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Post by y2j1915 on Jan 26, 2024 12:22:00 GMT -5
"I think pinky sent everyone a group text message she and my brother should be here soon" Ken said checking his phone noticing the arrival of Jax and Kida the blue Ranger smiled "boss lady Jax" the blue Ranger had a grudging respect for Jax but they weren't exactly friends even after a year gone by and that was apparent by not getting any nickname from the self proclaimed King
A few minutes later Cole's Mustang pulled up to the cemetery gates the green Ranger having finished his doughnut and coffee took his wife's hand as his personal assistant let them out "give us about 30 minutes we won't be long Wendy" the green Ranger said As the newlyweds walked inside Ken grinned "you are so whipped in more ways than one bro" the blue Ranger said winking at Cole who playfully gave him the finger nonchalantly "it's good to see you too Burger King"
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Post by jedibloo on Jan 26, 2024 13:17:12 GMT -5
"Hey guys! It's good to see you again." Olivier greets her friends with a smile. "How are you all doing?"
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Post by Mr.Silver on Jan 26, 2024 13:20:31 GMT -5
"Hey there, Liv." Derek said with a smile. "I'm good. Hopefully Cole isn't worrying you too much."
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Post by y2j1915 on Jan 26, 2024 13:36:01 GMT -5
"Hey! I'm not that bad" Cole said pretending to be offended "can you imagine if she would've married Mr. clown King"?
"At least I'm a better fighter" Ken said pulling his brother and Olivier into a hug patting them on the back
"Yes, but you're a subpar hacker using my skills that I taught you to hack into the command center data streams very poorly I might add" the green Ranger said shaking his head "if it would've been me Jax would've never been able to find the signature" the green Ranger said smiling
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Post by FangZeronos on Jan 26, 2024 13:38:09 GMT -5
"Ken," Jax said. It wasn't any secret Ken still slightly hated Jax for calling out his attitude and ripping his ego to shreds during Jun's battle with Exspiritos during the Tok'Ra war, but the former Blue Ranger didn't care if Ken liked him or not. He'd had enough of Ken's attitude back then and he was going to call out or punch out Ken any and every time. He looked over as Cole and Olivier joined them, and he smiled. "Hey, guys."
Kida smiled softly. "Cole, Olivier," she said. "It's good to see you two." She looked around. "Now we're waiting for Jun?"
"Seems like it," Amara said. "Anyone tried to get ahold of him?"
"While we wait for him," Kida said, turning to face Ken. "Mr. Kingsford. I've told you several times taht I can monitor the datastream and any other locations for the Machine Empire. I find out you've had your team hack into my servers again, I'll plant a virus that shuts SPD down for a week. Stop hacking my servers, let me worry about Gasket and AXIM. You, for the hundredth time, focus on things going on down here on Earth. Alright? This is the last tiem I'll be nice about it."
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Post by Mr.Silver on Jan 26, 2024 14:00:18 GMT -5
Derek couldn't help but smile and shake his head. Seeing Ken get scolded for doing something silly felt normal and oddly brought a level of ease to him. On the other hand, he had to shake his head to mask the eventual frustration, knowing this might be an issue if and when they had to suit up again once Gasket and AXIM were found.
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Post by y2j1915 on Jan 26, 2024 14:17:00 GMT -5
"It's my fault Kida back when we were running the Kingsmen after graduating high school he picked up a few tricks of my trade like I said he's subpar though good at shooting a gun and shooting off his mouth not so good at the intricacies of computer hacking" the green Ranger explained
"I don't need you to come to my rescue bro" Ken said after he was dressed down by Kida "I'm just worried with Moze gone the last thing we need is a power vacuum I just want to contribute to the team" the blue Ranger tried to explain his reasoning
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Post by FangZeronos on Jan 26, 2024 14:20:19 GMT -5
"We know the Machines are out there. I managed to find something on them before I came here," Kida said. "And I was going to wait until later." She pulled the printout of the base from her purse, holding it up. "We've got a moon base. And looks like Cogs are being manufactured. So it's only a matter of time before Gasket and AXIM send a strike force." SHe sighed and shook her head. "Ken. Running SPD is your contribution. I'm the "Guy in the chair" for a reason. This is what I do. Just do your thing and I'll do mine."
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Post by Mr.Silver on Jan 26, 2024 14:58:27 GMT -5
"Kida's right, Ken." Derek nodded in agreement, now getting serious. "Everyone has their own lane and all it does is cause traffic when someone tries to drive in another lane unnecessarily. Speaking of..." Another thought crept into his head as he got a better look at the printout.
"It's gotta be more than just Cogs. AXIM and Gasket both know Cogs are manageable. There has to be a boom that's about to be lowered. We have to be ready when it does."
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Post by y2j1915 on Jan 26, 2024 15:05:07 GMT -5
"Lately seems like my thing is getting people killed" the blue Ranger said bitterly
"Moze and Kaleb's deaths aren't your fault that's on Emperor Dhazan and the Tok'ra Empire" Cole said trying to comfort his brother "you're forgetting three important people that are my fault" the blue Ranger said gesturing to his friend's gravestones from the other side of the cemetery "and I can't blame that on the timeline change or Morphin Master everyone told me to get out of there you, Joey, Jaguar and Flynn and I didn't listen they got burned to death because they followed me because they trusted me and I was a leader it should've been me I am not cut out to be a leader dad made a mistake" the blue Ranger said firmly
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Post by GoseiYellow on Jan 26, 2024 16:44:56 GMT -5
Soon, Jun finally arrives after meeting up with Katherine after getting the message, "I second that," he exclaimed. "Gomen. Had to make a stop."
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Post by jedibloo on Jan 26, 2024 17:21:40 GMT -5
"Ken..." Olivier suppresses thr urge to sigh. This isn't the first time she hears Ken blaming himself for what happened to his father and Moze. Even though she does her best to reassure him, he has to figure this out himself.
Then she looks at Derek and nods her head after listening to his assessment. "This may be true. We haven't heard much about them as of late." She says until she hears Jun, prompting her to go over to hug.. "Hey Jun. Glad you're here."
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Post by GoseiYellow on Jan 26, 2024 22:05:39 GMT -5
"Hey, Olivier. Hope I didn't miss the party," Jun said, taking the hug while glancing at the others.
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Post by FangZeronos on Jan 26, 2024 22:19:08 GMT -5
"Did'nt miss anything yet, Jun," Kida said with a small smile. "Just discussing the Machine Empire's new moon base and anticipating their first attack."
"Let them. I'm ready," Amara said, clenching her hands.
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Post by y2j1915 on Jan 27, 2024 2:12:26 GMT -5
" I know that's right everyone around this circle is a bad ass with a bad ass legacy behind them we'll make printsessa proud " the blue Ranger said
"Yeah and then she'll come back from the dead me kick your ass for calling her by the nickname she hates like Derek said" Cole said laughing
Wendy Williamson watching from the front gate of the cemetery could overhear the brothers Kingsford loud boasting being Cole's personal assistant she was well acquainted with Ken Kingsford and knew where this conversation was headed hoping to run interference she grabbed the box of donuts from the car and then came forward
"Boy nothing like donuts on a Monday morning am I right?" Wendy said trying to act natural as to not set of her boss's alarm bells "I know this is official Shift Steel Ranger business but you can't strategize on an empty stomach everyone feel free to take one" the personal assistant said smiling at the group of Rangers as she held the box open
"Is boss like this sometimes"? Cole asked Derek the multimillionaire robotics expert and gamer asked the Silver Ranger still getting used to having a personal assistant
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