Chapter 4: "Those of Dream"

Chapter 4: "Those of Dream"

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Pub for Soldiers...
6:00 PM

Five days have passed after the Moussaiga attack on New York. People were busy rebuilding the city, and things look promising. Security has been tight for almost a week, that the FUSE head honchos decided to give some of the soldiers a break. In the bar inside the FUSE HQ in New York, a party is being held for the new soldiers. Each one of them is expected to be there as well, including the ETCHOS team.

The mission to Nepal has been canceled. Someone, or something, destroyed the Chinese mobile suits that captured the Zeronos. Surprisingly, the Zeronos was left unscathed, as if someone intentionally spared that unit. The Zeronos has since been hauled back to America, to New York, and kept in Zachary Schneider Sr.'s care.

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Notes:
--All FUSE soldiers including those in ETCHOS are expected to be in this small gathering. Attendance will be checked, and there will be a punishment for those who will not attend.

--This thread is for all FUSE/FUSE-ETCHOS, as well as everyone else who will be on Earth. For those unallied people not on Earth, post in Boss Chief's Chapter 4 thread.

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Pub
1800 hours

Zach or rather Mars stood quietly with his back to the wall inside the bar. He had his eyes locked on the entrance and the clock above it. They had all been told the event was starting at 1800 hours and that they should not be late. So far he was the only one that had managed to arrive. Honestly Zach didn't know why he agreed to attend. He thought it maybe had something to do with wanting to feel like he belonged to something again or maybe deep down he was just lonely. Zach turned to face the bar as the sound of a beer bottle being placed on top of the counter broke him from his inner thoughts.

He picked the bottle up and walked away. Zach found himself a booth and sat down and removed the cap from the bottle. Zach took a long drink from the bottle before setting it back down and letting out a sigh. Zach glanced up at the rather large television on the wall. On it was the local news, still running stories about the attack and the rebuilding efforts. Lately other networks had begun to call into question Fuse's ability to protect the people considering it was the foxes that had saved the city and not Fuse forces. In fact a few had even brought up the fact that Fuse had made little to no effort in capturing the foxes after works. Zach had even heard there was a group on the net trying to spread stories that the foxes were in fact a Fuse black ops team. The thought of those girls being special forces made him laugh a little bit in his mind. Zach turned his head and looked back at the door to see if anyone had entered yet.

Zach's Inventory:
Wallet with credit card and Omz
Cell Phone

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Pub for Soldiers...
6:02 PM

John sighed, he didn't like having to come to these things, but he was ordered so here he was. Cradling a whiskey in his hand, he sipped it slowly while he leaned against the wall. Honestly, he didn't really have anything to do beyond servicing the new suits that keep coming in. He didn't really care for these types of things, and so, he simply watched, keeping out of sight and, as far as he could tell, out of mind. He had arrived early so that he could get his usual position for when these gatherings occurred. He never participated in the festivities feeling them a waste of resources.

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Soldiers' Bar...
6:05 PM

"Disgusting..." Issac grimaced as he exited the men's lavatory, "Men are such pigs...I should have just used the women's restroom, if only they didn't keep kicking me out. Ugh...to think Sexism is still so prominent in this day and age~"

Issac returned to his seat at the bar and ordered a cranberry juice. Turning in his seat, Issac scanned the rest of the bar's occupants. Aside from a couple of off duty guards that were sitting in a corner booth, there was only two other people, both of them men.

"Just my luck. The party is a total sausagefest, and the guys aren't even cute!" Issac sighed, "...hmmm no one looks familiar. That cherry boy isn't even here....ho hum..."

It was then that Issac noticed a rather interesting man, sitting in a booth alone. He was wearing a kind of mask that covered the upper half of his face, which was a rather eccentric fashion accessory in Issac's opinion. Locking onto the man as a point of interest, Issac picked up his drink and made his way over to the masked man's booth.

"Let me guess, Acne scarring? Lazy eye? Bushy eyebrows?" Issac asked as he slid into the booth, "There must be some reason why a grown man like yourself runs around in a mask. You got something to hide?"

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Soldiers' Bar...
6:06 PM

It had been a few days since Isaac and Takashi had been pulled out of Afganistan, having accomplished virtually nothing. Private Nishimura felt very dissapointed with his progress. He was given a very strict warning for hitting Lieutenenant O'Ryan back then and wouldn't tolerate that kind of behaviour. He knew that he was being too rash, but he was just frustrated with the pace of how things are progressing. While they were sitting on their butts doing nothing, the rest of the world was slowly falling into despair and paranoia. He wore his standard FUSE uniform and carried with him his FUSE ID and a Beretta M9 pistol just in case. It might be just a party, even though he didn't feel like they should be celebrating anything, but there was no telling what might happen. Ever since the Moussaiga army attacked, He's been on his toes and keeping his guard up. He took his time getting to the bar and entered to see that a few people were already there, including the perverted old guy that was his co-worker. He still felt mad at him, even though his resentment wasn't as strong as it was then. Instead of sitting at the bar counter, he sat at one of the few tables there were in there and crossed his arms. The only reason he came was because he was ordered to. Hopefully, seeing all of his old teammates again might perk him up a bit.

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Soldiers' Bar...
6:10PM...


Despite all the events that occured 5 days ago, it would seem that many things have begun to heal around the city. To Sani's eyes, this was a good sight to see, the sign of recovery. For the pass 5 days since the incident, he's worked to help clean up and try to restore whats been destroyed by the attack. Exhausting? yes but satisfying work was what he accepted to do. Tired as he was, he still had to reply to the orders to attend a FUSE party to welcome the new soldiers. After putting on proper clothing and cleaned up, he headed to the local bar where the bar was being held.

Upon arriving, he chuckled a little bit when he thought of back when he was a rookie pilot in the last war.
("heh, wished they gave us such pleasure back then in AOE")

After taking a deep breath, he walked in the bar....



Walking in, Sani found that a couple of FUSE individuals were already there and by the looks of things started relaxing with a couple of drinks. He gave a short wave to those who were already there and walked to the counter and took a seat on a stool.

"One beer please bartender"

When his beer was served to him, he took a drink...

*sigh* now what would top the cake would be some good ol' jazz music...."

He chuckled a little bit and took another sip at his beer...

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Soldiers' Bar...
6:10PM...

Before the masked man had a chance to say anything, Issac caught site of a familiar face.
"Oh hey! Cherry boy~" Issac called out to Takashi with a wave, "Over here! Come share our table~"
Issac scooted right next to the masked man to make room for his subordinate.
"Oh! And you, the cutie at the bar" Issac added, noticing a rookie sitting alone at the bar, "Why don't you join us as well? I could use some eye candy~"

Even though the FUSE higher ups had forced this so called 'party' upon everyone, Issac was looking to make the most of it. The mood so far had been so dark, you'd think they had all just come from a funeral...though given the events of the last week, that wasn't too far from the truth. Moral was low and Issac was not about to spend the next few hours trapped in some dull bar with a bunch of brooding and depressing soldiers. If Issac was going to be forced into attending this party, he would make damn sure that it was damn good party.

"Come on over, join us! The more the merrier~" Issac chimed, "Bartender! Another round of whatever these ladies are drinking, on me! And let's get some food out too, I could do with a nibble~"

In his head, Issac groaned, he would need to go to a bar off base alone afterwards. All this socialization was going to be exhausting...

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Soldiers' Bar...
6:10PM...

Takeshi was feeling a little relaxed as he sat at a table by himself, when Isaac interrupted his state of tranquility.

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"Oh hey! Cherry boy~ Over here! Come share our table~

He called out while waving his hand at him like a ninny and scooted closer to the masked stranger that was next to him.

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"Oh! And you, the cutie at the bar. Why don't you join us as well? I could use some eye candy~"

Takashi clenched his fists and gritted his teeth as a vein was bulging from his forehead. He felt like flipping the table over and leaving abruptly, but he restrained himself, trying not to be so rash all the time. He got up and moved to the lone table at the back of the room with his back turned to Isaac's little group. ("That guy's fruitier than a fruitcake, as usual. why can't he go anywhere without acting like a total weirdo? That weird Ossan~") He thought to himself in an angry tone. He wanted to bide his time till' Ariah or just maybe Luke got there. He was saddened when he heard that Akira went MIA during the attack. He was worried that he might've become one of the many casualties that occured at the time. But he was confident that he was alive out there somewhere, just injured and waiting to fully heal. Unbeknownst to him though, that wasn't the case, not at all~ ("Just come back to us safe and sound Saio, that's what Ayana would want more than anyone~")

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Soldiers' Bar...
6:12PM...

Sani was enjoying the evening by himself at the FUSE bar party, taking rounds out of his beer. Mostly he kept to himself for the most of times, until an interesting individual called out in his direction.

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"Oh! And you, the cutie at the bar. Why don't you join us as well? I could use some eye candy~"

Sani gave a brief chuckle at that line. Even though he liked to be alone, being around other members will be a nice change of pace for him. Taking up his bottle of beer he got off from his stool and turned to the group.

Walking towards the table where the group are, "You know, I've met alot of cheerful fellows in my time but i think you just take the cake" He told to the individual who called out to him.

Walking towards the group sitting down, Sani took notice of a youngster who looked like he could explode in anger at any moment. Remembering that he himself was kind of like that a long time ago he could somewhat understand the frustration.

To himself ("Something must up if he's in that pouting mood". In that moment he shrugged off the notion.

Walking up to the group that called him with his beer in hand

"Mind if I join in a few rounds with all?" Sani asked the group...

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Soldiers' Bar...
6:10PM...


“A bar party huh?”

a whimsical thought as Ariah and her sister entered the Bar. She finds it rather odd that their superiors would give them this chance at this timing, but a break is a break, and while Ariah isn’t the type of person who likes partaking in things such as this, it’s not a bad thought once in a while to indulge in such matters, no?

Alice must have the same train of thought, as she didn’t hesitate to go right up counter and asked for two bottles of beer for herself and Ariah.

“It feels rather nice of them to give us this time to relax” Alice remarks after the bartender gave the twins their drinks. She doesn’t hesitate as well as she drains half the contents of the bottle in one gulp “Fuwaaa, a cold beer really hits the spot right there”

“Alice, don’t try to get yourself drunk that quickly” Ariah scolds her sister slightly , before taking a small sip from her own. Even if she’s aware that they both have high tolerance for alcohol and it would take quite a long while before they get drunk, she’s rather of her sister getting drunk. Itdoesn’t really pose much of a problem with them really, but she’s well aware on how terrible of a drunk Alice is (especially towards Ariah herself, which is
why she’s making sure she’ll be keeping an eye on Alice’s beer intake tonight)

It was then when they heard a rather familiar voice.

"Bartender! Another round of whatever these ladies are drinking, on me! And let's get some food out too, I could do with a nibble~"


The twins turned their attention to where the voice originated, and sure enough, a familiar silver haired man came into view

“Ah isn’t that-”

“Isaac~!” Alice chimes, as she bounds over to the table where Issac is, apparently with
the ‘scruffy masked man’ (as how she describes Mars apparently. She’s still not over how bossy he was days ago).

“Ahhh, it’s been a while, Issac~ I haven't seen you since Italy, where have you been?”
Alice chirps, rather casual with the way she greeted a superior officer like that. But that was always the nature of Alice, who was really lax with most things when it doesn’t concern her job.


“Alice, show some respect, he’s your superior” Ariah scolds Alice again as she walks up to her. Really,with the way Alice acts now and then she’s really beginning doubt on who’s the older twin between them.

After lightly wacking alice on the head, she turns her attention towards issac

“It’s been a while Lieutenant O’ryan, it’s been quite a while since we last met, And I see you’re trying to acquaint yourself with our squad leader Lieutenant Denbry .Ah, I hope you don't mind if we take a seat across”

She promptly slid into the booth and took a seat across Mars, while Alice takes a seat next to her.

“Since we haven’t seen each other, perhaps we should talk about what's going on with our lives, it would be rather refreshing if we got to know each other in the process as well, after all it's a good idea to strengthen bonds between friends” she spoke, as she sets her bottle of beer on the table.

April 25th LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, Maximilian Schneider's Quarters
New York City
5:54PM....

Maximilian sighed softly as he and Al's latest attempt on finding out information concerning the Zeronos Hijacking Incident resulted in no data. That in itself was the problem. These sorta of things usually left some sort of data behind be it just simply information concerning the hijackers themselves and eventually who had stopped them but it was like the data had been erased from the internet and every one of the systems he had a finger in. Not that he misused the power he had to access these systems. The only thing the internet and systems confirmed was the incident had happened but it was it. Although he noted that the software and hardware he was currently using here was really a factor as Al couldn't do too much with breaking it all.

The youngest Schneider boy pushed back off the desk massaging his forehead with a hand, "Damn...whoever carried out the recovery operation is one mysterious person or group. They even handed the Zeronos back, why? And why in the world was it in China in the first place?", he asked more to himself than his quantum AI. He knew of the Zeronos before now, how could he not it was all Zachary used to talk about for a while, but its 'Gundam' status had been a slight surprise. He drummed his fingers on the desk checking out information that Al had gathered in the past couple days, pretty much minor stuff like a few FUSE supply routes being attacked by pirates in Space whilst on Earth everything was peaceful...at least in FUSE territory. He knew that couldn't last.

Stretching his arms out the young man prepared to begin a new attempt for searching for data on the Zeronos Incident when Al interrupted, "Sir, I'm afraid that you have that party to attend for the new pilots. Attendance will be checked and I do believe trouble with the higher ups would be something you would like to stop being added to your list". Sometimes Max sworn that the monotone voice really was expressing some form of tones at time. Tonight it was guiding and advising.

The AI's creator stopped for a moment processing that information then nodded, "You're right Al, I don't want that sort of trouble and attention bought on me. Let's hold off on further searching until later on then and prepare to be downloaded too, please", he half-ordered/half-asked. Whilst most people would treat an AI such as Al as a mere tool, Max knew otherwise and Al was hardly a tool. Whilst not completely sentient and self-thinking he was the most advanced AI created at the time. That in itself was why Al was one reason that he was so highly valued by Max the other being he was his only real 'friend' ever since he had created him. As a Schneider he could have made plenty of friends but never real friends.

Dressing himself in the common FUSE uniform, minus the FUSE-designed lab coat he also had, then brushing himself down he made sure that he looked good enough for a party in the mirror. Doing so reminded him of how boy-ish he still looked although to be honest he preferred looking younger to looking older. After all, it always made people underestimate him. He took out the custom-made phone he had built back at Schneider Corp's asteroid facility, designed perfectly to contain his AI and still function as a handy smart phone, and activated its wireless download feature allowing Al to 'jump' from the computer to the phone. The process took a few moments longer than usual due to FUSE's standard hardware being the second device, "Transfer complete, Sir.", the AI reported, again in the monotone voice.

Satisfied, Max shut down the computer system, turned everything else off and stepped out of his quarters.

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Soldiers' Bar
6:12PM

The party seemed to be in the early stages as he arrived which he was grateful. Having to push through a crowd of loud, noisy soldiers was not something he wanted to do. Although, he actually didn't want to be here at all. Maximilian, unlike his father and Zachary and some of his siblings, never drunk and even if he did it was only one or two. He hated the state that being drunk put people in and he was grateful how Mother had been the same. He cringed a little wondering how she must have taken the news of Zachary still being alive and made a note to call her sometime in the next couple of days once she had processed things. Maximilian spotted a group in a booth quite out of the way of the party proper and since he was alone decided that was the best place to go.

Grabbing a soda from the bar the younger Schneider made his way to the group eventually getting to the booth they had positioned themselves in and was taken back a bit. Zachary was here in plain sight, more or less minus the mask, and that made him feel a little better about this. That good feeling made him screw up though as he spoke before thinking, "Um, hi Zach-I mean Sir. Mind if I join you?", he bit his bottom lip at his slip of the tongue. Gah, him and his stupid mouth that didn't follow his brain. He'd always been the same back during high school that was probably the reason he had gotten into fights with so many dumber people; fights Zachary had saved him from. He looked around the group for their reactions and noted he didn't know a single one of them. Being a reserve pilot and all he hadn't launched during the earlier attack instead helping to keep 'certain' R&D projects out of danger. Projects he made sure to check up on later.

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Pub
1810 hours

Zach was about to respond to man he had learned was a one Issac O'Ryan back after the Fuse ms team had helped him. He quickly scooped up his beer as a group of people began to join him at the table. Zach took a drink and motioned for everyone to sit down. He then turned his body and looked at Issac. "If you must know Mr. O'Ryan. My face was burned in a fire. I is rather gross to look at. I wear this mask simply so it is easier for others to work with me." Zach slammed the rest of his beer and placed the bottle on the table. He then raised his arm and shouted at the barkeep. "Please bring me a bottle of tequila and some shot glasses for my friends and I." A bottle of tequila was quickly brought over to the table. Zach began to fill the small glasses when his brother Max appeared.

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"Um, hi Zach-I mean Sir. Mind if I join you?

Zach's mind went blank for a moment before he left out a load sigh. Zach reached up to his face and removed the mask from it. He tossed it on the table and looked at the group. Zach looked at his brother. "Max you sure know how to blow a man's cover..."

April 25, LC 214
New York
Pub



Kei was running a little late to the party. He felt bad, because the event was being held for the new members, but his family home was on the way so he couldn't help stopping in to check up on everyone. His grandfather had been very pleased to learn where he was headed. To the old man, it was of utmost importance to know who has your back. According to him "no mobile suit, or even Gundam, was more valuable than a good team. After enjoying some homemade brownies with his parents and grandfather, Kei departed. He would have to message his uncle sometime soon. Sato Arai was currently out on business somewhere off planet.

When the young pilot arrived at the bar he checked to make sure his fuse uniform was straightened out, and that he had his wallet with his FUSE ID on him. When everything checked out alright, Arai entered the bar.

Inside the bar he noticed the place was in no way packed, and the people that were present seemed to be crowded around one booth. Kei saw four familiar faces. The masked man, the twins, and the young mechanic who had allowed him to use the Suzume. Not wanting to be rude and invite himself into the group, Kei took a seat at the bar. Am I even allowed to drink?[i] Kei wondered due to his age. "I wished there were at least more young women my age." the youth mumbled to himself.

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Soldiers' Bar...
6:10PM...


Ariah suddenly shot up, her anger clearly eminent. Alice was a little taken aback by Mar’s action as well, though she quickly recovered and now has a small grin plastered on her face.

“What- What is this madness Schneider” She growls, tightening her grip on her beer bottle, almost threatening to break it off at any point. No one would probably know why she’s extremely mad at Zachary. Who cares if he’s a ‘superior officer’, the fact remains that she still retains her grudge, and there’s no stopping her lashing out on him.

“First, you leave aniue alone on her wedding, and now you're bossing us around without a care-”

Unexpectedly, she throws her bottle at him at full force, ignoring what consequences that may happen to her. Anger has consumed her at this point.

“YOU REALLY ARE STARTING TO PISS ME OFF”

((ooc: hayase has permission to do what he wants to ariah regardless if she hits or misses :v))

The member 'Aile' has done the following action : DICE ROLL

'LC Solid Throwing' :

Result :

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Pub
1810 hours

Zach moved his head to the side a little bit as Ariah tossed a bottle at him. He signed as the bottle smashed into the wall behind him. Zach lifted himself up and step over Issac. He stood in front of Ariah a frown on his face. Zach leaned down and locked eyes with her. "I may have had to tell you a few lies about who I was... But one thing that isn't a lie is the fact i am your CO." Zach straighten up and began to walk grabbing Ariah's arm. "I guess your going to have to learn a bit about respect Lowe."

Zach exited the bar with Ariah in tow. They walked down a few hallways before stopping infront of a cleaning closet. Zach opened the door and motioned for Ariah to enter. "Inside are the uniforms the maids wear. Change into one and then get your ass back to the bar and clean up the mess you made. Then start serving the other customers. Oh and by the WAY THIS IS AN ORDER!" Zach turned and walked away returning to the bar. He found himself a bar stool and moved it over to the booth he had been sitting at.


{Aile has told me I can make Ariah do whatever i wanted to after she threw the bottle. So Acru haha meido Ariah xp}

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Soldiers' Bar...
6:13PM...

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"Inside are the uniforms the maids wear. Change into one and then get your ass back to the bar and clean up the mess you made. Then start serving the other customer. Oh and by the WAY THIS IS AN ORDER!"

“Oi, You can’t just boss me arou-”

And then he left her alone before she could finished.

God dammit.

She grits her teeth in anger, but there was no helping it, she just remembered how while she hates his guts, throwing a bottle at your superior was a completely stupid thing to do.

But she still hates his guts eitherway.

Grumbling, and seeing how there’s no way he’ll let her do any other task, she goes through the uniforms and managed to find one that was her size. She really doesn’t want to go with this, add to the fact to her general dislike for skirts
( save for the military uniform, that’s alice’s fault to begin with. ) . She puts the uniform on, and she takes a glance at the mirror.

The uniform was somewhat modest, save for the amount of skin it shows on her back, and the short skirt which she’s rather uncomfortable off.

And frills.

lots, and lots of frills

“Ugh”

Ariah swallows her pride.

This night was turning into a hellhole for her.


She makes her way back to the bar, each step closer making her wish that she could just turn tail and run, but her pride as a soldier was on line, and there was no way she would disobey an order, whether she likes it or not .



The moment she took a step in the bar though, she can feel that all eyes suddenly turn to her. Well, it’s kind of surprising. Anyone who knew Ariah knew about her general dislike for feminine clothes, and now here she is, dressed up
as a maid.

It’s embarrassing.

Ariah’s cheeks started to burn bright red, embarrassed on the fact that people might be viewing her as a woman, and that was something that she wanted to avoid.

“Hooo, I was expecting him to do worse things, but this suits you, Ari-chan~” Alice chimes, a smug expression on her face.


“you’re not helping the situation at all.” she whines

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Pub
1814 hours

Zach watched as Ariah returned to the bar. He waved his arm motioning her over to the table. "Hurry and clean this up Lowe, Then bring us another round of drinks." Zach looked at the group at the table. "All of you tell the nice maid girl what you want. It is all on me tonight." Zach said to everyone with a smile. He then turned his glaze upon his brother. "Max how you been little brother? Have you spoke with our mother?" Zach one again sighed. He honestly kind of felt bad for making a quick decision on what to do with Ariah, But he could not afford to appear weak in front of the group if he hoped to stick around.

April 25th LC 214
Soldiers' Bar
FUSE Headquarters, New York City
6:14PM

Hayase wrote:

"Max you sure know how to blow a man's cover..."

Max couldn't help but frown much as he had broken whatever cover Zachary had here. But then again; his brother hadn't been so forth-coming during their encounter down by the pier-side so how was he suppose to know that Zach was 'undercover'? Putting aside that particular thought for a moment, with a note to have Al search FUSE's database for references to Zach's return, the younger Schneider took a seat at the table.

He had expected some sort of bad reaction from the others but only one girl, whom Max faintly thought seemed familiar, had actually reacted to the news so badly. Zachary had taken her off to the side leaving Max to twiddle his thumbs as the table was silent whilst his big brother was away. Once he returned the girl was now in a maid's outfit and Maximilian had to fight the urge to chuckle just a little, same old typical funny and silly Zach. It was nice to see his brother hadn't completely changed but at the same time he knew that should their father turned up that Zachary would go back to his usual self quicker than ever. Which meant Zach would rebel against whatever they father wanted

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"Max how you been little brother? Have you spoke with our mother?"

And there was the guilt again. He sighed softly, a frown crawling over his face as he felt the guilt rise and rise. Even before Zachary had returned Max hadn't had any contact with his Mother or the rest of the family, except his sisters whenever they stopped by the SC facility he had been stationed at for a little while. It wasn't that he didn't love them or anything but he had been busy what with upgrading Al to a quantum AI and hacking databases and what not. Then the whole "Zachary-back-from-the-dead" thing had just taken over a little after he got to Earth. He looked over at Zachary, "I've been good and no, I haven't. I figured she might need time to process you being alive and everything.".

Truth was he was just using that as a excuse, a pathetic one at that but he knew that tomorrow or the next day he'd call his Mother and...an idea formed in his head. His face brightened up a little bit and he smiled at Zachary now instead of frowning, "Maybe we could go visit her and the twins. I mean I know we're busy people and FUSE members but I'm sure if we asked for personal leave or something we'd get it", he suggested. If that didn't work he'd just have to hack FUSE to get them permission. That or just have a video call with all able family members present which was probably the idea that would work best.

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Soldiers' Bar...
6:13 PM

"Cheerful? Why I do believe that is the nicest adjective that has been applied to me all week." Issac winked at Sani.
Things were starting to pick up, although Takashi still refused to join in on the fun, choosing to brood on his own instead.
"Aww, Come on Cherry cherry. I thought we were friends now! Ying and Yang right?" Issac pretended to pout, "Come on, don't be such a sour puss~"

Issac soon abandoned his efforts of trying to win Takashi over as a pair of identical and familiar faces came into view.
"Lowe sisters! Good things always do come in pairs~" Issac welcomed them in a sing song voice, he then prodded the masked man next to him, "So Mr. Phantom of the Opera here is your lieutenant? I'm jealous Lt. Denbry~ You have such cute subordinates. Mine is still playing hard to get." Issac ended with a quick wave over to Takashi.

The people were pouring into the place now. Denbry revealed to Issac that he wore the mask to hide his burnt face. Issac was disappointed that his reasons for the mask had been so simple, though it was a disappointment that was quickly remedied. Younger man, familiar with Lt. Denbry made his way over to their table, greeting the Lieutenant as Zach.

Zach? Now where have I heard that name before... Issac frowned as he slowly scooted away from the masked man.
"I'll be right back, I need a refill~" Issac said before slipping away to the bar. Issac asked the bartender to top of his cranberry juice, adding some vodka to it this time as well. While at the bar, he overheard a younger pilot that was seated nearby.

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Am I even allowed to drink? I wished there were at least more young women my age.

Issac smiled, ordering an orange juice and sliding it over to the young pilot. Issac patted the young man on his shoulder.
There aren't any women your age boyo, there are only girls at your age~ Issac teased, "And no Alcohol, kiddies should have juice, enjoy the OJ~"

Issac made his way back to the others, only to bear witness to the scene that was unfolding. The masked mystery man turned out to be the guy who's ass they had saved back in Italy. Ariah wasn't particularly pleased to discover the man she had been taking orders from these last few days had been the same man who had left her sister at the altar all those years ago.Ariah picked up a bottle and hurled it at the lieutenant before anyone could react. Issac's eyes widened in anticipation, feeling relief mixed with disappointment when the bottle missed.

Issac grabbed the bear bottle that Alice was holding.
"I'll hold this for you...partially because I'm worried you might start playing quarterback with it...and partially because the drinking age in New York is twenty one~"

Lt. Danbry, or mars, or Zachary, or whatever his bloody name was did not find Ariah's burst of passion to be as amusing as Issac had taken it. He took her by the arm and dragged her out of the bar. Issac moved in close enough just to be within earshot of what they where saying.

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"Inside are the uniforms the maids wear. Change into one and then get your ass back to the bar and clean up the mess you made. Then start serving the other customer. Oh and by the WAY THIS IS AN ORDER!"

Issac quickly made his way back to the table, sitting next to Alice and Sani before Zach returned. Once he was seated, Issac placed a hand on Zach's shoulder.
"...Sir..." Issac started to say, "That's sexual harrasment."
Sure enough, Ariah re-entered the bar, donning a full on maid outfit. Issac could not decied which was more of a surprise. Zachary's unorthodox punishment, or the fact that Ariah actually obeyed his orders.

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“Hooo, I was expecting him to do worse things, but this suits you, Ari-chan~”

Alice commented after her sister returned, a smug expression on her face. Issac nodded in agreement.
"To bad the maid outfit is so plain...could do with more lace~"

Zach ordered Ariah around a bit, before declaring to the bar that all drinks would be charged to his tab. There were a few cheers, Issac saw it as a great opportunity to use and abuse.
"Bar tender! Twenty bottles of Dom Perignon! Charge it to Zach Schiender! I am going to bathe in bubbles tonight!"

April 25th LC 214
Soldiers' Bar
FUSE Headquarters, New York City
6:14PM

When Lieutenant Schneider came in, he talked to the masked man who turned out to be Zachary Schneider. Takashi didn't really care, but apparently Ariah did a lot more than him. After yelling at Zach, she threw a bottle of liquor at him, but it missed and left a mess of shattered glass on the floor. Takashi turned his head to look behind him and saw that she looked quite upset. Zach then pulled Ariah out of the room and into the hallway. A few minutes later, she came back dawning a maids outfit. He turned himself around to look at her wearing her outfit to his surprise.

His face turned bright red as he yelped and fell over in his seat; he even had a small nosebleed. He sat himself back up in his chair, acting like nothing had happened, but he had steam rising from his head like a smokestack and his face was still red. He's never seen her in those kind of clothes before, not even on casual days. She always called herself a knight and wouldn't be caught dead in any female attire. But there she was in a maids outfit with frills and all.

He didn't want to admit it because if she heard him say it she'd probably try to eviscerate him, but she was really pretty. He took a few moments to turn his head around to look at her a little longer, but that didn't last as Isaac once again interrupted his peaceful moment.

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"Aww, Come on Cherry cherry. I thought we were friends now! Ying and Yang right? Aww, Come on Cherry cherry. I thought we were friends now! Ying and Yang right? Come on, don't be such a sour puss~"

("*sigh* Why did I bother saying that to him in the first place? And how many times have I told him not to call me that name?!") His face was still red, but it was with rage being annoyed with the Lieutenant. He turned his head back around and tightly crossed his arms. When his simmered down, he looked back at Ariah and gave her a mmelancholy smile as his cheeks turned red. ("Ariah, you're very pretty~ I wish I could tell her that out loud.")

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Soldiers' Bar...
6:14 PM


At first the place was with a few FUSE personel but now it seemed to get more crowded by the minute. For the longest time Sani hasnt been around this many people in quite some time, at least not since the war. But to him it was as if he was back with his old team again.

Suddenly he got an akward wink from one of the members..

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"Cheerful? Why I do believe that is the nicest adjective that has been applied to me all week."

"I-Is that so eh?"

He briefly turned around and thought to himself, "Maybe too gleeful perhaps"

The event started to get even more active as Sani saw more FUSE personel arrive at the Bar. Sani started to smile at all the activity that was going on and continued to drink his beer. But again he looked at the pouting youngster who seemed to like playing the mad-dog. Sani smiled a bit at the thought that he acted like an old friend and teammate of his.

Sani took another sip of his beer...

To himself, "*sigh* young soldiers these days....I tell ya"

(OOC: Issac, my character goes by the name of Sani btw, Saniiro is his real name thats uknown to everyone for the time being)

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Soldiers' Bar...
6:15 PM

John watched everything unfold before him and sighed. He wasn't one for public punishment. If one of his men got out of line, he let them do make-up when everyone else was gone. Sure, some might say it builds character, but it also makes it harder for people to work with you when they have seen you perform tasks that others will find hard to get past as they will remind you of it to get back at you if you try to give them an order, even if it makes perfect sense.

And so, as Mr. Schneider declared that all drinks would be on him, he took a sip from his glass of whiskey and shook his head. Honestly, there was no reason for him to be there, he wasn't even a pilot. But orders were orders and so here he was. He would just wait until the allotted time was up and then leave. He had a new suit to work with, and it wasn't a simple Uesugi, it was a Boll Weevil. Again. It seemed that the Weevil was very popular, as they now had 3 pilots using it. He only hoped that the new kid was ready for what was to come. He had a feeling that things were about to go downhill real fast and if these guys weren't ready for it, everyone would die. He only hoped he was wrong.

April 25, LC 214
FUSE Headquarters, New York
Pub
1815 hours

Zach quickly downed a shot of tequila as Ariah began cleaning up her mess. Zach glanced up toward the girl cleaning. Maybe it was the alcohol running through his system but he found himself staring at Ariah's underwear peeking out from under her skirt.

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“Silky….white laced paties. Hooo, Ari-chan has quite a cute taste for panties after all

"Yes she does...." Zach said thinking he had only thought it to himself. Quickly realizing he has just said it aloud he poured himself two shot and slammed them. He shook his head a few times before looking at Alice. "Alice. What is your sister's issue with me anyway? I can't for the life of me figure out what I have done to make her hate me so much."