New Mission

[piper90npcs]

[After a night weathering a Stuff storm, the rig has stopped, the way it has before when there's a mission. But it's different this time. Now that the Stuff rains have slowed and stopped, there are sounds of violence outside. Shouts. The rat-a-tat-tat of gunfire.]

Good afternoon, everyone.

I'm afraid I come to you under dire circumstances. Due to topographical limitations, the rig has been forced through one area in the valley.

Unfortunately, this area is inhabited by a small village. These people don't understand the importance of the rig, it's very necessity for humanity. We need your help with evacuation, especially since it might be more...forceful than usual.

These people can be given much safer shelter in the Livable Zone and we need you to keep that in mind if evacuation resorts to violence. You are being ordered to subdue any resistance, keeping in mind that while this confrontation may not be ideal, they will be brought to safer areas to live.

It's for their own good, you see.

Which means that if there are any New Hires that refuse to follow orders, discipline will unfortunately be necessary.

[He actually looks vaguely uncomfortable at that.]

You'll be receiving your orders shortly. Please standby.

Comments

[piper90npcs]

[He freezes for a moment. Thinks long and hard because there are mental calculations to make here. About what she needs. About what he deserves.]

My mother would still be there for her.

[But there is a realization, one that actually makes him frown, when he's rarely expressive.]

Then again, I should perhaps relocate the two of them. The corporation is extensive and not centered on the rig. Workplace retaliation is always a concern when your employer is displeased with your performance. Fortunately, it's rather easy to disappear these days.

[He finishes tightening his tie.]

I assume I'll know the proper time to attempt an escape. I imagine it will be loud.

[onequartershark]

[ That does draw out a faint, not necessarily reassuring smile. ]

I guarantee it.

Go do what you need to, Washburn.

I have work to do.

[ With that, Carolina turns to go report to her cavalry. ]