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Post by FangZeronos on Aug 9, 2020 18:56:44 GMT -5
Derek shifted in his chair just slightly while talking to Jax. For him, he wasn't sure if it was Jax's PTSD or the fact that it wasn't something that couldn't necessarily be fixed is what irked him. Perhaps, both items hit him equally hard.
"Is that normal?" Derek asked. "I mean the episodes being triggered by something you can't quite put your finger on." He said, clarifying what he meant.
"Trigger can be anything. A car backfiring could sound like a bullet or a grenade. A simple word could do it," Jax said. "It's different depending on the person." He rubbed his neck softly, pushing his sleeve up and pointing to four names. "There were six of us, but these four were my Echo Squad. Trinity Jameson, Harry Rutledge, Cass Wayne, and Bobby Stryker. They died in the last mission over Seoul."
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Post by Mr.Silver on Aug 9, 2020 23:05:58 GMT -5
"Trigger can be anything. A car backfiring could sound like a bullet or a grenade. A simple word could do it," Jax said. "It's different depending on the person." He rubbed his neck softly, pushing his sleeve up and pointing to four names. "There were six of us, but these four were my Echo Squad. Trinity Jameson, Harry Rutledge, Cass Wayne, and Bobby Stryker. They died in the last mission over Seoul."
"Damn..." Derek saw the names and it briefly took him back to his bout against Ares and how it made him feel when the team was in danger so he figured that it had to be a million times more devastating for Jax whose story ended very differently and more tragically compared to his. "What about the sixth person? Are they someone you may be able to talk to that might at least prove to be a better sounding board since they can understand a bit better?"
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Post by FangZeronos on Aug 9, 2020 23:50:01 GMT -5
"Damn..." Derek saw the names and it briefly took him back to his bout against Ares and how it made him feel when the team was in danger so he figured that it had to be a million times more devastating for Jax whose story ended very differently and more tragically compared to his. "What about the sixth person? Are they someone you may be able to talk to that might at least prove to be a better sounding board since they can understand a bit better?"
"Hanto Miyamoto, no. He was involved with Trinity, Echo-2, and when she went down, he flew with me back to base. Put in for a transfer to the US Embassy in Tokyo as a bodyguard. I haven't seen him in two years," Jax said. "I've reached out, but I always get the usual "This user has a voicemail not set up" or bounced emails. He and I used to be inseperable, now he puts the blame on me for Trinity's death. And rightly so, I suppose. I was the leader on that strike, I told her to go in when I thought it was clear."
He sighed and shook his head. "Now do you guys see why I'm so adamant about keeping everyone alive when Diva sends us out? I've lost too many friends, too many brothers and sisters from all walks of life, all races and nationalities. I can't...I can't lose the four of you too."
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Post by mariescott on Aug 10, 2020 0:08:31 GMT -5
Mackenzie glanced around for a moment to make sure no one was in earshot. "We've been Rangers long enough to know that you can think the coast can be clear one moment and then you can be set on by the enemy the next. It wasn't your fault that your team died. It's the fault of the people you were fighting."
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Post by Mr.Silver on Aug 10, 2020 1:54:45 GMT -5
"Hanto Miyamoto, no. He was involved with Trinity, Echo-2, and when she went down, he flew with me back to base. Put in for a transfer to the US Embassy in Tokyo as a bodyguard. I haven't seen him in two years," Jax said. "I've reached out, but I always get the usual "This user has a voicemail not set up" or bounced emails. He and I used to be inseparable, now he puts the blame on me for Trinity's death. And rightly so, I suppose. I was the leader on that strike, I told her to go in when I thought it was clear."
He sighed and shook his head. "Now do you guys see why I'm so adamant about keeping everyone alive when Diva sends us out? I've lost too many friends, too many brothers and sisters from all walks of life, all races and nationalities. I can't...I can't lose the four of you too."
"Wow." Derek's reaction was simple and one of surprise when he heard of his friend who transferred and it also served to remind him that this is also not a game and a war where a misstep can be fatal which made Divatox's error all the more frustrating.
Mackenzie glanced around for a moment to make sure no one was in earshot. "We've been Rangers long enough to know that you can think the coast can be clear one moment and then you can be set on by the enemy the next. It wasn't your fault that your team died. It's the fault of the people you were fighting."
"She's right. Hopefully one day that wound can begin to heal but as for us, I'll say it again and I'll say it as many times as it takes until this is all over. You're not losing us. Like it or not, you're stuck with us for the long haul." Derek smiled as he pat Jax on the back.
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Post by FangZeronos on Aug 10, 2020 10:04:39 GMT -5
Mackenzie glanced around for a moment to make sure no one was in earshot. "We've been Rangers long enough to know that you can think the coast can be clear one moment and then you can be set on by the enemy the next. It wasn't your fault that your team died. It's the fault of the people you were fighting."
"She's right. Hopefully one day that wound can begin to heal but as for us, I'll say it again and I'll say it as many times as it takes until this is all over. You're not losing us. Like it or not, you're stuck with us for the long haul." Derek smiled as he pat Jax on the back.
"I know," Jax said with a bit of a smile. "It's why, despite wanting to tell Diva to shove it occasionally, I keep fighting. I know if I don't, someone else will and I'll feel guilty." He sighed and shook his head. "I can't even talk to Amara about all of this."
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Post by GoseiYellow on Aug 10, 2020 15:24:52 GMT -5
Mackenzie glanced around for a moment to make sure no one was in earshot. "We've been Rangers long enough to know that you can think the coast can be clear one moment and then you can be set on by the enemy the next. It wasn't your fault that your team died. It's the fault of the people you were fighting."
"She's right. Hopefully one day that wound can begin to heal but as for us, I'll say it again and I'll say it as many times as it takes until this is all over. You're not losing us. Like it or not, you're stuck with us for the long haul." Derek smiled as he pat Jax on the back.
"I know," Jax said with a bit of a smile. "It's why, despite wanting to tell Diva to shove it occasionally, I keep fighting. I know if I don't, someone else will and I'll feel guilty." He sighed and shook his head. "I can't even talk to Amara about all of this."
Tyler gave out a sigh, "To be honest with you, I understand her frustration, but her temper... that can lead her into trouble," he said to Jax.
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Post by Mr.Silver on Aug 10, 2020 15:33:18 GMT -5
I know," Jax said with a bit of a smile. "It's why, despite wanting to tell Diva to shove it occasionally, I keep fighting. I know if I don't, someone else will and I'll feel guilty." He sighed and shook his head. "I can't even talk to Amara about all of this."
Tyler gave out a sigh, "To be honest with you, I understand her frustration, but her temper... that can lead her into trouble," he said to Jax.
"Her temper is also associated with her passion and high energy." Derek spoke up. "I think that she'll better manage her temper with time, so I'm not too worried right now."
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Post by FangZeronos on Aug 10, 2020 15:44:42 GMT -5
Tyler gave out a sigh, "To be honest with you, I understand her frustration, but her temper... that can lead her into trouble," he said to Jax.
"Her temper is also associated with her passion and high energy." Derek spoke up. "I think that she'll better manage her temper with time, so I'm not too worried right now."
"Tyler, my sister's temper has always run high. She does her best to contain it but sometimes it's not so easily harbored. She's gotten into trouble before because of it, but she's also gotten out of trouble because of her anger. Since the last time we talked with Divatox, she's cooled off significantly. She's been putting in a lot of gaming hours, blowing steam off that way. Halo, Borderlands, Mortal Kombat, Animal Crossing. She's calmed down. She's still upset but she's not angry anymore," Jax said.
He looked at Derek and smirked, planning on dropping a bit of a bomb on his friend in Red. "ANd don't think I ain't seen you eyeballin' my sister, brother. I see the looks she gives you too, and the playful teasing. You hurt her, I know where you work. Don't think I'm above getting Boss on your ass."
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Post by Mr.Silver on Aug 10, 2020 16:09:59 GMT -5
He looked at Derek and smirked, planning on dropping a bit of a bomb on his friend in Red. "ANd don't think I ain't seen you eyeballin' my sister, brother. I see the looks she gives you too, and the playful teasing. You hurt her, I know where you work. Don't think I'm above getting Boss on your ass."
"What!?" Derek chuckled nervously. "Amara's awesome but she and I are just friends." The normally cool and calm CEO rubbed the back of his head nervously at the possibility of he and Amara as more than friends and teammates. "She hasn't said anything... has she?"
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Post by FangZeronos on Aug 10, 2020 19:34:00 GMT -5
"What!?" Derek chuckled nervously. "Amara's awesome but she and I are just friends." The normally cool and calm CEO rubbed the back of his head nervously at the possibility of he and Amara as more than friends and teammates. "She hasn't said anything... has she?"
Jax laughed and smiled. "Dude, relax. I ain't gonna do anything to you. Honestly, she cares more for you then I think even she realizes. You went after her when Divatox pissed her off, got her calm. She was the most worried about you during Ares. It happens, it happens. Honestly, you're better hten half of the slime she's dated growing up," he said.
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Post by Mr.Silver on Aug 10, 2020 19:49:48 GMT -5
Jax laughed and smiled. "Dude, relax. I ain't gonna do anything to you. Honestly, she cares more for you then I think even she realizes. You went after her when Divatox pissed her off, got her calm. She was the most worried about you during Ares. It happens, it happens. Honestly, you're better hten half of the slime she's dated growing up," he said.
"No offense, I'm more worried about Boss. That woman can be terrifying sometimes." Derek laughed. He continued to listen to Jax and his mind did wander as to if it was a possibility between him and Jax's sister. "But yeah, about those smoothies... and maybe a burger. Is anyone else hungry?"
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Post by FangZeronos on Aug 11, 2020 23:38:42 GMT -5
"No offense, I'm more worried about Boss. That woman can be terrifying sometimes." Derek laughed. He continued to listen to Jax and his mind did wander as to if it was a possibility between him and Jax's sister. "But yeah, about those smoothies... and maybe a burger. Is anyone else hungry?"
"Honestly, I am. I skipped out on breakfast and didn't snack much at the meeting. Flashbacks always kind of leave me hungry," the Blue Ranger said with a small smile. "It's on me this time."
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Post by GoseiYellow on Aug 12, 2020 0:28:37 GMT -5
"No offense, I'm more worried about Boss. That woman can be terrifying sometimes." Derek laughed. He continued to listen to Jax and his mind did wander as to if it was a possibility between him and Jax's sister. "But yeah, about those smoothies... and maybe a burger. Is anyone else hungry?"
"Honestly, I am. I skipped out on breakfast and didn't snack much at the meeting. Flashbacks always kind of leave me hungry," the Blue Ranger said with a small smile. "It's on me this time.""Sounds like a great idea!" Tyler said with a smile and Mackenzie nodded. __________________________ Back in Captain Gregory's ship, Crow was blasted back by Gregory who gave him a very nasty glare at the red pirate who groaned in complete agony. "This highly unacceptable, Crow! Not only that you have failed me, but now those Power Rangers have now unleashed another form of the Grand Crystals!" he snarled. "You are one of my best men and here you are becoming more incompetent than Sansa!" "Please, Gregory," Crow pleaded. "I'm not like that hag. You have to give me a chance!" "You have done far enough! Get out of my sight before I really get mad!" Gregory hissed before Crow could say anything. The red pirate cursed before turning his heel and making his way out of the throne room before he could see Sansa leaning against the wall. He gave her a nasty glare before storming away and the swordswoman remained silent while glaring back at his departing back. Gregory lets out a growl and got up off his throne chair while Narda walked up to him after hearing the confrontation. "Captain, I already have a monster that can take care of the Power Rangers," she spoke to him. "You have heard of nightmares, right?" "Yes, I have heard of them," Gregory replied back. "What are you trying to say?" "Allow me," Narda said with a smirk. "Sominus, come forth!" Gold energy began to form around the floor and a mummy-like monster appeared who bowed to the leader space pirate, "Sominus, at your service, my captain," the monster spoke in a raspy voice. Gregory looked at the monster and was impressed but not impressed enough, "Sominus, huh? Tell me, what kind of abilities does he have, Narda?" he asked. "This better not be incompetent like the last monsters you have created." "Oh, it's not, captain. Sominus is a mummy and he has the attributes of the mystical sandman who has the ability to put people to sleep. But instead, he can trap people into their nightmares," Narda said with a smile. "Nightmares, you say?" Gregory said, raising a brow. "Please, show me." "Why of course, bring me a Swabbie," Narda demanded and a Swabbie came into the throne room and have it face Sominus, "Sominus... show Gregory your power." "Of course, mistress!" Sominus said as his eyes began to glow in a red light and the orb on his chest began to glow in a purple light before flashing at the Swabbies eyes, making it shriek before falling onto the floor and began tossing and turning, screaming in horror and agony as it began to experience its nightmare. Gregory was now fully impressed, "Very impressive, Narda. This will give us the chance to defeat the Power Rangers and be able to get to Divatox. Send him down, along with the rest of the Swabbies!" "Of course, captain," Narda responded respectfully. ____________________________________ ((OOC: Alright, we're about to face Sominus, better get ready!)) Back in the Command Center, Jax had treated the other Rangers with lunch, thanking the Blue Ranger for lunch. Tyler began to much on the his burger since he didn't get a chance to eat lunch. As he ate, he looked at his morpher and he rose a brow, Divatox had been pretty quiet since the confrontation as well as the Machinezords. Maybe they were reflecting on their actions which he had hoped for. He hadn't forgotten what had happened that day. But he chose not to dwell with it and continued to eat his lunch. "My god, Jax. This burger is so fucking good! Thanks a lot!" he said with a smile.
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Post by FangZeronos on Aug 12, 2020 0:42:37 GMT -5
Back in the Command Center, Jax had treated the other Rangers with lunch, thanking the Blue Ranger for lunch. Tyler began to much on the his burger since he didn't get a chance to eat lunch. As he ate, he looked at his morpher and he rose a brow, Divatox had been pretty quiet since the confrontation as well as the Machinezords. Maybe they were reflecting on their actions which he had hoped for. He hadn't forgotten what had happened that day. But he chose not to dwell with it and continued to eat his lunch.
"My god, Jax. This burger is so fucking good! Thanks a lot!" he said with a smile.
Jax snickered with a shrug. "Hey, you, Derek and Amara are always doing this. Thought I'd repay the favor," he said. He looked at his morpher and sighed, setting his smoothie down. "Honestly I'm kind of worried about Divatox. Ever since Amara blew up at her the other day, she's been too quiet. Even Jetfire's ignoring me."
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