Arrivals [Action]

[modern_ancient]

A semi-truck pulled up outside the main entrance of Fort Alhambra. The driver, a powerfully built bearded man, leaned out of the window and peered up at the fort. After a moment, he rolled the window back up and got out, ambling unhurriedly over to the security gate so he could talk to the guard about a visitor's pass or something.

As Unity Group had no scheduled meeting with a fellow named Njall Erlandson, his request for entry took it's sweet time working it's way up the chain of command, but he had no problem waiting. Anyone entering or exiting the base could find him sitting against the wheel of his truck (Now parked safely out of the way of traffic.), with his hands behind his head as he stared at the scattered clouds drifting across the sky, apparently lost in his own thoughts.

[Later, after he presumably was allowed into the RP, ICly, there was a video post!]

Hello, Unity Group. Took a bit of work, but I've gotten signed on as part of your merry band.

Call me Njall.

Comments

[glorystargo]

Hey there Njall. You must be really good if they hired you with only a semi as a ride.

[modern_ancient]

Yes, the truck isn't exactly a noble battle steed is it?

Don't worry, it will make more sense later.

[glorystargo]

Let me guess, it turns into a giant robot?

[modern_ancient]

No, I just keep my stuff in it.

[glorystargo]

Whatever you say.
I'm Toby Watson by the way. The Glory Stars' number one ace!

[modern_ancient]

Is that so? Should I have heard of the Glory Stars?

[glorystargo]

Depends. Are you interested in elite, very handsome pilots testing high-spec suits that pave the way for the future?

[no99]

Njall, you old bastard! How long has it been?

[modern_ancient]

Suma! You signed on too! Gods...Seventy years, I think.

[no99]

Always a pleasure to see a familiar face. You don't hold that last bit of business against me, do you?

[With the decapitation and all.]

[modern_ancient]

Nah, business is business. I got better, and she was a bad boss anyways.

[no99]

Most of us have little interest in, or talent for, leadership. It's too far from the thick of things.

When you have adjusted to your new home, we shall have drinks, and you shall tell me of your adventures.

[modern_ancient]

At least you know it.

Ah, I've picked up some good ones, though. You probably heard about the one from Brasilia, uh...this would have been five years ago. It was on the news, with all the riots.

[abugslife]

Unity Group operates on a voluntary basis, I see.

[What is that thing speaking?]

[modern_ancient]

[Probably a robot or something.]

I don't think I'm eligible for the draft, so...

[abugslife]

I wasn't aware there is a draft. I expressed my amazement at the fact that anyone can knock on the door and be allowed in if they bring the right skills to the table.

[She doesn't sound too amazed.]

What are yours?

[modern_ancient]

Well, I can turn into a stone giant, among other things.

[abugslife]

I didn't know Earthlings can do that.

[modern_ancient]

Most can't.

So...

You're not an Aerogator, right?

[fire_dancer]

Njall would find a greened haired woman in a very strange outfit that seems more suited to clubbing than anything else.

She's looking the man over for a moment before she speaks up.

"So Njall? A curious name if I ever heard one. I'm Raquel Manora it's good to meet you and so I'm afraid Robin hood is nowhere to be found right now."

[modern_ancient]

"It's an old Scandinavian name."

He shrugged.

"I was never a big Errol Flynn fan, anyways."

[fire_dancer]

"Fair enough, he was at least able to do an accent unlike some other actors. Still welcome, so you a pilot? Mechanic? Or something else?"

[modern_ancient]

"Pilot is close. I'm a fighter, at least."

But he wants to back up a bit. "Why did you bring up Robin Hood?"

[fire_dancer]

"You made the merry band comment. I figured you were making a joke. Fighter huh? Well we need all kinds you can't expect to do everything in mecha either, right?"

[modern_ancient]

"Indeed you cannot. Mecha are mighty weapons, to be sure, but they are not suitable for every battle."