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Re: Prologue
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 12:23 pm
by kabukiman
Snapper wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:06 pm
MacDuff gave
LeBlanc a quick look of apology.
"I believe I'm next in the queue."
With that, he strode into the interview room and gave the occupants a respectful nod each.
"Gentlemen, I'm MacDuff, cartographer. I believe you have my references."
He makes a quick glance to Moore and then says
"Ah yes, I remember, We read your papers and indeed you seem just what we need. You will participating in a one time in a life opportunity! The entire world will be looking at us,and our names will be remember as long as there is courage in humankind! Congratulations, you are now a member of our expedition! One of my collegues will give you the adequate papers and you can already stay in this hotel." (the third member of the trio give you a bunch of papers).
He takes you to the door and then shouts:
"NEXT!
Re: Prologue
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:36 am
by Snapper
MacDuff nodded politely again.
"Thank you, gentlemen, I will not let you down." With that, holding the papers provided, he headed out to make way for the next interview
Re: Prologue
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:35 am
by Mr. Handy
"That was fast," says
Katie.
Re: Prologue
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:46 am
by Snapper
Out of sight of the interview room,
MacDuff looked at
Katie and shrugged modestly. Quietly, he said,
"I'm not sure I ken what decided them but I suppose they were in need of a cartographer and had no more time to waste looking. Good luck to you though."
Re: Prologue
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:01 am
by Mr. Handy
"Thank you," says
Katie.
"Maybe your reputation preceded you. I hope I get to go with you."
Re: Prologue
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:31 pm
by Snapper
"Maybe they want people who won't much be missed if they're lost on the expedition, whose demise wouldn't attract much interest from the papers, y'ken?" Macduff's tone has become hushed and conspiratorial, but he raised an eyebrow with amusement.
"We'll have to see how the photographer does."
Re: Prologue
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:21 am
by Mr. Handy
"That could be," says
Katie.
"I am a Wright, but I'm not exactly as famous as my distant cousins. Or as Amelia Earhart. I can just imagine the headlines if she disappeared."
Re: Prologue
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 1:08 pm
by Snapper
Macduff shrugged again.
"Maybe any aviatrix missing would be too much unpleasant coverage in the papers for their preference." . With that, he fell into a brooding silence.
Re: Prologue
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:03 pm
by aine
Martin steps into the room.
“Good morning, Gentlemen.
I’m Martin Le Blanc, expedition photographer on various artic circle expeditions, also those in Les Alpes, Northern Territories and most extreme of all, The Cairngorms. I’m sure you have all experienced the Scottish Highlands; it’s not high, it’s not vast but the weather makes the European climbers tremble.
“As you can see from this old camera, I can take pictures with any equipment and I’m very handy with fixing it; all gadgets really. My Aunt is the formidable explorer Hettie Le Blanc, you must have heard of her exploits in Rhodesia. Exploration runs in the family.
“Now, if you’ll all look this way and say, ‘Sign here, Mr Le Blanc…. ( there is a bright flash ) … excellent, that by the way is as my own salts of magnesium, engineered to work at very low temperatures, including that caused by your present expressions…. Er….”
Martin grins uncertainly.
Re: Prologue
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:29 pm
by kabukiman
aine wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:03 pm
Martin steps into the room.
“Good morning, Gentlemen.
I’m Martin Le Blanc, expedition photographer on various artic circle expeditions, also those in Les Alpes, Northern Territories and most extreme of all, The Cairngorms. I’m sure you have all experienced the Scottish Highlands; it’s not high, it’s not vast but the weather makes the European climbers tremble.
“As you can see from this old camera, I can take pictures with any equipment and I’m very handy with fixing it; all gadgets really. My Aunt is the formidable explorer Hettie Le Blanc, you must have heard of her exploits in Rhodesia. Exploration runs in the family.
“Now, if you’ll all look this way and say, ‘Sign here, Mr Le Blanc…. ( there is a bright flash ) … excellent, that by the way is as my own salts of magnesium, engineered to work at very low temperatures, including that caused by your present expressions…. Er….”
Martin grins uncertainly.
He is simply delighted to see a photographer and shakes your hand
"That is excelent! Not only you will have the oportunity to see and record things that no human ever saw, but your photos will be no doubt printed in all over the world!"
When you photograph him, he immediatly makes a more heroic pose; you can see that he is acustomated to this kind of situation; the other two persons on the contrary, seem to try to blend with the shadows of the room, not confortable with being in the spotlight.
Re: Prologue
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:08 am
by kabukiman
With this, he congratulates you, and you are given the instructions of what room you will get. He resumes then receiving other candidates.
Martin and Macduff have been chosen. Katie seems not.
Re: Prologue
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 1:56 pm
by Snapper
"Aye well, I'm sorry, Miss Wright, I hope it works out for you. I'm off now to see to my room." Macduff gave a polite if slightly curt nod and headed off in search of his room. As he went, he leafed through the paperwork provided by his new employer.
Re: Prologue
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:04 pm
by aine
“Golly, What are they thinking!” Martin exclaims to Katie. “A woman is just as good as a chap in most situations. And you’re certainly better than most of these decrepit ex- war birds in the queue. Are you going to stick around? Maybe they’ll all die of old age overnight.” He smiles gallantly.
Re: Prologue
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:58 am
by Mr. Handy
"Thank you both," says
Katie with a smile.
"I'll stick around. There's always a chance."