Paulypalooza
06-09-2007, 02:12 AM
Jimmy was on his back underneath his truck and had just about finished securing his new toy in the back of the C-130, when he heard heavy footfalls coming up the ramp.
"Brown what the hell is this vehicle doing on my airplane?!"
Even though he knew those footfalls belonged to Sgt Earp he still almost banged his head when he spoke. Jimmy slid out from under the truck and was not going let Sgt Earp see him intimidated.
"You like her Sir? I know she needs a new coat of paint, and this panel over hear is gonna have to replaced from where she took some buckshot from Aefe, and naturally the front end-"
"Brown I don't want a repair estimate. I want to know why it's on my plane." Earp's was no longer shouting but it was clear from his stance and tone that he wasn't pleased.
"Well I can't drive it back Sir, I got no headlights. Besides I don't have permission to be off base long enough to drive her back."
"Brown I am only going to ask you this one more time. Why the fuck is this vehicle on my airplane?!"
"Spoils of war Sir."
"Spoils of war eh," Earp let out a chuckle " that's a new one. Ya know what Brown? I'm feeling generous today. If you can give me one good reason why I should let you keep this vehicle and not use it for artillery practice I will."
Without hesitation Jimmy replied "Paper trail Sir."
"Paper trail?"
"Sir we are supposed to be black ops, off the books. Hell with the kind of stuff we deal with I'm not sure our own government should know about it. How can we truly be masters of concealment driving around in a government issue POS? And you already know I can forge a license plate and take her VIN#s out of the system so she will be untraceable."
For the first time Jimmy saw Sgt Earp at a loss for words. Knowing an opening when he saw one he continued.
"Also I can customize this baby to my personal driving tastes and our mission needs. Hell by the time I'm done with Katherin here-"
"Katherin?"
"Yeah I named her Katherin, Kat for short. Where was I oh yeah by the time I'm done with Katherin here she will be badder than the baddest hummer on the base. And she'll have style."
"I suppose you'll want to put spinners on it"
"that and I'll need to requisition a lift kit, heavy duty shocks, I don't know how well a NOS system will work but-"
"I'll l give you what you need to restore it back to good working order. After that I want to see all requests for any modifications on this vehicle in writing. And I mean ANY modifications. If I see so much as a new cup holder it goes to the boys in artillery training."
"Yes Sir, thank you Sir"
"And if you ever go bowling for zombies again it'll be you downrange of those guns"
"Brown what the hell is this vehicle doing on my airplane?!"
Even though he knew those footfalls belonged to Sgt Earp he still almost banged his head when he spoke. Jimmy slid out from under the truck and was not going let Sgt Earp see him intimidated.
"You like her Sir? I know she needs a new coat of paint, and this panel over hear is gonna have to replaced from where she took some buckshot from Aefe, and naturally the front end-"
"Brown I don't want a repair estimate. I want to know why it's on my plane." Earp's was no longer shouting but it was clear from his stance and tone that he wasn't pleased.
"Well I can't drive it back Sir, I got no headlights. Besides I don't have permission to be off base long enough to drive her back."
"Brown I am only going to ask you this one more time. Why the fuck is this vehicle on my airplane?!"
"Spoils of war Sir."
"Spoils of war eh," Earp let out a chuckle " that's a new one. Ya know what Brown? I'm feeling generous today. If you can give me one good reason why I should let you keep this vehicle and not use it for artillery practice I will."
Without hesitation Jimmy replied "Paper trail Sir."
"Paper trail?"
"Sir we are supposed to be black ops, off the books. Hell with the kind of stuff we deal with I'm not sure our own government should know about it. How can we truly be masters of concealment driving around in a government issue POS? And you already know I can forge a license plate and take her VIN#s out of the system so she will be untraceable."
For the first time Jimmy saw Sgt Earp at a loss for words. Knowing an opening when he saw one he continued.
"Also I can customize this baby to my personal driving tastes and our mission needs. Hell by the time I'm done with Katherin here-"
"Katherin?"
"Yeah I named her Katherin, Kat for short. Where was I oh yeah by the time I'm done with Katherin here she will be badder than the baddest hummer on the base. And she'll have style."
"I suppose you'll want to put spinners on it"
"that and I'll need to requisition a lift kit, heavy duty shocks, I don't know how well a NOS system will work but-"
"I'll l give you what you need to restore it back to good working order. After that I want to see all requests for any modifications on this vehicle in writing. And I mean ANY modifications. If I see so much as a new cup holder it goes to the boys in artillery training."
"Yes Sir, thank you Sir"
"And if you ever go bowling for zombies again it'll be you downrange of those guns"