[Continues] Morcrux Campaign: Tale of Two Scales

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"Jibril with a confuse look ask shambala who whenry uma and why does getting a command of her own corp means anything at all
 

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"Whenry Uma is the daughter to the Uma clan cheiftain, they've always been competitive" A white haired Dark Elf interrupted.

Shimbala turns around as the passenger of the wagon spoke. "Greza!" The two Dark Elves shared a hug before settling down, happy to see Shimbala is alive and well no doubt. "We've been expecting you, 'Chieftain' are ya done messing around with the grunts and coming to the village?"

"Ugh, damn, that's tonight?!" Shimbala groans, "Totally slipped my mind!"
"Don't worry about it" Greza answered, she answers Jibril's question. "We run a military hierarchy around here. Getting a commission by the Republic means you become an Officer instead of an Enlisted soldier. Shimbala is considered an Enlisted soldier until she's gain her commission by the Cheif of Staff which to say: Kane, at the moment, until more we get more soldiers. Whenry commands the Medical Corp while Shimbala is making the Survey Corp in order to gain her commission to become an Officer instead of an Enlisted soldier. Officers get more money, prestige, privilege and better uniforms and they command a whole Corp which is 1000 soldiers. But we have 200 now until the end of winter and everyone gets reassigned to their chosen Corp. There's the Marine Corp, Artillery Corp, Science Corp, Survey Corp, Recon Corp and the Medical Corp."

"That's just for starters, we've been planning this for years to come but we're slowly getting behind schedule with the war between empires going on." Shimbala comments.
 

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"Jibril i didn't think there we're so many corps here that's pretty impressive also aren't survey and recon the same thing?
 

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Shimbala crossed her arms and legs thrown over her other, she pouts. Greza snickered when Jibril pokes at the technicality of the names. Greza answered for the pouting elf.

"Recon Corp is full of marksmen and navigators for combat, think of them like scouts with really long bows whose job is to kill, hunt and destroy targets Command asks them to do. It's more precision, stealth and evasion than the Survey Corp. Surveyors do more exploring, uncovering areas and marking them and sending back reports to Command or the Republic itself. Their job is better for information gathering, trade deals, securing routes and navigation unexplored places. I would say the Surveyors are more important because they are given the task of finding things and discovering different paths, relaying the dangers that may pose a threat to the country or the military. Recon is more preemptively stopping those threats before they become a problem."

"Unfortunately, after our mess with the caravan, we've been suspended until we've been investigated by both the Republic and Shurifon. Which means I can't climb the ranks, I lose my commission and I'm stuck taking orders from backbiters and training new recruits. At least I still get to keep my rank and pay, I won't be getting back on the trail again until the investigation concludes nothing that warrants a hostile response from Shurifon." Shimbala sarcastically smiles at Jibril. "Thanks for that"
 

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"Jibril oh yeah sorry about that but also how long will my wound's and injuries heal for like one or two week's or more
 

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Alistair answers Jibril's question as the wagon approaches the checkpoint into West Point. Medics are all getting out the back of the wagon and helping the two injured back inside the base for further examination.

"We're taking you to the Infirmary for a quick one-two and getting the healing mage a call to come in to help patch up the boys from earlier."

They struggled with Draco's stretcher and decided to drag the stretcher instead and carry him that way. Those are some sturdy stretchers to be able to carry Draco around, funny that it take three people to drag him though. Alistair flips open a tarp door and sets Jibril on a cot with a pillow. As he sets Jibril down, he brings up a bag of water and hangs it up in an IV stand then sticks a needle into Jibril's arm then squeezes the bag that feeds into a tube going into Jibril's arm.

"We're giving you some fluids to keep you hydrated" Alistair moves on Jibril's other side and gets to work bandaging up her arms and legs. "Healer will be in shortly, in the mean time I advice you to rest a bit and let the medicine in the bag kick in. I've given you some ginsang powder which should relax your muscles and relieve the pain. You should be good to go in about an hour or two, the guy from the city will quickly heal you up and get you out of those bandages. Then you can leave on your merry way"

Alistair stops and signs so e paperwork on a clipboard then hands it to Jibril to sign.

"Just saying you've been cleared by me, as your doctor, and the military covers any medical bills you've gained from us using the treatment." Jibril signs it and Alistair flips over the pages and tucks the ball point pen into his uniform sleeve then carries the clipboard with him as he tends to Draco next to her.

"Alrighty then, Commander Baelfire, we'll have you up and at 'em shortly as well"
 

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"Jibril tell's shimbala to take the rifle and ammo from her bag since i don't know how long will the medic come plus it beat's me dropping it off myself she said resting on the cot with her pillow
 

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"Yeah, you do look pathetic laying there" Shimbala jabs, she slings the M1 Garand over her shoulder and the backpack. "You know, you're very vulnerable just laying there. It'd be a shame if the grunts came in to give you a warm welcoming"

Shimbala has this mischievous smile across her face that signals to Jibril she got something brewing in that head of hers.
 

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Alistair whips around and approaches Shimbala and pokes her hard in the boobs. "Oh no you don't!" He exclaimed, "No hazing MY patients, you and the others are animals! As long as she's in my care, you will do no such thing!"

Shimbala chuckled, throwing up her hands to surrender: "Relax, I was only kidding! Besides, she's pregnant."

Alistair pinches his brows in irritation.
"See? This is why I'm against rough housing, you injure someone else and we become a liability for the city. Do me a favor, commander, and leave!"

"Fine!" Shimbala turns to leave the Infirmary tent. She grumbles and mutters under her breath as she leaves.

Alistair plants his hands on his hips and shakes his head disapproving her behavior and jeopardizing Jibril like that. He turns back around and looks at Jibril. "How far along are you?"
 

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"Yes, your pregnancy" Alistair answered, "When did you start feeling sick? Have you been having an active sexual lifestyle recently that may have contributed to any sighs of nauseating, frequent headaches, unusual food cravings? As your doctor, albeit a medic, I should say you should see a practitioner in the city for how far along you are. Most signs of pregnancy happen a day or two after having unprotected sex. If it's recent, you should be feeling sick or getting cravings for food or odd combination of food. You won't appear to have any change in your appearance until after more than six weeks."
 
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"Jibril i haven't any food or combination craving at all yet but i did have some craving in heifong city before it fell and i also puked yesterday i think that's pretty much it
 

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"Sounds like you've gotten a few weeks into it" Alistair replies, he writes on his clipboard and tears off a sheet of paper and hands it to Jibril. "Here's an address to a clinic in the city. They handle delivery of infants and prenatal care, Doctor Negan is a good specialist for pregnancy. I don't recommend the other clinics, they handle mostly prevention of illnesses, post-surgery appointments, injury recovery. We're in the process of building the hospital so everyone is chipping in on taking new patients and caring for them. You'll be in good hands"

He holds the clipboard and returns to Draco beside Jibril's cot and resuming the bandaging.

Does Jibril inquiry about his last name?
Does Jibril just rest?
 

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Alistair perks up when Jibril asks him about his name. He hums a tune while wrapping up Draco's legs and tying them off.

"Alabaster?" He answers, he shrugs his shoulders and resumes his work while talking to her. "It's a family name, parents are from Fjornia. Came out here to the west to settle down with the colony about mmmmm three years ago? Been working with the Canaanites for about two, was born after we came to Shurifon. Not sure what you're asking about it for."
"Are you related to Madam Rouge?"

Alistair stops working and sighs deeply.

"That would be my mother" He groans, "Did she send you here?"
 

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"Jibril chuckles no no she did not me and my husband plus his kid's wanted to leave heifong city and come here to new canaan city with a better opportunities here but your mom does want me to help her to open up a legal business here me and jimmy are gonna help her
 

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"Ah, well then" Alistair replies, "Hard to believe that mother has changed her ways. Conniving woman, bet she's working an angle somehow if she's not doing it herself. But if you insist on helping her with this business venture of hers, be prepared to be disappointed. Criminals tend to fall out of favor with the Council with the coup and all. Now we're imprisoning them and shipping them off to their wanted cities ready to slap a reward for their capture and sentences. Miss Alabaster isn't going to get her way here like she plans, and knowing her, she's not going to do things legally. I wouldn't be privy to spread that by word of mouth to anyone. Especially here"
"I didn't mean to pry"
"It's fine, we've cut ties years ago before I moved here to study medicine and injuries." Alistair answers, "I was better off here fixing better people than thugs and mercenaries. Say what you will, brothels do teach you a few things about medicine ... even if it's just the basics."

Alistair ties off Draco's bandages and he looks up to Alistair.

"We're very fortunate to have you here, Doctor" Draco states, "Better a doctor than some street thug. You'll go further than them if you keep your head down and out of trouble"

Draco says looking to Jibril when he says it. Alistair bowed his head to Draco holding the clipboard in front of him showing him respect.

"You are very kind to say so, sir" Alistair replied, "You're ready to go. If there aren't any more questions about me and my despicable family, I will take my leave."
 

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"Jibril how did you and your mother fall out plus you shouldn't take draco word to seriously because at some point when you see something that you don't want too look away but you keep your head down and choose to ignore it at some point in your life your gonna regret it telling yourself that there was nothing you could have done you did you best trying to convince yourself to accept it but then you'll start to think but maybe there was a chance i could do something even if it was only a little bit if that small thing i did help a person then it would be worth the trouble
 

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"Hmm, both points have some merit" Alistair thinks to himself, "But we must bear in mind that not all people can be saved, will be saved or want to be saved.

Mother had the same problem as my father: neither wanted to admit that some problems can't be fixed through sex and blackmailing. Our falling out was just natural order correcting a problem. Believe me when I tell you, it was a toxic environment to grow up in. When you're good at something, never offer it freely, it might get you killed. Father learned that the hard way, mother refused to acknowledge that her way of doing things was hurting business and the people in her charge. She expected me to fix things for her, tend to old wounds and support her decision making. I wouldn't be held accountable for her recklessness and greed, I left and never looked back."

He stood silently and thinks.

"Father was always too kind for the life we lead. Taught me how to do this when I was young, helped the wrong group of people, got killed for it. He's the sole reason I wanted to become a doctor, if only I could have saved him, he'd still be around"

He sighs and detached himself from the topic. Looks at the clipboard and drops it to the stand next to him and walks away, perturbed by the reliving of his past. Seems Jibril stirred up some old buried wounds, only time will tell what becomes of it. She sleeps.

What's Jibril's next plan?
 

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"Jibril once she fully heal up she gonna visit madam rouge since it's been a long time we've met or have a long talk plus i don't know anything about so this would be a good time to chat
 

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Jibril rests a short nap while her body aches and muscles constrict tightly. Hard to think while being in so much pain, the oxidation of her cells releasing lactic acid, body senses the burning sensation and shake Jibril awake.

Jibril awakens to find that Shimbala holding up a sock and a bar of soap in her hands. As soon as Shimbala sees her wake up, quickly hides the sock and bar behind her.

Jibril groggily asked: "Are they here yet?" Shimbala chuckled nervously, "Yeah. The civvie is one the way."
Jibril sees Shimbala hiding something from her: "Were you just about to flog me with that sock?"
"What!? No!" Shimbala says, unconvincingly, "I would NEVER, not in a million years!"
"Nice try" Jibril says flipping to the side of the cot and cringes the moment her injured foot touched the concrete floor.
"Still tender?" Shimbala asked.
"Why did you have so many trap!?"
"Kane's idea" Shimbala replied, "Says the more dangerous the training, Hell will seem like a picnic when we go to war."
"Isn't that a bit extreme?" Jibril asks, "What if more people like me get hurt or even killed?"
"That's why we have healers and medics" Shimbala responses candidly, "Our way works very well, weeds out the weak from the strong, tests one's resolve. If someone does, not saying it won't happen but, if they do get hurt bad enough they could die, we send Kane to see them."
"I'm starting to get why Kane looks so exhausted" Jibril states, "You people rely too much on him."
"Hard not to, the man has all the plans" Shimbala shrugged, "Anyway, I took care of the gear and ammo."
"Good to know" Jibril leans forward on her sitting pose and locks her fingers. "Are we good?"

Shimbala looks to Draco who had his back to Jibril, looks like he's asleep until Shimbala said something.

"I dunno, what do you think, Draco?" Shimbala directs, "Think Jibril deserves a second chance?"
Draco was quiet for several minutes before sighing deeply. He raise two fingers over his shoulders, Jibril stared at them when he wiggles them. Shimbala giggles, seems she understood what that gesture means.
"What?" Jibril says utterly confused by Draco's response.
"You've earned a second chance, but tradition dictates that two people reforming a broken bond have to share a drink." Shimbala answers, she picks Jibril up. Jibril cries out in pain by the enthusiastic Dark Elf. "That means you're buying!"
"Wha- wait a minute" Jibril objects.
"What?"
"So all I had to do was buy him drinks?"

Draco rolls onto his back and shoots Jibril a smile, Shimbala shows her a similar smile. Jibril throws her hands up to cover her face. "You've gotta be kidding me!!" She shouts, voice muffled by her hands.

"Hey, we had to punish both of you. Draco brought you into the group, so he's just as much responsible for your actions." Shimbala, "Just glad to put this shit behind us, I reckon the mage shou-"
"Someone called for a healer?" A voice calls out.

Red-Eye enters the infirmary and sees the trio, he smiled when he sees Jibril. He wore the same white toga held together by the red sash but he carried a duffle bag. Red-Eye drops the bag on the ground and walks on over to Jibril.

"Hey!" He says, "You okay?"
"Yeah, just raced against Draco" Jibril answered.
"Yeah!?" Randy says excited to hear.
"Yeah, both of them ran the Crucible and came out a Draw" Shimbala snickered, "You should have seen it, both of them were going at it hard! She had the lead half way through the course then got stuck in the gauntlets. It was hilarious!"
"Awwww, man!" Randy says, warming up his hands until they glowed white. "I remember going through it my first time ..."
"Yeah" Shimbala chuckled, "you fell in every trap and broken so many bones. I wondered how you were dragging yourself out of it."
"Comes with being a healer" Randy answers, he directs himself to Jibril: "Should be done in a second."
 

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"Jibril now i have to buy these two a drink just hope the don't over drink and get me into debt but enough about me how was your day
 

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"Ah, well I got some stuff for you to check out" Randy answers, Jibril can feel her muscles relaxing and having less pain. "Its about time we got some actual gear and we pitched in to get some."
"We?" Shimbala asked.
"Nonya" Randy replied.
"Nonya? Who's Nonya?"
"None ya business" Randy smirked, Shimbala sneers at him.

Jibril was able to move again, no burning sensation!

"Nice work!" Jibril answered, "Feel better than ever."

Jibril touches her nose and it wasn't sore or broken, she removes the splints and the bandages. Throwing the bandages on the cot, Jibril took her bag and throws it over her shoulder. Draco gets his armor plates back on and the four of them leave the tent together. Randy, Draco, Shimbala and Jibril walked the main drag of West Point and towards the northern gate. They chat, could help pass the time bonding with Draco and Shimbala.
 

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"Jibril oh yea do you know anyone who can fix a magical scarf around here.I got one that's been damage since heifong and i really want it fix since it was a gift from my husband
 

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"Sure, Ferendril." Draco replied.
"She's a Shurifon Enchanter" Shimbala explained, "You said a magic scarf? What, does it keep you magically warm?"
"It's a ..." Jibril doesn't want to give too much away about her Cloak, lest they steal it. "Something like that."
"Hope you got 20 Silver, enchantments are very expensive and hard to come by especially out here." Shimbala jests.
"Yeah, hehe" Randy says nervously, "...Hard to come by ..."

They don't know Randy can make enchantments. Could he fix it? Better ask when he's alone. Jibril and the party exit the base and take the main road back to Agriculture District - a mile away. This might take awhile.

Draco rolls his shoulders in their sockets and cracks his neck, groaning when he hurts himself. "Damn it" Randy looks over to Draco, "I told you not to hurt yourself." Draco holds his hand over his shoulder that hurts him the most. Shimbala looks to Jibril, "You did one hell of a job on the course, not many people could have pulled that off."
 

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"Jibril wait really i can't be the only one who good am sure there were some who could have pass and did it better than me without getting a shit ton of bruises
 

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"Well, not without practicing the course for more than 13 weeks." Shimbala implied, shrugging her shoulder in response. "Almost all of them failed the first half of the course, the Gauntlet is the major one and the Tower at the end of it. Most bailout when they're told to climb that sheer cliff face using the rope and hand ports. I never get tired of seeing their miserable faces when they have to PT their brains out or do latrine duty, or more grunt work. If they can get through the entire course, we're suppose to give them leniency on what they should do. But i use that term loosely."
"What do you mean, loosely?" Jibril asked,
"She means before she throws them into an exercise call the Dog Pile" Randy snarls, "Hated that"
"It's were everyone has to climb a twenty feet tall wall without ropes and making holes in the wall." Shimbala answers, "Each man has to get on his hands and knees, a line of men pressed up against a wall and support the weight of the men standing on their shoulders. One by one, every single one of those grunts has to build a stairway up and over the wall AND get those left behind to come over it as well."
"I never heard of that" Draco replied, "What's the point?"
"It's suppose to teach them teamwork" Shimbala says proudly, "I came up with it ... somewhat ... and Kane showed us how it was done. He explained it better: 'teamwork makes the dream work' which i really like the sound of it. If we ever had to climb a wall or cross a threshold without equipment, i think our adaptive training prepares us even more for the unexpected."
 

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"Jibril but shouldn't that be taught by some professional who has experience in that sort of thing instead of someone who doesn't know it
 

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Draco and Shimbala share a stare before everyone turns their eyes on Jibril and saying to her in unison: "That's Kane"
"He wrote the training manuals, then City Hall used their printing press to make multiple copies for everyone" Shimbala answers.
"If you want one, we got a storehouse full of them" Draco replied, "Thought we should really ask Kane if it is something we should allow to distribute to people outside of the military"
"Nah, he wouldn't let us" Shimbala disagreed, "I tried for the clan, he said no. Among other things. I think we need more professionals, to be fair, like a sergeant that has more grit than some of our clansmen and greenhorns that have never seen actual combat."
"With your mercenary band now the acting military for the country, you'd think we'd attract some veterans and former soldiers" Draco comments.
"What about Zeroni and the Scarlet Lance" Randy implied, "They're guardsmen, Oman and Ulrich have been at this sort of thing for years"
"Who do you think taught the grunts while we were away on Medical Supply runs?" Shimbala interjects, "We should have recruited some of the refugees when we had the chance, maybe we missed one."
"Doubtful, they were just as hungry and feeble when they came to us for help" Draco mentioned, "If there were any fighters among them, doesn't matter now"
"Whatever happened to the ones that got out alright?" Randy asked.
"Shurifon cared for the injured ones, others settled in Unowa just up the border, they should be building new homes and raising cattle and horses by the end of this month. I wager the rest are in Halifax by now or Greyholm." Draco pondered.