drive of evidence hooked in very securely. They slowly tapped the armrest of his study chair and watched the door deep in thought. They had not expected the return of prisoners of war, but most of all he had not expected the Zeeks to hand over this information. A concerned look crossed his face knowing that this could of been all a ruse from the start to obtain power and glory. But at the same time, he was not entirely sure what to do with this. When the two reached the door he would let them in. "Thank you for coming. Please sit down." he said before he waited for them to do so. "Were the two of you informed of the claims made by the Zeons?" he asked rather frankly.
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Post by Oberst on Feb 6, 2019 19:24:55 GMT -6
Both women told Ronan they had not heard any claims, instead opting for checking on the prisoners well being and ensuring their identities matched the records to ensure no spies had been sent in to infiltrate their ranks.
" Can't say we have, sir." Sofia answered straight away, wondering what that entailed. From the looks of it only Eamon had been given this information. All other prisoners were kept on the dark.
Carolina looked down, that awful sensation in her stomach growing deeper with every breath she took. Her skin had grown paler and yet she couldn't explain why.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Feb 6, 2019 19:33:13 GMT -6
Ronan nodded a little before he took out a remote for his computer and clicked a button. The powdered down screen came on before he would look back to the two."They have made the claim that Captain Marina Von Witzland was behind the theft of Gundam F90 unit 2. That members of Anaheim Electronics at the senior level were involved. That Zeon is innocent of all accusations. By all accounts, this former Titan decided lash out at them in was last bit of revenge." Ronan added but that last bit was more of his addition."By all accounts this information on the screen supports their claims." he said the evidence scrolled bit by bit. Ronan seemed rather unpleased, and that is because he is."At this point I would like to hear what you two think of this." he said but there was more on his mind. Ronans son had told him how the Martian Zeon officer who had taken them as pows sexually took advantage of them and the female pilots.
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Post by Oberst on Feb 6, 2019 19:44:19 GMT -6
" Those are some very bold claims. This could be an attempt at misinformation on their part. The Martians are clearly desperate and stalling for time, if we choose to back off we'll be playing right into their hands." Unsurprisingly, Sofia came up with the most logical conclusion, one Ronan would have certainly reached the moment he was done examining this information.
Carolina on the other hand was horrified to see that her aunt was being accused of what amounted to high treason. Now she understood this horrible emotion that her newtype senses saw coming not too long ago. " An investigation would be in order. I know it's biased on my part to give Commodore Von Witzland the benefit of the doubt, we're after all related ... " In those two hours Carolina had gone from confident female CO to a whimpering mess.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Feb 6, 2019 20:14:13 GMT -6
Ronan nodded once more having listened to the both of them, and they both seemed to offer him advice in the form of caution. Their eyes however stayed on Carolina and did not move. It should be noted that he wore a shoulder holster, currently hidden by his uniform a original CZ 75 made prior to longer slide rails and shorter slide-steps." I came to a similar conclusion. That they may wish to deceive us and delay our arrival." he said clearly speaking to Sofia but did not remove his eyes from Carolina as if he studied her."At this moment I do not feel we can delay for an investigation." he said with a breath and and a moment to think a little more."At the same time the Zeons have apparently tried to act in good faith. They have returned our people, and whether or not it is self preservation does not matter for it filled me with doubt. There is one matter however i cannot forgive them for, even if what they claim is true. That is the treatment of our peoples after there capture." he said with implication, but did not say more."We will test them. Their response will dictate whether or not we believe them." Ronan said a smirk microscopic came to his face."We will keep course, and this is what we shall do. We shall open up comms with them on our laser comm system. It will reveal our position for the moment of course, but they already know we come. We will make a simple demand of them. if what they say is true they will hand over the Gundam F90 unit 2. Then if they do we shall inspect Captain Marina Von Witzlands vessel. We shall rip the truth from the situation." he said sitting back but then raised a finger."I do not want the details of this conversation spoken about outside of this room. We will wait for the response of the Zeons."
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Post by Oberst on Feb 6, 2019 20:28:43 GMT -6
Sofia listened attentively, since she was the taskforce second in command it was her duty to carry out Ronan's orders to the letter. " It shall be done, sir."
The sick looking blunette carried her MAC Mle on a holster by her waist. The handgun was an accessory every fighting CO in the federation saw fit to carry at all times, after all. he could clearly feel Ronan's stare and would meekly look up at him, more out of respect than anything else.
" We wont breath a word of this to anyone else, sir. However, what should we do if they refuse our offer?" She asked, wanting to have a contingency plan.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Feb 6, 2019 20:43:08 GMT -6
"If they refuse? Then we bury the evidence for now. We can worry about looking at it deeper later. That is why you two will need to keep quiet about it. " he said knowing that if they refused and doubts were raised, it would effect morale and stall their mission."I wish for justice to be done as much as the next person. But I am very doubtful that the Zeons are truthful in this. I will however admit they have taken an important step in the correct direction, but now they must cross the finish line." he would say to Sofia."If they do not cross it... then they will have proven me correct about them and we shall take one final step and eliminate Zeon from the face of the solar system." he said but seemed rather confliced about all of this, for he truly was. They wanted revenge, but also justice, they wanted to believe that Zeon lied, but at the same time he had doubts."Now then, tell me how they respond. But Captain Carolina, I wish to speak to you in further depth."
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Post by Oberst on Feb 6, 2019 20:50:26 GMT -6
Sofia raised her hand to salute Ronan on her way out. He'd made it clear he wished to speak to Carolina in private so she would swiiftly walk outside the office allowing the two of them to address the elephant in the room that was Carolina relationship with the accused commodore.
" I don't believe the Zeon people claims at all. These people threatened us with a doomsday weapon and sexually abused our prisoners. Smearing my aunt name and dragging our family honor through the mud is the least despicable thing i've seen them do but it still is a very personal offense. I am aware my auntie Marina doesn't have the best reputation, I just find it hard to believe." Now that they were in private, Carolina could speak her mind out, certain that's what Ronan wished for.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Feb 6, 2019 21:10:41 GMT -6
"I see..." Ronan said with a pause as he would come up from his chair before he would take himself over to a cabinet. There he pulled out a wine bottle and two wine glasses."All of their evidence can be falsified after all." Ronan said before he came back to his chair and sat down."I do not wish to believe them myself, yet I have doubts. My son was forced to perform sexual services for some Zeon harlot without protection, and yet I have doubts. I do not know entirely why, but I know that the moment they reply with a refusal those doubts will evaporate." he said as he poured himself a drink."Then we shall finally take out that last bastion Zeon has." he said as he then poured the second one as well."There is the possibility that upon closer inspection that it will be proven what Zeon is saying is true. But if they refuse to hand over the prototype, then it will have to wait until after. For as you just said, they threatened us with a doomsday weapon, and abused our people. They would of done to us what zeons of the past have done. Drop a celestial body upon our heads for they feel they are so morally obligated to do so." he said as he took a sip of wine the other on the table between them."I was a Titan once. Did you know? I was until it came out how corrupt and destructive they truly were. OF all people I was convinced by Char." he said recalling the day."Then he tried to drop an asteroid on us." he said not finding it such a fond memory.
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Post by Oberst on Feb 7, 2019 13:09:00 GMT -6
An educated woman, Carolina had certainly done her research on the Titans. It came as a slight surprise when Ronan admitted he was once a member of that organization, after all it wasn't unlikely to see veterans of the OYW joining their ranks.
Aproximately six hours later...
Captain Sofia had done had requested, establishing a laser comm link with the fortress of Deimos itself. Chairwoman Isabel Brandt had no qualms addressing the Federation commander in charge of the battle group and had already decided on an answer to give Ronan.
" We'll return the prototype and then you'll go back whence you came, how is that for a deal?" Isabel stated plainly. Those were her terms. By now, her technical experts had already studied the F90 new technologies so there was no reason to hold onto it.
" We certainly live in complicated times. All I can do is carry on and ensure no atrocities are committed on my watch." The blunette firmly responded.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Feb 7, 2019 13:41:39 GMT -6
Ronan had a hint of surprise at first when Isabel had so plainly accepted returning the mobile suit. He had expected much more of a fight about it from these arrogant Zeons. But he knew there was more to this as he took his time obviously thinking it over and strokes his bear."That is all well and good, however before we go there are some other matters. We will be inspecting Marina Von Witzland's ship ourselves. You will not interfere." Ronan said watching her initial reaction."I am to suspect that you also already have all of the technical details you need from the mobile suit. I could ask that you return all your notes and documents on it, but to be honest I know you would just make copies." he stated plainly himself."Finally, I want an apology from you." he said pointedly at her."My son told me of how you Zeons treated him and the other POWs. You have acted most dishonorably in the sexual abuse of prisoners of war. My son had nothing to do with the actions you claim Marina took. It is joke that your Commodore once called himself an honorable Knight. Always a joke." he said making his displeasure known with the situation.
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Post by Oberst on Feb 7, 2019 18:38:17 GMT -6
" You're correct, the Captain that took them in stepped out of line. We're deeply ashamed to say the least, please accept my sincere apologies. I'm more than willing to compensate those that were affected." Isabel openly apologized to Ronan for Charlottes behavior. Isabel was not really aware that Commodore Von Witzland had been in command of the Ra Cailum class vessel that had launched the raid on the railgun.
Isabel was at the end of the day not a member of the larger Martian military structure so it was easier for her to ignore Ronan jab at their veteran Commodore. " Give us 12 hours to send you back the prototype." She would add before cutting the transmission. She was sure they'd heard her correctly so there was no need to waste anymore time.
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Captain Sofia went to the room that had been assigned to Eamon Mahoney. She would knock a couple of times at the door of his bunk, requesting to talk to him in private. " Can I have a minute of your time, lieutenant commander?" In his absence, Eamon had been given atwo rank promotion from a top brass that believed he'd died in the raid.
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Post by HeadlessSeeker on Feb 7, 2019 18:49:44 GMT -6
Eamon would answer the door after he had heard the knock at the door those couple of times. They yawned and rubbed their eyes just as they opened the door. They blinked upon seeing, and then their rank."Captain." he said with a pause as he looked at her."Sure of course. What do you want to talk about?" he asked her.
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Post by Oberst on Feb 11, 2019 14:09:52 GMT -6
Sofia made her way inside the cramped room, she found herself a seat by the desk l and looked at Eamon with an inquisitive gaze.
" I must apologize for being so forward, however I must know what exactly did you see during the previous operation? Your father is committed to fighting so I have to be well informed on our enemy. I figured this would take less time than making you write a report. "
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